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Ocean Gulf front Luxury w/Community Pool - Relaxing Retreat, great family rental

Family-friendly holiday home on the beach, with water park

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Comfy beach tall beach chairs for beach views and star gazing (view to the west)
Beachfront Luxury 
directly on the Gulf of Mexico!
right side of the duplex
2 community pools 1 with large 12" deep deck 
Short 7 min walk past 3 homes
Open living on the main level with beach views, great for family entertaining
Top Porch looking South beach 200' away Hear the waves!  Look for shooting stars

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15218.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Gulf front Luxury w/Community Pool - Relaxing Retreat, great family rental

Are you ready to escape the “hustle and bustle”? Tired of fighting the condo crowds?

Located directly on the Gulf our beachfront home - the Dolphin East, offers the vacation escape your family desires.

The home is updated every off season with fresh-bright colors, comfortable living room furniture, new 70" WiFi TV with bluetooth sound bar, comfy deck furniture, new Quartz counter tops, extra long Restoration Hardware dining table, new oven, new microwave and 2 full size fridges! (and 2 new water heaters to handle all the showers coming off the beach!)

-- all to make your vacation experience enjoyable, carefree, and fun!

We offer a unique beachfront, family oriented vacation experience (NO Spring Breakers). The only community in Fort Morgan with great beachfront and a fishing pier on Mobile Bay.

We are one side of a duplex with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Breathtaking Views - Famous Sugar White Sand - Warm Breezes - Romantic Sunsets - Convenient Community Pool - Boardwalk to the Beach - Less Crowds- Privacy - Don’t forget the Dolphins, nesting Sea Turtles, Crabs, & Pelicans!

Location Specifics:
The Dolphin East is nestled within the quiet Bay to Breakers community, located in Fort Morgan area of Gulf Shores, 18 miles from Hwy 59 on Rt. 180. Bay to Breakers is a low density development and an easy walk to Ft. Morgan State Park.

A community boardwalk connects the 4 beachfront duplex homes, and then runs out to the beach at the middle. So an easy 100 ft walk to the right, and then another 100 ft south down to the beach and the Gulf of Mexico.

Since 2020 Bay to Breakers has spent $400k to make our community a highly rated secret in the Gulf Shores area. Improvements include infrastructure like a newly paved road, storm drainage, 2 pools and a super nice fishing pier.

Activities:: Great Fishing (Bay or Surf) Water sports, Nature trails with bird watching, sea turtles and the famous beach mouse. Biking, Close to several plush Golf courses.
Near local restaurants, bars and convenience stores. Less than 1/2 mile from Marina with boat ramps and charters, 2 miles from Civil War landmark-Fort Morgan and the Mobile ferry to Dauphin Island, 20 miles from Gulf Shore’s main shopping district and amusement/water parks 25 miles from outlet shopping malls.

Sleeping Accommodations:: Sleeps 14 with 5 bedrooms + Kid’s “Hang-Out” room (3 King, 2 Full, 1 Full/Twin bunk, & 1 Twin.

First Floor - King size bedroom with comfortable linens, Direct TV & DVD. A full size bath services both the king and an additional bedroom with a Full bed over Full bunk and TV/DVD no Direct TV.

Second Floor – The Master Bedroom on the second floor has a Direct TV & DVD, master bathroom and private deck and large fish style Adirondack chairs.
Additional bedrooms include one room with 2 Full Beds + DirectTV and a second bedroom with 1 king (no TV). Additional sleeping arrangements include twin size day bed found in the “Hang-Out” room with large TV for movies & Xbox games, curtain for privacy.

Please click on the Reviews tab to view the many positive comments from our previous guests over the last 19 years!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
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

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
HURRICANE: No refund is given for disruption or cancelation due to Hurricanes or Bad weather. Owner licensed to sell you a CSA Travel Insurance policy
NO COLLEGE SPRING BREAKERS: Community passed an ordinance that all rentals must be to adults over 25 years of age and fines levied against violators

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Gulf State Park - 29 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 31 min drive - 38.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Gulf front Luxury w/Community Pool - Relaxing Retreat, great family rental have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ocean Gulf front Luxury w/Community Pool - Relaxing Retreat, great family rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean Gulf front Luxury w/Community Pool - Relaxing Retreat, great family rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Gulf front Luxury w/Community Pool - Relaxing Retreat, great family rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Gulf front Luxury w/Community Pool - Relaxing Retreat, great family rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Gulf front Luxury w/Community Pool - Relaxing Retreat, great family rental located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Callaway

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This is my 19th year with VRBO.

I am a Board member and Treasurer of the Homeowners Association allowing me to care of any issues that renters may have, not just with the home, but also in the community.

Love to get the positive feedback from guests on how much they enjoyed the area, the house, first rate beach, and the chance to unite with friends and family.

Why they chose this property

Great "get away from it all" beach experience with friendly people and lots of activities

What makes this property unique

Close to the Fort Morgan Marina, great beach plus access to a top tier fishing pier.

Languages:

English

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