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Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value!

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Exterior
Living area
Pool
Pool
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 27334.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪100 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 27)

3rd Floor E Middle BR

1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Floor W Middle BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

3rd Flr N BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SW BR

1 King Bed

4th Flr N BR

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4th Flr S BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

Main Floor N BR

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

East 3rd Floor Middle Bath

Toilet · Shower only

East 3rd Floor NW BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

East 3rd Floor SW BR

Toilet · Shower only

East 4th Floor N BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

East 4th Floor S BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value!

Beach Castle, East Unit
3660 Ponce de Leon Ct Gulf Shores, AL 36542

8BR 6BA located directly on the Gulf! This Beach Castle has everything. Sleeps 24 or 48 with both sides!

2024-08-07 BRAND NEW VIRTUAL TOUR! HDR photos coming soon, but for the latest and greatest, check out the tour!

This listing is for the East unit of the Beach Castle. One side perfect for your group? Check out our Beach Castle East and Beach Castle West listings for the individual units, or go both both sides at Beach Castle East & West, with 16 BR and 12 BA, with connecting door!

Each side of the Beach Castle includes 8 bedrooms, including 3 Gulf front Master Bedrooms, one with separate shower and jetted tub, and 6, count 'em, 6 bathrooms. Each side of this wonderful home sleeps up to 24 people. There's also a sitting room, living room, dining room, and well-furnished kitchen.

Main Floor N Bedroom: King, en suite bath
3rd Floor N Bedroom: King, en suite bath
3rd Floor E Middle Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk (uses N BR bath with separate entrance from hall)
3rd Floor W Middle Bedroom: Two Twin Bunks (uses SE BR Bath from separate entrance)
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King, en suite bath (shared with bunk room)
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King, en suite bath
4th Floor N Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk, en suite bath
4th Floor S Bedroom: King + Twin. Bunk, en suite bath

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
3rd Floor Bonus Lounge: Queen Sleeper Sofa

​​​​​​​PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE BEDROOM DESCRIPTION IS CURRENTLY ACCURATE. We make changes! This description is up to date. The matterport/virtual tour is the most up to date (from August 2024!). Photography coming soon.

Other amenities include many televisions, dvd players, cable, internet, local and domestic long distance telephone service, stereo with CD player, central air, ceiling fans throughout, TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer dryer, garbage disposal, 2 dishwashers, and covered and open decks. The Beach Castle also features outdoor showers, a picnic table, a huge sundeck, and even a full sized pool!

Located on Fort Morgan, Beach Castle is close to many restaurants, golf courses, and other things to do, feels away from it all (but is only a short drive to all the hubbub on Gulf Shores itself), and is often a more cost-efficient choice for those who seek something a little more laid back. Plus, as an added bonus, our Fort Morgan vacation homes are not currently subject to the same restrictions on setting up umbrellas and other amenities overnight as those in Gulf Shores itself.

TWO REFRIGERATORS
Two? Per side? Yes two. Because you won't want to stay somewhere without an extra fridge once you have had them.

POOL
Big. Private to the two sides of the duplex: no sharing with other places nearby. The pool is open all year. It's big! 30x15x3-5'! Rectangle. Lounge chairs are provided around the pool.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

PARKING
There is available onsite, offstreet, parking for at least 6 midsize vehicles (per side), more if you stack well. In duplex units, please be neighborly about this.

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, GRILLS ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends at many locations. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Approval in a duplex location, especially for peak weeks, generally is only available for guests renting both sides of the duplex. Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

Beach Castle, East https://www.vrbo.com/3934837?dateless=true 8BR
Beach Castle, West https://www.vrbo.com/3934836?dateless=true 8BR
Beach Castle, East & West https://www.vrbo.com/3945686?dateless=true 16 BR (2x8BR)

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Washer
Dryer
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

Events allowed
Requires pre-approval. No house parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Requires pre-approval. No house parties.
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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Gulf Shores Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Zooland Mini Golf 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 34 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 49 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value! located?

This Gulf Shores holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Fort Morgan Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan. Dauphin Island Beaches and East End Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rachelle P.

Lovely stay right on the beach

We had a wonderful time at your families beach house. We enjoyed our stay. Being able to walk right out onto the beach was amazing. Thank for sharing your home.
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10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Beach Castle, East Side

We loved the pool and being close to the ocean.
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

Great stay at Beach Castle's east unit

We had a great stay and enjoyed the house and location. A couple things that need to be fixed - one of the dishwashers wouldn't turn on, the shower handle in the bedroom on the left facing the water was broken.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Neal M.

Beach Castle East

Amazing beachfront! The beach was so nice. We loved the house too!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Fantastic!

