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'Morning Call' Heated Pool, Elevator, Foos Ball Table, + FREE Golf & Activities

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
11 bedrooms11+ bathroomsSleeps 30631.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Main Floor Beachfront King Master

1 King Bed

Main Floor East Beachfront King Handicap Accessible

1 King Bed

Main Floor East Queen

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Lagoon View Pair of Queens

2 Queen Beds

Top Floor Beachfront West King

1 King Bed

Top Floor East Beachfront Pair of Queens

2 Queen Beds

Top Floor Lagoon View Pair of Queens

2 Queen Beds

Top Floor NE King

1 King Bed

Top Floor NW Lagoon View King

1 King Bed

Top Floor SE Beachfront King

1 King Bed

Top Floor West Beachfront Pair of Queens

2 Queen Beds

11 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Main Floor East Beachfront King Handicap Accessible

Toilet

Main Floor King Master

Bathtub · Toilet

Main Floor NE Queen

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Pair of Queens Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Top Floor East Pair of Queens

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor Lagoon View Pair of Queens

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor NE King

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Top Floor SE King

Toilet

Top Floor West Beachfront King

Toilet

Top Floor West Lagoon View King

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor West Pair of Queens

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

'Morning Call' Heated Pool, Elevator, Foos Ball Table, + FREE Golf & Activities

Morning Call is a gorgeous luxury beachfront home, directly on 100’ of beautiful white sand Gulf beach. It has 11 bedrooms, 11 full baths, an elevator and a private pool that can be heated from October to May for $60 per day. You'll find luxury touches throughout with beautiful travertine floors and fine furnishings and finishes. Plus you'll have FREE Golf and Activities every day of your stay to make it even better (value of up to $700/day).

We accept reservations up to 51 weeks in advance. This year's guests have an opportunity to rebook the same dates at the end of their stay.

This is a perfect home for a large gathering. There is a very large living area complete with big dining area that provides plenty of room for everyone to dine together. It has a beautiful granite and stainless kitchen complete with two refrigerators, two stoves and 3 dishwashers. There are also eleven spacious bedrooms, each with a bath, and an elevator for the home.

There is a large covered beach side porch with a private pool and lounge chairs, outdoor dining space and more. You'll also find a large area under the house with swings, hammocks, a grilling area and room to relax in the shade (yes, you may find you want shade if you didn't wear enough sunscreen!). The private pool can be heated for $50/day.

The first floor has large open living room with graciously appointed kitchen, dining area, wet bar, breakfast bar with stools and more. There are also find four bedrooms on this floor including a large king master with a porch by the pool, a king with a Gulf-front porch and a handicap accessible bath, a queen with Little Lagoon views, and a lagoon view bedroom with a pair of queens.

The living room opens to a Gulffront porch with a pool, and a dune walkover to the beach. You’ll also find a large laundry room and pantry on this level.

The second floor has a total of seven bedrooms, each with its own bath. There are 3 king bedrooms, each with a private bath, two of them opening to a private Gulffront porch. There are three bedrooms that each have two queen beds and a private bath. Two of those open to the big beachfront porch that is also accessible from the upstairs family room. The 7th bedroom on this floor is a queen bedroom with lagoon views.

Upstairs you'll also find a family room with another large TV, books, a wet bar and more. We have a second laundry, and a powder room here as well.

Sorry--No Weddings, of any size here but our nearby home Halekai III is wedding-friendly. Please note we are unable to rent to unchaperoned college groups or groups under the age of 25.

Property manager

Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether 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 in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA. 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

  • West Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 21 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Morning Call' Heated Pool, Elevator, Foos Ball Table, + FREE Golf & Activities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 'Morning Call' Heated Pool, Elevator, Foos Ball Table, + FREE Golf & Activities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Morning Call' Heated Pool, Elevator, Foos Ball Table, + FREE Golf & Activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Morning Call' Heated Pool, Elevator, Foos Ball Table, + FREE Golf & Activities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Morning Call' Heated Pool, Elevator, Foos Ball Table, + FREE Golf & Activities located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from West Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 152 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Spring Break Tradition

We are a group of 23 family and close friends that enjoy spending spring break together. We have traveled together for 10 years. This is our second stay at Morning Call. The 11 bedrooms with each having a private bath is wonderful. The location is perfect, the beach quiet, and views amazing. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds comfortable We appreciated the opportunity to revisit Morning Call
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Great place for a family!

We had our 4 kids and their families. Thanksgiving 2024 was had and enjoyed by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ethel H.

Fantastic stay!

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 a fantastic time at our location. The place is beautiful and service was great. Got in a sand bog!!! not fault of them but was assisted in getting out.
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Great Family Vacation

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: Property is large and was a great size for a large family. Heated pool was great. We enjoyed our time in the house.
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10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Gulf Shores Thanksgiving

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: Everything about our stay went very smoothly and as advertised.

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

Beautiful Home for a Large Family

This home is amazing and so roomy! We needed maintenance for a small issue, and they came very quickly. I would love to stay here again some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall J.

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

the whole family

Every one had a really special time with plenty of room and every amenity
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Columbia, IL

Family Getaway

Rating Details: 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 family had a 4 night getaway between Christmas and New Years. This house is amazaing! Perfectly appointed and laid out wonderfully for large groups. Loved our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann H.

