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RELAX AND WATCH THE AMAZING SUNSETS FROM YOUR SCREENED PORCH

 
 
 
Gulf Shores cottage rental - Sunset in April taken by guest Anson Whitton.
Sunset in April taken by guest Anson Whitton.
  • Gulf Shores cottage rental - Sunset in April taken by guest Anson Whitton.
    Beautiful sunset on Mobile Bay is the perfect end to the perfect day
    Jasmine, magnolia and Spanish moss-covered oaks adorn this old south cottage.
    Have your morning coffee ...
    on the screened front porch.
    Watch dolphins play; or enjoy sunsets from the new pier.
  • Gulf Shores cottage rental - Kitchen is well equiped with a new stove and everything you need to cook in.
    Dining table will seat six
    Living room has comfy seating for six at one end and for four on the other.
    The other end of the living room as a new queen sleeper.
    Master bedrooms a queen
    Master bath has a clawfoot tub for your soaking pleasure!
  • Gulf Shores cottage rental - Second bedroom has two twin beds
    Second bath
    Come on down and relax on the pier
    or watch dolphins with Heron "Balzac"
    Always dog friendly. Fenced back yard for your pup.
    White sandy beaches are only one mile away at the wildlife preserve
  • Gulf Shores cottage rental - Incredibly beautiful sunsets look different every day.
    Roses bloom in season on the backyard's picket fence
    Meme's is the perfect place to get away from it all.
 
Gulf Shores cottage rental - Sunset in April taken by guest Anson Whitton.

Sunset in April taken by guest Anson Whitton.

Beautiful sunset on Mobile Bay is the perfect end to the perfect day

Beautiful sunset on Mobile Bay is the perfect end to the perfect day

Jasmine, magnolia and Spanish moss-covered oaks adorn this old south cottage.

Jasmine, magnolia and Spanish moss-covered oaks adorn this old south cottage.

Have your morning coffee ...

Have your morning coffee ...

on the screened front porch.

on the screened front porch.

Watch dolphins play; or enjoy sunsets from the new pier.

Watch dolphins play; or enjoy sunsets from the new pier.

Kitchen is well equiped with a new stove and everything you need to cook in.

Kitchen is well equiped with a new stove and everything you need to cook in.

Dining table will seat six

Dining table will seat six

Living room has comfy seating for six at one end and for four on the other.

Living room has comfy seating for six at one end and for four on the other.

The other end of the living room as a new queen sleeper.

The other end of the living room as a new queen sleeper.

Master bedrooms a queen

Master bedrooms a queen

Master bath has a clawfoot tub for your soaking pleasure!

Master bath has a clawfoot tub for your soaking pleasure!

Second bedroom has two twin beds

Second bedroom has two twin beds

Second bath

Second bath

Come on down and relax on the pier

Come on down and relax on the pier

or watch dolphins with Heron "Balzac"

or watch dolphins with Heron "Balzac"

Always dog friendly. Fenced back yard for your pup.

Always dog friendly. Fenced back yard for your pup.

White sandy beaches are only one mile away at the wildlife preserve

White sandy beaches are only one mile away at the wildlife preserve

Incredibly beautiful sunsets look different every day.

Incredibly beautiful sunsets look different every day.

Roses bloom in season on the backyard's picket fence

Roses bloom in season on the backyard's picket fence

Meme's is the perfect place to get away from it all.

Meme's is the perfect place to get away from it all.

Per night (USD) $125 - $220
Per week $750 - $1,300
Per month $1,400 - $3,000
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Gulf Shores vacation cottage rental
2 Bedroom , 2 Baths, Sleeps 6

Relax under the oaks or on your own screened front porch and enjoy the majestic views mother nature offers on Historic Mobile Bay. Explore the Wildlife Sanctuary or take a walk along the sandy white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. This lovely modern cottage is located just minutes from Gulf Shores down a quiet shady lane.

Golfer's Paradise: Who could ask for more than a beach house and top of the line golf courses! The Peninsula Golf Club is locaed just four miles East. It features 18 holes, a pro shop, and restuarant. In addition you will find tennis courts and a swim fitness center. If you want to change things up a bit try the 36 holes of Pure Palmer Golf at Craft Farms, Cotton Creek, and Cypress Bend just an 15 minute drive away. Want more? Play Kiva Dunes or the Golf Club of the Wharf; both are just five miles away.

Outlet Shopping: Ten miles north of Gulf Shores in Foley, Alabama the Tanger Outlet Center features 120 name brand shopping options for the bargain hunter. Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Osh Kosh, SAS, Gap, Banana Republic, Anne Klein, and more.