A wonderful location and rental property. We had a family group ages 3-86 and it worked out perfectly. Home was great and beach was fantastic! Communication with property managers was superb!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

It was great!

It was great, again!
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10/10 Excellent

J F.

Family time

Great place, great beach! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

East side of Beach Castle

It was a great trip. The house was great too. We all had a really good time. Thank you so much for all of your help.
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10/10 Excellent

Fred K.

Lots of fun! Great stay.

The stay was great. We had the family of our four kids and their families and they all had a lot of fun. There were a few issues but they were taking care of by the management company quickly.
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Thanksgiving at the beach

Wonderful Thanksgiving at the beach. Beach Castle was setup perfectly for us all to fit, to cook (and eat). Thank you for sharing you wonderful home with us!
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

East side of Beach Castle

It was a great trip. The house was great too. We all had a really good time. Thank you so much for all of your help.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Perfect COVID getaway!

My family stayed at Beach Castle summer 2020! We so needed a break, and Beach Castle did not disappoint! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
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10/10 Excellent

rebecca M.

Delightful

We had a delightful time at the beach with our family! We are so grateful to you for sharing your home with us!
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10/10 Excellent

April T.

Beach Castle is the best!!!

Thank you so much for having us. We truly enjoyed our stay in your home. It was everything we could have hoped for for our family getaway--which we so very much needed this year! And such a good deal too. :-) Highly recommend!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Can't wait for next year!

Already booked our return for next year! 😉
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10/10 Excellent

James S.

Awesome holiday trip

The house had some amazing views of the Gulf. The kids enjoyed watching the dolphins playing out in front of the house. It was nice to see the Blue angels practicing and doing tricks. Thanks again for a great vacation rental.
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10/10 Excellent

Falla B.

By far the best house that we have rented

I have been in charge of taking a group to different locations for probably the last 10-15 years and I have to say, this was by far the best house that we have rented. It was clean and appropriately stocked. We enjoyed your home. We have never stayed that far out of Gulf Shores, but we have all decided it was the absolute best location.
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10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

It was great!!!

Our trip was a amazing family time in your home. Thank you for getting the microwave to us so quick. We have already got the bounce back for next year in October. Everything was great!!! Thank you.🌴
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10/10 Excellent

A S.

Fantastic family spring break

Had a great time. We had an issue with one of the two dishwashers, reported it, and it was fixed the next day. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

Beach Castle was WONDERFUL

Our stay in your beautiful home was wonderful. The pool was fantastic as well. We had no problems. Had BOTH the east and west sides. Plenty of room for everyone. We have rented large houses in the Gulf Shores area before but by far this one was the best. Everyone had a great time. Thank you so much.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Fantastic fall break!!!!

Beach Castle was WONDERFUL. Book it now! :-) My big family had the best time here. Plenty of room for everyone. And we actually really enjoyed being on Fort Morgan where it was a lot more chill than in Gulf Shores itself. Easy drive back too if we wanted to go to a restaurant or shopping. Thank you so very much for sharing you home with us.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Great week!

What a great week we had at Beach Castle! Everything was very clean so kudos to the new management company on that! Great bedroom and livngn space setup for us too! We will return as long as we can still fit as our family grows each year! The pool was a big hit too.
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny M.

We made a lot of memories!

Our stay was great! Loved the house, the ocean view, the big porch, and the children loved the pool. Everything was clean and in good working order. The week just flew and we made a lot of memories. We want to come back in a few years..... Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Couldn't have been happier

The house worked out great. Our entire party couldn't have been happier. The location was perfect space and bedrooms worked out great for us. We had a group of 19 that spanned ages from 9 to 82 and many years in between. We all had a great time and enjoyed the stay.
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10/10 Excellent

SC M.

Beach Castle East

We had a fantastic time for our family vacation in Beach Castle East. We actually tried to rebook it but were too late! Trying one of your other places next year. We loved how big Beach Castle was, its BIG pool, and the wide open beach! Can't wait to get back to the gulf. Thank you for having us!

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!

Beach Castle. BC is a nice change of pace. BIG pool. Big beach. Big place. Not so big price. Fort Morgan is more chill, a laidback vibe. Leave your chairs on the beach, carry a beverage, no worries. Setup volleyball? You bet. Beach Castle is the perfect place for folks looking for beachfront chill for a large group, and a pricepoint markedly lower than similar homes in the Gulf Shores or Orange Beach area. Heck, 10% lower taxes, so you are sticking it to the man a litte too, and every little bit helps, right?! But, again, Beach Castle is by no means little. Big place. Great space. Check her out. You will, like many MANY of my guests, end up coming back year over year over year...

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

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