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Gulf Front house, 5 ensuites, Private Heated Pool, Never Crowded Beach, Fire Pit

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Gulf front 5 bedroom/5 bath house with  PRIVATE HEATED SALT WATER pool.
Private HEATED SALT WATER pool with 8 chaise lounge chairs. Partially shaded.
Open den to kitchen and dining area. Beautiful view of the beach and gulf.
Range, micro, DW and fridge. Range has an Air Fryer.
1st floor den: 75" TV, leather sofa & love seat, 2 chairs. View of the beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

1st Floor East Bedroom

1 King Bed

1st Floor West Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Bunkroom Bedroom

4 Single Beds

2nd Floor East Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom (2nd Floor)

1 King Bed

Upstairs Den

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

1st Floor East Bathroom

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

1st Floor West Bathroom

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

2nd Floor Bunkroom Bathroom

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

2nd Floor East Bathroom

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

2nd Floor Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Gulf Front house, 5 ensuites, Private Heated Pool, Never Crowded Beach, Fire Pit

We purchased this house in January 2018 and have earned the prestigious Premier Host badge.

Gulf front house (not a duplex unit) with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms all en-suites, and a Private HEATED SALT WATER pool. Walk from our house to the beach. Beautiful view of the beach/gulf from our house or our 2 decks. Watch dolphins swim by in the gulf or pelicans slowly flying by looking for the catch of the day. Four bedrooms have King beds, the 5th bedroom has bunk beds that sleeps 4. All bedrooms have attached en-suite bathrooms. There is a leather sleeper sofa in the second floor den that also sleeps two. The house has two dens. one on each level so adults and kids have their own separate living areas. The den on the first floor has a 75" 4K Smart TV and the den on the second floor has a 65" 4K Smart TV. Both 4K TV's also have a 4K blu-ray DVD player and a 3.1 surround sound bar.
Amenities include 7 HDTV's, each with a blu-ray DVD player.

We offer self-check in at our beach house. No having to drive to an office and wait in line to be able to check in to start your beach vacation. Electronic keyless lock, just enter your personal 4-digit code and your vacation has begun!

Newest amenity: GAS FIRE PIT. The gas fire pit is located in the sitting area near our heated saltwater pool. Enjoy the warmth of our gas fire pit on those cool nights as you listen to the waves coming in. Just turn on the valve on the propane tank and ignite the burner. No wood required or ashes to ruin your clothes.

First floor: The den has a leather sofa, leather love seat and 2 chairs, 75" 4K Smart TV with a 4K blu-ray DVD player, 3.1 surround bar, and a beautiful view of the gulf and beach. A fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances (side by side fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave), ice machine, Keurig coffee brewer, coffee maker, Bartesian cocktail maker, toaster, blender, crock pot, waffle maker, pots and pans. You just need to bring your food; we provide everything to prepare your meals. The dining area has a mahogany table that seats 8 people and 6 bar stools. The dining area also has a beautiful view of the gulf/beach. A full-size washer and dryer are located just off the kitchen.
There are 2 bedrooms on the first floor with private baths on this level. Each bedroom has a king bed, 39" Smart HDTV with blu-ray DVD player, ceiling fan, and a private bath with tub/shower unit.

We provide two highchairs, two Pack N Plays, and a gate for the stairs.

Second floor: has 3 bedrooms on this level, a den with a leather sleeper sofa, leather chair and ottoman, and a 65" 4K Smart TV with blu-ray DVD player. The den has a beautiful view of the gulf/beach or step outside onto the deck and hear the waves. The master bedroom has a King bed, private bath, 43" Smart HDTV with blu-ray DVD player, ceiling fan, and a beautiful view of the gulf/beach. The private bath has a double vanity, garden tub, and separate shower. The second bedroom has a King bed, 40" Smart HDTV, blu-ray DVD player, ceiling fan, and a private bath with a tub/shower unit. The third bedroom is a bunk room with 2 bunk beds that sleeps four. The bunk room has a 39" Smart HDTV with blu-ray DVD player and a ceiling fan.

