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This vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers water views and features a patio for outdoor relaxation. Adventure seekers can enjoy nearby hiking, fishing, and sailing, while golf enthusiasts will find options nearby. Explore attractions like Fort Morgan Beach and Edith Hammock in the area.
Highlights
Bring your furry friends
Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Private garden
A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
The PLAYFUL PELICAN is located in Fort Morgan which is one of the quieter areas of the Alabama Gulf Coast, and one of the few areas where dogs are welcome. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located on a dead-end street and it’s only a two-minute stroll to the sugar white beaches. There are no roads to cross and no traffic to negotiate. Unlike Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan is known for its serene beauty and there are fewer people on the beach even during the peak summer season. Why spend your vacation in a busy tourist trap when the Fort Morgan beaches offer a chance for real peace and relaxation? Come make your next memories at the PLAYFUL PELICAN. Our goal is to provide complete satisfaction with your comfort being a high priority. The sand and surf await you!
PLAYFUL PELICAN • Approximately 1,100 square feet • Accommodates up to eight guests, featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms • High-speed Internet with free Wi-Fi
LOCATION • 437 Buchanan Court East, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 • On the Fort Morgan Peninsula near the two mile marker • Just a quick two minute walk on our dead-end street to the white sand beach
PET FRIENDLY • Fort Morgan is a dog friendly beach! • Well-behaved, house-trained dogs • Maximum two dogs unless pre-approved by the Homeowners • Two dog crates available for your use
KITCHEN • Fully stocked and awaits your culinary creations • Counters and enormous island boasts granite countertops • New Whirlpool stainless steel appliances • Seating for up to eight guests; four at the table and four at the island • Convenient corner desk provides a perfect spot for your workstation
LIVING ROOM • Spacious living room featuring a beautiful new sofa and loveseat • Tables and furnishings provide a casual, coastal theme • 50" flat screen SMART HDTV and Blu-ray DVD player • Philo streaming service and LIVE TV provided • Additional apps are available for guests that have subscriptions
MASTER BEDROOM • King bed with new quilt and fresh bedding • Luxurious mattress provides exceptional comfort and relaxation for a restful sleep • New bedside tables, chest of drawers, and updated lamps elevate the décor creating a welcoming ambiance • Comfortable sitting area that provides a peaceful place to relax or read a good book • 42” flat screen HDTV and Blu-ray DVD player • Full ensuite Master bathroom
BEDROOM 2 • Comfortably accommodates six guests with a full-over-full bunk bed and one queen bed • Appointed with luxurious memory foam mattresses for exceptional relaxation • New quilts, furniture, and lamps make the room feel warm and welcoming • 50" flat screen Smart HDTV
HALL BATHROOM • Well-appointed bathroom conveniently situated between the home's living areas and bedrooms • Decorated with a bright, colorful fish accents • The closet is stocked with extra blankets and other items
INDOORS • Beautifully refreshed interior geared toward a coastal lifestyle • Porcelain tile flooring throughout provides a continuous surface, making the home feel open and cohesive • Thoroughly cleaned and exceptionally comfortable • Three-panel craftsman style interior doors offer consistently throughout the home • New Maytag washer and dryer conveniently located in the hallway closet
OUTDOORS • Exterior boasts a complete remodel, featuring new stairs and deck railings • Upgraded with Hardie siding with a fresh coat of paint that completely transforms the house to look brand-new • Complete replacement of all new doors and windows • Large, well maintained covered front porch provides ample space for outdoor living featuring a picnic table, comfortable Adirondack chairs, and a counter-height table with two chairs • Newly installed concrete under the home for parking • Outdoor space under the home features a shower, utility sink, picnic table, and a dedicated sitting area with overhead patio lights • New charcoal Weber grill • Beach gear, cart, wagon, chairs, toys, and boogie boards, are available for your use in the storage shed
CLEANING AND AMENITIES • Professionally cleaned, sanitized, and inspected by our five-star cleaning team before your arrival • Complimentary welcome kit with essential items such as toilet paper, paper towels, toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap), and other thoughtful conveniences to ensure a comfortable start to your stay • To help you enjoy your stay, we supply eight beach towels for your use during your stay
SURROUNDING AREA • The PLAYFUL PELICAN is located on the Fort Morgan peninsula, just twenty minutes from Gulf Shores, and less than five minutes from the Mobile Bay Car Ferry, which offers year-round service across the bay to Dauphin Island and Mobile, Alabama • Grocery stores and restaurants are just down the road • You may want to add a visit to Fort Morgan Historic State Park, adjacent to the ferry launch, approximately two miles away. • The Gulf Shores Yacht Club and Marina is less than a mile away where you can rent boats or charter fishing trips. Speckled trout, white trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, tripletail, bluefish, red snapper, pompano and king mackerel are common in the Gulf Shores area. • The sea, the sand, and the sun are the perfect recipe for an Alabama Gulf Coast lifestyle. Lie on the beach, watch a stunning sunrise, or take a dip in the warm Gulf of America. It’s up to you how you spend your time. • Sunshine, beaches, swimming, water sports, fishing, boating, dolphin cruises, parasailing, zip lining, marinas, bird watching, hiking, biking, shopping, dining out, and tropical breezes await you.
