Location: Gulf Shores Plantation, Fort Morgan, Alabama, USA (The Plantation is located about 13 miles west of Gulf Shores)
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-7)
Keywords: condo, beach
Our 2 Bedroom Condo was new on the market as of January 1, 2010! All decor, appliances and beds still look brand new. It is a first floor condo so stairs or elevator are not needed. Pull right up to the condo and place suitcases over the railings of the balcony. We are located in Plantation West, the diagonal building near the houses. We have a fully furnished kitchen includes, dishes, pots and pans, blender, toaster, coffee maker. Master bedroom has a queen bed. 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and twin bed. Sofa makes into a sleeper. 2 full baths. Ceiling fans in both bedrooms and in the living area. Living area, kitchen and baths are painted a light butter yellow with accents in greens and blues. One bedroom is a relaxing shade of blue and the other a calming green. Just what you need for a tranquil, calm home away from home!
Outdoor pool is about 135 steps from front door. Boardwalk to the beach is about the same distance. Kiva dunes golf course is just yards way. Other outdoor pools and a tennis court are just a short walk across the parking lot. Indoor pool is across the property. Beaches are beautiful. Let us be a part of your get-away for a relaxing, peaceful time away!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air and Heating
- Linens Provided : Just bring beach towels! Everything else is provided.
- Elevator : You don't need it for our unit though!
- Washer : Coin washers are available a few steps down the hall.
- Dryer : Coin dryers are available a few steps down the hall.
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub : Right outside the condo in the commons areas. Also, one right across the parking lot in the other commons area.
- Sauna : There is a sauna attached to the small workout area in the big tall condo.
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : In living area and both bedrooms DVD/VCR in living area, DVD in bedrooms.
- DVD (3)
- VCR
- Shared Pool (7) : 6 outdoor pools and 1 indoor pool. Kiddie pools also. One pool is about 135 steps from our door! Two others are right across the parking lot.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All appliance are just a year old!
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Blender, crock pot, coffee maker, toaster. Lots of pots and pans. Everything you need!
- Refrigerator : With ice maker!
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Provided on property grounds
- Balcony : It's more of a small patio since we're on the first floor. Great to put your belongings over when unloading.
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 1 Indoor Pool, 6 outdoor pools, gift shop, championship golf next door at Kiva Dunes, Sandwich/coffee shop (Starbucks coffee served,) hot tubs, exercise room, kiddie pools. Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on the beach, 7 lighted tennis courses and 1 unlighted, picnic tables, outdoor grills, gated with guard at gate 24/7, and enough sand and wave action to untie all those knots and help you relax.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be at least 25 to rent
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
Rate Details (In US Dollars only)
January/February .. $99/night .. $500/week .. $1,000/month
March/April....$119/night...$700/week
May....$125/night.....$750/week
June/July/August...$180/night...$1050/week
September.....$125/night.....$750/week
October/November... $119/night ...$700/week
December.... $99/night...$500/week...$1,000/month
Additional Fees: Cleaning fee ($95), 8.5% tax, $150 deposit(refundable) Credit 3%
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2009
We're just regular folks that just happen to be at the right place at the right time! I teach school and he works at the AL DOT. We live in North Alabama with 3 cats. Owning our condo has been a dream come true for us. We just hope your stay is as enjoyable as our visits to the beach have always been.
Why the Owner Chose Gulf Shores Plantation
We started taking our sons down to the Plantation about 15 years ago. They loved it and we loved it. We watched prices slowly crawl up, up, up always looking at real estate books playing the "what if" game. When the real estate market took it's turn for the worse we thought it might be time to see if our "what if" game could be a reality. We contacted a realtor and on one of our visits down, he said he had "a special property" to show us. We walked into the condo, looked at the view and decided to take a leap of faith. We love our condo and we hope that you love it too.
The Unique Benefits of this Condo
The best thing about staying at the Plantation is the location. You are out of the "main drag" but in 20 short minutes you can be back in the middle of things. That's what we have always loved about the condo complex. Being out means there's not a bajillion people on the beach when you want to go play. Plus our boardwalk drops you off at the end of the beach closest to houses. There is room to spread out and enjoy your section of the beach. Taking the 13 mile trip into town gives you many choices to eat in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. The zoo is very close to our intersection. Kids can enjoy Waterville or the Track. Putt-putt is always popular. And of course there is the shopping at the outlet mall in Foley. It's not a trip to the beach without a trip to Souvenir City or one of the other souvenir shops that are along the main drag. So staying out at our condo at the Plantation gives you the best of both worlds! Come on down!
