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Total Facelift! Beachfront & Dog Friendly!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Beach
Beach
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Total Facelift! Beachfront & Dog Friendly!

Welcome to Sun Kissed East! This cozy, small dog friendly Fort Morgan duplex beach cottage is the perfect, affordable choice for your Gulf front vacation. Sun Kissed East is located in the family friendly neighborhood of Surfside. You'll have easy access to world class restaurants and great shopping if you choose to make the scenic 15-minute drive to town. But you'll find tasty options close by should you choose to stay close to home.

You'll want to spend as much time as possible on the new, expansive 10'x30' deck. The owners have also invested in desirable poly-wood deck furniture, so you'll have ample, comfortable seating. Be sure and catch the sunset each evening. One is more spectacular than the last! If you've never stayed in a beachfront property, you'll appreciate the convenience of being able to return to the house in just seconds. And no packing up the car to drive to the beach!

It has an open floor plan with a comfortable living area where you get that million-dollar beach view! You'll find counter stools for dining and a full kitchen for preparing simple meals.

The master bedroom features a king bed w/ private 1/2 bath where you can wake up to that beautiful Gulf view. The second bedroom has a full bed and a twin over twin bunk and the home has 1 full hall bath and 1 half bath in the King room.

It just doesn't get any better! Great views and just steps to the surf. Need more room? Sun Kissed West, right next door is also a rental option.

* Renter must be at least 25 years of age. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Fort Morgan

Located a scenic 15 miles from Gulf Shores, you'll find everything you need close at hand. Dollar General and Sassy Bass Market are just a few miles away and have all the basics you might need. There are several restaurants nearby offering a variety of tasty dishes. Tacky Jack's, Sassy Bass (2 locations), Coast and brand-new Jesse's (opening soon) to name a few. Some venues even offer live, local entertainment.

Fort Morgan fishing pier is now open, and anglers will have access to convenient inshore fishing and the abundant species locally available.

Be sure and visit nearby Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge with over 7,000 acres of coastal habit. You'll be able to hike through the preserve and observe local flora and fauna. There are 4 trails, varying in size and terrain and you'll definitely want to make time to visit this natural oasis.

Main floor: King bedroom w/ private half bath; Full bed and Twin/Twin bunk bedroom; full hall bath.

* parking for 3 cars, suvs, or pickup trucks

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Surf Side Shores, 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 Billy's Seafood are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Fort Morgan - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 32 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Total Facelift! Beachfront & Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Total Facelift! Beachfront & Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Total Facelift! Beachfront & Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Total Facelift! Beachfront & Dog Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf Side Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour Bay. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a great location that is steps from the beach. We had a great stay and enjoyed our time relaxing on the beach.

8/10 Good

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The nicest thing about this house, it’s literally 8 wooden steps until your feet touch the sand. Inside was nice could use a few updates. Starting with the Master bedroom mattress and brighter bathroom lighting. We enjoyed our stay. We will return!ThanQ J
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PBC C.

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

Beautiful & peaceful

It was such a pleasure staying here. My dog& children were so comfortable. The house was exactly what we needed. Perfect distance to the water. House had great cozy space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaimie C.

Best getaway beach front ever

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second time renting this Sun Kiss East. The property managers swing by to check on us. They were very attentive. Perfect area for us guys to fish. (Close to the point). Very clean rental. Very trustworthy people to rent from. We will see you next year. Curtis family

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Beautiful property and amazing location!!!

I will sum it up by saying we just requested quotes to book this again as soon as we got back home!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Location location location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You couldn’t be any closer to the beach! The owners were very nice and easy to contact. The duplex is perfect for a small family. It’s comfortable and clean!

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Springfield, Il

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

Great Location!

It was a nice place to getaway for a long quiet weekend!! All we had to do was step outside and we were on the beach! No crowds this time of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alise H.

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

Great gem

Loved the property it couldn’t have been better. Very relaxing and loved the coastal breeze. Can’t wait to return!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romona S.

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

Wonderful week at the beach

The house was wonderful, needed a little up keep on the outside. Inside was beauitful. Location was great for beach access
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina G., Satsuma, Al

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

Wonderful beach house

We really enjoyed being right on the beach. It was great for my two kids and dogs. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandra C.

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

Perfect location

We loved our stay, water was beautiful. It was a magnificent view. Will def stay again. Only think negative we could say is that it needs a paint job on the outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

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

Very nice house

A very nice house with a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cesar E.

Great Vacation House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love the house, front beach view is amazing. Spent all weeek here and love it, we will come back next year for sure 🙏

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Fabulous!

All even so better than expected since the time we pulled into the driveway!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

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

Review

Location of the property is excellent!! Right on the beach!!! Loved checking out the area. everything we needed was supplied for us. 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra C.

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

2nd year

This was our second year to stay at this property. We love the location . The beach is literally at your back door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet non congested, so peacefull

The house was clean and orderly if there was any shortcomings it would had to be that the unit is outdated as far as the interior but everything worked properly and was very comfortable. We only wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lacey H., Picayune

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

Rental met our basic needs

Overall the place was suitable. It definitely had a musty odor to it and could use a few hygiene updates (new shower curtain liner - pink mold present, fridge/freezer smelled of fish - more arm and hammer boxes or changed more often). The mattresses were on the firmer side but plenty of beds and pillows provided. An umbrella for the patio would be my only suggestion but maybe its not feasible. The chairs on the patio were nice and comfortable. The chairs down below were broken and cracked but we were thankful for them to have some shade.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Monica O.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Oldest place looks like a hen house

Overpriced broken titles, trash bins full of trash, could not unlock the door during 19 mins. During check out spent 10 mins trying to unlock the key locker. Had to leave the keys outside. The door in the deck rusted . Why I am charged for cleaning if I need to clean after myself?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Janie P.

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

Cleanliness ??

The return vent under the eating table is very very nasty!! If this was cleaned it may help with the ac. Also under the couches and beds are also very nasty. You should purchase a swifter sweeper that would help getting under those places. The reason I noticed under the beds and couches is my dogs ball rolled under there so I got down to find it and was surprised by the nastiness.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Family vacay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love staying at Sun-kissed! It’s perfect for a family of five. It has great proximity to the beach so when the kids get hungry it’s just a few steps to the kitchen to make a sandwich! Our only complaint is the amount of sand that sticks to the floor, even when you wash off, your feet get covered again from the porch, so this year we put a tray of water to step into on the first step and one of our beach towels on the second right at the door and it helped so much!! Our kids complain because there is no tv in the room they sleep in. But other than that, we love it here, it’s our home away from home!
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10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nothing beats a stay right on the beach. The convenience factor is bar none.

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Perfect

We enjoyed our stay ! The house was just right for the two of us and our dog. It was clean, the manager checked on us one time to make sure all was ok. We had neighbors that were very nice and quite themselves like us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa s.

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

Serenity

We love this property because it is right on the beach. It has been updated and looked much better than last time we stayed.it would be nice if the sliding doors had screens so you could leave the doors open. Also it needs a deep ckean. But we love it and will definitely go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Perfect View

Location was easy to find and you can’t ask for a better view
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

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