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Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views!

Enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches and see the dolphins while relaxing in a rocking chair in the covered back patio. This lovely beachfront getaway cottage sleeps 8-10 comfortably in one king-size bed, one queen-size bed and 4 bunk beds, with two full-size sofas in the family room (they do not fold out, but people can sleep on them).

Replaced flooring and sofas in January, 2022. We removed the tile and installed a waterproof laminate - so far guest feedback has been very positive. We also replaced the roof in 2021, and the ocean-side windows in 2020. It never ends!

Family-friendly, clean and very unique as it is surrounded by palm trees and other Gulf Coast vegetation. Large screen television with DVD and Roku (streaming). There are no paid-for television channels (streaming only).

Guests frequently rent both sides of the Duplex (Dolphin West and Sea Turtle East) if they wish to have more bedrooms, yet have two separate living areas (one side for Grandparents, and the other side for young children, etc.) - total capacity on both sides is 20, with six bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Renting both sides at once is frequently more economical than renting a comparable 6 bedroom home (with only one living area) in Fort Morgan.

We deal with many repeat visitors, which is the best testimonial of all. We are confident that once you visit our home, we will be seeing you again and again . . .

NOTE: ** If your group is larger, please also view my adjacent cottage at Vrbo # 219633

Property manager

Keith Kellison

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Beachfront Paradise
Beautiful Beachfront Paradise! Gulf Shores
Beautiful Beachfront Paradise! Private vacation home
Luxurious Beachfront Home! Granite Italian Tile Floors Etc
Beautiful Beachfront Paradise! Private vacation home Gulf Shores

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 47 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪BGH Cafe - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪A Resturant Group/Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Ferry - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is steps from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

So close to the water and very relaxing! The beach was not busy at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This is my 3rd stay in Fort Morgan and by far my favorite! I would definitely book this again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10

The house was great and the beach ia right out the back door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Comfortable furnishings. Nicely staged. Plenty of kitchen wares. Can’t speak highly enough about the owners. Promptly responded to text questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Perfect location. Just walk out the door and right on the beach. It was great for my elderly mom since walking on the sand is hard for her. Communication with Keith was great. We had a very relaxing week even with the stormy weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great beach access! Beautiful beaches - just perfect. We’ve been coming here to this house for 9 years! Love it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10

This is our second stay at this property. Everything was as it should be. Will rent again if available next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This house was perfect for our group of six. Plenty of room for everyone. The location is amazing - literally steps from the beach! The listing was a little unclear about the fact that this a duplex. We weren’t even sure which side of the house was ours when we arrived and just hoped that we didn’t freak out the neighbors by trying to open the wrong door. The owner was very responsive to our messages upon arrival. Would definitely book this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Everything was as described if i could describe in one word. The word would be PERFECT
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Perfect for our small family group. We had a blast and was able to enjoy walking straight to the beach. The back deck was perfect size for night time games/cards!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Kitchen missing a few things. You have about 14 skillets but only one saucepan. We bought measuring spoons and cups and left them for the next guests. The location is good, easy walk onto the beach. We were really impressed that both sides of the duplex were occupied and we didn’t hear a sound from the other side.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Things went very smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10

Another great vacation, this is our 3rd time ,staying at this property at Fort Morgan. We love it ! Keith is responding immediately, if you have questions. My family enjoyed every minute of our stay there. We definitely will come back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Very relaxing and just steps to the beach. If you’re looking for quiet & secluded during September, this is it. Only one busy beach day. Only two minor complaints: 1) thermostat read mid 80’s upon arrival. 2) Windows were really dirty to the beach. Otherwise very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Perfect place to stay we loved it and very peaceful. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10

This is on the Gulf side, right on the beach. Couldn't ask for better beach access. Had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

A relaxing, no frills duplex on the beach. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We have been coming to this condo for 8 years!!!! We love it. Love the owners! So easy to communicate and they are willing to work with us on a couple things in the past. We love it so much!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10