Enjoy the City's recreation and special events: The City of Gulf Shores has a fantastic recreation center with daily, weekly, or monthly rates. It features an indoor temperature controlled swimming pool, basketball courts, fitness room, indoor track, ping pong and pool tables, water aerobics, yoga and other fitness classes.

In the winter the city's Special Events Department sponsors an outstanding series of performances.

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About Martha Howard

A native of Mobile, Alabama I grew up on two shores spending many days as a child on Pleasure Island and then traveling back and forth on summer days and weekends as a teen and young adult to bask in the sun on the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores. In 1990 I bought my home on Little Lagoon where I raised my family while teaching high school in the area.

Now after retiring from nearly 30 years in education I enjoy inviting others to share the pleasures of the island and the Ft. Morgan peninsula.

I own this home jointly with my daughter Marguerite who is a Navy search and rescue helocopter pilot. While she and her husband can not be here to help with the management she always enjoys coming home for a stay in her grandmother's house.

This house is one of several I rent to guests from around the world. Some I own and some belong to friends and neighbors.

I have made many friends and always enjoy making new ones. It is my pleasure to see others enjoy a relaxing vacation in a home that is just right for them.

Martha Howard purchased this cottage in 2005
Why Martha Howard chose Gulf Shores

This property is special to me because it was my mother's home. All of her life she dreamed of living on the water and at 78 she designed and built this bayfront home. She enjoyed spending the last five years of her life quilting in the front room where she had a beautiful view of Mobile Bay and lots of light from the many windows. She loved sharing her home with others and always enjoyed visitors. I know she would be happy that guests come from all over the world to sit on her front porch and watch the dolphins play. I take pride in the continued care of my mother's home.

Gulf Shores cottage rental - Sunset in April taken by guest Anson Whitton.

Sunset in April taken by guest Anson Whitton.

Beautiful sunset on Mobile Bay is the perfect end to the perfect day

Beautiful sunset on Mobile Bay is the perfect end to the perfect day

Jasmine, magnolia and Spanish moss-covered oaks adorn this old south cottage.

Jasmine, magnolia and Spanish moss-covered oaks adorn this old south cottage.

Have your morning coffee ...

Have your morning coffee ...

on the screened front porch.

on the screened front porch.

Watch dolphins play; or enjoy sunsets from the new pier.

Watch dolphins play; or enjoy sunsets from the new pier.

Kitchen is well equiped with a new stove and everything you need to cook in.

Kitchen is well equiped with a new stove and everything you need to cook in.

Dining table will seat six

Dining table will seat six

Living room has comfy seating for six at one end and for four on the other.

Living room has comfy seating for six at one end and for four on the other.

The other end of the living room as a new queen sleeper.

The other end of the living room as a new queen sleeper.

Master bedrooms a queen

Master bedrooms a queen

Master bath has a clawfoot tub for your soaking pleasure!

Master bath has a clawfoot tub for your soaking pleasure!

Second bedroom has two twin beds

Second bedroom has two twin beds

Second bath

Second bath

Come on down and relax on the pier

Come on down and relax on the pier

or watch dolphins with Heron "Balzac"

or watch dolphins with Heron "Balzac"

Always dog friendly. Fenced back yard for your pup.

Always dog friendly. Fenced back yard for your pup.

White sandy beaches are only one mile away at the wildlife preserve

White sandy beaches are only one mile away at the wildlife preserve

Incredibly beautiful sunsets look different every day.

Incredibly beautiful sunsets look different every day.

Roses bloom in season on the backyard's picket fence

Roses bloom in season on the backyard's picket fence

Meme's is the perfect place to get away from it all.

Meme's is the perfect place to get away from it all.

Nearest Airport : Pensacola at 50 Miles
Nearest Ferry : To Dauphin Island/Mobile County at 12 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Hwy 59 and Ft Morgan Rd at 8 Miles
Nearest Beach : Mobile Street access at 1 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Beach Hut at 2 Miles
Nearest Golf : Penninsula Golf Course at 3 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Beach Club at 2.5 Miles
Car: necessary

Eight miles down Ft. Morgan Rd. this quiet get away features nearby white sandy beaches, warm Gulf waters, deep sea fishing, surfing, shopping, golf, and seafood restaurants. Quiet bayfront location is just a short distance from the Bon Secour wildlife trail, great golf courses and uncrowded beaches for long walks and hunting sea shells. Historic Fort Morgan is only 10 miles away. Spas and fine dining nearby. Gulf Shores attractions just a 10 minute drive back into town.

