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 Gulf Shores Beach. 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.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 23 min drive - 29.5 km
The Wharf - 26 min drive - 35.1 km
Tropic Falls at OWA - 32 min drive - 45.4 km
Getting around
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Sassy Bass - 5 min drive
Jesse’s On The Bay - 8 min drive
Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - 9 min drive
The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 5 min drive
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 4 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 Nov 4, 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 Nov 29, 2026 start from $711, 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.
I stayed here with my family, 8 adults and 3 kids, and we were all very comfortable and loved this house. Everything was exactly as we hoped it would be and lots of nice personal touches including puzzles and books, which came in handy during the tropical storm. We loved the lower deck, which had tons of room and was a cool shady spot with great ocean and beach views.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.