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Gulf Shores, Al Ft Morgan, Pet Friendly Beach House only 40 steps to sand dunes-

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2022
2022
Beach
First level living area includes big screen television and comfortable seating
Lower level bath with shower

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Convertible bed(s)

+2
2 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 main level

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 upstairs master bdrm

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Gulf Shores, Al Ft Morgan, Pet Friendly Beach House only 40 steps to sand dunes-

INTERNET- Starlink Satellite-
"SPECIAL SNOWBIRD RATE", winter periods of 1November - 31 March, (1) one to (6) months.
The 'Dunes' Beach House is located in Cabana Beach subdivision, 8961 Pompano Way, on Fort Morgan Peninsula, in Gulf Shores, Alabama, next door to the open, uncrowded "Veterans Beach" of Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge.
We are almost beachfront without the cost. Pompano Way Road dead ends in front of our house, walk left out of our driveway, no roads or lots to cross. and about 40 steps you are in the Sand, an area that has the sugar-white sand/quartz Beach, which is the whitest, cleanest and softest in the world! It's composed of 99% pure silica quartz (found only in S. Ala and in NW Florida Pan Handle). It was washed down from the Appalachian Mountains thousands of years ago and deposit by the rivers onto the S Ala an NW Fla coastline.

Just down the road is the historic Ft Morgan, and a ferry that crosses the bay to historic Fort Gains on Dauphin Island.

The 'Dunes' brings back memories of long ago, when you sit on one of the two decks, and listen to the birds, watch the waves roll in and sometimes dolphins playing. You can enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, see the stars at night with no obstruction of streetlights.

The two-story Beach House is cozy with two covered decks, swing, two picnic tables, hammock.

-Ground level has an outside shower with hot and cold water, utility room with a washer, two dryers, gas fish cooker, and lots of beach toys, maybe even a forgotten kite. There is a picnic table, swing, hammock and chairs.
-Main level has a deck overlooking beach/gulf, living room with sleeper sofa, cable tv, Internet. The kitchen is open and fully equipped. It has a breakfast bar which seats two and a table that seats eight. Off the hallway are two bedrooms, and a shower bath. One bedroom has twin beds with tv, the other has two queen sized beds, with tv. This level has all ceramic tile flooring which is easy to maintain.
-The master bedroom is up a flight of stairs to the top level. It has its own bath, and private deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. This room has walk-in closet, tv, telephone, king-size bed.

When they are training you can also enjoy the Navy's 'Blue Angels', which are based in nearby Pensacola. They train in the Cabana Beach area. We have one of the pilots trained, when we are on the beach, and he comes flying low over the gulf we frantically wave, and he does a 180-degree flip to flying upside down!
We have volunteer fire department, so no fireworks or "fires" are allowed.
INTERNET Starlink Satellite-very good reception.

Pets are allowed with prior approval.
1/2 of rental rate is required when reservations are confirmed, remainder is due 45 days prior to reservation date.

Key) six words: 'The Dunes' Gulf Shores, Ft. Morgan, fishing, pet friendly Beach House, almost beachfront. about 40 steps and you are in sand dunes/beach.

Property manager

Leroy Hanks,

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets allowed with prior approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside house. smoking pots on deck.
WE do ask soiled dishes please have in dish washer, washing Bulldogs and similar type dogs not allowed
If hurricane occurs in this area and Gulf Shores issues an evacuation order all monies paid will be refunded.
If cancellation after 60 or 30 days, will try to re-rent property, if re-rented then all monies will be returned.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Cabana Beach, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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 Gulf Shores Beach. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fort Morgan - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 26 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Shores, Al Ft Morgan, Pet Friendly Beach House only 40 steps to sand dunes- pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Gulf Shores, Al Ft Morgan, Pet Friendly Beach House only 40 steps to sand dunes-?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Shores, Al Ft Morgan, Pet Friendly Beach House only 40 steps to sand dunes-?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gulf Shores, Al Ft Morgan, Pet Friendly Beach House only 40 steps to sand dunes- located?

Located in Cabana Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Edith Hammock and Bon Secour Bay. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Perry T.

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

Beach/2024

Love this house and the location to the Beach Leroy and Beth are great host They always check to see how we are doing and to see if there is any way they can help. Lots of things to see and do in the area Will stay again Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall H.

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

Perfect Location

Property was exactly what we needed and we love the neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful

Loved this house, was very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chrisann c.

