South of Somewhere - Beachfront Retreat with Private Pool, BBQ, Steps to Beach!
South of Somewhere - Where the Road Ends and Vacation Begins
There comes a point on Fort Morgan Road where the traffic fades away, the high-rises disappear, and the Gulf begins to set the pace.
That's when you know you've arrived.
Welcome to South of Somewhere, a beachfront retreat where uncrowded sugar-white beaches, a private pool, thoughtful luxury upgrades, and unforgettable sunsets create the kind of vacation guests return to year after year.
This is the Gulf Coast the way many remember it—before crowded beaches, endless traffic, and towering condos. Here, the pace is slower, the beaches are wider, and the sunsets feel a little more personal.
Wake up to the sound of waves rolling onto shore. Spend your afternoons floating in the pool, searching for shells along the beach, or relaxing on the porch with a cup of coffee. End your evenings gathered with family and friends while fresh Gulf seafood cooks on the grill, frozen drinks are blended, and another sunset fades into the horizon.
For a little while, let South of Somewhere become your home on the Gulf.
Guest Favorites
"Best house in Fort Morgan. The pool was everyone's favorite part."
"The kitchen had everything we needed."
"We were already planning our next trip before we left."
"The location couldn't have been better."
"This became our favorite place in Fort Morgan."
Guests consistently mention:
• Private Pool
• Beachfront Location
• Quiet, Uncrowded Beaches
• Fully Stocked Kitchen
• Built-In Ice Maker
• Family-Friendly Amenities
• Comfortable Beds
• Responsive Hosts
• Incredible Sunsets
Sleeping Arrangements | Sleeps 8
Primary Suite • King Bed • Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite Luxury Mattress • Smart TV • Private Ensuite Bathroom
Guest King Bedroom • King Bed • Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite Luxury Mattress • Smart TV
Twin Bedroom • Two Twin Beds • Smart TV
Additional Sleeping • Queen Sleeper Sofa
Bathrooms • Three Full Bathrooms • Spacious Primary Ensuite with Double Vanity • Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combination • Outdoor Hot and Cold Shower
New and Updated for 2026
We've continued investing in guest comfort and the overall experience.
Recent upgrades include:
• Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite Luxury Mattresses
• Smart TVs in Every Bedroom
• Updated Designer Lighting Throughout
• Large Chest Freezer for Fishing Trips, Seafood Boils and Extended Stays
• Continued Property Improvements
Coming Fall 2026
A pool heater will be installed, making spring, fall and cooler-season stays even more enjoyable.
Thoughtful Extras Included
We've stocked South of Somewhere with conveniences that make travel easier and vacations more relaxing.
• Early Check-In When Available
• Late Check-Out When Available
• Crib
• High Chair
• Toddler Bed Rail
• Beach Chairs
• Beach Umbrellas
• Sand Mats
• Beach Toys
• Pool Floats
• Hair Dryers
• Makeup Wipes
• Laundry Detergent
• Dryer Sheets
Because less packing means more vacation.
Beachfront Living
One of the greatest luxuries of South of Somewhere is stepping outside and having the Gulf as your backyard.
No crowded elevators.
No parking garages.
No fighting for beach space.
Just beautiful white sand, emerald water, and room to breathe.
Fort Morgan remains one of Alabama's best-kept secrets, offering a quieter and more authentic beach experience than the busier resort areas farther east.
During nesting season, you may even be lucky enough to witness one of Fort Morgan's most magical experiences—baby sea turtles emerging from their nests and making their first journey toward the Gulf.
Private Pool Paradise
The private pool quickly becomes the center of vacation life.
Measuring 12' x 28' with a consistent depth of 4'4", it's perfect for swimming, floating, games, and cooling off after a day in the sun.
Surrounded by a spacious pool deck, teak dining table and plenty of seating, it's easy to spend entire days moving between the beach and the pool.
Many guests tell us the kids never wanted to leave.
As the sun sets and the moon begins to rise, gather poolside while fresh Gulf shrimp steams, the grill sizzles, and frozen drinks are blended. These are the moments that become vacation memories.