Pool area: If the little ones don't want to play in the Gulf, we have a 13x16 HEATED SALT WATER private pool with 8 chaise lounges and 4 chairs. Part of the pool area is covered so you can sit in the shade, or you can lay on our chaise lounges to get that perfect tan. We provide beach chairs, boogie boards, and sand toys. There is a gas grill and a charcoal grill in this area. The pool is NOT heated in the following months: November, December, January, February, June, July, August, and September. From March 1 to May 31 and October our pool heater runs 24 hours daily. Our pool heater is a heat pump, and it will heat the water temperature in the pool a maximum of 25* above the ambient (outside) temperature. The pool heater is set to 86 degrees. If you would like the pool heater turned on during November-February, the charge is $35 per day plus 6% tax. WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR THE POOL HEATER IN THE FOLLOWING MONTHS: MARCH, APRIL, MAY, AND OCTOBER.
The gas fire pit is located in the sitting area near our heated saltwater pool. Enjoy the warmth of our gas fire pit on those cool nights as you listen to the waves coming in. Just turn on the valve on the propane tank and ignite the burner. No wood required or ashes to ruin your clothes.

We have made the following improvements to our beach house since we purchased it in 2018. New mattresses in each bedroom; all five bathrooms were completely remodeled (see details below); new leather furniture in both dens; new dining table, dining chairs, and bar stools; new furniture in all the bedrooms, all new kitchen appliances; seven smart HDTV’s; replaced both HVAC units and HVAC duct work; installed a pool heater; converted pool to salt water system, new LVP flooring on the first floor and new carpet on the second floor; complete repaint of the interior and exterior of the house and concreted our parking area.

Bathroom Remodel: we did a complete remodel of all 5 of our bathrooms. The bathroom remodel consisted of replacing the tub/shower units in all 5 bathrooms, new tile surround, new tile floor, new vanities with granite or quartz counter tops, new brushed nickel faucets, new light fixtures, new commodes and new mirrors.

We have 3 security cameras at our house. Two are located in the carport area pointed toward our driveway/street. The other camera is located at the top of the stairs and is pointed toward the stairs. The purpose of the cameras is to protect our house when it is vacant. We do not monitor our cameras when our house is occupied.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Private pool, games, puzzles, boogie boards.
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
NO PETS are allowed on the premises.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING is allowed inside our house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Fireworks, No Guns discharged, No Candles allowed on premises Signed contract required House can't be sublet No illegal drugs allowed on property

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
Note from host: No parties or events allowed.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Morgan - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 46 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 46 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front house, 5 ensuites, Private Heated Pool, Never Crowded Beach, Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gulf Front house, 5 ensuites, Private Heated Pool, Never Crowded Beach, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front house, 5 ensuites, Private Heated Pool, Never Crowded Beach, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front house, 5 ensuites, Private Heated Pool, Never Crowded Beach, Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front house, 5 ensuites, Private Heated Pool, Never Crowded Beach, Fire Pit located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is steps from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Just as advertised. Plenty of room for my family and the pool made a great place to cool off and hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property owner was amazing, so gracious, and provided a wonderful vacation home for us last week! The area of Fort Morgan is exactly what I was looking for - quieter beach experience. The home was very comfortable and we would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

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

Perfect Location

The house was exactly as described, great location, great beach, plenty of beach equipment, very accommodating hosts, would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Bailey Family Beach Trip 2024

We really enjoyed our stay! Great location right on the beach. We hope to make a return trip soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Excellent!

Enjoyable stay. Excellent house, pool & location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

Property As-advertised

This property was accurately advertised, unlike many properties on VRBO. The owner communicated and was available to answer any questions, although there were no issues. All the mechanical systems and appliances were working and the pool was clean and ready. This is a very nice beach property for larger groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Great getaway

We only had a few days to enjoy the beach but it was a wonderful place to spend that time. Clean, relaxing, and our host was welcome and thorough. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEAN C.

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

Beach Vacation

Nice property on the beach - owner was available for any questions or concerns and seemed genuinely invested in our family having everything we needed for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Place was very nice

Plenty of Room, close to the beach, had everything. Just wish stores were closer as it's a 25-minute drive for groceries. The wind the week we stayed was very strong and made it seem cool. But nothing the place or owner could do to make these two better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Lots of space

We had all of our kids and grandkids in one house, but there was plenty of room for everyone. After an initial glitch with the stove, the Wards did everything they could to make things right as quickly as possible. The two decks were especially used. The pool was a perfect alternative to beach time. We had some loud neighbors the first night, but after that it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

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

Fort Morgan getaway

As always lived our yearly famiky trip. Great place to stay! Lots of perks. Has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jon a.

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

Great House

Everything you could ask for in this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Perfect vacation home

In every respect this was a perfect home. The listing captures the beauty of the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Our family had a wonderful stay at Serenity Now! The proximity to the beach and heated pool were perfect for the kids. There was plenty of room for all of us and the home was clean & stocked with anything we could need. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek D.

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

Great Choice

Highly recommend this location for anyone w/ a family looking for a spacious house w/ all the amenities. Terrific beach access, great location, wonderful setup, magnificent host, easy process, and more. Can’t recommend it enough, will be hopeful that it’s available for out next trip. Would rebook in a second.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luann B.

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

Faimly Réunion

Enjoyed the privacy being at the end of the road. House was well stocked. Beds were very confortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Annual Family Vacation

Love the home!! Host was extremely helpful and had the home very well stocked. Would definitely recommend home as a vacation destination!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

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

The Pink House

The location was wonderful. Property is on the beach and the property has a beach cart with chairs and umbrellas. Very convenient!! I highly recommend the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dusty H.

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

Dustin and Meg

Loved the place. Will definitely be back. It was just as it was described online
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

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

EVERYTHING YOU NEED!

House and location was perfect for our large family! We had everything we needed and more. Don Ward is a fantastic host. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie C.

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

Oh, sweet days

Our family had a fabulous time at Serenity Now. The owners took great care to have everything there for us to enjoy our vacation. The house is actually on the beach, and the beach is incredible. This was our first time staying in Fort Morgan, and prayerfully it will not be our last.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy D.

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

Life is a beach

Great place. Great weather. Great owner. I don’t think it could have been any better. Even exceeded expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINDSAY P.

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

Love! Love!

This house was perfect for my family and our friends. Beach chairs, wagons, umbrellas and beach toys were provided which was a plus! Having a pool as great since the weather was off/on rainy. I would recommend this home to anyone with a larger group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed H.

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

Pure relaxation

House was fantastic and had all of the little touches that make for a special rental. Once you leave the house you are on the sand and you can enjoy the beach and gulf. We also enjoyed coming back to the heated pool for relaxation in the evenings. The host is great to work with and genuinely cares about the experience of his guests. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

michelle f.

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

Beautiful vacation spot

The property met all of our expectations. Don was great to work with. The beach was beautiful and not crowded. Thanks again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Don Ward

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My name is Don Ward and I am a retired Vice President at Bank of Brewton in Brewton, AL and also past President and Director of the Brewton Chamber of Commerce. My wife, Cindy is a retired teacher/librarian at Brewton Middle School. Our daughter, Ashleigh graduated from the University of Alabama and was a Crimsonette (majorette) in Alabama's Million Dollar Band for 4 years (2011-2014). We enjoy traveling to different places each year but we love the beach at Fort Morgan and the Smoky Mountains. We have been in the vacation rental business since 1998 and have been members of VRBO since 2008. We have earned the distinguished Premier Host status.

Why they chose this property

Ft. Morgan has gorgeous white sand beaches and it's away from the crowded beaches of Gulf Shores. There are a few restaurants in Fort Morgan, but a short drive and you're in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach which both have many amazing restaurants and activities. Our house is directly on the beach and it's large enough to bring the whole family, we sleep 14 people. The private heated pool means your family will be the only ones around playing, laughing and enjoying this place. Our beach is a perfect place for families. It is quiet, spacious, and NEVER crowded.

What makes this property unique

The gas fire pit is located in the sitting area near our heated salt water pool. Enjoy the warmth of our gas fire pit on those cool nights as you listen to the waves coming in. Just turn on the valve on the propane tank and ignite the burner. No wood required or ashes to ruin your clothes.

This house has amazing views from every window or sitting on either of our covered decks is even better. Serenity Now is a private home NOT a duplex unit. It has two dens which means grown ups and kids can each have their own space to hang out. The private HEATED SALT WATER pool gives the little ones and adults a place to swim and play in the shade if you've had enough sun. From March 1 to May 31 and October our pool heater runs 24 hours daily. The pool heater thermostat is set to 86 degrees. The pool heater is a heat pump and it will raise the water temperature in the pool a maximum of 25* above the ambient (outside) temperature. The pool is NOT heated in the following months: November, December, January, February, June, July, August, and September.
The five bedrooms with two sets of bunks and a leather sleeper sofa means you can bring the whole family and still be very comfortable. We sleep 14. With a gas grill or a charcoal grill and a fully stocked kitchen you could spend the whole day on the beach then prepare a gourmet meal at home, watch TV or splash around in the pool until bedtime. You have everything you need here to make some wonderful family vacation memories!

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