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Dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
On the beach

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 192333 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪76 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Fort Morgan Beach and Fort Morgan. .This beach vacation home is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 10.2 mi (16.3 km) from Dauphin Island Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 20 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • The Park at OWA - 30 min drive - 29.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬5 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.

Beachfront & Pet Friendly

Offered by Coastal View Vacations | Gulf Shores, AL

Welcome to The Commodore East, a standout beachfront retreat designed for unforgettable group getaways. This spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bath duplex sits directly on the sand and offers the perfect combination of comfort, character, and panoramic Gulf views. Just offshore, you’ll spot the historic Rachel, a schooner that ran aground in 1923 and has become a beloved local landmark often visible from the property.

Designed for Gathering & Gulf Views

The main level is the heart of the home, featuring a wall of windows that frames breathtaking views of the beach and Gulf beyond. A massive dining table anchors the space, allowing everyone to dine together while soaking in the scenery. Additional counter seating ensures there’s room for the entire group to gather comfortably.

The well-appointed kitchen is a dream for group meals, with a unique oversized prep counter that works equally well for cooking, serving, or casual buffet-style dining. You’ll also enjoy granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and durable hard-surface flooring throughout the home—perfect for beach living.

This level also includes a large pantry, a full-size washer and dryer, and a full bathroom for added convenience.

Private Retreats Across Three Levels

On the second level, the primary suite offers a true escape. Enjoy a king-size bed, private balcony access, and a spacious ensuite bath complete with a garden tub, double vanity, stall shower, and private water closet.

Also on this level are two additional king bedrooms that share a well-appointed hall bathroom, offering comfort and privacy for guests.

The third level is ideal for families or larger groups, featuring a king bedroom and an expansive bunk room. The bunk room includes two triple twin bunk beds, along with a full-over-full bunk and a twin trundle—plenty of space for kids or extra guests.

Perfect for Extended Stays

With its generous layout, beachfront location, and thoughtful design, The Commodore East is ideal for family reunions, multi-family vacations, and extended stays. Snowbirds are welcome—please inquire for special seasonal pricing.

Whether you’re enjoying sunrise coffee over the Gulf, gathering for meals with a view, or making memories just steps from the sand, The Commodore East delivers a classic beachfront experience with room for everyone.
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 is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,333 square feet

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

2864-230977

Beachfront & Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria E E.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great location, easy to find, kitchen was well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had the absolute best time with family and friends. Very clean with plenty of room for our 14 guests. Everything was close by. Beach right at your feet. Could not of asked for a better place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

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

Great Stay

The property was very nice and clean! The entire family enjoyed the stay. Only steps from the beach-we look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

Great Beach House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had 3 families stay here for the week and it was as advertised!! Great location!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Perfect for a large family

Great location, quiet, a lot of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Great property

Great location and right on the beach. Only issue was maintenance came by 3 times during our stay but they were in and out quickly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

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

Spectacular Thanksgiving

The property was well maintained, clean and provided everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Freda R.

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

Labor Day Getaway

We stayed at this property over labor day weekend and had an absolutely great time. The house was fully stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes and towels we needed. We can't wait to come stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Staci M.

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

Family Wedding event

Overall, the house was a great location. Spacious and accommodating for all of our party.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jun l.

A Beautiful Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great rental, great staff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briawna W.

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

Perfect for large groups

We were very pleased with our stay. We had a large group full of adults and children. We enjoyed the large inside space, large table and private beach. Renters were very responsive. Easy check in and out process!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bette K.

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

Great location

Property was on the water. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Lots o space.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy s.

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

Fort Morgan vacation

Jen was wonderful to talk with She was very helpful Bill was also wonderful to deal With Thankyou
Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house was a little different than what I thought it was going to be and had a weird smell which I figured was paint but it served the purpose and we had a great time and a great stay. The management company were lovely people which made the process so smooth and they were quick to email or text.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace F.

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

Perfect house

We have a large family, the house was exactly as we expected. The property manager was very helpful. The kids had a great time. Enjoyed our visit. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

joe p.

commodore east

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property and rental staff very professional
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

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

Perfect Location

This property and property management was awesome! We loved the area of Fort Morgan! The property was far enough out that there was no crowd but close enough to drive in if we wanted to do something. The communication with the property management could not have been better! If you are looking for a great place to stay with your family, this is the place!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Trella W.

5 star lazy days home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Home had everything available that you need. You are close great restaurants, dollar generals and fresh seafood. How nice to walk out and be on the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Zach Z.

Great time at Commodore East

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beach house had great access to the beach. House was in good condition. The huge dining room table was great to use with all the people we had. We had plenty of parking for our 5 vehicles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

HECTOR C.

Friendcation Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our Vacation at the rental was awesome as always. Loved the house and it was clean and loved the location. Will definitely be booking again next year. Thank you,Hector Calderon
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lindsey R.

Beautiful View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing time! The house was very nice, though could have used a little more attention to cleaning. They were very quick to respond when we had questions.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Candace P.

Family friendly

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very family friendly, plenty of room but does have lots of steps if you have a handicap family member! Beach front is perfect for the kids and then to run in and grab lunch!!!! Does need an overall deep cleaning and updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Great Beach House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location, great view of beach. Nice decks upstairs and down. Dog friendly. Everything worked well. Well stocked kitchen. Surprisingly private despite being a duplex (there is a wall dividing the decks).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy L.

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

Beautiful Condo!

Beautiful condo. Busy location on the beach. Parking deck is crazy. Didn’t like wearing the bracelet for condo. Great for kids. Pricey when you add in all of the fees…especially for parking. That should be included in the rate!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and the beach access were excellent. I did not think that the bedrooms were very well furnished. Only one bedroom had a chest of drawers or a dresser. I would suggest that the cleaning crew not use fabuloso or whatever the cleaning solution was. It was so strong that it was almost nauseating. The microwave had been cleaned with it and could not be used because anything you put in the microwave taste like fabuloso. But the agent was very responsive and sent us a new microwave immediately. The agents we talked to at Coastal View during the week were wonderful about everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025