BON SECOUR COTTAGES , Gulf Shores, Alabama Vacation Rental by Owner

We spent a week of fun in the sun. Fishing, swimming. Pack is lunch before heading out for the day. Then come home to a cool comfortable cottage. We grilled a fresh flounder and white trout we caught off surf. If I don't like being on beach front . This is the place to stay. Beautiful little historic fishing village all around you. 1/2 mile walk to the waterfront were the boats unload fresh daily catches.

I cannot say enough good things about Phil's cabin! It was perfect for me, so pieceful and quiet, just beautiful. Everything you may need is thought of. I plan to stay again when I come down again.

Phil And Toni Turner's reply:

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Property was absolutly perfect for what we wanted for our vacation. Cottage had everything we needed to relax and enjoy and was very clean. Phil. the owner, had great communication and even had a 3-ring binder for areas of interest and information during our stay. Close to seafood outlets(Billy's and Aquila) for fresh seafood. We practically went every day for our fishing trips. Definitly will stay again and reccommend to others!

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We appreciare Phil allowing us to stay at such a cozy place of his. It was clean when we arrived, Phil provided some extra toiletry items for our use, checked in on us, gave us reccommendations on what to visit/where to spend our time, and kept instructions clear. Highly reccommend checking out the cottages!

Phil And Toni Turner's reply:

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The cottage was the perfect place for two people looking to relax.Quiet neighborhood. Wooded and peaceful. The beach was only 20 minutes away. Plus there is a dock to fish from that is only one minute drive away. When we arrived the owner had placed a cart to use unloading our luggage. That was a nice touch and helped tremendously. They also provided beach unbrella and chairs available. We grilled steaks with grill and charcoal they provided. The service and communication was top notch. we would definitely stay again. 

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We loved it! Very cozy for two people. The cottage was super clean! Mr. Phil was vert nice and accommodating. The TV wasn't working and he didn't stop til he got it fixed. We fished off the docks. They were very nice even though we didn't catch anything. Lol! Literally 10-15 mins from EVERYTHING including the beaches. The only problem we had was the bed. We have a King at home so sleeping on a Queen was nor fun but no fault of Mr. Phil. We would defimitly stay again and highly reccommend this ptoperty. Thank you Mr. Phil!

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The cottage made our vacation. It was so cute and comfortable. It had everything we needed. I will definitely stay there again if we go back to Gulf Shores. Phil was a great host!

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Very clean and well maintained property in a nice quiet area. Close to town, beaches and attractions. The owners were very nice and thought of everything needed to make our stay as pleasnt and enjoyable as possible. 

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Thoughly enjoyed my stay. Grounds are well kept, cottage was clean and the hosts were very nice. 

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Cute bungalow and just perfect for getting away with wife. Just the right size for two. Phil was awesoand very helpful. Would reccommend.

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Awayfrom the hustle and bustle of Gulf Shores but close enough to go for a day at the beach. We loved the sea food resturant less than a mile away. It was also very close to fresh seafood markets on the river. The owner was welcoming and kind as well.

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My sister, our dog and I enjoyed staying in the cottage and still being close to relatives staying in a condo in Gulf Shores. 

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We had never been to the Gulf Coast and decided it would br fun to take a week to travel and break up our long winter! It was an awesome trip with so much to see and do.Liked cleanliness

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Peaceful, quiet, respectful, friendly, great weather. just what we needed!

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Liked: Cleanliness

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Nice and quickoff a country road.

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This was so nice and clean, off the beaten path, loved the dock down the road to fish and relax. Only a few mins from gulf shores down the road. Great little town. Will be back for sure.

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I loved this little cottage. It was perfect! Iwill stay here again if I am ever in this area.

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I stayed herewith my two dogs for a week. Checking in and out was a breeze. The cottage was so cute and just what I needed. The thoughtful touches including the folder with dog friendly rcommendations and all the little extras you might forget to bring yourself were provided and appreciated.

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Liked: Cleanliness

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From VRBO# 403610

Wonderful place to stay it’s beautiful and relaxing. The owners was friendly and helpful. Will stay again.

very nice, quaint place to stay! after 16+ yrs of ALL WORK and no play, we needed exactly what Phil & Toni offers.... Quiet & Tranquility! the little cottage was perfect! short drive to everywhere! Everything you would need was there! my only regret was that i didn't get to meet phil personally... next time! Looking forward to going back soon! Thank You Phil & Toni

I can say enough on how accommodating Phil was to meet our needs. Always prompt and efficient. We had to shorten our stay because of circumstances created by the coronavirus but our accommodation were clean and everything two people need for an extended stay.

