You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Fort Morgan Beach
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 19
Popular amenities
On beach
Balcony
Waterpark access
Barbecue grill
Air-conditioning
Pet-friendly
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
1 min walk
Fort Morgan Beach
Place, Fort Morgan Beach
14 min walk
Gulf Shores Beach
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
20 min drive
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
76 min drive
Where you'll sleep
5 bedrooms (sleeps 19)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
+4
6 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Beachfront & Pet Friendly
Offered by Coastal View Vacations | Gulf Shores, AL
Welcome to The Commodore East, a standout beachfront retreat designed for unforgettable group getaways. This spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bath duplex sits directly on the sand and offers the perfect combination of comfort, character, and panoramic Gulf views. Just offshore, you’ll spot the historic Rachel, a schooner that ran aground in 1923 and has become a beloved local landmark often visible from the property.
Designed for Gathering & Gulf Views
The main level is the heart of the home, featuring a wall of windows that frames breathtaking views of the beach and Gulf beyond. A massive dining table anchors the space, allowing everyone to dine together while soaking in the scenery. Additional counter seating ensures there’s room for the entire group to gather comfortably.
The well-appointed kitchen is a dream for group meals, with a unique oversized prep counter that works equally well for cooking, serving, or casual buffet-style dining. You’ll also enjoy granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and durable hard-surface flooring throughout the home—perfect for beach living.
This level also includes a large pantry, a full-size washer and dryer, and a full bathroom for added convenience.
Private Retreats Across Three Levels
On the second level, the primary suite offers a true escape. Enjoy a king-size bed, private balcony access, and a spacious ensuite bath complete with a garden tub, double vanity, stall shower, and private water closet.
Also on this level are two additional king bedrooms that share a well-appointed hall bathroom, offering comfort and privacy for guests.
The third level is ideal for families or larger groups, featuring a king bedroom and an expansive bunk room. The bunk room includes two triple twin bunk beds, along with a full-over-full bunk and a twin trundle—plenty of space for kids or extra guests.
Perfect for Extended Stays
With its generous layout, beachfront location, and thoughtful design, The Commodore East is ideal for family reunions, multi-family vacations, and extended stays. Snowbirds are welcome—please inquire for special seasonal pricing.
Whether you’re enjoying sunrise coffee over the Gulf, gathering for meals with a view, or making memories just steps from the sand, The Commodore East delivers a classic beachfront experience with room for everyone.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Fort Morgan Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Fort Morgan - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 20 min drive - 32.1 km
The Wharf - 23 min drive - 37.7 km
Getting around
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Sassy Bass - 6 min drive
Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - 6 min drive
Jesse’s On The Bay - 9 min drive
The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 5 min drive
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Beachfront & Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront & Pet Friendly?
As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront & Pet Friendly on 13 Dec 2026 start from £1,147, 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 at Beachfront & Pet Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront & Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront & Pet Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront & Pet Friendly located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful waterfront home. Was perfect for our extended family to all be together. Our only issue was the third floor was extremely hot compared to the main floor. They did have fans provided so that helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thanks for the feedback, Katelyn. We have experienced extreme hot weather this year and the ACs are doing their best to keep cool! Glad we were able to provide some fans! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon.
Coastal View Vacations
Great location, easy to find, kitchen was well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2023
Maria,
Thanks for staying with us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the location! We appreciate your feedback and hope to host you again in the future.
Coastal View Vacations
Had the absolute best time with family and friends. Very clean with plenty of room for our 14 guests. Everything was close by. Beach right at your feet. Could not of asked for a better place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2025
Thank you so much, Tonya. Please come back to Commodore East again soon!
Coastal View Vacations
Great location and right on the beach. Only issue was maintenance came by 3 times during our stay but they were in and out quickly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
We appreciate your feedback Stacey. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay! Typically our maintenance would not come by unannounced an only if a repair is requested or necessary. Thanks for staying with us and we hope to welcome you back for a future stay!
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve Z.
