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Best Bama Beach House - 23+ years! Gulf of America at your doorstep!

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a view of the beach and ocean.
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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the beach and sunset.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses on stilts, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A dining table set for six with a view of the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Fort Morgan Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, The Wharf
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

East Suite

1 King Bed

West Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

East Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Outdoor shower 1

Shower only

Outdoor shower 2

Shower only

West Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 22 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 24 min drive - 38.0 km
  • The Wharf - 25 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Tropic Falls at OWA - 31 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coast @ The Beach Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Bama Beach House - 23+ years! Gulf of America at your doorstep! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Best Bama Beach House - 23+ years! Gulf of America at your doorstep!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Bama Beach House - 23+ years! Gulf of America at your doorstep!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Bama Beach House - 23+ years! Gulf of America at your doorstep!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Bama Beach House - 23+ years! Gulf of America at your doorstep! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Bon Secour Bay is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property for family gathering of 8 adults and 3 toddlers. Kitchen was well equipped, beds comfortable, living area spacious and great screened in porch. Steps from the family friendly beach. Host was quick to respond to my questions. Great week, we hope to go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2026
Catherine, thank you so much for visiting Clean Slate. Having used rentals in the past we know what is most important to help ensure a good time - and a well stocked kitchen is one of those items! Thank you again for sharing the lovely pictures of the family. The videos of the grandchildren dancing brought back some great memories for us - both of our children and our grandchildren. We are glad you were able to take advantage of all the amenities including the kiddie-pools. They can be a great way to entertain the youngest of the crowd. You and your family are welcome back anytime! good times and tan lines, Dan & Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Beach House

The house was perfect for our family stay. Great location on the beach and perfect space. The beach tent with chairs and cooler was also an awesome touch!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of Paradise

We had a wonderful time for our family vacation! This little piece of paradise was just perfect! The home owners were very easy and responsive to communicate with, much easier than I have experienced in the past!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean home. Owners are attentive and have thought of everything. Beautiful home...
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Beach Vacation

Property was awesome, house was better than advertised. All of our grandkids are already wanting to come back. Dan and Helen were wonderful to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you Ray and family. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you made great memories! good times and tan lines...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean Slate is Perfect

Second time using this beautiful home as our vacation haven. The owners could not be better or more accommodating. The home is truly “a home”. This place is heaven!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

This was our fourth time to stay at Clean Slate. We love this area and the house has everything our family needs. Always great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation

Really could not ask for a lovelier home to stay in. Clean, comfortable, spacious, well-equipped, and thoughtfully furnished, and of course, with spectacular views from their great location…..just a perfect oceanfront spot! It is wonderful that the hosts, Dan and Helen, share their pretty home with us. Thanks so much for a wonderful vacation! Definitely would love to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2025
Janet, you, your guests and your dogs are welcome anytime! So glad you enjoyed your stay. You were a most wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay in Fort Morgan

We loved our time at clean slate. The house looks exactly like the pictures. We had plenty of space to spread out and the porch was lovely. We loved all the beach toys and chairs as well as the tent that was provided. We also enjoyed that this part of the beach is all houses, so it didn’t get crowded like some other areas of the gulf. Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you so much! We do love the relative seclusion that Fort Morgan/Clean Slate offers. We do like doing our best to ensure time at Clean Slate is spent building great memories! The big porch is always a favorite! Dan & Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dorethy Beach Trip

Our stay at Clean Slate was wonderful from beginning to end! The house was beautiful and very well taken care of. The owner was beyond helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. We had a huge tent, beach chairs and ice waiting for us upon our arrival. We would absolutely recommend this home and will definitely return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Thank you Liana! We are so glad great memories were made for your family. We think little touches (like the tent, chairs and and ice) help reduce stress and create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. We look forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mardi Gras Getaway

Dan and Helen are one of the best owners to work with. This is the 2nd time staying at their house. Clean Slate is as clean and pictured as in the past. It’s obvious they take pride in their beach house. Communication is quick, and they check on you throughout the stay, to make sure everything is good. Great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2024
Thanks Kim, Jeff and all! We are so excited that you are thinking about purchasing in Lower Alabama. While we hate to lose a renter, we love getting great neighbors.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home with lovely views

