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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKiva Dunes Golf Course8 min drive
  • AirportPensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)92 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Vicki and I were looking for a place that we could escape the winter and found it here at Wasting Away. It’s a beach bun...
Heinz D.
Mar 3, 2024

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.

One of the best values in Ft. Morgan. Book your Vacation today!

'Wastin' Away' is a cabin that has been remodeled with modern conveniences. It is a small house, with two bedrooms and 1 bath, but has a large living area. It is close to the beautiful Gulf beaches, offering guests real value in their visit to the beach.
'Wastin' Away' is fully furnished- all you need to bring is your food and clothing for a fun time at our un-crowded, beautiful white sand beaches.
For those interested in bay or gulf fishing, a public boat launch on the Fort Morgan historic site, approximately 2 miles away, offers quick access to both Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Pets are allowed on our beaches as is alcohol, plus you don't have to remove beach equipment every evening.

Thanks for your interest in "Wastin' Away"!

TINA

If your dates are not available, please check out our other properties.
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Keywords: House, Ft. Morgan, Gulf Shores

Property manager

Tina Scarborough

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed in house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
5 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: DOGS ONLY - Disclose all Pets at time of Booking

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Gulf Shores Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 3 min walk
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 17 min walk
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 45 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sassy Bass Market Place - 9 min drive
  • Tacky Jacks - 12 min walk
  • BGH Cafe - 44 min drive
  • A Resturant Group/Sassy Bass - 4 min drive
  • The Last Stan - 44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One of the best values in Ft. Morgan. Book your Vacation today! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

How much does it cost to stay at One of the best values in Ft. Morgan. Book your Vacation today!?

As of Jun 6, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One of the best values in Ft. Morgan. Book your Vacation today! on Jun 7, 2024 start from $125.0, excluding taxes and fees. 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at One of the best values in Ft. Morgan. Book your Vacation today!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One of the best values in Ft. Morgan. Book your Vacation today!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One of the best values in Ft. Morgan. Book your Vacation today! located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location
This property is located in a family and pet friendly neighborhood. Gulf Shores is a short and easy drive away and Dauphin Island is a fun Ferry ride away. The beach is just steps away! The communication from the property managers was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heinz D., Newark

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Home Alabama
Vicki and I were looking for a place that we could escape the winter and found it here at Wasting Away. It’s a beach bungalow cottage with everything you need to enjoy Fort Morgan, one of the best kept secret's. The place had what we needed and if it wasn’t there we went to the Dollar General to get it. Wasting Away is about the beach, surf fishing, Mardi Gras and the Blue Angles flying by. If you have pets it’s perfect, a short walk to the dog friendly beach and miles of open space to run and play. The open floor plan has the longest kitchen center piece I’ve ever seen. Great for gatherings and just spreading out a buffet. Wasting Away is for independent minded people that can improvise, making it what you want it to be. It was the perfect place for the beach hippie in me. We plan to come back soon.
Stayed 120 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in the Sun
We had a very nice time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini vacation
Everything was great ,close to beach house was great ( bathroom area little small but works). Will look into staying again if in area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
We loved our stay here! So cozy and close to the beach. It was just me and my SIL and the weekend was relaxing and refreshing. Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jessica S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT STAY HERE
Do not stay here unless you love extra unwarranted charges. We were charged $150 for leaving a very little food in the fridge and a little trash in a bag in the kitchen. I have proof! Ask me for details. TERRIBLE hosts. Called and harassed me. I have the pics that caused them to do so. Love fort Morgan, this is the first place to make me not enjoy my time here. Tina Scarborough and husband are awful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and amazing location!
This place is wonderful! It was just right for two adults. Sure, the furnishings might be a bit dated, but they were functional. And nothing can beat this location! We wanted a quiet place for some beach R&R, and we got exactly that!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristal S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2023
We were very pleased, the house was nice and clean and not far from the beach. Tina was an awesome host and we will stay in a property owned by her, if available, next time we go on vacation. Convenient to Gulf Shores snd places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly and relaxing atmosphere
We enjoyed our stay, this was our first time to stay at Ft.Morgan and we discovered a paradise. It was refreshing to enjoy an beautiful beach without the fanfare of more popular areas. Definitely a must on our future beach trips. The rental was dated but clean. It was a camp experience. Our next stay request will include 2 bathrooms and a larger shower. But all in all it was a good place to stay for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach week
The house was amazing a little small but for a family of 4 perfect. The house is a little lower to the ground than the rest of the houses down there so if you are over 6 foot tall you have to watch your head. The house was clean an comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!!
Pictures don’t do this place justice! My family and I had the most wonderful time here! We are looking to book again! Just wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Destry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just like Home.
Nice, comfortable home. Enjoyed the visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle c.

