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Beach Lovers! - Beautiful House, just steps to the beach. Great Location!

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A wooden deck with two lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with other buildings.
A beachfront house with a two-story balcony, a wooden deck, and a sandy beach in the background.
A cozy living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, TV, and a door with blinds.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Fort Morgan Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach Lovers! - Beautiful House, just steps to the beach. Great Location!

The Summer Salt underwent a complete renovation in 2013, and feature large decks on the West and East ends of the house. The West Deck provides a great unobstructed view of the Gulf. The house has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and a very large great room/kitchen.

We provide satellite TV with televisions in all rooms and wireless internet access. Parking under the house for 1 car with parking for 2 additional vehicles in the driveway.

The maximum occupancy is 6.

The master bedroom has a private bath, patio door to the deck and a king-size bed.

The second bedroom has a twin bed and two bunk beds (sleeps 3). An additional cot sleeps 1 if needed.

Summer Salt is a non-smoking house, and pets and firearms are not allowed.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 476092vb
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
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 Shores, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Dauphin Island Beaches. Scuba diving and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Tropic Falls at OWA - 34 min drive - 55.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Lovers! - Beautiful House, just steps to the beach. Great Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Lovers! - Beautiful House, just steps to the beach. Great Location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Lovers! - Beautiful House, just steps to the beach. Great Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Lovers! - Beautiful House, just steps to the beach. Great Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Lovers! - Beautiful House, just steps to the beach. Great Location! 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 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice short walk to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always it was great. This was our 2nd year in this property and already planning the 3rd.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for another great stay. It was perfect for our family of 5. Was close to the beach, easy to walk to and from for meals and breaks. House had everything we needed for our week long vacation. Quiet neighborhood. Everyone is super friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
While the beach view is 100% obstructed due to the newer constructed homes to the south, we still thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Fort Morgan is a very special place - a great beach, and quieter than the hussle bussle of Gulf Shores, with plenty of good food options.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great house for my family of 5! Very comfortable beds for all. Farmhouse table was great for celebrating a birthday! The walk to the beach was super quick and the view from the back deck was really great. Good selection of beach equipment. The communication with Donny was quick and effective. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and had everything you needed. The walk to the beach took only a few minutes.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kreation Babies U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second half of oue extended stay. 100% satisfaction with our 3 month stay.
Stayed 53 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie M.

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

Place was perfect for family of 4

Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kreation Babies U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an incredible stay! Home had every accommodation needed for our family's extended stay. Comfortable, clean, and cozy. Location is appreciated, not just steps from the sand, but also away from the hustle and bustle. Friendly hosts with clear communication and easy booking and check out procedures. Absolutely perfect for what we were looking for over the holidays.
Stayed 38 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations and a great location. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great stay and a short walk to the beach would come back to this property and recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

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

Quiet Stay

This house has the essentials for a restful family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Penny P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Beach Cottage

Comfortable beach cottage.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2025
Thank you for choosing the Summer Salt beach house! So sorry about the washing machine failure. The washing machine (less than 1 year old) had a malfunction, and it took several days, and multiple visits for the local appliance company to get the part in and get it fixed. We understand and share your frustration. Kay and Donny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

edward t.

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

Great property, great location!

Loved the location, loved the house. Will definitely stay here again. Great for housing a small family, super convenient to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne P.

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

Great experience!

Owners were easy to communicate with. The location was nice and wasn't a bad walk to the beach. The beach house was lovely and felt like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice short walk to beach very nice place

Nice clean every thing we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Great place

Awesome location. Awesome owners. Awesome house. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adelaide A.

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

Beach

It was great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Amazing location!

We had a great time. The beach was amazing and the house fit all of our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

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

Wonderful location

The beach house was great for our three person family. The location cannot be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi S.

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

Gulf Shores

We love the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Wonderful stay

My fiancée, our son and I all had an amazing trip. Excellent communication. Easy to find. Very close proximity to the beach. Very much so worth the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ruth ann c.

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

Nice place

The house was very nice. Its in a quiet neighborhood and just steps to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Nice beach house

Really enjoyed staying here. Just wished the carport area was paved so as to not track as much sand in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying with us and we are glad you liked the house! You all took good care of it and please come back when you can. Thanks for the good feedback. The new blue house next door (to the south), and the recent storms have blown sand under the house and covered the shower floor and much of the under-house deck. This weekend, we are going down with a crew to do landscaping and sand removal that will restore the sand free living area under the house.

About the host

Hosted by Donny Mecke

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We are the Mecke's and we own and manage 3 beach houses in the Fort Morgan Area: the Conch Inn in Morgantown, the Little House by the Bay on the north side of Pleasure Island and now The Summer Salt! You can view all our properties on VRBO as well. We offer only premium properties and are committed to you having the vacation of a lifetime.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this house when we first saw it. It is just steps away from a beautiful spacious beach. The views from the west deck are incredible and Bernard Court West is a great neighborhood community and a fun place to stay. The neighborhood is great and the beaches are among the most beautiful in the world.

With Tacky Jacks, the Fort Morgan Marina, Fort Morgan, the Dauphin Island Ferry and Mobile Bay just minutes away, this is one of the great vacation get-aways you could ask for!

What makes this property unique

Wonderful views and steps to the beach. Great Neighborhood, complete renovation and refurnishing of the house in 2013. Very large and spacious great room and kitchen combo. Island Living at it's finest!

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