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Welcome to Bet's Kept Secret
Exterior
Living Area
Living Area
Deck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony!

The sugar-white sand and gentle Gulf waters are just steps away from the front door of Bet's Kept Secret, a lovely three-bedroom vacation home along the beaches of Coastal Alabama. This Fort Morgan, Alabama vacation home offers ample space for 10 vacationers.

Enjoy covered parking on the first floor of this elevated home. The second floor, or main level of the house, features a large deck serving up partial views of the Gulf of Mexico. This will quickly become your favorite place to unwind and spend time with your friends or family members. The kitchen comes fully-equipped with upscale, stainless steel appliances and all of the cookware needed to create a savory meal at home. Gather around the dining room table and enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Take a short walk across the street to the beach and soak up rays of sunshine while you recline in the sand. When you need to cool off, go for a swim in the mild gulf waters. Before heading out to explore the coast of Alabama, visit our Gulf Coast Blog for a list of popular restaurants, shops, golf courses and more. Dine on fresh seafood or charter a fishing boat and catch your own dinner in the Gulf of Mexico. Play a friendly game of golf on one of the nearby courses or ride the zip line in Gulf Shores.

No matter how you choose to spend your days, you are sure to experience the vacation of a lifetime at Bet's Kept Secret in Fort Morgan.

Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1034140vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Fort Morgan, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 21 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 23 min drive - 38.1 km
  • The Park at OWA - 33 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony!?

As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony! on 24 Aug, 2026 start from S$387, 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 Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Beach Home, Easy Walk to the Sand, Private Gas Grill and Balcony! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps 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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay house was clean and had everything we needed. Location was perfect right across the street from ocean. Will be staying again. Fast and friendly contact with property manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Relaxing trip

We have stayed at this location several times. It is always clean, and the price point is perfect. And it is a quick walk to the beach. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phedra S.

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

Family Beach Weekend

Our family really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was Perfect for our group. Great location and a lovely beach house. We look forward to renting it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Amazing for a family vacation

My family stayed down here for a week in June of 2014 and we loved every minute of it! The house was beautiful, the closeness to the beach was great, and the area was absolutely amazing. The drive into town was quite a long one but worth it. I highly recommend this house to anyone and everyone who would want to visit fort morgan
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Yes, I agree. Fort Morgan, with its uncrowded, white sandy beaches, lack of commercialism, relaxed ambiance, lazy streets, and family friendly environment make the 20 minute drive into town worth it! The area possesses a charm unlike most other beach destinations! So glad to have you back again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Could have been cleaned a little better and outside trash.Refrigerator was still dirty.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Vacation/ college graduation

It was a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2023
Hello Jeff, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Great getaway

My family and I spent a few days during Spring Break. The house was newly renovated and very clean. It was spacious and was in a great location. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve K.

LOVED IT!!

My wife & I loved our stay!! We would for sure come back and Stay again! We received very kind & immediate help to check in, the place was spotless, and we loved the privacy!! VERY short walk to the Beach!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Hi Steve, Thanks for your review and noting just how short the walk to the beach actually is! Our home does truly provide the seclusion some people are searching for on their beach vacation. Please come back again soon for another wonderful vacation. Southern
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kate y.

Love Mims Whim!!

We love Mims Whim! This was our 3rd year staying here and feel like it's our home away from home. Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David R.

More Than Imagined!

Very spacious and fully equipped home in a very relaxing setting! Ideal for family vacationers looking to escape the large crowds of Gulf Shores. Highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2022
Hi David, thanks so much for leaving us this review! We love that you had a pleasant experience with us and hope that the next time that you are in the area you allow us the opportunity to host you once again! Kind Regards, Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

perfect getaway

your house was top notch we enjoyed everything about it. The views and short walk to the water was great. We got to see the blue angels flying over three days in a row it was a great show, the came right over the shoreline doing all kinds of tricks, we didnt even have to leave the front deck. We look forward to going back next year
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast. - Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damen I.

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

Great

Great! The only thing we didn’t like was having to check out at 9.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Wonderful!

