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Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now!

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Beautiful 16' x 32' pool. Deck is covered with splinter-free laminate boards.
Our house as you return from the beach. You will rent the left (west) side.
Living room with lots of seating. Open to the dining room.
Enjoy a tropical drink. The wet bar is next to the living room and dining room.
Custom dining room table has seating for 12. Ten cubic foot fridge for drinks.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bunkroom

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

First Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Gulf-Front King Bathroom

1 King Bed

Gulf-Front King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room with Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Futon

Loft

2 Single Beds

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First floor powder room

Toilet

King/Twin Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Private King Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Queen/Bunkroom Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now!

Inquire now to book your vacation!

If you are looking for a great place to get away with your family or friends, this is it! Our home is only steps from the white beaches and blue waters of the Gulf Shore, you will lose yourself in the luxury of this professionally decorated home.

Our non-smoking home is located on a quiet section of the beach and is removed from the hustle and bustle of the heavily-developed beach areas (no high-rise condos around you), but close enough to allow quick access to golf, nature trails, family activities, shopping (including Outlets), and a variety of restaurants.

With plenty of space for all guests, the living area features two full-size sofas and five comfortable chairs, with views of the gulf (or a television, if you prefer). The living space also features a wet bar with ice maker, and a conversation area with game table for your enjoyment. There is a large dining table that seats ten and fully-equipped kitchen with two dishwashers and a double oven.

There are a total of six bedrooms to accommodate you in comfort. Two bedrooms feature king-size beds and a gulf view complete with a balcony. Two additional bedrooms are well-appointed with queen-size beds. Another bedroom includes two twin beds. There is even a bedroom with two sets of bunk beds - one set of twin bunk beds and one set of full bunk beds (accommodating as many as six). The bunk room includes a TV.

Each bedroom has an adjoining bath and the home features two 'family suites' (two bedrooms connected by a bath). The second floor features a loft with TV. We have a high-speed cable internet connection with Wi-Fi. The loft allows two additional guests to sleep on the day bed and trundle bed.

Your outdoor spaces begin with our screened porch. We have a picnic table and a round table to help you enjoy your dining, card playing, and socializing in comfort. The next frontier is a private pool (only shared with our neighbor's home). The pool is surrounded by a deck with several chaise lounges to help you bask in the sun.

The only thing that stands between the pool and the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico is our dune walk. For your convenience, we have an outdoor shower between the dune walk and the pool. Your family can easily roam between our home, the refreshing swimming pool, the beautiful white beaches, and the clear blue gulf water.

Keywords: Direct Gulf-Front Duplex

Property manager

Justin Zimmerman

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Gatherings allowed for house capacity of 20 people
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors, on deck or screened porch.
Guests are advised to purchase travel insurance, since booking is non-refundable. See rental agreement.
Check-In is 4PM and check-out is 10AM

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: 20
Note from host: Gatherings allowed for house capacity of 20 people
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 Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 47 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

merrrill c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fort Morgan

Location is awsome, secluded beach, easy access, house was used but functional, lots of room for everyone in kitchen and living room. Plenty of deck space, grill is in rough shape. Overall had a great experience would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy O.

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

Wonderful vacation home for a group

Great location. Reasonable price. Amenities were great. Access to pool and beach were wonderful. No major issues or inconveniences.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shane S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice large house with pool and beach front

Super nice large house with pool and beach front access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Great location for a week with good friends!

Rest Area West was just as good as advertised. Our group of 4 couples all loved the properry and its proximity to the Gulf. The house is in great shape with thoughtful amenities such as extra refrigerator space and two dishwashers. The pool on the deck that overlooks the beach and the beautiful waters of the Gulf was a welcome bonus for all of us. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric Q.

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

Beautiful right on beach

Best place to stay hands down. Great location for less busy area and it’s right on the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

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

Wonderful Family Vacay

We stayed a week in this fabulous beach house. Everything about the house was great, the beach was so close and the pool was an added bonus. The house was well equipped with everything that we needed. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

The perfect getaway at Rest Area West!

Great place to stay! Close to the beach, great surf fishing, spacious living area and the extra amenities such as refrigerators and ice maker were an added bonus!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great time

We had a wonderful time. Loved the pool and access to the beach!! House was nice. We never could figure out the TV s in any of the rooms. Several things could have used fixing or some TLC but we truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family

Nice house for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Judy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Rest Area West

Kitchen had everything we needed. Dining area accommodated all of us. Down side was the furniture and beds were old and terribly worn out. Uncomfortable mattresses. House could use a good cleaning. Ice maker was nice to have but we had to clean the mold out of it. Had rain water come in around a window frame. Door code didn’t work to enter after going out for dinner but manager responded quickly to give us a new code.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great vaca!

I thought the online listing was a little misleading! I didn’t realize until after booking that this is a duplex! There was a very large group (possibly larger than the allowed capacity) celebrating graduation in the unit beside us! They were a little loud but hey were only there for the first couple of days of our stay! Other than that, the house was perfect for our family- plenty of room and very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlene B.

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

Beach Blast

Had a wonderful family beach vacation. The house was well equipped inside and out for a large family. Plenty of kitchen supplies for meals in and lots of toys for pool area. The ramp to the beach was such a huge help!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

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

Family vacation

Nice property. Very spacious and clean. Nice pool and right on the beach which was sweet.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy S.

