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Luxury Beachfront Home, with Ramp; Sleeps up to 18!

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The beautiful Susan's Sand Castle II, with Sand Dune Walkover access to beach!
Wonderful sunning area part way down the walkover. Hot/Cold water to rinse off.
Room for your whole group in the Kitchen, Dining and Living areas.
Great place to congregate with your family or friends!
Take a Book - Leave a Book! Games and puzzles to enjoy in the cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 18311.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Shower on Dune walk over H&C water

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Beachfront Home, with Ramp; Sleeps up to 18!

If you are looking for a serene, luxury, beachfront home to enjoy some FUN in the SUN and R & R - look no further - Susan's Sand Castle II is the perfect place for just that and so much more!

Roll down your windows and smell the ocean as you enter our neighborhood and get ready to see the most amazing blue skies, white puffy clouds and the sugar-white sand of our Fort Morgan beaches!

When you pull into one of the three bays under the house - you'll immediately see "our beach" , with sawgrass growing on the inviting sand dunes. If you want to run (or wheel) up the outdoor ramp - so you can immediately experience the beach - have at it! That ramp will take you directly to our deck, with picnic table, Adirondack chairs and plenty of beach toys for the young and the young-at-heart!

We know it will be hard to take your eyes off the beach, the gulf and the sky - but while those that drew the short-straws unload the cars - the rest of you can walk on the Sand Dune Walkover (Boardwalk) directly to the beach. Feel free to take our deck chairs with you. Go dip your toes in the water or go all the way in. Skinny-dipping (or Chunky-Dunking) is prohibited - so please take a few minutes to get into your swim suits!

The Great Room at Susan's Sand Castle II is spacious - plenty of room for your family and friends to dine together or hang out, as the designated chefs whip up a meal in the fully-stocked kitchen.

There are two full size refrigerators (one is in the Utility Room); stove, microwave, dishwasher and ice-machine - that makes up to 35 pounds of ice a day. Every small kitchen appliance you could want is also supplied for your convenience. And the cabinets are stocked with everything you need to prepare and serve the food that you bring with you.

No need to fight over who gets the "Best Room" - because they are all "Best Rooms"!

Two King Master Suites, with spacious Bathrooms and whirlpool tubs await you and both have direct access to the beach-side deck. One Master Suite is conveniently located right off the Great Room; and the other Master Suite is upstairs.

Two additional King Bedrooms are also located upstairs and face the beach, with doors accessible to the balcony. One of these King Bedrooms has a private full bathroom and the other is semi-private.

Children are delighted when they see the Bunk Room we've created just for them. It sleeps up to 8 children, with full size mattresses on the top and bottom of two bunk beds.

A Queen-size sleeper sofa, located in the Great Room, allows for additional sleeping. A half-bath is located on the main level, around the corner from the Great Room, for the convenience of all.

Large flat-screen Smart TVs are located in every bedroom as well as the Great Room. Plenty of books and games are provided for after a day in the sun or on those rare rainy days.

Towels, wash cloths, beach towels, linens, pillows and comforters are provided for no additional fee. A stackable washer/dryer are provided in the Utility Room for your convenience.

Feel free to take our deck chairs with you to the beach each day. We just ask that you bring them back each evening, as nesting Sea Turtle Mommas can get tangled up or confused when they come ashore at night. May through August - we have a professionally installed and maintained 10' X 20' Beach Canopy for guests to enjoy while playing on the beach.

May through mid-August, Bookings must be Saturday to Saturday. Thanksgiving and Christmas Weeks have the same Saturday to Saturday Requirements. Other than that, there is a 4 night minimum, with flexibility for days of the week for Check-In.

The home was built in 2015 and was beautifully decorated by Susan herself!

This beach house is perfect for Family Reunions, Vacations with Family/Friends, Corporate Retreats, and more! There is a $1,500.00 surcharge for weddings/events.

Snowbirds are welcome to contact us about renting by the month.

We have two other beachfront luxury homes located in the Morgantown sub-division - three miles closer to Gulf Shores. Check out those VRBO listings at #435854 for Susan's Sand Castle I, which sleeps up to 16; and #1068738, which sleeps up to 30 AND has an indoor elevator.

If you're still reading this description - you must really love our beach house - so send us a message to find out more details or go ahead and book your next beach vacation with us!

