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Welcome to This'll Do!
A pet-friendly beachfront home
Located on the white-sugary beaches of Fort Morgan
This'll Do offers incredible views and amenities
This'll Do has two bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom (Master)

Bathroom- Bedroom 2

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gulf Front | Pet Friendly | Spacious Porch

This’ll Do – Gulf Front | Pet Friendly | Spacious Porch

Welcome to This’ll Do, a charming beachfront cottage nestled in the serene Fort Morgan area of Gulf Shores, Alabama. This inviting two bedroom, two bathroom home comfortably accommodates up to seven guests and offers a peaceful coastal retreat away from the crowds and towering condos. With an open floor plan, a large front porch overlooking the Gulf, and pet friendly accommodations, This’ll Do is the perfect spot to relax, unwind, and experience the best of Gulf Coast living.

Located just steps from the sugar-white sands and gentle waves, This’ll Do provides the feeling of having your very own private beach. For larger family gatherings, That’ll Do, located next door and also professionally managed by Harris Vacations, is available to rent alongside This’ll Do, making it easy to stay close while enjoying separate spaces.

Outdoor Living
- Direct Gulf front location with expansive beach and water views
- Pet-friendly for up to two dogs (fees apply)
- Large front porch ideal for lounging, dining, and sunset watching
- Propane grill with outdoor sink and prep area for easy beachside cooking
- Gulf facing bar perfect for outdoor meals and entertaining
- Parking available for up to three vehicles

Indoor Comforts
Inside, This’ll Do features an open and airy layout designed for comfortable living. The living area offers cozy seating with a sleeper sofa that accommodates two additional guests, making it ideal for families or small groups. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals and gather together easily. An inviting coffee station allows you to start your mornings with a fresh brew, and a washer and dryer add convenience for longer stays or beach days.

Sleeping Arrangements
- Bedroom 1: King bed, TV, private bath with walk-in tile shower
- Bedroom 2: Twin over Full bunk bed, private bath with tub/shower combo
- Living Area: Sleeper sofa

With its peaceful Fort Morgan location, beachfront setting, and welcoming coastal charm, This’ll Do offers a wonderful Gulf Coast retreat for families and friends. Whether you are spending your days on the beach, cooking meals outdoors with Gulf views, or enjoying time on the porch, This’ll Do — alongside neighboring That’ll Do — invites you to create lasting memories with Harris Vacations.

Rental Age Policy
We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes.  However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25.  We have no exception to this policy.

RISK
Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guest agrees to exercise extreme caution at all times; for more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Dauphin Island Beaches. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fort Morgan - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 17 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 20 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Perfect getaway

This’ll do was a perfect place to enjoy the beach. It is close to a public access so it does get busy. You basically have the beach to yourself early mornings. It was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
Hi Amy, thanks for the wonderful review of This'll Do!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Couple getaway

Beautiful house! Location can’t be beat! Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
Hi Kimberly, thanks for the wonderful review of This'll Do! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Loved this property!

Great experience! Loved waking up to the beach every morning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2020
Hi Jessica, we're glad you enjoyed waking up to the beautiful beach everyday! We hope you got a restful vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Perfect!

Location could not have been better! The house was beautifully decorated and very clean. Perfect getaway for a few days. Heaven on earth!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2024
Hi Laura, thanks for the great review of This'll Do! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Birthday getaway

The house was beautiful, the location amazing, the property managers were quick to respond and very helpful. I will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2024
Hi Christine, thanks for the wonderful review of This'll Do!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Vacay23

Beautiful home, very clean and very convenient for a beach getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Hi, thanks for the wonderful review! We're glad you had a wonderful vacation! Thanks for choosing Harris Vacations!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Beach Trip 2020

We enjoyed our stay. The home is right on the beach and very peaceful. The house had everything we needed. Will return next year.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2020
Hi Judy, thanks for the great review of This'll Do! I love how close this house is to the beach! You picked a great one to get incredible views! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Gerry and Lori R.

Loved the location which was right on the beach!

