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Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!

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Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 587 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!

  • Everyone loves our little Sunshine Cottage !! You won't find another place like this. Kinda small, not new...but you won't want to leave. It's a beach cottage off the beach...in a wooded setting surrounded by trees and green grass. House is about 3 miles from the beach, so close to everything. But you can leave the traffic behind. We have 4 homes in the neighborhood, and we've been honored with over 300 five star reviews. Fenced backyard for pups!! Sleeps 5, one queen , one full, and one twin beds. Completely furnished and ready for you. All bedding furnished , bring your towels. Everything else is here. Kitchen is fully equipped, with washer and dryer also. Sit on the screen porch and relax in tranquility.
    Walk or bicycle to all kinds of places. Target, Books-a Million, multi-plex movies, a bunch of restaurants and shopping. All just about in your back yard. Tanger Outlet center and Foley just a few miles away to the north, Gulf Shores beach just 3 miles south...it's the perfect location. NOT a condo surrounded by crowds...A Home away from Home !

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking indoors will forfeit deposit plus

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 940 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Take out the trash

There's a couple items above that we ask. We don't post checkout instructions at the house, cause we don't want you to have to think about leaving from the moment you arrive! Thanks!!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Note from host: Please ask if bigger/more than 2. NO CATS,NO CATS

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking indoors will forfeit deposit plus

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out The Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Foley Sportsplex, or consider a night out at The Hangout. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A well-manicured golf course with lush green grass, several trees, and a partly cloudy sky.
    Craft Farms Golf Club
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Three people sitting on a red bean bag on a sandy beach with a stage and green lights in the background.
    Hangout Music Fest
    6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • A sign reading "Clyde Shores" with palm trees and a beach in the background.
    Gulf Shores Beach
    7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • A coastal residential area with colorful houses along the beach, a clear blue sky, and the ocean in the background.
    Fort Morgan Beach
    18 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • The Galley
    6 min drive
  • Lulu's Gulf Shores
    4 min drive
  • Billy's Gourmet Hot Dogs
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf, and The Track Family Recreation Center. Craft Farms Golf Club and Portage Creek are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Fenced yard, loveDogs, Wonderful Rustic cottage, Perfect Location!! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sunshine Cottage was perfect for our family and dog. Beautiful trees to shade us from summer sun. Screen porch to allow us to enjoy quiet morning or evening times. Convenient to grocery, restaurants. David let us know about the dog park at Shelby Lake and I highly recommend Gulf State Park for biking, hiking with less crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Little Getaway

Nice place to stay especially with dogs. Great distance from everything priced well and good host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful vacation-weather could have been warmer.

Enjoyed this little cottage, was real neat and cozy. Was a great,place to walk the dog, & great central location for everything.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dachshund mom

It was very dog friendly. Close to all parks and stores.Host very friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

It was comfortable and we enjoyed the area.David was very helpful with many suggestions like restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and cozy

Perfect location to be right in the middle of everything. Minutes from the beach outlets and other fun places
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Great location. Was at the beach everyday and watched dolphins and even seen stingrays. Rode bike on state park trail and enjoyed Big beach brewery.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dew & Dawn

This "Little Sunshine Cottage" was a perfect place for us to stay & have our dogs. The neighborhood was peaceful as well. The beach and shopping were not far to get to at all. We would definately recommend this property to most wanting to visit Gulf Shores, Alabama :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

My husband and I wanted to find a place that we could bring our Fur Kids with us and relax and this place did not disappoint. The Sunshine cottage was a cozy little place that we could relax between beach visits and still feel like we were home. I am so thankful for this wonderful couple and the time spent here. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

I liked that it was close to about everthing we wanted to do. The owners were very courteous and checked on us periodically to see if we needed anything. It was an easy process booking and leaving. The fenced in area for the dogs was very helpful. We also enjoyed the screened in porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation 2024

Communication was super fast and friendly with host, check in was super easy. The Cottage is right off the main drag in Gulf Sores but tucked back in a very quiet neighborhood. It was clean and cozy but close to the beach and all the attractions. Nice little kitchen and ready to use with all the appliances you should need. Also dishes and pots and pans. It was dog friendly and that was a huge plus since we brought our fur kiddos along with us. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for something affordable. We would have no problem staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GREAT STAY

Great hideaway, close to shopping and the beach. Clean and neat, we would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was dog friendly. I think the front screen porch could be a little more reinforced so dogs can't push out the screen when they see a squirrel. Not far from Shelby dog lake ,beaches.and shopping. Very quiet area.Home had that beach vibe.Very inviting..Owners were very reachable no problems communicating .My dogs and I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and restful

Sunshine Cottage is the perfect " get away from it all" sort of place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

Things were nice and It was a nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

We had a great week in the house! It was perfect for all 6 of us to stay! It was convenient and close to everything but far enough from it to relax when we wanted to!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Everything neat and clean. Close to everything. Owner couldn’t be anymore attentive
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our needs

The little cottage was cute and cozy. It met all of our needs for this trip and we were super excited we could bring our elderly Yorkie with us. There's a perfect little fenced in back yard too. Target is just around the corner with a bunch of little ships right next to it.we had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very pleased

The best host ever! Just what we wanted! Close to everything you need!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

When you drive up, you see a cute little house. When you go in, you feel cozy and right at home! Owners provide everything you need right down to laundry detergent! Owners are very nice and came by to meet us. We loved staying here and will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Enjoyed it
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn't actually stay at this particular house. The owner had another house come available at the last minute due to a cancellation and offered it to us. It's a larger and newer and in the same neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Premium location with privacy.

My family and I came to town for a softball tournament and we stayed at this house. It was very cute and clean. They had beach items in the house for us to use which was very convenient! The host was great and accommodating. My daughter and her friends did not want to leave!! 10/10 recommend. Middle of nowhere privacy with beach, shopping and restaurants from 2-10 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for what we needed

Booked this cute little cottage to have a cool place to stay when we weren’t at the baseball fields! It was perfect. Nice cool inside. Perfect room for kids and family of 5. Location was prime for us! So much to do near by. Loved the screened in porch to watch the rain and enjoy the outside without dealing with bugs. Had a few soft spots throughout the house but is to be expected with and older house. We loved that we picked a place away from the beach! Thanks David and Sheryl!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

This property was perfect for us. We traveled to the area for a dog sport event with 4 dogs. No dog limit, no dog fee, and a fenced in yard. That is the reason that we booked this properly but the hosts blew me out of the water. So kind, great communication, and no long list of chores to worry about. The location is great. So close to everything. I highly recommend this property or another property that they own.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022