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Delightful 'Southern Shores' Gulfview Beach House
| Sleeps | 14 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 2,800 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 7 nights |
Overview
House, 5 Bedrooms + Den, 5.5 Baths, (Sleeps 12-14)
SUDDEN CANCELLATION! AVAILABLE JULY 22 - 29!!!
Southern Shores is a charming 2800 square foot home decorated for comfort and pleasure. It accommodates 14 guests with 5 bedrooms and 5 and a half baths. It offers a beautifully furnished private master bedroom suite upstairs, with gulf and bay views, and sleeps four (king bed and sleeper sofa)and has its own private balcony. It also has a large, private sitting area with a TV, VCR, and DVD player, and a small kitchenette with a beverage refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave. The master bath is oversized with a Jacuzzi tub and private toilet area.
There is a bunk room upstairs that sleeps four with its own private bath. Downstairs are another master bedroom with a brass king size bed, a charming queen bedroom, and a lovely bedroom with two twin beds, each with its private bathroom. There are a total of 5 TVs, and 3 DVD/VCRs in the home.
There are Gulf views from the enormous family room and lots of comfortable, overstuffed furniture, including 2 sleeper sofas. The open kitchen and dining room (also with gulf views) make an ideal setting for families to mix and mingle. This great cook's kitchen has granite countertops and a huge island with four barstools. The large oak dining table can seat up to 14 people.
The entertainment center is filled with classic and current family-friendly games, movies, books, and magazines to ensure a fun-filled week for everyone.
On-site amenities include 2 large swimming pools, tennis court/basketball court and a private neighborhood gazebo just across from Southern Shores, all for residents only.
Southern Shores is a beautiful, well-appointed home located in the new 35 home private Gulf-side neighborhood, Heritage Shores. We are uniquely situated between the dazzling white sands of the Gulf of Mexico and the idyllic views of Mobile Bay, and are just steps away from the beach. Nearby are world class golf courses, Bon Secour Nature Preserve, Fort Morgan (175 year old fort played the central role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the War Between the States, and was in active duty during the Spanish American War and World Wars I and II), and lots of shopping. Many great restaurants featuring local favorites are nearby.
1st bedroom: King bed, sofa sleeper, ensuite bathroom
2nd bedroom: King bed, ensuite bathroom
3rd bedroom: Queen bed, ensuite bathroom
4th bedroom: Two twin beds, ensuite bathroom
5th bedroom: Two bunk beds (sleeps 4) ensuite bathroom with shower, no tub
Keywords: House
About Trudy Kiggans
My family has grown up vacationing on the beautiful Gulf Coast. My husband and I had the opportunity to build our ideal beach house in 2005 for our large family and to share with friends. It is the nearest thing to heaven!
Trudy Kiggans purchased this house in 2005
Why Trudy Kiggans chose Alabama
Heritage Shores is the perfect Southern neighborhood with large, gracious beach homes and a huge expanse of sugar white beach. The quietness and the the privacy are what drew us to this location. Our house has beautiful gulf and bay views, a short stroll to the beach, and overlooks the pool and tennis court.
What makes this house unique
Southern Shores is specifically designed and furnished for large families (or two or three families) to come together. Bedrooms are private, bathrooms are ensuite, living and dining areas are spacious and comfortable for big groups. The kitchen is wonderfully equipped for several cooks to work together while enjoying conversation at the island. Several large balconies encourage slipping away for long talks.
Guestbook comments from the owner
The Scheidels and Roods returned for our third Spring Break visit to your fantastic beach home. We have had a wonderful stay. The beach was heavenly, the pools refreshing and your home is so comfortable. The kids loved playing tennis and basketball. Thanks again for a great week.
Amenities
Gulf Shores House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2800 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 14
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only ...
- Beach View ...
- Ocean View ...
- Water View ...
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Covered Parking ...
- Fireplace ...
- Free Long Distance ...
- Linens Provided
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 18 people
- 5 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
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Upstairs Master bath -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
jetted tub
,
Large bathroom with Jacuzzi tub
Bunk room bath - toilet , shower
Downstairs Master bath - toilet , combination tub/shower
Downstairs Queen bath - toilet , combination tub/shower
Downstairs twin bath - toilet , combination tub/shower
Half bath off hallway - toilet , outdoor shower , There is also an outdoor shower
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
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Upstairs Master bedroom -
1 king
,
1 sleep sofa /futon
,
Also has a large private sitting area
Upstairs bunk room - 2 bunk bed , Two bunkbeds. This room sleeps four.
Downstairs Master bedroom - 1 king
Downstairs Queen bedroom - 1 queen
Downstairs twin room - 2 twin/ single
Den - 2 sleep sofa /futon , Two sleeper sofas can sleep four people.
