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Beach within Reach, Outdoor Pool, Ask for 20% Off

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A swimming pool with a covered area and a fenced deck.
A covered outdoor seating area with a swing bed, two rocking chairs, and a patterned rug.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A beach with a wooden fence and sand dunes.
A beachfront property with a two-story house, a covered garage, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fort Morgan Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gulf Shore, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Laundry Bath

Toilet

Jack and Jill Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beach within Reach, Outdoor Pool, Ask for 20% Off

Welcome to Gulf Shores, a relaxed beach getaway designed for families and friends who want the perfect mix of coastal fun and laid-back comfort.

Just a 4-minute walk to one of the quietest beaches in Gulf Shores, this home gives you the best of both worlds, peaceful beach mornings and plenty of space to gather, play, and unwind together.

Start your day with coffee on the porch while watching for dolphins in the surf. Spend the afternoon on the sand, then come back for game night in the downstairs entertainment area featuring a bar, fridge, TV, ping pong table, pool table, grill, and plenty of room to relax.

In the evenings, enjoy cocktails on the porch while the kids swing on the under-house swing bed, catching the cool sea breeze.

The Home
Designed with families in mind, this recently refreshed beach home features an open living space perfect for gathering after a day in the sun.

The spacious great room includes:
Comfortable living area
Large dining table for shared meals
Fully stocked kitchen

Sleeping arrangements make it ideal for families or small groups, including a fun surfer-themed bunk room for kids, plus two additional comfortable bedrooms including the primary suite.

After a beach day, rinse off the sand in the hot and cold outdoor surfboard shower, then relax on the upstairs porch or enjoy the downstairs hangout space with a hammock, swing bed, seating area, and games.

With room for up to 9 guests, My Happy Place is perfect for making lasting Gulf Coast memories.

Neighborhood & Amenities
Guests also enjoy access to Heritage Shores community amenities, including:
Basketball courts
Tennis courts
Beach cruiser bikes to explore the neighborhood
Paddleboard for fun on the water

The home’s corner location makes it easy to keep an eye on family members heading to and from the beach.

What Guests Love
✔ 4-minute walk to a quiet beach
✔ Large downstairs game and entertainment area
✔ Outdoor shower for post-beach cleanup
✔ Smart TVs in every bedroom
✔ Fast Wi-Fi for streaming or remote work
✔ Parking for 3 vehicles

Good to Know
Families and responsible groups 25+ welcome
Pets welcome with pet fee (no dog weight limit)
Washer and dryer available
Charcoal grill for outdoor cooking

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
ALLOWED
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renter Must Sign Rental Agreement
Security Deposit Required of $500.
Minimum Age of Primary Renter is 25 years of age. Primary Renter must be on site for duration of stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2605374vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is 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 Dauphin Island Beaches. Kayaking, scuba diving and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Gulf Shore, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 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

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar @ The Beach Club - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach within Reach, Outdoor Pool, Ask for 20% Off pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beach house, blocks to Gulf Shores Beach?

As of 4 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach house, blocks to Gulf Shores Beach on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$634, 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 Beach within Reach, Outdoor Pool, Ask for 20% Off?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach within Reach, Outdoor Pool, Ask for 20% Off?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach within Reach, Outdoor Pool, Ask for 20% Off?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach within Reach, Outdoor Pool, Ask for 20% Off 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

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique W.

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

Great place to get away!

We enjoyed a short stay! We grabbed groceries before arriving (great to do unless you’re not wanting to cook) and ate right down the road at Tacky Jack’s 2. The community is sweet, quiet, and secluded. We enjoyed walking around, quiet beach spots, and playing pool and ping pong while watching movies under the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joyce M.

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

Enjoyed

Our family had a great time at My Happy Place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

HAD AN AMAZING TIME!

