“Sandy” is the ideal family beach house. We spent much of our youth on the gulf coast, so we know what families look for in a beach home. We offer a private pool, outdoor hot & cold shower, comfortable beds, and enough sit-down dining and sleeping space for 10 (huge dining table). Our beautiful home has stunning gulf views from the front and beach forest views from the back. Our feet never hit the pavement since we are just a few steps from the gulf. Our three screened-in porches are a bird watcher’s paradise. Sea turtles, the endangered beach mouse, and other diverse wild life thrive here. Bottle Nose Dolphins are almost a daily site, and during certain times of the year, the famous Blue Angels practice their air shows in our view. The adjoining gulf side neighborhoods provide us with a safe place to ride bikes, and we are a short sand trail walk to a restaurant, grocery, and liquor store. Our guests will never want to leave this perfect beach house. The main house upstairs includes a queen bedroom with private bathroom and a screen porch; the sea turtle room with two adult-friendly twins; and a day room that converts to a private bedroom with locking, acoustical accordion doors (the two adult-friendly twins can be joined). Sandy also includes a second component: a separate guest cabin on the ground level. The cabin makes for an ideal suite for a couple or a hangout for those surly teenagers. The cabin includes a private queen bedroom with screened-in porch, a full bathroom, and a day room with two comfy twin beds and kitchenette (French doors make the day room private). Wanting to spoil our guests a little, we also include these other amenities: an ice maker machine, three beach bikes, beach umbrellas, a big beach cart, and well-stocked, quality kitchen utensils. Our kitchen has a gas range and a large quartz counter top with bar stools for fellowship. Our on-demand hot water system keeps those showers hot for all in the group. For our hi-tech generation, Sandy is equipped with five flat screen tvs and hi-speed Internet with free WiFi. Sandy is the best family beach house in Fort Morgan!
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is in the city centre 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
Fort Morgan - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 31 min drive - 35.1 km
Getting around
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
Sassy Bass - 6 min drive
The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 5 min drive
Jesse’s On The Bay - 8 min drive
Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - 6 min drive
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does PRIVATE GROUND FLOOR APT INCLUDED! PRIVATE POOL! GULF VIEWS! BEST LOCATION have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is PRIVATE GROUND FLOOR APT INCLUDED! PRIVATE POOL! GULF VIEWS! BEST LOCATION pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at PRIVATE GROUND FLOOR APT INCLUDED! PRIVATE POOL! GULF VIEWS! BEST LOCATION ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at PRIVATE GROUND FLOOR APT INCLUDED! PRIVATE POOL! GULF VIEWS! BEST LOCATION ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is PRIVATE GROUND FLOOR APT INCLUDED! PRIVATE POOL! GULF VIEWS! BEST LOCATION located?
Located in Gulf Shores, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Edith Hammock are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Though we had significant rain for two days we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Easy beach access, adequate linens, screened in porches, very comfortable house. Etc.
The rental was clean and very well stocked with towels and other essentials. It also has plenty of beach equipment to use. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Absolutely everything about our stay was perfect! Check-in was the easiest we have ever had and every amenity was better than described. My husband and I stayed a week with our daughter and family. We could have arrived with just our clothes for the week and left our beach gear at home because everything we could have wanted was waiting for us. My husband and I enjoyed the ground level apartment that gave us a little separation. Thank you so much for sharing this piece of paradise!
We had an amazing week. The house exceeded our expectations. We were so pleased to see all of the kitchen necessities we would ever need readily available. The house was so clean, as was the washer and dryer (sometimes in other places we have stayed, they are dirty and gross). Truly, this house was a perfect fit for our very large family. Thank you to the owners! We will definitely be back!
Everything just as expected - pool was perfect and home was spacious, clean and comfortable with scenic views. Wish we could have stayed longer but will be back!
We just returned from a week at Sandy, our 2nd year, and I can't say enough nice things about this place. Sandy is thoughtfully stocked with kitchen items, plenty of soft towels, games, etc. The most thoughtful items are the beach wagon, which is a lifesaver with carrying beach items across the sand, and the ice maker, which is perfect for filling the cooler. We can't wait for our next visit.
We love returning to Big Sandy every time. From our 18 month old to our 18 year old, the house is perfect for all of our children. The pool was fantastic every day. The beach close. We are excited to return, again, soon.
