July 24-27 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views.

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9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12195 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, Alabama

Fort Morgan Beach4 min drive
Kiva Dunes Golf Course4 min drive
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge4 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

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Highlights

The first thing you'll notice when you arrive at this second-tier home are the uncommonly large decks! When you are at the beach, you want to spend time outdoors enjoying the view and the sound of the surf. The Porthole makes that easy! And the home is located in the quiet beachside community of Surfside, so you'll appreciate the lighter crowds and sugar white sand beaches. Plan to stroll along the quiet tree lined streets in the evening. Or, if you prefer, bring or rent bikes and explore the neighborhood that way.

Convenient beach access is directly across the street between (not under!) the houses.

The Space

The main floor has 3 bedrooms, a living and dining area and a well-equipped kitchen with granite counter tops. There is also a TV room with a sleeper sofa that can also be used as a 5th bedroom, if you need the extra room. The laundry closet is also on this level. The bedrooms include two with King beds and one with two sets of Twin Bunks. One of the King rooms shares a Jack and Jill bath with the Twin bunk room. The other King room has a bath accessed from the hall.

The spacious primary bedroom consumes the entire upstairs. It features a King bed, balcony access and a private bath with a soaking tub, separate shower and two sinks.

* Snowbirds welcome! Inquire about special off-season pricing.
* Renter must be at least 25 years of age. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Fort Morgan

Located a scenic 15 miles from Gulf Shores, you'll find everything you need close at hand. Dollar General and Sassy Bass Market are just a few miles away and have all the basics you might need. There are several restaurants nearby offering a variety of tasty dishes. Tacky Jack's, Sassy Bass (2 locations), Coast and brand-new Jesse's (opening soon) to name a few. Some venues even offer live, local entertainment.

Fort Morgan fishing pier is now open, and anglers will have access to convenient inshore fishing and the abundant species locally available.

Be sure and visit nearby Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge with over 7,000 acres of coastal habit. You'll be able to hike through the preserve and observe local flora and fauna. There are 4 trails, varying in size and terrain and you'll definitely want to make time to visit this natural oasis.

Main Floor: (K) w/ hall bath -- (K) w/ Jack & Jill bath -- (T), (T) w/ Jack & Jill Bath -- TV room w/sleeper sofa
2nd Floor: (K) w/ private bath & balcony access

* Netflix
* 50lb standalone ice maker

Property manager

Coastal View Vacations

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

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

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 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

About the area

Gulf Shores

This holiday home is located in Surf Side Shores, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores, and 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. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

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Gulf Shores, Alabama

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 - 25 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
‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive
‪The Village Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
‪Coast Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is July 24-27 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at July 24-27 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at July 24-27 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is July 24-27 Open! Massive Decking and Stunning Views. located?

Located in Surf Side Shores, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bon Secour Bay, Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva Dunes Golf Course is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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6/10 Okay

Kay N.

10 June 2024

The Porthole

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed here multiple times over many years, under several different agencies over the years. We love the house, layout, location, amenities, etc. Updates have been appropriate and appreciated. There is one re-occurring problem, that the owner does not seem willing to address. The air conditioner is not adequate to keep the house comfortable. 80 degrees at bedtime in the upstairs bedroom is not acceptable, and may ultimately be a deal breaker for our families. It seems to be a problem each time we stay here, with various reasons provided. The rental agency has addressed our issues well.

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10/10 Excellent

Donna T., Greenville Alabama

1 Apr 2024

Perfect Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach house was perfect!!! So close to the beach you can sit on the huge deck and listen to the waves. Our new favorite place to stay! Coastal View staff were TERRIFIC.

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10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

16 Dec 2023

Golf trip

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 were four guys on a golf trip to Kiva Dunes. This was our fourth year and The Porthole was by far our best choice of accommodation. Spacious and clean with great decks and views. The management team went out of there way to make our stay a great one. Hopefully they'll have us back next year!

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10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

29 Nov 2023

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: The location of this house was absolutely perfect!! Neighborhood was quiet and peaceful so if you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy the tranquility while reading a book or just chilling with friends or family, this is a great spot. Everyone at Coastal View Vacations is very helpful and friendly!!

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10/10 Excellent

Viginia Charlene S.

25 Oct 2023

Lovely

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10/10 Excellent

James N.

4 July 2023

An Enjoyable Week

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: There were some air conditioner issues during the week and the folks at Coastal View Vacations were great. They got air conditioner professionals out promptly and followed up to be sure we were satisfied. It took two trips for the repairmen to take care of everything, but Coastal View was very helpful and caring. Once the ac was properly repaired, time there was great. This was our third year in this house and we have reserved it again for next summer.

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W.

2 July 2023

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

close to beach

We really liked being so close to the beach for the quick walk as well as sitting on nicely shaded front deck and seeing and hearing the ocean. The beach and water were so nice and clear. We enjoyed the entire week in the spacious house with plenty of room to spread out and sleep. The beds were all so comfortable and having 3 KING beds was a benefit. The kitchen is beautiful and made preparing all our meals very easy and nice with lots of amenities and dishes. The ice machine is huge and a hit for sure as well as the filtered water/ice from the modern fridge. I would highly recommend this house and would stay here again! Thanks Dee Dee for checking in with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla C.

5 June 2023

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

Treasure of a place

I do not have words on this house! Location was so wonderful very quiet neighborhood very nice house

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

4 Apr 2023

Great Location

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: For a property located off the beach, this is as close as it gets! Off the beach rates for a house that has a shorter walk to the beach than most condominiums we have rented. The house was very spacious, especially the front deck, which has a great view of the Gulf! Property Management was very attentive and even pulled our trash cans to the street for us on trash day.