Property Photos
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- View of the gulf and beach looking out our sliding glass door. - Fort Morgan First Floor Condo With Pool
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- Living area - Fort Morgan First Floor Condo With Pool
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- Master Bedroom - Fort Morgan First Floor Condo With Pool
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- 2nd Bedroom
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- Kitchen
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- kitchen table
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- View out of our sliding glass door, slight zoom.
Traveler Reviews (16)
Comfortable unit in a great location
Guest: Debbie
(Smiths Grove, KY )
Date of Stay: 10/01/11
Review Submitted: 11/02/11
My two teenage sons and I enjoyed a 5 day stay during the first week of October during their fall break. The unit was very clean and ready when we arrived even before the official check in time. The first floor location was convenient and the proximity to pools, hot tubs, and the beach access was great. I like the decor and color scheme. I appreciated that there were plenty of towels, games and books for guests to enjoy. Connie was easy to work with and very prompt in here communications. We love the Fort Morgan area and would definitely consider staying in this unit again.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
WOW what a time we had!!!
Guest: Kenny
(Derby, KS)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
We stayed here Sept 2-Sept 6, 2011 during Tropical Storm Lee. We still had a blast. Being from Kansas the wind didn't bother us too bad. We didn't get much beach time, however the pool and hottub facilities were great. Even in the storm. Connie was very nice and easy to work with. She even called to check on us during our stay to see if we were ok. Her condo on the ground floor is very nice. We enjoyed our stay very much and will go back again. Hopefully with good weather. Thanks for all your help and concerns Connie.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Ideal Location
Guest: Lincoln
(Bloomington, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
We had a wonderful time. The location of the condo is ideal. My wife loved the way it was decorated. Very nice place. We have 3 children and the second bedroom with the queen plus a twin bed was perfect for us. Our kids enjoyed the beach and pool adjacent to the property. The security on the grounds made us feel safe. We saw them many times as they were driving around the grounds. Like others pointed out, the first floor access was very nice. We were able to park right next to the unit every day. Connie responded to all of our inquires in a matter of minutes. She made the process of renting super easy.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Vacation
Guest: Cristy B.
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Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
My husband and I stayed in this condo from July 2nd-6th. We had a wonderful time! I loved the condo being on the first floor. We could just walk out, around the corner, and down the boardwalk to the beach. It was Fourth of July weekend, so the place was full, but we did not have any trouble finding a close parking spot or a nice quiet place on the beach. The condo is right next to the pool, but does not face the pool, so we never had any trouble with outside noise. The condo is cute and provided everything we needed during our stay. It was nice to have a full kitchen and two bathrooms! There was also a binder with restaurant menus and a few board games, books, and DVDs. Connie was very pleasant to talk to, and wasn't bothered at all when I called to ask a question. I would definitely recommend this condo.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Family Time at the Beach!
Guest: Bridget L.
(Paducah, Kentucky)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 06/30/11
My family and I rented this condo the week of June 18th. We were so pleased with the condo! Our group included my husband and I, our 3 year old and 3 month old boys and my parents. We were all able to easily cohabitat in this 2 bedroom condo. The twin bed in the 2nd bedroom made a big difference in accomodating our 3 year old. One the best perks about this condo is the first floor location. We backed our van up to the patio and loaded stuff directly into the condo instead of walking all the way around to the actual entry door. When you are loading all that kid stuff, you can imagine the huge advantage that is. It was also nice not to have to deal with steps or elevators for all of our trips to the beach and the pool. The pools here are terrific! It seemed as though there were pools all around us. Our son was particularly impressed with the kiddie pool across the parking lot. Everything was so close including the beach boardwalk! We spent plenty of time enjoying the gulf! The condo had everything you could possibly need and the decorations are really cute! Connie is such a wonderful person to rent from! I contacted her several times before and during our trip with questions and she was always quick to respond and so nice! You will not regret renting from her!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Home Away from Home
Guest: 7 is Enough
(Columbia,MO)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/25/11
We were so pleased with everything. The condo was comfy and the grounds of the resort held many options for the kids to do. We utilized the kitchen a lot with our meals, and found everything we needed. The ground floor patio entrance was a life saver for loading and unloading. The view was lovely. My girls sat on the couch looking very sad the day we left…they did not want to go. There is definitely something carefree about the beach. They have already asked if we are coming back next year. Wish you the best in everything, and we will give high recommendations for your condo …We grabbed a card before we left; This was a great start to our summer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best vacation ever!
