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8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 27

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiva Dunes Golf Course7 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan9 min drive
  • AirportGulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)30 min drive

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Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 27)

3rd Floor SE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr E Middle BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

3rd Flr N BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SW BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr W Middle BR

1 Single Bunk Bed

4th Flr N BR

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4th Flr S BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

Main Flr N BR

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West 3rd Floor NE Bath

Toilet · Shower only

West 3rd Floor SE BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West 3rd Floor SW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

West 4th Floor N BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

West 4th Floor S BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Beach Castle, West. 8BR. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value!

Beach Castle, West Unit
8BR 6BA located directly on the Gulf! This Beach Castle has everything. Pool!

This listing is for the East unit of the Beach Castle. One side perfect for your group? Check out our Beach Castle East and Beach Castle West listings for the individual units, or go both both sides at Beach Castle East & West, with 16 BR and 12 BA, with connecting door!

Each side of the Beach Castle includes 8 bedrooms, including 3 Gulf front Master Bedrooms, one with separate shower and jetted tub, and 6, count 'em, 6 bathrooms. There's also a sitting room, living room, dining room, and well-furnished kitchen.

Main Floor N Bedroom: King
3rd Floor N Bedroom: King
3rd Floor E Middle Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk
3rd Floor W Middle Bedroom: Two Twin Bunks
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King
4th Floor N Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk
4th Floor S Bedroom: King + Twin. Bunk, en suite bath

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
3rd Floor Bonus Lounge: Queen Sleeper Sofa

TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer dryer, garbage disposal, 2 dishwashers, and covered and open decks. The Beach Castle also features outdoor showers, a picnic table, a huge sundeck, and even a full sized pool!

Located on Fort Morgan, Beach Castle is close to many restaurants, golf courses, and other things to do, feels away from it all (but is only a short drive to all the hubbub on Gulf Shores itself), and is often a more cost-efficient choice for those who seek something a little more laid back. Plus, as an added bonus, our Fort Morgan vacation homes are not currently subject to the same restrictions on setting up umbrellas and other amenities overnight as those in Gulf Shores itself.

TWO REFRIGERATORS
Two? Per side? Yes two. Because you won't want to stay somewhere without an extra fridge once you have had them.

POOL
Big. Private to the two sides of the duplex: no sharing with other places nearby. The pool is open all year. It's big! 30x15x3-5'! Rectangle. Lounge chairs are provided around the pool.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

PARKING
There is available onsite, offstreet, parking for at least 6 midsize vehicles (per side), more if you stack well. In duplex units, please be neighborly about this.

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, GRILLS ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends at many locations. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Approval in a duplex location, especially for peak weeks, generally is only available for guests renting both sides of the duplex. Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

Beach Castle, East https://www.vrbo.com/3934837?dateless=true 8BR
Beach Castle, West https://www.vrbo.com/3934836?dateless=true 8BR
Beach Castle, East & West https://www.vrbo.com/3945686?dateless=true 16 BR (2x8BR)

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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

Events allowed
Pls Inquire. No house parties.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Pls Inquire. No house 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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Morgan and Gulf Shores Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA. The Track Family Recreation Center and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf 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 - 2 min walk
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 9 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 28 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coast Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Castle, West. 8BR. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Castle, West. 8BR. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Castle, West. 8BR. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Castle, West. 8BR. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value! located?

This Gulf Shores holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Fort Morgan Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan. Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

Awesome!
Beach Castle West was absolutely fabulous. The living area felt much more spacious than we were expecting, especially after staying at summertide the previous year. The separate floor HVAC setup was pretty fantastic too. One thing we always look for is closet space (lots of pack n plays and naps happening at our stage of life) and several of the rooms had plentiful space to hold the kiddos. It was awesome! [Thanks Hannah! Appreciate the review and kind words, and that you all loved BC. I totally get the "find a place for pack n plays"--I'm past that, but remember it well. I know you guys have bounced around my homes... glad BC worked well for this trip! This was an unusual May trip. You usually have come in August, right?! Need a place for then? Its pretty busy, but I can poke around for you all! Thank you! And happy 4th (and summer) to you as well!]
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Beach Castle was perfect for us... again!
Perfect in every way, Beach Castle has served our family well on several occasions. It's difficult to find a large house, 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, as reasonably priced as Beach Castle. For one week out of the year, this terrific home becomes a place where we make our most treasured family memories. Located at Fort Morgan area, we enjoy a quieter less crowded beach with decent fishing opportunity. The pool is clean and cool with plenty of lounge chairs situated all around the patio. Inside, the house has adequate space for large groups. Kitchen is well-appointed and stocked with cookware, 2 refrigerators, and 2 dishwashers. Bedrooms have nice linens and tv's. We especially enjoyed the large porch area off the living room and the balconies, both overlooking the amazing view of the ocean! There is a lot of positive things to share about Beach Castle, but the best part is their management company. Helpful and supportive, in a more personal way than we have ever experienced before, I would highly recommend booking with BamaBeachHouses! [😎 Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience in our Beach Castle home this year! Sounds like you had a wonderful time! We are here for you when ready to lock in the next one too! Shared the review with the gang, and everyone needs a little loving from time to time, right?! Much appreciated. Have a great summer!]
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10/10 Excellent

T H.

