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October is the best month for the Gulf!

Beachfront, with water park

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Place, Fort Morgan Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Fort Morgan
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Kiva Dunes Golf Course
‪11 min drive‬
Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

KIng Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

October is the best month for the Gulf!

Making New Memories is found on Hwy 180 headed towards the Fort and Tacky Jacks. Once considered a fish camp and now a small piece of luxury on the peninsula island many have come to know and love.

Our beach cottage is a 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath home sitting on a very private 1/2 acre of land. Just one street away from being ocean front. Relax on the front porch, feel the constant breeze, and enjoy your view of Mobile Bay. Relax on the back deck off of the King Master and Queen bedroom and enjoy the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico.

We purchased this little gem in March 2018 and remodeled the property in April and May of 2018. It boasts an open airy living room/dining room combination. All new appliances and furnishings.

Our home is taken care of by a dedicated team of individuals that are local to the area and will take care of just like you were family.

Please enjoy the pictures and call with any inquiries that you may have.
We hope to be chosen as your next vacation destination.

New in 2023 heated pool option is available for your stay. Charge for heating the pool is $300/week. Heating the pool is NOT recommended for winter months as the heater is only capable of heating the water so much. Refunds will NOT be given.

Golf cart is NOT included with the property! A golf cart is available on the property for a charge of $400/week. Golf cart rentals are also available through a local company called island carts golf cart rentals!

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$100 pet fee per pet. Dogs only. Up to $200

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Zooland Mini Golf. Waterville USA and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

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What's nearby

Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
Fort Morgan - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
Dauphin Island Beaches - 45 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬13 min walk
‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Selah - ‬8 min drive
‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does October is the best month for the Gulf! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at October is the best month for the Gulf!?

As of 10 Oct, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at October is the best month for the Gulf! on 2 Nov, 2025 start from S$757.55, 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.

Is October is the best month for the Gulf! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at October is the best month for the Gulf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at October is the best month for the Gulf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is October is the best month for the Gulf! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

3 Sept, 2025

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

Loved it and will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

28 Jun, 2023

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

Great Stay

The house was very nice, loved the location and the pool. Rent the golf cart, it will make your beach trips effortless. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was stocked well, everything was very clean!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie M.

1 Jun, 2020

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

Love it!

This is our second time staying here and will def be back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

17 Jul, 2022

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

Summer at the beach

Plenty to do, beach was awesome

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

5 Jul, 2019

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

Great trip!

This was an awesome experience! The house was very nice. Loved the pool and the access to the beach!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

wendy b.

9 Jul, 2024

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

Gulf shores

Very nice, clean. Back porch excellent place to relax. Pool was awesome

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee F.

5 Sept, 2020

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

Summer Getaway

We took our first trip to gulf shores from Milwaukee and we loved it. The house was great, the kids loved the pool and it was a perfect distance to the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fernando R.

1 Sept, 2020

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

Great location, beautiful house, awesome time!

My family had a great time in Alabama. The house was beautiful and very well equipped. Spent a lot of time at the beach, the fort or just exploring the area. Will definitively make this a yearly retreat for us!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sonya S.

10 Nov, 2021

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

Fall vacation

Wonderful stay at Fort Morgan. The house was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the views of the bay and Gulf. It was a short walk to the beach and very quiet and relaxing. We would definitely book this home again.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

14 Feb, 2021

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

Beautiful Beach

This property is just as pictured. Very clean, private location, and just a short walk to the beautiful, uncrowded beach. The pool would be great for kids in warmer months.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Turner and W.

7 May, 2021

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

Great Home and perfect for the dog!

The host was great and responded quickly to a few things. Home was clean and as described.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krissy T.

6 Apr, 2021

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

Peace and Quiet

Since we weren't directly on the beach, having the private pool was great. The house was beautiful, plenty of towels and blankets. We loved the balconies and the privacy. The house had just about everything you'd need in a great vacation stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

2 Aug, 2021

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

Amazing vacation house!

We had so much fun! The house was exactly how the pictures are and the pool was amazing! Short drive or walk to the beach 🏖 the house was extremely clean and had everything we needed. We will rent this house again! Thanks for everything Holly!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim Z.

3 Mar, 2024

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

New memories

Had a great time. Very quiet neighborhood. Holly was an excellent host. We had a couple of minor hiccups and Holly responded immediately.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S., Michigan

1 Mar, 2021

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

Great Beach House

We loved the location! A short walk to the beach, easy drive into Gulf Shores (if you wanted) but we liked the "non-touristy" area that this house was in. Less than 2 miles to put in kayaks on the Bay side, Kiva Dunes golf course was only 2 miles away - although I thought Peninsula golf course was much better and that is only 6-7 miles. The property owners were great with communication, everything was as expected.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

klare b.

18 Feb, 2020

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

wonderful place to re-charge!

Wonderful place to re-charge. Great sunny back porch, short walk to the beach. Easy to find. Everything I needed. Sorry about the wine tool!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

27 Jan, 2023

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

Wonderful Getaway

The house was absolutely adorable, your typical beach house. Kitchen fully stocked with everything you need. We loved the bed linens!! Thank you for a fabulous home-away-from-home. I loved the solitude of coming in January and having the beach to ourselves. We definitely want to plan a return trip. My grandkids visited and loved there was a sandy area with shells under the house to play in. Thanks again for a great vacation.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

24 Jul, 2018

Beautiful Home!

My family stayed for a week and the house was beautiful! We had a great time! The King size bed was so comfy! My daughter and niece loved the bunk room. We did have a little problem with ants in the kitchen but Holly did what she could to fix it as soon as possible! Owners are extremely nice and easy to work with. Will recommend this home to friends!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Casey K.