GOOD TO KNOW! For the early riser, the breath-taking sunrises can be enjoyed from the covered front porch while sipping your morning coffee. If you prefer watching the sun rise over the gulf waters, it’s only a two-minute stroll to the beach. You just might see the dolphins playing close to the shore.
Escaping the everyday at Fort Morgan offers nature and serenity and breathtaking sunsets at dusk from either the surf or the bay. Stroll along the beach and enjoy the sugar white sand, salty air, and nature’s serenity. If you are at the point of the peninsula at dusk, you will be presented with some of the most beautiful sunsets you will ever see.
The PLAYFUL PELICAN is available for rental year-round and is definitely your home-away-from-home. Check the availability on the website or send us an inquiry. Please come make the PLAYFUL PELICAN your vacation home. Guests may call us at any time and we would love to introduce ourselves and give you more information about our home.
The green binder in the home contains local information regarding Gulf Shores and the surrounding areas, and the blue binder contains additional information about the home.
You will receive a digital guidebook before you arrive that contains everything you need to know about our home and the surrounding area.
NOTE: For your safety, there are outdoor security cameras. The video footage is not shared and is recorded for security, insurance and liability reasons only. It does not infringe upon the guests’ privacy. There are no indoor cameras.
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NO Smoking/Tobacco/Cannabis/E-Cigarettes/Vaping! $300 additional charge if evidence of any substance in or on the property.
Late departures (after 10:00 am CST) will incur a minimum fee of $100 plus any additional costs incurred by the owner. Cleaning arrives at 10:00am.
Maximum of 2 dogs. If there is dog waste left on the property, there will be an additional $150 fee.
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Property # 651908
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
About the neighborhood
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 39.1 km
The Wharf - 27 min drive - 44.7 km
Getting around
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Sassy Bass - 9 min drive
Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - 12 min walk
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 5 min drive
Selah - 9 min drive
Connections Coffee Bar - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly?
As of Sep 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly on Nov 1, 2026 start from $420, 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 Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.
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Nice quick escape for our family of 4 with a dog. The location was great and the beach items available including the cart were great. Overall the location was clean, there was sand in the sheets in the top bunk but other than that everything was good.
We enjoyed a wonderful week at the Playful Pelican. Everything was as stated in the listing, the beds were comfortable, and everything needed was available. The owners were great to communicate any time we had a question. We highly recommend Playful Pelican!
The property was clean and neat and in a great location away from all the busyness of the holiday weekend crowd. Just what we were looking for to spend July 4th holiday and celebrate with family. Highly recommended!
We absolutely loved this property! It was beautifully decorated and clean! We spent a a lot of time on the deck of an evening! They had everything we needed for our stay and then some!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay. You were so pleasant and nice to talk with. We hope that you will choose the Playful Pelican again in the future.
This beach house was perfect for our family’s week stay at the beach. The house is clean and stocked with everything you need. It is close to the beach which was not crowded. We will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed our home. Please come again sometime....
We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Playful Pelican, the owner’s have done an outstanding job in updating and maintaining the property. The property exceeded our expectations, we look forward to coming back to the Playful Pelican and would recommend this property for anyone looking for a care-free, convenient, beach getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for staying at the Playful Pelican. You were such wonderful guests!
This is our second time staying at Playful Pelican. We highly recommend this wonderful house! Location is such a short walk to the beach and house is so comfortable. Owners are very friendly and helpful! We had another fantastic, relaxing week! Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We are so glad your family had a great week and took care of our house like it was your own. You were such a wonderful family and we are so happy that you are coming back in 2021!
