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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    1 min walk
  • Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club
    3 min drive
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    6 min drive
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    13 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Fourth Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Hall Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Third Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Round House Retreat on the Bay ~ Pet-Friendly, Pier, Private Dock & $400 FREE Activities Daily

iTrip Vacations Beaches of Alabama proudly offers WORRY FREE BOOKING!

Worry-Free Booking means GO AHEAD & BOOK TODAY - NO WORRIES if you need to cancel! At any time until a week before your stay, you can cancel your booking and WE WILL GIVE YOU 100% OF THE DEPOSIT BACK! Nope, we won't even keep the processing fee! Pinky promise!

$400 in FREE Activities per day ~ See details below!


PET FRIENDLY-two dogs (maximum weight is 50 lbs) will be allowed in this home. If you are bringing a pet, please let us know and there will be a $150/dog, non-refundable pet fee added to your stay. If any additional cleaning is needed, this will be billed to your credit card.

Round House Retreat on the Bay is a four-bedroom, four-bath (one bathroom is located downstairs) home located 7.4 miles down the beautiful, peaceful Ft. Morgan peninsula with a large wrap-around balcony overlooking the Bay. A brand new pier and boat slip are outside your door!

• Large covered area under the house is perfect for family gatherings

• Access to the balcony is from the living room, dining area, and one bedroom

• Hardwood floors are in the main living areas and luxury vinyl plank flooring is in the bedrooms

• Fully equipped kitchen with everything that you could need in your home away from home. The dining table has seating for six and there are three bar stools for additional seating.

• Full-size washer and dryer are inside the home

• Home is equipped with Smart TVs ready to use with your own Netflix, Hulu, and other entertainment accounts that you may have (there is no cable or satellite.)

• The first bedroom has a queen-size bed and twin bunk beds

• The second bedroom has a queen-size bed

• The third bedroom has a queen-size bed (must walk through another bedroom to get to this room.)

• The fourth bedroom has a queen bed and a twin daybed with a trundle.

• The home is pet friendly allowing two dogs under 50 pounds

• Grill(charcoal) and custom-built picnic table

• Full-size bathroom located under the home

• Corn-hole set, horseshoes, and fire pit are also provided for your enjoyment

• Parking for 4 cars available

• No waiting in long lines for check-in or check-out with keyless entry!

• Minimum age to rent is 25
*NO SMOKING
*MINIMUM AGE TO RENT IS 25
*MUST CALL FOR MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

*THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY ITRIP VACATIONS ALABAMA BEACHES

$400 FREE Activities Daily-Guests will receive one complimentary admission to our select activities per day. You can go to every one of these activities every day, and one person will be free per day. Additional guests will pay full price. Admissions are non-cumulative and non-transferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

So yes, you may choose to go fishing in the morning (one person is free), then golf at lunch (one person is free), and then go to the zoo that afternoon (one person is free). Or you may choose to go to the zoo in the morning with the kids (one person is free), and your husband can play golf (one person is free) and then meet that afternoon to go on the dolphin cruise (one person is free.) You may do some or all of these select activities every day, and one of your parties is free every day.

These activities are yours to use if you choose to do so at no additional cost or obligation.

*Does not apply to monthly reservations, and some activities are seasonal
Due to recent incidents of credit card fraud, we have implemented additional security measures to protect our guests and ensure a smooth check-in process.

If you are booking a reservation to arrive within the next 48 hours, we kindly request that you provide us with a copy of your ID and credit card. The name on these documents must match the name on the reservation. We must receive these documents by the close of business on the day that you booked your reservation.

Property manager

itripVacations Beaches of Alabama
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Water view

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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

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
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 waterfront. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Zooland Mini 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

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk
  • Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club - 3 min drive
  • Hangout Music Fest - 12 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min drive
  • West Beach - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪West Beach Coffee House - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Round House Retreat on the Bay ~ Pet-Friendly, Pier, Private Dock & $400 FREE Activities Daily pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Round House Retreat on the Bay ~ Pet-Friendly, Pier, Private Dock & $400 FREE Activities Daily?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Round House Retreat on the Bay ~ Pet-Friendly, Pier, Private Dock & $400 FREE Activities Daily?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Round House Retreat on the Bay ~ Pet-Friendly, Pier, Private Dock & $400 FREE Activities Daily located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Bon Secour Bay. Fort Morgan Beach is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

R R S.

Round House on the bay
We enjoyed our stay at the round house. The view was great. It could have been much better if there was comfortable seating on the deck to sit and enjoy the view. The outdoor furniture is worn and no comfortable seating anywhere outside. The beds were okay but not great. The house was clean and for the most part in good condition. We did have to call maintenance and they came out very quickly. The Round House is a nice place to stay if you enjoy being out away from everything. The main downfall is the stairs. It is not good for elderly or disabled. There is only one neighbor and the house is very close. Otherwise, nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

HARVEY F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we will be back
everything perfect !! except the beds
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Sheila H., Arkansas

