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Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, stainless steel dishwasher, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a dining table with placemats, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a sectional sofa, patterned armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table, benches, and chairs. There is a decorative bowl on the table, and a wall-mounted light fixture above.
A two-story wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by natural vegetation and a gravel path.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fort Morgan Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch

This home has 3 bedroom 2 baths and is just a short walk to an uncrowded beach. There are only 6 houses on this small road, and most of the time you have a large segment of the beach to yourself. Appliances include stainless steel French door refrigerator and a free standing ice machine (no need to buy ice). There is a separate laundry room with a full size washer and dryer. The large family room has plenty of seating with a 55 inch T.V. and DVD player as well as high speed internet. Each bedroom has a tv with direct tv and Amazon fire and utube tv set up for your enjoyment. Dining table seats 8 plus bar seating of 4.
Enjoy evenings listening to the waves and viewing the gulf from our screened in porch which has a table for four as well as several other chairs and a glider love seat. There is also a partially covered deck with a nice view of the gulf. Another deck is on the first level which has a swing bed and picnic table.
There is a grill for your use. There are beach chairs and assorted beach toys for the kids, and carts to haul everything to the beach
The master bedroom is large with king size bed. There is plenty of closet space and drawer space for long term stay. The master bath has a double vanity with a tiled shower. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed with and bunk bed. Also there is ample closet space and drawer space. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed and a bunk bed as well as plenty of closet and drawer space. All bedrooms have tv's. Second bathroom has a tub/shower. There are games and puzzles for rainy days and also some DVD’s.

We are located near the ferry and walking distance to the marina and Tacky Jacks Restaurant. There are two restaurants/markets within a five miles radius.

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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
There is a PAC &PLAY and a high chair for infants
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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
Please do not use the grill on the deck due to fire hazard.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 920610vb
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 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 near 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 39.8 km
  • The Wharf - 27 min drive - 45.4 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan is 2.2 mi (3.5 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. 101 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our group. Very clean and spacious. The house has everything you can possibly need for your stay. Thank you Linda!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the place! Great location. Love the screened in porch. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a great time and there was plenty of room for us and everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Very comfortable and the kids loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Thank you so much for submitting a review of our property. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay and hope you will return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house was exactly what we wanted for our vacation! We loved the remote location away from other rental properties as well as more space to ourselves on the beach! The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked and lots of games and books to explore. Everybody's favorite was the screened in porch and big, comfy swing! We also made use of the extra beach towels, toys, and chairs provided in the storage room. We hope to return again and again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!! Fit our family of 7 adults and two small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location to stay

We loved the house and location of stay. Only a short walk to beach and not crowded. We loved that they also had some beach supplies like a wagon that we didn't have to pack and bring. Very spacious and screened in porch was nice to sit in the mornings and evenings without bugs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, super convenient to Ft Morgan beach. Lots of room, fully equipped. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thank you for the great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fort Morgan is the finish line for the Great Alabama 650 paddle race and I was a racer and mu husband and 2 other friends were my support / ground crew. After a week of racing we needed a quiet, clean, comfy place to recover and this place was absolutely perfect!! everything we needed was right here. Thanks so much, we absolutely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip

Good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Enjoyed my stay and will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to beach. Rooms are way bigger than they look online. Host was excellent with any problems we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. There was a bit of a walk to the beach but not too far. The beach was nice and uncrowded. The house was comfy with plenty of room in the house for the three of us. The only issue we had was there were a lot of sand burs. Overall it was a nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach

Close to the beach easy walk great fishing right off the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

The Rustic Retreat was very comfortable and the screened in porch provided a nice bug-free view of the beach. We were there to fish and it was located near Ft. Morgan Marina. There wasn’t many houses near it which made it one of the most private rentals I’ve stayed in at Ft Morgan. The host was awesome! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice week at quiet beach

12 years of renting condo for family beach trips this one was up there. Quiet, close to beach, roomie, and good layout.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall trip

Lovely gem just 4 houses from quiet beach on a private lane Large bedrooms Plenty of room in living space Screened porch with sturdy furniture Host responds quickly Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

You’d think that it would feel crowded on a holiday weekend - but the Rustic Retreat delivered quiet relaxation! We especially loved the awesome bed swing on the lower porch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our new Beachhouse!

We absolutely love the place. Love the rustic atmosphere. Very short walk to the beach. Not many people on the beach so a lot of privacy. The place is very equipped to stay here for a week. We definitely will be back our new home at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
We appreciate the nice review. Hope you can come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual vacation

The pictures were on point and the stand along ice machine was good since we all carried water bottles everyday. Being able to enjoy the sound of the wave every morning on the porch was great. The short walk to the beach with the supplied cart and chairs was a plus. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay

Location was ideal for us - away from the crowds but plenty of nearby activities. Short walk to the beach. Peaceful. Loved the porch to relax with a cup of coffee have or a glass of wine. Fully stocked with everything we needed. Comfy beds. Communication with hosts was easy with quick responses.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Family Vacation

The house offers an ideal setup for children and grandchildren, featuring bedrooms with bunk beds and queen size beds, while the grandparents can enjoy a spacious king size bedroom. The family room and dining area are designed to comfortably accommodate the entire family. Additionally, the house is fully equipped with a well-stocked kitchen for cooking and includes various beach accessories..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect! Girls trip with our daughters and this property was exactly what we needed. It reuly felt like a home away from home. So peaceful and comfortable and quiet. I have never stayed somewhere so well stocked. From kitchen necessities to beach gear, games and entertainment this place had it all. The beacĥ was beautiful and uncrowded. We got to see crabs, dolphins, and a variety of birds. The kids really loved it. This host was easy to contact and truly thought of everything. We would definitely stay here again. Perfect for a girls trip or family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you so much for your nice review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Glad you found our house to meet your needs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Time AL Stay

This was a wonderful home with great amenities. The extra ice maker really came in handy. We truly enjoyed the screened in porch for evening relaxing. The beds were comfortable and everything just as described. My family of 6 was very comfortable in this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for the nice review Linda and Mike
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Vaca

Property is nice and clean, didnt love the location, rude neighbors .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda McCrary

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We purchased this home spring of 2016. We have loved traveling to this area for approximately 17 years. We love the uncrowded beach setting as well as watching sunsets and love watching stars at night just as they come out. We enjoy the great food, playing tennis on some great clay courts. We have spent vacations with our children and grandchildren at Ft. Morgan the last four summers . We all love watching the dolphins from the beach, fishing from both the beach and boat. It's just a great area for family vacationing. Kids loved the beach, collecting shells, sightseeing and shopping. We all love the great seafood.

Why they chose this property

We like the fact that the beach in this area is more secluded, and not wall to wall people like so many areas. It is a great place for families

What makes this property unique

This is an older home with large rooms. It has a very open feel. So many of the houses that are available to rent have very small rooms and no storage. There is a closet in each bedroom, plenty of seating and a nice screened in porch where you can sit at night and listen to the waves. If you like, we've furnished an air bed to sleep on the screened porch. We have a griddle, crock pots and there is an electric patio heater if you come in the cooler months.

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