We had called and emailed the property management company a few times prior to the trip. Each time they were prompt in responding and super friendly. The property is far enough away from the crowded tourist area yet only a few minutes away for dining or shopping. The property is right on the beach. We watched dolphins and pelicans feeding on fish right from the deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Hi Gerry! Thank you for the great review! We are so glad that you were able to enjoy your time at This'll Do. We are glad that we were able to host you and that you were able to enjoy your time on the beach watching dolphins and the pelicans! Thank you for letting Harris Properties help you find your perfect spot in the sand, we hope to host you again soon!
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Christy H.

This place deserved -000 stars

I have 2 good things to say about this dump: location was absolutely perfect, right on the beach and I was compensated financially for this stay. Pics are deceiving, dirty, and absolutely horrible!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Hello Christy, We want to thank you for the feedback about the home as it only helps us to take corrective actions towards the items you have listed. In response to your review above, in regards to the cleanliness of the home, we apologize that this was not up to par. We are in the process of conducting our fall maintenance in order to make the necessary improvements that are needed. We are looking into these issues and will address as soon as possible. We hope if you are ever in the area again, looking for a perfect spot in the sand that you would give Harris Properties the opportunity to host you again. Have a wonderful day. Autumn Marks Guest Relations
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa w.

On the beach

This place was right on the water! Couldnt beat the view and the sand. I will say this tho, there was no hot water in the shower in the master bedroom. I called and no one ever came to fix it. Leaving 9 people to use one shower for 5 days! The day bed in the livingroom had the worst mattress ever! And springs were almost coming throught the couch and all the bed were so squicky you couldnt move with out sounded like you were tearing down the house. Also ft.morgan is a long drive from everything if you want to do more that hang on the beach. So i believe with new furniture and fixing the shower it would have been perfect but don't expect them to do that.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Melissa, thank you for the review as these help us take corrective actions to our properties. We are so sorry that no one came to repair the shower for you. We are investigating this internally to ensure that this does not happen again. This is not standard for our staff and this will be addressed. We have replaced the sofa sleeper in the living area as well. We hope that you will give us another chance to host you with a 5 star stay.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Roxana S.

Needs Repair throughout. Perfect location.

The best part was the location: PRIME but as far as the house unfortunately we were very disappointed. Its in dire need for some TLC. Shower rods rusted, broken kitchen utensils, carpet in bdrm needs replacement-(brown shag with spots everywhere), lack of kitchen bowls, windows broken, deck outside gave us splinters. I have used VRBO at least 1 dozen times and this place had the strictest exit rules from any. All dishes must be cleaned and put away plus a 10am exit. Just be prepared for the above and then it won't catch you be surprise. Bring your own toilet paper (1 roll available), blow dryer, kleenex, and even dish soap is NOT INCLUDED. I have never had to supply so much items and then on top of it the place is running down. Other than that...Loved the location, AC worked up to 72 degrees, fridge was great and oven worked perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Good Afternoon, We are happy to hear that you loved the location of This'll Do during your stay with us. I apologize that you were disappointed during your stay. Thank you for the feedback about the property as it only helps us to make improvements where they are needed. We want our guests to be comfortable during their stay so will look into the items that you have listed. Thank you for choosing Harris Properties and letting us be a part of finding your perfect spot in the sand. Have a blessed day. Lenetta Martin Director of Guest Relations
Archival

4/10 Poor

Brian H.

Beautiful location, house needs major work.

