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Welcome to Fountain of Youth!
Fountain of Youth can accommodate 8 guests
Updated features throughout
Fort Morgan beaches
Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath beachfront cottage

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom (Master)

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gulf Front | Pet Friendly | Sweeping Coastal Views

Fountain of Youth – Gulf Front | Pet Friendly | Sweeping Coastal Views

Welcome to Fountain of Youth, a picturesque Gulf-front retreat in Fort Morgan, Alabama, professionally managed by Harris Vacations. Designed to refresh and recharge, this charming two bedroom, two bathroom home comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests and offers stunning, unobstructed views of the Alabama Gulf Coast. With a warm, inviting interior and a breezy beachfront deck, this home is perfect for families, couples, and pet-friendly getaways.

Whether you are soaking in the views from inside or enjoying the coastal breeze outside, Fountain of Youth delivers a peaceful and rejuvenating beach experience.

Outdoor Living
- Direct Gulf-front location with panoramic beach views
- Covered deck with loungers and seating for relaxing outdoors
- Peaceful Fort Morgan setting away from crowds
- Park-style BBQ grill for outdoor meals
- Pet-friendly property (additional fees apply)

Indoor Comforts
Step inside to an open-concept layout filled with natural light, warm wood tones, and calming coastal décor. The living area offers comfortable seating and additional sleeping space, making it easy for everyone to relax after a day on the beach. The kitchen flows seamlessly from the living space and is fully equipped with everything needed to prepare meals, from quick breakfasts to family dinners. Large windows frame the Gulf, bringing the beauty of the outdoors inside.

Sleeping Arrangements
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed, private bathroom, television, additional sleeper sofa
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed, television, shares hallway bathroom
- Living Area: Sleeper sofa

From peaceful mornings on the deck to evenings spent listening to the waves, Fountain of Youth offers a truly relaxing coastal escape. Book your stay with Harris Vacations today and experience one of Fort Morgan’s most charming Gulf-front vacation rentals.

Rental Age Policy
We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.

RISK
Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guests agree to exercise extreme caution at all times; for more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.

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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

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Waterville USA. The Track Family Recreation Center and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. With sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Morgan - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Gulf State Park - 20 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 22 min drive - 34.9 km
  • The Park at OWA - 31 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Front | Pet Friendly | Sweeping Coastal Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf Front | Pet Friendly | Sweeping Coastal Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front | Pet Friendly | Sweeping Coastal Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front | Pet Friendly | Sweeping Coastal Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front | Pet Friendly | Sweeping Coastal Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Edith Hammock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Britany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for the value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Hi Frances, thanks for the 4 stars!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and setting was perfect! The home had everything we needed and was beautiful! The location was right on the beach and we enjoyed sitting on the covered porch, listening to the waves. So relaxing! We decided to stay an extra day and reached out to Harris Properties. They got back to us right away and we were able to enjoy another day at the beach! We will definately be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Hi Penny, thanks for the wonderful review of Fountain of Youth!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Great location

Location of this property is amazing. Beaches are not crowded. We will be staying here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Hi Brandon, thanks for the wonderful review of Fountain of Youth!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time here! Loved the location on the beach. House was clean comfortable. Didn’t realize the front door was located in the front bedroom and there was a noticeable draft the few days that were windy and cold. The front bedroom door didn’t shut correctly. This was not an issue for us as there were only two of us, but if privacy is needed it may be. Overall the place was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2025
Hi Erika, thanks for letting us know, we will schedule maintenance to take a look.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. Loved the fact that it’s right in the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Hi Cindy, thanks for the wonderful review of Fountain of Youth!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Great vacation! House was exactly as described and soooooo close to the beach!

Wonderful vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2022
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for the wonderful review of Fountain of Youth!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terrell J.

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

Nice Weekend getaway

Very nice house in a perfect location right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2024
Hi Terrell, Thanks for the wonderful review of Fountain of Youth!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan D.

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

A

Great property, incredible location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2025
Hi Evan, thanks for the wonderful review of Fountain of Youth!
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan H.

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

Cute little getaway

Very cute house for those who are not traveling with lots of people. Very pet friendly and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2024
Hi Megan, thanks for the wonderful review of Fountain of Youth!
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda J.

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

Beach front

We enjoyed our beach front thanksgiving week as a family
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2021
Hi Amanda, thanks for the wonderful review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Great experience

This place was wonderful and quiet as far as vacation properties go along the beach. No condos or crowds, just a wonderfully relaxing experience.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2022
Hi William, thanks for the wonderful review of Fountain of Youth!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Rest and Relaxation

If you are wanting proximity to the beach, this is your spot! The back deck is large and has a great view of the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2021
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for the awesome review. We're glad you enjoyed the back deck view!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Everything was as described. Loved being right on the beach. Will come again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2020
Hi Cindy, thanks for the five-star review! Fountain of Youth is a great little gem right on the beach and in a great spot, away from the crowds! We are glad you had a great time and welcome you back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Niall O.

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

Fantastic location

We had a great stay at the Fountain of Youth. The only downside was the damage to nearby houses, and all the storm debris around the beach. Harris were very responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2021
Hi Niall, thanks for letting us know about the debris so that we could respond to that promptly. Thanks for choosing Harris!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Best Vacation

My wife and I are in our 60s and have stayed in a lot of places but this is our all time favorite. So nice. We will be back. Love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2023
Hi John, thanks for the wonderful review of Fountain of Youth!
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles and Michelle S.

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

youth

Good location right on the beach. House could have used a few more ammenities, such as broom and salt and pepper.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Hi Michelle, we will get a broom added to the kitchen inventory, thanks for letting us know! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

a slice of heaven

What a wonderful place to vacation in. Million dollar views of the Gulf and white sand beaches. The home was perfect! Walk off the deck onto the beach, walk a few feet more and your in the Gulf. Home is bright, clean and airy. Amazing home to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Hi, thanks for the wonderful review! We're glad you had a wonderful vacation! Thanks for choosing Harris Vacations!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Memorial Day on Ft. Morgan

Ou stay was fabulous. We didn’t cook much, but the kitchen seemed well stocked. We did not have any issues to report, but communication with the management company was easy. The star of the stay was the location and the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2022
Hi Julie, thanks for the wonderful review of Fountain of Youth! We're glad your issues were resolved quickly!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

beach front

Overall a great time. The views are wonderful . Pet friendly. Interior could use some updating. Paneling coming apart, stained bedroom ceiling, sofa & loveseat, pillows dirty.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2024
Hi Carrie, thanks for letting us know about the items that need improvement. I have forwarded this review to our property manager and owner so that they can discuss potential updates. We hope to host you next time with a five-star experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Sandy

Everything was great, just need a path from parking area to door without sand
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Hi John, thanks for the five-stars!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Ready to return

Fort Morgan is the last of the quaint beach’s that hasn’t become commercial and loves dogs. I wish that wouldn’t change. Fountain of Youth is a perfect size for a small family. Harris Vacation Rentals takes care of any needs that arise. Their maintenance person Reed was extremely helpful and gave Harris Vacation Rentals excellent representation. I’ve already booked our next visit. Melissa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2022
Hi Melissa, thanks for the awesome review of Fountain of Youth! I'll be sure to relay the shout out for Reed to him, we're glad you had a wonderful experience with our staff.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angela D.

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

Cute Dog Friendly Beach House

The house is right on the beach. This and the fact that it is a dog friendly rental and the beach is dog friendly made it a great place for my family. The house was clean. Nice appliances and showers. The house could use some updating with blinds and minor cosmetics. I would recommend this rental. Things to remember though: Don’t plan on using the sleeper sofa. (Very uncomfortable). Bring everything needed for cooking (salt, pepper, coffee, filters, dish cloths, pot holders, etc), as it does not have any extras in the cabinets. It is well stocked with dishes and cookware. Tacky Jacks is close down the road (about 5 miles) and a cute ice cream shop is there at the marina as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Hey Angela! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and notes, we were so glad to have you here. Please do come back soon!
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8/10 Good

Michael B.

Beach house

We really enjoyed our stay at Fountain of Youth. I had read some reviews that said the house smelled like pet urine, it smelled fresh and clean when we arrived. It was a much needed getaway and the weather was great. The only issues we noticed with the house was the toaster didn't work, the refrigerator did not cool and the ice maker hardly made any ice during the time we were there. The back door has quite a bit of rust on it but being on the beach that is expected. There are some issues with the plugs in the house, the electrical housing in the outlets could stand to be replaced as anything we plugged in such as phone chargers would fall out. Again those are just small things but over all we had a great time and will consider booking again.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Hi, thanks for the review and we will do a work order for the electrical outlets.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Angela D.

House NOT Clean, Smells Like Urine

This beach house was right on the sand, but there was one BIG problem. It smelled like urine. Granted, it is a dog-friendly cottage (and that's why we rented it). But this cottage smelled so badly of urine we purchased cleaning supplies and mopped and cleaned the countertops / tables, lit candles, etc. (it still smelled bad!). Even our clothes, blankets we brought and suitcases/tote bags smelled AFTER we left. The management company offered to come and spray air freshener. We did that ourselves (it didn't help). Owners should know this place needs TLC and major cleaning! I didn't even invite local family members over b/c I didn't want to subject them to the smell... I would never rent it again. VERY DISAPPOINTED (and I never write bad reviews!!!)....
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Good morning Angela, I apologize that you were unable to enjoy your home. This is clearly unacceptable. I have refunded you your cleaning fee as of 1/11. You should see this in your bank account within 72 hours. The owner of the home has started renovations on the home since your departure. After the renovations are complete we will be conducting a deep clean of the property to ensure that this does not happen again. We are so sorry that this happened and we would love for you to give us another chance to make this right. Autumn Marks Guest Services
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sierra B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Overpriced For NO reason!!

I don't usually mind paying a pretty penny if it's worth it. The description says there's a private drive however there's not! & No numbers on the house, so when I pulled up at night it was sketchy with about 6 cars in the driveway for the neighboring house (but looked like this house was occupied so I had to squeeze in). I just had to take a chance and try the door code, which worked. On the second day I drove 30 minutes away for groceries for dinner & breakfast only to find out the stove was broken & I wasted money on groceries & had to drive far away again just to try to find something to eat. On top of that there was a loud high pitch noise coming from the toilet. The view is the only good thing about this place, which you can get somewhere else cheaper with a working stove I'm positive. I've paid half of this for mountain houses with gorgeous views and hot tubs. Beach houses as well. This place is a rip off.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2022
Hi Sierra, thanks for your review of Fountain of Youth!

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