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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20306.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
Fort Morgan Beach
Place, Fort Morgan Beach
1 min walk
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
8 min walk
Gulf Shores Beach
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
23 min drive
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Double Bunk Beds
Sleeper Sofa in Great Room
1 Double Futon
Sleeper Sofa in Upstairs Loft
1 Double Futon
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20!
In December 2019, we finished a 2 month-long renovation of this beautiful home. So if you've looked before - please look again! This house now has 4 KING bedrooms and 1 BUNK Room that sleeps up to 8 children. New tile flooring, new paint, new mattresses and more! Pictures coming on 1/11/2020
The Great Room – which is incredibly spacious and inviting - has a huge leather couch; love seat and very comfortable recliners. It’s a great place to congregate, after a day in the sun, in front of the large flat-screen Smart TV. A Blu-Ray Player and DVD Player are provided for your use. Board and card games are also provided.
The Kitchen is huge and readily accommodates a number of cooks (or helpers). Two Refrigerators (one housed in the Laundry Room); an ice machine, which makes 35 pounds of ice per day; dishwasher; stove/oven and microwave are provided; as well as every imaginable small kitchen appliance. The Kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, glassware, mixing bowls, pots and pans and silverware.
The round dining table comfortably seats 6; with seating for another 6 at the Kitchen island bar; and another 6 at the unique dolphin table. For outdoor dining, a teak table, that seats 8, is conveniently located on the Deck, right outside the Great Room door. A large gas griddle is a great place to cook up burgers, hotdogs, steaks or even pancakes! A charcoal grill is also provided, under the house, as well as a picnic table.
A large Master King Suite is conveniently located just steps away from the Great Room and has amazing views to the east and towards the beach. The Master Bath has a fabulous jetted tub; separate shower, long single vanity and walk-in closet.
The second Master King Suite is located on the top floor and has direct access to the Balcony, through French doors. The Balcony is a great place to drink your morning coffee; or talk late into the night with family and friends. The Master Bath is massive and also has a jetted tub, separate shower, and long double vanity, and walk in closet.
Two additional King Bedrooms: one located on the main floor, and the one upstairs has direct Balcony access through French doors. Both bedrooms have closets and flat-screen Smart TVs. The downstairs King room has access to a full bathroom in the hallway, with a shower/tub combo. The King room upstairs shares a hall bathroom, also with a shower/tub combo, with the Bunk Room.
A brand new Bunk Room is located upstairs, with two Full size Bunk Beds - top and bottom, which can accomodate up to 8 children. This room also has a flat screen Smart TV and a closet.
The upstairs Loft is a great conversation area, game area or place for kids to hang out. A Smart TV allows the young or young-at-heart to play most gaming systems or simply catch up on your favorite shows. Plenty of games and puzzles located in the cabinet and in the downstairs entertainment center. A folding table and chairs are stored in the Bunk Room and can be used for board games or puzzles!
There is a Queen Sleeper Sofa in the Loft and another one in the Great Room. For your reading enjoyment, a massive collection of books are on the bookshelves. “Take one, leave one” is all we ask.
A full size Washer and Dryer are located in the Laundry Room. Towels, wash cloths, beach towels, linens, pillows and comforters are provided for no additional fee. A second refrigerator is located in the Laundry Room.
The large Deck is a great place for sunning, playing or catching up with family and friends. Beach toys galore, including sandcastle-making tools, Frisbees, noodles, boogie boards and more are provided for the young and young-at-heart! Feel free to take our lounge chairs with you to the beach each day; but please bring them back each evening, as summer is Sea Turtle Nesting Season and when those mommas come ashore at night, they can get tangled in stuff left behind. May through August – for no additional charge - our guests are provided a 10’ X 20’ Beach Canopy that is professionally installed and maintained.
The Sand Dune Walkover is conveniently attached to the Deck and allows you and your gear to get down to the beach with little effort. Part way down, a seating area, is the perfect place to watch the sun rise or set. Plan to spend at least one early morning enjoying the ever-changing colorful sunrise. Every 90 seconds a different color palette and pattern appear.
Two fabulous community swimming pools and two incredible tennis courts, are all within walking distance of our beach house and are securely passcode protected.
