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A wide sandy beach with footprints and a clear view of the ocean.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, stainless steel dishwasher, and pendant lighting.
A two-story wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by natural vegetation and a gravel path.
A dining area with a wooden table, benches, and chairs. There is a decorative bowl on the table, and a wall-mounted light fixture above.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a dining table with placemats, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪81 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be near the beach, a 1-minute drive from Fort Morgan Beach and 7 minutes from Fort Morgan. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 24.8 miles
  • Tropic Falls at OWA - 34 min drive - 34.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive

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 View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch

This home has 3 bedroom 2 baths and is just a short walk to an uncrowded beach. There are only 6 houses on this small road, and most of the time you have a large segment of the beach to yourself. Appliances include stainless steel French door refrigerator and a free standing ice machine (no need to buy ice). There is a separate laundry room with a full size washer and dryer. The large family room has plenty of seating with a 55 inch T.V. and DVD player as well as high speed internet. Each bedroom has a tv with direct tv and Amazon fire and utube tv set up for your enjoyment. Dining table seats 8 plus bar seating of 4.
Enjoy evenings listening to the waves and viewing the gulf from our screened in porch which has a table for four as well as several other chairs and a glider love seat. There is also a partially covered deck with a nice view of the gulf. Another deck is on the first level which has a swing bed and picnic table.
There is a grill for your use. There are beach chairs and assorted beach toys for the kids, and carts to haul everything to the beach
The master bedroom is large with king size bed. There is plenty of closet space and drawer space for long term stay. The master bath has a double vanity with a tiled shower. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed with and bunk bed. Also there is ample closet space and drawer space. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed and a bunk bed as well as plenty of closet and drawer space. All bedrooms have tv's. Second bathroom has a tub/shower. There are games and puzzles for rainy days and also some DVD’s.

We are located near the ferry and walking distance to the marina and Tacky Jacks Restaurant. There are two restaurants/markets within a five miles radius.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a tennis court on site. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please do not use the grill on the deck due to fire hazard.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a PAC &PLAY and a high chair for infants

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spacious 3 Bedroom Newly Renovated Gulf View Beach House
Spacious 3 Bedroom Updated Beach House With Great Gulf Views

Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!! Fit our family of 7 adults and two small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, super convenient to Ft Morgan beach. Lots of room, fully equipped. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TANYA M.

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

Great Location to stay

We loved the house and location of stay. Only a short walk to beach and not crowded. We loved that they also had some beach supplies like a wagon that we didn't have to pack and bring. Very spacious and screened in porch was nice to sit in the mornings and evenings without bugs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salli O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fort Morgan is the finish line for the Great Alabama 650 paddle race and I was a racer and mu husband and 2 other friends were my support / ground crew. After a week of racing we needed a quiet, clean, comfy place to recover and this place was absolutely perfect!! everything we needed was right here. Thanks so much, we absolutely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Fishing Trip

Good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. There was a bit of a walk to the beach but not too far. The beach was nice and uncrowded. The house was comfy with plenty of room in the house for the three of us. The only issue we had was there were a lot of sand burs. Overall it was a nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Vacation

Enjoyed my stay and will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eddie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to beach. Rooms are way bigger than they look online. Host was excellent with any problems we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Nice location

The Rustic Retreat was very comfortable and the screened in porch provided a nice bug-free view of the beach. We were there to fish and it was located near Ft. Morgan Marina. There wasn’t many houses near it which made it one of the most private rentals I’ve stayed in at Ft Morgan. The host was awesome! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew v.

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

Beach

Close to the beach easy walk great fishing right off the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

Nice week at quiet beach

12 years of renting condo for family beach trips this one was up there. Quiet, close to beach, roomie, and good layout.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

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

Fall trip

Lovely gem just 4 houses from quiet beach on a private lane Large bedrooms Plenty of room in living space Screened porch with sturdy furniture Host responds quickly Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Peaceful

You’d think that it would feel crowded on a holiday weekend - but the Rustic Retreat delivered quiet relaxation! We especially loved the awesome bed swing on the lower porch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trudy C.

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

Our new Beachhouse!

We absolutely love the place. Love the rustic atmosphere. Very short walk to the beach. Not many people on the beach so a lot of privacy. The place is very equipped to stay here for a week. We definitely will be back our new home at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

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

Annual vacation

The pictures were on point and the stand along ice machine was good since we all carried water bottles everyday. Being able to enjoy the sound of the wave every morning on the porch was great. The short walk to the beach with the supplied cart and chairs was a plus. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect! Girls trip with our daughters and this property was exactly what we needed. It reuly felt like a home away from home. So peaceful and comfortable and quiet. I have never stayed somewhere so well stocked. From kitchen necessities to beach gear, games and entertainment this place had it all. The beacÄĄ was beautiful and uncrowded. We got to see crabs, dolphins, and a variety of birds. The kids really loved it. This host was easy to contact and truly thought of everything. We would definitely stay here again. Perfect for a girls trip or family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

Loved our stay

Location was ideal for us - away from the crowds but plenty of nearby activities. Short walk to the beach. Peaceful. Loved the porch to relax with a cup of coffee have or a glass of wine. Fully stocked with everything we needed. Comfy beds. Communication with hosts was easy with quick responses.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Perfect for Family Vacation

The house offers an ideal setup for children and grandchildren, featuring bedrooms with bunk beds and queen size beds, while the grandparents can enjoy a spacious king size bedroom. The family room and dining area are designed to comfortably accommodate the entire family. Additionally, the house is fully equipped with a well-stocked kitchen for cooking and includes various beach accessories..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

First Time AL Stay

This was a wonderful home with great amenities. The extra ice maker really came in handy. We truly enjoyed the screened in porch for evening relaxing. The beds were comfortable and everything just as described. My family of 6 was very comfortable in this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Annie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Vaca

Property is nice and clean, didnt love the location, rude neighbors .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmel H.

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

Rustic Retreat getaway

This property was great! The home is comfortable, roomy and well-equipped with anything and everything we needed. The kitchen had plenty of pots, pans, utensils, dishware, silverware and just about anything else we needed to cook. The laundry room was so nice to have and the master bedroom comfy and roomy. Access to the beach was just a short walk--and the enclosed screen porch, with its south and west views, gave us a panoramic view of the water and the gulf. It was a great stay!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

2019 Thanksgiving Visit

We love the Fort Morgan area and were very pleased with this property. It was clean and very comfortable. Lots of pots and pans, plenty of silverware and drinking glasses. There is an on-site ice machine in the laundry room, and plenty of towels and extra blankets and pillows. We loved sitting on the porch in the mornings and then in the evenings when winding down from the day. We can’t wait to come back in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary K M.

Perfect get away!

The house was great! We enjoyed our quiet time next to the beach. The neighborhood was friendly, quiet and relaxed. We enjoyed our time in town, but most of all we enjoyed the house. Board games, books, tv time, screened in porch. It was the perfect family time for our family. My husband, myself, 16 year old son and 17 year old daughter. Thank you Mike and Linda! The kids have already said this house should be our new family tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Great view.

This was a very nice property with a beautiful view! We loved the screened porch. The furniture was all comfortable and clean in the living area and on the porch. The bed in the main bedroom was also very comfortable. The kitchen was large and stocked well with an added bonus of a stand alone ice maker. There is a great swing under the house to enjoy the cool breeze. A very nice uncrowded beach is just a walk down the road and over a sand dune. It was nice to go down to the beach early in the morning and then again late evening. Guests have access to beach items stored at the property. The wagon to haul your stuff down to the beach was another added bonus. Good communication with the owners. All questions were answered promptly. Don't hesitate to book this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Best vacation!!! Clean house with lots of space and fully equipped kitchen- even has a Crock-Pot!

This house is in a great location if you crave some alone time with your family... We have 8 kids ages 2-17, and they all loved it here! We had our own space at the beach, and it was so nice to enjoy the covered porch throughout the day and listen to the waves and the birds. The house is beautiful, and the beds are extremely comfortable... I have a disc issue in my back, and this was the best night sleep I've had in a long time! My husband went fishing a lot, and had a great time almost catching a shark! They have board games and puzzles available, as well as basic spices,and there is a Walmart about 20 minutes away if you need to get anything that you forgot, as well as a few local stores that have some things. It was a short drive to get to hiking trails, the Alabama Coastal birding watch areas, and places to eat out. We hope to come back again next year!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018