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PRIVATE BEACH HOME & SECLUDED! NO CROWDS, NO SHOES, NO PROBLEMS! PET FRIENDLY!!

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The GREAT  Seahorse Beach House awaits you! :)
Queen Bed Guest Bedroom #1
Queen Bed Guest Bedroom #2
King Bed Master Bedroom
Leather couch and seating featuring 47”HD TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

PRIVATE BEACH HOME & SECLUDED! NO CROWDS, NO SHOES, NO PROBLEMS! PET FRIENDLY!!

*PETS? You must inquire FIRST and let us know how many, size, and breed. There is a pet fee.
****ALSO! NEED MORE ROOM?? OUR SECOND BEACH HOME (THE GREAT FLAMINGO) IS A 3 BR / 2 BA BEACH HOUSE ONLY ONE MILE WEST AND IS POOLSIDE! WE HAVE GROUPS TAKE BOTH HOMES WHEN THEY NEED TO ACCOMMODATE MORE PEOPLE! THE GREAT FLAMINGO IS FEATURED AT Vrbo 191834.
Situated on the Fort Morgan peninsula on the Gulf of Mexico in Gulf Shores, AL, the GREAT SEAHORSE property offers all of the amenities needed in a great private beach community.
The GREAT Seahorse Beach House is by far the best overall value being offered in all of Gulf Shores. This three bedroom and two bath fully furnished beach home has been the destination of choice for many beach seekers over the past several years. We have many repeat guests every year with some coming in for months at a time. We feel that this is the ultimate compliment! We think that you will not find a better value anywhere in Gulf Shores.

Our private beach access, the shopping, the golfing, Civil War Fort Morgan-Alabama State Historic Site, the museums, the fishing, the restaurants, the concerts, the beaches, the Mobile Bay Ferry, the sunsets, and the National Shrimp Festival are all awaiting you! Our location is perfect. We are located in the private beach community of Surfside Shores right on the Fort Morgan peninsula. The Seahorse is Gulf side and is walking distance down (about four minutes) to the sugar white beaches! We are far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Gulf Shores yet only a 15 minute drive into town. You get the R & R that you deserve but can still access all that Gulf Shores and Orange Beach has to offer.

GOLF-GOLF-GOLF! There must be 15 courses within 30 minutes away and two within 15 minutes away! Kiva Dunes (Jerry Pate-Developer) is only 1 mile away! The #1 voted best golf course in all of Alabama!

Looking to decompress? You can sleep in late here, throw a steak on the grill, and then take a walk on the beach. It's only a four minute walk down to our private beach access or you can drive it in 30 seconds and park at the beach. That's what we normally do since we can load up our beach supplies and just park at the beach. No loud music and crowds here in our private beach community. Looking to party or celebrate? Take your choice of all the attractions in Gulf Shores and nearby Orange Beach. Need to stay connected? The Seahorse offers FREE internet access via a cable wireless router. Many love to visit the world famous Flora-Bama bar. Don't forget the annual Mullet Toss! Need a slot machine or blackjack fix? Biloxi, MS is just down I-10. It features no less than seven casinos featuring all of the Las Vegas casino games. The Beau Rivage (MGM property), The Hard Rock Casino and Cafe, and The Grand (Harrahs property) are the most popular. Need a history lesson? Fort Morgan and the Fort Morgan Museum is just five minutes away. It's the Civil War Fort famous for 'Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!' Need to get 'gone fishing?' Fort Morgan Marina is only about five minutes away and have daily charters. The Fort Morgan Pier is a public fishing pier as well and it's only about five minutes away. It's a great place to take the kids and watch the boats unload their catch.

Let us know if you have any special requirements and we'll do our best to accommodate you. The Seahorse has been in the family now for about 10 years and we try to go the extra mile for our guests! We take pride in treating our guests just like we like to be treated when away on vacation ourselves. Let us know too about your vacation home. We would like to talk to you about a possible swap out between our homes for upcoming vacations we might have.

Flying in? Jack Edwards Airport is the local airport in Gulf Shores about 20 minutes away. Commercial flights are available in Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL.

Need WiFi and internet? It's here and FREE of charge.

THINGS YOU WILL WANT TO BRING:
Golf clubs, beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach towels, (towels and linens for the house are provided), ice, charcoal, charcoal lighter fluid, grill brush, coolers, sunscreen, shampoo, a good book, DVD/VCR movies.

THINGS NOT TO BRING: Cell phone, worries, stress, the in-laws, diets, and bad attitudes! JUST KIDDING! If you bring any of this with you, most of it will change for the better during your stay! We promise! :)






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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child safe and child friendly location.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Pet fee may applies. You must advise how many pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON PROPERTY
Pets have to be FIRST approved. You must provide quantity, breed, and sizes.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Surf Side Shores, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Billy's Seafood are also worth visiting. 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PRIVATE BEACH HOME & SECLUDED! NO CROWDS, NO SHOES, NO PROBLEMS! PET FRIENDLY!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at PRIVATE BEACH HOME & SECLUDED! NO CROWDS, NO SHOES, NO PROBLEMS! PET FRIENDLY!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE BEACH HOME & SECLUDED! NO CROWDS, NO SHOES, NO PROBLEMS! PET FRIENDLY!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE BEACH HOME & SECLUDED! NO CROWDS, NO SHOES, NO PROBLEMS! PET FRIENDLY!! located?

