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Welcome to the Houndstooth! A family-friendly 3Br, 2Ba home in Ft. Morgan

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Exterior
A covered outdoor deck with white railings, wicker furniture, and a view of colorful houses in the background.
Living area
A living room with a white sofa, a colorful floral chair, a ceiling fan, and wall-mounted fish decorations.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Back Guest Room

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Alabama Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

About this property

Welcome to the Houndstooth! A family-friendly 3Br, 2Ba home in Ft. Morgan

Experience Gulf Shores like a local in this beautiful 3-bedroom house. Inside, guests find a superb mix of comfort and style, featuring a king bed, 2 full beds, 2 twin beds, and a convenient Murphy bed. Two bathrooms offering showers and bathtubs as well as hair dryers and soaps for added convenience.

The house stays comfortable year-round with heating and AC, making it a perfect retreat no matter the season. Whether you’re unwinding after a day of adventure or gathering for a cozy evening, this phenomenal home welcomes you with open arms. Experience the magic of Gulf Shores at our house.

We are close to Tacky Jacks 2 and a short drive to Jesse's on the Bay. Spectacular sunrises and sunsets are a two-minute walk away! No need to bring beach gear! We offer beach chairs, floats, beach toys, yard games, beach towels and more! Just a short drive to Fort Morgan, yummy food, outlet shopping, the zoo, the waterpark and more!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Beach towels - all 10 - should be washed, folded put away Bath towels & cloths put on floor in front of washer.
Put all toys, games, puzzles away properly where they belong.
Please turn the heat to 64º in the winter, and please turn the AC to 76º in the summer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO PETS and NO SMOKING and NO VAPING Guests agree to pay a $450 cleaning fee if evidence of either is found
We have good wifi, but outages happen. Owners will try to get it repaired asap, but there are no guarantees and no refunds if it goes out.
If you are found to be breaking the rules or damaging the property you will be charged accordingly and/or asked to vacate the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5028396vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is home to this holiday home. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 22 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Houndstooth! A family-friendly 3Br, 2Ba home in Ft. Morgan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Houndstooth! A family-friendly 3Br, 2Ba home in Ft. Morgan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Houndstooth! A family-friendly 3Br, 2Ba home in Ft. Morgan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Houndstooth! A family-friendly 3Br, 2Ba home in Ft. Morgan located?

Situated in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan is 2.4 mi (3.8 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. 89 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Great home!

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Perfect

We enjoyed everything about the house. It was perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Great location

This quaint little place was perfect for our 6 night stay and accommodated all 9 of us. It was clean, cute and close to the beach! The outside shower was a super nice bonus and if we ever vacation in the same spot twice, this is where I would hope to stay again. Great experience all around :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gery R.

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

Loved the Happy Place

This is a great place! Vacationed with the family and everything in the house helped make the trip enjoyable. From the well appointed kitchen to toys for the kids to a stockpile of games for rainy days made staying here easy. I definitely enjoyed being away from the tourist crunch in Gulf Shores. There is only a short walk to the beach without having to cross any busy streets. Next time I will bring my fishing poles! Our host was very helpful in all of our requests.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted K.

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

Fort Morgan

We had a great time. This house is perfect to stay at and has everything you would want.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful beach house, short walk to the beach, we had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Wonderful Beach House location

Great location, minute to beach, not crowded, easy access to other towns, local restaurants, great sunsets! Owners great to work with...ty!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anslie J.

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

We LOVED the Happy Place

This place is the perfect spot for families! Easy walk to the beach and the owner was very easy to get in touch with. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. The master bedrooms bed was so so comfortable! Perfect, relaxing spot away from all the hustle and bustle! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

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

Perfect easy getaway

Location was great, every single thing was excellent! Hope to rent again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great place for families!

We had another fun stay at the Happy Place! Well maintained, clean place that’s a very easy walk down a quiet side street to the beach — it has a lot of great touches that make it feel like a home away from home (a well equipped kitchen, sand toys for the kids, etc).
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Excellent stay!

The location, the accommodations, communication with owner were all fantastic - Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Cozy House!

Thank you for sharing your home with us. It was so cozy and homey. We enjoyed Fort Morgan and the Ferry Ride. Sunsets at the fort were beautiful. Morning walks on the beach, were a great way to start our mornings! We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas T.

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

Amazing beach home

Very close to beach with ocean view. Well maintained. Overall very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan & Susan B.

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

Relaxing Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at “It’s our Happy Place “, very relaxing and quiet- just what we wanted! Was great to be able to take our senior fur baby! The beach was wonderful, wish the weather would have been better. Overall very satisfied with this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy H.

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

Another Great Stay at The Happy Place!

This is our 5th or 6th time coming to this beautiful home. This part of the beach is so peaceful and less crowded. The beach itself if just so beautiful. The house is perfect for our family - plenty of room, toys for kids to play with, and just an overall clean home that really makes you feel at home. Can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

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

My happy place

Beautiful home. Communication with owner was awesome she got back with me almost immediately. Love this home. 2 minute walk to the beach and it's perfect. I highly recommend this beach house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

Such a Great Place

Close to a more private beach and great for a family of 6! Far drive to town is the only drawback and lack of curtains means super early wake up call from toddlers. Quiet neighborhood and clean house is a great deal!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene C.

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

A comfortable quiet beach getaway

We were looking for a quiet place that had super close beach access and was away from the craziness of the party beaches and the rest of 30A. This definitely place definitely checked all the boxes!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

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

Wonderful Week

We had an amazing week. It was our children’s first time at the ocean and they had a blast. Definitely a vacation they won’t forget. The house was in the perfect location. Plenty of room for two adults, four children, and our dog. So nice that they had toys for indoors and outdoors to keep the kiddos busy. Already looking forward to our next stay at The Happy Place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Truly a Happy Place

This was a beautiful property, just a few houses down from the beach. It suited our needs perfectly. A truly lovely week in Fort Morgan.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Great Location

We had never stayed this far down Fort Morgan before and now it’s the only area we will stay! The beach is close and the house was perfect for our dogs and almost 4 year old.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Best beach house in Gulf Shores!

We LOVED our stay at the Happy Place! None of us wanted to leave today. Property was just as described. 2 minute walk to the beach and it was a great area of beach as well. We had everything we needed to hole up for a few days and relax. We couldnt believe how many games, beach toys, and kids toys there were in the house to play with. The kids proclaimed at the best vacation we've ever had! We can't wait to come back and stay in the warmer season!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

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

Wonderful getaway

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Granddaughter said it's her dream home

It was great
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul d.

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

Our New Happy Place

We have been coming to Gulf Shores/ Ft Morgan area for 30+ years, so I feel like I can give some authentic feedback. We have stayed in condos and houses with and without dogs, small children and adult children The is hands down our best experience as far as accommodations are concerned. I started to give less than a 5 star rating when it came to a true representation of the property only because it is actually better than presented. Hope we can come back soon. Only problem I had was logging on to internet. I sent a note and Jill contacted me in minutes not hours or even days.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jill & Tim Rathert

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Our family has owned Houndstooth (formerly Happy Place) since 2012! We've spent so many summers here! This is our second home - not just a vacation rental. We are HUGE Alabama fans (RTR), as well as cheering on the Predators and Titans in Nashvile.

Why they chose this property

This area is a great mix of local residents and vacationers. Nothing beats the hospitality of Sweet Home Alabama!

What makes this property unique

We try to offer our guests as many conveniences as possible. There are indoor games and puzzles, as well as outdoor games. We have a grill, picnic table and outdoor shower under the house.

Our storage room is filled with fishing poles, beach chairs, beach toys, and floats.

We stock 10 beach towels at our house and ask only that you wash, dry, and put them away before you leave.

Our kitchen is well-stocked with many spices and condiments. We have a regular coffeemaker and there is normally coffee, sugar and creamer already stocked!
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