Wake up to dolphins in the surf. Fall asleep to the sound of Gulf waves. Welcome to The Salty Pelican Tuex — a true Gulf-front showstopper on the Fort Morgan Peninsula that was featured on HGTV's Beach Hunters, and once you arrive, you'll understand why.
This isn't just a beach house. It's your group's private coastal headquarters — 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeping up to 16, with your own private pool, your own private beach (we own from the house all the way to the shoreline!), and a massive beachfront deck with unobstructed Gulf views. No crowded public access. No neighbors crowding your towels. Just wide, unspoiled, natural beach that's all yours.
— THE SPACE — Step through the front door and straight into the ultimate gathering place. Walls of windows frame the Gulf like a living painting. The open-concept living and kitchen area is where your crew will spend most of their time — and they won't want to leave. We're talking a giant sectional sofa, a 75" Sony 4K Smart TV with YouTube TV, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and a chef-worthy kitchen loaded with quartz countertops, two full-size refrigerators, an under-counter ice machine, and everything you need to cook big group meals in style. Dining table seats your whole crew. The good times practically organize themselves.
— BEDROOMS & SLEEPING — 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeping up to 16 — and every room has a story.
On the east side of the home, you'll find two private ensuite primary bedrooms. The first is beachfront, with French doors that open directly onto the deck — wake up, step outside, and breathe in the Gulf before you've even had your coffee. The second primary ensuite sits just across the hall, offering comfort and privacy without the beachfront exposure.
On the west side, a beachfront bunk room with its own French doors to the deck is a perennial guest favorite — Gulf views, sea breeze, and that sound of the waves all night. Also on this side: a comfortable guest bedroom and a shared hall bathroom.
Tucked above it all is the loft — reached by a spiral staircase in the kitchen, with 4 built-in twin beds and elevated views of the beach and Gulf. Kids claim it immediately. Adults quietly wish they could too.
All bedrooms have 55" Smart TVs with YouTube TV, plus easy login for your own private accounts for Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more.
— OUTDOOR LIVING — This is where The Salty Pelican Tuex truly shines.
The expansive beachfront deck is your outdoor living room — breezy, sun-soaked, and built for doing absolutely nothing productive. And now, right there on the deck overlooking the Gulf, you'll find your private pool. Added in March 2025, it's the newest feature of the house and already one of the most loved. Unheated and ready for a dip, it's the perfect spot to cool off between beach sessions while never losing sight of those Gulf views. There is simply no better backdrop for a pool day.
When you're ready to hit the sand, take your private steps directly down to the beach — your beach. Shell hunt, beachcomb for sea glass and driftwood, try your hand at shore fishing or evening crabbing. Watch dolphins ride the surf. Spot brown pelicans flying in low formation, blue herons picking along the shoreline, and seagulls doing what seagulls do. And if you time it right, you may catch the Blue Angels practicing maneuvers directly overhead — a jaw-dropping bonus that never gets old.
Fire up the charcoal grill for a cookout under the open sky. Beach chairs and beach toys are provided so you can pack lighter. Sunrises from this deck are spectacular. Sunsets are even better. And after dark, the stargazing out here is the kind that makes you feel small in the best possible way.
Additional outdoor features: • Private pool on the beachfront deck (unheated, added March 2025) • Private beach access via your own steps — from the house to the shoreline • Charcoal barbecue grill • Beach chairs and beach toys provided • Tesla and EV charger • Parking for up to 6 vehicles — COMFORT & TECH — We've thought of everything so you don't have to: 2 smart water heaters, 2 full HVAC systems with Reme Halo UV air purification, dehumidifiers throughout, a Tesla/EV charger, and parking for up to 6 vehicles. This home runs like a dream year-round.
— THE LOCATION — The Fort Morgan Peninsula is one of the Gulf Coast's best-kept secrets — peaceful, natural, and surrounded by water on both sides (Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay). You're approximately 15 miles from Gulf Shores, where you'll find excellent dining, water sports rentals, world-class golf, shopping, and entertainment. Close enough for a great night out. Far enough that your beach feels like it belongs only to you.
Whether you're planning a multi-generational family reunion, a friend group getaway, a romantic couples' retreat, or a holiday celebration, The Salty Pelican Tuex delivers the kind of vacation people talk about for years. Every season has something magical — summer waves, fall birdwatching, winter solitude, spring wildflowers. This is a year-round destination.
We're a family from Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and this home is our passion project. We've poured everything into making it the most comfortable, welcoming, well-equipped beach house on the Fort Morgan Peninsula. We can't wait to welcome you.
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Note from host: small weddings w/30 guests incl wedding party.
