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Fort Sun, East. Gorgeous 7BR Beachfront. Extra fridges. Private Pool! Sleeps 24.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

3rd Flr Middle BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

3rd Flr N BR

2 Queen Beds

3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed

4th Flr N Suite BR A

1 Queen Bed

4th Flr S Suite BR A

1 King Bed

4th Flr S Suite BR B

2 Double Beds

4th Flr Suite BR B

2 Double Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Flr Half Bath

Toilet

3rd Flr Middle BR Bath

Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet

3rd Flr N BR Bath

Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet

3rd Flr S BR Bathroom

Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet

4th Floor Common S Bathrom

Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet

4th Flr Common N Bathroom

Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Fort Sun, East. Gorgeous 7BR Beachfront. Extra fridges. Private Pool! Sleeps 24.

Fort Sun, East Unit
2398 Ponce de Leon

Summer 2026 is ALMOST GONE and 2027 is filling up REAL FAST! Still looking for 2026? Contact us ASAP.

Don't forget, peak season is in swing and during peak season, we book Saturday to Saturday. So, if you're looking and don't see any availability, check to see if your stay duration falls under those parameters as that usually is the problem :) But, as always, feel free to reach out as we are always happy to help!

Fort Sun! Super fun! And a great value too, especially for such a big, BEACHFRONT, place, with a private pool per side.

Located on Fort Morgan, Fort Sun 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. Plus, as an added bonus, our Fort Morgan vacation homes are not currently subject to the same restrictions on setting up umbrellas and other amenities overnight as those in Gulf Shores itself.

2x 7BR 5.5BA. Beachfront duplex. Extra fridges. Pool! Accommodates 24, 48 in both sides! This listing is for one side, the EAST unit.

BRAND NEW VIRTUAL TOUR POSTED for both sides. Check it out. Latest art is the virtual tour. https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=rTchhwPWhEZ

This listing is for ONE side, the EAST side, of a 2x7BR duplex. Nice big beach. Sleeps 24 per side. Private pool PER SIDE, sheltered under the home. No sharing with the other side. HUGE wide open beach area! You can also stay in the EAST side, or both sides together.

Located beachfront in Fort Morgan. Sleep a whole crew. Save! Fort Morgan is a deal with 7% less taxes and more affordable rates. Same great beaches as Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Less $ and less people! Also, less rules! You CAN leave your stuff out overnight / longer and not worry about the Leave Only Footprints beach patrols in GSOB which WILL take your stuff never to be seen again (of course, leaving anything is subject to some risk, but its guaranteed to be gone in GS or OB!).

7BR 5.5BA. Beachfront duplex. Extra fridges. Pool! Accommodates 24, 48 in both sides!

Fort Sun sleeps 24 people on each side. Fort Sun East has 7 Bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms (5 of which are FULL baths!). The unit is well accommodated, and high accommodating:

BEDDING:
3rd Floor N Bedroom 2 Queens
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor S Bedroom: King
4th Floor N Bedroom A: Queen
4th Floor N Bedroom B: 2 Fulls
4th Floor S Bedroom A: King
4th Floor S Bedroom B: 2 Fulls

Living Room Queen Sleeper Sofa

*Please note Bedrooms with A/B are suites, with bedrooms B being connected to and only accessible through A respectively.

POOL? You Bet!
Private pool PER SIDE, sheltered under the home. No sharing with the other side. HUGE wide open beach area! The pool is open all year, and is 16x16' L-Shape, 3-4' deep.

The homes share a deck that takes you down to the expansive white sand beach. Plenty of room for beach volleyball or whatever moves your group!

A secure, interconnecting doorway allows large groups to use both sides of this lovely home to host up to 48 people!

VIRTUAL TOUR!
Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies ? Check out our virtual tour. Specific questions about layout? Other stuff? Get the "insiders tour!" and see it all for yourself!

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=rTchhwPWhEZ

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 4 cars per side. Good stackers can pull off more. Bad stackers? Well, not so much!