Kitchen and Dining
Guests frequently mention how exceptionally stocked the kitchen is.
Whether you're preparing fresh Gulf seafood, a holiday meal or breakfast before the beach, you'll find everything you need.
Features include:
• Granite Countertops
• Updated Cabinetry
• Full-Size Appliances
• Large Pantry
• Beverage Refrigerator
• Built-In Ice Maker Producing Up to 25 Pounds of Ice Daily
• Extensive Cookware and Serving Pieces
• Dining Seating for Eight
No running to the store for bags of ice before heading to the beach.
Outdoor Living
• Propane Grill
• Poolside Teak Dining Table
• Spacious Pool Deck
• Outdoor Seating
• Hot and Cold Outdoor Shower
After a day on the beach, rinse off the salt and sand, fire up the grill and enjoy dinner beneath the coastal sky.
Laundry and Extended Stay Convenience
• Washer and Dryer
• Laundry Detergent Provided
• Dryer Sheets Provided
• Extra Linens for Sleeper Sofa
• Large Chest Freezer
Perfect for extended stays, fishing trips and family vacations.
Nearby Attractions and Points of Interest
Fort Morgan Historic Site – 4 miles (7 min)
Mobile Bay Ferry – 4 miles (7 min)
Tacky Jack's Fort Morgan – 4 miles (7 min)
Gulf Shores Marina – 5 miles (8 min)
Kiva Dunes Golf Course – 6 miles (10 min)
Sassy Bass Restaurant, Market and Pizza – Less than 1 mile (2 min)
The Beach Club – 5 miles (8 min)
Behind the Pines Restaurant and Bar – 5.5 miles (9 min)
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge – 10 miles (15 min)
The Hangout Gulf Shores – 17 miles (25 min)
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo – 18 miles (27 min)
Waterville USA – 18 miles (27 min)
Gulf State Park – 19 miles (28 min)
Tanger Outlets Foley – 24 miles (35 min)
OWA Parks and Resort – 28 miles (40 min)
Gulf Shores International Airport (JKA) – 20 miles (30 min)
Why Guests Return Year After Year
South of Somewhere isn't simply a beach house.
It's where grandparents teach grandkids to fish.
Where kids spend all day in the pool and on the beach.
Where families reconnect over seafood dinners and sunset walks.
Where annual traditions begin.
And where the road truly ends—and vacation begins.
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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 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
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
About the area
Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores is home to this holiday home. 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 Dauphin Island Beaches.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 2.5 km
Fort Morgan - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
Gulf State Park - 19 min drive - 32.1 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 21 min drive - 34.2 km
Getting around
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 30 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
Does South of Somewhere - Beachfront Retreat with Private Pool, BBQ, Steps to Beach! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at South of Somewhere - Beachfront Retreat with Private Pool, BBQ, Steps to Beach!?
As of 12 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South of Somewhere - Beachfront Retreat with Private Pool, BBQ, Steps to Beach! on 24 August 2026 start from NZ$1,168, 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.
Is South of Somewhere - Beachfront Retreat with Private Pool, BBQ, Steps to Beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at South of Somewhere - Beachfront Retreat with Private Pool, BBQ, Steps to Beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at South of Somewhere - Beachfront Retreat with Private Pool, BBQ, Steps to Beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at South of Somewhere - Beachfront Retreat with Private Pool, BBQ, Steps to Beach!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is South of Somewhere - Beachfront Retreat with Private Pool, BBQ, Steps to Beach! located?
Situated in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is steps from Fort Morgan Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Edith Hammock. Fort Morgan and Little Lagoon are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We love our time spent at the turtle crawl, such a perfect location and having our own pool was amazing!! We will definitely be back!
Jessica H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Jessica, we would love to have you back!! Thank you for your great review!
Laura Chip
Verified
6/10 Okay
sharon w.