The Playful Pelican was wonderful! Our stay there was so enjoyable.. The house was very clean, really cute beach decor and had absolutely everything we needed. Location to the beach was only a short walk. We definitely plan on staying there again!😎
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! Please come back soon!
Cozy clean and dog-friendly home in quiet location
We love the Playful Pelican for its quiet neighborhood and close proximity to beautiful dog- friendly Ft. Morgan beach. The house has every modern convenience, is squeaky clean, and beds and furniture are very comfortable. We have stayed here before and would love to stay again. One of the most well maintained VRBOs we have ever stayed in!
We have been vacationing at Gulf Shores (Fort Morgan area) for at least 8 yrs now. This is hands down the best place we have stayed. Very clean and just as described. The owners were so nice and accommodating. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for staying at our beautiful home. We enjoyed hosting your family! Please come again soon.
Cute house that was perfectly appointed! We also liked that the instructions were clear and
Everything was labeled. Close to the beach. Quiet dog-friendly beach that was great for walking and shelling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We were so lucky to have you for our guests. You left our house in excellent condition and our cleaning staff sent a note of thanks to you!
Please come back soon!
Beautiful Home with great access to beach and more...
The Playful Pelican was a great home for our family vacation to the beach and Ft. Morgan area. The house has a very nice layout with all the furnishings & extras to enjoy your stay. The owners are great at managing your booking and explaining the check-in/check-out steps. They are excellent to deal with. We will definitely return to the Playful Pelican for our next beach stay in the Ft. Morgan area. 5 Star plus rental - Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We are so happy that you and your family enjoyed themselves and hope that you come back again next year. Thank you!
The house is as described in the listing. Actually seemed larger in person. They have everything you would need for days on the beach. There are a few restaurants nearby or you can drive 25 minutes away into Gulf Shores. Beach was not crowded and it took about 5 minutes, probably less, from door to beach. Overall it was a great place to stay and we would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We're glad you enjoyed our house and the quiet beach. Please come back again soon.
My family and I visit Fort Morgan at least once a year, but this was the first time to stay at this beach house. It was exactly what we hoped for. Spotless, well-maintained, and well supplied with everything we needed to truly get away. The walk to the beach is very short and the beach itself was clean and lightly populated with other families being respectful of everyone’s experience. We were there to relax in the sand and eat excellent seafood and we checked both boxes. The owners responded quickly to any questions we had prior to arrival and during our stay. We’ll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2024
You have such a nice family and very respectful to our home. You are welcome back anytime!
Playful Pelican was perfect little getaway. The owners have done an extraordinary job capturing the beach atmosphere and creating a little haven to enjoy just relaxing on the coast to enjoy the beach and all it entails. The owners made check in easy and were always available if a problem should present itself. The house had everything you would need, including beach stuff. Highly recommend putting this one on you list to check out when visiting Fort Morgan. Its not directly on the beach but the one way in and out street created some seclusion and everyone we met to and fro were extremely pleasant to talk to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you! We work very hard to keep our place comfortable and safe. Your family was a perfect fit for our home! We loved hosting you and please come again.
We had the most relaxing vacation at the Playful Pelican. It was incredibly clean and had everything we needed. The beds were comfy. We loved that it came equipped with beach towels, beach wagon/toys, chairs so we didn't need to pack all of the extras which made packing so much easier. We were able to take our two pooches with us and they loved the trip as much as we did.
Fort Morgan is our favorite area--the beaches are quiet and not crowded. There are restaurants and small stores close by. The marina is fun to check out and has a nice restaurant, dock store, ice cream shop, and it has fishing charters as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by VRBO
We live in northern Illinois and have four adult children; two daughters and two sons, two son-in-laws, one daughter-in-law, three granddaughters and three grandsons. Our children live in Illinois, and Colorado. We purchased the Playful Pelican with the dream of someday spending a lot of time in Gulf Shores. Over the years, we have vacationed at many resort style beach communities, but have not found a beach and community as nice as Gulf Shores.
Why they chose this property
Beautiful pet-friendly property on a less traveled street and just a two minute walk to the white sand beach in Fort Morgan. The beach is pet friendly too!
What makes this property unique
Well maintained, exceptionally clean, and completely updated inside and out. We have all new furnishings which include a brand new sofa, loveseat, tables, brand new stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, new beds, mattresses, bedding, pillows, lamps, and the flooring is a beautiful wood-like porcelain ceramic tile throughout the home. The outside has completely been redone with new windows, doors, and Hardie siding which has been freshly painted.