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Beautiful 5 bed/4 bath home with breathtaking views and steps from the water!

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Sunset view from the living room balcony
Morning coffee on the living room balcony
View of the house from a relaxing spot on the beach!
View from living room balcony
View from the living room balcony

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Fort Morgan Beach
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 5 bed/4 bath home with breathtaking views and steps from the water!


Wake up to the sound of the waves at Shipwatch North! This is your family's perfect beach house for 2026 and many years to come. Located directly on the beach, Shipwatch North is a luxurious five (5) bedroom, four (4) bath home (3 master bedrooms with separate baths) which sits on the beach and is less than 300 feet to the water's edge! This is not a duplex or a condominium, it is a free-standing residence. Each bedroom and deck have beautiful views of the quiet white beach sands and are perfect to enjoy the sunsets. With the exception of the property adjacent, you are oceanfront! Beautiful hardwood floors adorn the entire home, and the ground level has a large wood deck (entire length of the house) which is perfect for outside grilling & picnics. The home has six (6) televisions, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room, as well as other numerous amenities, including high-speed internet access to make your stay one to remember. Numerous highly rated golf courses are located nearby. Guests may also enjoy visiting the historical Fort Morgan during their stay, which is a quick 2-mile drive from the house. The ferry is also located 2 miles from the house, which brings guests across Mobile Bay to Dauphin Island where you can enjoy several attractions such as the aquarium and bird sanctuary.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 138337
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Dauphin Island Beaches. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 39.1 km
  • The Park at OWA - 33 min drive - 55.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 5 bed/4 bath home with breathtaking views and steps from the water! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful 5 bed/4 bath home with breathtaking views and steps from the water!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 5 bed/4 bath home with breathtaking views and steps from the water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 5 bed/4 bath home with breathtaking views and steps from the water!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 5 bed/4 bath home with breathtaking views and steps from the water! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for a large family vacation. The views from multiple balconies was great and we loved the deck under the house for cooking and eating dinners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was ok
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Direct beach view is obstructed, but you can see the ocean to the left and right of the balcony. Great house 30 steps from the beach. Host was easy to get in touch with and very responsive. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Shipwatch North

House was great with plenty of room for 8 of us - beach proximity was awesome. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic hospitality- small touches that made our week! Location is great, beach was very busy but reasonable chill folks. Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Great Beach Week

Fun week at the beach. House was great and had everything we needed. Steps from the beach. Tony was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Wonderful Location

Great home on the beach! Just steps to the gulf. Great Fort Morgan location, away from the crowds of Gulf Shores but close enough to all of the great restaurants in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Steps from the beach

Tony is an amazing host. He went out of his way to accommodate our family. The house was perfect for our extended family. We were steps from the beach and had beautiful views in every room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Beautiful beach getaway

The house was a perfect layout for my yearly college friends reunion. Plenty of rooms with comfortable beds. Plenty of bathrooms. Beautiful, secluded location. Hist was very communicative and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Awesome

Great location. Direct beach access. Not crowded. Beautiful property. Plenty of room!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renae B.

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

Great place. Steps from the beach

Great house. Well stocked. Awesome views of the Gulf. We saw dolphins every day. Steps from the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

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

great week

We had a great week. Enjoyed being so close to the ocean. Also liked the size of the beach. the kitchen was well stocked. the size of the rooms was adequate. enjoyed sitting on the balcony listening to the waves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Perfection

The house was amazing, clean and welcoming. The host was so accommodating and made our stay perfect. House was right on the beach, only 15 mins or so to Gulf Shores town center but easily accessible to our needs. We loved the house and it came well stocked with all the things we needed as far as utensils and basic supplies. We will definitely be booking again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect beach house!

This house is so nice! It has so much room and a great layout. The kitchen was very well-stocked. The balconies and deck were spacious. It's the second house from the beach, and the steps from the deck are literally on the sand. Tony was great to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene E F.

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

ShipWatch North Vacation

Tony's beach house is large, comfortable and close to the beach front. We love having the open porch on the ground floor that is always shady and has a breeze. We put an X-pen across the stairs to block in the dogs. They love being outside with room to play. This is our 4th stay here, so I think that says everything! We love staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

2023 Shipwatch Nort

Very easy. Communication with owner very easy and he was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dillon H.

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

Family get away

We had 8 adults and 4 children all 3 years old or younger. We loved the house. Host was awesome! even called half way through stay to check in and make sure everything was going well. Definitely recommend having a 4wd truck or suv because the beach has washed up but wasn’t no problem for us. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

danny c.

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

Beach fun

Great location and home!! Will definitely try to book there again. Steps from our beach chairs !! Did not have spa/hot tub as advertised but didn’t need it. Never got internet working but was connected to WiFi - strange.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

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

Family friendly

A great space for everyone to spread out, yet enjoy one another’s company! Our family included 6 adults, a 16 y/o, 10 y/o, and a 6 y/o. The property is right on the beach, making it so easy to relax, as well as go in for meals at your leisure. We watched dolphins play from our balcony, and many stingrays when the water was calm. A wagon was provided to carry belongings. The house overall was well stocked. Tony was very helpful. Thanks for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jill D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Spring break

Pictures online definitely need to be updated, house is nothing like the pictures. House needs some TLC. You can tell it’s a investment property. But if you are looking for a house that is literally steps away from the beach this is it! It’s nothing fancy but the location it is everything. Otherwise my family and I had a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Would stay here again

Our family loved this house. It is not the one in the front as the picture shows, but it is the one right behind it and you have views of the ocean from everywhere and you are literally steps from the beach. The pictures need updated because I felt the house was actually better than the pictures portrayed. The bedrooms are roomy and 3 of them have their own bathroom with the other two being directly across from or right down the hallway from the other bathroom. The layout is perfect for a big family. I have no complaints and would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

On the sand

The 5 bedrooms & 4 baths were great for our family group! There was also plenty of space for us to all eat our meals together. Plenty of sand toys & 3 boogie borders made beach play easy. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, flatware, & dishes. Wonderful seats on the balcony to enjoy the views. Bring your own toilet paper, paper towels, etc. We never got the king bedroom TV to function properly. Overall, it was a great week for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zeke G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Location was great! It’s practically on the beach, but there is another house directly between it and the ocean. It could use some deep cleaning, but nothing major. The layout is excellent with a bathroom for each bedroom. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

Great home for family and friends gathering.!

Great location! Great house for our family gathering!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie J.

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

Ft Morgan

We decided to rent a house this year, due to the size of our growing family. Best decision ever! We loved the house. There was plenty of room so we didn’t feel crowded. Stepping off the deck right onto the beach was awesome. We plan on staying here again next year! Tony was great to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tony

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Why they chose this property

Quiet, peaceful, and family friendly neighborhood with a beautiful spot between the ocean and the bay.

What makes this property unique

This property is located directly on the beach with beautiful views from every room in the house. It is a perfect home for couples, family trips, or group gatherings!

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