Beachfront | Pet Friendly | Renovated Coastal Cottage
Twenty Three Tortugas ā Beachfront | Pet Friendly | Renovated Coastal Cottage
Welcome to Twenty Three Tortugas, a beautifully renovated beachfront escape in Fort Morgan, Alabama, professionally managed by Harris Vacations. Set directly on the sugar white sands of the Gulf Coast, this charming three bedroom cottage offers sweeping Gulf views, fresh coastal interiors, and space for up to nine guests. Ideal for families or small groups, this pet friendly retreat combines relaxed beach living with thoughtful upgrades and the peaceful, uncrowded setting Fort Morgan is known for.
Outdoor Living - Direct beachfront access to the Gulf of Mexico - Covered front porch with comfortable seating for shaded relaxation - Open sun deck perfect for lounging and soaking up coastal sunshine - Rear covered deck with rocking chairs and views toward Mobile Bay - Charcoal grill for outdoor cooking - Enclosed outdoor shower for easy beach clean up - Covered parking available and additional parking in the driveway - Pet friendly accommodations for up to two dogs (40 lb limit, additional fees apply)
Indoor Comforts Step inside Twenty Three Tortugas to discover a bright, open concept living space designed for comfort and connection, where large windows fill the home with natural light and frame stunning, uninterrupted Gulf views. Plush seating creates an inviting place to unwind after a day on the beach, while the fully updated kitchen features modern countertops, stainless appliances, and generous prep space, along with both a dining table and island for easy gathering at mealtime. Thoughtful additions like a spacious laundry room with an extra refrigerator and sink enhance convenience for longer stays. Each bedroom is carefully designed to offer comfort and privacy, all while maintaining the relaxed coastal charm that defines this beachfront retreat.
Sleeping Arrangements - Primary Bedroom: King bed, private bathroom, Gulf views, sitting area, television - Bedroom 2: King bed plus twin over full bunk bed, Gulf views, sitting area, television - Bedroom 3: Queen bed, television, shared hall bathroom
Whether you are spending your days walking along the shoreline, watching unforgettable Fort Morgan sunsets, or simply relaxing on the deck with the sound of the waves, Twenty Three Tortugas delivers a true Gulf Coast experience.
Book your stay with Harris Vacations and discover why this beachfront gem will have you returning year after year.
Rental Age Policy We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.
RISK Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guests agree to exercise extreme caution at all times; for more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. 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 Dauphin Island Beaches. With sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
Edith Hammock - 7 min drive - 11.2 km
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 7 min drive - 10.2 km
Fort Morgan - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
āŖSassy Bass - ā¬8 min drive
āŖTacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ā¬4 min drive
āŖThe Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ā¬7 min drive
āŖSassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ā¬3 min drive
āŖCoast @ The Beach Club - ā¬9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beachfront | Pet Friendly | Renovated Coastal Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront | Pet Friendly | Renovated Coastal Cottage?
As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront | Pet Friendly | Renovated Coastal Cottage on 10 Feb 2027 start from AU$865, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Beachfront | Pet Friendly | Renovated Coastal Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront | Pet Friendly | Renovated Coastal Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront | Pet Friendly | Renovated Coastal Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront | Pet Friendly | Renovated Coastal Cottage located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Edith Hammock 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.
The home and property were beautiful and well maintained. The kitchen had anything you would need. The Harris Property Management rental team were excellent and someone was always available to answer calls. We enjoyed our stay so much that before our week was over we called and rented 23 Tortugas to return in 2027.Thank you Brian for sharing your home with us.
Carla H.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
HI Carla, thanks for the wonderful review of Twenty Three Tortugas!
House was beautifully decorated and very clean. Loved that the deck was closed in so that our fur babies could roam out there safely. The kitchen was fully stocked, which was nice and plenty of towels and bed linens. Would stay here again for sure! Had our first family vacation to start our tradition.
Rhonda B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2025
Hi Rhonda, thanks for the wonderful review of Twenty Three Tortugas! We hope to host you again soon!
The house was beautiful & clean; exactly how it looked in the pictures. And we got to see dauphins playing in the water from the back deck as soon as we got there. Absolutely nothing to complain about other than the fact that we had to leave!
Less than thirty steps to the beach. Creative and charming interior. We have visited everywhere from St George to Dauphin Island, and this property is in our top five. We'll be back.
Thomas Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2022
Hi Thomas, thanks so much for the awesome review of Twenty Three Tortugas!
Property was as described. We were literally steps away from the beach. Enjoyed having morning coffee & eating meals on the outside deck overlooking the Gulf. We we're far enough away from all the touristy crap and congestion in Gulf Shores, but still close enough to hit FloraBama and do some shopping. The weather was incredible and the beach immaulate!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Hi, thanks for the beautiful review of Sweet Dream Baby! We hope you had the best time!