The home was perfect for our stay, and the view was beautiful. We enjoyed the screened-in porch after dinner every night with the pleasant breezes. It was also unexpected to have a shaded place to sit on the beach with chairs, a rug, and a cooler. The home was very well decorated and above expectations, with comfortable beds and couches.Also, the owners were kind enough to check on us, and it was very easy to find answers to unknown questions or things that we were not sure about. We hope to go back and stay again, hopefully next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
You were such wonderful guests! We've raised lots of kids (and dogs!) on that wonderful porch. Please do return and we'll be sure to have those extras there for you to make it the best we possibly can for you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great House! Great Location! Great Vacation!

Loved our week here! Wish we could've stayed longer! We returned to to Fort Morgan after several years and chose to return to this house again. We loved it the first time & it was even better this trip. No complaints! It has the most well equipped kitchen of any house we have ever rented. Beautifully decorated & very comfortable for 2 families with our kids ranging from 8-20. We will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thanks so much! What a lovely review. Guests like you are why we work to keep our home well maintained and up-to-date. So happy to have you back in the Clean Slate Family. We hope to have you back soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great beach house!!!

The house was exactly as portrayed in the pictures. The beach is mere steps away. The house lacked for nothing and was very clean. Helen was easily accessible and responded quickly to any concerns I had. I have no difficulty recommending this house to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you for being such great guests! We appreciate you staying at Clean Slate. And thank you for taking such good care of our home away from home! We have an awesome cleaning team - we will pass along the accolade! Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Life

This was our fourth trip to Clean Slate with our children and grandchildren, and we hope to return another day. The location is wonderful and the property is kept in great condition. We all love to cook and share meals, and the kitchen is well-equipped and perfect for family cooking. Communication with the owners is easy, and they are responsive to the renters’ needs. We love that our small dog is welcome in the house and on the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation House

We cannot say enough nice things about this property and/or the owners! We travel with this group often and there were nothing but positive remarks the entire trip. This trip was without kids and the 8 of us each had our own room, bathroom & the kitchen was stocked perfectly for a group who likes to cook! This home is loved by it's owners and it shows. Also, the tent with chairs on the beach was such an added bonus. Highly recommend! Thank you, Dan & Helen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
Thank you Shari and friends. You were dream guests from moment one! We enjoyed talking with you in advance to ensure we could meet or exceed your objectives. As travelers ourselves, we know well how nice it is to arrive to a clean, well stocked home with some necessities ready so one can relax immediately. Glad you all enjoyed the cooler full of ice on the beach when you arrived - we hear that is appreciated greatly!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach house!

We had a wonderful stay at Clean Slate. The bedroom set up, with the double queen beds in two rooms and en suite bathrooms, was great for our group. The furnishings were very nice and the house seemed very clean. The only issues we encountered were with the internet, which wasn’t very reliable, and struggling to find cabinet space for our food. But despite small inconveniences, it was a wonderful place to stay! Thanks Dan & Helen!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

30th Anniversary gathering !!

What a fantastic place to stay!!! Everything was better than expected. Dan & Helen made this trip Special and so easy. All of our guests were blown away by all the little things, like they had a tent setup on beach with great beach chairs. Clean Slate was perfect! The kitchen had everything you needed, the beds were great and the house was immaculate!! We will definitely be coming back. We made great memories!! Thanks CLEAN SLATE!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent beech house with top notch owners!!

This was our first time renting a house on the beech instead of a condo. And we couldn't have pick a better place to stay than Clean Slate. This place truly is beautiful and clean. Dan was extremely helpful with answering all our questions prior to our trip and made us feel welcome in their home. Everything is there that you need to spend a wonderful vacation with friends or family. The only thing that was missing was a stocked fridge (which I'm sure could be arranged :-) ). We will definitely be returning to this great beech house the next time we visit. Thanks Dan and Helen for a wonderful first beech house experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Kevin, we're happy that your Clean Slate visit was a wonderful vacation. And yes, we can arrange to have the fridge stocked next time! good times and tan lines
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Trip!!