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

Relaxing Stay

We have been coming to Gulf Shores for 6 years and have stayed in a different home for each stay. We have never stayed in the sane property. The pool is this property was a big draw and we did enjoy it. We share this home with two other families and we had plenty of room for all of us. It’s beach front and beautiful. Things we loved as families were the beach, the pool and daily family volleyball games. The beds were comfy and we loved the very large kitchen table. The patio furniture is nice also. We are not really picky families or hard to please. If we were things that would have bothered us included: No functioning ice machine The ice maker on the fridge makes maybe one full glass of ice a day. The ice maker in the wet bar area does not work at all. The dryer takes 2.5-3 hours for one load to dry. No oven mitts for cooking Very dirty stove, and grills- would definitely not cook on the grills. Housekeeping did a base cleaning job before our arrival. Not outstanding, but it was fine. It appears as though the other side has different owners. You could get lucky with sharing the pool with guests, but you could also get unlucky. We had it great most of the week. Sadly we noticed that next year this same property is more than doubling in price for our spring break. Glad we enjoyed it before we can afford it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Needs some maintenance

We had an enjoyable visit to Fort Morgan. This location is out of the way, which has it benefits, and negatives. House interior was clean, kitchen was well stocked, minus pot mitts. Views were amazing, we saw dolphins, sharks, and sting rays. I did text, and talk with the owner after our stay, so some of the negatives I am going to mention may have been taken care of by now. The beach side patio door does not lock, at all, none of the 4 available grills were usable, a few of us tripped several times on the small step under the house, the vents were closed in the first floor bedroom & bathroom, (fortunately, no one got hurt standing on a chair opening them), 3 of us burned ourselves using the oven, and make sure to plan ahead when using the dryer as it takes 2 to 2 1/2 cycles. This side of the duplex offers very little for outdoor toys, but it is not advertised that they do. There also were not many board games, if any, for adults/teens to play on the beautiful dining room table. We had our own, as well as our own chess pieces to use on the chess table. If any of these things concern you, check with Justin regarding if any of these items have been taken care of before your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

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

Extended Family Spring Break

We had a wonderful time at Rest Area West. Our group consisted of grandparents, parents, teens and young children. There was plenty of space and plenty of things to do. The house was well appointed and clean. Our only recommendations would be more kitchen hand towels and oven mits. The rooms were spacious and no one ever had to wait for a bathroom since there were 5 to choose from! We definitely enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

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

Great stay for large group

We had a great stay for our first ever all family Christmas vacation! The living and kitchen space is so open and made for great time spent together. Lots of seating and kitchen is well stocked. Would recommend a few more dish towels in kitchen though. Lots of sleeping places although a few beds were somewhat uncomfortable. The location right on the beach was amazing!! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Just your private beach

We loved every minute of the stay. Roomy and enough beds for all. The balcony.might just be my favorite spot. Watch the waves drinking coffee. The owner sent me an ad for Thanksgiving meal idea , which was a HIT! Owner is very responsive by phone calls , texted and mail. We will come back and stay there again
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Lovely property-great size for a large group.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

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

Family fun

Took my son, grandchildren, sister, cousin and daughter for fall break. Is was just what we needed. Plenty of room and baths for everyone. Pool and very short walk to the beach which was good for the older adults. Only thing I would suggest would be pot holders for over snd new grills.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN M.

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

Family trip

Great place, owner answered every question promptly, walk to the water was closer than appeared in pictures, pool was a little smaller than appeared in pictures. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Enjoyed our stay!!

Our family had a great time at this property. The location is wonderful, on the beach with a beautiful view. The kids and grandkids loved the pool and it was a nice sized pool that is shared with the other rental. Security around the pool was good, our younger children could not open the gate without an adult. The kitchen is well stocked and we made everything from pb&j to having a wonderful seafood dinner. Plenty of room at the table for everyone to enjoy meals. The two refrigerators were great and we loved the ice machine. This was a very comfortable house for our family, the only negative would be that it needs a little TLC after hosting families all summer. However, we would love to stay here again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Falconer J.

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

Great family time at perfect property

We've stayed at Rest Area West before and we hope to stay there again. The beach front location is perfect, not crowded. The shared pool has worked out great each time. A real plus is the owner, Justin Zimmerman, who is very responsive! Our multi-generational family always finds fun things to do at the house and beyond!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dossie L.

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

Loved this place

We loved this place. The ice maker, 3 refrigerators and 2 dishwashers made the place perfect for a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Perfect restful Vacation

The house was perfect. We had 7 adults and 7 children. Comfortable beds. Nice pool. Plenty of ice and refrigerator space. Two dishwashers. Huge table where we could all eat together and play board games and cards. Just perfect! Plenty of towels and washcloths Nice dishes. Ice maker. Lots of bathrooms and TVs in all bedrooms. Walking distance to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Justin Zimmerman

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Justin and Susan met at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. We moved to Atlanta in 2002 and found Gulf Shores / Fort Morgan to be a wonderful vacation spot on the Gulf of Mexico.

Why they chose this property

We love the quiet beach and have a great time with our family and friends. When we visit with four families (and lots of kids) there is plenty of room for everyone.

What makes this property unique

Rest Area West has a large pool and a boardwalk that slopes from the pool to the house. We are on a quiet stretch of beach in Fort Morgan.

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English
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