Minutes from beach with Bay view, pier, fenced yard & dog friendly!

Q: Is Minutes from beach with Bay view, pier, fenced yard & dog friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Minutes from beach with Bay view, pier, fenced yard & dog friendly! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores cottage is located on the waterfront, just steps from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Bon Secour Bay. Fort Morgan Beach and Edith Hammock are also within 3 mi (5 km).

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

Jun 10, 2021

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Had a great time!

Great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne G.

Jul 16, 2023

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Bay House

We had a blast fishing and crabbing. This place was everything we had hoped for and more. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Jun 5, 2023

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Rest & Relaxation

Great location on the bay. Loved to peaceful location. Enjoyed the dock and beautiful sun sets.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karianne B.

Jun 13, 2023

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Great place to stay!

We vacation down in this area every year. This was our first time staying in a home instead of a condo and we loved it. We traveled with our 1 year old and the house was perfect for us. Lots of room and very clean! We would for sure stay at this home again.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Jul 10, 2023

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nice getaway

The property was nice and secluded with a great view of the Mobile Bay. There is beautiful sunset every night.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

Apr 7, 2023

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We loved Bay Leave Cottage

We had a great stay in the little yellow house. The setting was perfect, the house was well equipped so we didn’t have to constantly run into town. We would love to stay there again if we come down another time. Loved all the little touches.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libbie S.

Jul 13, 2023

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Bungalow by the Bay didn't disappoint

We thoroughly enjoyed our state and the quiet setting! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Sep 13, 2021

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Beautiful home

The host was easy to work with and we enjoyed their home. Very beautiful

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela D., Houston Texas area

Aug 7, 2023

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Relaxing

Comfortable.beach cottage in shade with views of bay and nice.dock. very quiet neighborhood, easy to get to the gulf (1/2 mile walk or drive)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

darla h.

Apr 10, 2024

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Restful

Loved it!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Oct 17, 2023

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Perfect Fall Getaway

This home was very comfortable and had everything we needed. It was nice having access to the laundry room! We enjoyed the pier access and fenced area for the dogs. The host was readily available to provide directions when we turned down the wrong street :) Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delwin (Del) C.

Jul 9, 2023

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Bay leave 2023

Amazing property in a quiet place

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

Mar 17, 2024

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Great beach house!

We stayed here for a week and really enjoyed the house. It was the perfect location, away from the noise but close enough to everything. My only complaint would be more paper towels and toilet paper ( we had to buy more to last the week) and to provide shampoo, conditioner and body soap. Otherwise, we really enjoyed everything and hope to come back again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Mar 6, 2023

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Loved This Quiet Cottage!

We loved our stay at this cottage! It was comfortable with a laid back beachy vibe, and had everything we needed for an extended stay. We enjoyed morning coffee in the screen porch and it was so convenient to be able to let the dog out into the fenced yard as needed. The nearby beaches were perfect for daily walks and access to the pier onto Mobile Bay was a bonus. If you're looking for a quiet place for a little R&R, this is it. Hope to be back next year!

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

May 5, 2024

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A perfect mix of rest and relaxation With access to the dock and short drive to the beach

We totally loved “Bay Leave”…. The house was perfect for my husband and I and our two dogs. Could’ve easily had a couple more people. The kitchen was well appointed and we enjoyed grilling grouper & burgers, baking crab cakes and much more. We loved having coffee in morning on the dock and watching the sunset every evening. Access to the beach was easy off of Veterans. Loved the peaceful setting and comfortable home. Thanks for sharing.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy J.

Jun 1, 2022

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Perfect Peaceful Place

This hidden gem was perfectly located for us - Gulf Shores, Foley, and The Wharf/Orange Beach. Martha’s communication and instructions got us there safely. It was great to sit on the pier, then be in the woods along the driveway, and a long nature walk along Pine Beach Trail to secluded beaches. As people who like to “leave no trace”, it was not a problem hauling our trash to the road. What a great experience!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

JESSICA L.

