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Exterior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • West Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Private Paradise on Bay, Fishing Pier, Big Pool, a Pool Table+ more!

The Bay house is located down Historic Fort Morgan Road just minutes from and surrounded by public beaches, waterparks, restaurants/ bars, put-put golf, and everything else that Gulf Shores has to offer. The house sits across the road from the Federal Wildlife Refuge, with pristine beaches and hiking trails including "Gator Lake". There are five star championship golf courses all over and around the island just minutes away. There is even a straight shot to a Walmart and Rouse etc. located right there on Fort Morgan Road. The house has space for 5+ cars and room to bring your own boat. There is 150 feet of private waterfront and a 200ft pier that is great for fishing, crabbing, boating, or just lying in the sun watching the porpoise (dolphins) and beautiful bird life. It is not uncommon to see porpoise, that often come right up close to the pier, but randomly. The house can accommodate 12 people with 3 king set bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 dens with 4 queen sleeper sofas. This bay house has a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, satellite tv, and multiple TV's with DVD players, and yes WIFI internet. (WIFI Code Posted in house) The house also has an indoor full size pool table, balconies, screened porch, a large 18' x 32' pool with a large deck. This house has been best described as a Fisherman's Paradise fully loaded with fun activities and games for any type of guest. The best part of this house is the fact that it is private, and you will only have to share these things with those who come with you.

Property manager

Christine and John Whetstone

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. 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

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • West Beach - 20 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Seafood Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Paradise on Bay, Fishing Pier, Big Pool, a Pool Table+ more! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private Paradise on Bay, Fishing Pier, Big Pool, a Pool Table+ more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Paradise on Bay, Fishing Pier, Big Pool, a Pool Table+ more!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Paradise on Bay, Fishing Pier, Big Pool, a Pool Table+ more!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Paradise on Bay, Fishing Pier, Big Pool, a Pool Table+ more! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan Beach is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gayla B.

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

Cozy and convenient

We loved our stay here. My husband and I brought our adult daughter and her husband for a quick fall get away. We had a great time at this property. I would describe it a classic beach house style with the perks of a dock. The dock was awesome. We caught crabs in the traps that were there and a variety of fish. They have a variety of yard games and a very nice and clean above ground pool, as well. I personally loved their put put golf holes(3). And we all enjoyed the Ladder Toss game. The only negative is some maintenance was needed on the back porch balcony. But it did look like they were beginning to start replace some boards already. It was conveniently close to gulf shores at about 12 min drive. But also close to our favorite eat joint, Tacky Jacks 2 in Fort Morgan at about 13 minute drive. There was also a dollar general 2 minutes west or 4 minutes east. The neighborhood was quiet and everyone was very friendly. Such a hidden gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Nice, Comfortable Stay

We have stayed here for the 4th time and every time it was great. We say lots of dolphins this year! Great for a family because there is plenty of room for everyone. The house stayed cool and comfortable. The owners were available for any questions or concerns. I recommend this house because it is awesome, quite and private. The neighbors are very nice also.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sonya m.

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

Needs a Little TlC

The location was secluded and quiet. The site to the bay was outstanding. The property had its own dock, which my spouse and son enjoyed thoroughly. When I needed to get a hold of the host he got back to me very promptly. However, the property is in need of some updating. The flooring and paint could use updating. None of the television had the same channels, the television in the basement did not have access to cable or streaming, the television in the main living room we had to use our own streaming to watch, but the primary bedroom upstairs did have cable. The refrigerator had a horrible fish smell, which was probably from prior guest. With all of that said, the memories made are priceless and my family and I would stay again. S Miller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Swimming isn't allowed

Can't swim. You can only swim in the pool that was never cleaned the whole week we were there. Even though it states pool will be clean twice a week. The porch is falling in my kid almost fell through it. The floor down stairs will pench your feet. Fishing was pretty go
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

debra s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Private but very dated

The location is pretty private and very peaceful. The house really needs tlc and some updating and basic maintenance. I was very disappointed that there is not any beach access. You have to leave the property to swim in the bay or gulf.The pool was great! I would not have stayed the entire week if not for the pool. If you are wanting just fishing, then its a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina H.

