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Gorgeous Views, 5BR directly on the beach! Fall break weeks available.

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Bon Secour Bay
    16 min walk
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    4 min drive
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    4 min drive
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    25 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous Views, 5BR directly on the beach! Fall break weeks available.

As close to the beach as you can get! Melonheads is a family friendly rental and has an open concept Living-Dining-Kitchen area with vaulted ceilings and breathtaking views of the ocean and beautiful beach with floor to ceiling windows. Dining Table seats 6-8 and large island seats 6. (12-14 total dining seats available) Fully equipped kitchen for those that like to stay in and make the most of your time at the beach. You will not want to miss out on this beautiful home!
There are four bedrooms on the main floor with 2.5 bathrooms: The east wing has a full bathroom and 2 bedrooms: King Bedroom and Queen /Twin bunk bedroom . The west wing has a full bathroom and 2 bedrooms: King Bedroom and King Bedroom. Upstairs you will find one Master Bedroom with views of the beach. Includes a King Bed and sitting area, and a large master bathroom with separate tub and shower.
There are four covered parking spaces at the front of the house and a large deck beneath the house that looks out onto the ocean. This makes for a fantastic area to dine, play games and relax in the shade. This area also features a fully functioning outdoor shower with hot and cold water.
Located in the desirable beach community of Surf Side Shores, just past the renowned World Class Kiva Dunes Golf course! Very close to a small local grocery/hardware/liquor and seafood shop when you don't want to drive into Gulf Shores. However, you are only 20 minutes to big chain grocery stores and restaurants. The best of both worlds. All the amenities but you are far enough away from the crowds to claim this as your own little piece of heaven.
Available for Saturday to Saturday weekly rental in the peak summer months. Minimum 4 days rental during other months, and please call if you have interest in monthly rental. No student groups are accepted at all, renters must be over 25 years to rent and prior to arrival we require a copy of the license of the person booking. Sorry, No Pets allowed and no smoking.
Please feel free to call/text with any questions, Melissa 901 438.1107 or Eddie 901 481 0341.
Melissawilbanks@att.net

Property manager

Melissa Wilbanks 901-438-1107

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Travel bed w/thick mattress, high chair, stroller

Events

No events allowed
No grad, bachelor/ette or spring brk parties

Pets

No pets allowed
No

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping allowed
If you break one of the plastic Adirondack chairs.....easy fix, go to Ace hardware in Gulf Shores and buy another one for $15 to replace it.
Put everything back where you found it. Do not take any indoor furniture outside. All tents/chairs must be brought up to base of stairs at night
You must provide a copy of drivers license for the person making reservation and person on the credit card/paying if they are not the same person.

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
Note from host: No grad, bachelor/ette or spring brk parties
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Surf Side Shores, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores. Waterville USA and The Track Family Recreation Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Wharf and Perdido Beach Boulevard. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 4 min drive
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 14 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Views, 5BR directly on the beach! Fall break weeks available. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Views, 5BR directly on the beach! Fall break weeks available. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Views, 5BR directly on the beach! Fall break weeks available. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Views, 5BR directly on the beach! Fall break weeks available. located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located on the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bon Secour Bay, Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf Course. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house stay
Really nice house. Nice big windows. Lots of beach toys. Loved the plastic beach chairs. Nice seating area under the upper deck
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay.
My overall impression was good. The only thing we were really disappointed with was a lot of the windows in the front room. There was moisture between the panes and you could not see out of them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week with grandchildren
The house has everything you need for a week on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Week
superb property - perfect in every way. great owner - very engaged and provided seamless instructions for check in/out. truly a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for 2 families
Great stay and house was clean and as described. Owners were incredibly responsive and house had everything needed for a great beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JeMae G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Holiday
We were 3 couples enjoying a 4 night stay in March. The house is beautiful with fabulous views of the ocean, large open spaces and a king bed and private bath for each couple. The house is in a quiet area and easy driving distance to Gulf Shores and the Dauphin Island Ferry. Gorgeous beaches and a wildlife preserve nearby for walking and birding. We watched lots of dolphins swimming each morning while eating breakfast. Relaxing upper and lower decks face the ocean. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, clean and airy. Plenty of games, books and DVDs on site for guests to enjoy. Reasonably priced for the location. We were thrilled with our stay. Perfect for medium to large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Everyone was pleased with our stay, the short walk to the beach was fantastic. The house gave us room to gather or seek some privacy. The kitchen was well equipped, and the washer and dryer was a huge plus. The only thing lacking was a lift for getting luggage etc. up the steps, thanks to our grandkids it worked for us, but may not work for others. Overall wonderful trip and beach house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
House had everything you could need. So many toys and beach chairs. And the space under the house was a fantastic place to be outside and out of the sun. Had a fantastic time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ll be back!
We had an amazing time and had plenty of room for our extended families, would definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek G., Gonzales, La