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Changeover Day: negotiable

Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
US Dollar
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Summer 2013
May 16 2013 - Jun 21 2013
$185
$200
$1,250
3 Nights
 
extra night: $200    
 
Peak Summer 2013
Jun 22 2013 - Sep 2 2013
$195
$220
$1,300
3 Nights
 
extra night: $200    
 
Fall
Sep 3 2013 - Nov 1 2013
$135
$140
$900
$3,000
3 Nights
 
 
Winter
Nov 2 2013 - Mar 1 2014
$130
$125
$750
$1,400
3 Nights
 
 
Spring 2014
Mar 2 2014 - May 9 2014
$160
$155
$1,095
$3,000
3 Nights
 
Notes: No Spring Brea House Paarties. Minimum rental age 25   

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 8.5%
Cleaning $120

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollar) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • Refundable $250 deposit returned within 14 days of departure after inspection for weekly rentals.
  • Minimum rental age 25 years.

    Prices quoted are for 6 people. Extra per person charges apply for more than 6 occupants.

    The full rental balance is due 30 days prior to scheduled arrival date. If booking an arrival date that is less than 30 days away, entire rent is due at the time of booking. A $250 deposit is required to hold a booking more than 30 days prior to arrival.
  • Cleaning fee and deposit may vary with length of stay and number of occupants. Pet rentals may require increased cleaning fee for large and shedding breeds.
    Pet fee $50 per animal per week or $10 per night, non-refundable.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Property Type:
  • cottage
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Floor Area:
  • 1600 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Near The Ocean ...
    Guests who wish to walk and swim and relax on the pristine white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico have only a two minute drive to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve to find vast expanses of sparkling white sand. The access at the end of Mobile Street has free parking and a boardwalk over the wide dunes. Shelling, surf fishing and sunbathing are favorite past times.
  • Waterfront ...
    This home is located on beautiful Mobile Bay. The home has panoramic views of the open water. Guest can relax on the private pier and wath seaguls, pelican, herons, and dolphins play in the open waters.
Theme:
  • Family
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Heating
  • Paper Towels
  • Sofa Bed
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Alarm Clock
  • Parking
  • Broadband Access
  • Internet
  • Towels Provided
  • Linens Provided
  • Basic Soaps
  • Parking Off Street
  • Wireless Internet
  • Local Maps
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hair Dryer
  • Toilet Paper
  • Washing Machine
Kitchen:
  • Coffee Maker
  • Ice Maker
  • Pantry Items
  • Freezer
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Lobster Pot
  • Refrigerator
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , tub , Clawfoot tub
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single , can convert to king
    Living Room - 1 queen , 1 sleep sofa /futon , Sofa Bed
  • Master bedroom is huge. Crib and stroller available for families with infants. Second bedroom has a king bed that can be converted to two twins if needed. This bedroom has its own TV and DVD player.
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • Games
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Games for Kids
  • Books
  • DVD Player
  • Books for Adults
  • Television
Outside:
  • Wood Deck
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Large Cooler
  • Patio
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Fully Fenced Property
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Shed
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • 4 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets considered
Attractions:
  • ruins
  • recreation center
  • marina
  • bay/sound
  • playground
  • zoo
  • museums
  • cinemas
  • water parks
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • paddle boating
  • eco tourism
  • bird watching
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • outlet shopping
Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • groceries
  • fitness center
  • hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • paragliding
  • golf privileges optional
  • jet skiing
  • golf
  • pier fishing
  • swimming
  • sailing
  • wind-surfing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • cycling
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • deepsea fishing
  • tennis
  • hiking
  • surf fishing
  • fishing
  • water skiing
  • surfing
Notes: We have just completed a brand new pier and covered deck. Take your chair out and enjoy the incredible sunsets or toss over a line and catch some fish or crabs for your dinner. The yard has room to park a boat! A public launch is just minutes down Ft Morgan Road. Dogs allowed with additional fee. Limit two. Please ask to see our pet guidelines. No cats. Check in 3 p.m. Check out 10 a.m. Penalties apply for late checkout if not pre-approved.

