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🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Gulf & Golf East! Beachfront. Resort! 7 Pools. Tennis. Golf.

Beach holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Living area
Exterior
Exterior detail
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 22223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

3rd Flr N BR

2 Double Beds

3rd Flr N Middle BR

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd S Flr Middle BR

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Flr BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

East 2nd Floor Half Bath

Toilet

East 2nd Flr N Master BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

East 3rd Floor Middle Bath

Toilet · Shower only

East 3rd Flr N BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

East 3rd Flr S Master BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Gulf & Golf East! Beachfront. Resort! 7 Pools. Tennis. Golf.

Gulf & Golf at the Plantation, East Unit
805 Plantation Road, #13a

2025-10-26. Early Birds Rejoice! Vacation like is 2019! Book now with 25% off for Summer 2026. This fall surprise sale ends after 2 bookings per property, or Nov 10, whichever comes first. Don't miss out!

5BR 4.5BA Beachfront duplex. GREAT location in resort with SEVEN pools. Beachfront. Lots of resort amenities. Golf. Tennis. More! See below!

This listing is for Gulf & Golf at the Plantation, the EAST Unit.

We own the Gulf & Golf at the Plantation East, Gulf & Golf at the Plantation West, or you can book them together as a 10BR as Gulf & Golf at the Plantation East & West!

PLUS... Lower lodging taxes! Save 10% over a West Beach rental, right off the top--even though it's the same sugary sand beach!

Beachfront luxury, all the amenities of a private home AND of the resort community, for a lot less. Gulf & Golf! 5BR Sleeps 22. Right on the Beach. Resort Community! Pools, Tennis.

Can book BOTH sides for a 10BR that sleeps 44. Connecting door on the main level!

Each side of Gulf & Gulf includes 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. Two of the bedrooms on each side are master suites. Each bedroom has a view of the Gulf of Mexico and a balcony overlooking the gulf or the golf course.

Each side accommodates 22, with 2400 square feet

BEDDING:
Main Floor Bedroom: King + Twin over Full Bunk
3rd Floor N Bedroom: 2 Fulls
3rd Floor N Middle Bedroom: Full over Full Bunk + Twin
3rd Floor S Middle Bedroom: Queen
3rd Floor S Bedroom: King + Twin Bunk

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa (just in case!)

This listing is for one side; however, we own both! Stay in both sides of Gulf & Golf, and its a 10 BR accommodating up to 44. Inquire about taking the whole place!

Each kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, TWO fridges, and two icemakers.

Other great features include a sundeck area and covered porch, central air/heat, washer/dryer, televisions, cable, DVD players, and telephone service with free long distance. Towel service is available. There are community grills right across from the home.

Please note: this home is absolutely beachfront. It is located right on the gulf, with nothing between you and the gulf except the sand dunes. However, as with many areas on the gulf, you CANNOT walk directly from the back of this home to the water because of the protected dunes. They serve a very important role in protecting the homes, and harboring wildlife, and walking over them is not allowed as it breaks them down. However, there is a nice wide boardwalk right off our little private cul de sac (in fact, right by the closest of the pools which is ALSO right on our cul de sac, 2 homes over, so "right there"). This short boardwalk takes you directly to the beach/water, and, as a bonus, is great for folks who may have mobility concerns or may be lugging stuff in wagons or what have you! :-)

PLANTATION RESORT. AMENITIES GALORE!
The “Gulf and Golf” is located in the Plantation resort, next to the beautiful 18 hole Kiva Dunes Championship Golf Course. Approximately 12 miles west of Gulf Shores on Fort Morgan Parkway at Gulf Shores Plantation. Same great white sand beaches! Wonderful amenities, and at a great rate!

Kiva Grill and Sassy Bass Island Grill are both in the resort, and less than a half mile walk from this beachfront unit! Food, drink. Ultra convenient!

Amenities on the Plantation grounds include 1 indoor and 6 outdoor swimming pools, whirlpool, lighted tennis courts, basketball court, putting green, game rooms, volleyball, secluded beach, and cabanas. What all is presently available? Let's look!

6 Outdoor Pools
Indoor Pool
Indoor/Outdoor Hot Tubs
Fitness Center
Sauna/Steam Rooms
7 Lighted Tennis Courts
Shuffleboard Court
Basketball Court
Volleyball Courts
Game Room
Horseshoe Pits
Outdoor BBQ Grills/Picnic Tables
Umbrella/Beach Chair Rentals
Beach Store/Coffee Bar
Onsite Restaurant - Sassy Bass Island Grill
Laundry Facilities
Gated Community
24/7 Security
Adjacent to Kiva Dunes Golf Course
** Resort wide amenities subject to change, temporary or permanent closure, and are not guaranteed. Sorry!

Located on Fort Morgan, Gulf & Golf 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.

We offer HUGE discounts for month-long winter stays (up to 80%), a 7 for the price of 6 night special many times of the year (it is already factored into weekly pricing on VRBO!), and if you have a special request, e.g., for a non-Saturday check-in, we are happy to consider it. Please note, generally stays must be Saturday to Saturday during the summer--G&G is just way to popular and busy then to make exceptions. Sorry!

How can I help you? Looking forward to hosting you family or group!

GG East https://vrbo.com/1290468 5BR
GG EW https://vrbo.com/2643548 10BR (2x5BR)
GG West https://vrbo.com/1701505 5BR

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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 Gulf Shores Beach. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary 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

  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 29 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Gulf & Golf East! Beachfront. Resort! 7 Pools. Tennis. Golf. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Gulf & Golf East! Beachfront. Resort! 7 Pools. Tennis. Golf. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Gulf & Golf East! Beachfront. Resort! 7 Pools. Tennis. Golf.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Gulf & Golf East! Beachfront. Resort! 7 Pools. Tennis. Golf.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Gulf & Golf East! Beachfront. Resort! 7 Pools. Tennis. Golf. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Highlands holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf Course. Bon Secour Bay and Edith Hammock are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maryah C.

Highly recommend!!

Beautiful home, steps from beach! Great family vacation highly recommend!! Thank you so much we had a great time ! Beautiful relaxing and fun ! [🥰 Awesome! Thank you so much Maryah! Love that you all had a fantastic time and highly recommend (!!) Gulf & Golf at the Plantation and BamaBeachHouses! DM anytime with suggestions for either one, or when ready to lock down the next trip to the beach! 🏖️😎🙏]
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10/10 Excellent

Krys C.

We had a great vacation

We had a great vacation
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10/10 Excellent

Elisa P., Franklin, Tennessee

Lots of room & directly on the beach!!

Lots of room & directly on the beach!!
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Everything was great!

Everything was great!
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Perfect for snowbird stay

Been back several years in a row. Coming back next year. Great place for snowbird winter stays!
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10/10 Excellent

Dillon F.

Great spring break

Good times!
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna F.

Gulf & Golf

We had a nice last minute trip. Owners were wonderful with the COVID thing too. So glad we could have this trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Wonderful time

Your house was great and we had a wonderful time with family and friends. We had a great time. Your house is lovely.
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10/10 Excellent

Kira A.

Spring break

We weren't ready to leave lol. We definitely enjoyed the place, I actually like that it's off the beaten path.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Perfect Vacation

This property is perfection! Just a few steps to the beach and the pool, this house had everything we could ask for! Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, refrigerator and pantry space, and the location is a quick drive to every thing we wanted to do while on our vacation. We will definitely book here again if possible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Loved Gulf & Golf

Great stay! Clean. Responsive host. Clear instructions. Thanks! [Terrific! 👍 Thank you so much. DM me if any suggestions or when ready to rock a return! 🙏]

10/10 Excellent

Britney D.

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

Everything we needed.

The house and owner of the house overall satisfied our needs. Easy and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

jennie g.

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

Family fun

Good, just needs a few things fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

Great experience

We enjoyed staying in your home, thoroughly. It was an overall great experience. We appreciated the location and the home's amenities and greatly appreciated the pool across the street. Being close to the ocean was our goal and we were thankful for how the home was positioned. It was a great experience in many ways. The management company was responsive the one time we messaged them, so no issues there.
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Great time!!

We had a great time!! The house is in a great location as it is close to the pool and the boardwalk to the beach. The air conditioner worked great during one of the hottest weeks of the year. There is a great view of the ocean from the porch however the current porch chairs have you sitting eye level with the porch rails. I liked that there were two refrigerators as we used one for drinks and the other for food.... Overall it was a great family vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Right on the Beach; Close Access to Pools

We rented 13A and as advertised it was right on the beach with gorgeous views. There are dunes out back so to access the beach you have a very short walk past 2 houses right next door (via paved cul-de-sac), go through a gate and boom you are on the walkway to the beach less than 100 steps). Once you go through the gate you can either go to the left 10 steps to the pool(s) or to the right 10 steps to the walkway to the beach. The property itself w/all it's bedrooms and mix of king, queen and bunk beds accommodates large families and groups. It was perfect for us. The inside is very bright and cheery. It does have 2 refrigerators (bonus!), washer/dryer and comes with 4-5 parking spaces. I marked the check-in process at 4 stars because we did have some problems getting in due to an issue w/the keypad. Luckily we found an open door. It did take some time to coordinate from owner to management company but they were responsive and someone came out the next day to get the keypad working. Also, I did mark 4 stores for accuracy of the listing because the virtual tour is for the side we rented (13A) but the still pictures must be for the other side. We were pleased with the side we got because the sleeping options fit our group better. I didn't get a chance to speak to the owners about this but will. I marked the cleanliness of the property to 4 stars because there were some smaller items - the floors did not seem to be mopped on the upper level (gritty so we mopped) and the outlets on the main floor and the bathroom need to be replaced because they are worn out (meaning when you put a plug in it just falls out of the socket). Communication w/the owner was great so he is aware of this to fix in the future. This property is located in Ft. Morgan so its about 10-15 minutes away from major traffic and shopping. We all enjoyed the beautiful big sandy beach, grilling out, access to pools and the quietness of the location. We definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

Gulf & Golf. The only problem: too short a stay!

We had a great stay, everything was wonderful, my family had a great vacation, like always, wasn't long enough, you have a beautiful place.

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

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

Perfect week

This was a great place for 8 adults, 3 kids, 1 baby. We all had plenty of space. The beds were all super comfortable. Views of the beach were perfect and the property itself is extremely nice. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

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

Family getaway

Great getaway and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Family spring break

Location was perfect. Access to the indoor pool was a wonderful treat on the cooler spring days/late afternoons.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

Great for large family with kids

We have a large family with several toddlers and small children. The house was comfortable and location ideal. The pool is close by as well as the beach. The house is well equipped. The property is nice, and we liked having a restaurant onsite for a meal out without packing all the little ones in car seats. Susan was helpful with questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sheyenne J.

5 Star Stay at Gulf & Golf!

Great host, very responsive. Great home feeling. Beautiful area. Peaceful, great for large families. [🤗🤗🤗 Yay! Thank you so much Sheyenne for staying with us. Love that you had a fantastic stay and everything was perfect for you and your family. We'd love to have you again! Reach out to us, or Rick, anytime with suggestions or to rock that return trip! 😉 Thanks again! 😉]
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10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Beautiful! No issues.

This townhome was great for my family - very spacious! It was well stocked with utensils and all things needed. The location was absolutely perfect — especially for all the small kids we had - very close to one of many pools and the walk to the beach was only 3-4 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect house and location

We all had such a great time! The house was great, plenty of room and plenty of bedrooms. Although we spent most of our time outside on the decks. The location is perfect, far enough from the congestion of gulf shores but not that far of a drive. Same goes for the location of the house on the property! Had access to all of the amenities but could go through that fence to have time with just our family! Was the best vacation we had in awhile!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Definitely be back next time!

We had a great time at Gulf and Golf. We do this every three years with all our kids and grandkids. The house was great and accommodating for the 18 of us. The winds were high most of the week with double red flag warnings 3 of the day. Nevertheless we still got some quality beach time. It worked out having access to the pools and amenities of the resort. We will definitely be back next time.[Really glad GG worked well for you all Jim, especially with the days when the red flags were out--lots of options for things to do around the resort when that's the case. Plantation is great for that! Reach out to me or BamaBeachHouses when ready to lock in the return trip. Thanks again!]

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!

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. Why I like G&G? The Plantation is a great resort community. You get there, and you never have to leave, and yet its only 15 minutes back to Walmart, King Neptunes, and the rest of the Gulf Shores hubbub. The beach? Same beach as the main West Beach drag. In fact, if you are a runner, especially a beach runner, you can run the sands from G&G to West Beach and back. It's only about a mile or so past the end of West Beach Blvd on the sands. You just can't get there in a car because the nice nature preserve is in the between. Great place to stay, with super amenities both in the unit and around the resort.

Location. Location. Location. Right on the beach, AND in a resort community with its own PGA-qualifier course AND multiple pools and hot tub! Much more... Gulf & Golf is well-accommodated, sleeps up to 32 when you stay in both sides (this listing is for the one side but we own both... contact us if you have smaller, or BIGGER, needs). G&G is a great choice if you want the benefits of a home right on the beach but also the niceties of a resort community--but without the condo/hotel vibe.

Plus. Lower lodging taxes! Save 10%!

Why they chose this property

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. Why I like G&G? The Plantation is a great resort community. You get there, and you never have to leave, and yet its only 15 minutes back to Walmart, King Neptunes, and the rest of the Gulf Shores hubbub. The beach? Same beach as the main West Beach drag. In fact, if you are a runner, especially a beach runner, you can run the sands from G&G to West Beach and back. It's only about a mile or so past the end of West Beach Blvd on the sands. You just can't get there in a car because the nice nature preserve is in the between. Great place to stay, with super amenities both in the unit and around the resort.

What makes this property unique

Location. Location. Location. Right on the beach, AND in a resort community with its own PGA-qualifier course AND multiple pools and hot tub! Much more... Gulf & Golf is well-accommodated, sleeps up to 32 when you stay in both sides (this listing is for the one side but we own both... contact us if you have smaller, or BIGGER, needs). G&G is a great choice if you want the benefits of a home right on the beach but also the niceties of a resort community--but without the condo/hotel vibe.

Plus. Lower lodging taxes! Save 7% AND you can have your drinks and umbrellas on the beach!

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