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October is the best month for the Gulf!

Beachfront, with water park

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On the picturesque peninsula island, Making New Memories awaits. This 3-bedroom beach cottage boasts a private half-acre setting, with a front porch offering Mobile Bay views and a back deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Unwind in the open living room or take advantage of new amenities like an optional heated pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1093 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
The current price is AU$726
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

October is the best month for the Gulf!

Making New Memories is found on Hwy 180 headed towards the Fort and Tacky Jacks. Once considered a fish camp and now a small piece of luxury on the peninsula island many have come to know and love.

Our beach cottage is a 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath home sitting on a very private 1/2 acre of land. Just one street away from being ocean front. Relax on the front porch, feel the constant breeze, and enjoy your view of Mobile Bay. Relax on the back deck off of the King Master and Queen bedroom and enjoy the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico.

We purchased this little gem in March 2018 and remodeled the property in April and May of 2018. It boasts an open airy living room/dining room combination. All new appliances and furnishings.

Our home is taken care of by a dedicated team of individuals that are local to the area and will take care of just like you were family.

Please enjoy the pictures and call with any inquiries that you may have.
We hope to be chosen as your next vacation destination.

New in 2023 heated pool option is available for your stay. Charge for heating the pool is $300/week. Heating the pool is NOT recommended for winter months as the heater is only capable of heating the water so much. Refunds will NOT be given.

Golf cart is NOT included with the property! A golf cart is available on the property for a charge of $400/week. Golf cart rentals are also available through a local company called island carts golf cart rentals!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: $100 pet fee per pet. Dogs only. Up to $200

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Welcome To Our 2021 Guests
Can’t wait for you to stay in 2020 ☀️
Welcome to our 2021 Guests! Gulf Shores
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Welcome to our 2021 Guests! Private vacation home Gulf Shores

About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fort Morgan - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 25 min drive - 38.1 km
  • The Wharf - 28 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does October is the best month for the Gulf! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at October is the best month for the Gulf!?

As of 26 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at October is the best month for the Gulf! on 23 Jan 2026 start from AU$725.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is October is the best month for the Gulf! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at October is the best month for the Gulf!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at October is the best month for the Gulf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at October is the best month for the Gulf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is October is the best month for the Gulf! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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October is the best month for the Gulf! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it and will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis R.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Loved this beach house! It had nice views. We enjoyed the decks and the pool. As a con, you do have to go on the main road for a little to get to the beach as other reviewers mention.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Its was a home away from home

It was so close to the beach and so peaceful you could hear the waves craching in the morning
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

We had a great time exploring the area and beaches and the house was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Great Stay

The house was very nice, loved the location and the pool. Rent the golf cart, it will make your beach trips effortless. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was stocked well, everything was very clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie M.

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

Love it!

This is our second time staying here and will def be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Summer at the beach

Plenty to do, beach was awesome
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas j.

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

10/10

We loved the place and the location was great. Host very helpful and Super accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

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

Great trip!

This was an awesome experience! The house was very nice. Loved the pool and the access to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aimee F.

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

Summer Getaway

We took our first trip to gulf shores from Milwaukee and we loved it. The house was great, the kids loved the pool and it was a perfect distance to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fernando R.

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

Great location, beautiful house, awesome time!

My family had a great time in Alabama. The house was beautiful and very well equipped. Spent a lot of time at the beach, the fort or just exploring the area. Will definitively make this a yearly retreat for us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

wendy b.

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

Gulf shores

Very nice, clean. Back porch excellent place to relax. Pool was awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya S.

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

Fall vacation

Wonderful stay at Fort Morgan. The house was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the views of the bay and Gulf. It was a short walk to the beach and very quiet and relaxing. We would definitely book this home again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Beautiful Beach

This property is just as pictured. Very clean, private location, and just a short walk to the beautiful, uncrowded beach. The pool would be great for kids in warmer months.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Turner and W.

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

Great Home and perfect for the dog!

The host was great and responded quickly to a few things. Home was clean and as described.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krissy T.

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

Peace and Quiet

Since we weren't directly on the beach, having the private pool was great. The house was beautiful, plenty of towels and blankets. We loved the balconies and the privacy. The house had just about everything you'd need in a great vacation stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

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

Amazing vacation house!

We had so much fun! The house was exactly how the pictures are and the pool was amazing! Short drive or walk to the beach 🏖 the house was extremely clean and had everything we needed. We will rent this house again! Thanks for everything Holly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim Z.

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

New memories

Had a great time. Very quiet neighborhood. Holly was an excellent host. We had a couple of minor hiccups and Holly responded immediately.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S., Michigan

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

Great Beach House

We loved the location! A short walk to the beach, easy drive into Gulf Shores (if you wanted) but we liked the "non-touristy" area that this house was in. Less than 2 miles to put in kayaks on the Bay side, Kiva Dunes golf course was only 2 miles away - although I thought Peninsula golf course was much better and that is only 6-7 miles. The property owners were great with communication, everything was as expected.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

klare b.

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

wonderful place to re-charge!

Wonderful place to re-charge. Great sunny back porch, short walk to the beach. Easy to find. Everything I needed. Sorry about the wine tool!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Wonderful Getaway

The house was absolutely adorable, your typical beach house. Kitchen fully stocked with everything you need. We loved the bed linens!! Thank you for a fabulous home-away-from-home. I loved the solitude of coming in January and having the beach to ourselves. We definitely want to plan a return trip. My grandkids visited and loved there was a sandy area with shells under the house to play in. Thanks again for a great vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

Beautiful Home!

My family stayed for a week and the house was beautiful! We had a great time! The King size bed was so comfy! My daughter and niece loved the bunk room. We did have a little problem with ants in the kitchen but Holly did what she could to fix it as soon as possible! Owners are extremely nice and easy to work with. Will recommend this home to friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carla J.

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

March 11-18, 2023

Very cute house, well stocked with kitchen and beach supplies, not directly on the beach but easy/quick access with the golf cart. Very close to Sassy Bass - great food! Cell phone reception spotty but you’re on vacation :) really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey K.

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

Perfect for our family

This property was as described. The pool was an excellent bonus!!!!! Plenty of furniture outside and inside. We were comfortable and had so much fun. We had everything we needed for our vacation. It was too far for us to walk to the beach but we were able to drive and park on side street to access beach without any issues. Would definitely recommend this place for your Gulf shores vacay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Very relaxing!!

This home is exactly as described. You can see some views of both the gulf and the bay from the balconies. We did rent a golf cart to transport gear and children to the beach but it was close enough to the beach to just walk for a quick visit or walk with our dog. The pool was amazing and made our trip so relaxing. The house is very comfortable and does not have other houses right next door. We greatly enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022