10/10 Excellent
Darlene S.
27 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Beach Getaway
Darlene S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Very Private Direct Beach Front. Step out the door and onto the beach!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
- Fort Morgan Beach1 min walk
- Fort Morgan7 min drive
- Kiva Dunes Golf Course9 min drive
- Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)32 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
Very Private Direct Beach Front. Step out the door and onto the beach!
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. 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.
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.
Snowbirds welcome! Get a discounted price on a fabulous month long stay.
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.
Snowbirds welcome! Get a discounted price on a fabulous month long stay.
Property manager
Martha K Howard
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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 Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. With jet skiing, windsurfing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Gulf Shores, AL
What's nearby
- Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
- Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 45 min drive - 10.3 km
- Dauphin Island Beaches - 46 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
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
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
George M.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
George M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy C.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Amy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
William W.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun week
William W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House of Joy
Mike S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break 2024
Verified traveller
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
Lou Anna T.
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
Patricia Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Anthony R.
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
nice
Anthony R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kurt A.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Arras Stay
Kurt A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Keith H.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just As Pictured
Keith H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
J Z., Advance, Indiana
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Lovely House
J Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
zabrina w.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice relaxing getaway
zabrina w.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley H.
22 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Ashley H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Savanna F.
13 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
Savanna F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Breanna J.
2 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
Breanna J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Corey W.
1 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love everything
Corey W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Errin M.
28 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome time!
Errin M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrew M.
9 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Vacation
Andrew M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Peyton S.
27 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the View
Peyton S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
20 June 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place on the Beach
Michael M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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.
Languages:
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