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Gulf Shores cottage rental - Relax on the pier and watch the dolphins at Lantana Cottage
Relax on the pier and watch the dolphins at Lantana Cottage
 
Gulf Shores cottage rental - Relax on the pier and watch the dolphins at Lantana Cottage

Relax on the pier and watch the dolphins at Lantana Cottage

The pier is great for fishing and crabbing.

The pier is great for fishing and crabbing.

Street view of Linda's Lantana Cottage

Street view of Linda's Lantana Cottage

Bayside patio is great for outdoor dining and sunning.

Bayside patio is great for outdoor dining and sunning.

Unique boat-shaped fireplace

Unique boat-shaped fireplace

Efficiency kitchen is part of large common area.

Efficiency kitchen is part of large common area.

Watch the dolphins play on the bay out of the kitchen window

Watch the dolphins play on the bay out of the kitchen window

Queen size bedroom.

Queen size bedroom.

Second bedroom has two double iron beds.

Second bedroom has two double iron beds.

Shuttered screen offers privacy in the double second bedroom.

Shuttered screen offers privacy in the double second bedroom.

Watch cable TV while you eat. Second TV in sunroom.

Watch cable TV while you eat. Second TV in sunroom.

Sunroom on back of house is a great place to watch TV.

Sunroom on back of house is a great place to watch TV.

Vintage pink tile in bath. Large walk-in shower.

Vintage pink tile in bath. Large walk-in shower.

A second patio joins garage and house.

A second patio joins garage and house.

Huge wooded lot

Huge wooded lot

Tree house is great for young children's adventures.

Tree house is great for young children's adventures.

Gulf Beach access is only a two minute drive away at the Wildlife Preserve

Gulf Beach access is only a two minute drive away at the Wildlife Preserve

Free parking and a boardwalk over the dunes makes for easy access.

Free parking and a boardwalk over the dunes makes for easy access.

The relatively secluded beach is great for fishing, walking, taning and shelling

The relatively secluded beach is great for fishing, walking, taning and shelling

Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve

Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve

Per night (USD) $100 - $160
Per week $600 - $1,095
Per month $1,200 - $2,700
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Gulf Shores vacation cottage rental
2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths plus outdoor shower, sleeps 6

For those who remember 'the way it used to be' this cottage will bring back fond memories of days on the bay. One of the original block houses from the '50's, this cottage features old iron beds with comfortable quilts, a boat-shaped fireplace, a sidebaord full of fiesta ware and a vintage pink tiled bathroom. The pier is just right for fishing and crabbing and kids will enjoy the tree fort across the street.

From this quiet out of the way street you would never guess that Gulf access is just a two minute drive away. The Bon Secour Wildlife preserve access offers free parking and a boardwalk over the snow white dunes. Not as crowded as the beaches up in town this pristine area is great for shelling, surf fishing, walking and sunning.

Golfer's Paradise: Who could ask for more than a beach house and top of the line golf courses! The Peninsula Golf Club is located just four miles East. It features 18 holes, a pro shop, and restaurant. 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 a 15 minute drive away. Want more? Play Kiva Dunes or the Golf Club of the Wharf; both are just five miles away.

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.

Once you are finished there try the numerous antique stores in and around the area. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have numerous shopping venues for those looking for special items to take home as a reminder of their days by the sea.

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. Information can be found at the city website.

History buffs will love historic Ft. Morgan just 11 miles west When you are finished there catch the ferry to Dauphin Island to see its sister Ft. Gaines or visit the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

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Gulf Shores cottage rental - Relax on the pier and watch the dolphins at Lantana Cottage

Relax on the pier and watch the dolphins at Lantana Cottage

The pier is great for fishing and crabbing.

The pier is great for fishing and crabbing.

Street view of Linda's Lantana Cottage

Street view of Linda's Lantana Cottage

Bayside patio is great for outdoor dining and sunning.

Bayside patio is great for outdoor dining and sunning.

Unique boat-shaped fireplace

Unique boat-shaped fireplace

Efficiency kitchen is part of large common area.

Efficiency kitchen is part of large common area.

Watch the dolphins play on the bay out of the kitchen window

Watch the dolphins play on the bay out of the kitchen window

Queen size bedroom.

Queen size bedroom.

Second bedroom has two double iron beds.

Second bedroom has two double iron beds.

Shuttered screen offers privacy in the double second bedroom.

Shuttered screen offers privacy in the double second bedroom.

Watch cable TV while you eat. Second TV in sunroom.