We enjoyed are stay at My Happy Place!! Especially loved hanging out in the area under the house on the swing, playing pac man and watching the hockey game. The golf cart was another huge plus getting our stuff to the beach. I highly recommend staying there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Will be returning!

Wow! Great place and location. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place. We can’t wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francine B.

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

Great spot!

We enjoyed our stay in Gulf Shores at this property immensely. Property owners were super to deal with. Property comes with some nice perks--golf cart, chairs, fishing pole holders, ping pong table, video game... patio refrigerator, and more. Would definitely stay again. Our only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for choosing MyHappyPlace as your home away from home in Gulf Shores. We enjoyed tremendously hosting families who come to this beautiful area to create memories together. We appreciate your review and we hope to see you again next summer ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

My Happy Place is the perfect Happy Place!!

Everything was clean, fully stocked, and has lots of fun things to do at the house and toys for the beach! The golf cart was perfect to load up and drive just a little ways so you can spend the day at the beach. The beach was not overcrowded at all! We had so much fun at he beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting, terrible, don’t waste your MONEY, over priced with promises of amenities that do NOT exist. Golf cart had a flat and was apparent it had not moved in some time. Dirty rugs, faulty wiring that GFC plug had to be reset more than once. Air conditioning was broken took the entire day to repair and get the temperature out of the 80’s. I can go on, worst rental and experience I have had with Expedia (Verbo)
Nasty air filter we changed
Air got into the 90’s before repairs were made
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Meh

Golf cart didn't work, no bicycles, so we had to walk down the street to the beach with our elderly mom and a baby. Apparently the golf cart hadn't worked for some time because there was a garbage can in front of it with trash and maggots where it had been sitting. It stunk to the high heavens outside so we pulled the cart out and emptied nasy trash that wasnt ours. Pool table/ping pong table was in very bad shape with broken pool sticks and a warped table. Arcade game didn't work either. I emailed the owner with no reply. The house itself wasn't nasty, but wasn't clean either. The beds were made with fresh linens, and clean dishes, but the wall was even nasty behind the garbage can in the kitchen, and the floors were Sandy. All in all, not a horrible stay, the house was fairly nice, well equipped, and plenty of room. I just wish I got what I thought I was paying for. That golf cart and those bicycles would have been a big help with getting our family to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

beverly c.

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

Beware of no current reviews

I noticed there were no current reviews and wondered why.... now i know why. 1. The description states that this propert is cimpletely updated. Untrue! The beds and linens appear to have been as well as the living room couch. But nothing else...the refigerator is old and has a dent in it..the dryer wasnt wirking when we arrived. The next day, a nice repairman showed up to replace it. He forgot his dolly and returned that afternoon. After lugging tye new dryer up the front steps( the only way to access the house itself, he had to remove the toilet to get the dryer into the room. But the dryer was too big, so he had to tske it back down the stairs. He came with another dryer 2 days later... the property manager offered us no compensation for the days of inconvenience. 2. The ceiling fans were filthy with at least 1/4 inch of black dirt on the top.... 3. All the tvs had been updated 4. The pictures make this listing look very spacious. It isnt! The one gathering room( living room) will not accommodate 9 peoole or even 6 people..max 4 i would guess. 5. The outsude front porch was very nice..seating for 6....a sliver of an ocean view.. 6. The under the house" rec room" looks very little like the pics. There is a wide bed like swing, an arcade game, and a ping pong table , but we found no net, paddles or balls. The small refrigerator down there was filled with mold. so unusable. The view from there is of trashcans left on the small street by neighbors and weeds. Needless to say, we spent no time there. There was beach equipment and chairs, but everythimg was strewn about..the advertisef paddleboard is inflatable ...i dont see how one can use it on the ocean..so again, useless 7. I guess having a golf cart was to be a plus, but since all the little separate neighnorhoods there do not connect, you can go no where in it. Traffic along 180 to access the bay or go to a restaurant or marina( 1 mile away) is so fast , it is illegal and too dangerous to take the golf cart there..so, it was useless! 8. I see this rental is now asking 1000+ a night..a complete rip off! Thank goodness we didnt pay that much! I would have been furious. Lesson learned! If there are no current reviews, RUN !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Wonderful property!