1 Jul 2025
Great Beach House
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had 3 families stay here for the week and it was as advertised!! Great location!!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2025
Thanks for staying with us Steve! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit and the great location. We'd welcome you back anytime!
Coastal View Vacations
We stayed at this property over labor day weekend and
had an absolutely great time. The house was fully stocked
with all the pots, pans, dishes and towels we needed.
We can't wait to come stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2022
Freda
Thank you for staying with us. We are delighted to hear you had such a great time and look forward to your return visit!
Coastal View Vacations
We were very pleased with our stay. We had a large group full of adults and children. We enjoyed the large inside space, large table and private beach. Renters were very responsive. Easy check in and out process!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
Thanks for staying with us Briawna. We appreciate your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit and we'd welcome you back for a future stay!
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
jun l.
19 Sept 2024
A Beautiful Time
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great rental, great staff
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2024
We appreciate your feedback Jun. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit. Thanks for staying with us and we'd welcome you back anytime!
Coastal View Vacations
Jen was wonderful to talk with
She was very helpful
Bill was also wonderful to deal
With
Thankyou
Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2023
Kathy,
Thanks for staying with us. We are pleased to hear our staff was so helpful. We hope you enjoyed your stay at The Commodore and we'd welcome you back for a return visit!
Coastal View Vacations
We have a large family, the house was exactly as we expected. The property manager was very helpful. The kids had a great time. Enjoyed our visit. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2023
Thank you Grace! for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay. The Commodore really is ideal for large groups and the location can't be beat. We are happy to have had the opportunity to host your family.
This property and property management was awesome! We loved the area of Fort Morgan! The property was far enough out that there was no crowd but close enough to drive in if we wanted to do something. The communication with the property management could not have been better! If you are looking for a great place to stay with your family, this is the place!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Casey,
Thank you for your kinds words. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the property and that our team was responsive. We hope you will stay with us again in future!
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
joe p.
23 May 2023
commodore east
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great property and rental staff very professional
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Thanks Joe! We hope to see you again soon.
Coastal View Vacations
Verified review
8/10 Good
Shannon W.
9 Jun 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house was a little different than what I thought it was going to be and had a weird smell which I figured was paint but it served the purpose and we had a great time and a great stay. The management company were lovely people which made the process so smooth and they were quick to email or text.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Trella W.
23 Aug 2023
5 star lazy days home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Home had everything available that you need. You are close great restaurants, dollar generals and fresh seafood. How nice to walk out and be on the beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thanks Trella! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Zach Z.
24 Jul 2024
Great time at Commodore East
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beach house had great access to the beach. House was in good condition. The huge dining room table was great to use with all the people we had. We had plenty of parking for our 5 vehicles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2024
Thanks for the great feedback, Zack! Thanks for staying with us and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
HECTOR C.
25 Jul 2023
Friendcation Review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our Vacation at the rental was awesome as always. Loved the house and it was clean and loved the location. Will definitely be booking again next year. Thank you,Hector Calderon
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
We are already looking forward to your next visit! Thank you, Hector!
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lindsey R.
1 Sept 2023
Beautiful View
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an amazing time! The house was very nice, though could have used a little more attention to cleaning. They were very quick to respond when we had questions.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thanks Lindsey! We love hearing that you had an amazing time, and we would be delighted to welcome you back for a future stay.
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Candace P.
24 Jun 2024
Family friendly
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very family friendly, plenty of room but does have lots of steps if you have a handicap family member! Beach front is perfect for the kids and then to run in and grab lunch!!!! Does need an overall deep cleaning and updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2024
We appreciate your feedback Candace! We are happy to hear you you enjoyed your visit and the great location. Thanks for staying with us!
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Charles B.
25 Apr 2023
Great Beach House
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect location, great view of beach. Nice decks upstairs and down. Dog friendly. Everything worked well. Well stocked kitchen. Surprisingly private despite being a duplex (there is a wall dividing the decks).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2023
Great feedback, thanks Charles! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Coastal View Vacations
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