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The Ruff Life Beach House - Fort Morgan -Large Dog Friendly

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Sunrise
View from pier
Street view
Back deck
Front deck

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101932 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third bedroom

2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Main Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Third Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Ruff Life Beach House - Fort Morgan -Large Dog Friendly

The Ruff Life Beach House, built in 2017 is a 1932 square foot 3 bedroom/3 bathroom water front home, located on the south shore of Mobile bay in Fort Morgan. A covered deck, the entire width of the house, has breathtaking views of the bay. A partially covered deck faces the west, with views of the bay. Just a few steps to fishing off of a pier. Pier is shared with our neighbor to the south, it is NOT a community pier. Enjoy the private beach, which is ideal for the kids and pups alike, with no worries of an undertow. There is a fenced kennel for the pups.

Owners are local!

You can now rent adult or kid kayaks or canoe from us!

One flight to enter the house. This waterfront home has tile floor throughout. A well stocked kitchen opening to dining and living areas, all facing the bay and the covered porch. The upgraded kitchen features granite counters and lots of prep area for those family vacation meals. The house has a split floor plan with the King master on the South side of the house. The master bath has a soaking tub with a separate walk-in shower. The North side of the house has a King guest room with private bath. The third guest room has two bunks (twin over full). This room shares the hall bathroom.

This beautiful bay house is less than a mile to the marina and Tacky Jacks restaurant, and about a mile to the ferry and Ft Morgan, there is a full service Marina and Boat Launch at Ft Morgan on the bay side, convenient to the Pass and deep sea fishing. It is about 3 blocks to the Gulf Beach. ** Weekly Only in summer seasons, Saturday to Saturday****3 Night Min in Spring ** No Dog Size Restriction** Up to (3) dogs allowed with one nonrefundable $125 pet fee** $75 Property Fee is a non-refundable fee for Safely Insurance**
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
No size restriction
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Gulf Shores Golf Club. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 22 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 37.0 km
  • The Wharf - 27 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ruff Life Beach House - Fort Morgan -Large Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ruff Life Beach House - Fort Morgan -Large Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ruff Life Beach House - Fort Morgan -Large Dog Friendly?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Ruff Life Beach House - Fort Morgan -Large Dog Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Fort Morgan Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Edith Hammock are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shalane h.

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

We had a wonderful time.

Great location, great layout. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

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

Family beach visit

This was a beautiful home with a stunning view of the canal. The neighborhood was so quiet and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Peacefully beautiful

What an amazing place. Loved sitting on the deck in the morning listening to the water and reading. We had quite a bit a windy days so it sounded like waves of the ocean. Would definitely a stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H., Memphis, TN

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

Great stay at Ruff Life

We had a wonderful trip and enjoyed our stay at the house. The location was perfect for us and we loved all of the options the home offered: lazy days right outside the door on the bay, pulling the boat up to the dock for days on the water or a quick drive over to the gulf side. I will agree with another renter that the 2nd master bed is uncomfortable but other than that, nothing but great things to say about this propery and owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Perfect!

We could not have had a better stay. The house is so comfortable with enough kitchen utensils and appliances to make cooking a pleasure. Just bring your favorite spices, oils and vinegars and you’ll be all set. The location is peaceful with an easy walk to the Gulf side beach and friendly neighbors. Dawn goes above and beyond to be helpful. Fort Morgan is a great beach for people and dogs and this house is the perfect location.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Beautiful Home!

We absolutely loved our stay. Dawn is a wonderful host who has thought of EVERYTHING. For example, every single light switch is labeled for what it operates…no hunting for what switch works what light, fan etc. The washer and dryer…HUGE…I definitely left there with washer envy, lol. Very comfortable beds and furniture. You can watch the sunrise over the bay while sitting on the back porch…gorgeous…trust me. Icing on the cake for me was the little fenced off area for the dogs to potty in. There is nothing this property is lacking. We definitely plan on returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dex S.

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

Sullivan vacation

As always we had the perfect vacation at the best beach house spot. This is our 5th time to stay here and will continue to do so.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

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

Amazing family vacation !

Beautiful home with a very private setting, surrounded with water views. Thank you for sharing your home with us, we will return !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri L M.