Enjoyed my stay
Loved being able to stay for almost two months this fall. Nice and relaxing on the beach. Beach Castle was in great shape after last years hurricane Sally. Thanks for having me again!
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

Just what we needed
Your home was perfect for us and just what we needed after being 'cooped' up for virus. I am sorry about the delay in reviewing our stay. It was great!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Thankful for Thanksgiving at the BeachCastle
We had very nice time together in your home. Thank you and best wishes for the holidays and new year.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Beach Castle West
Thanks for having us. We had a great spring break!
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10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked it so much... coming back next year!
We LOVED Beach Castle. Thanks for having us!
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10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Fantastic owners!
Beach Castle was nice. This was our second year. But what really shined: the owners and their management team. There was an issue with a leak in the home, and the owners went over and above in order to be sure we were okay and that it did not disrupt us. A special shoutout to Haleigh and David too for being so nice too! This was the kind of service that will bring us back for many years! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Another great summer getaway
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The beach is RIGHT there, and so big and open. The pool was huge and the kids used it everyday.
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10/10 Excellent

Tildon M.

Labor Day Holiday at Beach Castle
We come every year. At least 5 so far, and are already reserved for next year! We so very much enjoy our family time here at Beach Castle. Thank you so much for making it happen each year. I hope we can continue the tradition for many more years!
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10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Glorious Easter on the Beach!!!
Very nice home, and a truly amazing beach and pool. So nice to spend Easter with our family on the beach. Many blessings and many memories!!! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Beach Castle and Bama Beach Houses
We had a great time. Beach Castle was the perfect setup for my family, and Bama Beach Houses was extremely helpful throughout booking, even letting us modify our payment plan throughout the year which helped more than you can understand. This was a once in a lifetime trip, though we do hope that it might be able to happen again in 5-10 years! Thank you again for being so helpful!
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

So peaceful
We've stayed in several of Rick and Susan's places. Beach Castle was the biggest. We liked the seclusion a little more than the SeaRae, which is right in the hubbub of Gulf Shores, by Hangout, though we still think our favorite is Dancing Dolphin, but its smaller. We would definitely come back to Beach Castle though for its "away from it all" vibe! Everything was in great shape for our trip too, no issues at all. Had to call the management company, BamaBeachHouses, for a coffee maker that stopped working, and they brought one of same day!
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10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Beach Castle West
All good. No problems.
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10/10 Excellent

Tildon M.

Annual Labor Day Trip to Beach Castle
Back again! Another great trip! Another year in the books, and booked for next year! Thanks Rick!
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Beach Castle West
Great trip! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

Summer family vacation
Wonderful trip. Solid communication, especially with the owners. We loved their messages. Kids loved the pool and beach. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

Missed out, and miss Beach Castle! Maybe next time!
We had a WONDERFUL time! I called back to book it for next year and it was already booked! I think the family that stayed next door booked the whole house! :-( Thanks again!
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

Snowbird in the fall
I loved Beach Castle, and thanks for working with me to have a long term stay during this busy time of the year for you all. I love fall on the Gulf, and understand early October is busy and more expensive, so I really am happy you could help me work into the Sept-Oct days. Whatever I need to do moving around, I am happy to do it to stay here. Thanks again.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Would love to return again!
My family and I stayed on the West side of the house and friends stayed on the East. The location was great, the house was right on the water, which gave us amazing views and were even able to watch the dolphins in the morning. Having the pool at the house was also great for days we couldn't get to the beach (windy and cloudy days). The house was clean with only some minor issues that were taken care of right away when we called. There were a lot of us on the trip and with the house being so huge, we never felt crowded or cramped. Would definitely recommend and would love to return again someday!
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Beach Castle
We loved the house and the location.
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10/10 Excellent

kim k.

Enjoyed the home very much
We had a great time and enjoyed your home very much! Beds were comfortable and we appreciated the number of places to sit and eat together. Thank you so much for a successful multi-generational family vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Beach Castle West
We had a great family vacation in Fort Morgan! The house was perfect for our needs. We do not have a return time set yet but I will definitely reach out when/if we decide to do this again. We were able to get ALL of our kids and grandkids together when we stayed in Fort Morgan at Beach Castle (the west side). I am very thankful for the memories that we made. We had a gender reveal the first night! We have a granddaughter due in Nov!! This will make our 9th grandchild :) Time spent together with family makes my heart so full! Again, the house is beautiful and it fit our family of 22 like a glove. We made great memories and we enjoyed every minute if it. Thank you for sharing it with us!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

The house was good. We enjoyed the Beach Castle
We really enjoyed our stay in the house.
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

'Snowbirding' at Beach Castle West
We love Beach Castle West. The new washer and dryer are like awesome, the best, my sister wants a set- thank you. Although a duplex you really do not feel like it is. I have been so grateful for the maintenance responses. Although not sure it would be warm enough- a few brave souls have loved the pool and it does look lovely. The beach and ocean are the star here. I would like to discuss rental for next February. We celebrated my Mom's 98 th in style and hope to be able to celebrate her 99 th at the beach. I have not looked at the dates yet and we can be a bit flexible. I just want to end with how much we have enjoyed each his home. Love the pictures, the flexibility of the rooms, the beds sleep well, sheets are good and well stocked kitchen for cooking. The 2 dishwashers are amazing to have. Thanks for letting us use this lovely Beach paradise.

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!

Beach Castle. BC is a nice change of pace. BIG pool. Big beach. Big place. Not so big price. Fort Morgan is more chill, a laidback vibe. Leave your chairs on the beach, carry a beverage, no worries. Setup volleyball? You bet. Beach Castle is the perfect place for folks looking for beachfront chill for a large group, and a pricepoint markedly lower than similar homes in the Gulf Shores or Orange Beach area. Heck, 10% lower taxes, so you are sticking it to the man a litte too, and every little bit helps, right?! But, again, Beach Castle is by no means little. Big place. Great space. Check her out. You will, like many MANY of my guests, end up coming back year over year over year...

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

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