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June 5 -13 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views

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Beach
Expansive deck!
Terrace/patio
Room
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

June 5 -13 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views

Welcome to The Porthole – Your Ideal Beachside Escape
** AC Overhaul Spring 2025**

Nestled in the tranquil Surfside Shores community of Fort Morgan, The Porthole offers the perfect mix of relaxation, space, and coastal charm. With sugar-white sands just steps away, expansive outdoor decks, and a spacious layout ideal for families or groups, this home is ready to be your next unforgettable beach destination. Guests are enjoying the new, upgraded deck furniture!

Why You'll Love The Porthole
Unbeatable Outdoor Living: Oversized decks offer plenty of space to lounge, dine, and enjoy the soothing sounds of the Gulf.
Peaceful Setting: Located in a quiet neighborhood with light crowds and tree-lined streets, perfect for morning walks or bike rides.
Close Beach Access: Just across the street and a few houses to the east, you'll find convenient entry to the stunning Fort Morgan shoreline.

Inside the Home

Main Floor
Two King Bedrooms: One with a hall bath, the other shares a Jack and Jill bath with the twin bunk room
Bunk Room: Two sets of twin bunk beds (sleeps four)
Cozy Bonus Room: TV lounge with a sleeper sofa that serves as a fifth bedroom
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Granite countertops, stainless appliances, and an open layout with spacious living and dining areas with new couches and loveseats!
Laundry Closet: Conveniently located on the main floor

Second Floor
Primary Suite: King bed, private bathroom with soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity, and private balcony access

Extras and Amenities
Standalone 50-pound ice maker, perfect for beach coolers and drinks
High-speed Wi-Fi
Snowbird-friendly with special off-season and long-term rates available
Parking for multiple vehicles
Renter must be 25 years of age or older; guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Explore the Fort Morgan Area
Nearby Essentials: Dollar General and Sassy Bass Market are just minutes away for groceries and supplies
Local Dining: Enjoy restaurants like Tacky Jack’s, Sassy Bass, Coast, and the new Jesse’s, some offering live music and entertainment
Outdoor Recreation: Cast a line at the Fort Morgan fishing pier or explore the scenic trails and natural beauty of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Start Your Beach Story Here
Whether you are planning a peaceful getaway or a fun-filled family retreat, The Porthole has everything you need to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories.

Book your stay today and let the coastal breeze welcome you to your home away from home.

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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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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 Gulf Shores Beach. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Billy's Seafood are also worth visiting.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Gulf State Park - 17 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is June 5 -13 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at June 5 -13 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at June 5 -13 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views on 31 August 2026 start from NZ$762, 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.

How much is parking at June 5 -13 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at June 5 -13 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at June 5 -13 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is June 5 -13 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views located?

Located in Gulf Highlands, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour Bay. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

david T.

Much needed get a way

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a most wonderful time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla C.

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

Treasure of a place

I do not have words on this house! Location was so wonderful very quiet neighborhood very nice house
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Perfect Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach house was perfect!!! So close to the beach you can sit on the huge deck and listen to the waves. Our new favorite place to stay! Coastal View staff were TERRIFIC.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Golf trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were four guys on a golf trip to Kiva Dunes. This was our fourth year and The Porthole was by far our best choice of accommodation. Spacious and clean with great decks and views. The management team went out of there way to make our stay a great one. Hopefully they'll have us back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: For a property located off the beach, this is as close as it gets! Off the beach rates for a house that has a shorter walk to the beach than most condominiums we have rented. The house was very spacious, especially the front deck, which has a great view of the Gulf! Property Management was very attentive and even pulled our trash cans to the street for us on trash day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W.

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

close to beach

We really liked being so close to the beach for the quick walk as well as sitting on nicely shaded front deck and seeing and hearing the ocean. The beach and water were so nice and clear. We enjoyed the entire week in the spacious house with plenty of room to spread out and sleep. The beds were all so comfortable and having 3 KING beds was a benefit. The kitchen is beautiful and made preparing all our meals very easy and nice with lots of amenities and dishes. The ice machine is huge and a hit for sure as well as the filtered water/ice from the modern fridge. I would highly recommend this house and would stay here again! Thanks Dee Dee for checking in with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kevin D.