Dan and Helen have done it again. This was our second trip to stay in this house and we weren't disappointed. Dan and Helen are the best hosts. Can't say enough good things about them. They have a great house right on the beach with EVERYTHING you need to have a great stay. We love staying at this house and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beach house with all the amenities. Thank you to Dan and Helen for a wonderful place to stay and we will be back as soon as we can. We started planning our next stay before we left. Book this house you won't be disappointed. I would give them 10 stars if I could..
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2024
Thank you Kevin (and family). We appreciate you staying with us again - particularly all the offsite (softball) activities you had to manage. We will keep making improvements and adding amenities (just completed the new dune walk today!) You treat our property so well - just like it was yours - and we like that!! Again, thank you for being a repeat and excellent guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second time at this property

Second time at this property. It suits our family (six adults and a five year old) perfectly. Each couple has their own bedroom and bath. The house is big enough so that if one needs a little quiet you can escape to the hammock under the deck, the front porch sitting area, the screened in porch or one of two uncovered decks. This year there is also a canopy on the beach with chairs and tables. Yet the house is small enough that you don’t get lost in it. The kitchen seems to have everything you need for cooking great meals. It’s the Goldilocks house…..it’s just right
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you Becky! We love you found all those places! Sometimes it is good to get away from those we love while we get away. :-) Papa Bear
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A true beach house!

20 seconds from door to beach chairs. Beautiful house with any item you could possibly want or need…Beach chairs, shelter, assorted baby pools and toys, any kitchen item etc…Beach isn’t crowded, but just enough people around to be interesting:). The closest big grocery ( Publix, Rouses) is about 1/2 hr drive, but 2 quick stops and a Dollar General make picking up most essentials easy. Enjoyed dinner nightly on the big screeded porch and crab searches. Initially, seeing the natural gas rigs on the water ( far out) caught me by surprise, but they are lit up with pretty lights at night and became something my grandsons enjoyed watching. 100% beautiful and will gladly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous and restful

The house is beautifully decorated. It looks like something out of Southern Living magazine. Sheets, bedding, pillows all first class. You also wont need anything for the kitchen. Perfection. There are a few stairs to navigate to get in if you have someone physically challenged as we did but he was able to navigate with railings and lighting on stairs. Everything so well thought out. This one is wonderful. Everything you need for beach provided. Dont bring your own chairs there are plenty supplied.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you Deborah for your kind words. You were great guests! We endeavor to ensure we have all that is needed on hand so our guests can truly RELAX during their stay at Clean Slate. We installed the subdued (and turtle safe) lighting specifically for the young ones and young at heart ones! :-) good times and tan lines
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a great week with family on the beach and a wonderful experience. It was our first family vacation after son-in-law returned from 6-month deployment overseas and daughter dealing with COVID, kids out of school, working from home....ummm....needed a break and time to reconnect. This was the first time renting a house. Dan was engaged host and very house clean. He was also very kind to have steaks/gift card welcoming son-in-law home. Definitely above and beyond the normal. We would definitely do this again. Dan is the best! Plus Clean Slate Beach House was warm & steps from ocean. Lots of great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
It is our pleasure to honor those who serve our nation. And the real hero is the wife/mom/daughter who has had to deal with all this craziness while her husband was deployed! We thank her for her sacrifice and service as well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I'm hooked on Clean Slate!

I’ve been coming to Clean Slate Beach House for nearly 15 years, and every stay is nothing short of amazing! It’s become my go-to getaway, for good reason! From stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere that never fail to take our breath away to the immaculate home itself, with every detail thoughtfully designed to make it feel like a home away from home. We love that the beach is just steps away, providing easy access to the ocean (and beach volleyball) whenever we want. And when you’re done at the beach, the outdoor space is perfect for relaxing—from the outdoor shower to the incredible back decks (yes, decks!) and the play space and toys under the house when you need a break from the sun (or wind).Inside, the spacious and comfortable floor plan allows for quality time playing games, cooking in the fully stocked kitchen and watching movies with family and friends. And when it’s time to sleep, there’s not a bad room in the house. Each room has its own bathroom and is thoughtfully decorated and cozy.Whether you’re coming to Clean Slate to relax, explore or make memories with loved ones, this beach house is a true gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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