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

Perfect spot

Home was very accommodating for our family of 8 Adults, 2 small children and our 2 dogs. Amazing daily views of dolphins, fish, crabs and many birds which we could view from the deck, private beach or pier. Many games available for inside fun but most of our time was spent enjoying the view. Home very clean and perfectly set up for us and our pets with with a dog pen. Dawn very responsive to any questions. Will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

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

Winter retreat

Ruff Life is a perfect place. Well stocked kitchen, lots of space, and a unique view of the bay.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dock D.

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

Thanksgiving Trip 2021

Great relaxing place to spend Thanksgiving. Location is very private with only a couple of occupied houses around and easy to get to restaurants and things to do. Views were so good on the back deck and in the porch swing under the house. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Riley A.

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

Home away from home

Dawn was great to deal with! She has an absolute amazing property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., -

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

Great beach home

We had a wonderful stay here last week. The house was new, clean and exactly as pictured. We enjoyed having our morning coffee on the deck overlooking the bay. We even saw dolphins in the cove. Our boys loved the arcade game in the home. We also rented kayaks from the owners which was very reasonable and convenient. Highly recommend, and we would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., FRANKLIN,TN

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

2 masters on 1st level!

Perfect for grandparents and the family, Everyone loved fishing off the dock and two great hanging out areas in the back of the house. Some enjoyed the weekly kayak rental ( very reasonable) and the early birds were treated with beautiful sun rises with their coffee on the back deck. Some got dropped off half a mile up and layed on the gulf side beach for variety. We will definitely come back, loved having our pooch with us, the whole week was a gift.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T., Bedford USA

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

Great place near Ft Morgan

Great property- we really enjoyed our 4 days & nights at property. We will be back the next time we come down to Gulf Shores - AL.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

William I.

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

This location and home is our number 1 place to stay it’s so nice and Dawn is so helpful

Great enjoy everything
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin B.

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

Great Place!!

Great place on bay! Beautiful home, very clean, and great communication from owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Great House and Spot

My wife and I as well as our 2 dogs just got back from a 5 week stay at this property to escape the winter. The house was great and very much as expected based on the VBRO pictures. It was very comfortable and had pretty much anything you would need. Dawn, the owner, was extremely responsive and great to work with. The house is on Mobile Bay and is just a few minute walk from the beach. We had a wonderful time relaxing at the house, walking around with our dogs, kayaking, and doing some fishing. If you like to run Fort Morgan is absolutely beautiful country for that as well. I'd recommend this location and will consider it again for future stays.
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

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

Winter getaway

This is our second stay at Ruff Life. This property has everything we need. We rented kayaks from the owner and were able to enjoy the bay on our most recent trip. We will definitely return.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

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

Everything we needed

This property is just as good as it is presented. Dawn is a great communicator and makes every effort to accommodate guests, including all basic necessities for our use. Great place. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Our 3rd stay @ Ruff Life

We had an awesome time. Can't wait to go back next year. All 3 of our sons, their wives, and 2 of our 4 Grandchildren, came and joined us at one time or another. It is like our home away from home. Got to meet the owners, wonderful family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Wonderful time

Loved this location, the house was amazing and the dogs and kids had a blast. Will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

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

Great waterfront property!

Dawn was easy to work with and their home is awesome. We had 10 in our party and we were very comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Perfect beach getaway

We had an amazing week exploring the Fort Morgan area while staying in the Ruff Life. The attention to details was evident; from the drawers full of movies, shelves stacked with games, to the extra pillows, rocking chairs on the back porch, and fully stocked kitchen. We brought two doggos with us who loved swimming on our private beach on the bay. We are already planning our return trip next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Brown

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We designed and built this house in 2017. We recently relocated from southern Missouri to the Gulf Shores area. We absolutely love the Fort Morgan area! We are dog lovers! We travel with our large dogs and struggled to find a property that would allow dogs overs 25 lbs and more than one. We live about 45 minutes from this property.

Why they chose this property

The Ruff Life is located directly on Mobile Bay, we have a private beach, a shared pier for fishing. We have plenty of parking for vehicles, trailers, boats or kayaks. It is a short walk to the Gulf beaches. We are on a quiet dead end street. We are an extremely dog friendly property.
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