Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 769.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Air conditioning
Parking available
Dryer
Washer

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Fort Morgan, AL

Fort Morgan Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Kiva Dunes Golf Course
‪9 min walk‬
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
‪6 min drive‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

#1131 The Mermaid Pad

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Unwind in Gulf Shores at this charming, two-bedroom, beachfront getaway featuring a full kitchen, a spacious patio with Gulf views, and a number of resort-style amenities including a shared indoor, saltwater pool, outdoor pool, hot tubs, sports courts, and a fitness room.

Walk out on the private boardwalk to the adjacent white sand beach for days of sunbathing and swimming. Bring your clubs and challenge the 18-hole course at Kiva Dunes, located right around the corner from this vacation rental. Or get up close to nature at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge or Gulf State Park, both within easy driving distance.

RESORT AMENITIES
-Saltwater pool
-Outdoor pool
-Hot tubs
-Sports courts
-Fitness room

THINGS TO KNOW
Guests must buy parking passes online before their stay, and up to two will be allotted. Details on how to purchase will be provided after booking. The fee schedule is $25 (1-3 nights), $35 (4-6 nights), $45 (7-14 nights), and $60 (15+ nights).
Complimentary beach chairs and umbrella are provided on the beach for your convenience and pleasure by the owner.
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama, LLC.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fort Morgan, AL

What's nearby

Fort Morgan Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Fort Morgan - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 28 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬7 min walk
‪The Village Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive
‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf Course. Bon Secour Bay and Edith Hammock are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Lyle P.

21 July 2024

View and easy access

Great location!! We’ve been many times to this same room And will return.

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10/10 Excellent

Yelena F.

18 Oct 2023

Another memorable vacation

We Loved Everything!!!

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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

1 Apr 2024

Right on the beach and clean!

Clean and well maintained, the bed was hard as a rock and the pillow felt like a sandbag but, fortunately I am use to that!

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10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

20 July 2023

Great Location!

We had a great time at The Mermaid Pad. The condo is stocked with everything your family will need. The pool and beach are literally right outside your door! The patio has a nice view of the ocean, as well.

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

19 Mar 2023

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

2023 Spring Break Vacation

Wonderful experience again. This is second year we have stayed in this location. Easy access to beach. Quiet and friendly setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

10 Aug 2024

Very nice unit and great amenities

Very clean and nice unit. Lots of space. Pools very nice. Hot tubs relaxing. On site restaurant was good. Great location to the beach. Kitchen hot water didn’t get hot but didn’t affect anything. Beds comfortable. Kitchen had everything needed to make meals and lots of dishes. Overall great vacation.

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10/10 Excellent

kendra m.

9 July 2023

beachlife4me

Ground floor and larger kitchen area helped accommodate our family for our annual 4th of July trip! We loved it.

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10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

15 Oct 2024

Last Minute Perfection

Hurricane Helene cancelled our Florida vacation for us, so we decided to try to find the perfect place in Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan on just a week’s notice. Miraculously, the Mermaid Pad was available! We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful, comfortable, and clean place to stay. This condo has everything you need to make your vacation relaxing and memorable. The view of the Gulf, the big patio, and the proximity of the pools and Sassy Bass simply added to the perfection of our week. The only downside for my husband and brother was that the fish weren’t biting. Maybe next time. And, there will be a next time. We’ve already booked for next year!

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10/10 Excellent

Yelena F.

21 Jan 2023

Great place for family vacation

Access to private beach. Very nice condo. Parking registration needs some work as we had to pay twice! I left my cell phone at home and couldn't proof that I paid already and guard didn't have this information.

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2/10 Terrible

Jessica B.

26 Jan 2023

Chooses Another Booking Site

Beach location great, but I would not use Vacasa again. Spent 2 days having maintenance repairs in condo rented, never give notice. I though I was renting condo, not sharing it with maintenance updates and workers for home owners. Was also told 1 parking pass included and charges 25.00 to park. Condo site will not assist are very mean and no local office to help. All done by phone with vacasa, can have long hold times looking for help.

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

14 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

21 Jan 2023

Perfect place to unwind.

Enjoyed our stay!! Ground level and steps from the board walk was ideal for our family of 5. Access to the pools were great. Plan on returning next year if the husband will "let" me!! Some tips for others: IF you need an iron - bring one; drink coffee - bring filters. Our family needed extra toliet paper, paper towels and garbage bags! But..we have three boys! Also, thanks for supplying a first aid kit - that 5 year old of mine needed it.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

amanda c.

6 Oct 2022

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

Fall Break

Excellent area for families. Unit was very nice!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

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8/10 Good

Mark E.

14 Aug 2022

Plantation West #1131

So glad to be back at the Gulf. The pictures on the site accurately represent the unit; very nice with a great view with the dunes merely feet from the patio. We've vacationed at the Plantation multiple times over the past decade and will definitely rent this unit again.

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

13 July 2022

Great family trip

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in 1131 last week and are sad it came to an end! You can’t get any closer to the beach than this condo. We had 4 adults and 3 kids under 3 years old, so this ground-floor unit saved us a lot of hassle. Between the close beach access, multiple pools, restaurant, laundry facilities, ice machine, Dollar General right up the road, and all the other amenities, it made our stay stress free. There wasn’t much info on the kitchen in the listing, but it was setup very well and had everything we needed to cook several meals throughout the week. We hope to be back soon!

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

25 May 2022

Love this condo and location

Don’t like that it does not have it’s own washer and dryer. Glad Vasca stepped up and brought us clean towels.

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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn V.

23 May 2022

On the Dunes!

The ground-floor condo is situated right on the dunes overlooking the gulf. The patio lets you enjoy a kind of privacy not usually found. Close to the beach, comfortable, cozy, and clean describes the condo itself. This is my favorite place to stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

19 May 2022

Best at Plantation West

easy access to condo and beach; beautiful covered patio view; spacious living/dining/kitchen; baths modernized with generous supply of towels; "beachy" decor

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

28 Mar 2022

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

Great location

Great location. Loved being able to walk right outside the door to the beach. A suggestion that I’d make would be to update the listing to let renters know that there is a hairdryer, a drip coffee maker and Keurig coffee maker etc. I always appreciate knowing exactly what’s there to help with packing.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

15 Mar 2022

Golf retreat

I really liked it was very nice, great location. Very nice aesthetics. Warm colors with a beachy feel. Loved having a Keurig for morning coffee. Areas that could use improvement: The front door lock didn't function properly. Advertised indoor hot-tubs, which were not functioning. Small lawn filled with sand-burs that caused injury, no warnings posted. Only two wash-cloths per bathroom for a one week stay.

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10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

23 Nov 2021

Perfect place to be on the beach!!!

We could see the waves beating up on the beach from both the living room and dining area. The place was very clean. 'Loved being on the ground level--no stairs to climb. 'Convenient parking. Spacious, very clean indoor pool. Wonderful tennis & basketball courts!

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10/10 Excellent

Yelena F.

3 Oct 2021

September vacation

Had a lovely 11 night stay at 1131. Everything was just right. One complaint is that wifi is not password protected. Will be looking to stay here again.

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10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

28 Aug 2021

Our Stay with Vacasa

Our stay was pretty good considering the hurricane that was coming through. Our stay at our condo was better knowing Vacasa was behind us in case things went wrong with our stay. Such as our electronic door opener had a low battery and they made sure the next morning their local contact repairman resolved the issue with new batteries for our door opener. Also they Vacasa group came to our door to make sure we secured our patio chairs and keep safe for the hurricane. So needless to say our stay was very well.

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10/10 Excellent

Terri E.

20 Aug 2021

Perfect vacation!

If you want to relax, be beach front and have family along this is the placd!

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10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

7 Aug 2021

Great week!

We went last week for a couples vacation. We had an amazing time. The space is perfect, great beach access, and loved the amenities!

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living room

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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