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Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪97 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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 which is located less than 100 yards.
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

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Keywords: House, Ft. Morgan, Gulf Shores
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Fort Morgan Beach. Features include a water park and laundry facilities. A kitchen and a patio are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Fort Morgan Beach and 7 minutes by car from Fort Morgan
One of the best values in Ft. Morgan. Book your Vacation today! offers its guests a water park. One of the best values in Ft. Morgan. Book your Vacation today! also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property manager

Tina Scarborough

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkelling 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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 5 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 124 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

shelley m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ft. Morgan

I rarely leave reviews but this property is definitely a mixed bag. Easy walk to beach, well stocked kitchen. No internet, which as we had a guest from the UK and international data plans are so expensive, this was more than just a small inconvenience. The property owners are also over the top with communication. As in I didn’t respond through the VRBO app within 30 seconds and I was getting texts. Within a minute, I started getting phone calls and she kept calling until I answered-maybe the 4th/5th time? Then when I questioned the lengthy check out process (sweep/mop floors, wash sheets and have back on bed, clean the bathroom) as I had paid for the cleaning service which I feel should cover mopping, she called 15 times in a matter of minutes while we were trying to enjoy the beach. The excessive nature of the property owners more than make this property not worth it. I’m on vacation-call once, leave a message and I will return calls when I’m not trying to spend time with my family. The only time we had peace was after I blocked the number (25 calls/close to as many texts) and I also feel VRBO should do a better job at protecting customer information and force contact through their app. We have been taking beach vacations for 20 years and have never had a stay quite like this one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

loved it!

We enjoyed our stay and hope to book again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Very nice property. Awesome owners. Amazing beach!! We will be back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Redonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us!

Everything is exactly as described. it has everything you need, nothing you don't. Clean and quiet location, short walk to the beach. This was my first time here, but it will definitely not be my last!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

Had a good time surf fishing. Just a short walk to the beach where we were able to enjoy walks with our dog. Owner was very prompt to reply to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness

great

great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness

Short walk to the beach

Perfect affordable house that has everything you need for a peaceful relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quiet and close to the beach

Small but quaint 2 bedroom house with everything you need for a private trip to Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan area. The owner's are very accommodating to your needs with a quick call.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carolann B., Gardendale, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay so much. The location was perfect and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 Fort Morgan trip

We had a very pleasant trip. There were ants in the house, but not enough to bother any of us, did not appear furniture had been moved and cleaned under and behind; quite a build up of dust. It was great to be so close to the beach access. I loved being able to take our dogs to the beach and to meet so many other fur families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Bery nice place great price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Loved the location. House was just what we needed. We will be back 😍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place for the money

Older home but very clean and priced right. My wife and I will be staying here again. Short walk to the beach and beaches are not crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

Enjoyed it. Wish i could've stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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