[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # October is the best month for the Gulf! Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Fort Morgan Beach ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96560000/96553800/96553788/81f8840b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96560000/96553800/96553788/9ef2ac09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96560000/96553800/96553788/w1601h1080x0y0-b0c814a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96560000/96553800/96553788/0cbe01f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96560000/96553800/96553788/b5ce181a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On a private 1/2 acre of land, Mermaids N' Mimosas offers a serene beach cottage retreat with constant ocean breezes and stunning views of Mobile Bay. Relax on the spacious front porch or unwind on the full-sized back deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### October is the best month for the Gulf! Mermaids N' Mimosas 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 full sized back deck off of the kitchen and enjoy the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico. We purchased and brought this property back to life in the summer of 2023. It was originally built in 1983 by the first owners and used as a personal vacation home and never rented. We are the second owners and fully renovated the property, bringing a breath of fresh air back into the home. Every room has been completely redone with all new furnishings and appliances on the inside and brand new decks front and rear on the outside. 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. 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 ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118118200/118118181/89f2007d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bama Beachin 365 - Fort Morgan 3-Bedroom Pet Friendly - Short Walk to the Beach Fort Morgan Pines - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=118118181&PinnedHotelID=118118181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72690000/72689400/72689334/d48e5dbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Updated House - Steps From the Beach - Fort Morgan - Signature Properties Fort Morgan - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 37 reviews CA $307 CA $840 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=72689334&PinnedHotelID=72689334&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34430000/34424100/34424086/3da4b400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peach on the Beach - 3BR/2 BA - Fort Morgan - Pet Friendly Gulf Shores - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 38 reviews CA $195 CA $611 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=34424086&PinnedHotelID=34424086&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69870000/69864200/69864152/e9ee75c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surfside Retreat - Large house with private neighborhood beach access! 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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 ## About the area Gulf Shores is home to this vacation home. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Gulf Shores Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Zooland Mini Golf. Waterville USA and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. 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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](https://www.expedia.ca/Gulf-Shores-Hotels-Newly-Renovated-Beach-Cottage-For-2024.h96553788.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is October is the best month for the Gulf! located? > Situated in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1 mi (1.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## October is the best month for the Gulf! Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura B. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! Really enjoyed this property! Clean, updated and in close proximity to the beach. We rented a golf cart and drove it to the beach access at the end of the side street. The only downside is there is not many places for food, ice, etc. within a short distance. But the home itself was great! ![There was a great breeze under the house relaxing on the swing!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fc820842-aa04-4bd5-961f-07483b2ac9ec-1752076767813.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Laura B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin G. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Perfect Week This house was awesome. Perfect location. Walk to the beach was short. Sitting under the house after a day at the beach was wonderful . House was extremely clean and just as advertised . Highly recommend this house. Private yet close to everything. Five stars! ##### Robin G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrea C. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home and simple stroll to the beach. We stayed a week and had the best time! ##### Andrea C. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just as listed The place was very nice. Good location near the beach, easy short walk, or quicker drive. House was clean and well furnished. Only change I would make is to add blinds in dining room windows and one window on front. Thank you! ##### Mark S. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachelle W. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Looking for a getaway My family and I have been looking for a beach getaway we would want to repeat. Fort Morgan is that! Beautiful, safe, clean and quiet! Mermaids and Mimosas was a wonderful cozy place to stay as we enjoyed our week in Fort Morgan. ##### Rachelle W. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly C. Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend Loved this house. It was perfect for our family of 5. The owner was good at responding quickly to my thousands of questions. ##### Holly C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd M. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Nice, clean, and private. ##### Todd M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine W. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends and Family 4th of July - 9 people We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Fort Morgan for the week in Mermaids and Mimosas. The house was a short walk to the beach. We made the most of our week in the cottage and cooked almost every meal in the kitchen and all could sit around the great island in the middle and enjoy conversation. Thanks for a great week of relaxation! ##### Catherine W. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura C. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great fall break getaway The house was great for our family of 4 plus our goldendoodle. We enjoyed our stay. The walk to beach was about 5ish minutes which Holly did let us know about beforehand. We also found it easier to drive down next road over and park near the water access point when we had all our chairs/boogie boards. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Laura C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah P. Mar 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway The house was a great fit for our family. It had plenty of space and was stocked with everything we needed. Even though we were not directly on the beach we were still able to see the water and hear the waves crashing from the comfort of the deck. The proximity to the beach was a short walk for our teenager and the area was not over populated and quaint. ##### Hannah P. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashlie M. Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! No complaints at all about this property or the communication with the owner/property manager! The golf cart add on was worth it for our stay and came in very handy. Only a couple things I wish the property would have had: a larger shower/bath in the 2nd bathroom, actual closet in the 2nd bedroom and/or the washer/dryer in the bunk room and an extra ice maker 😂 but these are more my high maintenance requests. Thanks so much Holly for everything and checking on us during the controlled fire situation. Look forward to our next stay at Mermaids & Mimosas 💗 ##### Ashlie M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky N. Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mermaids and Mimosas The property was in a great location for us. We aren't into the busyness of places we visit for vacation, so this location was away from all of that but still close enough to drive to all of it. The beach area wasn't overcrowded, another plus. The beach house did have a problem with ants but wasn't a huge problem. Also, the foot boards on the beds stuck out about an inch which we caught out legs on while getting up during the middle of the night a few times. ##### Ricky N. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### PAMELA A. Sep 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location #### Very disappointing The house was nice fully remodeled well a equipped with everything you need. But my bedroom had ants in it, all on the floor well I didn’t notice until the 2nd night there when my husband put his face mask on for his machine and they were all over it and got on his head and face. So the next morning I got up and put my sweatpants on and they were all in them bit the crap out of my legs and feet. Well I went to the store and bought ant killer and I sprayed the whole house down and put out some poison in my room and bathroom. Well I thought that had killed them and made them go away but it didn’t and some how some got into our bed and I got bit on my upper lip by one. but that wasn’t even the worst the mosquitoes there was awful, and they look more like big horseflies then mosquitoes.I have more ants and mosquitoes bites then I have ever had in my life.And the walk to the beach it was no where near of what they described. There is no trail to the beach. You either drive or have about a 10 minute walk. And there is no public access to the bay unless you drive down the road or go to the pier.Also there was still some of the construction things left behind and nails everywhere on the concrete. underneath the house. But if you don’t mind ants and mosquitoes and the walk to the beach and no access to the bay than this is the place for you. It wasn’t the place for me or my family we will not be vacationing back at fort Morgan or ever staying in this home a again. ##### PAMELA A. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shandis C. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Very clean, close to the beach and had everything we needed! ##### Shandis C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tim P. Mar 18, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tim P. Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2025