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

Family Vaca

Location was perfect. Beach was not crowded. House was clean. Owners are good people. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter P.

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

Great beach getaway

We and our dogs spent the week at Dune Ranch. The property was clean and true to the pictures. Neighborhood was private and safe. Beach access was convenient. The beach was not crowded and clean. The views and sounds are amazing from the property. The owners were easy to work with. We would consider booking again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beth B.

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

Great stay

House was in a great location. Very quiet and steps to a beautiful beach. Plenty of room and very clean. Owners were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Sweet Spot for a Vacay

This was sweet little house for our family of 4 adults and 6 teenagers. Close to beach and quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen B.

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

Excellent location and community

Private community with easy access to the beach. Kind and attentive owners. We had a wonderful and rest-filled stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Great vacay!

Enjoyed our stay here! Great house and neighborhood! Just a short walk to a private beach, no crowds and it was absolutely beautiful! The owners were great! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen B.

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

Easy Beach Access, safe and quiet

Love this wonderful home and its neighborhood. The beach is easy to get to and is never crowded. Safe to vacation alone or with families. I love going back as much as I can!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Great location and dog friendly.

Nice house, well furnished. Easy and short walk to white sandy beach. Great getaway. House and beach are dog friendly. Look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

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

Wonderful getaway!

Our group had a great time! The walk to the beach was a breeze and the house was everything the listing promised! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

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

Great girls week at the beach!

The house is conveniently located to the beach and has all of the amenities of home. Leroy was very accommodating to our early arrival and we were able to hang out on the deck to enjoy the ocean view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jeremy J.

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

Relaxing in the gulf

We really enjoyed our trip. The hosts checked on us a couple of times to see if we needed anything. The house suited 6 of us with 2 dogs very nicely. Very short walk to the beach and the house included a lot of the beach essentials.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Vacation

Nice little getaway. Off the beaten path with privacy. The beach wasn't crowded which made it fun for our fur baby.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

bryan r.

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

Spring brake

Can’t beat the location Thanks Leroy, really did appreciate the call to make sure all was good
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ang A., St Louis, MO

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

Best beach

The beach house is on the best uncrowded pet-friendly beach only one house away from the beach dune trail. It was great to be able to bring the pup along and fun to meet other dogs while at the beach. Check-in was easy, and the owner sent lots of details, including a recommendation for a good restaurant in town we may not have picked otherwise. Owner responded quickly when we had one issue come up. The beds were very comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals. There is a nice ocean view from the porches, and being in a quiet neighborhood made for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick S.

Very nice house and location.

Liked the layout of the house in general. The secluded master suite upstairs was nice with a good view. House seemed to be well-kept. Kitchen/dining was a little tight but not uncomfortably so. A couple of blinds did not operate as they were supposed to, but otherwise, the house was absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Wonderful vacation

Leroy and Nan are excellent hosts! They genuinely care about their guests and checked in with us while we were there. Beautiful views and easy access to the beach. The neighborhood pier was the best place to watch the sunset. Lots of fish caught and released! Loved that everything was private and that you were in your own little paradise. House was well stocked with everything you need to cook meals. We even made cupcakes with the kids on a rainy day. We definitely plan to come back and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Pleasant trip

My wife and I (along with our 2 small dogs) spent the month of February at this nice home. The location is ideal: It’s at the end of a dead end street, only a few steps from Veterans Beach, which is owned by the US government. Dogs on leashes are allowed on this beach, and our furry “children” thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The house has two decks and great views. It is a 3 bedroom and 2 bath home that is well furnished. We felt like there was lots of room for our group of 2 adults and 2 dogs. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes, utensils, and a large starter set of consumable supplies (e.g., paper towels, dishwasher detergent, toilet paper, etc.). Leroy and Nan were wonderful to work with. They provided lots of helpful information about the local area, and were immediately responsive to questions by either email or phone. They demonstrated the ideal balance of helpful hosts, but were not overly intrusive. Our goal was a quiet vacation. This house, with its wonderful location, greatly exceeded the goal. We explored numerous local restaurants (definitely go to Jesse’s on the Bay - about 2 minutes away!). The house is in the Cabana Beach subdivision, which in February consists of a nice blend of full time residents, snow birds and empty houses. It is located about 12 miles from the middle of Gulf Shores on the Fort Morgan road. In February, there is hardly any traffic and the trip back to Gulf Shores goes quickly. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chevas K.