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

Great place for big familys

We loved it here! The house was the perfect size for our big family. They had everything we needed for cooking other than the food. The house was comfortable and quite. The dock was excellent we got to see dolphins. My husband fished the whole time and caught a shark and sting ray. The yard was ok had thorns in the yard and back was half cut off due to maintenance. The porch does need some work but with shoes on no problems. The pool was a great help with the heat and had shade in the afternoon for the ones that didnt like the sun. All in all great place to stay. The bad part was the wifi didnt seem to work and the tvs were hard to change. I would come again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disappointed

Disappointed that the description of the property does not tell you that the kitchen and dining area is upstairs. We had a member of our party that could not access the upstairs due to physical limitations walking upstairs, so we had to cook everything upstairs and try and eat downstairs, the only place to eat in a group downstairs was outside in the heat. The house itself the air conditioning is next to nonexistent, posted signs underneath thermostats state do not set below 74 degrees or it will freeze up, it stays hot all the time. Every television worked off a different remote and all could not even access the basic cable they had, some upstairs were not even connected. Renter beware all is not as described in the description of the property
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Beautiful view

I and my family had a great time and my children enjoyed the pool. This house has everything you need to have a good time. We are very happy and we hope to return here soon. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara D.

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

Amazing!

This was an amazing family vacation! Our first time to the beach and this was a beautiful location. Our family enjoyed the scenery and the pier was breathtaking. We loved fishing on the dock & seen baby crabs. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

judy w.

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

plenty of room, since we had a 18month, neighbors caution us with him outside, did see lsrge snake

plenty of room, since we had a 18month, neighbors caution us with him outside, did see large snake , he left us along and we did the same cooler than expected, this was mother nature and nothing could be done in that case.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sandy P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful location.. House was terrible!!

Not much good to say about this place other than peaceful and beautiful scenery! The bad is quite a long list.. House is very dated, needs a complete renovation. Second day of stay, house filled with sewer gas then downstairs bathroom clogged and flooded the basement floor. ALL NEW PLUMBING IS NEEDED!! Sewer clean out was outside on the back deck and had toilet paper floating on deck.. Dirty bedding, bedding looked dingy including pillows on couch. Womens underwear found in dresser. (Ew) Cracked flooring would pinch your feet. Doors didn't shut right. Smoke detector hanging out of ceiling buy wires and two plug in boxes hanging out of wall. Out side maintenance is really poor. There are weeds and thorns everywhere. The deck is in need of repair. Nails sticking up everywhere and some boards are rotting and weathered. Junk sitting around the house, old bathtub, hoses and barrels. There is no hand railing on peir, so can be dangerous to walk on. House was not represented properly as seen in pictures!! Will not stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mike D.

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

Late Summer Stay

This house is awesome! We saw 5 dolphins out back one morning and 2 dolphins the next morning. The day we saw 5 dolphins they were right next to the pier! It was awesome. There is plenty of room in this house. Two bedrooms downstairs and 1 bedroom upstairs with another room that can be used as a bedroom! There is an ice maker, 2 refrigerators (1 upstairs, 1 downstairs), every pot and pan you can think of, a nice living room and 2 screened in decks (1 upstairs, 1 downstairs). The neighbors are super nice. We have stayed here 3 times now. In every review I state that this property needs some TLC. I don't consider it filthy by any means but the corners of the rooms need to be cleaned out and the floors scrubbed. The door knob areas needs to be wiped down and if it is stained...just slap some paint on it so it will look clean. The nails on the deck need to be hammered in. Some were sticking up 1/4 inch! Light bulbs need to be replaced. The mattress in the room we stayed in needs to be replaced (downstairs back room). The toilet downstairs would not flush so we took the back off the toilet and manually flushed it. The problem is that the handle is plastic and it is not strong enough to make the flush. We cleaned out the drain in the shower upstairs. Need to run something down the drain to clear it out further. Like I said, this place is awesome. Just do some maintenance and it will be perfect!!!! I hope our group will choose to stay here again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

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

Peaceful getaway

My family and I spent four nights at this large home in Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan area. It is very quiet, perfect for relaxing and fishing. The pier is a great size and we caught many fish, including a shark. The view is amazing especially at sun rise and sun set. The home is somewhat dated but that was not important to us. My family of 11 had adequate room and made great memories that will last a lifetime. The very large pool is also a nice place to relax. We would travel here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann E., Prattville, USA

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

Great place!!!

The home had so much room and space. There was always something to do just at the home. Would book this home anytime!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

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

Gulf Shores HOT

Comfortable home...easy access to all of activities in Gulf Shores. We enjoyed our stay....having a pool when the temp. is high was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Laura R.

