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Beach Castle, E/W. 16BR duplex. Sleeps 54. Large Pool! Decks. Beachfront. Value!

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Pool
16 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
On the beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

16 bedrooms12 bathroomsSleeps 54

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach Castle, E/W. 16BR duplex. Sleeps 54. Large Pool! Decks. Beachfront. Value!

Beach Castle, East & West
3660 Ponce de Leon Ct Gulf Shores, AL 36542

APRIL 10, 2024: NEW VRBO LISTING! First 3 get 20% off. This will automatically apply, no need to ask.

16BR 12BA duplex located directly on the Gulf! This Beach Castle has everything.

This listing is for BOTH the East & West sides of the Beach Castle duplex. One side perfect for your group? Check out our Beach Castle East and Beach Castle West listings for the individual units, or go both both sides at Beach Castle East & West, with 16 BR and 12 BA, with connecting door!

Each side of the Beach Castle includes 8 bedrooms, including 3 Gulf front Master Bedrooms, one with separate shower and jetted tub, and 6, count 'em, 6 bathrooms. There's also a sitting room, living room, dining room, and well-furnished kitchen.

Main Floor N Bedroom: King
3rd Floor N Bedroom: King
3rd Floor E Middle Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk
3rd Floor W Middle Bedroom: Two Twin Bunks
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King
4th Floor N Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk
4th Floor S Bedroom: King + Twin Bunk

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
3rd Floor Bonus Lounge: Queen Sleeper Sofa

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE BEDROOM DESCRIPTION IS CURRENTLY ACCURATE. We make changes! This description is up to date. The pictures are newer than the matterport/virtual tour but not as up to date as the above list. Both the photography and virtual tour are expected to be updated in April 2024 (now!) but you should rely on the description for now.

TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer dryer, garbage disposal, 2 dishwashers, and covered and open decks. That's all PER SIDE! The Beach Castle also features outdoor showers, a picnic table, a huge sundeck, and even a full sized pool!

Located on Fort Morgan, Beach Castle is close to many restaurants, golf courses, and other things to do, feels away from it all (but is only a short drive to all the hubbub on Gulf Shores itself), and is often a more cost-efficient choice for those who seek something a little more laid back. Plus, as an added bonus, our Fort Morgan vacation homes are not currently subject to the same restrictions on setting up umbrellas and other amenities overnight as those in Gulf Shores itself.

TWO REFRIGERATORS
Two? Per side? Yes two. Because you won't want to stay somewhere without an extra fridge once you have had them.

POOL
Big. Private to the two sides of the duplex: no sharing with other places nearby. The pool is open all year. It's big! 30x15x3-5'! Rectangle. Lounge chairs are provided around the pool.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

PARKING
There is available onsite, offstreet, parking for at least 6 midsize vehicles (per side), more if you stack well. In duplex units, please be neighborly about this.

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, GRILLS ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends at many locations. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Approval in a duplex location, especially for peak weeks, generally is only available for guests renting both sides of the duplex. Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

Beach Castle, East https://www.vrbo.com/3934837?dateless=true 8BR
Beach Castle, West https://www.vrbo.com/3934836?dateless=true 8BR
Beach Castle, East & West https://www.vrbo.com/3945686?dateless=true 16 BR (2x8BR)

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 16 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 12 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

318257

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min walk
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 9 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 48 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Castle, E/W. 16BR duplex. Sleeps 54. Large Pool! Decks. Beachfront. Value! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Castle, E/W. 16BR duplex. Sleeps 54. Large Pool! Decks. Beachfront. Value!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Castle, E/W. 16BR duplex. Sleeps 54. Large Pool! Decks. Beachfront. Value!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Castle, E/W. 16BR duplex. Sleeps 54. Large Pool! Decks. Beachfront. Value! located?

This Gulf Shores vacation home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Fort Morgan Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan. Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Beach Castle, E/W. 16BR duplex. Sleeps 54. Large Pool! Decks. Beachfront. Value! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John M.

Beach Castle family vacation
Great trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Guys golf trip: All good!
We had a great time!
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8/10 Good

Beth S.

Perfect!
Perfect for our family. Amazing time. Definitely would come back and would stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Both sides of Beach Castle
Everyone had a great time!
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10/10 Excellent

Tildon D.

Coming back next year!
Beach Castle was perfect for us. So much so that we are already booked for next year! Thank you for sharing your home with our family and for being so easy to work with!
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Great trip!
Lovely beach vacation. No issues. Would definitely come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Gulf Shores family trip at Beach Castle
Great place! Solid management company. Everything was easy. Thnak you!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeni U.

New Years on the Beach
Thank you for having us. We very much enjoyed ringing in the New Year on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Great place
Loved the beach. Felt like we had it to ourselves. The beachfront pool was big, and a big hit! We had lots of room between the two sides of the home to spread out, which made it more relaxing too! We hope to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Beach Castle Bliss
We had a fantastic stay at Beach Castle. It was set up really well for our large group. Having two kitchens and living rooms connected by a door, and all the 16 bedrooms, really let us be all in one space. The pool was wonderful too, as was the wide open beach! Highly Recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Another FANTASTIC week at Beach Castle
It was fantastic! Thanks for the wonderful week. Already booked for next year. Thank you so much!
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10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Love Beach Castle!
I have nothing but great things to say about the house, and the management company, Bama Beach Houses. The cleaning crew was very nice and did a great job. The takeaway is that I have stayed in this house on at least three occasions and have loved it. We look forward to coming back.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Everyone had a great time! Thanks!
No complaints. Worked perfectly for the team. Ready to come back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Loved Beach Castle
Beach Castle was the best. We loved all the space, having extra fridges (2 per side was so nice), and the big beach and pool. Its a truly great place you have. We didn't need much, but we did text Bama Beach Houses for a minor issue, and they were out within an hour. Great service! Can't wait to return. Thank you Rick and Susan for having us.😊
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10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

An absolute blast!
We had an absolute blast!! We came with our youth group along with another youth group! It was beautiful!! Thank you for having such a large home! Without this, we couldn't have had the experience! Again, thank you so much for opening up your home to our churches!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Alice K.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 Stars!)
We had a great vacation and enjoyed your home. We are actually looking for a vacation home with 11 to 12 bedrooms for 28 people the last week of June (June 24-July 1st). Would love to rent with you again. Please let me know if you have anything available. Thanks so much.
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10/10 Excellent

Tildon D.

Bigger. Better. We are back! 👍
This was our... I have lost count... trip! This time we had BOTH sides of Beach Castle for our big and growing clan. 16 bedrooms. Two of everything. It was so wonderful to spread out! Beach Castle is the best! Thank you, as always! This means so much to all of us!
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10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

Coming back next year.
We had a great time. Only one small issue. They text me one morning and said company would be at the house to service central units. Seems like that could be scheduled a little different. Just seemed a little weird. But all was good. Will contact you at the end of the year to do another trip next year. Thanks!
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10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Summer Vacation at Beach Castle
The trip was perfect.. fun had by all. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Donna V.

Beach Castle was WONDERFUL
Our stay in your beautiful home was wonderful. The pool was fantastic as well. We had no problems. Plenty of room for everyone. We have rented large houses in the Gulf Shores area before but by far this one was the best. Everyone had a great time. Thank you so much.
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10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

Amazing!
Very amazing, don't know what Dorothy was talking about, this place is great, I would highly recommend, she's just a Karen. Smh 10/10
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10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

Amazing!
Very amazing, don't know what Dorothy was talking about, this place is great, I would highly recommend, she's just a Karen. Smh 10/10