- King size beds (2) There are two master bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, each with king-size beds. All of the beds in Southern Shores are of the same high quality ensuring that everyone has an excellent night's sleep., Queen size Beds (1) Precious queen bedroom., Twin or Single Beds (2) One bedroom with two twin beds., Sleep Sofa or Futons (3) One sleeper sofa in the upstairs master bedroom, two sleeper sofas in the living room, Bunk Beds (2) Two bunk beds (to sleep 4)in this room make it especially appealing to the children.
- Books
- DVD Player ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television ...
- VCR
- Video Library ...
- Balcony ...
- Gazebo ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Communal Pool ...
- jetted tub ...
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- museums
- restaurants
- theme parks
- zoo
- antiquing
- boating
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- wildlife viewing
- basketball court
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- parasailing
- sailing
- snorkeling/diving
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(15 traveler reviews)
Family reunion
The house was great and accommodated all 4 families comfortably. It was so nice to have a bathroom with each bedroom. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all!
The house was above our expectations!! We could not have been more pleased
Upon arrival we were so excited to find that the property met and exceeded all of our expectations.Our family of 13 immediately felt right at home too! Having the 5 bedrooms each with its own bathroom made it absolutely perfect as we were all provided a bit of our own personal space. The openness of the main living area and kitchen made for great dinners and family time as well. The sunsets viewed from the upper back deck were breath taking. "Delightful Southern Shores" will forever be a part of our most cherished memories! Thank you!
Fantastic place for a vacation
My family of 14 had plenty of room to spread out. LOVE the master suite! Its really nice having the pool and basket goal right across the street because we spent a lot of time at both. There are all kinds of beach chairs and floats in the downstairs closet. The outside shower was wonderful! No sand tracked into the unit. The best surprise was the kitchen! We have never stayed somewhere so fully stocked. I took my own pitchers, sharp knives, large bowls, cookie sheets because the places we have stayed in the past had bare minimum . But this kitchen has EVERY AND ANYTHING you need and want for cooking! Great place and owner is great to deal with as wellp
Great house!!
Very comfortable house for large family. We've been coming to ft Morgan for 10 years and all 12 agreed this is the best property we have stayed at. House was very well equipped with anything you could ask for. Trudy was very good to work with. We can't wait to come back!
Oklahoma Family
We are at Southern Shores right now. Family of 12. We are enjoying our stay so very much. Trudy has been amazing to work with. Some issues with the plumbing and she had a plumber here Sunday morning after calling her a few minutes before. Came in from the beach and upstairs A/C wasn't working, called and someone will be coming to fix it. I really feel bad about having to call here but she has been wonderful. Problems happen anywhere you stay, but not all people are so quick to fix them as she has been. Everything is perfect for our family. Plenty of dishes and pots and pans , glasses and utensils. Plenty of bedrooms and baths. We think it's great and will rent here again if we decide to come back. I would recommend this for any large family.
Great house for a large group and so close to the beach without being right on the sand!
Our group of three families loved staying at Southern Shores! Trudy is terrific to work with and really goes the extra mile to provide a pleasant and relaxing experience for renters coming to her beach house. She was quick to answer questions and get back with me via email or by phone. If we decide to hit the beach again, we will definitely consider a stay here in Fort Morgan.
We loved the short walk to the beach. With the shower and water hose under the house we were able to keep the amount of sand tracked into our cars and house to a minimum! That's with nine kids between the ages of 7 and 16!!!
Quiet, less crowded beach was awesome!! The dads enjoyed a trip to the fort and the little lagoon with the kids on our ladies' shopping day into Foley.
Thanks Trudy for all the lagniappe! Flour, sugar, rice, spices and lots of great kitchen tools made for cooking meals for a crowd super easy!
Map
Southern Shores is located near the west end of the Fort Morgan Peninsula which is well known for its history, natural trails and marine treasures. The site of Fort Morgan is 3 miles west of Southern Shores. 175 years old, the fort was the focus of the Battle of Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, and was also an active garrison during the Spanish American War and World Wars I and II. Next to the fort is Mobile Bay Ferry landing, boat ramp and pier. Launch your boat or fish off the pier. Leave your car at the landing and ride the ferry (walk-ons are $5.00 round trip with children under 12 free) over to Dauphin Island where Fort Gaines and the Dauphin Island Estuarium are within short walking distance. The Fort Morgan peninsula also hosts the National Bon Secour Wildlife refuge with 7,000 acres of protected woodlands, wetlands and beach. Walk trails to the beach or Mobile Bay and see Alabama’s coastal wildlife and beautiful wetland scenes. There are ten bird watching sites on the Peninsula.
Photos
Rates & Availability
Gulf Shores House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Peak Summer
Jun 24 2017 -
Jul 28 2017
7 night minimum stay
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$3,190
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Summer
Jul 29 2017 -
Aug 11 2017
7 night minimum stay
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$2,890
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Autumn
Aug 12 2017 -
Dec 22 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$332
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$1,990
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$4,480
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Additional information about rental rates
| On line booking | $185 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $500 |
| Housekeeping | $210 |
| Tax Rate | 6.0% |
Rates subject to change. Saturday to Saturday only for spring break and summer.
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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