Location: Homes, Single Family, Gulf Shores West, Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA (On Ft. Morgan Peninsula, right past Kiva Dunes!) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: House
Beach vacations the way they used to be... This Gulf-oriented home, just steps from beach access and the Gulf of Mexico is located in the quaint sea-side village of Morgantown on the Ft. Morgan Peninsula in Gulf Shores. From the palm tree lined entrance to the white sandy, uncrowded beaches of the Gulf Coast you will find a wonderful family getaway. Morgantown provides private beach access for community residents, a private pool (with a second pool due to be completed by summer) and private lighted tennis courts.
Our house, License To Chill, is meant to feel the laid back style of the Caribbean. The house is professionally decorated in the bright colors of the Caribbean Islands. Colorful sofas, chairs and painted furniture all combine to bring to mind the laid back feeling of being on a Caribbean Island.
The first floor includes an expansive living room with a queen sleeper sofa, love seat and chair. For entertainment we have included a large TV complete with DVD/VCR player. The dining area includes a large farmhouse table with seating for six as well as a breakfast bar complete with stools.
The full kitchen includes upscale appliances including a smooth top stove, microwave, and dishwasher! Full cooking utensils and pots and pans are provided.
A large dining room table with six chairs provides ample eating space along with a good view out to the beach.
The first floor also includes one bedroom with a king bed and a private full bath. A beautiful porch, running the width of the house allows you to relax and look out to the beach. It includes a high top table and chairs as well as speakers with volume controls to enjoy your favorite beach music while you relax.
The upstairs includes three bedrooms. The large master suite includes a king bed, private full bath and a private balcony looking out to the beach. A TV with DVD player is also included. The second upstairs bedroom is complete with a queen bed, and TV and DVD player. The third upstairs bedroom has two twin beds and a TV and DVD player. The two upstairs bedrooms share a large bathroom.
Consistent with upscale houses, our house comes complete with unlimited local and long distance phone service. We also include wireless high-speed internet access. We have installed a high quality stereo system in the living room and have speakers on the front porch for listening to your favorite beach music.
The private beach access to the gulf is just steps away. The private community pool is across the street for easy access. The lighted community tennis courts are also nearby.
In addition to the beach, the Fort Morgan Peninsula is central to a number of other activities. Should you want to combine golf with your beach vacation, some of the top golfing in Alabama is close. Kiva Dunes, the number three ranked course in Alabama and the number one public course (by Golf Digest) is less than two miles away. Also close by is the Peninsula Golf Club. This course routed along the beach woodlands and Mobile Bay is a good test for golfers of all ages. Other golf courses include 54 holes at Craft Farms which includes courses designed by Arnold Palmer and Larry Nelson, the links-styled course at Glen Lakes and the tough Lost Key course designed by Arnold Palmer that winds through the coastal marsh. Whatever your playing level, you will find an enjoyable and affordable course to fit your needs.
If water sports and fishing are your bag, you will find a public launching ramp less than a mile away for access to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Just down the street is Fort Morgan Marina with full service marina facilities (and a very good bay front restaurant). The location of our house provides easy access to the excellent fishing of Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and great spots to try out your jet skis!
Shopping opportunities abound. Whether you are looking for that perfect souvenir to commemorate your trip, or are looking for the upscale shopping of all your favorite name brands, you will find them nearby. The souvenir shops of Gulf Shores are an easy drive and include ample parking. The huge Riviera Outlet Center in Foley is less than a half hour away and includes all of your favorite brands. The boutiques of the beach are all aligned along Highway 182 and are just minutes away.
Of course, no trip to the Gulf Coast is complete without sampling the wonderful local fresh seafood. The dining opportunities seem endless. The Gulf Shores dining favorites such as Mikees, Gulf Shore Steamers, The Shimp Basket and SunPlace Else I and II will provide you the opportunity to sample local seafood. Of course, other dishes for you landlubbers are also available. Most all of the restaurants are very kid friendly and include children's menus.
Whatever your interests, you will find them convenient and accessible to our house.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed : Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD (5)
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Shared Pool : Two Community Pools
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony (3)
- View/Location
- Beach View : Good views of the beach and the Gulf of Mexico
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Full Size Washer and Dryer, Linens and Bath Towels provided
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter 10 January 1-February 28 $500/week, $100/night
Spring 2012 March 3-MAy 25 $1250/week
Summer 2012 May 26-August 10 $2250/week
Fall 2012 August 27-November 2 $1250/week
Winter 2011 November 3-March 1, 2013 $500/week $100/night
Daily Rates Available in the off-season, 2 nights minimum stay contact for rate
Cleaning Fee of $195, Occupancy Tax of 8.5% not included in rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- View from Beach Side - Gulf Shores, Alabama Real Estate
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- Living Room - Gulf Shores, Alabama Real Estate
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- Kitchen and Dining Room - Gulf Shores, Alabama Real Estate
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- Master Bed Room
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- Living Room
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- Downstairs Bedroom
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- Queen Bedroom
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- Twin Bedroom
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Traveler Reviews (6)
Great Experience!
