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Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Great windows! You only see water when sitting on the sofa. Like being on a ship

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Fort Morgan Beach
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!

As close to the beach as you can get! Melonheads is a family friendly rental and has an open concept Living-Dining-Kitchen area with vaulted ceilings and breathtaking views of the ocean and beautiful beach with floor to ceiling windows. Dining Table seats 6-8 and large island seats 6. (12-14 total dining seats available) Fully equipped kitchen for those that like to stay in and make the most of your time at the beach. You will not want to miss out on this beautiful home!
There are four bedrooms on the main floor with 2.5 bathrooms: The east wing has a full bathroom and 2 bedrooms: King Bedroom and Queen /Twin bunk bedroom . The west wing has a full bathroom and 2 bedrooms: King Bedroom and King Bedroom. Upstairs you will find one Master Bedroom with views of the beach. Includes a King Bed and sitting area, and a large master bathroom with separate tub and shower.
There are four covered parking spaces at the front of the house and a large deck beneath the house that looks out onto the ocean. This makes for a fantastic area to dine, play games and relax in the shade. This area also features a fully functioning outdoor shower with hot and cold water.
Located in the desirable beach community of Surf Side Shores, just past the renowned World Class Kiva Dunes Golf course! Very close to a small local grocery/hardware/liquor and seafood shop when you don't want to drive into Gulf Shores. However, you are only 20 minutes to big chain grocery stores and restaurants. The best of both worlds. All the amenities but you are far enough away from the crowds to claim this as your own little piece of heaven.
Available for Saturday to Saturday weekly rental in the peak summer months. Minimum 4 days rental during other months, and please call if you have interest in monthly rental. No student groups are accepted at all, renters must be over 25 years to rent and prior to arrival we require a copy of the license of the person booking. Sorry, No Pets allowed and no smoking.
Please feel free to call/text with any questions, Melissa 901 438.1107 or Eddie 901 481 0341.
Melissawilbanks@att.net
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Travel bed w/thick mattress, high chair, stroller
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Events

No events allowed
No grad, bachelor/ette or spring brk parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping allowed
If you break one of the plastic Adirondack chairs.....easy fix, go to Ace hardware in Gulf Shores and buy another one for $15 to replace it.
Put everything back where you found it. Do not take any indoor furniture outside. All tents/chairs must be brought up to base of stairs at night
You must provide a copy of drivers license for the person making reservation and person on the credit card/paying if they are not the same person.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1521626
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No grad, bachelor/ette or spring brk parties
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Gulf Highlands, a neighborhood in Gulf Shores. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Dauphin Island Beaches. Traveling with kids? Consider Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Billy's Seafood. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, parasailing and motor boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water! on Sep 9, 2026 start from $991, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores vacation home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour Bay. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host kept in communication. House was well stocked. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family!Great view and close to beach. Wonderful week with family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, wonderful outdoor seating areas. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, well stocked

Great property, as close as you can get to the beach. One of the best stocked kitchen in a rental I have ever seen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2025
Thank you for your review Robyn! This is our second home and we do try to have it stocked. I hope you will come back again in the future. We are always updating something every year and right now we have new windows and exterior paint coming just next week.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for 2 families

Great stay and house was clean and as described. Owners were incredibly responsive and house had everything needed for a great beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty much perfect!!

We had the best time at the Melonheads Beach House! Great location, rooms and beds were so cozy and comfortable and the hosts couldn’t have been more accommodating. Our grandchildren LOVED all the toys too. Lots of memories were made and we can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

A beautiful place with beach access and everything we needed to relax and enjoy. Amazing to watch our boys with their sons playing in the sand and waves. Brought back great memories of when they were little. Sunrise and sunset views topped off a great week.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We’ll be back!

We had an amazing time and had plenty of room for our extended families, would definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Week

superb property - perfect in every way. great owner - very engaged and provided seamless instructions for check in/out. truly a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week with grandchildren

The house has everything you need for a week on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the review. We invite our five star review guest to book direct with a slight savings if they would like to return in the future. Let us know if we need to block off a week for you next year or if you would like to be on our email list for last minute availability specials.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible view and location

My family and I really enjoyed this house. The view from the kitchen/living room is unreal. The house layout is great and the beachfront location can't be beat. We will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach house stay

