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Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony!

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A coastal boardwalk with colorful buildings, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky.
A beachfront house with a wooden deck and a large window overlooking the ocean.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A beachfront house with a covered porch, blue Adirondack chairs, and a small table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location

    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Fort Morgan Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Fort Morgan, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony!

The sugar-white sand and gentle Gulf waters are just steps away from the front door of Bet's Kept Secret, a lovely three-bedroom vacation home along the beaches of Coastal Alabama. This Fort Morgan, Alabama vacation home offers ample space for 10 vacationers.

Enjoy covered parking on the first floor of this elevated home. The second floor, or main level of the house, features a large deck serving up partial views of the Gulf of Mexico. This will quickly become your favorite place to unwind and spend time with your friends or family members. The kitchen comes fully-equipped with upscale, stainless steel appliances and all of the cookware needed to create a savory meal at home. Gather around the dining room table and enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Take a short walk across the street to the beach and soak up rays of sunshine while you recline in the sand. When you need to cool off, go for a swim in the mild gulf waters. Before heading out to explore the coast of Alabama, visit our Gulf Coast Blog for a list of popular restaurants, shops, golf courses and more. Dine on fresh seafood or charter a fishing boat and catch your own dinner in the Gulf of Mexico. Play a friendly game of golf on one of the nearby courses or ride the zip line in Gulf Shores.

No matter how you choose to spend your days, you are sure to experience the vacation of a lifetime at Bet's Kept Secret in Fort Morgan.

Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 9:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1034140vb
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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Fort Morgan, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 23 min drive - 38.1 km
  • The Wharf - 26 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Tropic Falls at OWA - 33 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Fort Morgan Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Edith Hammock are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and what we needed for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We’re glad the house was clean and met your needs.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with very short walk to access the beach. Plenty of room for family of 4. Open floor plan with large kitchen counter. No outdoor shower, but a hose available to rinse off. Nice deck with lounge chairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and kind feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the location, space, and deck. We appreciate your note about the outdoor shower and will keep this in mind for future improvements.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was ok, a few vital things missing, bathroom mats, oven mits etc that we never missed before. And we had ants!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We are sorry for the missing items and the issue with ants, and we understand how frustrating that must have been. Your comments help us improve, and we will review our inventory and pest control procedures to prevent this in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing trip

We have stayed at this location several times. It is always clean, and the price point is perfect. And it is a quick walk to the beach. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Beach Weekend

Our family really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was Perfect for our group. Great location and a lovely beach house. We look forward to renting it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a great stay house was clean and had everything we needed. Location was perfect right across the street from ocean. Will be staying again. Fast and friendly contact with property manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing for a family vacation

My family stayed down here for a week in June of 2014 and we loved every minute of it! The house was beautiful, the closeness to the beach was great, and the area was absolutely amazing. The drive into town was quite a long one but worth it. I highly recommend this house to anyone and everyone who would want to visit fort morgan
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Yes, I agree. Fort Morgan, with its uncrowded, white sandy beaches, lack of commercialism, relaxed ambiance, lazy streets, and family friendly environment make the 20 minute drive into town worth it! The area possesses a charm unlike most other beach destinations! So glad to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation/ college graduation

It was a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2023
Hello Jeff, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LOVED IT!!

My wife & I loved our stay!! We would for sure come back and Stay again! We received very kind & immediate help to check in, the place was spotless, and we loved the privacy!! VERY short walk to the Beach!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Hi Steve, Thanks for your review and noting just how short the walk to the beach actually is! Our home does truly provide the seclusion some people are searching for on their beach vacation. Please come back again soon for another wonderful vacation. Southern
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

My family and I spent a few days during Spring Break. The house was newly renovated and very clean. It was spacious and was in a great location. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Love Mims Whim!!