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

Great Beach Vacation

We enjoyed our rental thoroughly. We like to rent a tent and chairs from Beach Bum, this HOA has rules against it. Left of Beach access is Veteran’s Park. The house was everything we expected, though quite sandy when we arrived. Outdoor shower was not enclosed due to recent storms and availability of workers. If you’re handy like my husband, you might inquire about some light work before going down as the owners are very nice and really just want the place nice for everyone. If we had known ahead of time, we would have taken a different car and tools and built the enclosure so it’s there for all. My husband does not do idle very well lol. The road from the highway back to the house is a problem currently and is in need of repair. Currently, you want an SUV. Very slow going with all the rain in my sedan, but careful gets you there no problem. Don’t fly down the road in the dark when you first arrive, no matter how excited the kids are! We like the house and the location and will definitely check the Cabana Beach next time! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

50th Birthday over the hill beach trip

This was our first time to the beach in 10 years. I was nervous about booking a beach house over a condo. I am very happy we did. The pictures do not do the place justice. The kitchen is so spacious. New appliances. Loved the picnic table in there. So genius! They had everything you need. Made me feel like I over packed. They had a washer and 2 driers which made cleaning so fast. There storage room had anything and EVERYTHING you need for the beach. We donated some beach toys to their collection. The swing on the parking deck is fabulous. The king size master was so comfortable and spacious. We loved having a private deck away from the kids for a few moments. The closet was a great feature because it was perfect to set up the dog crate in there and not take up floor space. In the 2 queen bed room, it is huge. So much space for teenagers and adults ladies. This room has a small private deck, so cute. No tv in that room but everyone has cell phones now days so they don’t watch tv hardly anyways. The 2 twin bed rooms were great. A tv in there for the grandkids. The pull out couch was great for the grandkids. There is a big orange chair that has a single pull out bed that the grandkids fought over to sleep on. Plus their friends pushed the wicker chair, matching stool, and recliner all together and made another bed. One took the leather cushions from the couch and slept on it as a pallet. Then there was still plenty of room to walk around. This home is perfect for a large family like ours and grandkids. The beach is so much closer than we imagined. It is a injustice to say it is across the street. You feel like you are beach side. If there was one idea we thought would have been great to have. Would have been a small chest freezer in their larger storage room so we could buy ice for our coolers in bulk so we didn’t have to run to the store for ice so frequently. We felt bad hauling melting ice through the kitchen to put in the freezer for the beach coolers. This is not a complaint only a suggestion. We have one at our lake cabin it’s handy The homeowner is super nice to deal with and help walk us through the process. I know he has a cleaning crew but we still cleaned before we left and we brought our own bedding. However Mr LeRoy’s family had plenty of bedding and all the shelves are labeled nicely so you know where to put everything back to. I can’t wait to go back. We would love to stay there again. We give it 10 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmen B.

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

Quiet beach community

Property has easy access to the beach in private community. I have stayed many times and its always awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry T.

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

Our happy place

Love this house and location, Leroy is very gracious owner will help you if you need anything. We stayed here the last 2 years
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Jayce's first beach trip

Beautiful weather. Wonderful house.it was a perfect place for a 2 year olds' first time on the beach. There were sand bars right at the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Leroy Hanks,

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Retired rocket scientist married to old former flight attendant.

Why they chose this property

"The Dunes" Beach House is our 2nd Home, that we also rent, so we keep it updated. Kitchen, Family room and kitchen updated 2019.
(4 minutes, NOT correct on gps/map). It is only 40 steps from our driveway to Sand Dunes/Beach We are residents of Alabama and were married in Mobile, Al many years ago. We love the quietness of the ocean/beach area of Fort Morgan peninsula.
Their are very few Beach areas left like the Ft. Morgan peninsula, no crowded beach, quiet, no traffic/street noise, not boxed in by High Rise buildings!.
But, yet close to shopping, restaurants, etc...

What makes this property unique

You are only 40 steps to the "Sand Dunes/Beach".
When we travel until we can go no more, we retreat to the Gulf. There, having left the stress behind, we sit on the upper (or lower) deck, and watch the beachcombers out very early, listen to the cooing of the doves, and at times watch the dolphins play. It's just a short walk to the store to get a paper. Then we do only what we want to do. Just settle in for the most quiet, relaxing, best beach vacation ever!
At night, and with no street lights, you can see so many stars, they seem so close, you feels like they you are among them! can reach out and touch them!

Languages:

English