We have so many loyal returning guests for all three of our beach houses that our Reservation Calendar fills up quickly for peak times and they often reserve "their week" years in advance , but we love to make new friends and welcome your inquiry. We do our best to respond in under an hour, but because we don't recharge on coffee alone - we do try to sleep at some point, therefore will respond to late night inquiries first thing the next morning.

We are currently accepting reservations through the end of 2021. Rates not yet set for 2022.




Property manager

Janie Hamric
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Beach toys and plenty of sand.
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Events

Events allowed: weddings
With payment of $1,500 Event/Admin Fee.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Prior approval and payment of $100 PER Pet Fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING INSIDE. Please use Butt Cans outside.
If we ask, we must receive a copy of your driver's license within 7 days. A reminder will be sent. If we do not receive-reservation will be cancelled.
Follow Checkout Process in Guest Information Guide.
May through mid-August, Bookings must be Saturday to Saturday. Thanksgiving and Christmas Weeks have the same Saturday to Saturday Requirements.

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 (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: With payment of $1,500 Event/Admin Fee.
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

We should mention

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. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Gulf Shores Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Zooland Mini Golf. Waterville USA and The Track Family Recreation Center 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 46 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Beachfront Home, with Ramp; Sleeps up to 18! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury Beachfront Home, with Ramp; Sleeps up to 18!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Beachfront Home, with Ramp; Sleeps up to 18!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Beachfront Home, with Ramp; Sleeps up to 18! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is steps from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Deb H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This rental needs a deep cleaning, additional seating in the den or
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Awesome Property

This is my second time to stay at this property and I will be back. Clean, great location! Kitchen has everything, including appliances, that you could possibly need. All you need to bring is swimsuit, few clothes, & groceries! The property manager is wonderful. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Outstanding stay!!

You can tell the owners have been at this for a while. They have thought of everything in terms of amenities…attention and anticipation of needs is on full display. The beachfront house is just steps from the water. We couldn’t have asked for a better spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Amazing Family Stay

House was amazing. Clean and very well kept and maintained. A worker was there making sure the outdoor light was working properly upon arrival. The check in and check out process was very convenient and no issues. The views were absolutely amazing. The house is set up perfect for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

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

Sublime

The house was, in every sense of the word, perfect. Well appointed, and well prepared we wanted for nothing. The kitchen had every imaginable tool and appliance you might need and was well stocked with basic herbs and spices. The beds were comfortable and all but one room was facing the beach. We will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee K., Leslie

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

Great Vacation

Wonderful house, easy access to the beach, the sunshade was great. The house was well equipped with what we needed. Was a wonderful vacation, this was our second time in this house and we will definitely be back. Great place for a vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Perfect for large family

Our family of 4 couples and 2 children could not have been happier with the large bedrooms and baths, plus the house is directly on the beach and sooooo private! Would gladly stay in this rental again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle P.

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

Fantastic Property

Manager very responsive to texts/calls. Property was clean and beautiful. It was our second time staying here, and we will certainly return!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Youngsville, LA

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

The BEST Christmas Vacation!

The booking was very easy, the description was spot on, the accommodations were lovely, Communications were always promptly answered. Simply put, no problems, no issues, no worries! Enjoy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

Fantastic Beach Rental!

Beautiful home. Beautiful views. Had a wonderful and relaxing family vacation at Susan's Sand Castle 2. Would heartily recommend to anyone seeking a peaceful retreat in a fully appointed and beautifully decorated home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Great R&R time

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in your home the week after Christmas and into the New Year 2023. The house was a perfect fit and had everything we needed. Beach access was perfect. We celebrated the Orange Beach Marlin drop for New Years Eve. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

This house will not disappoint!

The house and views are stunning. The propert manager was great and quick to answer any questions. If you stay here you will love it! We are already planning on going back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

CARTER R.

Beautiful!

Amazing
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

denise k., Dunlap

Spring Break at Susan's Sand Castle II

This property is perfect! Everyone gets a king bed and the kids loved the bunk room. My only complaint is there's no fish cleaning station. This may not be important to most but our family loves fishing. Great location...very peaceful. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

SSCIi

Loved almost everything about this house. Only negative would be there are not enough chairs on the deck and they should be taller so you can enjoy the view of the beach without peering through slats. Also the mirror in the upstairs master needs to be bigger, my wife is 5’4” and could not see anything but her eyes! Enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY M.