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

Fort Sun East https://www.vrbo.com/1977081 7BR
Fort Sun West https://www.vrbo.com/2695356 7BR

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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 0โ€“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

Property # 1977081vb
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 beach. Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Waterville USA. The Track Family Recreation Center and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 21 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 23 min drive - 38.1 km
  • The Park at OWA - 33 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชTacky Jacks Fort Morgan - โ€ฌ2 min drive
  • โ€ชSassy Bass - โ€ฌ9 min drive
  • โ€ชSassy Bass Amazin' Grill - โ€ฌ4 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - โ€ฌ9 min drive
  • โ€ชTiki Bar @ The Beach Club - โ€ฌ10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Sun, East. Gorgeous 7BR Beachfront. Extra fridges. Private Pool! Sleeps 24. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fort Sun, East. Gorgeous 7BR Beachfront. Extra fridges. Private Pool! Sleeps 24.?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fort Sun, East. Gorgeous 7BR Beachfront. Extra fridges. Private Pool! Sleeps 24. on 22 Aug 2026 start from AU$935, 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 Fort Sun, East. Gorgeous 7BR Beachfront. Extra fridges. Private Pool! Sleeps 24.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fort Sun, East. Gorgeous 7BR Beachfront. Extra fridges. Private Pool! Sleeps 24.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fort Sun, East. Gorgeous 7BR Beachfront. Extra fridges. Private Pool! Sleeps 24.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fort Sun, East. Gorgeous 7BR Beachfront. Extra fridges. Private Pool! Sleeps 24. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Fort Morgan Beach, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan. Dauphin Island Beaches and East End Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space for our group of 8 adults and 8 children! The access to the beach was excellent! We spent most of our time on the beach! Kids loved ghost crab hunting at night using red-lightbulb flashlights.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Thank you!

My family booked something through someone else and they canceled without telling me. We were down in Gulf Shores with stranded with children trying to get in a home. The owner allowed us to stay last-minute. Thank you so much! Great, fast communication. Clean place. Thanks for saving our trip by allowing us to stay in Fort Sun!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Fort Fun fun for Thanksgiving

Great stay. Went well. Thankful for the time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
๐Ÿ™ Thank you so much Scott! Glad everything was shipshape and perfect for you all. If you have any suggestions for making our as advertised Fort Sun and your already 5 star experience even better, we'd love to hear from you. Now... about that return trip to paradise? ๐Ÿ˜‰
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey H.

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

Beautiful rental

We absolutely loved this rental. It is right on the beach and had plenty of room for our large family. It was very clean and well appointed. A
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you for the nice review! ๐Ÿ™‡โ€โ™€๏ธGlad to hear your family found the space clean and well-equipped. Being right on the beach is always a bonus! 🫡 Reach out with any recommendations. Weโ€™d love to have you back anytime. ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Great place!

Perfect for our family. Great memories!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

The stay was great

The stay was great. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BC C.

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

Perfect Place for a Relaxing Getaway

Wonderful place with room enough for our whole family. Excellent location right on the beach. The private pool was awesome, and we spent our whole trip going back and forth from pool to beach. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Wow! Thank you so much. Love the warm fuzzies! Glad you all had a fantastic time. Hurry back! Reach out directly if you need anything at all. Best wishes, Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Great summer getaway

We enjoyed our stay. Loved being able to walk right out to the beach. The pool was a nice feature - the kids used it everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Tony for taking the time to review your stay in our home, well and for staying with us too! I really appreciate it! Happy to hear you all had a great time! Reach out if you need anything, assistance with a return, or if you have suggestions, areas for improvement, no matter how small they may have been! Thanks again and have a great holiday weekend, and rest of the year. Be happy to host you all anytime! Best wishes! And thanks again! Rick
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela S.

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

Family beach getaway

House was as pictured and described. Family friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Thanks Pam! Glad you all had a fantastic time and everything was as advertised! Wondered about the little lost star making it only 4, and appreciate you letting me know it was because... the beach home has a lot of stairs. Bummed to lose one โญ๏ธ for that since ALL the beach homes have lots of stairs, since they are all one level up to start (by code) and the duplexes, while a great deal, tend to be straight up (no landings). That doesn't really feel like something that was wrong... ๐Ÿ˜” but if you decide to return to the beach... you should look for stand alone homes (which often break up the stairs). I actually have one with ALL the living space on one level (its STILL one up... but once in , no more stairs ๐Ÿ˜‰). Also a couple with elevators, but those are a LOT bigger (and of course more dinero as a result!). Again really glad you all had a fantastic time, that everything was great (and as described) and you and the whole family had fun! Thanks again! ๐Ÿ™
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Fishing and fun at Fort Sun

Everything was great. We enjoyed our time and appreciate how smooth everything was. Caught a ton of fish out on the beach right in front of the house too. Quite a bit of pompano, whiting, and blue runners. Thanks for the hospitality!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Beach Trip

Great beach home with pool & private beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
๐Ÿ™ Thanks Dan! Glad you and the gang had a great time at Fort Sun! DM us when ready to rock a return to the gulf! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ–๏ธ
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario M.

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

Family Christmas vacation

Great location.Roomy house
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for the great 5 star review and for spending your Christmas vacation in my home. Reach out if you have any suggestions or need anything at all! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clark W.

Fort Sun family fun

House was great for all of us. There needs to be some shoe scrubbers before you walk in or the driveway needs to be paved because it is a losing battle on the sand getting in the house. (Granted. Sand is gonna win, but some way to remove SOME before you get in the house would be awesome) Overall the visit went great. Good location, and quick access to the beach!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

House was great for the whole family.

House was great for the whole family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Nice trip

We ended up having a great time! Owner was great too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecca M.

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

Gulf shores vacation

Easy rental process, excellent communication from management company and owners, easy entry and exit instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you Rebecca! So happy to hear you had the perfect time at our home and that everything went smoothly throughout the process too! Always love the warm fuzzies. If you have any feedback/suggestions too, just shoot me a direct message! Have a great rest of the year, and hope to see you again next time! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Home was great.

Home was great.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

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

Fort Sun East

Great stay! No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2023
Thanks Ben! Reach out if you need anything. Glad you all had an awesome time in my home! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

looooved the private beach and pool outside the door!

Perfect stay! The house was perfect for our three families! We loved the privacy each family had in their rooms. We also looooved the private beach and pool outside the door! We are already looking to rebook for next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Family

It was really nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
๐Ÿ™ You are quite welcome! Thank you so much for taking a moment to share your โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ experience and kind words--much appreciated! DM me or BamaBeachHouses if you have any suggestions at all, or when ready to lock in a return trip! Thanks again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

melanie g.

Booked our return already!

Our favorite place! We already reserved for next year! Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Joann G.

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

Large, clean house

Large home and roomy enough for a large group. Could have used more towels and washcloths so we didnโ€™t have to wash every day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Hi Joan! Thank you so much for your kind review. Happy to hear the home was perfect for you, and nice and clean! Hate to lose a star over not wanting to wash towels. You can always reach out if you need something but... we generally provide 1.25 towels per max occupancy, so for this home that's at least 30 bath towels alone for this 7BR home... usually plenty unless someone is max occupying the home or wants a clean one each day (this occasionally comes up and is not at all a reasonable request in stand alone homes...). Thanks again, and poke me directly anytime if you have any other suggestions or to chat about your particular situation so I better understand too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Q.

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

Perfect getaway

Super roomy for multiple families. Location canโ€™t be beat! It was hands down the most private beach Iโ€™ve ever been on.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Nice! Thank you SO much for staying in our home for your vacation and for taking the time to share your 'perfect getaway' to Gulf Shores in our Fort Sun! I love that wide open beach... and the bonus that you can leave things overnight (tent, volleyball!). So happy to hear it all worked well for you all. Reach out with suggestions or to set up the return for next year! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Fort Sun, Again!

Everything was wonderful. We appreciated all the upgrades and cant wait for next year!! Same time, same station. Thanks again!

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Bama Beach Houses has some of the best, most highly reviewed homes on the beach in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan. Respected for guest experience, excellent communications and support.

Rick Goldsworthy, the owner... 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!

Fort Sun. Great place. Nice pricepoint. Private pool PER SIDE, yet the cost benefits of a duplex! Big beach. Big place. Not so big price. Fort Morgan is more chill, a laidback vibe. Leave your chairs on the beach, carry a beverage, no worries. Setup volleyball? You bet. Fort Sun is the perfect place for folks looking for beachfront chill for a large group, and a pricepoint markedly lower than similar homes in the Gulf Shores or Orange Beach area. Heck, 10% lower taxes, so you are sticking it to the man a litte too, and every little bit helps, right?! But, again, Beach Castle is by no means little. Big place. Great space. Check her out. You will, like many MANY of my guests, end up coming back year over year over year...

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 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 this one? BIG beach. White sands. Pristine. Lots of space to spread out. Great layout. Private pool (per side). And a great value since taxes much lower here!

What makes this property unique

If you want a lot of beach space, and the beach to be awesome white sands, this is the place. Fort Sun has enough room for a couple volleyball sets if you so desire, and you can leave them up out here because it is not subject to the GSOB rules that require you to bring everything back in each day. Tents anyone?! Come have fun in the sun!

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