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- House
- Sleeps: 12
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 1 night
House, 3 Bedrooms, 2.25 Baths, (Sleeps 9-11)
Bedrooms
Owner
Derrik
- Languages:
- english
About Derrik
The Moores have spent all of their lives in Alabama and enjoy accommodating vacationers into the Gulf Shores / Fort Morgan area along with Lake Martin. We've been accommodating vacationers now for over 20 years. We own our rental homes so we take care of them and our guests the way they should be. It's all about 'The Golden Rule' you know! We don't allow any management agencies and/or companies to rent out or manage our properties. We do all of this ourselves. This allows us to keep our rates low and to customize and deliver our personal touch to each and every guest! Y'all come see us! :)
Derrik purchased this House in 2002
Why Derrik chose Gulf Shores
GOLF-GOLF-GOLF!! There must be at least 15 golf courses within 30 minutes away and two are within 10 minutes away! The World Famous Kiva Dunes Golf Course (Voted #1 course in Alabama and Jerry Pate developed) is only ONE MILE away! You gotta play Kiva Dunes! BIRD LOVERS: The Alabama Birding Coastal Trail has a stop in Fort Morgan. CIVIL WAR and HISTORY BUFFS: The Mobile Bay Civil War Trail. Fort Morgan State Park. 'Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead!' You can almost hear the command of Admiral David Farragut as he led his troops into the battle of Mobile Bay. Today Fort Morgan is a testament to the evolution of American coast defense fortifications from 1834 to World War II. It's a history lesson waiting to be explored. Some regard it as 'one of the finest examples of military architecture in the New World'. Fort Morgan was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. In 2007 it was listed as 'one of the nation's 10 most endangered battle sites' by the Civil War Preservation Trust in History Under Siege: A Guide to America's Most Endangered Civil War Battlefields. Just 6 miles away! Then take the Mobile Bay Ferry over to see anther Civil War site, Fort Gaines. We think that this part of the Gulf of Mexico is 'the last frontier' in that it has not been commercialized like Panama City, Destin, Pensacola, and even Orange Beach and Gulf Shores to an extent. You really feel like you are on your own private peninsula here! As one member of my family stated when we purchased our first property here, 'Let's move here!'.
What makes this House unique
The Flamingo is in a cul-de-sac in the private beach community of Morgantown. This offers a VERY safe environment for children and the elderly. It is RIGHT NEXT to the pool and is beach side. You get the best of both worlds at the Flamingo, POOL and BEACH! There is a zero-level and ramped entrance into the Flamingo that allows easy access for wheelchairs and those that can't handle steps very well. The Mobile Bay Ferry takes you over to Dauphin Island where you can then visit Fort Gaines, USS Alabama, and all of Mobile, AL. Biloxi, MS (Las Vegas of the South!) is just east of Mobile via I-10. Covered picnic table area under the house along with beach rinse-off shower area. Fort Morgan Museum and Civil War History just a few miles down the peninsula. Very private and family oriented beach community. Perfect environment for stargazers in that there are no city lights around. You can see stars for days! This is one of my personal reasons why I love this location! Fort Morgan Marina is five minutes away and has daily deep sea fishing charters. Come and watch the fleet unload their catch. Tacky Jacks is there too. Great food!
Amenities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Satellite or cable
- TV
- Internet
- Parking
- Heater
- Accessible
- Swimming pool
- Pets Welcome
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Smoke detector
- Deadbolt lock
Location Type
- Beach ViewPartial view of the Gulf of Mexico!
General
- Air ConditioningA/C of course and ceiling fans in all rooms.
- HeatingHeat for our SnowBirds! :)
- Linens ProvidedBring your beach towels!
- Washing MachineWasher/Dryer
- Clothes DryerWasher/Dryer
- ParkingLOTS of room to park vehicles. Probably eight or so can park easily.
- InternetFREE Wi-Fi via cable modem.
- Towels ProvidedTowels provided for house use BUT BRING YOUR BEACH TOWELS!
- Wireless InternetFREE internet access via cable modem!
- Iron & Board
- Toilet Paper
- ElevatorRamped entrance for full wheelchair entrance and wheelchair access on the first floor! First floor features accessible bathroom, roll-in shower, master BR, roll-out deck, living room, and kitchen.
- Living RoomTwo full sized sofas and 50' Plasma HD TV.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorWith built in ice maker.
- Stove
- OvenThe outdoor charcoal BBQ grill is state park type. Grilling area is 16" x 16".
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerStandard coffee pot and NOT Keurig.
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenStandard coffee maker, blender, can opener, etc. provided.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningDining table seats six and an additional four stools at the bar area. This is all in the dining area.
Entertainment
- Television50' HD TV.
- Satellite / CableWe have digital cable TV so no problems when weather becomes cloudy!
- DVD Player
Outside
- BalconyOverlooks the pool and limited view of the Gulf! Looks great at night!!
- Deck / PatioBoth decks overlook the pool! We have an outdoor picnic table under the house too. It's near the outdoor rinse off shower area.
- TennisTwo lighted tennis courts.
- GolfGolf is all over this area! Probably a dozen courses here! Kiva Dunes probably the most talked about and acclaimed.
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleThe first floor is handicap and wheelchair accessible. We have a ramp that provides access for a wheelchair to enter the house. The first floor has a bedroom with king bed, kitchen, bathroom with roll-in shower, living area, and outdoor deck overlooking the pool with a partial Gulf of Mexico view. Everything on this level is handicap and wheelchair accessible. Call if you need any further details.
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Communal Pool(2) Pools NOT HEATED & are only 25 steps away from the house. NO WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AT POOLS. Men & women bathrooms at the pool. Our 2 decks overlook the pool. What a view! New second pool is now open!
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Notes
- Bring all of your beach gear as we don't provide any.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Child friendly and child safe property.Child friendly and child safe property.
Pets allowed - Pet fee applies.Pet fee applies.
Parties/events allowed
No smoking - ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON PROPERTYABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON PROPERTY
Max guests: 12
74 Reviews
Beautiful getaway
We loved our stay at this property. It was a pleasure dealing with Derrick and the house was very nice. We will definitely go back!
Flamingo beach house
Excellent location, great house, Derrik the prop manager was great !
We had a great time
The house is great and Derrick was very easy to work with. I wish the house had been a little closer to the beach. It was also 14 miles from the mainstream Gulf Shores area. There are a few restaurants around the area of the house but not many. We spent a good bit of time at the pool which was nice. Overall, it was a very pleasant and quite vacation.
Great family getaway
We had a very nice and relaxing Labor Day weekend!
Great beach Community
Nice location. Simple, slightly careworn property, but we had 4 kids 5 and under, so no problem😊
Map
Five minutes from Fort Morgan State Park (Civil War Fort famous for 'Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!'), also five minutes from full service Fort Morgan Marina and the Mobile Bay Ferry (check schedule online) which takes you over to Dauphin Island and Fort Gaines. Full gaming casinos are 75 miles away (via the ferry) in Biloxi, MS. Major airports are 90 minutes away in Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL. Jack Edwards airport in Gulf Shores, AL accommodates non-commercial flights. The National Shrimp Festival is held in Gulf Shores every year. Fall time is BY FAR the BEST time to visit! Gorgeous sunsets and the weather is perfect. No crowds, no traffic, no problems!!