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About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Gulf Shores Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Waterville USA. The Track Family Recreation Center and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 7 min drive
Tiki Bar @ The Beach Club - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does JULY 11-18 Available! Amazing Views! Beachfront Sleeps 16 PrivPool & PrivBeach have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at JULY 11-18 Available! Amazing Views! Beachfront Sleeps 16 PrivPool & PrivBeach?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at JULY 11-18 Available! Amazing Views! Beachfront Sleeps 16 PrivPool & PrivBeach on 11 July 2026 start from AU$1,898, 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 JULY 11-18 Available! Amazing Views! Beachfront Sleeps 16 PrivPool & PrivBeach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at JULY 11-18 Available! Amazing Views! Beachfront Sleeps 16 PrivPool & PrivBeach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at JULY 11-18 Available! Amazing Views! Beachfront Sleeps 16 PrivPool & PrivBeach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at JULY 11-18 Available! Amazing Views! Beachfront Sleeps 16 PrivPool & PrivBeach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is JULY 11-18 Available! Amazing Views! Beachfront Sleeps 16 PrivPool & PrivBeach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Edith Hammock are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The beach house was beautiful and very conveniently located. It was a few steps from the beach and the pool was a wonderful addition. The property owner was very quick to respond to any questions that we had. The beach was beautiful, clean, quiet, and family friendly.
Jennifer G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
What a beautiful photo of the pool and it's beautiful views from the house! We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay in our home! We would love to host you all again in the future! Thank you again for choosing us!
The house was very nice and clean. Comfortable furnishings. Back deck and pool area is a great hangout for family fun. Loved being right on the beach! They had everything we needed to make our trip great.
Johnny C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you so much! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have you all back again in the future! Shae
This is the 2nd time we have stayed here with several family members and are already planning our next stay. The place is spotless, beautifully decorated, and you will want for nothing aside from the food you want to bring. The new pool is excellent as well. Looking forward to our next stay!
Awww!! Thank you! I am so happy that y'all enjoyed your stay in our home! Thank you for choosing us! We hope to have you all as guests in the future! Take care, Shae
Everything about this house was awesome! We hope to make this an annual trip!
Stephanie L.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Hi Stephanie! Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for choosing our home for your beach vacation! We hope to welcome you all as guests again in the future! Shae
This is the perfect beach house. The house is incredibly well appointed. Open floor plan that makes the house seem ever bigger than described.Kitchen is perfect for a large group.The pool is much bigger than it looks in the pictures, the deck is great!We are booking this house again for next summer.
William W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay in our home! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so excited to have you all back next year!! Thank you! Shae
Loved the house and beachfront! Enjoyed having two refrigerators for our crowd and a well stocked kitchen. Rooms were large enough and beds were comfortable.
Fran C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Hi Fran!! Thank you for your kind review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you also for taking such good care of our home! You were great with communicating and I appreciate that so much! We hope to have you as guests again in the future! Take care, Shae
This house and beach are perfect for a fall break stay! There were 11 of us and we were perfectly comfortable! Everything we could need and the room setup was fantastic!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2022
Hi!! Thank you so much for your great review!! We are do happy that you all enjoyed your stay! Thank you for choosing us for your beach vacation!! We hope to have you return as guests in the future!!
Just a few steps away from your own personal beach. Owner answers every and any questions within minutes. Love this place. Will be back
Ana A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Hi Ana! Thank you so much for your kind review! Thank you also for taking such good care of our home! We love guests like y'all and we hope to have you back in the future! Take care, Shae
This has been a bucket list vacation for yrs and finally booked it and was not disappointed. Hope to come back again sometime. The home was absolutely beautiful and comfortable for our family of 12.
Lea B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review! We loved having your family enjoy our home and we hope to have you all back again in the future!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kelli S.
1 Oct 2017
Beautiful home!!
This place is perfect! The layout was awesome, we didnt run out of towels which we usually do everywhere we stay, the view is amazing. Having the beach as your back yard cant be beat. Loved it! Beautiful home!
Kelli S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Awww! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in our home and loved it as much as we do!! We hope that you will return again!
This is our second time staying here. My family and I love this house so much. It's a beautiful home with plenty of room and it's right in beach. The property manager is so kind and easy to work with. Everything about of experience here was excellent.
Todd K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Todd, Thank you so much for your kind review! We love having you and your family as guests in our home and we hope to have you back in the future! Thank you for taking such good care of our home! You all are wonderful guests! Take care, Shae
This house is absolutely beautiful! The owners have made sure everything you could possibly need for a beach vacation has been provided and everything seems to be maintained very well. No complaints at all...we all had an amazing time!
Janice M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay in our home! Thank you also for taking such good care of our home! We hope to welcome you back as guests in the future! Take care, Shae
I have stayed in Fort Morgan every summer for 15 years or more. This was by far the best place. The House is beautiful. Well equipped with everything you need. Thank you so much for sharing this little piece of heaven Shae!
Emily P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay in our home! Thank you for your kind words and for taking such good care of our home! We hope to welcome you back again someday!
Really enjoyed the quiet setting this place had to offer. The beach was not overflowing with multiple people and there was not the bustle of the big city. People were friendly and Fort Morgan was great. The home was wonderful and well stocked, communication with the owners were great. Thank you for a wonderful time
jamie c.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay in our home for your beach vacation! Thank you so much for your kind review! Thank you also for taking such good care of our home! Take care, Shae
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John S.
23 Nov 2018
Just as amazing as the first time
This was our second trip to the Salty Pelican Tuex. We absolutely love the location and the house. We have a large group of 3 families and the space is all we need. Great location away from it all but just a quick drive away. The owners are very accomodating and easy to reach. Thanks again Shae!!
John S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
We are always happy to welcome you and your family in our home! Thank you for taking such good care of our home!! We appreciate guests like you! Happy Holidays and we hope to see you back next year!
This house is truly magnificent and is well cared for. It is stocked with everything you could possibly need. The owners were extremely responsive. The beach is beautiful and private. 2 refrigerators were so helpful with our crew. Hope to come again soon.
Patrick T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you so much! We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay in our home! Thank you for taking such wonderful care of our home! We hope to have you all return as guests again in the future! Take care, Shae
We loved the quiet, peaceful atmosphere of the location, and the ease and beauty of the home. It is steps from the beach, which made the back and forth with babies very easy. The home was well stocked with kitchen appliances, games, blankets, towels, and beach supplies! The host responded immediately every time and was so kind. It was a wonderful vacation for us and we hope to come back again!
Samantha K.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you so much! We are soooo happy that you enjoyed your stay in our home! Thank you for taking such good care of our home during your stay! We hope to have you all return as guests again in the future! Take care, Shae
We had a very small intimate wedding at this location and it could not have been more perfect!! The view, as well as the interior were absolutely beautiful. I think the pictures don’t do the house enough justice because it is gorgeous! Host was very friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend this house!
Kelsi J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review and congratulations! We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay in our home during such a special occasion! We hope to have you all return as guests again in the future! Take care, Shae
About the host
Hosted by Shae Murders
We're a big, loud, fun-loving family originally from New Orleans and now call Bay St. Louis, Mississippi home — and we live for the Gulf Coast. The Fort Morgan Peninsula is our happy place, our escape, and the backdrop for some of our best memories. We got into hosting because we genuinely love sharing this magical stretch of beach with people who appreciate it as much as we do.
We've put serious thought and care into every detail of The Salty Pelican Tuex — from the kitchen setup (because feeding a crowd is half the fun) to the air purification systems (because comfort matters). Our goal is simple: for your group to walk in, feel completely at home, and never want to leave.
We're responsive, real, and always a quick message away if you need anything. We also have a maintenance team on standby for any issues that come up during your stay. You're in good hands — now go enjoy that beach.
Why they chose this property
Fort Morgan chose us, honestly. The first time we drove out to the peninsula and saw that wide, uncrowded, natural beach — no grooming machines, no packed rows of umbrellas, just raw Gulf Coast beauty — we were hooked. As New Orleans natives, we know a thing or two about lively, crowded, wonderful chaos. Fort Morgan is the perfect antidote.
What we love most: mornings on the deck with coffee and dolphins. Evenings with a glass of wine and a sunset that stops you mid-sentence. The sound of waves that puts you to sleep better than anything else. The pelicans flying in low formation right off the deck. And the fact that you can spend an entire week here and never feel like you've seen it all.
Gulf Shores is just 15 miles away for dining, nightlife, golf, and water sports — but Fort Morgan keeps you grounded in something quieter and more beautiful. Once you visit, you'll be planning your return before you even check out.
What makes this property unique
Four things set The Salty Pelican Tuex apart from every other beach rental on the Gulf Coast — and honestly, any one of them alone would be enough.
First: we own the beach. From our house all the way to the shoreline — it's private. No public access, no strangers wandering through, no competition for your patch of sand. That's rare and it's real.
Second: that deck. Our oversized beachfront deck is an absolute showstopper — wide, breezy, and positioned perfectly for unobstructed Gulf views from every angle. Sunrise on the left, sunset on the right, dolphins straight ahead. It's the first thing that made us fall in love with this house, and it never gets old.
Third: the pool — right there on the deck. Added in March 2025, our private pool sits on the beachfront deck with nothing but the Gulf in front of it. Cool off, float around, and take in those views without ever leaving the deck. A private pool with a beachfront backdrop is something truly special, and there's nothing else like it on Fort Morgan.
Fourth: the gathering room. With a full wall of windows overlooking the beach and ocean, this is where the magic happens. Big groups find their way here every time — talking, laughing, cooking, watching the waves. It's not just a living room. It's the heart of the best vacation your group has ever taken. Come experience it for yourself.
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