The location is wonderful! It's great to go right off the deck and onto the beach. The house on the other hand is in very poor shape. It needs major work. We had roaches in the kitchen, the stove had 4 burners but only one worked, the floor in front of the shower is rotting, the sofas had big stains on them, the trundle bed that we needed was missing, the kitchen is poorly stocked and the cord for the lamp in the bedroom was frayed-it electrocuted me when I plugged it in. We called about the roaches, the bed and the stove right away. To their credit, they offered to bring the bed out right away. The also told us they would replace the stove. It however took them 3 days and several phone calls to get the stove replaced. That made it tough to cook for eleven people. They refunded our cleaning fee for the sofa and roaches. When I called about the lamp and the bathroom floor, I was told they are planning on remodeling. This house needs it so badly. I would not rent this house again until it's fixed up. I'm not sure the cleanliness would change though. It's a lot of money to spend when the house isn't safe or clean. One more positive note. We had the house rented from Friday to Friday, seven days. We had a mix up and thought our reservation was Saturday to Saturday. Since no one was renting it until Saturday afternoon, they helped us out and we stayed our full 7 days. That was very nice of them. I really hope they fix the house up and get a better cleaning crew.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Good Afternoon Valued Guest, We want to thank you for the feedback about the home as it only helps us to take corrective actions towards the items you have listed. In response to your review above, in regards to flooring, cleanliness and the frayed lamp, we apologize that they were not up to par. We are in the process of conducting our fall maintenance on this home and it is being renovated in order to make this home comfortable for our guests. The home is sprayed on a regular basis. We hope if you are ever in the area again, looking for a perfect spot in the sand that you would give Harris Properties the opportunity to host you again. Have a wonderful day. Lenetta Martin Director of Guest Relations
Verified

8/10 Good

douglas g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location...

It was quite cold and our pipes and the grinder pump for sewage froze also an electrical issue developed. The management company was responsive in dealing the pipes and electrical the day of Christmas Eve. The company dealt with what they could that day and I appreciated their communication. The sewage issue was remained a problem as the grinder pump was broken resulting in waste water dumping in the sand below the house. On Monday the day after Christmas we were contacted that the pump was a bigger problem and the company wanted us to move from the house on the beach to a duplex in town and "it certainly wouldn't cost anymore". I was taken aback by this solution. I offered to call them back as I wanted to think. We called another plumber and found out the tank could be pumped out to allow us to stay on the beach without overflow. I informed the company of this option and recieved a response that they would by-pass the grinder pump but was told there would no refunds if the waste began to smell because they offered an alternative place to stay. I disagree that a duplex in town in comparable to a house on the beach. The location is what we spent the money for and it is a wonderful location. The end of this issue was that waste water continued to dump below the house. No solids came out and no significant smell. Aside from the previous issue the house was fine. The front of the refrigerator was not cleaned. Missing bulbs in lamps. Light over the stove doesnt work. The front door was a pain in that opening it was difficult because the catch wasn't adjusted and the screw holding the door knob on wasn't the correct one so it would fall out almost daily allowing the door knob to come off in your hand. The initial maintenance people commented on this but didn't fix it. I did fix the catch. The ad on VRBO would lead you to believe the house was recently remodeled. I would say a couple of years ago maybe. The showers in particular are both cracked and have multiple yellowed repairs the shower curtain rods have seen better days. The wall below the electrical panel has been opened up and poorly patched in one of the bedrooms. Lots of paint chips in doorways. All in all Lynnetta was good to deal with and I did appreciate her directness and flexibility. I think if the ad was more reflective of the house it wouldn't of bothered me really. Ultimately it is a wonderful location and would stay there again just with different expectations.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2023
Douglas, Thank you for your feedback on the home. The property manager has been made aware and will working to het these items corrected. I am happy to hear you were still able to enjoy your stay given the circumstances. We hope top be able to host you again in the future and receive a 5 star review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Great House on the Beach

This is a great location if you love the beach. The beach is right down the stairs. Short walk to the water. Beach is beautiful and not over crowded. The house had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again and recommend this house to everyone! It’s a perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2022
HI Diana, thanks for the awesome review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Our annual trip

This is our 5th year to Gulf Shores. First time we stayed at a house, previous trips were in a condo. The house was awesome !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2021
Hi, thanks for the awesome review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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

Family vacation

Property was perfect. Right on the beach and very clean. 5 adults stayed with plenty of room plus 2 dogs. Will stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2021
Hi Chad, thanks for the great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

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

Great week

Great week
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2021
Hi Gary, thanks for the great review, we're glad you had a fabulous time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

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

Best vacation ever!!