We loved this house and it was a nice surprise that it already had some sand toys and stuff. We left things for the next family. The beach area is great for pics and we saw tons of dolphins and wildlife!
We have never stayed At a beach house before and it was awesome! Loved love loved our private beach and the sand dunes in the back made great maternity pictures.
The house is big enough for 10 comfortably and has a great layout. Only thing that I would change is to update the bathrooms.
Casey B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Casey, thanks for choosing Harris Properties to host your perfect spot in the sand! Congratulations on your new addition to the family, that's so exciting! I know great memories were made here! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judy and Ken B.
27 Mar 2018
Beautiful house, great location on the beach
We loved our stay. Location was great and house was homey and beachy decorations. Had a bad knee and enjoyed the deck and sunporch overlooking the gulf while reading a few of the books in the houses collection. My husband is a history buff and
Loved the war books. Only disappointment was trying to book it for next year before we left and it was already booked.
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Judy and Ken B.
Stayed 45 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Judy!
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed Sweet Dream Baby and that you were able to relax and enjoy the Gulf views and that your husband was able to enjoy the war books in the home! We are sorry it was not available! Please call us if you would be interested in staying in any of our other homes! Thank you for letting Harris Properties help you find your perfect spot in the sand, we hope to host you again soon!
This property was great for us. Right on the beach, clean and comfortable beds. The only thing i was unsure ofI think its listed as a screened in porch and it was not. This made the bugs really bad. But that was the only issue that wasnt big at all. Will look into staying here again!
Amanda R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Hi Amanda, thanks for the wonderful review of Twenty Three Tortugas!
Had some confusion prior to arrival regarding our pets with the pet agreement, but that was easy to iron out with the property company. Then noticed in a text that although our check in was at 4pm they said they couldnāt guarantee the house would be ready by 4. Caused a little anxiety as we had been traveling for about 12 hours, but it was ready when we got there. Maybe leave that out and personally notify of individual delays. House was gorgeous, view was amazing, beach was perfect! We traveled with our dogs and they loved the gate-secured deck! But we noticed occasionally that clumps of hair from a precious visitor (seemed like a wire haired dog) would churn up from around some of the decorations on the floor. Not a big deal to us because weāre dog people, but could be for someone who doesnāt care for dogs or pet hair. Overall fantastic stay! Everything worked as it should! Plenty of extra blankets and more the ample closet and storage to unpack! Access to the beach was top notch! The little visitor guide was super helpful and a very nice touch! This place could be someoneās home away from home for sure! Loved the wash station on the deck, super convenient! Everything seemed very well thought out for guests. Weād definitely try to book Twenty Three Tortugas again! Caution to future guests, if itās foggy, be very careful pulling out onto the main road! I didnāt know fog would be so thick some days so be careful.
Katie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2023
Hi Katie, thanks for your feedback of Twenty Three Tortugas! We're glad you had a wonderful time!
For how much money this cost we were very surprised of the condition that the property was in. The rental company was not fun to deal with. They even ask if we could help them out from the storm which I was happy to do. And asked if we wanted to stay an extra day at a discounted price since the new people were not arriving the day we were leaving. But when we ask to have an hour late check out they said oh NO we have to clean for the next people, but they offered us another days stay so no one was coming that day any way. Figure that one out, and I have this on text message from them. Well the Ocean view there was super nice! You might want to try VACASA RENTALS that was are next stop and it was First Class all the way! Harris Properties is lacking in all aspects especially in customer service.
David L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Hi David, we do reach out to guests if there is a gap in the calendar to see if they want to stay extra days at a discounted rate. The guest relations representative told me there was a miscommunication from your request, and she didn't know you only wanted one hour. She thought you were wanting to stay later into the afternoon. Please understand that our cleaning team has to have enough time to properly sanitize for our next guests which is why we could not allow for such a late extended stay.
Rental process was easy, house was clean and served our needs quite well. We originally were having my step moms dog with us but unfortunately she had to put her down a few months before our trip. The management company promptly removed the pet fee from our invoice. It was nice to have them so responsive and caring during that difficult time. Check in and out was simple. Very good experience!
Lisa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Hi Lisa, thanks for the great review of Sweet Dream Baby!
This house needs some serious rehabbing for the prices it charges. Master bathroom shower was so broken I was afraid to cut my feet. Coffee maker was rusted. Steps to the beach were falling apart. Main living area which was newly rehabbed was nice. But the bathrooms need serious updating
Tracey P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2020
Hi Tracey, we apologize you didn't have a five-star experience. We have added this to the maintenance team to look at these items and fix/update.
We love fort Morgan and this was a top notch property right on the beach. We were sad to leave, but our puppies may have been even sadder! Beautiful home.
Brad S.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2020
Hi Brad, we are glad you and your pups loved this property! Our owners try to make sure all of the family is welcome, including your fur babies! Thanks for choosing Harris Properties!