Located in Surf Side Shores, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour Bay. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

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

Great Beach

We really enjoyed our stay. Walk to the beach is 3.5 blocks away which is around a 8 minute walk. Was fine for our family and we loved the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Highly recommend

We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend for cleanliness and comfort.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Beautiful sunset

Great sunset and sandy beach was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vape P.

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

Quality family time

First things first. The host is great to work with. The listing is extremely accurate. The house was clean the beds were great. Perfect vacation getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Fort Morgan

The was as described in listing. Clean and well kept. The owner stayed in contact with us during our trip and was kind and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great place to stay!!

Great place to stay!! Owner was excellent in providing information and any answers to questions we had. Would consider staying here again if back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Fall beach trip.

The host was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

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

Birthday Beach Trip

Had a great time and Derick the owner was quick at communicating with us
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosario D.

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

Beautiful house

Good condition and the beach is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie A.

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

A great place to stay!

We had a great stay at this house! The neighborhood was nice and quiet and though the house is not right on the water, it's just a short walk away! I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

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

Wonderful property for a family vacation!

Derrik the host was amazing. We had such a wonderful time staying at Surfside shores! The home was beautiful! Beds super comfy. The beach was a short walk away and easy to access! Highly recommend staying here for your family trip the gulf shores.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan C., Rockmart

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

Great place to stay

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Christmas get a way

We had a great stay. Everything was clean and worked. Great location and very peaceful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Homey and convenient

Great house within walking distance of a beautiful beach. Great communication from the owner. Just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place

Great location. We had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER C.

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

Great place to stay

House was nice and clean. Host is wonderful. Easy check in and check out. I would suggest renting a golf cart because you cannot park at the beach. House is pet friendly but does not allow them on the furniture or beds. We will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

Honeymoon stay

Owner was awesome and communicated very well and was polite. Short walk to the beach that was private and beautiful. If older may want to rent a golf cart. Awesome value and we didnt even use 2 of the rooms. The owner kept in contact with us on the status of the safety of the water. This was very usefull as we are not experts in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

Best Value on Fort Morgan

Great place to rest your head at night. Super easy walk to the beach. Nice, clean neighborhood. Communication with owner was above and beyond. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Fort Morgan

All good. Enjoyed our stay. Would do it again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda E.

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

Like home but near the beach

It was great and Derrik was so super nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Early 16th birthday celebration!

From booking, to checking in, during our stay and checking out, the process was so easy. The owner stayed in contact with us. The beach house was perfect for our family vacation. A short 5 minute walk to the almost secluded beach, was great! We will definitely consider staying here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy S.

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

Seahorse

Clean,but dated property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

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

Secluded beach

This property is in a location that was great for me and the family to have plenty of beach of our own for the weekend to swim and fish and relax,but still it's just a short drive into town if you need anything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Relaxing

Nice and relaxing place to getaway from the crowds. Derrik was a great host and was very attentive to our needs during the stay. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Great stay!

Just minutes from the beach, relaxing not crowded, and smooth check in process. Derrik was very helpful the entire time, and responded quickly with all needs. Will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Your host

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The Moores have spent all of their lives in Alabama and enjoy accommodating vacationers into the Gulf Shores / Fort Morgan area along with Lake Martin. We've been accommodating vacationers now for over 20 years. We own our rental homes so we take care of them and our guests the way they should be. It's all about 'The Golden Rule' you know! We don't allow any management agencies and/or companies to rent out or manage our properties. We do all of this ourselves. This allows us to keep our rates low and to customize and deliver our personal touch to each and every guest!

Why they chose this property

GOLF-GOLF-GOLF!! There must be at least 15 golf courses within 30 minutes away and two are within 10 minutes away! The World Famous Kiva Dunes Golf Course (Voted #1 course in Alabama and Jerry Pate developed) is only ONE MILE away! You gotta play Kiva Dunes!

BIRD LOVERS: The Alabama Birding Coastal Trail has a stop in Fort Morgan.

CIVIL WAR and HISTORY BUFFS: The Mobile Bay Civil War Trail. Fort Morgan State Park. 'Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead!' You can almost hear the command of Admiral David Farragut as he led his troops into the battle of Mobile Bay. Today Fort Morgan is a testament to the evolution of American coast defense fortifications from 1834 to World War II. It's a history lesson waiting to be explored. Some regard it as 'one of the finest examples of military architecture in the New World'. Fort Morgan was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. In 2007 it was listed as 'one of the nation's 10 most endangered battle sites' by the Civil War Preservation Trust in History Under Siege: A Guide to America's Most Endangered Civil War Battlefields. Just 6 miles away! Then take the Mobile Bay Ferry over to see anther Civil War site, Fort Gaines. We think that this part of the Gulf of Mexico is 'the last frontier' in that it has not been commercialized like Panama City, Destin, Pensacola, and even Orange Beach and Gulf Shores to an extent. You really feel like you are on your own private peninsula here! As one member of my family stated when we purchased our first property here, 'Let's move here!'.

What makes this property unique

Mobile Bay Ferry takes you over to Dauphin Island where you can then visit Fort Gaines, USS Alabama, and all of Mobile, AL. Biloxi, MS (Las Vegas of the South!) is just east of Mobile via I-10. Covered picnic table area under the house along with beach rinse-off shower area. Fort Morgan Museum and Civil War History just a few miles down the peninsula. Very private and family oriented beach community. Perfect environment for stargazers in that there are no city lights around. You can see stars for days! This is one of my personal reasons why I love this location! Fort Morgan Marina is five minutes away and has daily deep sea fishing charters. Come and watch the fleet unload their catch. Tacky Jacks is there too. Great food!

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