Closest we have ever stayed to the Beach! Didn’t even need to tote a cooler down , we were so close. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2020
Hi Paige, we're so gald to hear you had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

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

Amazing

The stay was amazing. Had everything we needed already provided. The view was gorgeous. The only downside was our original code did not work so we had to call to get a new code but the process of getting g a new one was easy. Will definitely rent from them again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Hi Louise! We are glad you had a great experience at This'll Do! We are sorry your original code did not work, the door will not open before 3:30 checkin, so that could have been the issue. We are happy to hear it got resolved quickly! Thanks for the great review and we look forward to your next stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Not worth the money

We were not able to locate the house. It took us an hour to finally reach someone at the "emergency" phone number who could give us accurate directions. The beds are horribly uncomfortable. They are either cheap or old or both. The house is supposed to sleep 11, though I can't figure it out how. We only had 6 people, but didn't have enough towels for each of us. I noticed in an earlier review that the master bathroom didn't have hot water. That is still the case. I will say that the air conditioner worked well. The only other good thing I can say about this house is the location. It is right on the beach which was very nice. I would stay on the same beach again, but I would NOT stay at this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Hi Heather, we are sorry you didn't have a pleasant experience at this property. We understand that all of these items need to be addressed and I have forwarded this review to maintenance, housekeeping, and director of operations. We are sorry you encountered these problems, as this does not meet our high standards of hosting our guests. We hope to host you again with a five-star experience!
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10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

This 'll Do was as we expected. All the basics were provided in working order. Location was key!

Outside is due for updates, but the house served our purpose.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Good Morning Diane, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the property This'll Do during your stay with us. Thank you for the feedback about the property and that you found the location to be key. We look forward to hosting you and your family again soon. Thank you for choosing Harris Properties and letting us be a part of finding your perfect spot in the sand. Have a blessed day. Lenetta Martin Director of Guest Relations
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Everything we expected and front row on the beach, it was perfect!!!🌊🌊

It was exactly what I wanted the girls to experience!!! I wish we could stay forever!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Good Afternoon Scott, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the property This'll Do during your stay with us. We look forward to hosting you and your family again soon. Thank you for choosing Harris Properties and letting us be a part of finding your perfect spot in the sand. Have a blessed day. Lenetta Martin Director of Guest Relations
Archival

6/10 Okay

TRACEY C.

Beautiful view of the ocean!

Loved being right in the beach and just steps away from the water...very convenient! The house is a little dated and it could use a few new appliances but it slept 3 adults and 5 children comfortably without being crowded. We had a blast! However, even though we spent a lot of time on the beach, with little ones needing naps we did spend time inside and the air conditioning seemed to have a hard time cooling during the day! Overall we enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Good Afternoon Tracey, We at Harris Properties enjoy hearing from our guests about the memories they create and the feedback that they provide about the property. I want to thank you for the feedback about the property, as it only helps us to make improvements where they are needed. We look forward to having you and your family stay with us again soon. Thank you for choosing Harris Properties and letting us be a part of finding your perfect spot in the sand. Lenetta Martin | Guest Relations
Archival

6/10 Okay

Bradley A.

Exactly on the Beach!!!

Don't know that you can any closer to the water.... built right on the beach. Although the house is a bit dated.... It is complete for staying on the beach. Only time we spent in the house was at night to sleep. Clean upon arrival, however, trash cans out front were over flowing we arrived late Friday afternoon and were not emptied when we left Sunday morning. Sleeping is comfortable for 4 adults and 2 kids. We had 6 adults and no kids and I would just say it was not an ideal set up. Property manager pleasant and easy to work with. Would stay again.... just not with 6 adults. Thanks for sharing your home. We had a blast!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Good Afternoon Bradley, We at Harris Properties enjoy hearing from our guests about the memories they create and the feedback that they provide about the properties Thank you for the feedback that you provided about the property This'll Do. We are happy to hear that you had a blast during your stay with us. I will reach out to the owner about your suggestions on the sleeping set up. We look forward in having you stay with us again soon. Thank you for choosing Harris Properties and letting us be a part of finding your perfect spot in the sand. Lenetta Martin | Guest Relations
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