Watch cable TV while you eat. Second TV in sunroom.

Sunroom on back of house is a great place to watch TV.

Sunroom on back of house is a great place to watch TV.

Vintage pink tile in bath. Large walk-in shower.

Vintage pink tile in bath. Large walk-in shower.

A second patio joins garage and house.

A second patio joins garage and house.

Huge wooded lot

Huge wooded lot

Tree house is great for young children's adventures.

Tree house is great for young children's adventures.

Gulf Beach access is only a two minute drive away at the Wildlife Preserve

Gulf Beach access is only a two minute drive away at the Wildlife Preserve

Free parking and a boardwalk over the dunes makes for easy access.

Free parking and a boardwalk over the dunes makes for easy access.

The relatively secluded beach is great for fishing, walking, taning and shelling

The relatively secluded beach is great for fishing, walking, taning and shelling

Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve

Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve

Nearest Airport : Pensacola at 50 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Mobile Bay Ferry at 11 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Hwy 59 in Gulf Shores at 8 Miles
Nearest Beach : Bon Secour Wildlife Preserve at 2 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Beach Club at 3 Miles
Nearest Golf : Peninsula Golf Club at 4 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Beach Club at 3 Miles

Other Activities: Parasailing, dolphin cruises

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Changeover Day: flexible

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

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Summer 2013
May 17 2013 - Sep 6 2013
$155
$160
$1,095
3 Nights
 
 
Fall
Sep 7 2013 - Nov 1 2013
$125
$120
$800
$2,400
3 Nights
 
 
Winter
Nov 2 2013 - Mar 1 2014
$100
$125
$600
$1,200
3 Nights
 
 
Spring
Mar 2 2014 - May 14 2014
$145
$150
$900
$2,700
3 Nights
 
Notes: No Spring Break House Parties   

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 8.5%
Cleaning $90

Notes

  • •Refundable $250 deposit returned within 14 days of departure after inspection for weekly rentals.
    •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. Pet rentals may require increased cleaning fee.
    Pet fee $50 per animal, non-refundable.
  • Accept personal checks, cash and credit cards through PayPal

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

Property Type:
  • cottage
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Floor Area:
  • 1200 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Beach
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Budget
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Towels Provided
  • Laundry Soap
  • Air Conditioning
  • Living Area
  • Firewood
  • Heating
  • Activities Guide
  • Local Maps
  • Parking
  • Fireplace
  • Basic Soaps
  • Washing Machine
  • Carport
  • Paper Towels
  • Hair Dryer
  • Alarm Clock
  • Linens Provided
  • Toilet Paper
Kitchen:
  • Pantry Items
  • Refrigerator
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Grill
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee Maker
  • Lobster Pot
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet
    Bathroom 3 - outdoor shower
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 double
  • Second bedroom has a privacy screen to separate two double beds.
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Television
Outside:
  • Boat Dock
  • Wood Deck
  • Beach Towels
  • 7 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • children welcome
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
Attractions:
  • bay/sound
  • churches
  • library
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • water parks
  • ruins
  • zoo
Leisure Activities:
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • outlet shopping
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • walking
Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • swimming
  • pier fishing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • surfing
  • deepsea fishing
  • hiking
  • jet skiing
Notes: Great fishing in Mobile Bay at Shell Banks reef. Bring your boat and tie up just in front of the house. Fish, crab and throw your nets right from the pier. Property borders both the bayou and the bay. Small dogs may be allowed with additional fee. Please ask. Check in 3 p.m. Check out 10 a.m.

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Enjoy life the way it used to be in old Gulf Shores. Book now!
average rating of 5.0 based on 5 reviews
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Enjoy life the way it used to be in old Gulf Shores. Book now!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p921360
+1 251 968-6823
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf Coast
5

I'll be back!

I'll be back!
5 of 5
Submitted: December 18, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
I had a wonderful time at the cottage, and I will definitely be back. Since there were so many wonderful things to say about the experience, I thought I'd narrow the list down to my top 5 compliments! My top 5 compliments about this cottage are as follows - 1) It is budget friendly, but it doesn't feel like you are on a budget. It just feels like you are staying in a friend's home. 2) The setting is beautiful. Just look at the pictures of the view. My favorite part of the view was watching the sunset over the water. 3) It was close to other fun things to do - shopping, going out to eat, etc. Try the alligator bites at DeSotos! 4) Martha, the property manager, was incredibly kind, communicated throughout the entire process - patiently answering all of my questions and was very thoughtful. I trust her completely. 5) Finally, I loved watching all of the wildlife. We saw beautiful butterflies, squirrels running after acorns, dolphins further out in the bay, pelicans diving into the water for food, fish and crabs that we caught off the dock, and my favorite was the daily visits we received from a gorgeous great blue heron that the locals called "Blue." I'm so grateful for the opportunity to stay at a lovely place I could afford and to be met with such beauty and wonderful hospitality. I will be back. Thank you so much.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Enjoy life the way it used to be in old Gulf Shores. Book now!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p921360
+1 251 968-6823
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf Coast
5

