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Step into Longview, a beautifully renovated beach cottage in desirable Surfside Shores. With two bedrooms and two full baths, this pet-friendly home is perfect for smaller groups or those with furry friends. Enjoy the calming furnishings, updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 779 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

Adorable cottage w/ Beach Access

Highlights

Welcome to Longview! This super cute beach cottage just received a total facelift! Check out the photos to see the transformation.

When your vacation plans don't allow for a full week or if your group will be on the smaller side, then Longview might be the perfect fit! This adorable cottage is located in desirable Surfside Shores. This quiet community offers access to the beautiful white sand, pet friendly beaches. And Longview offers the perfect alternative for those guests that choose to travel with their dog since most condos are not pet friendly.

You will fall in love with this storybook beach house. Beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated, it truly is everything you wish for in a beach vacation. You are close to the beach but the home sits on a large lot on a quiet street, so you'll have the best of both worlds.

The Space

The furnishings are calming and welcoming, inviting you take off your shoes and stay awhile. There are two bedrooms and two full baths. The first bedroom has a Queen bed and the second has one Full and one Twin. There is also a sleeper sofa in the comfy living room, bringing the sleep count to 7.

The updated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a conveniently located washer and dryer. And it is equipped with all you'll need to prepare tasty meals at home should you choose to dine in.

* Renter must be at least 25 years of age. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
* Snowbirds welcome! Inquire about special off-season pricing.

Surfside and Fort Morgan

Located a scenic 15 miles from Gulf Shores, you'll find everything you need close at hand. Dollar General and Sassy Bass Market are just a few miles away and have all the basics you might need. There are several restaurants nearby offering a variety of tasty dishes. Tacky Jack's, Sassy Bass (2 locations), Coast and brand-new Jesse's (opening soon) to name a few. Some venues even offer live, local entertainment.

Fort Morgan fishing pier is now open, and anglers will have access to convenient inshore fishing and the abundant species locally available.

Be sure and visit nearby Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge with over 7,000 acres of coastal habit. You'll be able to hike through the preserve and observe local flora and fauna. There are 4 trails, varying in size and terrain and you'll definitely want to make time to visit this natural oasis.

* Parking for up to 4 vehicles
* Parking for a boat

Longview is located at 6561 Driftwood Drive, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)

General

  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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
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

2864-247517

About the area

Located in Gulf Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Billy's Seafood are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama
    Fort Morgan Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge showing a garden
    Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fort Morgan which includes heritage elements and military items
    Fort Morgan
    11 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Gulf State Park
    Gulf State Park
    18 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach
    Gulf Shores Beach
    20 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sassy Bass
    5 min drive
  • Jesse’s On The Bay
    8 min drive
  • Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan
    9 min drive
  • The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club
    4 min drive
  • Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable cottage w/ Beach Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adorable cottage w/ Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable cottage w/ Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable cottage w/ Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable cottage w/ Beach Access located?

Located in Gulf Highlands, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour Bay. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Adorable cottage w/ Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cortney K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised. Overall very clean and well maintained. Fenced yard was perfect for the dogs to enjoy the area without worrying about their safety. The beds were very comfortable, kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots, and pans.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyla W.

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

Awesome

It was very nice and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Summer vacay

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was clean, comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

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

Great place for travelers with dogs

Enjoyed our first visit to the Gulf Shores area. The dog-friendly beach and the fenced yard made the trip very convenient for our dogs. The property manager was very helpful and responsive in resolving several minor issues.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Quiet and Cozy

The house was exactly what we need. Great access to a beautiful beach and away from crowds of Gulf Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

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

Relaxing Beach Vacay

Loved staying at Longview! The fenced in yard and doggie door was perfect for our fur babies! The property manager, Dee Dee, checked in with us during our stay and updated us daily on the beach flag/surf conditions, very much appreciated!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry E.

Beautiful place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first ever trip down there and the house was secluded away from town like we wanted. We pulled a boat down to fish, plenty of room for it. Comfy beds and hot showers was great. We will be back for sure!
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8/10 Good

Melissa V.

The stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed the close walk to the beach. We payed a lot of money for this house, and the living room ceiling leaked when it rained during our stay. Overall cute house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Fantastic!

Great stay- cute, clean and sunny! Nice, quiet neighborhood and a short walk to the beach (would recommend a golf cart if not used to walking or have lots of stuff.) Fenced in yard for our furry friends was a bonus! Kitchen had everything we needed. Communication with property manager was easy. Neighbor was super friendly! Fit our family of four perfect. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden G., Oxford MS

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

nice little beach cottage

A quaint little beach cottage - ideal for two people for a long weekend. the proximity to the beach is nice but the beach access is more centrally located in the neighborhood so we rented a golf cart to make our commute a little easier. The property was clean and manager was quick to respond to all of our questions/needs throughout our stay. The kitchen could use some updated cookware/knives. The back door with doggie door was not operable at the time of our stay but manager said they were aware and were working on getting it repaired. wasn't a huge deal for us. overall, nice place for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Shelly L.

Longview house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beach feel and quaint home. Easily sleeps 4/5. There could be some games or cards. Loved the shell sign on idea! Please come up with a better idea for the shower curtains. It’s difficult to shower while being attacked by the curtains! Allison is lovely and very attentive.