So if you’re planning to “Beach Bum” it all week, or want daily adventures by land or by sea, Susan’s Sand Castle I, is the perfect place to be! Contact us now to find out when your group can have your next beach adventure!
May through mid-August, Bookings must be Saturday to Saturday. Thanksgiving and Christmas Weeks have the same Saturday to Saturday Requirements. Other than that, there is a 4 night minimum, with flexibility for days of the week for Check-In.
This beach house is perfect for Family Reunions; Vacations with Family/Friends; Weddings; Corporate Retreats; Girfriend Get-Aways; Guys Deep Sea Fishing Week; and more! Snowbirds are welcome to contact us about renting by the month. There is a $1,500.00 surcharge for weddings/events.
We have two other beachfront luxury homes: one located in the Morgantown sub-division and the other, three miles closer to Ft Morgan. Check out those VRBO listings at #1068738 for Susan's Sand Castle III, which sleeps up to 30; and #738021, Susan's Sand Castle II, which sleeps up to 18.
We have so many loyal returning guests for all three of our beach houses that our Reservation Calendar fills up quickly for peak times and they often reserve "their week" years in advance , but we love to make new friends and welcome your inquiry. We do our best to respond in under an hour, but because we don't recharge on coffee alone - we do try to sleep at some point, therefore will respond to late night inquiries first thing the next morning.
We are currently accepting reservations through the end of 2021. Rates not yet set for 2022.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets allowed with payment of $100 PER Pet Fee.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING INSIDE. Please use Butt Cans outside.
IF requested, we must receive Driver's License within 7 days. If not received, booking will be cancelled and deposit refunded. Reminder sent.
May through mid-August, Bookings must be Saturday to Saturday. Thanksgiving and Christmas Weeks have the same Saturday to Saturday Requirements.
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 weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: With payment $1,500 Event/Admin Fee.
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, 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
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
Fort Morgan - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
Gulf State Park - 21 min drive - 27.7 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 23 min drive - 29.5 km
Getting around
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 80 min drive
Restaurants
Sassy Bass - 5 min drive
Jesse’s On The Bay - 8 min drive
Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - 8 min drive
The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 5 min drive
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20!?
As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20! on 26 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,218, 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.
Is Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Highlands holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Bon Secour Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Five stars all around. We had a great stay. One of the most well stocked homes we’ve ever stayed in and the check-in process, access to the beach, and overall quality of the home were great. Will definitely return here if/when the opportunity presents itself.
The property was great. Lots of room for everyone. Direct access to the beach. Everything you could want or need is available. The views from the house are really nice. I would highly recommend this house. Thank you.
We're so glad to hear Lori that your family had such a good time while staying at Susan's Sand Castle I. We often hear how people don't want to go back home - so it's wonderful that your family got to stay for 2 weeks!
Susan and Jerry Keen
We loved this house and the hospitality of the owners/managers!
The only wish would be for there to be some type of baby/pet gate that would close off the stairs, ramp off of the porch.
Thanks for a great place to visit!!
Great house has everything you need. Lost of room and a good kitchen.
The place is great, had a wonderful time and there was no problems with anything.
Bill H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2020
Bill - we're so pleased to hear that your family had a wonderful time at our beach house and that there were no issues during your stay!
Just let us know when you want to return to our little piece of Paradise!
Susan and Jerry
🎇 Nine of us stayed here for a week. FANTASTIC place! The elevated beach boardwalk with the sitting area and warm water shower/washdown was icing on the cake! Will definitely book again! ❤️
Steven L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bill H.
4 July 2018
Wonderful experience and great home
Beautiful home. There was everything there that we needed. Plenty of space. Large, well-equipped kitchen!
Bill H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
We're so glad to hear Bill, that you and your group were pleased with our beach house!
We hope you all are able to stay again real soon!
Susan and Jerry Keen
Packed full of necessities! Two fridges, an ice maker! Roomy! Clean! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Julie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Julie for your review!
We're thrilled to hear that your family had such a good time and that you loved everything we provided!
We'd love to have your family stay with us again next year IF not sooner!