tranquility

5 of 5
Submitted: October 9, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
This has been a tough summer for my husband and I both. His father passed away and my mother is dying from cancer. We have had a lot going on. We really needed a vacation. We came to this little cottage on the bay and sat and read and watched the water, fished for crabs, layed on the beach, and just relaxed. The only thing that could have made it better is if our time had been longer and if we had seen more dolphins.
We loved the Desoto Restaurant in Gulf Shores. Best seafood around. We also took a nice day trip to Bon Secour. The Cole-Swift house is worth the $5 tour.
The house was perfectly clean, very comfortable and welcoming. I would recommend this place to anyone. It was just lovely. I will hold this in my mind a very long time as a special vacation spot.
Helpful votes: 4/4
business
Enjoy life the way it used to be in old Gulf Shores. Book now!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p921360
+1 251 968-6823
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf Coast
5

Wonderful

5 of 5
Submitted: August 21, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
Miss Linda and Miss Martha could not have been any more helpful and courteous, they made my stay wonderful. The cottage is the perfect place to escape from the real world and is family and pet friendly. It is tucked away in a quiet nook on Mobile Bay away from the tourist trap. Daily I would sit in the blue chair and read for hours as it was so easy to lose track of time. Dolphins came and played within six feet from the dock, which was amazing. I had a crane and a lizard that would hang out while I read and the kids enjoyed trying to catch the tiny crabs that were all over the place and they didn't bite. We were unsuccessful at catching Blue crab in the traps, but it was a lot of fun trying. At night, the stars were very visible and while I was there the Perseids Meteor Shower peaked. Lying on the dock on our towels watching the meteors and shooting stars was breathtaking. The beach was very close and there were no more than 25 people there each day playing. The cottage is warm and cozy, it isn't so big that everyone could not hang out together but isn't so small that each of us couldn't have me time. I could not have wished for a more perfect place to go and relax, play with the kids and just be. I will be returning yearly as long as I possibly can, it is a gem. Unless you visit and stay at the cottage, words cannot do it justice to how perfect it is.
Helpful votes: 5/5
business
Enjoy life the way it used to be in old Gulf Shores. Book now!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p921360
+1 251 968-6823
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf Coast
5

The Perfect Vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: August 6, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We want to thank Linda and Martha, this was the best time we have ever had at Gulf Shores, (and we have been coming down since 1977) the cottage is GREAT... we planned our vacation around our granson (8yrs old) and we all had a great time.... we loved the casual laid back feel off the main drag. we did things we all loved, we fished, crabbed, swam, looked for shells, went to waterville, visited the home of the throwed roll, went to a alligator farm, shopped, and had a very relaxing time. The cottage was exactly as stated and the pictures do not do it justice....we seen dolphins out the back window on our first day, and many more times throughout our stay. also when we got lost, or had any questions our hosts were only a phone call away....we will recommend this cottage to our friends and family, we will be back...
the Garcias from kentucky
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Enjoy life the way it used to be in old Gulf Shores. Book now!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p921360
+1 251 968-6823
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf Coast
5

Relaxing, retro and charming

5 of 5
Submitted: February 3, 2012 Stayed: January 2012
Just as pictured, and better! The cozy cottage has personal touches that made us feel that we were staying with good friends. We took a laptop and computer and there was plenty of room to set them up out of the way while watching TV, cooking and eating. Bath was modern and laundry handy. Our dog is used to a fenced yard but adapted to leashed walks down the lane. Great blue heron stalked along the pier every day. Local golf offers many choices and we met snowbird golfers we'll see next year. Lots of good places to eat and shop in the area. We've booked for next January!
Owner's Response: Thanks for the nice review Lou and Maxye! We so enjoyed having you as our guests and are excited that you will be returning next year. We love the feel of the house, too. There are not too many of the old style cottages left and this one is truely one that feels like home. Thanks for being such warm, friendly and caring guests and for loving our home as much as we do.
Helpful votes: 16/16
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