Really nice house. Nice big windows. Lots of beach toys. Loved the plastic beach chairs. Nice seating area under the upper deck
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the review. We invite our five star review guest to book direct with a slight savings if they would like to return in the future. Let us know if we need to block off a week for you next year or if you would like to be on our email list for last minute availability specials.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beachfront stay

This property is located on a quiet stretch of beach, far away from the touristy areas. We had 11 in our party and everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in and there was plenty of space for everyone. This is a great place for extended family to enjoy time together. We even had our groceries delivered by Instacart so we didn’t have to leave the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

House had everything you could need. So many toys and beach chairs. And the space under the house was a fantastic place to be outside and out of the sun. Had a fantastic time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun at the beach

Plenty of space including a really nice sitting/eating area under the house, it’s shady and the ocean breeze keeps it cool. Lots of beach toys for the kids located in a storage room under the house. This is our 3rd year to stay here and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful beachfront home!

We went for spring break with our family of six adults and two elementary school aged kids. We had a wonderful time being ON THE BEACH and staying in this lovely home. We had perfect weather and enjoyed being able to get the most possible beach time in by being steps away from the sand and ocean! Kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need and we were glad to have an ice machine for coolers and cocktails. We will for sure be going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacay

This tripped checked one item off my bucket list! I’ve always wanted to stay in a beach house with my adult children and grandchildren. We had a blast! This property provided us with all we needed and the backyard is the ocean with amazing sunsets. We had plenty of room and we all enjoyed the outside shaded sitting area below the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home on the beach!

This home has it all. You practically don't need to bring anything other than your clothes and food. The setup of the property was perfect. And the location can't be beat. Steps from the beach. There's all sorts of beach items to use. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Beverly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really enjoyed our stay.

My overall impression was good. The only thing we were really disappointed with was a lot of the windows in the front room. There was moisture between the panes and you could not see out of them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This was the perfect home and location for our family (six adults and four children). It is away from the huge condos so the beach is not overcrowded. It was wonderful setting on the shaded deck seeing and listening to the surf. And, there is a gentle slope so the kids could get quite a ways from shore without getting very deep. There is one problem, it will spoil you. We all agreed that this was our best vacation ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Everyone was pleased with our stay, the short walk to the beach was fantastic. The house gave us room to gather or seek some privacy. The kitchen was well equipped, and the washer and dryer was a huge plus. The only thing lacking was a lift for getting luggage etc. up the steps, thanks to our grandkids it worked for us, but may not work for others. Overall wonderful trip and beach house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Thanksgiving to Remember

We had a small family reunion for Thanksgiving in Gulf Shores. We came from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Tennessee. We watched both sunrise and sunset over the water from the same deck. We were able to swim and walk out to sandbars the week of Thanksgiving - something unheard of in the states we all came from (in fact, many of us returned to snow!) The kitchen was AMAZINGLY well stocked! And large enough to allow multiple people to prepare their dishes at the same time. We had a great time - and I'm sure anyone reading this will too!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JeMae G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Holiday

We were 3 couples enjoying a 4 night stay in March. The house is beautiful with fabulous views of the ocean, large open spaces and a king bed and private bath for each couple. The house is in a quiet area and easy driving distance to Gulf Shores and the Dauphin Island Ferry. Gorgeous beaches and a wildlife preserve nearby for walking and birding. We watched lots of dolphins swimming each morning while eating breakfast. Relaxing upper and lower decks face the ocean. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, clean and airy. Plenty of games, books and DVDs on site for guests to enjoy. Reasonably priced for the location. We were thrilled with our stay. Perfect for medium to large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peggy B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location

Location is wonderful. Literally steps from the ocean and the space below deck was lovely for early morning coffee while enjoying the views. Unfortunately the house was not ready upon arrival. We had to wait 2 hours for the housekeeper to finish which was hard after nearly a 12 hour drive. We understand things happen but wished we could have at least been notified of the delay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2021
I am so sorry you had to wait on the cleaning crew. This is not typical but there have been some employment issues this year with the pandemic and we were lucky that this was an isolated incidence with our cleaning company. As you can tell we typically have fantastic reviews and i do hope that your stay was pleasant and that the house and location lived up to your expectations. Melissa
Verified

