Very Private Direct Beach Front. Step out the door and onto the beach!

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Take a seat and enjoy the view at House of Joy! Beachfront at its best.

You won't get closer to the beach than this! Step off the porch & onto the sand

Nestled in the dunes House of Joy is one of the most private beach houses around

Family beach house sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and 3 baths

Open porch and Adirondack chairs make you want to stay outside in the breeze

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Fort Morgan Beach1 min walk
Fort Morgan7 min drive
Kiva Dunes Golf Course9 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom - Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

House of Joy is an old school beach house right on the Gulf of Mexico and nestled in the dunes on a private lane near the end of Ft Morgan Rd. You will practically have the beach to yourself in this long time family home. New to the rental market, it offers expansive views of the Gulf waters and pristine white sands. Enjoy ocean breezes on the open porches, relax in the Adirondack chairs or have your lunch with a view on the picnic table. It is the perfect place to disconnect, unplug and unwind.

We have very limited Internet data service as there are not many choices in this secluded area. We urge guests to conserve their Internet usage or make use of their own hotspots where possible so our limited data will last through the month's many guests.

With three bedrooms and three baths, the home sleeps six people comfortably. Spacious kitchen is well stocked for cooking in and Tacky Jacks is walking distance if you want to go out for a meal, a drink, karaoke or live music.

All linens are provided as is a full laundry. Pack your beach towels, sunscreen and your favorite swimsuit. Bring your beach chairs to enjoy cabana provided with house.

Property manager

Martha K Howard

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 Gulf Shores, this vacation home is on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Gulf Shores Golf Club. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting.

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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 18 min walk
Fort Morgan - 7 min drive
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 9 min drive
Dauphin Island Public Beach - 52 min drive

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

Sassy Bass Market Place - 10 min drive
Tacky Jacks - 9 min walk
BGH Cafe - 44 min drive
A Resturant Group/Sassy Bass - 5 min drive
The Last Stan - 44 min drive

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Mar 2024

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

Spring Break 2024

This place made our trip so enjoyable. Beautiful location, we loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou Anna T., Livingston, AL

7 Dec 2023

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

Perfect Retro Mawmaw Cabin

The location of the cabin is perfect. It's 100% retro but very well maintained. It's like staying at your mawmaw's house but at the beach. Big enough for families. Plenty of room for kids and kid friendly. Very very clean. Would 100% stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Y.

27 Sept 2023

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

Right on the beach

We loved this property, and when they say it’s just steps to the beach, they are not kidding. We could see dolphins swimming almost every morning, right from the deck. The house was charming and the kitchen was very well stocked. The nearest restaurant, Sassy Bass, was only about 3 1/2 miles away. The ferry to Dauphin Island is just a couple of miles the other way. We had a lovely stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony R.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

nice

very nice beach house with lots of stuff one would need-- but its just not as private as I hoped-- but very nice house

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt A.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Arras Stay

The beach was great. The house was very adequate and has everything. the owners and manager were very nice and responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Martha K Howard

What makes this property unique

This house has the kind of privacy you won't find anywhere else! Step out the door and you are on the beach. Unlike other areas we are not surrounded by other houses. You can truly get away and relax. It's old school charm will make you feel right at home.