10/10 Excellent

j b.

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

Fun to Bike to the beach through the neighborhood

We stayed a few days over Labor day weekend. The house is located in a quiet out of the way spot. It was nice to be able to have our dog at the house and on the beach with us. The beach access is a bit of a walk so it was great to have our bikes. Nice little neighborhood to ride through. The house is small but very nicely appointed. It was just my husband and I, even so it was nice to have the two bathrooms. The deck was lovely. We took the short ride to The fort and rode bikes there. We also went home via the ferry which is located nearby. We landed shortly across the bay in Dauphin Island. Fun little trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

Charming Beach House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Longview. Cute decor inside and such a bonus having fenced back yard for our dogs! It was not the most convenient location to beach so if you are hauling a lot to beach, would recommend getting a golf cart since you can’t park a car near beach access. One thing that might make this house more inviting to future guests would be to clean up the outdoor area. Lots of items that just need to be thrown away-broken hammock, gas firepit, multiple beach chairs, umbrellas, etc. that I’m guessing previous guests left behind. Overall, would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leesa P.

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

Gulf visit Oct 2023

The house was somewhat smaller than it appeared in the listing but was very comfortable. The storm door to the back deck needs repair and if the wind caught and slammed it we could not open it from the inside as the handle was not attached. I do think the air conditioner needs attention. On the couple of days that it was in the upper 70's this house became quite warm and stuffy and the unit did not seem to be able to cool the house. Thanks for your efforts on the updates. The work you put in is nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kellie W.

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

Great, quiet neighborhood with house needing a little fixing to the roof and backyard cleanup.

We stayed for an entire week and absolutely loved the location. It is a very quiet neighborhood and the beach was never packed. It was about a 10 minute leisurely walk to the beach access point which we enjoyed for our dogs especially. The backyard could definitely use a good cleanup however as there is an old moldy hammock, I am also 5'8" and had to duck throughout 3/4 of the backyard due to low limbs. I hit my head multiple times on low branches while letting the dogs out. The backyard is also full of a certain tree that is known to be poisonous for dogs if ingested so be careful with that. Our golden also found what I believe was rabbit poop and he was vomiting for a whole day which was unfortunate. Also the last day it rained heavily and the roof leaked causing us to put a bucket in the living room. Overall we really enjoyed our time in the house! I wouldn't recommend any more than 2 adults and a couple kids however because it is a really small house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Love this Location

This is our 4th year coming to Fort Morgan for the winter. We love this location, the neighborhood is quiet, we enjoy walking the neighborhood, I play Kiva Dune golf course while here so this location is ideal for us, plus we like to be away from the Gulf Shores crowds, but with a short 15 min drive we can spend the day there too. The Property Manager was excellent! We work remotely and when we first arrived, we had slow wifi, but she got on the phone with the service provider and got the situation resolved very quickly, outstanding job! When we booked, a huge plus was the fenced in yard to let our dogs out. Our only "negative" and it's really nothing major, was the fenced in area does need a little "tightening up". Our dogs did get out once, we're still not sure how or where, but there are a few spots where the fence is a bit loose. Nothing that would stop us from re-booking the house. The size for (2) people was perfect, I would not want to have more than (2) adults here though. The second bedroom for smaller kids would be fine, but as an adult I think it would be less desirable. All-in-all a great house for us and again the property manager was excellent.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Cortney L.

2024 BEACH TRIP

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was nice.It looked clean, but you could tell it needed a good cleaning.I was very disappointed that I wasn't told ahead of time about the lock on the door.We slept there and left our dog there for 2 days and nights, assuming that the door locked automatically when you shut it.I had no idea that you had to turn the deadbolt lock until you heard a little noise and that would lock the door.I was totally IN shock when my grandson tested the door and it was unlocked. I then had to call and ask about the lock, she then explained how it locked. For it to be a pet friendly house. I feel like the backyard should be mowed. It was terrible there to take the dog out.The 1st 2 stairs going down are slanted downwards, I felt that was dangerous. Also, the bottles of hand soap needed replaced. Not left with some water added to stretch them further, that should have been used elsewhere, not in a rental that I paid 2000.00 + to stay in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Charles B.

Nice house

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great area to visit. This house needs some updating. Mostly on the exterior. safety concerns with the stairs and walkway. Pictures don't tell the whole story.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Baldwyn, MS

Nice and Quiet

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach house was very nice and clean. Everything you would need for a great vacation. The location was great for us. A little ways from the beach but not too far. The fenced in area was wonderful for our Daisy. The neighborhood was so peaceful. I would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

CJ G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

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

Vacay stay

This place was perfect for my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tory S.

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

Great for a short getaway

Great set up for a quick trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

Getaway with pup

It was cozy and perfect size for me, hubby, and puppy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin R., Myrtle beach

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

Good stay

Good and clean VRBO
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Ted A.

Longview Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Longview was a good fit for our vacation plan, which included two dogs. The house was clean and comfortable. It was stocked with everything we needed. Getting to the beach every day did require some coordination since only golf carts were allowed to park at the beach access point. It was a minor inconvenience. Folks planning to carry a lot to the beach might consider renting a golf cart for the stay. It was nice having a fenced area for the dogs.