Our stay was nothing short of amazing. The house had everything you to function as you would at your own home. The kitchen was fully stocked with plenty of cookware. Keith was easily accessible throughout the stay and quick to respond . 10/10 would recommend . Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10

Door code to access house was never sent had to call owner , thankfully the people next door knew owner every else was good right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

This was our second year spending spring break here. Last year we stayed on the sea turtle side and this year we were dolphin side. The location absolutely can NOT be beat especially for the price. You are literally steps away from the beach at the back door. Nice amenities inside the house, furniture is not super fancy but the place is clean and it was perfect for us. We traveled with four adults, and four children under the age of eleven. Beach is not overly busy and host (Keith) was super fast at responding any time we had a question. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

I didn’t realize it was a duplex, until I had already booked it. I was worried bout it , but Mr. Kellison told me he has never had a complaint in 18 years! Turns out we couldn’t hear the family in the other side ! It was all good , soo close to the beach it was awesome !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

Overall, the location can not be beat as it was 50 steps from the back porch to our set up on the beach - we were able to watch the baby monitor from the beach during nap time. However, the reason I didn’t automatically book again for next year is because of the cleanliness of the home. There was nothing devastatingly disgusting, but the home is older and definitely has not undergone a deep, thorough cleaning in some time. We actually messaged the host upon our arrival regarding the cleanliness status in the home and he acted quickly to have the cleaner come back out and address our complaints. The cleaners spot cleaned a few areas that were obviously not touched prior to our arrival. I attribute a large part of the cleanliness issue to the work ethic of the cleaners and not necessarily any lack of care from the owner. I appreciate the lengths the owner went to to address our concerns and the ease in communicating with him.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

To start my review I want to express how wonderful the customer service and speed at which the own Keith responds to questions or messages sent. He went out of his way to ensure we had all the information we needed. The home was as expected. We have stayed on the opposite side of the duplex before. The home was clean except for the fact the air vents needed replaced and wiped down. Otherwise clean inside. The kitchen had mostly everything we needed with the exception of scissors and measuring cups/spoons. The home was quiet and we did not hear our neighbors who also had children and several adults. This is always a fear of mine! However we have no complaints. The beach is right out the back deck. I am always interested if a house is actually on the beach and this one is. We saw dolphins multiple times a day. We also saw other sea life stingray, blue bottles, jellyfish, and a couple small sharks. Just a side note about the beach this is NO fault of the owner... the beach I must say was trashy this year. Each day we seemed to see more trash accumulated along the beaches. (maybe this is a common theme with beaches these days?). There was a lot of debris as well: logs, sticks, ect. We have visited Fort Morgan area before and didn't remember the beaches to be so un-kept. Several people along the line left out beach equipment and tents as well. All in all we had a great time, the children didn't notice the things we adults do and we had a great time as a family. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10

I read & rely heavily on reviews, so feel it's important to be honest about our experience. This house has a great location and beautiful view and was sufficient for our week long vacation, but that's the best I can say! We arrived for check in at 4:00 and the entire duplex was still not cleaned, so right off the bat had to call the owner and he handled it, but what a terrible way to start your much anticipated vacation, especially after driving for 10 hours to get there! The pictures of the house, on VRBO, are not current and were obviously taken prior to neighboring houses being built within spitting distance of it. Our neighbors were fine, but just keep it in mind. The furniture is dated, the stove top (inside burners) appears broken and some of them don't work properly, while others didn't work at all and the smelled like electrical when trying to use it (seems like a hazard to me). The shower for the guest rooms didn't work at all- no water (I sure was glad my kids didn't end up coming with us). Also, be aware that although the kitchen is well stocked, you will need to bring a lot of stuff: dish soap,spices/salt/pepper/oil,trash bags (after the 1st one was used, there were no others) and there was only 1 kitchen towel and 1 dish rag provided for the kitchen. Thankfully we spent the majority of our time on the beach, so we we did enjoy the week, but for the price we paid I can't honestly say that I'd choose to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023