The cottage was so cute and felt like home! From VRBO #403610 8/7/19

Beautiful place to stay. Lots of shade and nice breezes. 

From VRBO #403610 5/11/19

The landloard was very helpful and friendly. Everything was nice and enjoyable to have a lovely porch to sit and enjoy the birds and warm sunshine. Would reccommend staying there.

From VRBO #403610 3/11/19

Very clean and comfortable. Charming home with all the items you need for your stay. Owners are very nice and helpful. They go above and beyound. Short drive to Gulf Shores.

From VRBO #403610 10/16/18

One of the favorite homes we've stayed in over the years. It was adorable, clean and had all the comforts of home, including bird feedwes, grill(charcoal even supplied), picnic table, porch chairs with fan for extra warm days. What a delight Phil was...attentative to all our needs. It wasn't such a long drive from Ohio. we'd visit again...so affordable. Thanks you Phil for sharing this lovely place with us... you are the best.
From Trip Advisor 10/17/18

This little cottage in Bon Secour was just the right place and location for us. It is in a quiet neighborhood and it is beautifully maintained inside and out. Although it is off the main (heavily traveled) Gulf Shores Parkway, it is conveniently close to our favorite spots. We could quickly get to Foley or Gulf Shores with a short drive. Phil provided lots of helpful information before we even left home; such as, how to avoid most of the traffic around Foley when coming in. He also had little extras like bottles of OJ, V8 juice and water in the fridge for us. Plus, there was an up-to-date local newspaper and brochures about local attractions and activities. And, he provided a binder with information about the cottage and its amenities and rental rules. Everything was clear and easy to understand. Just a great place to let go and enjoy just being alive. Definitely would stay here again.

Our stay was fantastic. The cottage was perfect for us and it had all the amenties we needed during our stay and more. Phil is such awonderful host. Thank you! 

From VRBO 8/11/18

Our stay as fantastic.The cottage was perfect for us and it had all the amenities we needed through our stay and more. Phil was the perfect host.
Thank you!

Perfect for two people on a getaway! Phil the owner was a great person to meet and helpful with all questions. The cottage was well maintained and equiped.
The loaction of cottage was excellant! Close enough to drive to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan and Destin Fla(90) minute drive). Tin Top lcted close to cottage was a great place to eat!
We are highly recommending staying at Bon Secour Cottage.

This was the perfect rental for my husband, me and our dog.Very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed for our home away from home.

Phil is very nice and checks to make sure everything is okay.
The cottage is exactly like the pictures.
Second time we have stayed here and can't wait for third time.

My husband and I were booked to spend the week at this rental. We have been anticipating our first grown up only vacation in 25 years. Unfortunately, the fates conspired against us and we were unable to travel to Bon Secour for our vacation. I wanted to leave a review to say Phil was amazing to work withduring this entire process. Patient with my MANY questions, quick to reply when I contacted him and very understanding when we contacted him and very understanding when we had to cancel. Our refund was returned to my account immediately. When I say immediately, I mean within 15 minutes of my contacting him. I hope that I will get to meet Phil some day soon. If his rental is as nice as he is, it will be a wonderful stay!

No surprises!!! Very clean and just 10 minutes from beach. Phil was very nice and checked to make sure everything was okay. Hopefully will stay again.

Nice house, had fun owner has crab traps to use. We caught over 20 crabs made excellant hot dip and crab salad. You can fish at private dock on river. The house is a great value. We go to Gulf Shores area at least once a year and will be renting this house again next year. Phil is great if you need something he is avaiable but gives you space. Donna and I enjoyed our stay very much. There are also beach chairs available.  Source Trip Advisor

We came down to visit with my parents who live in Elberta.The cottage we stayed in was absolutely spotless and we really appreciated the little amenities provided. We had coffee every day and little snacks and all the conforts of home. Everything was absolutely perfect. We only got to see Phil one day since we weren't there much and he helped us with the Heater/AC. The neighborhood was quaint and beautiful and we will definitely stayagain the next time we visit.
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Louisiana Wonderful place to stay! Cozy cottage close to the Bon Secour river and a 10 min drive to the beach! Very peaceful and beautiful! Phil is a joy! We can't wait to go back! The tin top restaurant just down the road is excellent!!! Source: Flip Key/ Trip Advisor