Susan and Jerry, Owners
Susan's Sand Castles
First time on Ft Morgan and we have found our new spot! The beach is amazing and the house had everything we could ask for. The bunk room was perfect for the kids. The deck is so big and plenty of chairs. Having access to all the beach toys was great too!
Susan's Sand Castles are the best properties in Ft Morgan. Janie the property manager is VERY responsive even after hours. The upstairs AC unit went out and she had a repairman there within an hour!
Steven L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Earl R.
13 June 2014
The absolute best
This was our first time at Susan's Sand Castle. It will not be our last. Location and beach was better than the Florida beaches. I don't want to say too much as I don't want this place to book up before I get my reservations in for next year.
Earl R.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Earl, You're the best! Loved your wonderful message....it made me laugh! We love your kind of family...takes good care of everything there and leaves the house in as good condition as when you got there! Please come back again. Blessings galore to all of you, SUSAN
Beautiful home and wonderful beach access and set up of our family of 12!
This is a beautiful home for our family of 12 this past week. The home was clean and very well equipped for our needs. The boardwalk to the beach was wonderful and convenient to come and go as we please. The beach canopy set up was greatly appreciated as well and we used it everyday! Our kids had a blast at the big pool and playing in the sand everyday. Thank you Susan and Jerry for a very relaxing and memorable stay! We greatly appreciate it!
This beautiful home was the perfect place for our family to vacation. My 80+ year old parents were able to access the home and beach without using the stairs. Their master suite was located on the main level. The shaded canopy was just steps away from the ramp to the beach. The children (one as young as 18 months) had plenty of beach toys to play with. The home was a wonderful place to make memories.
This property is one of the best places we have stayed in for our annual family beach trip. The home is beautiful. Well supplied and furnished. Communication with Dana was informative and most helpful. She even out in a good word for us for great weather! Keeping this one in our file for another trip!
Belinda M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2020
Thank you so much Belinda for your Review! We are thrilled to hear that as first-time guests that you were so pleased with the house and amenities AND that you want to come back some day!
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service - so thanks for letting us know that you were pleased!
Susan and Jerry Keen, Owners
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lucy C.
14 Nov 2012
Family vacation
Susan's Sand Castle is the ultimate beach house vacation. The home is beautiful with all the amenities and then some! Everything you could possibly want in a beach house (including two master bedrooms with jacuzzi tubs!). The deck offers wonderful views of the sunrise and sunset over the gulf and is a perfect place to sun, read, or gather. The kitchen is large and very well stocked with anything you could possibly want or need. Perfect place for a family vacation. I can't say enough wonderful things about this awesome house - we will be regulars from now on!
Lucy C.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
It gives the hostess much pleasure to know her guests enjoy the beach house. 0ur team will continue to strive to make everyone's visit a pleasure. Come to Gulf Shores... Relax, and make it the best vacation ever!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tiffani Y.
27 Mar 2014
A dream come true!
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Susan's. Everything was well stocked and clean. We had a beautiful wedding outside on the beach. We were able to decorate the deck area for the reception. Our caterer had the food displayed in the large kitchen area. Plenty of room for all our guests to go in and out. We felt right at home. No complaints. We can't wait to return to this hidden paradise! Everyone absolutely loved the house. My wedding was everything I had imagined:)
Tiffani Y.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Tiffani!! You were such a beautiful bride and your new husband is a doll. Loved his casual beach attire...no socks. Thank you for giving us the pleasure of being a part of your special day. May you have many blessed years together. Many blessings, Susan
We had 7 adults and 4 children with us and the rooms were perfect for our group. Dana was very accommodating on any little thing we needed and very prompt. The boardwalk to the beach was awesome! With everything going on right now we opted to do our grocery shopping and do our own cooking every night so I cant really speak for everything else but it was exactly what we wanted.
Great time, great experience & great memories made here!
Kim M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2020
Thank you Kim for your kind review! We're so pleased to hear that your group had such a great time while staying at Susan's Sand Castle 1. Many of our guests this summer have opted to do all of their cooking at the beach house this year - instead of going out - so we're glad to hear that what we provided worked out so well for your group.
Just let us know when you want to return to the Coast!
Susan and Jerry Keen
We're glad to hear that you liked the house and the Sand Dune Walkover!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly S.