We had a wonderful stay! House was bright, cheerful and clean! The extra amenity’s are fantastic. The golf cart, pool table, ping pong, and video games entertained my teens for hours. The fact that I could bring my dog was great. We took lots of walks on the pet friendly beach together. The owners were so wonderful to work with. They even had new umbrellas and a couple of other items sent to the house for guest use while we were there. They have simply thought of every item to make your stay enjoyable. The neighborhood is very well kept and the pools, and tennis court are great. I will definitely book again and tell all my friends and family to check this property out for their next vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Fantastic

Location is excellent. Just steps from the beach and pool. They also have basketball courts and tennis courts just steps away. Golf cart is also great for just riding around the neighborhood. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Amazing beach house! It’s everything they Advertise!!!

Great location for family and kids!! We loved everything about our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Great place. Very clean!

We will be staying here next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma R.

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

Perfect for relaxing & for beach lovers

Great beach house a short walk or golf cart ride to beach. Ver y comfy living area seating, ample eating area at table or bar with stools. Slept great, tvs all bedrooms, downstairs ventilated parking/game room with awesome hanging bed swing. Nice beach, not crowded. Definitely come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer D.

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

Beautiful Place

This was a wonderful house in a wonderful area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Great house!

I highly recommend this house for couples or a family with children. Great quiet location with extra amenities. We enjoyed riding the golf cart and playing the arcade games. The covered porch was perfect for morning coffee. Plenty of room, comfy beds and well stocked kitchen. Our little dog Ruby enjoyed her stay as well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina P.

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

Chrisi

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Manny

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🌍 Hey there! We're Manny and Anny, and our hearts beat for travel, especially in the embrace of breathtaking nature destinations. 🏞️ With our daughter by our side, we've embarked on countless journeys, cherishing the joy of making memories and having little adventures along the way. Now, we're thrilled to share our passion by creating a haven for like-minded families seeking rest and unforgettable moments. 🏡✨ This home is more than a dwelling; it's our vision for a lineage of comfortable, well-designed havens that cater to all your family's needs for a fantastic vacation. Welcome to the journey of making cherished memories together! 🌟👨‍👩‍👧✈️

Why they chose this property

🌴 Beach destinations top our list for the perfect vacation spots! 🏖️ There's nothing quite like the refreshing scent of the ocean breeze or the warmth of the early sun rays on your face.

Even after exploring beaches worldwide, Gulf Shores holds a special place. Here, you'll find stunning stretches of beach and welcoming locals savoring the incredible sugar sand.

Our house provides spectacular views, unbeatable proximity to the beach, and ample space to unwind. With all the essentials for a fantastic family beach vacation, I hope you love it as much as my family does! 🌊🌅

What makes this property unique

🏖️ 2-min walk to the beach; explore other accesses by cruising the beach street! 🚗🌅

Situated on Fort Morgan Beach, My Happy Place offers a less crowded escape near Gulf Shores, AL. No condo high-rises, just you, your family, and the sand. 🏠🌊

Explore historical Fort Morgan, ferry to Dauphin Island, or bike the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge path. Enjoy excellent views of rolling waves. 🚴‍♀️🌳

Inclusions like beach cruisers and paddleboards keep teens happy. The amazing game room is perfect for family fun, grilling, and wine evenings. 🎮🍷

Fully stocked Cajun kitchen and charcoal grill for a delicious stay. 🍲🔥

Neighborhood amenities include a pool, tennis/basketball courts. ☀️🎾

Hang out below the house on rainy days or to escape the sun. 🌧️🏠

Brand-new Coffee Bar with K-cups, Drip Coffee, Tea, and all you need to start your morning right! ☕🌞

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