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

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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 · Toilet

3rd Flr N BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Flr S BR Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

4th Floor Common S Bathrom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

4th Flr Common N Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · 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

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.

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!

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

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 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 Zooland Mini Golf. Waterville USA and The Track Family Recreation Center 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

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 46 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fort Sun, East. Gorgeous 7BR Beachfront. Extra fridges. Private Pool! Sleeps 24. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 steps from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great for big families

Listing and pictures very accurate. Right on the beach, 7 bedrooms, wading pool ideal for toddlers and kids.Kitchen not well laid out but 2 refrigerators and enough utensils for an army. We liked it.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Lynetta A.

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

Christmas Vac

It was fun, family enjoyed themselves. Great location beach wise. Only downfall, how bedrooms were laid out and not much living space/ (size of living room) for a large family. All in all great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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
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10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Great place!

Perfect for our family. Great memories!
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

The stay was great

The stay was great. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Family

It was really nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

2024 Vacation

Our large group found your home very accommodating & made our week enjoyable. We enjoyed being a few steps from the beach and activities were not far away. We were fortunate for such beautiful weather. We would truly love to revisit for another vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

House was great for the whole family.

House was great for the whole family.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Nice trip

We ended up having a great time! Owner was great too.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Home was great.

Home was great.

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

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
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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!
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Very enjoyable vacation at Fort Sun

Our stay in your beach house was overall very enjoyable. We loved the easy beach access and enjoyed the pool. We also loved that we didn't have to worry about putting the trash cans on the road, and that we didn't have to do much cleaning up to leave. We were a little dismayed that access to two of the bedrooms was only through other bedrooms. We worked it out, but I can imagine that for some families this could be a problem. Again, overall a very enjoyable vacation. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

melanie g.

Booked our return already!

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Great times

Big "Thank You" for allowing us to use your home for our vacation. We had a great time and hope we left it in great shape
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10/10 Excellent

dawn d.

Nice place. Highly recommend!

Love the sheltered pool. Beach was so so nice. We actually really liked the "family suites" layout for our gang. That worked really well! Highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

toni b., Biloxi Ms

Another great stay!

Fort Sun was as described and was a great fit for our extended family. Plenty of room. Views were awesome and the beach is a short walk right off the back of the house. The owners are kind and easy to communicate with--we have stayed in several of their places! Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

rebecca M., libertyville, IL USA

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
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10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Family Reunion

We had a group of 11 adults and 4 children under the age of 4 and there was plenty of room! The location is perfect for a large group! Right on the beach and beatiful view from the porch! We loved this house and had a fantastic time.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect

We had such a great time with family! We enjoyed being right on the beach and enjoyed the pool! Overall our stay was perfect and I got to spend a whole week with all but 2 of my children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
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10/10 Excellent

Shelli W.

Wonderful "snowbird" stay at Fort Sun

Everything has been wonderful. I can't believe how fast it's all gone by.

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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