Location: Homes, Single Family, Gulf Shores West, Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA (Under one hour drive from Mobil and Pensacola airports)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 15)
Keywords: Gulf-Front Home with Pool in gated community
Tropical Dunes is a luxurious 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath professionally decorated Gulf Front beach house. It is located in Fort Morgan, in the beautiful “Dunes” gated community with access to 2 swimming pools, sauna, workout room and 2 hot tubs. The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are only 45 yards away. This peaceful community borders a nature reserve.
All amenities are located conveniently close to the house. The pools are 50 yards away. Everyone will enjoy the easy boardwalk beach access. Parents will appreciate the beach cart we provide to assist with easily and comfortably transporting beach gear down the boardwalk. You will love the convenience and privacy of our enclosed outdoor shower which makes it easy and fun taking care of the little ones.
Families will have a wonderful time at Tropical Dunes. We offer several amenities especially for small children including: children friendly plates and cups, 2 pack-n-play, high chair, booster seat, security gates, bed rails, beach toys, board games, and a DVD & VHS library. For the older kids you will also find an Xbox and an assortment of games.
Throughout our common area you can enjoy unparalleled views of the Gulf of Mexico. For additional viewing enjoyment we provide a 36” TV in the living room and plenty of seating space. In the dining area you will find seating for 15 people. The kitchen is fully accessorized for large groups providing every detail to make cooking a pleasure.
One of the most pleasant times to enjoy the breath-taking views is at sunset when our two large covered Gulf Front decks provide family and friends with the perfect location for a relaxing drink while enjoying the views, the warm breezes, the changing colors of the sky and frequently opportunities to see dolphins playing in the water.
After a full day of frolicking at the beach the comfort of our bedrooms will provide the perfect setting for privacy and relaxation. We have two OCEANFRONT suites with blackout curtains for a sound nights sleep. We have one suite on the main level and the other four upstairs. You will find TVs in all bedrooms. We also have new 100% Egyptian cotton bath towels to pamper you and 450 thread count sheets. All our bed spreads are custom-made. Our sleeping arrangements are flexible: 4 king size beds, 1 bunk (single over single), 1 custom bunk (double over queen) and 1 queen sleeper.
In order to keep you connected while at Tropical Dunes you will also find Wireless Broadband Internet.
Tropical Dunes is the perfect spot to build unforgettable memories with friends and loved ones. Make sure you read our guest book and view our virtual tour.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 2 systems
- Linens Provided : 100% Egyptian bath towels
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : Space for 6 cars
- Beds
- King Bed (4) : All custom bedding
- Bunk Bed (2) : single over single, double over queen
- Convertible Bed
- Crib (2) : pack-n-play
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub (2)
- Sauna
- Cable/Satellite TV (6)
- DVD (3)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library : Movies for adults and children
- Video Game Console : Playstation II with 7 games
- Video Games (7)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool (2) : 1 outdoor, 1 partially indoor/outdoor
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : all appropriate for large parties
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2)
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront : directly on Gulf of Mexico
- Oceanfront : directly on Gulf of Mexico
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 swimming pools, 2 hot tubs, sauna, workout room, wireless high speed internet, boardwalk, satellite TV, 36” flat TV in living room, TVs in all bedrooms, DVD player (2), stereo with CD player, Xbox, barbeque gas grill, ceiling fans, phones, dual central air conditioning units, fully equipped kitchen, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, icemaker, coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven, blender, crock pot, spice rack, custom bedding, black-lined curtains on ocean side, 2 pack-n-play, 2 safety gates, high chair, booster seat, 2 bed rails, 100% Egyptian cotton bath towels, DVD & VHS library for adults and children, beach toys, beach chairs, two large furnished gulf front decks, outdoor enclosed shower, hair dryers, washer and dryer, covered parking. All bed & bath linens provided.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : portable crib, high chir, swing chair, bed rail, security gate
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Walk to nearby Marina with restaurant, close to Bonsecour nature trails and Fort Morgan (historic site).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012 weekly rates: 02/25 - 3/10 = $2,690 03/10 - 04/07 = $3,290
04/07 - 05/12 = $2,990 05/12 - 05/19 = $3,290
05/19 - 05/26 = $3,790 05/26 - 06/02 = $4,990
06/02 - 07/28 = $5,990
07/28 - 08/04 = $5,590 08/04 - 08/11 = $5,090
08/11 - 09/08 = $3,790 09/08 - 10/27 = $2,690
10/27 - 02/23/13 Pls call for Thanksgiving and Christmas rates.