4/10 Poor

john s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

Beach front was beautiful, enjoyed private beach and Fort Morgan location. Property has maintenance issues: Gutter down on deck Dishwasher had cleaning issues Wall separating living room from bedrooms showed evidence of prolonged water damage Mold smell, DampRid around the inside of house Railing on deck loose & unsafe Keurig did not work No grout in tile throughout house. One shower could not use, afraid of falling through floor Furniture on bottom deck rusted through We picked property because of all the great reviews? We were very disappointed, would not stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2022
I had to check to make sure you were really a guest at our house. I am sorry you had such a disappointing stay, I do wish you had contacted me at any point of your stay. Our house is booked so much that it may be awhile between my visits and I rely on guests and crew to let me know if something isn’t right. To help address some of the items: Gutter seemed to come loose in recent storm (has been since repaired) The dishwasher is new….? (Had a service man go and he had to replace a piece that someone broke on the tablet dispenser) We did buy the house three years ago with that painted paneling in living room that has a buckle in it…no moisture detected then or now. Yes, We do keep Damprid in the house…well, because it is the beach and there is moisture in the air. Thank you for letting me know about the deck and railing…we will definitely check and secure, once again…salt air keeps us on our toes and we do repairs every time we visit. The guest after you stated the keurig did work, but they also stated that someone had bent the needle that punctures the cup and they straightened it. FYI: We do have a regular coffee pot provided so you are never without a coffee maker. No tile grout? Well, yes the grout is looking worn due to movement in the house from storms. We do plan to replace the tile floor and carpets with Luxury vinyl wood look flooring…as soon as we have a few weeks without rentals…looks like that is a winter repair!. We see no issue with shower, WE had someone inspect after your claim of fear of falling through. The bathroom tub/shower enclosure is a “All in one piece” and may have some flex to it. So that is all they could find. Our wicker sofas on the deck are in their 4th summer. We have not heard that they were in bad shape from anyone andthe people before you were regulars and said it was fine when they were there….I guess you just happened to be the one that it decided to break on….sorry. We would love to hear if there are ever any issues so we can move toward replacing it….and after we heard from you about the sofas…we now have brand new ones…just like the old ones! We have great reviews and people come back every year to stay here because we have the space, THE view, THE deck and a price that is below others in the neighborhood. It is our home….I mean it REALLY is our second home and we spend time here from sept to April. I hate you had a disappointing time but even more regretful for me is that I did not address the stinky fish bait you left in our little fridge that almost ruined it…which I now assume was spiteful and not just a mishap. :(

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Wilbanks 901-438-1107

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We have been making beach trips together since 1988. We have been to many beaches of Florida and Alabama but after bringing our family to this area for years, we finally decided we wanted to own a little slice of heaven too. We have taken notes on what we enjoyed most about all the other rentals we stayed in and are striving to make this a well equipped house that showcases all the fun a family can have here.
This isn't just a rental, this is our second home and we spend a lot of time here so we are looking for families that will be respectful and treat it well.

Why they chose this property

We love Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan and feel comfortable here. We always dreamed of having our own place and knew there were certain amenities we wanted in a beach house to accommodate how we "beach". We fell in love with this house immediately. We looked at quite a few over the course of a full year before choosing this home. We travel with my husbands brother and his family every year so finding a house that had space for all of us was important. It didn't have to be huge, it just needed to be "family friendly" because our kids are now giving us grandkids! We wanted an entertaining space that the whole family could hang out and this open concept living/dining/kitchen was a start. But honestly it was when we stepped on the deck that is under the house that really cinched the deal. It is a large entertaining space with fantastic views, picnic tables, chairs, grill, outdoor shower and shade. We can play corn hole here, listen to music, dance and have dinner while listening to the waves. The kitchen is large enough for all of us to gather and make our special dinners that we do and seating for all of us, too!

What makes this property unique

With 5 bedrooms there is space for a good group. Each room has either a king or queen bed and there isn't a "bunk room" but there is a bunk in one of the queen rooms. We opted to not have fold out couches because really who wants to sleep on one of those?! 3.5 bathroom plus an enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water means that getting ready to go out is a breeze. There is an ice maker so you never run out of ice for all those beachy beverages. We stocked the kitchen with crockpots, blenders, coffee makers, food processor, toaster, dishes and cookware for whatever you need. We have a storage room with a few beach chairs and toys that you welcome to use, just please return them. Leave something if you don't want to carry it back home so that next renter can enjoy it. There is a Weber grill, Please be careful of the coals. There are many games and puzzles in the living room cabinet. We have provided sofa covers in the bottom drawer of the TV entertainment center...if you are like some of our group, and you know you are likely to spill...feel free to use the covers!

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