Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
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Walk to Fort Morgan Beach
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13
Popular amenities
Balcony or patio
Swimming pool
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Pet-friendly
Washing machine
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
Fort Morgan Beach
Place, Fort Morgan Beach
8 min walk
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
8 min walk
Gulf Shores Beach
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
19 min drive
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
75 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
Living Area
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom (Master)
Bathroom- Bedroom 2
Bathroom- Bedroom 3
Bathroom- Bedroom 4
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Relaxing Coastal Retreat | Pet Friendly | Community Pools and Boardwalks
Top Shelf – Relaxing Coastal Retreat | Pet Friendly | Community Pools and Boardwalks
Welcome to Top Shelf, a beautiful coastal retreat managed by Harris Vacations located in the charming Morgantown community of Fort Morgan, Alabama. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, accommodations for up to 13 guests, and easy access to the beach, this spacious beach home is designed for relaxing family vacations and peaceful Gulf Coast getaways.
With large outdoor living spaces, stylish coastal interiors, pet-friendly accommodations, and access to incredible community amenities, Top Shelf offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and laid-back Fort Morgan charm.
Outdoor Living - Easy beach access from the nearby community boardwalks - Spacious covered deck with Gulf breezes and sunset views - Outdoor seating areas perfect for relaxing and gathering with family and friends - Covered outdoor space beneath the home - Balcony access from the living area, primary suite, and Bedroom 3 - Peaceful Fort Morgan location away from crowded beaches - Access to community pools, kiddie pool, tennis courts, and private beach boardwalks - Covered parking beneath the home - Pet-friendly accommodations (additional fees apply)
Indoor Comforts Inside Top Shelf, guests will find bright coastal interiors and an open-concept floor plan designed for gathering and relaxing after long beach days. The spacious living area features comfortable seating and flows seamlessly into the dining and kitchen spaces, creating the perfect environment for family meals and vacation memories.
The fully equipped kitchen includes ample counter space, cookware, small appliances, and everything needed to prepare meals throughout your stay. Guests can enjoy dining together with seating available at the dining table, breakfast bar, and additional breakfast nook seating.
The spacious primary suite features balcony access and a private bathroom with granite countertops and a large walk-in shower. Additional guest bedrooms each include private bathroom access, creating comfortable accommodations and added privacy for families and larger groups.
Sleeping Arrangements - Primary Bedroom: King bed, television, balcony access, private bathroom with walk-in shower - Bedroom 2: Queen bed, television, private bathroom with tub/shower combination - Bedroom 3: King bed, television, balcony access, private bathroom with walk-in shower - Bedroom 4: Twin over Twin bunk bed and Twin over Full bunk bed, television, private bathroom with tub/shower combination - Living Area: Sleeper sofa for additional sleeping accommodations
Whether you are spending your days relaxing at the beach, lounging by the community pools, or enjoying peaceful evenings on the deck with Gulf breezes, Top Shelf offers the perfect setting for your next Fort Morgan beach vacation. Book your next coastal getaway with Harris Vacations today.
About the Neighborhood – Morgantown Morgantown is a charming residential community, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and recreation. Located 12 miles from Gulf Shores in a quiet area of Fort Morgan where life moves a little slower. You’ll be away from the hustle and bustle, yet just steps from the beach and community amenities.
- 2 community swimming pools, 1 seasonally complimentary heated - 4 tennis courts - 3 private boardwalks to the beach
Whether you’re enjoying the sand and surf, lounging by the pool, or playing a friendly game of tennis, Morgantown offers the perfect setting for your next Gulf Coast getaway.
Rental Age Policy We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.
Risk Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guests agree to exercise extreme caution at all times. For more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.
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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Gulf Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Dauphin Island Beaches. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like birdwatching.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Gulf State Park - 17 min drive - 27.9 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min drive - 30.0 km
The Park at OWA - 28 min drive - 45.9 km
Getting around
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 89 min drive
Restaurants
Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - 7 min drive
Sassy Bass - 5 min drive
Jesse’s On The Bay - 8 min drive
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 3 min drive
The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Relaxing Coastal Retreat | Pet Friendly | Community Pools and Boardwalks have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing Coastal Retreat | Pet Friendly | Community Pools and Boardwalks?
As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing Coastal Retreat | Pet Friendly | Community Pools and Boardwalks on 31 August 2026 start from NZ$810, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Relaxing Coastal Retreat | Pet Friendly | Community Pools and Boardwalks pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Relaxing Coastal Retreat | Pet Friendly | Community Pools and Boardwalks?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing Coastal Retreat | Pet Friendly | Community Pools and Boardwalks?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing Coastal Retreat | Pet Friendly | Community Pools and Boardwalks?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Relaxing Coastal Retreat | Pet Friendly | Community Pools and Boardwalks located?
Located in Gulf Highlands, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Bon Secour Bay and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place to stay with a strong community feel. It was a quick walk to the beach, and the community pools were excellent. We really enjoyed the outdoor showers, which were a standout feature. The rooms and bathrooms were thoughtfully designed, and our group had plenty of space to stay comfortable.
Jason R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Hi Jason, thanks for the wonderful review of Top Shelf!
I was pleased with my stay. The place was not well stocked with items I normally find in rentals. However it would not stop me from renting this property in the future. The house was very clean and the area was very quiet. The walk to the beach is quick and easy.
We loved staying at this property. You can see the water from the back deck. We loved that it was one floor. It’s just a short walk to the pool and beach. Negative would be the mosquitoes at night. Take bug spray.
Carla B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Hi Carla, thanks for the wonderful review of Top Shelf!
The neighborhood is nice and easy access to the beach, but the house desperately needs to be cleaned and all interior walls and doors painted. The first thing we saw when we walked in were filthy sliding glass doors. I did notify the property manager and they were cleaned 2 days later. I also notified the manager of the dirty walls, bugs in window sills and ripped couch. Bring bug spray as you can't enjoy the back deck without spraying yourself down. Also, there is no blender in the kitchen. The pools were also dirty.
Jackie W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Hi Jackie! We are so thankful you chose to stay with us. We'd like to apologize that the home wasn't as expected or up to our normal standard. Your observations have been shared with the property manager and our QA supervisor to work together and address. Please return to the beaches soon!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Brandee M.
15 October 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Review
The house could have been a lot cleaner and the kitchen could have been better stocked.
Brandee M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2022
Hi Brandee, I will send this review to our housekeeping department. We apologize about the unsatisfactory cleaning.
Nice, spacious, and well kept house. I literally can’t think of anything that would keep me from coming back. I’d rent again in a heartbeat and the only thing in my mind id want to do is suggest a couple things that would make it perfect. (So owners if you want to know them, feel free to text me!) I’d suggest anyone with a group of people to rent here.
Drake S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2022
Hi Drake, thanks so much for the wonderful review of Top Shelf! We're glad you had a fabulous time at Top Shelf!
Property was just right for us—kid and pet friendly! It was clean, restful, refreshing and the one problem we had upon arrival was quickly taken care of.
Thanks for sharing your space with our crew.
Amanda D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
Hi Amanda, thanks for the great review of Top Shelf!
Verified
8/10 Good
Laura L.
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Top Shelf-Ft. Morgan
Overall we were very happy with this property. The home was immaculate and the space was as described. The ocean view from the deck was limited. You had to look between houses to see the water. The outside yard front, back and sides was VERY overgrown. This was disappointing. There was so much overgrowth that the driveway and front of house was limited to see when getting there. We also noticed rats running around the outside of the property. The trash was not picked up the entire week we were there even though we had it by the road every day. That being said the inside was great. It was a very short walk to the beach and pools. It was much farther out of town than we expected and I wish I had known just how far. In order to go to restaurants or grocery stores it was at least 20 mins away. This again was disappointing. Not sure I would stay there again knowing how far away it was from town.
Laura L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Hi Laura, thanks for leaving us a review for Top Shelf. The owner is limited on what landscaping can be done due to the protected vegetation as well as the protected "beach mice" habitats and dunes. I will pass this review to the owner to see what landscaping is permitted.
This property was perfect for us - all on one level and every room has a private bath! Kitchen was well stocked with cookware and utensils. Loved the house and it's perfectly minimalistic decor! Only complaint was the dryer taking a bit longer for it's dry cycles. But still a 5/5 AND pet friendly! Took our kennels and rotated from inside to out depending on the weather!
NOT ON THE HOUSE....but the pool was very cloudy and actually closed most of the days while we were there. The wind was higher that week, so I could have used more pool time.
We had a wonderful vacation and this property was so clean, new and fully stocked. The 4 bedrooms were perfect for our family and it was so nice to be able to bring our dog! The deck was a great place to relax and have dinner and was so fantastic to be able see the ocean from there! The whole house seemed brand new and sparkling clean!
The water pressure was a little low, but it didn’t affect us much at all.
Overall, great location, great view and great house! Thank you!
Keli F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2021
HI Keli, thanks for the lovely review of Top Shelf!
We have visited Gulf Shores/Ft Morgan several times but this time was the best! The house was incredible and it was refreshing to find lodging that looked even better than the pics. The house was so clean and the location was perfect proximity to Gulf Shores but far enough out of town to feel tranquil. Beach access was a short walk and we truly had everything we needed during the stay. Can’t wait to come back!
John W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2021
Hi John, thanks for the wonderful review of Top Shelf!
Annual family trip to the beach to celebrate the 4th of July. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed! Check in and out super easy, all done by text. Plenty of parking, we had 5 vehicles and still had plenty of room for more if needed. Kitchen well stocked with coffe cups, bowls, pans, cutting boards, etc. We found the blender but no base, not a big deal though. Beds were firm, had washer & dryer, dishwasher, and plenty of hot water for a large family. Had a few ants and centipede’s but nothing major and wouldn’t prevent me from returning. Nice boardwalk to the beach and it was about 5 min to walk from the house to the beach. Front porch had plenty of seating, table & 4 chairs, 4 lounge chairs and picnic table. You can see the beach but if the lot in front is developed you won’t be able to see the beach. Overall a great time and a lovely home!
