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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Fort Morgan Beach and 7 minutes from Fort Morgan. .This vacation home is 21.8 mi (35 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Gulf State Park.

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 22 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 37.0 km
  • The Park at OWA - 34 min drive - 53.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬8 min drive

About this property

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

Reel House | 2BR/2BA Bay Cottage | Sleeps 5 | Pet-Friendly Renovated Retreat

WELCOME TO REEL HOUSE – A CHARMING, PET-FRIENDLY MOBILE BAY COTTAGE




TOP REASONS TO BOOK

• Completely renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with comfortable space for 5 guests

• King bed in master with private bath; twin-over-full bunk in second bedroom for kids or adults

• Fully furnished kitchen with new appliances

• Large 65” TV in living room for family movie nights

• Pet-friendly for one small dog (25 lbs max) with association restrictions



QUICK-VIEW BEDDING SUMMARY

PRIMARY BEDROOM: King bed

GUEST BEDROOM: Twin-over-full bunk bed


HOME LAYOUT

LIVING & DINING AREA: Comfortable open living space with large 65” TV and seating

KITCHEN: Fully furnished with all new appliances (no icemaker)

PRIMARY BEDROOM: King bed with attached private bath

GUEST BEDROOM: Twin-over-full bunk for children or adults



PROPERTY DETAILS

Welcome to REEL HOUSE, a completely renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage located on historic Mobile Bay, just 2 miles from Fort Morgan. Sleeping up to 5 guests, this delightful home offers a king-size bed in the master bedroom with private bath and a twin-over-full bunk in the second bedroom for children or adults. The fully furnished kitchen with new appliances makes preparing meals and snacks easy, while the large 65” TV in the living area provides entertainment after a day of fishing, beach activities, or relaxing by the bay. Enjoy the scenic views, outdoor adventures, and peaceful atmosphere that make this home a perfect getaway.



IMPORTANT NOTES

You must be 25 or older to book this property. No smoking. No parties or events.



PET POLICY

This home is dog-friendly for one small dog only (25 lbs max). Guests must notify us upon booking if bringing a dog. A pet fee applies. The following breeds are prohibited by the association by-laws: Doberman, Rottweiler, Chow, or Pit Bull. No other pets are allowed.



RULES FOR RENTING WITH A DOG

• Dog must be older than 9 months

• Dog must remain on a leash when outside of the house

• Guests must clean up after their dog

• No excessive barking



Failure to follow these rules will result in immediate eviction of you or your dog with no refund. If you prefer to board your pet, we recommend SeaPaws Dog Resort in Gulf Shores.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby, water skiing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 864 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether 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

1665-249588

Reel House | 2BR/2BA Bay Cottage | Sleeps 5 | Pet-Friendly Renovated Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house inside was immaculate and was very cozy for our family of 4 including our small dog. The kitchen was nicely stocked with the exception of a large mixing bowl. The bedrooms were on the smaller side, but the beds were super comfy. There were several soft or weak areas in the hallway flooring. The property manager was contacted with an immediate response. Throughout the stay though, the flooring in front of the cold air return vent began to crack.The property is located on the bay with a short walk to the ocean. During low tide, the water is very shallow in front of the house but was deep enough to launch our kayaks. The neighborhood was very peaceful and clean. The area under the house had a nice setup with crabbing equipment, paddle boards, kayaks, cleaning table, shower, etc; however, the ceiling is very low. If you are taller than 5’8, you have to duck in order to walk under the house. Needless to say, our mid-sized suv would not fit under the house. There was some trash lying around the edges of the concrete pad underneath the house. There was only one outside door to the home which was concerning to me in case of an emergency. Overall, it was an enjoyable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect. Host was super friendly and responsive. The home was very nice and super clean. Fantastic location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

The location was wonderful! Easy walk to the beach and great bay views from the home! The home was very clean! Great response time regarding any questions. My family looks torward to staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Will B.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda O.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not so peaceful retreat!

Pictures show a relaxing little cottage but little did we know they were building 2 houses right next door. Workers were there from early morning to late night, hammering, drilling and making a lot of noise. The peaceful retreat was far from it! The house being built next door is approximately 10-15 feet away, so very close. The cleanliness of the house was questionable also. Seems there were several spills and stains throughout the house. Kitchen counters had a spill of white goo??? No I would not recommend this house unless you had very low expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Construction noise was unexpected.

The house was great and the process was easy but we had no idea that construction was occurring right next door. Starting bright and early every day there was construction noise all day long. It made time on the porch not enjoyable. It was not a relaxing get-away as we had hoped. I just wish it had been disclosed so I could have made an informed decision.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alabama experience

Cozy,clean,comfortable. Liked location. Nicely decorated. Washer/dryer.Could have an updated coffee pot.Instructions on navigating tv in living room.Blankets for when it’s cold.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

R. Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

The home was very clean and the Beach is within walking distance. Wonderful place to stay if you’re fishing. I will definitely be back…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing quiet cove with a view

We enjoyed relaxing on the deck and watching the sunsets. The little private beach was a nice added attraction. Great place to get away from it all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

Everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little house

We enjoyed our stay in this house. It was very clean and in a great quiet location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This stay was perfect for the girls to get away! It would also be great for a family vacation with pets. Nice beach. The house was very clean, kitchen was well equipped to cook. Beds were comfortable. We will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Birthday

Loved the quietness of the area. They property was beautifully decorated, well maintained and well stocked, inside and out.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIN T., Allen

Liked: Cleanliness

Reel House on the Bay

We loved our stay at the Reel House. It's great little house with easy access to the beach. We will definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T., Stonington USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

We enjoyed our vacation hope to do again next year!! Thank You SOOOOOOO Very Much!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend trip

We just spent a few days but enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The house was beautiful. The view from the porch of the bay was absolutely stunning. We were close to a public beach access (was a little walk,but that’s ok). My son loved fishing off the private dock. House was very well stocked in the kitchen. My only concern was the grass. It was knee high and never cut the whole time we were there. I even texted the property management on the first day. My grand kids kept getting thorns in their legs trying to walk to the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity

We enjoyed our stay tremendously here. Very quiet and peaceful. The condo was just as advertised and it was simply spotless when we arrived. The vacant lots on both sides of the condo is a blessing and irritation. They could use some yard work done because the grass is super high and since we brought our fur baby it was a little stressful being that close to such high grass. Otherwise, everything was perfect! Great quiet neighborhood, easy walk to the beach across the street and the oyster floats in the bay are interesting to watch. While we were there they were emptying the floats and the amount of oysters from each float was simply amazing. Tacky Jack's and Sassy Bass Pizza is super close as well so that was very nice :) Hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023