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

Vacation

Property was great. Lots of room for everyone. Sunrise on back porch was beautiful. Pool was great for the teenagers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family time

Every year all our family get together and have a vacation. This year was great apart for the weather. It stormed every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ray A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steer clear of this nasty mess

The house is on a one lane track off of a state route. The place is a dirty, filthy, nasty mess. Thebplace was in serious disrepair. Tile was cracked and could pinch your feet. Walls and floors were filthy. There were several electrical outets with wires exposed and/or no covers on them. The 'yard' was full of piled up junk, like a trailer with two flat tires, a dilapidated sail boat, stacks of rotten wood, two burn barrels, old fire hoses, just to name a few. There was no grass in the yard but plenty of stinging nettles and other thorny weeds. there were doorknobs falling off or missing mounting hardware. Stairs were poorly built with gaps under the risers. There are many other things wrong with this property, but the topper was the 5 foot black snake that decided to come into the living room and join the family there. I submitted a complaint with VRBO, never heard from them except an email telling me that somone named Crystal has closed the case. I also complained to the owner and never heard a peep from him either. For the $3000.00+ we paid to stay there you would think the place could be in good working order. BTW - We found a couple of pages of notes, presumably from the owner, for someone named Eddie to complete a few of the repairs. Apparently Eddie didn't bother to complete his "To Do" list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Great experience

This was the perfect place for us. It was spacious and clean. It was perfect for our two teenagers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keshia P.

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

The best getaway!!

I can not say enough about our stay here, it was the best little getaway with family and had everything we wanted and needed!! We fished off the beautiful pier every night watched AMAZING sunsets had dolphins swimming right by the pier found seashells, crabs and played in the sand all at our back door! Had amazing communication with the property manager/owner and had a pool to cook off in when we didn’t go over to the beach! I would recommend this place to everyone!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER B.

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

Serenity

We had an amazing 9day stay. I couldn’t have asked for a more peaceful and relaxing location. I payed on the beach area (I broke my foot on day 2 of vacation) and my husband fished off the pier. The seclusion of the property gave us the privacy we were seeking, the quiet we needed and the ability to forget the world existed. Thank you for sharing your amazing property for those of us that need to forget the world exists. I bought a mesh float for the pool and purposely left it at the property for others to use. I have no use for it at home. The pool was a welcome treat on those hot sunny days. I can’t say enough about how magical our stay was. We will be back in the future. We vacation in Gulf Shores every year around the same time for a 3 day Golf Tournament. Hopefully the property will be available next year when we come to visit.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coliss W.

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

Great Place

Was great for our large group. Plenty of space an accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

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

Perfect for families

We loved being at the State Rests. The house is large and comfortable, with lots of room for our family of 7 (with 5 kids ages 7 to 16) to spread out. Great outdoor spaces with both open and screened in decks. My kids had fun with the pool, swingset and the mini golf holes in the front yard. The beach area by the water was nice for kids to play in the sand. The pier is new and very nice. No railings, but it wasnt as high as some we've been to, and the water below is shallow, so that was ok. We easily caught crabs off the dock and used the large pot to boil them. We enjoyed that the house was away from the tourist "stuff" and spent most of our time in the state park and at various places string crabbing. But the drive to Gulf Shores and all its attractions is short if you wanted to do that. Fort Morgan is close and was a pretty cool historical site to explore. I didn't need much from the owner, but he quickly responded to the couple questions I had. All in all, it was an awesome place to spend a week. It's not fancy, but if you're looking for a place to call home for a week, this place is a winner.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica C., Orange beach

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

beautiful sunset

It is a house with a lot of space and very clean. We enjoyed being there with a beautiful view of the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Darren G.

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

Gulf shores vacation

House was ok for the most part, , had issues with both ice boxes cooling, but owner was out the next morning to fix the one upstairs , said he could bring me another one for the downstairs, but told him it was fine. Be sure to bring toilet paper and trash bags, because once you used what was there it was gone. Has a few extra guest running through the house we didn’t care for. Only one Tv worked in the whole house ( we just had them on for music ) we finally got a second one working. Swimming pool was great, the view was great, be careful when walking out in the pier, it needs some repairs. All and all a good stay, but will probably look to stay somewhere a little nicer next time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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