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Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views!

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Exterior
Property grounds
On the beach
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views!

Enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches and see the dolphins while relaxing in a rocking chair in the covered back patio. This lovely beachfront getaway cottage sleeps 8-10 comfortably in one king-size bed, one queen-size bed and 4 bunk beds, with two full-size sofas in the family room (they do not fold out, but people can sleep on them).

Replaced flooring and sofas in January, 2022. We removed the tile and installed a waterproof laminate - so far guest feedback has been very positive. We also replaced the roof in 2021, and the ocean-side windows in 2020. It never ends!

Family-friendly, clean and very unique as it is surrounded by palm trees and other Gulf Coast vegetation. Large screen television with DVD and Roku (streaming). There are no paid-for television channels (streaming only).

Guests frequently rent both sides of the Duplex (Dolphin West and Sea Turtle East) if they wish to have more bedrooms, yet have two separate living areas (one side for Grandparents, and the other side for young children, etc.) - total capacity on both sides is 20, with six bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Renting both sides at once is frequently more economical than renting a comparable 6 bedroom home (with only one living area) in Fort Morgan.

We deal with many repeat visitors, which is the best testimonial of all. We are confident that once you visit our home, we will be seeing you again and again . . .

NOTE: ** If your group is larger, please also view my adjacent cottage at Vrbo # 219633

Property manager

Keith Kellison

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golfing on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Theme parks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Beachfront Paradise
Beautiful Beachfront Paradise! Gulf Shores
Beautiful Beachfront Paradise! Private vacation home
Luxurious Beachfront Home! Granite Italian Tile Floors Etc
Beautiful Beachfront Paradise! Private vacation home Gulf Shores

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 46 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪BGH Cafe - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪A Resturant Group/Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Ferry - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is steps from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Lovely Beachfront Getaway ~ Steps To The Water ~ Fantastic Ocean Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
This is my 3rd stay in Fort Morgan and by far my favorite! I would definitely book this again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonder beach vacation
Great beach access! Beautiful beaches - just perfect. We’ve been coming here to this house for 9 years! Love it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place.
This is our second stay at this property. Everything was as it should be. Will rent again if available next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The house was great and the beach ia right out the back door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

krystal d., Columbia, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Perfect for our small family group. We had a blast and was able to enjoy walking straight to the beach. The back deck was perfect size for night time games/cards!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed my stay and excellent communication with the property manager.
Things went very smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

TERRA H.

Stayed may 26 to June 2nd 2018
Perfect place to stay we loved it and very peaceful. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
This is on the Gulf side, right on the beach. Couldn't ask for better beach access. Had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booked again for next year
A relaxing, no frills duplex on the beach. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Joel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Door code to access house was never sent had to call owner , thankfully the people next door knew owner every else was good right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best beach stay
We have been coming to this condo for 8 years!!!! We love it. Love the owners! So easy to communicate and they are willing to work with us on a couple things in the past. We love it so much!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location can NOT be beat!
This was our second year spending spring break here. Last year we stayed on the sea turtle side and this year we were dolphin side. The location absolutely can NOT be beat especially for the price. You are literally steps away from the beach at the back door. Nice amenities inside the house, furniture is not super fancy but the place is clean and it was perfect for us. We traveled with four adults, and four children under the age of eleven. Beach is not overly busy and host (Keith) was super fast at responding any time we had a question. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place but bugs and needs a deep clean
There were bugs in the kitchen and bathrooms. Roaches crawling out of kitchen drawers and under the cabinets and sink . He did send someone to come spray but then there was the stress of chemicals. The kitchen was pretty grody, crusty silverware drawers w/roaches and just not being cleaned. Other rooms looked okay clean. Stuff splashed on walls and just a few ick things like that. The furniture is a bit worn out but nothing too bad. It’s a cute place, great location but the constant sighting of roaches just kind of messed with us all week. It’s priced way too high to deal with that. He did make efforts to fix things while we were there and that was a positive but just when you get the week to be able to relax and be with family , and you save up and look forward to it, it’s just a bummer to be messing with all that. Also he did give us a 100$ refund. Just trying to be honest.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brittni h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation 23
Our stay was nothing short of amazing. The house had everything you to function as you would at your own home. The kitchen was fully stocked with plenty of cookware. Keith was easily accessible throughout the stay and quick to respond . 10/10 would recommend . Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet spring break
We loved Dolphin West. It was perfect. Quiet. Great views. House was just as described online. I’ll definitely reserve again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay
House was clean and well equipped. A storm knocked out the internet the second night. I contacted the owner and he responded immediately and followed up to ensure issue had been addressed. Would definitely rent ftom him again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turned out great !
I didn’t realize it was a duplex, until I had already booked it. I was worried bout it , but Mr. Kellison told me he has never had a complaint in 18 years! Turns out we couldn’t hear the family in the other side ! It was all good , soo close to the beach it was awesome !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

John s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Yearly getaway
Fort Morgan is always the best. The listing is outdated and needs to be updated. There were contractors there when we arrived and trash everywhere. That would have been nicer to know beforehand. We probably wouldn't have booked here. If you plan to cook anytime the oven works great but the stove top doesn't work at all. Location is awesome. For the price it was good. Hopefully it's better when the upgrades are done. It needs work.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chase F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location can’t be beat
Overall, the location can not be beat as it was 50 steps from the back porch to our set up on the beach - we were able to watch the baby monitor from the beach during nap time. However, the reason I didn’t automatically book again for next year is because of the cleanliness of the home. There was nothing devastatingly disgusting, but the home is older and definitely has not undergone a deep, thorough cleaning in some time. We actually messaged the host upon our arrival regarding the cleanliness status in the home and he acted quickly to have the cleaner come back out and address our complaints. The cleaners spot cleaned a few areas that were obviously not touched prior to our arrival. I attribute a large part of the cleanliness issue to the work ethic of the cleaners and not necessarily any lack of care from the owner. I appreciate the lengths the owner went to to address our concerns and the ease in communicating with him.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway to the beach with family!
To start my review I want to express how wonderful the customer service and speed at which the own Keith responds to questions or messages sent. He went out of his way to ensure we had all the information we needed. The home was as expected. We have stayed on the opposite side of the duplex before. The home was clean except for the fact the air vents needed replaced and wiped down. Otherwise clean inside. The kitchen had mostly everything we needed with the exception of scissors and measuring cups/spoons. The home was quiet and we did not hear our neighbors who also had children and several adults. This is always a fear of mine! However we have no complaints. The beach is right out the back deck. I am always interested if a house is actually on the beach and this one is. We saw dolphins multiple times a day. We also saw other sea life stingray, blue bottles, jellyfish, and a couple small sharks. Just a side note about the beach this is NO fault of the owner... the beach I must say was trashy this year. Each day we seemed to see more trash accumulated along the beaches. (maybe this is a common theme with beaches these days?). There was a lot of debris as well: logs, sticks, ect. We have visited Fort Morgan area before and didn't remember the beaches to be so un-kept. Several people along the line left out beach equipment and tents as well. All in all we had a great time, the children didn't notice the things we adults do and we had a great time as a family. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcus & Jennifer K., Texas

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Best thing was the view
I read & rely heavily on reviews, so feel it's important to be honest about our experience. This house has a great location and beautiful view and was sufficient for our week long vacation, but that's the best I can say! We arrived for check in at 4:00 and the entire duplex was still not cleaned, so right off the bat had to call the owner and he handled it, but what a terrible way to start your much anticipated vacation, especially after driving for 10 hours to get there! The pictures of the house, on VRBO, are not current and were obviously taken prior to neighboring houses being built within spitting distance of it. Our neighbors were fine, but just keep it in mind. The furniture is dated, the stove top (inside burners) appears broken and some of them don't work properly, while others didn't work at all and the smelled like electrical when trying to use it (seems like a hazard to me). The shower for the guest rooms didn't work at all- no water (I sure was glad my kids didn't end up coming with us). Also, be aware that although the kitchen is well stocked, you will need to bring a lot of stuff: dish soap,spices/salt/pepper/oil,trash bags (after the 1st one was used, there were no others) and there was only 1 kitchen towel and 1 dish rag provided for the kitchen. Thankfully we spent the majority of our time on the beach, so we we did enjoy the week, but for the price we paid I can't honestly say that I'd choose to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

rebecca p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful property right on the beach- a little TLC needed!
We have been renting houses in Fort Morgan/ Gulf Shores for over 20 years. We used to use a big rental company but the past several years have found VRBO to have better properties. We rely on reviews to paint a complete picture of any rental. We were a multi-generational family gathering and rented both sides of this duplex. Our priority is always a property directly on an uncrowded beach, and this house exceeded this! Plenty of room on the beach, a short walk over a dune. Deck to watch the waves. This is what we need and we got it in spades. Pre-arrival communication with the owner was top-notch. Quickly answered any questions. Both sides of the house were immaculate upon arrival. Beds were comfortable, and the living spaces were larger than what we have seen in many duplexes. One note, which is not necessarily a negative, is that there is no connecting door between the two sides. Overall we had a fantastic week with lots of memories! Some points to consider if you are renting- both sides of the house are in need of some TLC. Anything near the ocean quickly rusts, and there was significant rust in the bathrooms of both sides. The subfloor was soft in several spots, which was concerning. Of most concern was the back deck, which had peeling paint. Several of us received paint splinters from the back deck, so sandals are a must! Would I rent this property again? Absolutely! The minor issues were outweighed by the clean, comfortable space right on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
The beach is Right There! The house was clean, neighborhood is quiet & the sunrises & sunsets unbeatable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casual and comfortable
Comfortable furnishings. Nicely staged. Plenty of kitchen wares. Can’t speak highly enough about the owners. Promptly responded to text questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week.
Kitchen missing a few things. You have about 14 skillets but only one saucepan. We bought measuring spoons and cups and left them for the next guests. The location is good, easy walk onto the beach. We were really impressed that both sides of the duplex were occupied and we didn’t hear a sound from the other side.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024