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

Beautiful home

We had everything we needed and I loved how everything was labeled so it made it easier to find things. Having the ice maker and extra fridge was perfect to having enough room to keeping all the drinks cold. The only thing I would recommend which is a personal preference would be to have high top chairs so you could see the beach better from the lower deck and a new grill ! We loved the tent that was set up on the beach and the ice cream truck that came by almost everyday. We would definitely love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Beautiful Home!!

This beach home was everything we expected and more!! Everything was very clean and kept up nicely! The beds were all extremely comfortable too! There were 8 adults in our group and plenty of space for more! The boardwalk to the beach made it so easy to get our fishing equipment and beach chairs to and from the beach every day. Janie quickly responded to a few questions we had and was very helpful and knowledgeable about this property. Thank you Susan and Jerry for sharing this wonderful home with us! It was truly a little piece of Heaven!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Great place

Everything was excellent. The decor was very pleasant, as you can see in the pictures. Things you can't see were all better than expected, like abundant table ware and dishes, very nice bath and beach towels, pleanty of deck and beach chairs, very good beds, etc. The flow of the common areas is very good. Very large table for eating and game playing. The kids loved the bunk room. Right on the beach. Very responsive management. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim M., Fairhope, AL, USA

Fantastic Fort Morgan Family Gathering

We’ve been holding an annual family week at the beach for 14 years now, and Susan’s Sand Castle II was as nice as any place we’ve stayed, and better than most. As the family has grown we have needed more and more space, and with FOUR bedrooms with beachfront access, it was perfect. We’ve never stayed anywhere with such easy beach access, or such great views from every bedroom. The home is well-furnished, with all appliances available and working properly. The home stayed cool even on the hottest days, something we’ve had issue with in other rentals. Basically, you could say Susan’s Sand Castle II was exactly as advertised, which was exactly what we hoped for. We will definitely plan to return,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nikki F., Longview, Texas

We love this house!

I can’t say enough about SSC II. It’s a perfect house in a perfect location. This is our second time to stay at SSC II. Our last visit was June 2016. It’s clean, well maintained, and pretty well stocked. Both my mom and mother in law said there were some larger pots missing since our last stay. They improvised and all turned out fine. The views are great from the balconies. There are plenty of beach towels, boogie boards, sand toys, and books to read. We love the Ft. Morgan area. It’s not too crowded. You’re not sitting on top of each other like the more populated areas. That is very important to us. It’s a little bit of a drive to get to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach if you’re wanting to do some shopping or dining. Though there are a few places to eat close by. Ex: Tacky Jack’s, Sassy Bass, and an area with Food Trucks. Watch for dolphins in the morning. Definitely try crab hunting at night. If I could live in this house full time, I would. I look forward to our next vacation at SSC II!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki F., Longview, Texas

Completely in love!

Our stay at Susan's Sand Castle II was absolutely amazing. The house is practically brand new and immaculate. It felt like home from the moment we walked in the house. The welcome basket was a great touch! The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need to prepare and eat your meals, minus food of course. There were plenty of beach towels, chairs, and toys for everyone to enjoy. The views from the decks were amazing. The walkway from the house to the beach with an outdoor shower was a huge advantage. The kids room with the full size bunk beds is larger than it appears in the pictures, making it a great place for them to go off and play. The Fort Morgan area may be a little further away than you're expecting from everything, but it's completely worth it. The beaches aren't overcrowded like they would be in a more populated area like Gulf Shores or Orange Beach. Tacky Jack's, a restaurant, is literally a mile away and you can charter a fishing trip from the marina there as well, which is what some of us adults did one morning. This is the 3rd house I've stayed in, and the others majorly pale in comparison. I would definitely recommend this house and I hope that we're able to stay here again on our next family vacation. Completely in love and never wanted to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Memories were made!