Jessica W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2021
Hi Jessica, thanks for the awesome review of Top Shelf!
Everything was so nice we really enjoyed being so close to the beach. And everything look exactly like the pictures on website. My only complaint were it was dog hair all over the sofa. And a few lil bugs in the kitchen but overall everything was nice.
Priscilla M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2021
Hi Priscilla, thanks for the review of Top Shelf. We're sorry the couch had pet hair remains on it. This home is on a regular pest control schedule. We hope to host you again in the future!
Our stay at Top Shelf was a pleasant one. We have been visiting the area for years, and Top Shelf is definitely one of the loveliest homes we've rented. Harris property management had asked what time we would be arriving, and at the time I wondered what difference would that make, especially since we'd be arriving well after check in time. Well, when we arrived at 9pm, I saw why they asked. The outside lights were all on, allowing us to have a safe and well lit entry into the property. Top Shelf is beautifully and tastefully decorated, as well as well planned out for a vacation rental. The only thing I would add would be some games, puzzles or cards for inclement weather days. We found an issue with insects, but one call to Harris management and they had a pest control company out quickly to rectify the issue. Harris management was very responsive and they checked in occasionally to see that all was well, without being intrusive. I would rent this property again, and would absolutely recommend it to others. The fact that this was a pet friendly home made this a wonderful stay for the whole family. Thanks for a comfortable, relaxing stay!
Susan C.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2021
Hi Susan, thanks for the awesome review of Top Shelf!
We enjoyed our stay. The beach was beautiful! The pool is very conveniently located from this property. We also enjoyed the deck with the beautiful view and the outdoor space underneath the house.
Jerilee G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2020
Hi Jerilee, thanks for the lovely review of Top Shelf!
Perfect for my family! Enclosed porch with a beach view. Big open living area with fully functional kitchen (plenty of appliances). Quiet neighborhood, super clean. Plenty of room for 8 people. We will definitely stay here again!
Jaclyn P.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Hi Jaclyn, thanks for the five-star review! We are so happy you had a great time at Top Shelf! We welcome you back anytime!
The unit was perfect; 4 baths for a 4 bedroom was terrific. Only neg: needed curtains in ft bdrms
Gorgeous and relaxing!
Jeri S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Hi Jeri, thanks for the five-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed Top Shelf, it's a gorgeous property close to the beach! We hope to host you again!
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrea G.
1 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, beautiful beach, but...
This is a beautiful, brand new beach house. I was nervous about staying here as there were no prior reviews, but took a chance since it was brand new as of 11/2018. Prior to our arrival, I sent a couple inquiries via email to the Property Manager and received an automated reply that I needed to book the house to ask questions. Both times I replied I already had a reservation, and only then were my questions answered. Upon arrival, Sunday, Aug 11th, we pulled up to 3 garbage bins, stuffed full of trash that smelled horribly, they were right next to the staircase leading up to the house. I took a picture and emailed it to the property manager. I received a reply stating that I had to put the trash bins on the curbside on Wednesday as that was trash day. First impressions always leave a lasting impression. So my first impression was that someone didn't care enough about putting the trash bins out for collection prior to our arrival. Whether that was the renters prior to us or the property manager, it's still a poor reflection of the property manager. We reviewed the House Rules posted on the fridge, it said trash days were Monday and Thursday. I emailed the property manager again and asked for clarification, they replied that trash collection was still on summer hours, which meant that collection was on Wednesday and Saturday. I responded saying that if trash collection was on Saturday, that whomever was responsible for putting out the trash on the day before our arrival, didn't put out the bins. They replied that they'd speak with the Director of Guest Services to see what could be done, but never heard from them again. We put out the bins on Wednesday morning and on Friday when we departed for Saturday pick up. The layout of the home is quite nice. Each bedroom has an attached bathroom. The bathroom door to the bunk room does not close properly and several of the cabinets and drawers in the kitchen do not close properly either. The house could use some counter height bar stools for additional seating, pot holders, trivets, and a vacuum. I was also told there were no bbq grills on property, but there were two charcoal grills there. This house is about 20 - 30 mins away from Gulf Shores and not much around in the way of amenities, so if you like being in quiet seclusion, this is for you. Bring bug spray!!! We were all bit up horribly by sand flies. There is a lot of shrubbery and standing water nearby, so is perfect for bugs.
Andrea G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Andrea, thank you for the detailed review as these help us work on needed improvements! Trash has been an ongoing issue this summer as we have had a lot of high volume and trash! We passed out new trash schedules last week and we apologize for the wrong schedule being up. We hope you will give us another chance to host you with a five-star experience!