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home on the beach!
This home has it all. You practically don't need to bring anything other than your clothes and food. The setup of the property was perfect. And the location can't be beat. Steps from the beach. There's all sorts of beach items to use. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacay
This tripped checked one item off my bucket list! I’ve always wanted to stay in a beach house with my adult children and grandchildren. We had a blast! This property provided us with all we needed and the backyard is the ocean with amazing sunsets. We had plenty of room and we all enjoyed the outside shaded sitting area below the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N., Petal, MS, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun at the beach
Plenty of space including a really nice sitting/eating area under the house, it’s shady and the ocean breeze keeps it cool. Lots of beach toys for the kids located in a storage room under the house. This is our 3rd year to stay here and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful beachfront home!
We went for spring break with our family of six adults and two elementary school aged kids. We had a wonderful time being ON THE BEACH and staying in this lovely home. We had perfect weather and enjoyed being able to get the most possible beach time in by being steps away from the sand and ocean! Kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need and we were glad to have an ice machine for coolers and cocktails. We will for sure be going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Oklahoma City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view and location
My family and I really enjoyed this house. The view from the kitchen/living room is unreal. The house layout is great and the beachfront location can't be beat. We will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., Atlanta. Ga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering at the beach
Wonderful few days in a very comfy home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for!
Exactly what we were looking for. Right on the beach and plenty of elbow room for our party of 6 - but just a 15 minute drive to the heart of Gulf Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrea j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Had the greatest time with the family, comfortable house, nice rooms for everyone!! Loved every second of our stay… very well equipped home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect first visit to Gulf Shores area
No issues. No complaints. We feel this was the prime spot for our first visit to the Gulf Shores area. My family thoroughly enjoyed the beach and time spent inside the beach house. The layout of the house was perfect for my family. We put the kitchen to good use each morning for breakfast. We were pleased with the spaciousness allowing many cooks in the kitchen. My husband’s favorite hang out was the deck below. We enjoyed playing games there while waiting for the rain showers to pass. Our upstairs suite was so comfy and peaceful. Actually the ONLY complaint was from my daughter about her bed being lumpy. It was the queen bed in the room on the left. But she survived. The location was ideal. We made wonderful memories here and are already discussing our return. Thank you for the best vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot & Humid in the south
Even though the temps soared, sitting under the house was really nice, much cooler than the upper decks in neighboring houses. Did a shrimp boil down there and grilled, it’s a really nice set up!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
This was the perfect home and location for our family (six adults and four children). It is away from the huge condos so the beach is not overcrowded. It was wonderful setting on the shaded deck seeing and listening to the surf. And, there is a gentle slope so the kids could get quite a ways from shore without getting very deep. There is one problem, it will spoil you. We all agreed that this was our best vacation ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beachfront stay
This property is located on a quiet stretch of beach, far away from the touristy areas. We had 11 in our party and everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in and there was plenty of space for everyone. This is a great place for extended family to enjoy time together. We even had our groceries delivered by Instacart so we didn’t have to leave the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
There are so many great things to say about this property. Our group consisted of 10 adults and 2 children. The house was large with plenty of space; bedrooms ideally located away from living/dining area; especially the master suite upstairs (I loved that!!). Plenty of kitchen space for cooking, including almost every kitchen item we needed. The lower deck with patio furniture and drink fridge was the nightly hangout spot for music, laughter, and sorting shells. I really hope we will get to visit here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

john s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Disappointed
Beach front was beautiful, enjoyed private beach and Fort Morgan location. Property has maintenance issues: Gutter down on deck Dishwasher had cleaning issues Wall separating living room from bedrooms showed evidence of prolonged water damage Mold smell, DampRid around the inside of house Railing on deck loose & unsafe Keurig did not work No grout in tile throughout house. One shower could not use, afraid of falling through floor Furniture on bottom deck rusted through We picked property because of all the great reviews? We were very disappointed, would not stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun!
Great place for a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

david v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
If you want a great place to stay, this house is the total package. The house and location were perfect and the ability to be right on the beach is amazing. We had 4 adults and 8 kids and we were not crowded at all. Truly feel this is one of the best houses on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Wilbanks 901-438-1107

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We have been making beach trips together since 1988. We have been to many beaches of Florida and Alabama but after bringing our family to this area for years, we finally decided we wanted to own a little slice of heaven too. We have taken notes on what we enjoyed most about all the other rentals we stayed in and are striving to make this a well equipped house that showcases all the fun a family can have here.
This isn't just a rental, this is our second home and we spend a lot of time here so we are looking for families that will be respectful and treat it well.

Why they chose this property

We love Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan and feel comfortable here. We always dreamed of having our own place and knew there were certain amenities we wanted in a beach house to accommodate how we "beach". We fell in love with this house immediately. We looked at quite a few over the course of a full year before choosing this home. We travel with my husbands brother and his family every year so finding a house that had space for all of us was important. It didn't have to be huge, it just needed to be "family friendly" because our kids are now giving us grandkids! We wanted an entertaining space that the whole family could hang out and this open concept living/dining/kitchen was a start. But honestly it was when we stepped on the deck that is under the house that really cinched the deal. It is a large entertaining space with fantastic views, picnic tables, chairs, grill, outdoor shower and shade. We can play corn hole here, listen to music, dance and have dinner while listening to the waves. The kitchen is large enough for all of us to gather and make our special dinners that we do and seating for all of us, too!

What makes this property unique

With 5 bedrooms there is space for a good group. Each room has either a king or queen bed and there isn't a "bunk room" but there is a bunk in one of the queen rooms. We opted to not have fold out couches because really who wants to sleep on one of those?! 3.5 bathroom plus an enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water means that getting ready to go out is a breeze. There is an ice maker so you never run out of ice for all those beachy beverages. We stocked the kitchen with crockpots, blenders, coffee makers, food processor, toaster, dishes and cookware for whatever you need. We have a storage room with a few beach chairs and toys that you welcome to use, just please return them. Leave something if you don't want to carry it back home so that next renter can enjoy it. There is a Weber grill, Please be careful of the coals. There are many games and puzzles in the living room cabinet. We have provided sofa covers in the bottom drawer of the TV entertainment center...if you are like some of our group, and you know you are likely to spill...feel free to use the covers!

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