Jun 3, 2024

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Overall Good Rental

Our family overall enjoyed the stay at Bay Leave. No real issues with the home, communication was good. The home / deck will need some updates in the next couple years - it was warm in the home (AC can only be set to 72), the main bed isn't very comfortable and the fridge doesn't cool super well. The stairs to access are rickety. You cannot follow the GPS directions, they will take you to the back of the house - the full time residents all around are not super friendly. Location was great for accessing the beach and for a short trip.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

Mar 20, 2023

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Great Spring Break Getaway for Our Pet-Loving Family

We really enjoyed our stay and wish we could have managed a longer stay. There was plenty to do even though it was too cold for the beach. The evening sunsets were spectacular and viewed easily from the dock. The neighbors were quiet and the stay was peaceful. The house was very clean and there were even some towels left for use with our dog if needed. Everything was as described. We were alerted to an issue needing attention from a repairman and this was conducted easily without any interruption to our visit. We appreciate the care and professionalism used in the rental process. We would stay again during a future visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Nov 1, 2022

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Wish there was a TV in master bedroom. Also the dock is in bad shape and we weren’t able to fish.

We were pleased except for no TV in master. The dock needs works so we weren’t able to fish. They also need to put chicken wire around bottom of fence so small dogs can’t get out. The location is very nice and Marttha was very nice and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Jun 6, 2023

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Quiet Area

We stayed over the Memorial Day weekend. The small group of homes where the house is was quiet even though families were gathering for the holidays. Watching the sun set each day from the pier was beautiful. I think they are continuing to repair it and at this point there are no handrails along it. The house was very clean (not always the case with short term rentals) and the bed as comfortable. The deck around the house was a nice place to catch some sun/sit in the shade and read while enjoying the peacefulness of the area. Even though a holiday weekend, the Ft Morgan beaches wet not crowded…at least compared to the Gulf Shores beaches. We have enjoyed the area several times and anticipate coming back.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Aug 21, 2023

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Relaxing

A relaxing place that was clean and comfortable! The bed was super comfortable too! The view and pier was really nice! The fenced in yard was big enough for our dog. The location was quiet. We took our 22’ bay boat and we were able to park it and move it around but it was a very tight fit. The tree limbs that hung down over the long driveway clipped the top of our t-top so I wouldn’t recommend taking a boat with a t-top or over 22’. We managed and did not get into anyone else’s property but it was very hard to do. Martha is always an excellent host! Thank you Martha!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LInda J.

May 22, 2023

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2nd Stay for us

We had another great time at the little yellow house. We stayed here in 2019 as well. The house was clean, had a well equipped kitchen, a very comfortable bed, and a perfect little fenced in yard for our small dogs. My only complaint is that the internet was very slow. It did specify that in the description so it was disclosed. My husband had to work and be on several Zoom calls during our stay. He had to hot spot his phone, which solved the problem. The coffee maker does not turn off automatically which I fortunately figured out the first day. I think you should add a little card on the coffee tray noting that, just to be safe. Overall we had another great stay. Thank you so much for renting to us and thanks Martha for the excellent communication. We will be back! :)

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

Jun 6, 2025

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Quiet and cozy; perfect location

Close enough to Fort Morgan beach to make it a short drive, and same for visiting gulf shores, but secluded enough for it to be quiet and peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jessie b.

Apr 4, 2023

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Great vacation spot

This property worked out great for us. It is a bit of a drive to the beaches or store but that suited us. Quiet area, the drive is kind of hidden so expect to pass it the first time. Overall, great vacation house.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

tracy c.

Mar 29, 2023

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Cozy Cottage

Really enjoyed the Cottage by the bay. The house was very spacious and has everything you need. The screened in porch was wonderful and we enjoyed the scenery and sounds of the bay. The small fenced in yard was wonderful for our puppy, but she also likes to be walked. If you plan on walking your dog, I suggest bringing a flashlight as it is very dark at night and the residential neighbor asked us to turn off our light outside the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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