25 March 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Poolside would have been more comfy with pads on the wooden loungers. Would have been nice to have a rail to get in. There are nice steps in the pool, but a few of us oldies needed someone to help us get in.There were no soaps, other than a jar of handsoap , which we shared with the kitchen.The 3rd bathroom is a shower under the house that reminded me of "MASH"No mailbox, so Amazon orders went back to Amazon.
sharon w.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2026
Wow, Sharon! I'm surprised by your rating of three stars! A three-star rating even after you received a discount of $2450 for early booking AND we gave you an extra day FOR FREE! That's an additional discount of $350 so a total of $2800 off the top of your rental amount.
Some of your complaints could've been realized had you viewed the pictures of our house and read the Welcome Letter.
The pictures clearly show the two interior full bathrooms and the outdoor shower which we think is wonderful and refreshing. Maybe not in March, but we cannot control the weather.
There are several photos of the pool and there is no railing shown.
The Welcome letter states that we supply some detergents (not personal shampoo, soap, etc.) but we cannot ensure that the supply hasn't been diminished by the time you arrive.
If you had asked about the mailbox, I surely would've informed you that we don't have one due to the abundance of junk mail that arrives daily.
The issue of the TP holders was remedied as soon as possible with a repair and a new holder.
We have only had five-star ratings for ages, so this was quite unexpected.
Regardless, thank you, Sharon, for staying with us at Turtle Crawl!
Nice beach getaway, close to the water, very clean, well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. Pool was a clean and welcome amenity. Owners are easily reached and good to work with.
Jennifer,
Those things are exactly what we enjoy about our house, too. Crowded beaches after a half mile walk carrying all your gear! Not here! Very short path to the beach from Turtle Crawl and no crowds!
Thanks for sharing and please come back anytime!
Laura + Chip
Great house for the beach! Not on the beach but only steps away! Well equipped with everything you could need. The house is located the perfect distance away from all the hustle and bustle but takes no time to get to stores and shopping.
lynn t.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Lynn, we were so happy to have you as our guests. Thank you so much for your great review. This is exactly how we like to have our home represented! Please come back any time.
Laura Chip
We loved our stay at Turtle Crawl! Private pool was great and it’s a short walk to the beach (even with 2 babies). Ice maker in the kitchen was super helpful!
Lauren F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Ahh, Lauren! We love to hear you found the ice maker to be helpful-especially when it's this hot and ice melts quickly out on the beach! We are so glad you enjoyed your pool time, too, and the walk was no big deal. All good news :) Please come stay again!
Laura & Chip
We had a great time at turtle crawl! The location was amazing- just a short walk to the beach on a quiet street), and the pool was perfect. The house was clean and very well stocked. The owners were very responsive and kind!
Nicole L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you so much for your great review. The quiet street is key to a beach place so no problem crossing the little road to get to the beach.
We hope you come back soon!
Laura + Chip
Has the best time with our family this week at turtle crawl! Would recommend. House had everything we needed and was such a short walk to the beach! LOVED the pool! Will stay again
Amber G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Amber, we would love to have you come again! We are so happy you enjoyed your time at Turtle Crawl. It's exactly what we like to hear from our guests. Let us know if you'd like to schedule for 2023!
Sincerely,
Laura + Chip
We enjoyed our stay!!! The location was very private and the beach wasn't busy at all! The pool was great!! Laura was very easy to work with and quick to respond!!!
Jennifer Rupert R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Jennifer,
For a last minute change of plans I am so glad it worked out! I have refunded your deposit plus an extra $100 as promised. I hope you will please consider a longer vacation next time. We loved having you!
Great house. Pool is amazing. Well appointed and attention to every detail of what a guest might need. Would love to stay here again next year.
Rhonda R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2024
Hi, Rhonda! Sorry we didn't see your great review sooner. We try to think of everything to make our guests happy! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to have you back again this year!
Sincerely,
Laura + Chip
Just returned from a weeks stay at Turtlecrawl. We were very pleased with the home. The kitchen exceptionally well appointed,
Rebecca F.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2024
Thanks, Becky! I tried to include everything I would want and use in the kitchen so I'm glad you noticed. Please come back and stay again.
Laura
Archival
8/10 Good
Elizabeth B.