We loved our stay at Mim's Whim. The house was just as pictured and had everything we needed. Miriam was more than attentive before and during our stay. The house is perfectly located close to the beach. We loved having the opportunity to make family memories at Mim's Whim. I would highly recommend staying at Mim's Whim.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
We update our online pics twice a year to ensure that our guests have an accurate depiction of what Mim's Whim actually looks like-- although most of our guests tell us that they are pleasantly surprised to find that our home is larger than it appears to be in our pictures. The house itself is a comfortable layout with its open kitchen which lends itself to wonderful, warm family/friends gatherings. We try to make every effort to ensure that our guests' needs are met and it is very rewarding to us to hear back from our guests that they've had a wonderful vacation with lots of fun memories!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Loved Mim's Whim

We loved this house. Very short walk to the beach. Drive to town wasn't bad. We managed to do everything we wanted to do. Dauphin Island was a neat place to visit. Planning on staying at Mim's Whim in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Love Mims Whim!

We had a wonderful week at Mims Whim. The house is beautiful and has all the comforts of home. Miriam, the owner, is extremely helpful and considerate. We hope to return soon! Oh, and Ft. Morgan is the perfect location!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

First annual summer getaway

My family had a wonderful time staying at Mim's Whim. The owners are awesome and very attentive to our needs. The home is beautiful and had everything you could possible need for the week except for food. Probably the nicest home in the area. Hopefully we will return next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rest & Relaxation

Absolutely Outstanding!!! A cozy beach home with all the amenities and great layout. What a way to recharge, rest, and relax. And the fireworks on the beach were another plus!!! Don't forget to stop by Tacky Jack;s and Acme Oyster House.....
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Girls Spring Break Get Away

Absolutely loved Mim's Whim!!! The house was spotless and comfortable. Everything you could possible need for a great get away was available at the house including beach toys, umbrella, and chairs. The view from the front porch each morning was fantastic. We can't wait to come back and stay again! If you are looking for a great place to stay this is it!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Hi Jill, thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast. - Your Southern Team.
Archival

8/10 Good

Kathleen L.

Winter Getaway

We spent Jan & Feb at Mim's Whim and found it to be exactly as described. The house was comfortably furnished and the kitchen well stocked. The beach was not crowded and just a short walk across the street. The owners were great to deal with when problems arose. Would definately recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional week!!!!!

I would like to you for allowing us to stay in your house for a great week. It was even better than described on the site. Everything was terrific, from the beach to the fully stocked kitchen, nice bathroom linens and probably one of the best beds we have ever slept in away from our own. Definately a first class vacation spot. We will be back!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast. - Your Southern Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Great Vacation!

We had a wonderful vacation at Mim's Whim! The house was beautifully decorated and created an environment of a true "home away from home" feeling. The neighborhood was friendly, safe and yet spacey enough to feel like you have your own piece of "tropical heaven". I plan to use every year! Sandy M.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
The quaint neighborhood resembles a picture postcard with its colorful rows of houses. The sights and sounds of children rushing out to greet the ice cream man as he makes his way down the street each day is reminiscent of times gone by and adds to the charm of the area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

Mims Whim

My family and I just returned from our stay at Mins Whim. We had the best time, and this house is perfect! Amazing views, on the beach, lots of room, and the owners are amazing to work with! The house was even better in person; the pictures don't do it justice! So clean and very warm and inviting. We felt right at home! Would not hesitate to stay again and plan to do so!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Good times at Mim's Whim!

Perfect vacation at Mim's Whim. The porch is ideal...esp. if you have children. Good view of the beach and to listen to the waves. Beds are super comfortable! Recommend shopping at Wal-Mart and Publix and cooking in. Kitchen is stocked with pots, pans and dishes. Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2023
Hello George, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

anne a.

incredible bang for the buck!

Mim's Whim is where you want to stay if you want all the amenities of the larger beachfront homes without the price. The home is gorgeously decorated and fully stocked with everything you'll need to make a great vacation complete. It has an excellent floorplan and is all on one level which is very convenient. Only steps from the beach, we never had to pack up a cooler and lug it to the shore. For the fishermen, it is only 2 miles to the boat launch. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to return again.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Excellent Stay

Mims Whimm was excellent. The house was awesome and clean. Beds were very comfortable. The box of beach toys and chairs were a plus as we didn't have to pack this stuff! We left our canopy up all week on beach and didn't have to worry about anyone bothering it. The owners of the house were very nice and personally emailed us to check on our stay, both upon arrival and after we made it back home. When we go to gulf shores again we will be staying here!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2022
Hi Josh, thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team

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