ADD $220 cleaning and Tax of 8.5% & Security Deposit: $1,000.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
My husband and I love Fort Morgan! If you have not been yet, you must check it out!
Why the Owner Chose Homes, Single Family
We have traveled many places and the geography in Fort Morgan was just so attractive. We fell in love with it and decided this would be a great location to spend summers with our children.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Cheers!
The Unique Benefits of this House
Our house is home away from home. Because we have 2 small children we thought of every detail that would make family vacation easy and headache free. We have tons of amenities for everyone. We love the fact that families are building special memories at our property.
Property Photos
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- Tropical Dunes: 45 yards from the Gulf waters - Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan, AL - Alabama Vacation Rental - Gulf-Front Home!
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- Large covered furnished downstairs balcony. Have breakfast outdoors! - Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan, AL - Alabama Vacation Rental - Gulf-Front Home!
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- Large swimming pool a short walk from the house. - Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan, AL - Alabama Vacation Rental - Gulf-Front Home!
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- Indoor pool
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- Professionally decorated!
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- Living Room, 36" flat screen TV, Queen sleeper and fantastic views!
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- Panoramic view of kitchen and dining room, plenty of room to spread out.
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- Six comfortable wrought iron bar stools and all gadgets you might think of.
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- Large dining area with table for 10 people.
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- Large master bedroom with custom bedding and sweeping ocean views.
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- Blue suite, new king size bed with custom bedding.
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- First level suite with new king size bed, custom bedding and window treatment.
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- Gulf-front purple bedroom, new bed + custom bedding, black-lined curtains.
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- Bunk Room for 6 kids! Custom bunk (double over queen) and 1 single over single
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- Beach view of Tropical Dunes, a vacation you won't forget!
Traveler Reviews (67)
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Guest: deanne
(birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07
Review Submitted: 08/12/07
This home is a perfect family vacation home. The bedrooms are large with private baths. There are two large decks which are great for eating, sunning, and hanging out and watching the ocean. The beachfrint location is fabulous!!! You are at the end of the beach and do not have to fight crowds for a spot in the sand!! We had 2 families and gramma and all had plenty of space. Thanks again for sharing this home with us!! Hopefully we will be back!!
Recommended for:
Family stay at Tropical Dunes was delightful!
Guest: falena
(Hurricane, WV)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11
Review Submitted: 10/28/11
We brought four generations of family with us to stay at Tropical Dunes. The house is spacious enough that we could spread out for private time (when needed). The common areas are big enough for us to all hang out together to eat, watch tv, etc. There were enough toys to keep our 4 year old busy all week at the beach. We ended up bringing all of our own baby stuff, but the house has a pack n play, utensils, etc. We hired a beach photographer to come out, and the beach at this property photographed beautifully!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
A great vacation!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/18/11
Review Submitted: 10/06/11
Our stay at Tropical Dunes was so enjoyable. We had a total of 7 adults and 2 children. I felt the pictures were a bit deceiving d/t the walk to the beach. Because of the dunes between the house and the ocean we had to walk down to a boardwalk that went over the dunes. This was ok but just not what we expected. We thought we were going to be right on the beach and 'yelling' distance to those next to the ocean. Everything in the house was great. Everything described that would be there pretty much was. However, there was no gas grill. We used the charcoal and that was fine with us. The tv in one of the main masters went out on Tuesday night. I emailed on Wednesday morning and it was replaced Friday afternoon. There was also food left in the pantry from previous renters. Through the very minor inconveniences this was a very nice vacation and we would probably stay there again. Tropical dunes provided the privacy we wanted. The added touch of waking up with dolphins playing in the ocean that we watched from the balcony was a nice touch. We will recommend this place to others wanting a relaxing vacation in a touristy area without the tourists!