21 July 2016
The house was very clean and included everything a family would need.
We loved the pool and the easy access to the ocean. The location was wonderful just 15-20 minutes away from Gulf Shores. The only complaint was a few of the mattresses should be replaced.
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed our house, pool, beach and location. The mattresses are less than five years old and are only used a few months out of the year so we are surprised by your comment, however, we will check it out when we are there later this month. Thanks again!
This beautiful home is well taken cared of and had everything we could possibly need. Can’t wait to come back next year. The owners are very attentive.
Great little cottage for our first time to Fort Morgan! The walk to the beach was less than a minute! I loved sitting on the front porch in the morning and listening to the waves!!
Abbi R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you so much for being our guests. We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Turtle Crawl!
We would love to have you stay with us again when the weather is warm and you can take more advantage of the pool and beach.
Sincerely,
Laura + Chip
This is the second year we have stayed at Turtle Crawl and we love it. The house is very clean and it has everything that you need for a wonderful relaxing stay. Already making plans for next years trip
Stacy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Stacy, we would love to have you as our guests again anytime! We are so happy you love Turtle Crawl as much as we do.
Sincerely,
Laura + Chip
This was a great property. We enjoyed our stay here and the pool was a huge plus with kids. It is a bit away from the main strip (approx. 20 mins) but that didn't bother us as we didn't make many trips back. Most days we were the only ones on the beach for 100 yards.
Zachary B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
This is exactly what we love about our location. No crowded beach where you have to drag all the beach chairs back and forth every day or race down to the beach to reserve a spot. We are glad you enjoyed it and hope you choose to be our guests again!
Archival
8/10 Good
Tracey R.
27 July 2017
Loved it!
Loved it!
Tracey R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Dear Tracey,
We were so happy to have you back again and are glad you love Turtle Crawl as much as we do! We hope to have you as our guests again soon!
Laura + Chip
Turtle Crawl was a wonderful home to spend a week at with my family. The owners were easy to connect with, wonderfully pleasant, and very responsive. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. We will definitely be back.
Justin E.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Justin,
Thank you so much! We certainly hope you come back since you were amazing guests and we'd love to have you stay again-anytime.
Sincerely,
Laura + Chip
Lovely property and area. Privacy and space from others. Perfect for family with young ones. Kids loved the pool and the beach. Beach easy access and not crowded! Loved that you had both pool and beach items already provided. Loved the decor. Plan to come again!
Lisa G.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Lisa,
We would love to have you as our guests again and are so glad you liked everything about our little piece of beach paradise!
Laura + Chip
My family agreed that this was their favorite house in Fort Morgan. Beautiful home from the inside. Easy and fast access to the beach. The best part about the house was the Pool which everyone loved. Will definitely be back
Maria G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thank you so much, Maria. We were so happy to have you as our guests! Please let us know when you’d like to schedule for next time and we will take care of you!
Turtle Crawl was absolutely perfect for all of our wants and needs. The pool was warm and inviting. The beds slept wonderfully. The kitchen is well equipped (more so than most places we have stayed). The weather was great for most of the days we stayed. I would highly recommend Turtle Crawl!! It was a fantastic stay!!
Heather T.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Heather, we love to hear this about Turtle Crawl! Whatever I have at home, I get for the beach house-that's how I like it so figured everyone else would too! Please stay with us again. We would love to have you!
Laura + Chip
The house is super cute very nice
Short few min walk to the beach good neighborhood beds super comfy
The pool was awesome!
We had 8 staying, plenty of room.
Owners was very responsive if we had a problem
Jessy C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Jessy,
Thanks for the great review and we are so glad you enjoyed your vacation! Come back anytime, we'd love to have you!
Sincerely,
Laura + Chip
The property overall was amazing! Clean and comfortable. The pool was so nice to have on hot days, early mornings and evenings when we lounged around the house. Very roomy for 7 adults. All household supplies were very much appreciated! The check in and check out process was so easy. Loved spending time here and look to booking again in the future.
Jenna N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2024
Jenna,
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. You are the type of people we love to host!
Laura and Chip