We couldn't have asked for a better house to spend our vacation in! We had 16 people stay here which included 6 adults and 10 children ranging in age from 4-18. Everyone had the best time!!! Plenty of space for everyone. We spent most of our time playing in the ocean. This house was perfect for us because it was so close to the water. Everyone could go back and forth from the house to the beach as they wanted to. We have taken trips to other vacation houses in the past and this one is by far the best we've been to. Usually with this many people we have a hard time finding space for all our food that we bring. Not in this house! They have thought of everything...there's an extra fridge to put food in, a large pantry and an ice machine. They have a charcoal grill that we used a lot. Also extra beach chairs and body boards for us to use at the beach. The bedrooms we all so beautiful and very comfortable. Every one of them had a great view! The property manager, Dana, was wonderful and texted when there was a rip tide warning to make sure that we were aware. This house is just a couple of miles to Fort Morgan...which if you haven't been to I highly suggest you go see it. And it's about a 25 minute drive to LuLu's, which I also highly recommend. We all made so many wonderful memories on this vacation! We will for sure be back to this place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Brooke S.

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

Manager and House Itself Are Awesome...Owners Are Not

Janie the property manager is incredible and did all she could to save our disaster of a vacation. House is right on the beach and in great shape. Location is challenging...it's 30 minutes to anything and due to road construction on the only road in and out, it took us over an hour to get to Gulf Shores some days. If you need access to lots of activities, this is not the location for you. Normally we would have just stayed on the beach and not gone into town much. Unfortunately, we had brutal tropical-storm level weather our entire stay. Beaches were inaccessible our entire stay. Yes, our ENTIRE stay! While the owners' certainly cannot control the weather, a refund of one or two nights (out of the 7 paid for) would have been kind and appropriate. We have NEVER left a vacation early until this one. We spent over $6,000 for a nightmare of a trip...couldn't even go on the porch without the 25 mph winds smacking us in the face. Kids were traumatized just attempting to get on the beach. This is VERY unusual for the gulf apparently and I think the owners should acknowledge that this was not simply a day or two of storms. Again, we get that they can't control weather. But, this was not normal "bad" weather and a little kindness in this world sure would have meant a lot to us having spent our vacation budget to sit in a house all week. So, work with Janie to find a property with understanding owners and I think you'll be happy. *Note that we were offered a discount for a future stay but after driving 10 hrs with toddlers, that's never happening again with the riskiness of weather like we had. All in all a sad week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Janie Hamric

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My dear friends,

Jerry and I are so very happy when you spend your vacation with us! You are our invited guests and we want you to make lifelong memories at the beach.

We’ve been married 48 years in June of 2020. Working hard to raise and support our children, MATTHEW and JENNIFER, we expected to spend our retirement years quietly (which is not happening). In 2008, JENNIFER had twins on New Year’s Eve; a boy and a girl, Taylor and Tyler. They adore the beach and come down every summer. They are the apples of Papa’s and GeaGea’s eyes.

My darling husband knew my lifelong dream was to have a beach cottage. He made it his mission, when we got close to retirement, to make that dream come true! We looked all the way from the Florida coast to Alabama, until I saw the house of my dream . . . “Beachy Keen”. It’s previous name was The Pelican! It was perfect!

So, we were enjoying our fun in the sun, until a house came up for sale in the neighborhood. We were just talking on the porch, when one of us said “We could try the rental business.” Long story short - that became Susan’s Sand Castle I (SSCI).

We later purchased a lot, and Jerry built SSCII. After that, he needed another project, so he started from scratch, and SSCIII was born. I’ve had a ball decorating, since I want you to feel as if you’ve come home!

There went retirement, but God had other plans for us. We’ve had a ball and met some of the nicest people we’ve ever known!

So many blessings galore, and may God bless each of you abundantly!

Susan

P.S. Papa says, “There won’t be a SSCIV”, (even though our friends Shug and Fred say they are going to outgrow our biggest house!).


Why they chose this property

We found this property - at the very beginning of construction - at a time that the owner wanted to sell.

With Susan's 30 years as a real estate professional and Jerry's knowledge of construction and management - we were able to purchase this property and then completely design and decorate it based on what we knew our loyal guests from Susan's Sand Castle I would like - a beachfront house that we purchased several years before.

We then later were able to build another - even larger beachfront vacation home that's just a few miles away, called Susan's Sand Castle III.

What makes this property unique

The views of the Gulf are simply amazing and since we loved them so much - we thought others would as well.

There is nothing like a Gulf Coast sunrise or sunset!

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests