How big is Wild Olive Cottage?

1400 square feet, with two master suites and a Jack-and-Jill suite connecting two bedrooms. Each master suite has a king-sized bed and private bathroom with walk-in shower. Bedroom three is a bunk room with triple twin-sized bunk beds, and bedroom four has another king-sized bed. Bedrooms three and four are connected by a bathroom that has a freestanding soaking tub with handheld sprayer. It sleeps nine total (with room for a 10th on the oversized sofa) and we think it’s a great fit for two families traveling with kids, a group of friends, a low-key bachelorette weekend or a vacation with the grandparents!

Where is the closest town with shopping, etc.?

It’s a twenty-five minute drive to the quaint beach town of Gulf Shores, Alabama, where you will find grocery stores, restaurants, souvenir shops, bakeries, putt-putt golf, a water park, amusement park, and more! There are also a couple of restaurants within a ten minute drive of the house, including our very favorite, Jesse’s on the Bay.

What are some activities in the area?

Besides lounging on the beach (which you could easily spend your entire stay doing!), there are some really fun activities in the Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan area! Some of our favorites include the Mobile Bay Ferry, the Alabama Aquarium, The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Owa theme park and indoor/outdoor water park, hiking trails at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, and booking a fishing charter, dolphin cruise, or pirate ship adventure for the kids at Hudson Marina! When you book a stay with us, we will send you a detailed digital guide with all of our favorite activities, restaurants, and shops in the area.

Where does the name come from?

The wild olive tree, Osmanthus Americanus, is one of the many native plants that thrive in the white sandy soil of the Gulf coast. Also known as “devilwood” because the wood is so difficult to split, these lush and fragrant trees can be found among the live oaks and loblolly pines that grow along the peninsula.

What is the closest airport?

The closest airport is Gulf Shores International airport, which services Houston, Knoxville, Saint Louis, Cincinnati, and Northwest Arkansas. New flights are currently being added , so check their website to see if a city near you offers a direct flight to Gulf Shores! The second closest airport is Pensacola International Airport, which is 1.5 hours drive from the house and connects with flights all over the world.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations can be made within 24 hours of booking for a full refund (does not apply to last minute bookings).