18 Feb 2015
Celebrating Parents 50th Anniversary
My two siblings and I wanted a beautiful place to spend a week with our parents and family! WOW, we found it and more in Susan's Sand Castle. One of the best weeks ever, playing games, working puzzles, fishing, and walking the beach 2 or 3 times a day! The views were wonderful--loved watching the dolphins! The house exceeded our expectations! We cooked every meal there for a week--it was a special way to celebrate our family and the love of our parents! There was 11 of us and we had plenty of space for everyone. It was our first trip to the Gulf Shores and we will definitely be back.
Kimberly S.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
It was such a pleasure to have your wonderful family for such a
joyous celebration! Please come again.
Blessings galore, SUSAN
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jill H.
2 July 2014
Excellent
All nine members of our family unit (consisting of three families), raved over Susan's Sand Castle. Susan's You Tube tour helped us make the decision to initially book the house, but neither the video nor pictures do total justice because of the attention to many thoughtfully planned details. Homey, clean, comfortable, well-equipped and maintained, the expansive beach home is a treasure. The position of the home on the uncrowded beaches in Morgantown is the best kept secret. Only steps away from the downstairs deck are the beautiful sugar-white sands and clear water. The only problem we had was .... leaving.
Jill H.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Jill, you are the treasure! I need you to write my ads! Anyway you made my heart sing, because that is the exact response we want. Our guests to feel at home and feel the love we put into Susan's Sand Castle! Come back soon...you're our kind of family. Blessings galore to each of you, Susan
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Allison G.
4 July 2015
Susan's Sandcastle was perfect!
We had 2 families (with kids from 2-18) in the house for the week and it was absolutely perfect. Very comfortable beds, plenty of seating for our large families, plenty of places to hang out and enjoy the surroundings. We especially enjoyed both decks. Very close to the water. Quiet area. Lots of beach toys to play with. Very clean and well set-up. We played with live sandollars and starfish, saw dolphins swimming almost every day. The beach was clean. We visited Fort Morgan which was really neat. We ate in Gulf Shores and went parasailing. The Oyster Bar and Lulu's were favorites. The nearby gas station had some necessities and very friendly people. The water was beautiful! I miss it already.
Allison G.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you, Allison, for visiting Susan' Sand Castle! We loved having you and are thrilled you and your family made lot of wonderful memories.
Please come back again soon.
Blessings, Susan
About the host
Hosted by Janie Hamric
My dear friends,
Jerry and I are so very happy when you spend your vacation with us! You are our invited guests and we want you to make lifelong memories at the beach.
We’ve been married 47 years in June of 2019. Working hard to raise and support our children, MATTHEW and JENNIFER, we expected to spend our retirement years quietly (which is not happening). In 2008, JENNIFER had twins on New Year’s Eve; a boy and a girl, Taylor and Tyler. They adore the beach and come down every summer. They are the apples of Papa’s and GeaGea’s eyes.
My darling husband knew my lifelong dream was to have a beach cottage. He made it his mission, when we got close to retirement, to make that dream come true! We looked all the way from the Florida coast to Alabama, until I saw the house of my dream . . . “Beachy Keen”. It’s previous name was The Pelican! It was perfect!
So, we were enjoying our fun in the sun, until a house came up for sale in the neighborhood. We were just talking on the porch, when one of us said “We could try the rental business.” Long story short - that became Susan’s Sand Castle I (SSCI).
We later purchased a lot, and Jerry built SSCII. After that, he needed another project, so he started from scratch, and SSCIII was born. I’ve had a ball decorating, since I want you to feel as if you’ve come home!
There went retirement, but God had other plans for us. We’ve had a ball and met some of the nicest people we’ve ever known!
So many blessings galore, and may God bless each of you abundantly! Susan
P.S. Papa says, “There won’t be a SSCIV”, (even though our friends Shug and Fred say they are going to outgrow our biggest house!).
Why they chose this property
The locaction is close enough to everything, but not so close that you can't enjoy privacy and quiet time on a not so crowded beach.
What makes this property unique
Open and spacious enough for ANY gathering or Special EVENT; i.e.,Multi-Family Vacations, corporate retreats, family reunions, Golf outings, Anniversary celebrations, etc.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests