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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14218 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulf front Luxury w/ Pool - Quiet Relaxing Retreat, great family rental

Are you ready to escape the “hustle and bustle”? Tired of fighting the condo crowds?

Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico our beachfront home - the Dolphin East, offers the vacation escape your family desires.

The Dolphin East is the east side of a duplex, the end unit of 4 duplex homes facing the beach. All 4 duplexes share a boardwalk that runs out to and slopes down to the beach.

The home is constantly updated with fresh-bright colors, comfortable living room furniture, new 70" WiFi TV with bluetooth sound bar, comfy deck furniture, new Quartz counter tops, extra long Restoration Hardware dining table, & new stainless steel appliances (2 full size fridges!)-- all to make your vacation experience enjoyable, carefree, and fun!

We offer a unique beachfront, family oriented vacation experience (NO Spring Breakers). We are one side of a duplex with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Breathtaking Views - Famous Sugar White Sand - Warm Breezes - Romantic Sunsets - Convenient Community Pool - Boardwalk to the Beach - Less Crowds- Privacy - Don’t forget the Dolphins, nesting Sea Turtles, Crabs, & Pelicans!

Location Specifics:
The Dolphin East is nestled within the quiet Bay to Breakers community, located in Fort Morgan area of Gulf Shores, 18 miles from Hwy 59 on Rt. 180. Bay to Breakers is a low density development and a 15 min walk to Ft. Morgan State Park.

A community boardwalk connects the 4 beachfront duplex homes, and then runs out to the beach at the middle. So an easy 100 ft walk to the right, and then another 100 ft south down to the beach and the Gulf of Mexico.

Since 2020 Bay to Breakers has spent $400k to make our community a highly rated secret in the Gulf Shores area. Improvements include infrastructure like a newly paved road, storm drainage, 2 pools and a super nice fishing pier.

Activities:: Great Fishing (Bay or Surf) Water sports, Nature trails with bird watching, sea turtles and the famous beach mouse. Biking, Close to several plush Golf courses.
Near local restaurants, bars and convenience stores. Less than 1/2 mile from Marina with boat ramps and charters, 2 miles from Civil War landmark-Fort Morgan and the Mobile ferry to Dauphin Island, 20 miles from Gulf Shore’s main shopping district and amusement/water parks 25 miles from outlet shopping malls.

Sleeping Accommodations:: Sleeps 14 with 5 bedrooms + Kid’s “Hang-Out” room (3 King, 2 Full, 1 Full/Twin bunk, & 1 Twin.

First Floor - King size bedroom with comfortable linens, Direct TV & DVD. A full size bath services both the king and an additional bedroom with a Full bed over Full bunk and TV/DVD no Direct TV.

Second Floor – The Master Bedroom on the second floor has a Direct TV & DVD, master bathroom and private deck and large fish style Adirondack chairs.
Additional bedrooms include one room with 2 Full Beds + DirectTV and a second bedroom with 1 king (no TV). Additional sleeping arrangements include twin size day bed found in the “Hang-Out” room with large TV for movies & Xbox games, curtain for privacy.

Please click on the Reviews tab to view the many positive comments from our previous guests over the last 18 years!

Property manager

Shawn Callaway

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2350 sq ft (218 sq m)

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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
Contactless check-out available

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 (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Gulf Front w Pool Quiet Relax

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 45 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 46 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪BGH Cafe - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪A Resturant Group/Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Last Stan - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf front Luxury w/ Pool - Quiet Relaxing Retreat, great family rental have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gulf front Luxury w/ Pool - Quiet Relaxing Retreat, great family rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf front Luxury w/ Pool - Quiet Relaxing Retreat, great family rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf front Luxury w/ Pool - Quiet Relaxing Retreat, great family rental?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf front Luxury w/ Pool - Quiet Relaxing Retreat, great family rental located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Gulf front Luxury w/ Pool - Quiet Relaxing Retreat, great family rental Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place
Everything was nice. We really didn’t need to bring any chairs, boogie boards or sand buckets, they had everything. We even left some things to add to the collection. Our room did not have a tv, but that’s okay, it was peaceful without it. The teens tv didn’t work. Overall we had a great time, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CL S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Vacation
This was our second year we stayed at Dolphin East for our Annual Family Vacation. We had a blast on the beach and at the Beach House. We love the location of the house and it’s location to the beach. Awesome Gulf Front views and easy to get in and out when you’re visiting the area. Very clean, recently updated and lots of room for a family. The owner Shawn is awesome to work with and is great with communication. I highly recommend the Dolphin East for family time on the beach!! We will definitely be back for another Annual Family Vacation!! Thanks Shawn for sharing your awesome Beach Home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Home
Loved the room to spread out in the living room and kitchen in this home-plenty of seating for everyone! Kitchen is well-stocked. There is a storage closet by parking for beach toys/chairs/boogies boards (we brought our own, but there seemed to be a little of everything except umbrellas). The screened in porch and exterior deck gave plenty of room to spread out outside. Didn't encounter any problems while staying here and the host was quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beach home for our family
This home was clean, quiet, and spacious, with the dunes and beach just outside the door. We loved the screened porch and the deck for looking at the stars. The grandkids especially enjoyed the hang-out nook! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shasta

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This home was a wonderful treat four our entire family. There was plenty of room to just enjoy each others company or have some time alone. The view was beautiful. The kitchen was fully stocked and had some wonderful extras like blenders and crockpots. There were awesome thoughtful things like extra pillows, high chair, playpen, floor fans, game systems, board games, and books. Tons of beach gears was located in the storage unit for use. Shawn was wonderful with communication. Just a great family trip!! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K., Mount Vernon, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
This house had everything we needed for our stay. Kitchen was fully equipped, plenty of beach chairs and boogie boards. Slept 13 very comfortably. Easy beach access was very nice. Pool was a little chilly for this time of year but would have been perfect if warmer outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time
Our family has a great vacation during fall break. Communication with owner was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach home!
Great place for a family vacation! The house was well stocked with everything we might need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H., Amory MS

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family
Great house! Well stocked and a fantastic master bedroom. We’ve stayed in many house in Fort Morgan and this one ranks right up there with the best. Highly recommend for a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CL S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Excellent home for our annual Family Week to share food, drink, sun and lots of laughter!!! The perfect place to create memories to share!! Fantastic home, location and beautiful beach!! Great access to the beach and a pool to cool down in after your day on the beach! We highly recommend a stay and Shawn was awesome! Thanks Shawn for sharing your home on the beach!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!
This property is in prime location to the beach. The property owner was friendly and responsive. The home is huge and beautiful. This was the perfect retreat for our massive family vacation. Would repeat over and over again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Spring vacation
Enjoyed our stay at Dolphin East. Great communication with the owner. House was roomy and comfortable for our family of eleven. Had a nice “beach” feel. Screen porch and deck were used a lot. Beach is very accessible via the boardwalk. Very beautiful location. The beach closet has lots of sand toys and chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family beach house
We found the beach house to be the perfect family beach house. The location was wonderful with good views of the beach. The living area accommodated our large family nicely. The kitchen, dining and living area is expansive . Kitchen aid as fully stocked with all we needed and there’s even a second refrigerator. The outdoor space is equally accommodating. You won’t go wrong booking this beach house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back Home Again
We rarely stay the same place twice...we stayed in the other half of this house last year and lived the location. This property did not disappoint. It's the last unit on the boardwalk so nobody walks in front of your house. There's a grill and fish cleaning table at the foot of the stairs. We LOVED the tall deck chairs and enjoyed every evening on that porch. The closet under the house was packed with chairs, toys, and everything we needed for the beach. Kitchen was exceptionally stocked with knives, pots, pans and plenty of dishes and silverware. There's a new Dollar General store about eight miles away for quick groceries and ice. The beach is steps away as is the pool. Perfect location for a family vacation. The owner was very responsive and the property was well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Portia P.

Fall Break at Fort Morgan
Loved the location! We have always loved the Fort Morgan area and the South Breakers location was awesome. Quiet beach, perfect weather, excellent boardwalk, great screened in porch, a storage closet full of beach goodies for the kids, discount from the beach rental company, upper deck with a phenomenal view, and a great television in the primary gathering area. Had a terrific time. Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laster g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Beautiful property but a distance to find much for restaurants.. Kitchen and sitting area was awesome for gathering a large group as we were forced to play board and card games due to the awful weather. Nicely furnished and plenty of dishes ,pots and pans. Would recommend without reservation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home right on the beach!
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful beach home! Location was perfect! Views were amazing! Home had everything we needed plus kitchen was fully stocked. Beds were comfortable. Pools were clean and a short walk from the home. The beach was very clean and not crowded, which we liked. We had plenty of room for 8 adults and 3 children. We didn’t have Wi-Fi for a couple days due to a previous storm the week before, but Shawn (owner) helped us get it up and running and he was extremely nice! It didn’t hinder any part of our stay whatsoever. Fort Morgan is the perfect area and beach if you are looking for a less crowded area. I would definitely stay here again and recommend this beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach house!
Our group of ten had a wonderful stay! Everything was perfect just as shown in the listing. Three king-size beds for the adults, plenty of extra beds for the kids and teens. Located right on the beach and very close to the neighborhood pool. Well stocked with everything you could need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bennett M., New Castle

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation by the beach
Overall we really enjoyed this property. It is a duplex but there was no noise from the other family on our side. We enjoyed have an extra refrigerator and the washer/dryer unit were commercial size and that is nice for all the wet beach clothes and towels. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils. The furnishings were above average and the house was very comfortable to relax in. The unit could have been a little cleaner, but anyone that has stayed in a rental knows that will vary on the group who stayed before you. The cleaning crew can't check every dish and utensil. Overall it was a great stay and we would stay again some time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

September L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to stay.
This is a great property, very nice location, right on the beach. Not a lot of people on the beach. Plenty of room for our entire family. There is a large storage room with all kinds of beach chairs, wave boards, buckets, shovels, nets, and a large beach wagon. There is also two refrigerators in the house which is so nice! The only thing I would have the cleaners work on is most of the White trim in the house right where the door handles are is a bit dirty. Definitely did not at all have an affect on the great time we had and what a great place this was. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you for sharing this wonderful place for families to make wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
it was great!
the house is wonderful ... as others said there's a fully stocked kitchen so cooking was easy... the decks and screen porch are wonderful ... we all felt comfortable and relaxed ... and just steps from the water so how can you beat that?
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family
Location is perfect. House was well stocked and had lots of space for everybody. Having the existing beach canopy was a definite plus. Good communication with the owner. Did I mention that the beach was beautiful and the water crystal clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun in Ft. Morgan
If you want true relaxation out of the crowds and chaos, this place is for you. There was plenty of room for our family of 13. The beach is so close and easily accessible. Neighborhood pool was nice too. This was our first beach house experience and we had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C., Arrington, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Beach House
We went with our adult children and 2 young grandkids and had a wonderful week at Dolphin East. Shawn, the owner was very easy to communicate with and very organized, providing us detailed instructions for arrival/departure. The house had plenty of room for 6 adults plus the grandkids- great living space between the large kitchen and family room and so many beds. We used the large picnic table on the screened-in porch for all our meals. The house was well equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen and loved having the 2 full size refrigerators. It was great having the view of the water and being on the beach was perfect with young kids. If we go back to Gulf Shores again, we would definitely rent this marvelous beach house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
My family and I had a great experience. Would rent here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021