Dalton, Ga. last month I set up my Brother and his wife with a trip to cottage A for a week. They loved it so much that we all went back on oct 15th until today oct 23 rented both cottages and could not have been any better. When we needed anything just a quick call Phil was right there to take care of it. Just want to let everyone know quiet and peaceful close to everything. Would recommend this place to anyone who ask We will go back as often as possible Thanks again Phil Stayed: October 2016 Submitted: October 24, 2016 Source: VRBO

Cottage was very clean and comfortable. We had everything that we needed other than groceries. Location is only 15 minutes to the beach and attractions. Owner is very friendly and helpful and gave us our privacy. Great seafood stores within a mile from location for the freshest seafood. Having a grill at the cottage was definitely a plus. Source: Flip Key/Trip Advisor

Ellis Grove, IL It doesn’t get much better than this. The owner is a perfectly wonderful and considerate host. Clean cozy cottage is in a relaxed quiet, safe environment. Nice location to walk, jog, bike or fish. If one so desires it is a six minute walk to the private dock or a wonderful open-air seafood market. Within 15 minutes you can be walking on the beach at Gulf Shores. We absolutely loved and enjoyed our stay. Source: VRBO

Away from the busy world of the tourist areas. Cozy and very comfortable. Phil was wonderful. He was attentive to us being as comfortable as possible. Great stay would definately return. Source: Flip Key/Trip Advisor

Honoraville, Alabama These cottages are small (as advertised), but served our needs perfectly. Having a washer and dryer was great. Everything you need is there. The cottage is very clean and premises well kept. Owners are extremely nice. We will be back! Source: Flip Key/Travel Advisor

My wife and I just spent a week in cabin B. We absolutely loved it. To be honest we were a bit worried about how nice it could be at such a low price, but the house is spotlessly clean, we had all we needed, and we probably saw Phil every day in case we needed anything (we didn't). Phil couldn't be a nicer guy, and at about 15-20 minutes from the beach it was just right to be accessible but far enough away to be quiet. The area is nice and seems safe, and walking to the river and sitting out on the dock was a nice way to end each day! Stayed: April 2016 Submitted: May 17, 2016 Source: VRBO

We usually camp at Gulf State Park when we vacation in Gulf Shores, but there were no campsites available, so we checked out VRBO for the first time. We were very pleased with this choice. The cottage was very affordable, was the right size for us and had everything we needed, including books and puzzles. Phil was the perfect host, especially when we had car trouble and had to stay an extra five days (fortunately the cottage was available). The location was perfect - nice, quiet neighborhood, and walking distance to the fish markets and the Tin Roof Restaurant, and 15-20 minutes to the beaches or to Foley for shopping. We will definitely consider staying here again. Thanks for everything, Phil. Source: VRBO

Wolcott, New York This is our 4th stay at these cottages. We have always found them to be clean and well equipped with everything you could want. The area is very safe and beautiful and close to the Bon Secour river. The neighbors are very friendly and helpful. Phil is a great person and takes pride in his rentals. He is very prompt if there is a problem and goes out of his way to make you feel like friends. Close to everything happening in the area but far enough away to enjoy nature and the quiet of a small village. Stayed: January 2016 Submitted: March 1, 2016 Source: VRBO

This may have been our seventh stay with Phil and can't say enough about how we enjoyed things. It's off the beaten path yet close enough to all the interesting places and attractions with just a short drive. My wife thinks it's like having our own little place on the Gulf. Maybe the best thing about the place is Phil, he keeps things as neat as a pin with lots of little personal touches like keeping the bird feeder filled. He's part host, part tour guide and interpreter and all around good guy. We were there a couple of years ago when there was a freakish down pour (24 inches in Pensacola). He stayed on the property all night until things settled down to make sure we didn't get flooded. He even offered shelter at his nearby home if things got worse. We're counting the days until our next visit. Stayed: December 2015 Submitted: December 29, 2015 Source: VRBO

Totally enjoyed our stay at Phil and Toni's cottage. It had everything we needed to feel right at home. Two local seafood markets close by made dinnertime a fresh and scrumptious treat. Phil was pleasant and answered many questions we had about the area. We will definitely be back.