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

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Eating area on beach side porch
Master bedroom with beach view
Sunset from beach next to our home!
TV in Master bedroom - again - beach view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Saturday - Saturday Rentals Only

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Zooland Mini Golf. Waterville USA and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 46 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬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 23 kg 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! ?

Checkout 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 holiday 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.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Great week

The house was as described. Clean with minor repairs needed from the house settling. Was easy to find and get in and out of the neighborhood. No issues, just wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Highly recommend

My family was looking for a quiet spring break getaway and found just that! The beach was peaceful and clean. The house was so lovely and accommodating. We had one little hiccup which Keith handled immediately. I could not be happier with our experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

Great family getaway

The beach is Right There! The house was clean, neighborhood is quiet & the sunrises & sunsets unbeatable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

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

Cute place but bugs and needs a deep clean

There were bugs in the kitchen and bathrooms. Roaches crawling out of kitchen drawers and under the cabinets and sink . He did send someone to come spray but then there was the stress of chemicals. The kitchen was pretty grody, crusty silverware drawers w/roaches and just not being cleaned. Other rooms looked okay clean. Stuff splashed on walls and just a few ick things like that. The furniture is a bit worn out but nothing too bad. It’s a cute place, great location but the constant sighting of roaches just kind of messed with us all week. It’s priced way too high to deal with that. He did make efforts to fix things while we were there and that was a positive but just when you get the week to be able to relax and be with family , and you save up and look forward to it, it’s just a bummer to be messing with all that. Also he did give us a 100$ refund. Just trying to be honest.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine F.

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

Casual and comfortable

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 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Great week.

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 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Great Getaway Spot!

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 Excellent

laura d.

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

Dolphin Duplex

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 Excellent

Carla R.

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

Great Location

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 Excellent

Kremena A.

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

Great

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 Excellent

john m.

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

Summer vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Great Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

nicole r.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was perfect and the location was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Getaway to the beach with family!

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelle H.

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

Wonder beach vacation

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 Excellent

Veronica D.

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

Wonderful location

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 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice place.

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

8/10 Good

Joel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

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 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Location can NOT be beat!

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 Excellent

krystal d., Columbia, TN

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

Great Location

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

6/10 Okay

John s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Yearly getaway

Fort Morgan is always the best. The listing is outdated and needs to be updated. There were contractors there when we arrived and trash everywhere. That would have been nicer to know beforehand. We probably wouldn't have booked here. If you plan to cook anytime the oven works great but the stove top doesn't work at all. Location is awesome. For the price it was good. Hopefully it's better when the upgrades are done. It needs work.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chase F.

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

Location can’t be beat

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

6/10 Okay

Marcus & Jennifer K., Texas

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Best thing was the view

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Very enjoyable stay

House was clean and well equipped. A storm knocked out the internet the second night. I contacted the owner and he responded immediately and followed up to ensure issue had been addressed. Would definitely rent ftom him again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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