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Grotto on the Gulf

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Other sleeping area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Other sleeping area

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Grotto on the Gulf

Welcome to Grotto at the Gulf, a stunning 3,500 sq ft beachfront home located directly on the sugary white sands of Fort Morgan—perfect for large families and group getaways 🏖️.

With 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, this spacious home comfortably sleeps up to 20 guests. Four bedrooms feature king beds, while two offer double beds—plus a cozy media room with a sofa sleeper for extra space and privacy 🛏️. One king suite even includes a large open shower for a touch of luxury.

Enjoy breathtaking Gulf views from multiple balconies 🌅, easy beach access just steps away, and the convenience of a private elevator for effortless living 🏡. The open layout and expansive living spaces make gathering, relaxing, and making memories easy.

Guests also have full access to The Dunes amenities, including:
🏊 Indoor & outdoor pools
🧖 Sauna & steam room
🏋️ Fitness center

✨ Whether you're planning a family reunion, group vacation, or special getaway, this home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and beachfront beauty.

Your unforgettable Gulf Coast escape starts here!
Features and amenities
• Air Conditioning
• Heating
• WiFi
• Full Kitchen
• Balcony with Furniture
• BBQ/Grill Area
Parking
• Parking located at house, free of charge.
Things to know
• Security camera/recording device — “For your safety and protection, some properties have cameras installed outside. Surveillance cameras are not inside any of our properties.”
• Please note we don't provide beach towels
• Guests are able to use The Dunes Condominium
House rules
• For same day late check-ins, you need to get the host's approval before booking.
• The home has a maximum occupancy of guests. Renters who exceed the occupancy limit are subject to eviction.
• NO SMOKING in unit/house as well as the balcony. Any violation of the smoking policy will incur a $250.00 fine plus the cleaning costs necessary to remove smoke odors from the unit/house and/or linens.
• Quiet hours are observed from 10 pm-8 am. Violators will be charged a $200 fine.
• Please note: We are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, as well as stolen or damaged items that occur while on the premises, its facilities, or parking lots.
• Traveler must be at least 25 years of age to make a reservation.
• Pets are not allowed
• State Identification Card or Driver License copy will be requested upon booking.
• No parties or events: Violators will be charged a $500 fine.
• For same day late check-ins, you need to get the host's approval before booking.
• For properties that require parking passes, the host is not able to provide extra passes due to limited space
Local attractions
• Fort Morgan Beach 1 min walk
• Fort Morgan 10 min drive
• Fort Gaines 45 min drive
• Mobile Regional Airport 55.8 km
• Pensacola International Airport 82.3 km

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 2277213vb
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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Dauphin Island Beaches.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Gulf State Park - 23 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 25 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacky's 2 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Callaway's Pizza At The Pines - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bama Lama Beer Beer - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto on the Gulf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grotto on the Gulf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grotto on the Gulf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grotto on the Gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grotto on the Gulf located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett A.

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

Great communication

House was exactly as advertised. Easy walk on the boardwalk to access the beach. AC went out while we were there, but it was fixed within hours. Overall rest stay and perfect for large family or friend gatherings.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for the great feedback, Brett! We’re happy to hear the home met your expectations and that the beach access was convenient. We're also glad our team was able to resolve the AC issue quickly. It’s wonderful to know the space worked well for your group — we’d love to host you again for your next getaway!Safe Travels, Carrie, Team Hosteeva
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

Family vacation

Had a great time
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Hi Kenneth, that's awesome to read you had a great time with us. We'd love to have you back for another great family vacation. Safe Travels, Carrie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett B.

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

Gorgeous beachfront location

The view is absolutely amazing, Could not have asked for a better location. The house was perfect for our multiple family vacation. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2022
Dear Jarrett, we're so much delighted you liked everything about your stay! Looking forward to having you back for another stunning stay. -Lily, Team Hosteeva
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold H.

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

Great

The property was a great. We are looking for one just like it for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hi Harold, we appreciate your positive feedback and your interest in returning next year. Please feel free to reach out to us when you're ready to book again, and we'll be more than happy to assist you in finding a similar property that meets your needs. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future! Lily, Team Hosteeva
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff C.

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

Beach fun

Loved the open space family area, older could use some upgrades. Any problems we had were promptly resolved.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thank you for your review, Jeff! We're happy you loved the open space family area and appreciate your feedback about the upgrades. It's great to hear any issues were promptly resolved. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Lea
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina C.

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

Comfortable and Spacious Beach Getaway for Large Group

We had a group of adults that stayed comfortably in this property for a long weekend. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable, and the living space was perfect for meals and relaxing with a large group. We appreciated that the bedrooms were on a separate floor from the living space. We also used the hot tub after long days on the beach, which was the cherry on top of our stay! The kitchen was well equipped with two refrigerators, two dishwashers, and an ice machine, all of which we used. The neighborhood is gated with more than ample parking. The beach was also much more laid back than the traditional Gulf Shores area by the large condo complexes. We were able to walk out to the beach at 11 AM every day and get a spot for our group very easily. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your detailed review, Sabrina! It was a pleasure having you and your group. We're so glad to hear that we could make your experience with us a memorable one. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Have a beautiful day! Brian, Team Hosteeva
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family weekend

Remote does not work in living room. Had to use Roku app on phone to watch TV. Sand in hot tub and low water level made it undesirable to use. Several bathroom sinks dripped.. Other than these few discrepancies, house was very comfortable and worked well for our big group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2022
Dear Lois, thank you for staying with us and sharing your feedback! We're happy to hear you had an overall nice stay, despite the inconveniences you've encountered for which we apologize. Thanks for bringing the issues to our attention. I've forwarded the report to our maintenance department to have them addressed as quickly as possible. We'd be more than happy to welcome you again at any of our properties. Have a lovely day! Angelica, Team Hosteeva
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary G.

