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Castaway II - less than 100 yards walking distance to the beach

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Master)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 (Hall bath)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 (off Ulitity Room)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Castaway II - less than 100 yards walking distance to the beach

Castaway II is a beautiful beach home located less than 100 yards from the prettiest, and perhaps least crowed, beach anywhere! The home's 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, along with full size, complete kitchen, eating bar, spacious dining area, den, and laundry room offer generous room for your stay. The home features tile flooring (except bedrooms), is fully furnished, with a fully furnished kitchen, featuring all needed small appliances, dishwasher, microwave, and stove; -everything you will need for a quiet and restful vacation in our 'no condo' single family residential community. All bed linens and towels are furnished at no extra charge. A washer and dryer are in the home for your use; TVs in the family room and master bedroom with satellite for your enjoyment, along with DVD and vcr players.

The master bedroom has a king size bed; another bedroom has twin beds; and, the remaining two bedrooms each have queen size beds.

The front deck faces east- perfect for enjoying a Gulf coast sunrise, and is shaded in the afternoon for enjoying the view of the Gulf and the constant Gulf breezes. This house is located approximately 300 feet (length of a football field) from the Gulf- the street (Bernard Court East) dead-ends on the beach for direct beach access- there is no cutting through other folks property, or walking great distances to gain beach access.

There is an extra refrigerator under the house for your use. The area under the house is concrete which provides a parking area and/or shaded play area for children. There is plenty of off-street parking for multiple vehicles, your boat, or other watercraft.

Alcohol is allowed on our beaches, as are pets. You are free to leave beach umbrellas in place over night.

We appreciate your interest in Castaway II.

If I can answer any questions or further explain the features of Castaway II, do not hesitate to call me.
Tina Scarborough

If your dates are not available, please check out our other properties.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
MUST Disclose type, number when booking. $100each
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Let owner know if you are bringing a pet. If you bring a pet without payment of pet fee, your damage deposit will be forfeited. Pet fee $100/pet
Please read the Rental Agreement (click at the top of this page to view). Your reservation confirms your consent to and approval of rental agreement.
Please let owner know upon arrival if any problems with the house as far as maintenance and cleaning within the hour, because we don’t offer refunds.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Gulf Shores Golf Club. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Gulf State Park - 21 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 23 min drive - 38.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaway II - less than 100 yards walking distance to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Castaway II - less than 100 yards walking distance to the beach?

As of 29 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaway II - less than 100 yards walking distance to the beach on 29 July 2026 start from NZ$775, 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 Castaway II - less than 100 yards walking distance to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castaway II - less than 100 yards walking distance to the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaway II - less than 100 yards walking distance to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaway II - less than 100 yards walking distance to the beach located?

Situated in Gulf Shores, this beach holiday home is steps from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Chantel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Everything went smoothly and they responded immediately on any issues. Looking forwatd to staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Great Place

We truly enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M K.

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

Great Trip

Enjoyed our stay. Nice house, nice location and we will probably return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolyn b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfy with easy access to the beach. I have a senior dog in heart failure who takes medication twice a day. Being able to bring him with me and not add stress was priceless.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Beautiful Area

This home was clean, comfortable, and just right for our family. It was such a beautiful area and the beach access is so close to the home. We really enjoyed taking walks, especially at sunrise.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn C.

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

Fort Morgan May 2025

We enjoyed our stay. The house was neat and clean and had a lot of room. Great access to the beach! We would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

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

Family trip

The property was in a great location, my kids had a wonderful time on the beach. The property manager stayed in touch and made sure we had a great stay, and at the end of trip my son had left an iPod behind and she made sure we got it before we left town. We would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Chilled-Out Weekend

We arrived on a Friday afternoon. The house has ample room for several peole
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianna F.

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

Great stay

the beach house was beautiful. It was clean, spacious, comfortable well stocked. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann and Mike C.

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

Trip to the beach

The home was cozy and comfortable! The beach was right there!! We had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

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

Loved that it was canine friendly

The location was excellent! Wi-Fi was sketchy. One cabinet held WET rusty pans. Those should be trashed. Otherwise, the home was very comfortable for our crew.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

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

Great Location!!