Not so cool in Gulf Shores

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house itself was a nice size. Very good location. AC unit never cooled the house. On the upstairs bedroom it got as high as 83 degrees. Main level was generally around 76 during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James N.

An Enjoyable Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There were some air conditioner issues during the week and the folks at Coastal View Vacations were great. They got air conditioner professionals out promptly and followed up to be sure we were satisfied. It took two trips for the repairmen to take care of everything, but Coastal View was very helpful and caring. Once the ac was properly repaired, time there was great. This was our third year in this house and we have reserved it again for next summer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Almost Perfect.. One of the best locations w/ Coastal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Plenty of parking, amazing location, views and ease of access to the beach. The interior layout is perfect for multiple guest and the large front porch facing the ocean is simply perfect. The only issue is the screws used to hold the planking down on the stairs weren't stainless.. and the second to the last stair wobbled. Our host that paid for this amazing house, being the first one there wrenched his knee carrying luggage|cooler into the house. Swollen and bruised knee.. It made the amazing Charter fishing trip out of Fort Morgan Marina with Cpt Chase on the No Doubt that much more adventurous. But. We had three houses rented on the island this weekend.. and everyone came to us. It simply the best.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brittany G.

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

Not clean

I was looking forward to this stay, as it was a wonderful house and great location. My excitement quickly turned to disappointment as we discovered how unclean this property was. Food splatters on cabinets, dirt around the toilets, dust and debris on tables but the biggest thing was roaches... we found several dead. By the end of our stay, we found several alive. I bought bleach and cleaning supplies to at least clean the bathrooms before use. The AC needed some serious maintenance as well, as we could never get the temperature regulated. I hope the owners get some necessary repairs (floor was covered with plywood from a soft spot) completed and it sprayed for bugs before they let other families stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kay N.

The Porthole

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed here multiple times over many years, under several different agencies over the years. We love the house, layout, location, amenities, etc. Updates have been appropriate and appreciated. There is one re-occurring problem, that the owner does not seem willing to address. The air conditioner is not adequate to keep the house comfortable. 80 degrees at bedtime in the upstairs bedroom is not acceptable, and may ultimately be a deal breaker for our families. It seems to be a problem each time we stay here, with various reasons provided. The rental agency has addressed our issues well.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Kelsi T.

Ehh, not the best experience.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay began roughly, the AC did not work properly, it was miserable. Going to bed with our house at 80 degrees is not ideal after soaking up the sun ALL day long. The dishwasher took several cycles to get the dishes even remotely clean, the dryer blower did not work properly, it took at least 3 cycles to get even a decent dry on our clothes. The home was okay, kinda small. We dealt with maintenance at least 1/2 of our stay which was NOT ideal with the money you pay for these homes. I will say, Coastal View's company was very prompt on our concerns, I was never ignored, and they did address our concerns so that was nice but that was it. I was not looking for a payday or a quick refund by any means but with the amount of issues we had just starting off you'd of thought our family was offered some sort of incentive for our troubles. Like a voucher for dinner somewhere or for some beach tents rented for us for the beach? Idk, just some sort of small nice gesture to maybe help make our stay a little less stressful since it was our vacation. Overall though, it made our family vacation rough, kids were cranky because there was not much room to play, no tv in their room etc. Adults were crabby because our house so hot, even at bedtime, and on top of that having to deal with maintenance throughout our stay. It just was not it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of this house was absolutely perfect!! Neighborhood was quiet and peaceful so if you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy the tranquility while reading a book or just chilling with friends or family, this is a great spot. Everyone at Coastal View Vacations is very helpful and friendly!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Viginia Charlene S.

Lovely

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean. Stocked with everything you need. Great view of the ocean.5
Verified

8/10 Good

Lacey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

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