11 Jul, 2022

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

Perfect for our family

This property was as described. The pool was an excellent bonus!!!!! Plenty of furniture outside and inside. We were comfortable and had so much fun. We had everything we needed for our vacation. It was too far for us to walk to the beach but we were able to drive and park on side street to access beach without any issues. Would definitely recommend this place for your Gulf shores vacay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

14 Aug, 2021

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

Wonderful stay

My husband, kids (ages 5 and 3), and I had a great stay at this home! It was very clean, and everything was in good shape. We had a tiny maintenance issue, and the owner and maintenance gentleman were both very prompt and kind in getting it resolved. The home was incredibly well stocked! The pool is small, but we loved it. The kids were in it every day. The home is in a really quiet neighborhood, and still only a 5 minute walk to the beach. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Nicole R.

22 Sept, 2020

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

Great Gulf Getaway During COVID

The house was great. Fort Morgan was quite a distance from the hustle and bustle of Gulf Shores and that’s what we wanted! Quiet. House was comfortable and Holly was quick to answer questions. Pool was perfect. Rented a golf cart from Island Rentals. It’s a MUST. The walking path to the beach was a little too long for my liking and the mosquitos and cockle burs were thick. Not a lot of food options close by like in the city but The Sassy Bass has SUPERB Carry out food and it was close! Had a very nice time. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yvette P.

27 Jul, 2019

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

Perfect Little Beach House

This was absolutely the perfect beach house for me and my husband and 2 boys!! We loved everything about it and definitely plan on coming back!! The house was more than enough for us and my boys loved their rooms with TV's in them. We enjoyed the beach and the pool every single day we were there!! The golf cart made it perfect for our little cruises to the beach and around the neighborhood! Holly was the best and worked with us every minute considering Tropical storm Barry was approaching on our week to come down!! She was awesome in every way and made our stay so welcoming! We have stayed at alot of BIG beach houses with family....Destin, South Padre, Miramar, Fort Walton....and this was by far the funnest most relaxing vacay we have had and we will be back for sure!!! Thank you Holly so much for everything and look forward to staying at your cozy beach house again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

16 Oct, 2024

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

Had a great stay!!

This was a cute beach house that was very clean. Holly was wonderful. We had a few issues when we arrived and she was very responsive! We brought our Boston terrier and the yard was great for her just watch out for the spurs that get in their paws! We were 4 adults and two kids. The kitchen had everything you needed for cooking as far as pans but bring extra paper towels, toilet paper, salt and pepper! The pool was very nice but would definitely recommend heating in the fall. The pool room was well stocked with several different floats. The golf cart is a must! If you are on the fence on that, just go for it, you will not regret it! It’s not a terrible walk to the beach but with stuff and kids it will be less stressful!! Tacky Jacks is extremely close and a fun place to eat, we enjoyed it! Also, I recommend doing a ferry ride to Dauphin Island and eating at Pirates Cove. The aquarium there is fun too! The ferry is a neat experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tara R.

15 Jul, 2024

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

Fantastic Host

Overall, our stay was good. However, the pictures were somewhat misleading. It appears there is a direct path to the beach from the back of the house, but this isn't the case. You actually have to walk along the side of a busy road to the next street to reach the beach. With a one-year-old baby in tow, this information would have been very helpful beforehand. Renting the golf cart was a good decision, but it was still nerve-wracking with cars speeding by at 50+ mph. There were also a few minor issues likely overlooked by the housekeepers: no extra trash bags, no dishwashing detergent, and not enough toilet paper to last a full day. On a positive note, the host was fantastic. Communication was excellent, and she was always responsive and helpful. She was also more than happy to let us check in early when we informed her we arrived sooner than planned. Despite these minor inconveniences, it was a good stay, and we would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaLinda R.

28 Jan, 2024

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

Peaceful Get-a-way

This home was just as described in the listing. The home was very clean. We enjoyed the location. Easy walk to beach. I would recommend the golf cart though. The drive way is on the main road and although safe to walk, the golf cart would have been a nice option. It was off season, so we drove our car over to the beach. Views to the beach and bay are obstructed but you can see the water on both sides. The pool was very clean and a peaceful place to hang out. It was too cold while we were there to enjoy swimming. As with any beach property, you have to watch your pets paws for those spurs. However this property had a nice yard that we could walk our dogs and didn’t have any issues. It’s just something to always be aware of when at the beach. The neighbors were spaced far enough apart that it felt much more private than other homes. Having a decent size yard for the dogs as well as being far enough back off the street also made this property a favorite. Ps. I was so skeptical when I saw this home had all 5 stars when I booked, but was pleased that it was accurate.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Holly Millman and Bonnie Murphy

2 couples have come together to form MNM Properties LLC. Pat and Bonnie Murphy who already own and rent two homes in the Surf Side Shores Subdivision since 2004 decided in 2017 it was time to invest in another piece of property but wanted to find investors that would love the area just as they do. They pitched this idea to Ben and Holly Millman and together they bought the "Fish Camp" in March 2018.

Why they chose this property

We all love of the sun, sand, and surf they have remodeled the camp into a unique beach cottage escape. They have tried to think of everything so you don't have to bring anything but your suites and towels while on vacation at Making New Memories

What makes this property unique

The home is cared for by local individuals in the area. There is a local Property Manager and Maintenance Manager that oversee the property for MNM. This group is here to make sure you have a wonderful experience while at Making New Memories and we are hoping you will do just that - make memories that will last a life time and will continually call you back to our little piece of heaven on earth