Close to beach! House was roomy! We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

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

Quick walk to the beach

Location of the property is the major attraction of this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitch D.

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

Perfect family getaway

Great for a family. Short walk to the beach. Very nice house, well equipped and pet friendly. We have stayed here 3 times and now will probably make it a 4th next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen c.

Spacious and comfortable

Great accommodations with a short walk to the beach. The house was spotless, and well stocked with towels, linens and extra blankets. The local grocery store and restaurant was only a few miles away. My family and 2 dogs stayed for a week over Christmas, and had a fantastic time! Definitely recommend for a family for an extended stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you for the nice review! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again! Tina Scarborough
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah N.

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

Wonderful time

First time in Fort Morgan and booked on a whim. Loved the location and access to beach (quick and easy for kids) the house was very homey and perfect size. Spent most the time out on the beach. Loved that we didn’t have to pack beach toys or our wagon because they had those there, same with towels, rags, etc. We can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Emily E.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
I really wanted to like this place, but the experience was disappointing from the start. The rental is extremely outdated — from the worn furniture to the old appliances that barely function. Cleanliness was also a major issue; we found dust, grime in the bathroom, and stains on the bedding that definitely should’ve been addressed before our arrival.There was also no reliable WiFi, which was frustrating since it was advertised as included. We couldn’t stream, work, or even reliably check messages during our stay.To make things worse, after we checked out, the host tried to blame us for items that were already worn or damaged when we arrived. It felt unfair and unprofessional.Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this rental. It needs serious updates, better cleaning, and more honest communication
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2026
This guest brought several dogs to my property without informing me, kept all these dogs locked up in one of the bedrooms. My husband just happened to hear these dogs barking while he was outside doing some yard work. After this guest checked out, the condition of the house was so bad, broken blinds from the dogs, urine stains, dry dog food all over the floors and what looked to be cat food also, and we don’t allow cats. This guest became very upset when she had to pay for all these damages and extra cleaning, so she left a bad review. Also, this guest never mentioned anything about the internet while she was there, we would have certainly taken care of this right away! Thank you for considering renting our property and not allowing the bad review to scare you away! It’s a nice house in a great location, only 100 yards walking distance to the beautiful beach! Joe & Tina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

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

Guys trip

The house was everything we could have asked for. Guys trip with plan to go deep sea fishing, & the house was convenient to the marina & spacious enough for all 6 of us to be comfortable with plenty of room to spare. There was an issue that we needed to contact the owner about, & she was easy to contact & handled the issue promptly. Plan on staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Great

So close to the beach and quiet neighborhood. House is huge with great kitchen and plenty of cooking utensils (first one I stayed at that had a cast iron skillet) Owners frequently in neighborhood and available without being intrusive. Beach was lovely and just steps away. Beds were comfortable and there were plenty of towels. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne A.

We love Ft. Morgan!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Castaway II in Ft. Morgan, AL. The house was just the right size for 5 adults and 3 children. The short walk to the beach made the location perfect. Ft. Morgan is such a family friendly area. We were able to leave our beach set up in place for the entire week. The kitchen was great, as was the laundry room. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
I’m glad you and your family enjoyed your stay! Joe and I hope to see you all again! Thank You, Tina Scarborough
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Wow!

Our vacation plans for Colorado fell through a week before we were supposed to go so we booked our trip to Fort Morgan on a whim. This was our first time staying here and WOW!! This property was SO SO perfect for our family. Clean & so close to the beach, we were all thrilled! We met Joe & he was so kind! This place was such a gift to us this week. Thank you SO much for an awesome property that you allowed us to enjoy for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Our stay at Castaway II was ok. We really enjoy this location in Fort Morgan as the streets dead end to the beach; it is a short walk, not crowded and no large high rise condos. The house was large and accommodating to the 5 adults and 2 teenagers. The house could be cleaner and needs updating. Upon our arrival we found the washer full of wet towels – hopeful that they were left by the cleaning crew earlier in the day. We understood the house to be pet friendly and that is why we booked so that we would have the option to bring our dogs (we did not), but the carpet in the primary was so stained and gross it took me 3 days to finally give in and walk on it barefoot. The check out instructions are super easy and they do not ask much of you, but that may also be why I felt the need to wash every kitchen item before use – we were thankful that we brought a lot of paper products and plastic utensils. The house is advertised to have an extra fridge/freezer in the lower level – it is physical there, but a brand new fully frozen bag of ice half way defrosted in the freezer rendering it completely useless. And the big kicker to this house – it DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN WIFI. They tether the internet from a neighboring property. When we first brought this to the attention of the owners the second evening of our stay, they stated they have never had a problem in 20 years, no one mentions this as an issue and that we should just “go to the beach.” They did attempt to rectify the s
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Keli H.

