At the beginning of our booking we were emailed by host because “booking two weeks before a trip is scammy” she claimed.However, we talked & it was verified & booked.The pictures look great & there was a long list of things to do around the area.Little did we know that long list was provided to take away from what the “river house” was lacking.The pictures & descriptions provided details of things that were actually there. No porch swing, a run down fish cleaning station, & a “river” that was stagnant bend. It wasn’t refreshing at all. The houses are so close together that little privacy is given & there’s an apparent HOA which should also be mentioned upon booking.We chose this place because it was pet friendly & we chose to bring our 2 dachshunds rather than boarding them for the weekend.Our trip began rocky when I didn’t realize I only booked a house for a group of 4 & I had 6 in our group.Two of us bought hotel rooms to fix the situation after being threatened to be kicked out by the host She claimed only 4 are allowed due to HOA guidelines but both parties next to us had more than 4 all weekend.She also had a ring doorbell camera to watch while you’re there. We left a day early due to doing everything we wanted to do.I started receiving hateful aggressive messages from the host with claims of things we did while there which have all been untrue.The rugs have pet hair embedded in them.If you stay please take before pics of EVERYTHING so you aren’t wrongfully accused!!

The host was very responsive, location was close to the beaches, zoo and local restaurants. Canoeing in the river was awesome and caught some fish. We will be going back again.

Great place on the river. Family had a blast canoeing, fishing and lounging on the deck. Communication with the host was fantastic and she was always quick to respond. House had everything we needed and the deck was secure for the dogs to enjoy the sun. Not a lot of grass for the fur babies but they had no trouble finding a favorite spot. We will definitely be coming back.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent at your river cabin! It was extremely peaceful and quiet, just what a semi-retired couple was looking for. Really enjoyed a paddle down the river in the canoe. Off the main drag, but still near several nice dining establishments, and the beach. It's on my list of place to go back to! Regards, Gaylon & Dianne

We was so happy with everything. I will say there was Everything you would need to cook with . Very well stocked . It was our anniversary ❤️ and this was the perfect getaway spot . Definitely looking forward to our next visit here . Fishing was so fun and so peaceful. Can't wait to return.

This cabin was absolutely immaculate and extremely well kept. It is outfitted with most everything you need. The location is great, restaurants and shopping close by. We enjoyed sitting on the deck watching all the birds, they really put on a show diving for fish..really fun to watch! Host Beverly is a dream to communicate with, super helpful & responsive!! I highly recommend this cabin! Would definitely return!

The accommodations were as advertised. The cabin was well furnished and maintained. Perfect location. You can relax at the cabin and enjoy the wildlife of the Bon Secour or travel 10 minutes and chill at the beach. Thank you, Beverly, we had a wonderful time.

We enjoyed it thoroughly!!!

This is the second year we have stayed at this property. Then kitchen is well stocked, the couch has reclining seats and the overall house is comfortable. We really enjoy seeing all the birds off the front deck and feeding the ducks. On a typical day, you might see pelicans, cormorants, ducks, turtles, blue heron, white egrets and even a stork. The towels are of good quality and the king bed is very comfortable. Bring beach chairs and beach towels. We used the lower level for a get together with friends and it was a pleasant place to be. The house also has a Kuerig as well as a coffee pot. The second bedroom is small but fine for kids or a short stay. House was very clean as well.

Our stay at this house was just perfect. It’s located right on the water and I really enjoyed feeding the turtles that swam up every day. Beverly is a wonderful host. The house was very clean and well maintained. We would love to stay here again if we’re in the area.

Very clean. Furniture comfortable and sized for an average Sized adult. Very quiet location. Water access. Wildlife abounds. Location near to restaurants and shopping. Host was responsive and helpful.

Beautiful camp on the river! Close to the beach and all the actvities of the the Gulf Shores area. If you're looking for a quiet place to stay with a small family, away from the bigger condos, this is the perfect place!

Such a beautiful and relaxing place! Feeding the turtles and watching the blue herons were the highlight of our Morning and evening. Location is wonderful! You have the feeling of seclusion while stores, restaurants, and beaches are within a reasonable distance. Beverly, the property manager was very helpful and always super quick to respond to messages! We will definitely be back!

Overall great experience only suggestions I have is to have more household supplies. There was some of these items (toilet paper- paper towels and trash bags) We had to go to Walmart to buy more of those products there was some but not enough for a week stay. Very well supplied with everything else coffe pot toaster utensils bowls plates etc WE WILL RETURN THANK YOU

It was our first time to the Gulf Shore, AL. The house was extremely confortable and clean with a beautiful view on the Bon Secour River. The location was very convenient and also peaceful. We really loved staying there for our beach vacation !

This is a beautiful, peaceful retreat with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Beverly is an amazing hostess with great communication. We have stayed here two years in a row and look forward to coming back. The cabin is a short drive to the beach with the peacefulness and serenity of the river.

Found this little gem as an alternative to beach stay while in town for baseball. It was absolutely perfect for a family of 4 who love nature and fishing! Amazing view, clean, good kayaking and fishing. We even caught a few crabs. Great proximity to everything we needed but far enough removed from the tourist craziness. So glad we found this!