We love Mims Whim! This was our 3rd year staying here and feel like it's our home away from home. Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2022
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

perfect getaway

your house was top notch we enjoyed everything about it. The views and short walk to the water was great. We got to see the blue angels flying over three days in a row it was a great show, the came right over the shoreline doing all kinds of tricks, we didnt even have to leave the front deck. We look forward to going back next year
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast. - Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved Mim's Whim

We loved this house. Very short walk to the beach. Drive to town wasn't bad. We managed to do everything we wanted to do. Dauphin Island was a neat place to visit. Planning on staying at Mim's Whim in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Love Mims Whim!

We had a wonderful week at Mims Whim. The house is beautiful and has all the comforts of home. Miriam, the owner, is extremely helpful and considerate. We hope to return soon! Oh, and Ft. Morgan is the perfect location!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rest & Relaxation

Absolutely Outstanding!!! A cozy beach home with all the amenities and great layout. What a way to recharge, rest, and relax. And the fireworks on the beach were another plus!!! Don't forget to stop by Tacky Jack;s and Acme Oyster House.....
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2022
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great! The only thing we didn’t like was having to check out at 9.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Winter Getaway

We spent Jan & Feb at Mim's Whim and found it to be exactly as described. The house was comfortably furnished and the kitchen well stocked. The beach was not crowded and just a short walk across the street. The owners were great to deal with when problems arose. Would definately recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation!

We had a wonderful vacation at Mim's Whim! The house was beautifully decorated and created an environment of a true "home away from home" feeling. The neighborhood was friendly, safe and yet spacey enough to feel like you have your own piece of "tropical heaven". I plan to use every year! Sandy M.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
The quaint neighborhood resembles a picture postcard with its colorful rows of houses. The sights and sounds of children rushing out to greet the ice cream man as he makes his way down the street each day is reminiscent of times gone by and adds to the charm of the area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Could have been cleaned a little better and outside trash.Refrigerator was still dirty.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mims Whim

My family and I just returned from our stay at Mins Whim. We had the best time, and this house is perfect! Amazing views, on the beach, lots of room, and the owners are amazing to work with! The house was even better in person; the pictures don't do it justice! So clean and very warm and inviting. We felt right at home! Would not hesitate to stay again and plan to do so!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Good times at Mim's Whim!

Perfect vacation at Mim's Whim. The porch is ideal...esp. if you have children. Good view of the beach and to listen to the waves. Beds are super comfortable! Recommend shopping at Wal-Mart and Publix and cooking in. Kitchen is stocked with pots, pans and dishes. Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2023
Hello George, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Stay

Mims Whimm was excellent. The house was awesome and clean. Beds were very comfortable. The box of beach toys and chairs were a plus as we didn't have to pack this stuff! We left our canopy up all week on beach and didn't have to worry about anyone bothering it. The owners of the house were very nice and personally emailed us to check on our stay, both upon arrival and after we made it back home. When we go to gulf shores again we will be staying here!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
Hi Josh, thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation Property

Mim's Whim was such a great vacation home. We have rented vacation homes for years and this property and owners were by far the most responsive and caring that we have ever dealt with in our history. The owners were very respectful and truly concerned about your stay. The communication throughout the process was excellent. The home itself was in great shape, and our family loved the cleanliness, and close proximity to the beach. The Ft. Morgan area is very quiet and relaxing without the worry of the heavy traffic found in the Gulf Shores area. We highly recommend this property for your vacation stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mims whim was Wonderful!

This house was beautiful and in a perfect location. Plenty of room for 4 adults and 1 child. Short 2 minute walk across a small street to the gulf. You can see and hear the waves right from the living room. It was very hard to leave! The pictures of this home doesn't show it's true beauty. This was the first time we've rented a house and we were not disapointed.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Very nice

This cozy place was perfect for our family of 8 to get away for a quarantine vacation. Place was clean and so close to the beach. Beach was not crowded so we felt safe. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the front deck with views of the ocean between the one row of houses across the street. It is a little drive to a store so wished we had packed dishwasher pods since they only give you two. The heated outdoor shower and swing under the house were nice added bonuses.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2020
Thank you for your review Sharlene! We absolutely loved hearing how much you enjoyed your vacation and hope to see you again next time! Kind Regards, Southern Team

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