Our stay at Sandy was wonderful! We especially enjoyed the pool with our grandchildren! The place was larger than it seemed in the pictures and the 5 completely separate sleep areas were appreciated leaving privacy for the adults! The view was excellent. There's a wide, full lot view of the ocean on each side! We could enjoy the ocean view and crashing waves sound from the front porch and pool! And the ocean feels close to you from this location. The 3 full baths inside, in addition to the outside shower stalls, as well as the beach buggy/beach items made the stay pleasant. It was a vacation to remember!
This is a great location! The house was exactly as described. They have all the amenities that you could ask for. Pool toys, beach chairs, grill, ice maker,Extra refrigerator. We were so happy about having extra towels. All those small things really add up to a relaxing vacation. We will be returning for sure!!
Fantastic and spacious beach house! Our group of 6 adults had a blast. Technically it's behind the first row of beach homes, but nice views of the ocean from the pool and the screened in porch. Short walk to the beach. Pool was small, but perfect for cooling off. Plenty of linens and towels for all the bedrooms & bathrooms. We loved the convenience of the big icemaker, second fridge, and outdoor shower. This part of Fort Morgan was not crowded at all, just a few families. Walkable to a decent restaurant (Sassy Bass), Dollar General a couple miles away, Wal-Mart and anything else you would need about 15–20 minutes away.
We just spent a week at Sandy for spring break. The house is perfect! Very clean, spacious and has everything you need to make your stay comfortable. We loved the screened porches, the pool, and the ocean view! The beach is steps from the house and there are plenty of beach items provided. We enjoyed being in the quieter area of Fort Morgan but close enough to drive to Gulf Shores to shop and have dinner a couple of times. The owners were excellent with their communication and a pleasure to deal with. We have been on many beach vacations and this was my absolute favorite. I recommend this beautiful house and hope to return again in the future!
We have stayed here multiple times and keep coming back. They have everything you can think of, including some really nice touches, like the separate thermostats in each room.
This home had all the conveniences of our home and was the perfect getaway. We loved being steps from the beach and relaxing in the private pool while grilling for dinner. Will definitely recommend to friends and family!
We had a wonderful time staying at the Sandy home. It has everything you need. The front screened in porch is wonderful for your morning coffee and to view the gulf view. The owners have an overabundance of beach items and infant supplies.
The house was spotless and comfortable.
Thank you so much for making our family vacation perfect.
We will be back next October!
Loved the layout, location, amenities etc. they thought of everything on this one.
Plenty of towels. Great post-beach shower area for two.
Plenty of space. Cooking equipment etc.
The “apartment” downstairs probably fits another family, but for sure fits another whole couple.
Everything was great!
We love Sandy. We have stayed there 3 times. We love that they have thought of everything. Favorites are the pool, screened porch, beautiful kitchen, bungalow downstairs, private outdoor shower, and plenty of floats and bikes. The kitchen is also stocked with every appliance you might need!
Laura R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Glenn and Kendra Richardson
Sandy was inspired by my husband's family beach house designed by an architect from Mobile in the 1950s. My husband took design elements from this family beach house as a model for our house. Sandy's modern architecture combines concrete, stainless steel, cedar, pine, and Ipe (a Brazilian hardwood about as hard as concrete) to make a beautiful, masculine, powerful statement. Exposed construction materials emphasize both its strength and beauty.
Why they chose this property
First came the lot. We found the lot that had everything we were looking for. See Unique Benefits below for an explanation.
What makes this property unique
Storm surge is a reality here, so building back from the beach a little onto some of the highest elevation on the peninsula protects us and positions us to having a really great view of the beach and our lovely adjoining neighborhood. Sandy sits at the dead end of a little road on a water access point--so the beach is JUST RIGHT THERE. We have the best of both worlds here at Sandy: a house that sits on the edge of pristine beach wilderness and a location near the town center. We never have to drive our car when we are here; we either walk or ride bikes wherever we desire to go. We live in harmony with some very special wildlife, including the sea turtle and beach mouse, yet we walk a short beach trail to a well-stocked marketplace that provides us with all that we need. If we do choose to drive somewhere, we are an easy, 15-minute drive to all the chain places (Rouses, Publix, Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, etc). And though we are also this short drive to some famous festivals-- including Shrimp Fest and the Hangout Festival--we find ourselves being totally grounded by our therapeutic paradise here at Sandy.
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