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

Long in the Tooth

This very spacious, more than adequate accommodation for a party of 4 adult couples and 5 young adults will not disappoint, but the phrase "long in the tooth" has to come to mind when asked about the condition of Grotto on the Gulf and how it's kept. We noticed right away that the hood above the stove didn't work...no light and no exhaust. Hosteeva did respond immediately and sent out a repairman who told us that electricity was getting to the hood, but it needed to be repaired by a proper appliance repair man...makes you wonder how many previous guests have reported the same problem.(So don't expect a working hood) Had to clean out a few kitchen cabinets and drawers before using. Had to clean some really nasty stuff off the wall in one of the bathrooms. Had some mold on our shower curtain...don't know about the others. Our bedside lamp wasn't plugged in and that's because the switch was broken. Sofas and chairs were tearing and had some holes, and the fascia was hanging on the balcony on the front of the building. Please owners!!! You need to invest some money in this otherwise lovely property soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thank you for your detailed feedback, Mary. We're glad to hear that the spacious accommodation was suitable for your group, but we regret that the condition of our place did not meet your expectations. Your comments highlight important areas that need attention and improvement. We will ensure these concerns are communicated to the management team to encourage necessary improvements to enhance the guest experience. Thank you once again for bringing these matters to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better stay in the future! Brian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Family Thanksgiving

Our large group of 15 people with ages ranging from 4 yrs to 74 yrs enjoyed our stay at this property. We were gathered for our Family Thanksgiving/Christmas and celebrated three Birthdays as well. The house was large enough to accommodate everyone comfortably and afforded the opportunity for gathering together as well as having private time. Having 4 King Suites and each room with its own bathroom was a huge plus. We very much enjoyed the large kitchen space (two fridges, 2 dishwashers!) and being able to seat all the adults at one table was great. The kids enjoyed the beach access and made use of the pool at The Dunes as well. Having an elevator was a must for my mobility limited mother but also made loading and unloading a snap. The elevator does have some quirks about it that took some figuring out. We also enjoyed the ice maker and the extra parking. Some opportunities for improvement were noted however. The beach house was very clean but we found large amounts of broken glass in the living room and one of the kids cut her knee kneeling on the rug. Several of the balcony deadbolts and bedroom doors do not lock properly. The dryer took 3 cycles minimum to dry even the lightest load. The front and back porch lights need replacing. The bulbs under the kitchen sink and cabinets do not work. A note explaining the elevator functioning posted outside the elevator would be helpful. There are screw heads that stick up on the boardwalk that cause tripping.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2023
Thank you for your detailed feedback, Christine! We're thrilled to read that your large family group enjoyed your Thanksgiving/Christmas celebration and birthdays at our property. It's wonderful that the house accommodated everyone comfortably, and the amenities like the kitchen, beach access, pool, and elevator were appreciated. We appreciate your observations and apologize for any inconveniences you encountered. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll work on addressing the mentioned opportunities for improvement. We hope to host your family again for another memorable gathering! 😊🏡Lea
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim M.

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

Is there a choice between like and dislike?

The location of the property was great. The house could have been great if there weren't so many little issues that speak to the overall upkeep of the property. Having to call someone to come over and change light bulbs is ridiculous but he had to as there were whole areas that were not lit safely. Some still that way since the fixtures were broken. The hot tub is a joke. The guy that came to fix it a few days after we got there said it was long past needing to be replaced. It was never clean. According to the listing there were amenities available at the Dunes Condo resort. They had been closed by the health department for bacteria contamination. They must use the same cleaners you do. We had to mop the kitchen twice as it was so sticky our shoes stuck. Some of the shower curtains had noticeable mold and mildew on them and it would be really great if there were some rugs to use to keep from having to sweep sand. Perhaps 4 thousand plus a week isn't much to some people but it was to us and for that money I expected more of the house. I will say all the people that came to fix things were very nice but they shouldn't had to come. The listing says the house will sleep 22 people yet there were not enough bowls in the house to feed 8 people there were only 7 bowls; there were 9 spoons so there is that. The house needs some serious refreshing and a decent cleaning crew or you need to lower your price so people will lower their expectations.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2023
Hi Kim! Thank you for staying with us and sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you liked the rental location. At the same time, we're sorry for the mentioned shortcomings of the place. We greatly appreciate your suggestions and they will be duly considered for our upcoming improvements. It must be noted, however, that during your stay you reported some of the things mentioned throughout your review which got fixed by our maintenance team. I do see that our representative has tried several times to reach you and follow up with you on your stay, but the calls were neither taken nor returned. Nonetheless, we appreciate you staying with us and sharing your thoughts. We do hope to host you again for a really amazing stay! Jack, Team Hosteeva

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