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Relax and watch the amazing sunsets from your screened porch
average rating of 4.9722223 based on 36 reviews
business
Relax and watch the amazing sunsets from your screened porch
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p189439
+1 251 968-6823
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf Coast
5

Charming Vacation Retreat

5 of 5
Submitted: May 6, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
My husband and I just returned from Meme's cottage and we found it to be a great choice for our vacation/anniversary getaway. The location is great because it allows you be in a peaceful home but just minutes from entertainment, shopping and restaurants. The beach at Mobile Street (only about a mile away) offered a great place to sunbathe & fish without large crowds to deal with. We also appreciated the beautiful view from the wall of windows in the front of the house. The home is tastefully decorated and was extremely clean. We hope to return again!!
business
Relax and watch the amazing sunsets from your screened porch
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p189439
+1 251 968-6823
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf Coast
Normal, IL
5

We love Meme's Cottage!

We love Meme's Cottage!
5 of 5
Submitted: January 27, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
Dear Martha and Wayne! 
We had another great vacation at Meme's Cottage! It is such a clean, peaceful and charming home! We wanted to thank you for all of the upgrades you made since our last visit! It really shows how much you love Meme's Cottage and care about your visitor's experience. My husband really appreciated the dishwasher. :D and we both love the new bed!
My twin sister also flew into Pensacola, Florida to visit with us and it was so convenient that the airport was only an hour away. When we arrived at the airport we just put the car into park and waited for her right outside the exit. :D She also loved the cottage!?
Thank you for allowing us to stay at Meme's Cottage again, it is an incredibly wonderful place and we feel honored to have the opportunity to enjoy Mobile Bay and your wonderful little city, the Gulf Shores!
Thank you for everything and we look forward to our next vacation at Meme's!
Michele
Helpful votes: 1/2
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Relax and watch the amazing sunsets from your screened porch
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p189439
+1 251 968-6823
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf Coast
5

Extremely spacious and beyond clean!

5 of 5
Submitted: December 8, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
We just completed a one week stay at Meme's and we couldn't be more pleased with our visit. This home has a great open floor plan with the Pottery Barn flavor that I adore. It is wonderfully clean and very well maintained with easy care flooring. The house gets lots of light and the entire front wall is windows so that you have an awesome view of Mobile Bay. The neighborhood is private and secluded, and just minutes away from a beautiful, peaceful beach and all the Gulf Shores attractions.

We spent much of our time on the screen porch overlooking Mobile Bay. Our two dogs loved watching the squirrels and playing chase in the large fenced yard.

We really loved having a washer/dryer and large walk-in shower, and we had absolutely no problems with the wifi or cable.

Martha was wonderful to work with, and went way above and beyond in providing everything we needed at the house. There was very little that we needed to purchase for our stay, but it was really helpful to have a Dollar General located a short distance away for last minute items.

We were sad to leave this dream place, and are already making plans for a return trip. Thanks again Martha for sharing your lovely home with us, and for the incredible Pecan Pralines! We had a wonderful time!

Julie & Jim
business
Relax and watch the amazing sunsets from your screened porch
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p189439
+1 251 968-6823
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf Coast
Trussville, Alabama
5

Meme's Bay Cottage - A wonderful hideaway!

Meme's Bay Cottage - A wonderful hideaway!
5 of 5
Submitted: October 2, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
Meme's Bay Cottage is the charming vacation place my husband and I had been looking for to get away from the busy gulf beach life. We were within five minutes
of the beach and just a few miles from Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and Bon Secour. However, the Bay was our favorite spot. Sitting on the pier and watching the birds and beautiful sunsets each evening were awesome. Fishing from the pier and watching the fish jump out of the water was one of our favorite things to do. We found the cottage spotlessly clean and Martha provided a yummy plate of peanut butter cookies to welcome us. It is a beautiful cottage, fully furnished with everything we would ever need and is set in a true Southern atmosphere of live Oaks and Spanish Moss. The word "quiet" is not enough to describe this relaxing place. All we could hear were the sounds of nature such as squirrels, birds, pelicans, sand pipers, blue herons and other birds we had never seen before. This is the perfect place for a quiet, restful stay. You won't regret reserving it for your vacation. We loved it! We hope to go back next year.
Carol and Ray
Trussville, Alabama
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Relax and watch the amazing sunsets from your screened porch
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p189439
+1 251 968-6823
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf Coast
5

Relaxing weekend

5 of 5
Submitted: September 8, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
A beautiful cottage on the bay under Live Oaks and Spanish Moss. It was a perfect stay for our family of four and our dog. As an escape goes, it was right out of the movies. Quiet and cozy with with the perfect collection of amenities. Close to Bon Secour, Fort Morgan, and Gulf Shores we had access to the best of the Gulf without being right in the middle of it all. We look forward to our next trip which could not come soon enough.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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