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

Beach Vacation

While we enjoyed our beach vacation, I felt the home lacked much! The kitchen cabinets are grimy, there were pans stored that were filthy with food, the filters in the home were hanging with dust, the stove light stays on constantly showing there is a burner on, there was milk dribbled down the side of the couch, you could see daylight around the doors while closed and locked, there were dead bugs in the tray on the dining table, absolute filth and disgust behind the bed where the plugs are to use for cell phone charger, the broom (without a proper handle) had hair balls built up on it and the furniture is outdated and uncomfortable. The home is spacious, however, needs updated and deep cleaned. The outdoor shower and parking area are nice. It is a very short distance to the beach but does not allow for sunset or beach views. The home would be an excellent choice if it were clean and updated. Has a nice deck but is not safe. The front rail was wobbly and in poor condition. Home has cable but only 1-2 decent channels, the others are all infomercial channels. While we did not allow the poor condition of the home to ruin our vacation, it would have been nice not to have to wash all the dishes and bedding prior to use and clean the home before being able to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Dear Keli, I am sorry to learn from your review that you found the house in such a state of dis-repair, filth, insect infested, etc. etc. You probably do not recall or will not admit that when I called on two different occasions to check on you during your stay, you stated “everything is great”: further, my husband talked with you and your guests in person during your stay and always asked “if there was anything you need or anything that is not to your satisfaction- just let me know”- likewise, he was not informed of any problem, deficiency, or otherwise. Perhaps your review was a “ pay back” or “retaliatory” for your failure to pay the fee for your two (2) pets when you booked?............. perhaps you were confused when you said everything was fine and meant to state the deficiencies stated in your review. Whatever was the case, we appreciate you staying with us, regret that you were only able To watch a couple of channels on Dish, as we do have several different channels and that you found that the sun set in the west each evening. I have no control over the sunsets!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The host was responsive and helpful. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property wasn’t the most clean when we arrived with sand in the bed and a needed sweeping of the kitchen area, and although some toiletries such as TP and dishwasher provided, there was only enough for a weekends stay. The surprising part about that was the cleaners showed up 10 minutes before our checkout. Overall, the unit was as described though and had anything you could need for the kitchen or grill and was so close to the beach you don’t even want to leave your street to go anywhere else while on vacation. The only thing I would change is for the property manager to go with new cleaners and have extra pillows on site otherwise it was a great little spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Tina Scarborough.

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We are native Alabamians. We live in Tallassee, Alabama.
Joe and I enjoy actively participating in our Church, traveling with our friends, boat rides, fishing and shrimping, riding the ferry to Dauphin Island, bike rides in the Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island area, and enjoying the prettiest beach in the world- here in Ft. Morgan!

Why they chose this property

The Fort Morgan area reminds us of how Gulf Shores was forty (40) years ago- prior to the proliferation of condos. Ft. Morgan is a quiet, peaceful place to relax and enjoy the pristene white sandy beach, salt air, and ever-present Gulf breezes; a community of single-family homes; with great neighbors and friends.

What makes this property unique

Only a short walk (less than 100 yards-the length of a football field). Our street (Bernard Court East) actually dead ends onto the beach- there is no cutting through other property owner's yards, or walking down the beach front road east or west to access the 'public' areas. The Gulf ( and Bay views when leaves are off the trees in the Fall and Winter) can be enjoyed from the front deck. Since the house is located about a 1/4 mile away from Fort Morgan Marina, and approximately a mile from the Ft. Morgan historic site with public boat launch and fishing pier (to be remodeled in the coming year), there are a lot of fishing and boating activities available- we enjoy shrimping and fishing in Mobile Bay.

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