Liked: Cleanliness
time away
house was perfect for the 2 of us. Close walk to beach, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Bums & Night Crabbers
Beach house was tidy. Close walk to beach. Beach was very clean and private. Hosts were accommodating nd friendly. Readily available if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethel L., Motley

Liked: Cleanliness
Wastin' Away
Property showing some age but was well cleaned, well stocked, and owners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robin S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Avoid! This place is not maintained!
If you like staying in a dirty, old house then this is the place for you! The house has major deferred maintenance issues (broken lamps, deck that is buckled with nails sticking up) as well as old furniture, dishes, etc (seriously, this stuff is what you’d find on the side of the road AFTER a yard sale bc it would not be bought). I’m talking about chipped dishes & mugs, and the oldest, nastiest pots and pans. There is little to no lighting at the bottom of the stairs and treacherous, HUGE uneven pavers. I fell at night on them walking my dog and split my head open. It was not a fun trip at ALL. It’s obvious the owners have zero pride of ownership. I’ve stayed in rustic cottages on Ft Morgan for YEARS and have never encountered anything as bad as this one. Would not recommend at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Time Wastin' Away
Everything about the house was as advertised. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach, which was generally not too populated. Check-in & checkout were smooth, and we encountered no issues with the house. The expandable dog gate was a real plus, allowing our two doodles access to the full deck without worry about them escaping. We would like to return. Although the yard of our rental was mowed, many adjacent lots were not, leading to sand spurs everywhere!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Bash 22
This was our first vacay since Covid and we rented this house and another one from Joe and Tina! The houses were perfect and she was only a phone call away if we needed anything! When the add says fully stocked kitchen, it means it! We had everything from spices to all kinds of pots and pans! The AC works amazing 🥶and the huge kitchen island definitely comes in handy! Check in was super easy and Tina always made sure we didn’t need anything. We’ll definitely be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maddie N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Condemnable Property!
We rented this property for a week, but within 30 minutes of arriving, we left and went to a hotel. The next day I notified the owner that we would not be staying for the week. I realize this property is older and therefore, definitely more affordable but it is simply unacceptable. Please, please avoid the mold, dirt, dust and just plain filth factor of this property!! I don't want anyone else to fall victim to a ruined vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay at Wastin Away!
We enjoyed our stay! We have stayed at a family members house that is directly across the street for several years now. When that house was not available, we were excited to find Wastin Away. We love the area and enjoy being able to walk to the beach, bring our dog with us, and feel safe letting the kids play outside. We had a great, relaxing family vacation here! Thanks Joe & Tina!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Elmi P., Pawnee, Illinois

Pretty good
We loved the location of the home. It is in need of some work and a good deep cleaning for sure. It’s pretty run down. The one bed is pretty comfortable the other one is pretty bad. Closet space is not the best the one room closet is filled with a hot water heater and cleaning supplies. Bathroom is pretty small as well. The living room/ kitchen area is large and very nice
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach
The property was the perfect location. Close to the beach, just a short walk. House was clean and had everything we needed for the week. A huge plus was being able to bring our dog. The beach is also dog friendly. Don’t waste your time going to Tacky Jacks pricy and bad food. Sassy Bass seafood was great but there breakfast buffet was horrible. There is only to places to get groceries. Sassy Bass has a grocery store and there is a dollar general as well. If your looking to just relax and do nothing this is the place for you !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Beach Home
Property was as described. We had a comfortable stay and wasn’t very far from the beach. Communication was great with Joe and Tina.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley F., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Well loved house in great location
The location is excellent, about a 90 second walk to the beach. The house is comfortable with everything you need to cook meals at home. It is a more rustic property that is a little rough around the edges but it is a good value for the price. Overall we had a great trip, definitely check out the Sassy Bass, the food and service are excellent! Don’t waste your time or money at Tacky Jacks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

dawn t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for our family. Enjoyed the friendly people around us and the short walk to the beach
We enjoyed our stay. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Perfect distance to the breach. So glad we could afford something so close to the beach. We enjoyed the large island in the kitchen it was perfect for our family of 6. We hope to be able to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022