Relaxing and quiet! Close to everything but far enough away to stay away from the crowds! Was really surprised that both a cone coffee pot and a Keurig coffee maker were available. Plenty of comfortable furniture and plenty of seating on the porch and deck. So relaxing to sit outside and watch all the wildlife to include turtles, birds and jumping fish.

Every we had hoped for and more. Peaceful clean.. An over all charming location. Galley being right next door was a plus and Beverly was so helpful when we had a question. Thanks for sharing your special place with us

Everything was as advertised. Cleanliness was top notch. Furniture was very comfortable and neighbors in the area (other river cabins) were friendly, quiet and very respectful. Loved being right on the river, viewing shore birds, turtles etc. Seemed like everyone was fishing off their docks. Road noise from CR 10 was heavier than I had anticipated, but certainly not a deal breaker. Host was always accessible and helpful. It was the perfect 3 week spring vacation for my wife and I. We will stay there again.

Quiet place to stay away from all the beach traffic. Very clean and accommodating house.

We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage right on the river across from 'bird island', what the locals call the island across from the cottage. The cormorants would roost each night and we saw pelicans, an eagle, egrets and blue herons. Pus a ton of turtles. It was very quiet with a nice seating area on the porch and under the house. It was about a 25-minute drive to the beach due to traffic. The beds were comfortable and we really enjoyed the reclining living room furniture. TV worked great. The kitchen was well equipped. The Galley restaurant is right next door and has a new owner whom we met. Our favorite restaurant was the Tin Roof just down the road. It is a short trip to the seafood stores where the boats come in from fishing and shrimping. The owner was responsive to some items the house needed. Bring a hair dryer, life vests (if you want to use the canoe) and your own beach chairs and towels. We also enjoyed meeting some of the neighbors. We plan to come back in 2024!

This house is so charming. It has everything you need for a super comfortable week. The kitchen, livingroom and bedrooms and baths are so charming. The washer/dryer is a bonus. Outside you can watch many birds from the deck and dock. The home is located close to everything just a few miles away. We will stay again next time we are in the area.

Super cute and clean Bon Secour river cottage! We had some cool weather, even for February, but the wildlife viewing up on upper deck made wearing double sweatshirts worth it. There were nice days too. From Minnesota, we were in our element we love. Host is super friendly and her communication answered any questions I had. Lower level deck area is a great seating area. Restaurant nearby was a bonus. Great stay! Thanks! Loved it!

Nice area to be.

This was a wonderful stay for a month. Communication with the host was quick, straightforward, very clear and timely. Check in was very easy. The property is sparkling clean, comfortable, well appointed and is in a beautiful setting, extremely convenient to shopping, dog park, restaurants, etc. The boat launch was just a few steps away so it was very easy to launch kayaks. On the Bon Secour, we saw dolphins multiple times, a manatee and got in some very successful fishing days. We would like to return for a similar trip.

Cute and convenient cottage easy to access and located next to The Galley (great food, btw) on the Bon Secour (but in oxbow where water gets too low (depending on tides) at times to launch a boat for fishing. Clean and comfortable, an overall great place with super friendly owner. We would definitely go back for a short getaway.

This rental was perfect for what we wanted, a whole house, on the water, central to the beach but also close to the highway so we could sight see the rest of southern alabama without getting stuck in beach traffic. House was so so cute. Turtles swam up to us as we arrived and we watched different birds come and go. It was clean, plenty of space for the two of us although four would have been comfortable as well!

Excellent communication and very quiet and clean property

We prefer staying off the beaten path and this was a great fit for our little family. It is a nice little two-bedroom cottage surrounded by similar cottages, river front. Really appreciated having the washer and dryer in the unit. Nice views of the river. Enjoyed napping on the upper porch and hanging out in the shaded areas underneath. Full kitchen with full size refrigerator. The master bedroom bed was quite comfortable. 15ish minute drive from most everything we wanted to do during the trip, and a nice and quiet area which we much prefer over the chaos and busyness of the beach. Also, a community pool is available. And the wi-fi was good. Bring a hairdryer. Also, worth noting, the cleaning fee wasn't exorbitant like many places on vrbo and similar sites. Service fee was high but that is not on the owners, that's on vrbo. We search for places that do not gouge for those fees. Vacations are becoming harder and harder for regular hard-working Americans in this economy so please know we greatly appreciate that. Would definitely recommend!

If you're looking for something different from the usual beach hotel or condo this is a fantastic option. Away from all the heavy traffic but still very close to all the beaches and attractions. Our 6 year old loved feeding the ducks and turtles in the river and we must've seen 1,000 different types of birds while relaxing on the porch. Very clean and well maintained and great communication with the owners. The only minor negative was some people in the house next to us having parties every night. Got a little noisy at times but it was not at all a deal-breaker or anything. Highly recommended!

Beautiful location if you enjoy seeing wildlife on the river and not having to deal with parking and crowds of people.