Roundhouse Retreat
The property was Beautiful! So relaxing to be there. Pros: Plenty of room - large rooms - not cramped Large kitchen. We never ran into each other while cooking Plenty of cooking utensils Large living/dining area. This was so nice Flooring is easy to clean There is a nice large dust mop for the large areas Great pier for fishing A great blue heron was a daily visitor Large outside area to explore the habitat Plenty of outside seating House was clean except for the dog hairs in the placemats The house is structurally sound. Plenty of bath towels Great views in every room Plenty of silverware PLENTY of pretty plates/bowls. This was great since I don't prefer paper plates Plenty of pillows Washer/dryer worked great. We did 2-3 loads per day Fishing all you want. Cons: Biggest Con: No safe swimming!! Somehow, I didn't see that there are alligators and sharks near the shore. Since I rented this place so my grandsons could swim any time they wanted, this was a huge disappointment. Oven doesn't heat accurately - AT ALL. I cooked a pan of brownies for 1 1/2 hours and they still weren't done. Should have taken 20 minutes. Oven door doesn't shut all the way unless you stand there and hold it closed Pans for cooking are in horrible shape. The only decent ones were a dutch oven, a stock pot, and a 1 quart sauce pan. Beds are SO squeaky! Mattresses need to be replaced. The flooring in the house is a bit weird. I'm sure the plan was a cheap total replacement but you get what you pay for. The flooring is curling some. Some guest didn't put the water pad up correctly and it is moldy The posts in the water near the pier prohibited successful fishing out towards the bay since the fishing lines could get wrapped around the posts when reeling in a fish. You should cut those off. Bottom line: We won't be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family trip
Had a great time with our family get together.. Plenty of rooms all over..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Round house retreat
I took my kids and grandkids. It was a great time swimming and relaxing. We liked the privacy with this property. It was also close to a lot of activities. Fun time by all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Round house review
Very nice location. Quiet. The only problem was the internet. Which controls the tv. It was in and out daily. The management and owner were extremely helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf outing
We had 4 guys stay here for a golf week. The courses were all close. The house worked just great for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfront vuew
Overall loved our stay at Round House retreat on the Bay. Outside area was beautiful with bay view, dock and sand beach. Quiet with neigbors on one side. Great central location to groceries, restaurants and activities. Kitchen well stocked. Appliances somewhat dated, but worked well. Itrip very responsive to couple minor issues. Only drawback was uncomfortable beds, and would have used grill more, if it waa a gas grill.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Zane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location but cheap
We loved the location and always enjoy renting houses in this area on the bay. However, the lack of amenities was shocking and would keep us from returning. There weren't any trashbags provided (only the one in the trashcan), only one paper towel roll, no cleaning spray (made it impossible to clean up after cooking), the cheapest bars of soap...no hand soap and no soap at all on the kitchen. The mattress was so bad we tried out different beds hoping it was just the one we picked but they were all bad. I've never stayed at a rental that was so poorly stocked. Very unwelcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Enjoyed our stay at Roundhouse on 280
Wonderful place for a quiet retreat for our group of elderly cousins. The house was very comfortable and roomy enough for a relaxed stay. Management was very responsive to our needs/concerns. While there were very few negatives I would still like to share them with you. Bedroom 3 and 4 were advertised as two separate bedrooms that shared a bath. In truth, that fourth bedroom is attached to bedroom three and there is no egress from that room other than through bedroom 3. Same for the bathroom. It is in bedroom 4 and guests in bedroom 3 have to enter bedroom 4 to access that shared bathroom. Did not like that at all! We loved the two walk in showers and would suggest that handicap bars be placed in every shower/tub for safety of guests. We could never get main television to work. While that will likely be a problem for future guests it was not a problem for our group…allowed us a more enjoyable time to visit. No doubt, mattresses on all beds could be better and likely need to be upgraded. We would consider a future rental for this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Perfect
Check in was easy. Property was exceptional. We took canoes, a hammock, and bikes. It was perfect for relaxing watching the dolphins and fish in the water by the fire or from the dock or porches and/or enjoying a short canoe ride with them. The house was spacious and cozy. I loved the layout. The only minor negative I have to say is that the beds themselves are not real comfy and very loud/squeaky if you move in them at night. I move a lot in my sleep so it was a bit annoying to my spouse. But, the beds were nothing we couldn’t deal with considering all of the other fantastic pleasures of the property. It was a fantastic trip. I hope to get to stay at this property again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

DONNA A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House fine needs upgrading
Appliances did not work well Lift up to house needs to be operational as we had a handicap person and the stairs were very difficult for her Boat lift needs to be working as well Spend a good amount of money on a place and you expect it to be up to code and everything working right Need instructions in book as to how to get to places and also where things are in house ( DVD player etc) Also cleaning not very good in house there was al sorts of fur and stuff under trundle bed and dead bugs in corners
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great house!
House was perfect for our group! Plenty of space with great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
This property is absolutely amazing! The house is huge (we had a group of 11). Kitchen is fully stocked and there was sooooo much for the kids to do! The bay can be deceiving on depth, it was only about 4 feet which was perfect for the littles! We saw several dolphins every night! My ONLY complaint was that the oven doesn’t cook like it should so it took twice as long to bake our food, which isn’t a big deal as we had plenty of other things to do while waiting! I would most definitely book here again, the place is gorgeous inside and out!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gladys Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
We enjoyed being at the roundhouse. The kitchen was nice and well stocked. There was adequate bedding for our big group. I will say the refrigerator didn’t get as cold as it should, but besides that, the kitchen was nice. The sunsets were beautiful, and we even saw a few dolphins swim past. We also really enjoyed playing cornhole as a family. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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