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

Great for couples or close group friends

Spacious with 11 large bedrooms and baths, game room. All your needs can be met. Lots of privacy if needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Dave W., Brentwood, TN

Perfect 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: Incredible home in the perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

gbw

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: perfect for a large group.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jay (Fred) L.

The place for large groups

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: Morning Call is everything you want in a rental. That is if you want a huge, beautifully decorated, nicely supplied house. It is simply awesome.
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10/10 Excellent

Aslyn G.

15TH STAY WE LOVE IT HERE!!!

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: As always we enjoyed our stay with plenty of room to spread out and lots of privacy when you want it. We went with 15 couples and never felt like we were on top of each other. All appliances were working great, beds & bedding is all super comfy. Zero complaints!!! We are going back in August '24 and just rebooked for May '25.

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

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

Wonderful week

Loved the quiet location. Lots of beach all to ourselves. Beautiful property with lots of room for a large group. Loved that every bedroom has it's own bathroom. Plenty of refrigerators, I e machines, dishwashers and laundry for everyone. Dining chairs on outdoor deck have some mildew but everything else was very clean. Pool was wonderful. Lots of beach chairs and floats and sand toys available in the storage area. We had a large group and enjoyed a wonderful stay. Would highly recommend for large extended family gatherings.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

Great place and space for large family

We loved the house! We are a family of 22 with ages ranging from 2-57. There was so much space, plenty of bedrooms. Kitchen had more then enough of everything! the 2-3 of every major appliance was AMAZING! The only thing I would recommend is updating the outside grill. We love to grill and it was a very small grill for the size of the house/family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Linda P.

Great Space

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Overall very satisfied. Could have been cleaner on the inside. Had one issue, but called and someone came out immediately to take care of.Couple of outside doors were very hard to open and shut, could use some repair on those.
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8/10 Good

Paul H.

2022 Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: We appreciated the new floors.The house is being kept up, some wear and tearSteps to the beach being improved Thank youButThe rental fee is going up each year We understand normal increases, but for 2023 you raise the rent over $4000 You are going to price yourself out of businessNot happy with the increase for 2023
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10/10 Excellent

leslie b.

Cousin's Weekend

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 could not have had a better time. The house is perfect. Large enough for our crowd to all have private beds and bathrooms. The family space to hang out was comfortable and at every level. The place is huge but cozy enough we could all be together and comfortable to catch up on life. The kitchen is perfect and spacious for several people to be cooking so we could work together. We have been to several other places but think we found our perfect location for our annual gathering!
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10/10 Excellent

shalon m.

amazing 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: I can not say enough about how amazing this location and house was!!! My ONLY negative was that they didn't have beach towels there ( so make sure to bring some) and also the coffee mugs were incredibly small so I would like to request they get a more normal size for those. Out side of that I could not have asked for a better house and location! we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Aslyn G.

GIRLS TRIP 2023

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: Our group has been staying here since 2015 and we love the layout and the space that this house provides. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds are very comfortable. There's plenty of room to spread out so we never feel like we are on top of each other. We have already booked again for next year. There was a problem with the ice machine and the wine fridge, but maintanence came and changed them out with brand new items.

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Extraordinary Annual Spring Break Vacation

This is the eighth year five families have shared a week together. By far this was our largest group - 24 people - and the house was perfect. Bedrooms with individual bathrooms, priceless. The kitchen was stocked beautifully for cooking large meals, kitchen appliances, and laundry facilities efficiently planned. The pool was well located for socializing together and keeping an eye on the smaller kids. The location was amazing - close to town for the older kids to take advantage of entertainment in town but far enough outside of town we had privacy on the beach. And the view from the house, walkway across the dune to the beach, made our days of sun and surf even better. I appreciated immediate response from property management for a question. Without a doubt this amazing house significantly contributed to our best spring break trip as voted by the families!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Katherine B., Paso Robles, CA

Wonderful Family Reunion at the Beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: This was our second year to be together as a family at Morning Call. It is a perfect house for the 19 of us to gather. The facilities and amenities are so well thought out. We cooked every meal for seven days in this kitchen that is so well laid out. Loved the pool and the beach access which is so private. Our only complaint was the internet connection. A new modem was installed midway through the week after which we all had a difficult time staying online. We were told that it was because we were so many people but that was what we were paying for- accommodations for a very large group. Also one of the microwaves and one of the dishwashers didn't work until they were both replaced the last day we were there.
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Cousin's Weekend 2024

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: Such a wonderful weekend at a great property. Perfect for our group of adults to get together and reconnect.
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy E.

Morning Call

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: The property was accurately described and pictures did not do the house justice - especially the view and location. The beach is pretty much your own private 200 ft of paradise. There are seven BR's upstairs and four down, all with own baths plus a powder room on each floor. It was clean and well maintained - some of the beach chairs had seen better days but were functional. The private pool was great. The management was quick to communicate during the entire process. I would highly recommend it for any large group. One caveat - there are a lot of stairs (which are necessary) so careful with little ones and it would be difficult for older guests. The elevator is fairly small and slow. Overall we had a blast and it was perfect! Will probably rebook for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Atlanta Girls 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: It was amazing- the property is top tier- plenty of space, comfortable-all around amazing we did not want to leave- and we are coming back next year. Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed-

About the host

Hosted by Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc

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Why they chose this property

We were lucky enough to find one of the last beachfront lots grandfathered in for a really big house where we could spread wide across the beach frontage. We thought it ideal for a house designed for gathering with family and friends.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests