Entire home

Don't Walk to the Beach - Stay on the Beach!

Photo gallery for Don't Walk to the Beach - Stay on the Beach!

Gulf Gaze Beach House
Spectacular view of beach from covered deck
Spectacular view of beach from covered deck
Property grounds
Amazing view of beach from deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Don't Walk to the Beach - Stay on the Beach!

Rent this amazing 4/2 beach front house positioned in front of neighboring houses - only 20 yards to the private beach in front of the house. Its location provides an awesome unblocked 180 degree view of the beach and Gulf.

Our most recent guest review:
We have stayed in homes for over 20 years in Ft Morgan, Gulf Shores, Destin, Panama City, and St George. This is one of the best, ranks right up there in the #1 spot. everything in the post is 100 percent correct. All the kitchen supplies you need are already there. Extra blankets and pillows are supplied. House was super clean inside and out. A lot of the times the inside will be clean but the outside needs some care. The outside was as clean as the inside. You can actually sit on the deck and enjoy the beach, it is that close. Also close to the Sassy store and the Sassy Chophouse. This way you don't have to drive a long way to grab the small essentials like ice or mustard. I would highly recommend this house and we will stay again.

Gulf Gaze Beach House, one of the best kept secrets, awaits you for an unique amazing beach adventure. Located in the private community of Cabana Beach Estates one of the first Gulf beach subdivisions driving out Fort Morgan peninsula. The house is only 20 yards from the sugar white sandy beach – out in front of most of our neighbors. Sit in the shade of our large covered deck and have an awe-inspiring, unobstructed 180⁰ view of the beach and Gulf where you can watch the dolphins play and the pelicans dive for dinner. Or you can enjoy the private relaxed quiet family beach in front of the house. You cannot appreciate Gulf Gaze Beach House until you are there!

Gulf Gaze is a family beach house sleeping a maximum of EIGHT (8) people including children of all ages. The house is rented on a weekly basis from Saturday to Saturday. We make every effort to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. You will find the house ideally suited for a relaxing vacation. A large percentage of the guests return annually. SORRY HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE GROUPS, CHURCH GROUPS, WEDDINGS PARTIES, AND LARGE FAMILY GATHERINGS RENTING MULTIPLE HOUSES CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED!

The house is directly on the Gulf of Mexico beach in the small private community of Cabana Beach. Cabana Beach is one of the first beach side communities you come to in Fort Morgan. During walks on the beach, you will enjoy miles on pristine beach and dunes on each side of the house.

The house has four bedrooms and two baths. It is laid out with two bedrooms and a bath on each side of a great room. Entire front of the great room is glass providing an awesome panoramic view of the Gulf and beach. Front bedrooms have sliding glass doors opening onto the deck.

Recently, we installed the latest RGF HALO-LED Whole Home Air Purification System to help protect the health of our guests. The system "proactively treats every cubic inch of air-conditioned space, thereby reducing airborne and surface microbials, bacteria, viruses, mold, smoke, and VOC’s."

Guests Book Comments: What a beautiful view! We just loved everything about your wonderful home. The beach was beautiful. The kids loved chasing crabs. We can't wait to return to this charming, cozy home by the sea! We will surely miss looking out at the beautiful ocean every morning. Thanks for the wonderful memories! We will be back!

Guest Book Comments: Our first visit to Gulf Gaze, and we have truly enjoyed our vacation. We hope to return next year!

My family had one of our best vacations here at the Gulf. The house was a perfect distance from the tourist traps. Speaking of traps, Kiva Dunes was a great golf course and only a mile down the road. We spent most of our time on the beach tanning, swimming, and fishing. I caught several mullet, one catfish, two blue fish, and even hooked a manta ray! We will be back!

Guest Book Comments: We planned this trip for 5 months. It was everything we had hoped for. The house was great with the covered deck and excellent view. Low traffic on the beach was ideal. Hailey celebrated her 13th birthday on the beach! This was a very special trip - our whole family spent a relaxing week together and look forward to doing it again! On our last night, the dolphins came up and performed for us. We are not ready to go home!

Property manager

Wayne & Catherine Oberding

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please: No bonfires on beach. No discharge or use of any kind of fireworks (including sparklers) on the beach or in Cabana Beach Subdivision.
Please: No RV's are permitted on the property and/or tied to the house utilities.
Please respect posted speed limits in the subdivision as there are cyclist, joggers, and walkers on the road. The road has blind curves.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Cabana Beach, 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Fort Morgan - 17 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 27 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Don't Walk to the Beach - Stay on the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Don't Walk to the Beach - Stay on the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Don't Walk to the Beach - Stay on the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Don't Walk to the Beach - Stay on the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Edith Hammock and Bon Secour Bay. Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marla K.

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

Best beach view

Our family loved the porch at this rental (covered and uncovered) and we were able to eat dinner every night outside. The community is quiet and peaceful. Best view of the beach ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

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

Annual Vacation in Fort Morgan

Our family has enjoyed this house for the past two summers and you can't beat dinners on the covered porch, walking straight onto the beach, and watching storms from the enormous picture window. The kitchen is roomy enough for group cooking, which our family enjoys. Everyone used the outdoor, private, hot water shower, which is a key amenity for our family. We brought games with us but also enjoyed some classic games from the closet and the Texas Hold'em set. One week flew by.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

johnny h.

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

on target

We have stayed in homes for over 20 years in Ft Morgan, Gulf Shores, Destin, Panama City, and St George. This is one of the best, ranks right up there in the #1 spot. everything in the post is 100 percent correct. all the kitchen supplies you need are already there. extra blankets and pillows are supplied. house was super clean inside and out. a lot of the times the inside will be clean but the outside needs some care. the outside was as clean as the inside. you can actually sit on the deck and enjoy the beach, it is that close. also close to the Sassy store and the Sassy Chophouse. this way you don't have to drive a long way to grab the small essentials like ice or mustard. I would highly recommend this house and we will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yahnah R.

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

Beautiful, roomy property with a great location!

We loved our stay at this beautiful property! We had plenty of space for our group (2 families of 4, total of 8). The great room was large with tons of seating, and the kitchen was well-stocked and very roomy as well. We especially enjoyed the huge deck overlooking the water - we saw dolphins off the deck almost every day of our stay. The beach area was nice, relaxing, and not crowded. We were also excited to find the beach is dark enough in this area to see part of the Milky Way! This house is conveniently located minutes from the Quick Stop, Sassy Pizza, and Dollar General. The homeowners are welcoming and great at communicating. We definitely recommend this property to future renters for a fun, relaxing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen w.

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

Perfect Beach House

My family loved our stay in the house. The short walk to the beach, the covered deck, and beautiful gulf views are perfect for anyone’s beach vacation. Highly recommend. We all thought that the house was far better than the photos showed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

It was wonderful. Had a great time even though the fireworks were canceled.

The property was great and everyone had a great time. We would stay here again in a heart beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

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

Gulf Gaze Is A-One

Gulf Gaze is one of the best beach vacations we have ever had. The property is beautiful and very well maintained. The attention the host paid to the guest was amazing. Looking forward to coming back,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Great family vacation

The house was perfect! We spent a lot of time on the deck enjoying the view. The location was great and just steps to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

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

Great views and access

This house is special, and we had a lovely time. It was our first time to be on the beach side at Cabana Beach, and we loved it. Our son in-law walked in and looked out the window, speechless. We enjoyed meals on the porch, the private hot water outdoor shower, and catching fish. The owners make the house available at 2pm which is unique and valued by us. Please note that this requires some work on the guests' part to help them get it turned quickly and the house comes with more instructions than you may be accustomed to receiving. It wasn't hard but took a bit of planning and adjusting to. That said, it was worth it to us to get in early and start our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Perfect House on the beach

We had a great stay. Zero problems with this great house right on the beach. Will go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki F., Longview, Texas

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

Great View!

We loved our stay! The house was clean, stocked with plenty of dishes and cooking utensils. The view was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the deck every morning and evening. The A/C works wonderfully. We were very lucky to have found this house and hope to return next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G., Glendale, WI

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

Amazing Views!

The most amazing gulf views ever! Every day we woke up and looked outside was like seeing heaven! House was perfect for our family of 5. Beach was incredible, short walk off the deck and we were knee deep in the warm gulf waters. Lots of wildlife every day, too! Hope to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

BOYD FAMILY VACA

The beach house is in a small little neighborhood, if you want away from the beach crowd to enjoy laying on the beach then this is place. It was clean and the view is great and its right on the beach. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duncan J., Charlottesville

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

Vaca w/daughter & grands

Second time to stay here. Impressed with cleanliness and kitchen equipment. Lots of beach toys for kids. Homeowners very attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Summer Vacation

House was very clean and well cared for. Amazing views from the deck and quick access to the wonderful beach. Owners we very attentive to any of our needs. Great place for a vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Wonderful family trip

Absolutely lovely property and hosts. The house was exactly what we wanted. The large porch and table were ideal for meals. The beach was not at all crowded and an incredibly quick walk. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Tracy F.

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

sister trip

Had a wonderful time, great house and only a few steps to beach. The back porch is amazing and the owners are the sweetest!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Mary J.

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

Great Location

Wonderful location RIGHT on the beach! We spent lots of time on the porch as well. With little ones there can be a lot of back and forth, so being right by the water was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

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

Great views

We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and the great views. The property was clean and we enjoyed our stay. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Great Location, Amazing View

Overall, we had a great time. The view from the covered porch or from the great room was amazing and my favorite. The home can accommodate 8, although we only had a party of 4 so we had plenty of room. Guests should be aware that the rental requires a bit more cleaning by the occupants than what we are used to in other rentals, but it's not onerous and we got our full cleaning deposit back. Be sure to read the rental conditions. The owner was very pleasant and provided helpful tips on places to eat, etc. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Conroe

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

Perfect location!

Home is larger than the photos show. The porch is AMAZING! The kitchen is fully stocked with all cooking tools. Home is located steps from the shore on a non-crowded beach. We hope to return again. Thanks, Catherine & Wayne, for sharing your beach house with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

William P.

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

Great neighborhood

The house has a great location. Everything was clean and in order. Right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Richard S.

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

Sayre Vacation 2019

The house was great. It was well furnished and maintained. Loved the porch and open kitchen/living room. Only suggestion is empty some of the kitchen cabinets because there was very little space to store food. We look foreward to visiting the property next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jack B.

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

Gulf Gaze review

For the most part, our stay was excellent at Gulf Gaze. Having washer/dryer in a bedroom wasn’t where all felt they could use at all times. Bathrooms were exceptionally tiny. For the price we paid, shouldn’t have to wash and fold towels. Put us 1 1/2 hours later leaving. Proximity to the beach was amazing tho!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lily J.

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

Fantastic stay!

Stayed at GulfGaze for a week and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The view is absolutely FABULOUS and we had a front row for the July 4th fireworks. Great upkeep of the house. Clean and tidy. We will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Wayne & Catherine Oberding

Host profile image

Why they chose this property

Languages:

English