Owner response:Tropical Dunes is a gulf front property. There are no streets between the house and the beach. It is located at the Dunes subdivision. The dunes are protected because of the turtles and beach mouse. The boardwalk is adjacent to the house. It actually makes it for an easier walk than climbing the dunes. We also provide a wonder wheeler. You can literally load it with toys, towels and chairs and pull it with one hand while holding a child's hand. We always mention this to our guests and the boardwalk actually appears in several of the pictures. It was not our intention to misguide anyone. For years we have provided a gas grill. However, guests not always refilled the gas tanks or cleaned it. So the next family always felt a little short changed. To avoid these problems we moved to a charcoal grill. Guest was warned of this prior to check in.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Wonderful Week with all my children and Grandchildren
Guest: none
(Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
Loved it, 14 of us were there for a week and loved every minute of it. I would stay there again. The price was reasonable.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Family Fun
Guest: Woody
(Birmingham, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/16/11
Our stay at Tropical Dunes was fun and enjoyable. There was ample space for all of us (8 adults & 5 children) in the living/eating area. The deck provided many hours of enjoyment for all of us. The baby items that were provided were most helpful to the ones who needed them. Also, the two upstairs walk in closets substituted for bedrooms for the 2 babies who had to sleep in the rooms with their parents. We enjoyed being on the quieter end of the beach. We enjoyed our week there.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Great for kids!
Guest: Lisa156
(Baton Rouge, LA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/22/11
Tropical Dunes was a wonderful place to spend our family vacation. There was ample space for all of us and the balconies were so great! The best part of the stay for us, though, was the supply of kid-friendly "stuff" that was already at the house. The high chair, booster seat, safety gate, pack and play and dishware that we didn't have to worry about breaking were such a great feature for our two nineteen month olds. We were able to enjoy the balocony with the kids without worry, too. We hope to return to enjoy the beach there again!
Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Alabama the Beautiful
Guest: jen
(Plano, Tx)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 06/30/11
Tropical Dunes was the setting for our family vacation last week on Alabama's beautiful gulf coast. We felt right at home with plenty of room for our group of 8 adults and 4 kids. The whole house is comfortable and pretty, but our favorite spot was the spacious deck which looks out at the beautiful beach and water. Between the beach and the pools, we had the best of both worlds! Lovely home, every convenience, beautiful view, good fishing, beach fun in the sun, privacy when needed, togetherness when needed, and the smiles of our grandkids - what's not to love? Great family vacation!
Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Wonderful Vacation
Guest: Mops
(Pontotoc, MS)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11
Review Submitted: 05/30/11
We had a wonderful vacation at Tropical Dunes. Everything is as described or better. This is our fist year to stay in a home....and it will not be our last. We enjoyed the privacy offered by a home as well as room to spread out. The children had their own area and loved the games. We had plenty of towels, kitchen tools and beach equipment. We had a question and Carla emailed the answer promptly. Great time had by grandparents, parents and grandchildren!!! Thanks again for sharing your home.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Family Vacation May 2011
Guest: Amy
(Fulton, MO)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11
Review Submitted: 05/09/11
We had a wonderful trip to Fort Morgan during the first week of May. We had 10 adults and 3 children and had plenty of room in the house. The house is well equipped with everything you need. The kids loved all the beach toys and boogie boards. The beach was beautiful and not at all crowded. We didn't spend much time at the pool because the kids loved the sand. We are hoping to go back again in 2012. I would recommend taking the ferry from Dauphin Island to get to the house if it works into your travel plans. It drops you off just a few miles from the house and you avoid all the stoplights from Mobile down to Gulf Shores. The kids really enjoyed that part of the ride also.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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