One of the best values around. Perfect for beach time, enjoying Mobile Bay, etc

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9.4Outstanding
(114 Ratings)
"The host and facility were perfection at this charming get away. The house was spotlessly clean, no bugs or critters. The appointments were delightful-everything one needed, nothing one didn’t. It had..."
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9.4 / 10
Outstanding(114 Ratings)

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7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this house rental

Our Blue Bay House is a truly a unique property- it is one of if not the oldest, existing house in the Fort Morgan area- just look at the photos- it is built on pilings approximately two (2) feet tall- not eight (8) feet. It has withstood the wear, tear, and damages inflicted by numerous hurricanes over the years- the "worse" being Hurricane Camille in 1969, a Category 5 hurricane with the strongest recorded land fall in history with 175 mph winds; and, also Hurricane Frederick in 1979, a Category 3 with 100 mph winds. Between those two hurricanes, most structures in the Fort Morgan area were destroyed or sustained substantial damages. The Blue Bay House, although damaged in those horrific events, has hung in there!

When we purchased the property approximately ten (10) years ago, it was our understanding that the property was owned by two (2) generations of the Richards family. The prior owners had actually lived off of and from the offerings of Mobile Bay as their primary means of substance-fish, shrimp, oysters- and at times, used their home as a location for the selling of bait and fishing supplies to those visiting the Fort Morgan area in the 1950's and the l 960's. In more recent times, in the early 2000s, the home was used by the Richard's family for their annual family vacations during summer holiday periods such as the 4th of July.

Our renovation of the property has been out of respect for the property's history and our attempt to "restore" the house to its former state, with the addition of a few modem conveniences. The exterior color of the home was chosen as the house has "always" been blue.

The house is located directly on Mobile Bay and offers a 200 foot long pier for fishing, crabbing, shrimping, and the docking of your boat. The house is easily accessible with only (3) steps required for entry.
The Blue Bay House is a small house offering two (2) bedrooms- each having a full bed (plus there is a queen size sleeper sofa in the living area), there are no clothes closets- only open clothing storage areas; one (1) bath room a shower; and open (no cabinet doors) Blue Bay House no covered under-house under-house parking as do the "modern" homes in our coastal area which are built on pilings; it is a small house (approximately 800 square feet) being the next-to-last home on a dead end street- a few the "aspects" if you are interested in renting this property.

Because the Blue Bay House has a 200 foot pier located approximately 15 steps from the house's back deck, we ask that you use your best judgement in choosing to rent the home- all use of the pier is "at your own risk", as is docking your boat at the pier, and swimming in and around the property. A strict condition of your rental of the property is that children and your guests MUST be supervised at all times because you assume all risk for any and all personal injury associated with such activities.

That being said, we have installed during our renovation/restoration, central heat and air, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, free WiFi, small kitchen appliances, microwave, and satellite tv for your convenience and use. The bathroom has been renovated with a large, walk-in tiled shower. Perhaps the best feature of the Blue Bay House, besides its location directly on Mobile Bay, is a function of its location, being the absolutely beautiful sunrises and sunsets on Mobile Bay. If your vacation plans also include "beach time" - the beautiful, white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are 3/100ths of a mile south of the Little Blue Bay House. The Fort Morgan historical site, which contains a public boat launch, and the Mobile Bay Ferry to Dauphin Island, is 2.5 miles to the west. Tacky Jack's restaurant is approximately one mile to the west; the Sassy Bass restaurant is approximately 2.5 miles to the east. A convenience/dock store, the "Happy Hooker" bar, and charter bay and Deep Sea fishing is located at Gulf Shores Marina ( 1 mile to the west)e; a small grocery store is located in the "Sassy Bass" strip mall. Six miles to the east, adjacent to "The Beach Club" development with restaurant, "The Pines" has a gas station, convenience store, and restaurant.

Gulf Shores is 18 miles to the east- where all the conveniences (WalMart, numerous restaurants, fully stocked grocery stores, and the typical crowds of vacationers) are located. If your desired vacation accommodations are for a home near the Gulf, and with more room and newer construction.

Amenities at One of the best values around. Perfect for beach time, enjoying Mobile Bay, etc

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10
Outstanding(114 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
The host and facility were perfection at this charming get away. The house was spotlessly clean, no bugs or critters. The appointments were delightful-everything one needed, nothing one didn’t. It had an old school charm with space age cleanliness and freshness. Looking forward to another visit as it is a fisherman’s/woman’s paradise
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
We really enjoyed our stay at the Blue Bay house . It was perfect for our stay. The house was nice and clean and stocked with everything we needed . It has a cozy rustic feel. I enjoyed my mornings on the back deck looking out over the bay the best !! Our host Tina was so helpful and nice . We would definitely stay again !
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
I just left yesterday and I am missing this quaint little cottage terribly. I spent most of my time on the back porch with the fantastic view of the bay, watching the pelicans and cranes perched on the dock and diving for fish. The sunrise and sunsets were Spectacular!! I miss that wonderful smell of the salty sea breezes. I felt so at home and peaceful in this little cottage. It was very clean, bed was comfy, kitchen stocked with necessities, the view from the many windows was wonderful. No, this isn’t some fancy high dollar condo, but for me and my two pups, this was absolutely perfect. I can’t wait to go back again. Tina is an amazing lady!!! She checked in on me to make sure all was well and if I needed anything. Her communication was excellent and she is one of the most kindest and caring person I’ve ever met. I absolutely LOVED my stay at Blue Bay House and will definitely be back!!
6 / 10Average·Aug 2025
I’ve stayed at this property a couple of times. It’s not fancy which is fine and the location is great. However, lots of maintenance is needed. Weeds need to be cut back away from the house; we saw quite a few mice outside. There was a grill but no grilling utensils and the weeds were so high that we didn’t feel comfortable trying to grill. The dishwasher was full of dishes and the bath towels were left in the washer; we re-washed them. Every other time I’ve stayed here it’s been great. This time I was disappointed.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at One of the best values around. Perfect for beach time, enjoying Mobile Bay, etc. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is One of the best values around. Perfect for beach time, enjoying Mobile Bay, etc pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at One of the best values around. Perfect for beach time, enjoying Mobile Bay, etc?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.