[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Catalina - Charming Beachfront Cottage, Pet Friendly Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22220000/22210200/22210127/8ed9644d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22220000/22210200/22210127/17943338.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22220000/22210200/22210127/c52cebed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22220000/22210200/22210127/efa16641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22220000/22210200/22210127/6300f21f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Catalina, a tropical paradise in Gulf Shores, offers seemingly endless gulf and beachfront views from its breezy covered front deck or glamorous master suite. This wonderful house sleeps 8 and boasts a spacious living room that opens to the dining room area as well as a fully equipped kitchen with appliances. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Catalina - Charming Beachfront Cottage, Pet Friendly Catalina Ah, Catalina, the one that started it all. This is the original beach cottage that Steve and Becky Harris first purchased in 1983. Graced with seemingly endless gulf and beachfront views, Catalina is the ultimate tropical paradise in Gulf Shores. Whether you're gazing out from the breezy comfort of the covered front deck or from the glamorous master suite with a full, private bathroom, you'll see the soft and sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico stretch as far into the horizon as they eye can see. This wonderful house sleeps 8 and is a treasure to beach life.  About Catalina  Named for the famous WWII flying boat, Catalina has the distinction of being the first beach cottage purchased by the Harris family in 1983. It is now owned by Becky Harris and is conveniently located close to other Harris Vacation Rentals such as Fountain of Youth, Point Clear and Bellingrath. This arrangement is ideal for large groups of friends or family members that all want to enjoy each other's company without feeling confined to sharing a single house together.  The two bedrooms each have their own full bathroom. The east bedroom is set up as a guest room and has sleeping for 2 with a queen bed. The west bedroom is the master and features captivating beachfront views with sleeping for 4 with a king bed and a bunk bed. In between, you will find the spacious living room with a sleeper sofa to sleep 2 on the beachside and the kitchen dining room on the roadside. With a front and back deck, you can choose the shaded seclusion of the covered front porch or the sunny back porch perfect for laying out. The interior of this lovely home boasts a spacious living room that opens to the dining room area, as well as a fully equipped kitchen with appliances, cookware, and plenty of counter space for sharing meals and moments together.  \*\*Newly renovated in 2023\*\* \*\*Pet-friendly property- additional fee (s) apply\*\* Fort Morgan Fort Morgan is a quiet beach community away from the crowds and congestion. On the peninsula, guests will find the following restaurants: Tacky Jacks 2, Sassy Bass, The Coast Restaurant, The Village Hideaway, and The Kiva Grill. Guests can play golf at the Peninsula or at Kiva Dunes. There is an accessible boat launch and marina at the Gulf Shores Marina at Fort Morgan. Last but not least, there is a historical Civil War Site to explore at the Fort Morgan Historic Site. There is something for everyone in Fort Morgan!   Rental Age Policy We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes.  However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25.  We have no exception to this policy. If you are found to not be in compliance with this policy, you will be immediately evicted from the premises without a refund of any amount. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33573300/33573253/9d220eab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct Gulfront Family friendly Modern Home! 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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 Catalina Harris Properties House Gulf Shores Catalina Harris Properties Gulf Shores Catalina Harris Properties Catalina by Harris Properties ¡hasta $ 100 de Pase Incluido! Catalina by Harris Properties Up to $100 Discount Pass Included! 88 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.23111%2C-87.95619&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1wxZJ1v9wnMLXV60IUSv8NLgIHc=) Gulf Shores, AL #### What's nearby - Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.2 km - Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 9.2 km - Gulf Shores Beach - 33 min drive - 37.6 km - Dauphin Island Beaches - 49 min drive - 15.7 km #### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 83 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sassy Bass - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬7 min drive - ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Catalina - Charming Beachfront Cottage, Pet Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Catalina - Charming Beachfront Cottage, Pet Friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Catalina - Charming Beachfront Cottage, Pet Friendly? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Catalina - Charming Beachfront Cottage, Pet Friendly located? > Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question