Guest: TLC
(KY)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11
Review Submitted: 05/29/11
We recently returned from a week long vacation in this condo. I must say, this was the best vacation my family and I have ever been on. The condo was great and we felt with a young child, the ground floor unit was perfect. It was easily accessible from the parking lot (for bringing in luggage) and also to several pools and the beach. You are only steps away from the boardwalk or to a pool. The owner, Connie, was the best person I have ever dealt with for a vacation rental. She was more than willing to go above and beyond our expectations. We will definitely be repeat customers! (sidenote: for something different to do in Gulf Shores, I recommend a nature tour with Sailaway Charters...great experience!)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
The Best!!!
Guest: Rhiannon
(Georgia)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11
Review Submitted: 04/20/11
We stayed in this condo March of 2011 and we had the best time. We had plenty of room, surrounded by pools and the beach was right outside our door. I have never stayed ground level before (we love to watch the waves in the morning from the balcony) but I was surprised at the view that we had. In all, we had a blast and would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful, family condo. We will be staying again. Thanks Connie...PS, this was a last minute reservation and it was the easiest reservation I have made...Connie was great and didn't have to rent us anything in such short notice. Thanks again for everything!!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Just Another Day in Paradise
Guest: Patty
(Faribault, MN)
Date of Stay: 01/22/11
Review Submitted: 04/11/11
“Just another day in paradise!” We shared that phrase many times while staying at the Plantation in Connie’s condo. This is a very nicely decorated and clean condo. The bedrooms are quite large for families, (very comfortable beds) and the living, kitchen dining area are very nice also. We especially enjoyed the location of the condo being close to two outdoor pools and hot tubs. The morning sun was beautiful and warmed the deck nicely for sunning. In the afternoon we’d head to the courtyard behind the condo building to enjoy the afternoon sun. Walks to the beach were wonderful as it was so close to two boardwalks. Being on the first floor with no steps and ease in unloading groceries and our luggage right from the car over the deck was a big plus. We liked being away from all the hustle and bustle of traffic while on walks around the Plantation, driving to Gulf Shores was no problem. There’s lots of nice places to eat-out close to the Plantation so we didn’t have to drive far is we didn’t want to. Behind the Pines is less than 3 miles east and the Beach Club closer yet and also Kiva Dunes has a restaurant too. Taking a pizza back to our condo from the Connections Café less than a block from our condo was really nice. The Dollar Store is just 8 miles down the road which sells just about everything from clothes to groceries and home goods. I can’t say enough about this wonderful place. Try it! You’ll like it!! Minnesota in the summer- - Alabama in the winter. Keep a light on Connie, We’ll be back for sure! Patty and Harry
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Just Another Day in Paradise
Guest: Patty
(Faribault, MN)
Date of Stay: 01/22/11
Review Submitted: 04/11/11
“Just another day in paradise!” We shared that phrase many times while staying at the Plantation in Connie’s condo. This is a very nicely decorated and clean condo. The bedrooms are quite large for families, (very comfortable beds) and the living, kitchen dining area are very nice also. We especially enjoyed the location of the condo being close to two outdoor pools and hot tubs. The morning sun was beautiful and warmed the deck nicely for sunning. In the afternoon we’d head to the courtyard behind the condo building to enjoy the afternoon sun. Walks to the beach were wonderful as it was so close to two boardwalks. Being on the first floor with no steps and ease in unloading groceries and our luggage right from the car over the deck was a big plus. We liked being away from all the hustle and bustle of traffic while on walks around the Plantation, driving to Gulf Shores was no problem. There’s lots of nice places to eat-out close to the Plantation so we didn’t have to drive far is we didn’t want to. Behind the Pines is less than 3 miles east and the Beach Club closer yet and also Kiva Dunes has a restaurant too. Taking a pizza back to our condo from the Connections Café less than a block from our condo was really nice. The Dollar Store is just 8 miles down the road which sells just about everything from clothes to groceries and home goods. I can’t say enough about this wonderful place. Try it! You’ll like it!! Minnesota in the summer- - Alabama in the winter. Keep a light on Connie, We’ll be back for sure! Patty and Harry
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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