Guest: Katie G.
Date of Stay: 08/18/11
Review Submitted: 08/22/11
We just got home yesterday and had a wonderful time!! Great experience with the booking process, and all the information we were given about the rental space was accurate! The house was nicely furnished, nicely decorated, clean, and in walking distance from the beach! I went with a group of college students from our church and we all had a really fun time! The beach wasn't super busy, so we had plenty of room to spread out! Still close enough to town for us to go in for dinner, the Track, Waterville, etc. The neighborhood was quiet, but we did talk to some of the neighbors and they were all very friendly! I would definitely recommend this house to a friend or relative and hope to come back another time!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
really great get-away from Gulf Shores madness
Guest: Mark R.
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
We simply loved this house. When we rented it, we didn't realize it was 15 miles from Gulf Shores out towards Ft. Morgan...but it's still on the beach, and away from the traffic and loudness of Gulf Shores. It was absolutely wonderful. In a little "neighborhood" of houses on the beach, it's a block from the beach, next to one of two community pools...plenty of space, in fairly good shape, given it's a rental and sees ALOT of different traffic...even has high speed internet and cable TV and new kitchen appliances. The price was more than reasonable...it's low compared to other properties in the neighborhood. Would I come back again? You bet I would...in a heartbeat. I had all my kids and their spouses and little ones too, and it was a unanimous THUMBS UP on this place...we are all thrilled with it, and really glad for the seclusion from the city and the traffic.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Awesome Spring Break spot!!
Guest: Kristi
(O'Fallon, MO)
Date of Stay: 03/13/11
Review Submitted: 05/31/11
My family and I stayed at this property over spring break 2011. We had a fantastic time. Property was very nice, clean and just a short walk from the beautiful beach!! Couldn't have been better. We can't wait to go back!!
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
First Time Gulf Shores Visitor
Guest: Julie L
(Lake in the Hills, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/27/09
Review Submitted: 07/07/09
This was our first trip to Gulf Shores and we really enjoyed it. The location of this beach house is ideal. There are ocean views from the porches and the windows in the family/dining room and upstairs master bedroom. The pool is just steps away and the beach access is just beyond the pool. There was always a nice breeze when sitting outside. The home has a nice floor plan and was very comfortable. The location in Morgantown is away from the hustle and bustle of Gulf Shores, but driving in to the grocery and restaurants was reasonable. There was a fresh shrimp vendor that came through twice a day. We went into Mobile to the USS Alabama Battleship and stopped at Lambert's Cafe on the way back. Great home cooked food and quite an experience. On our way home, we were already talking about going back next summer.
Owner response:Thanks Julie, it was great to meet you and your family. Hurry back! Tim
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Couldn't Have Been Better!
Guest: OliviaM
(Hodgenville, KY, United States)
Date of Stay: 04/20/08
Review Submitted: 04/29/08
My Husband and I decided that we were going to go to gulf shores for our honeymoon and invited 6 of our friends to go with us. We looked around for a house to rent and found License to Chill. This 4 bedroom 3 bath house was absolutely wonderful. The master suite was terrific for a honeymoon. We had a king size bed, our own adjoining bath and walk in closet with our own balcony. We had a wonderful view of the beach and the gulf. I am definitely interested in coming back here next time or somewhere in the same area. The neighbors that we had at the time were very friendly and our walk to the beach was a breeze. We rented very last minute and was very impressed with the cleanliness of the house and the property and all the amenities that was provided that we didn't have to bring on our own. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a wonderful quiet getaway. We ate at Lamberts Cafe at it was a wonderful experience, not only was the service wonderful but the food was terrific. We went to the tanger outlet mall and it is so big you could spend almost a whole day there and the deals really are good.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Everything I hoped for!
Guest: Marbles
(Sequim, Washington)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08
Review Submitted: 02/21/08
We had a wonderful time at "License to Chill". It had everything we needed, the beach is terrific and the February weather was great, 70 degrees most days. The house was just as described and close enough to Gulf Shores to enjoy the attractions and resturants there, yet nice to come home to the guiet, peaceful surroundings. It is a great house to share with another family, as there is a master downstairs and up. Everyone had privacy when they wanted it. Thanks Tim, we hope to return next year. Kathy PS Our favorite resturant was Lulu's, and we planned it for "down times" and did great, even on Valentines Day! It was one of the highlights for our grandchildren when they visited.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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