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Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch

Family-friendly holiday home in Gulf Shores

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Property grounds
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Family Room standing at front door looking in

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch

This home has 3 bedroom 2 baths and is just a short walk to an uncrowded beach. There are only 6 houses on this small road, and most of the time you have a large segment of the beach to yourself. Appliances include stainless steel French door refrigerator and a free standing ice machine (no need to buy ice). There is a separate laundry room with a full size washer and dryer. The large family room has plenty of seating with a 55 inch T.V. and DVD player as well as high speed internet. Each bedroom has a tv with direct tv and Amazon fire and utube tv set up for your enjoyment. Dining table seats 8 plus bar seating of 4.
Enjoy evenings listening to the waves and viewing the gulf from our screened in porch which has a table for four as well as several other chairs and a glider love seat. There is also a partially covered deck with a nice view of the gulf. Another deck is on the first level which has a swing bed and picnic table.
There is a grill for your use. There are beach chairs and assorted beach toys for the kids, and carts to haul everything to the beach
The master bedroom is large with king size bed. There is plenty of closet space and drawer space for long term stay. The master bath has a double vanity with a tiled shower. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed with and bunk bed. Also there is ample closet space and drawer space. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed and a bunk bed as well as plenty of closet and drawer space. All bedrooms have tv's. Second bathroom has a tub/shower. There are games and puzzles for rainy days and also some DVD’s.

We are located near the ferry and walking distance to the marina and Tacky Jacks Restaurant. There are two restaurants/markets within a five miles radius.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a PAC &PLAY and a high chair for infants
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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
Please do not use the grill on the deck due to fire hazard.

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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fort Morgan - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gulf State Park - 29 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 31 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf View With Short Walk to Uncrowded Beach On Private Road With Screened Porch located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Salli O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fort Morgan is the finish line for the Great Alabama 650 paddle race and I was a racer and mu husband and 2 other friends were my support / ground crew. After a week of racing we needed a quiet, clean, comfy place to recover and this place was absolutely perfect!! everything we needed was right here. Thanks so much, we absolutely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. There was a bit of a walk to the beach but not too far. The beach was nice and uncrowded. The house was comfy with plenty of room in the house for the three of us. The only issue we had was there were a lot of sand burs. Overall it was a nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, super convenient to Ft Morgan beach. Lots of room, fully equipped. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TANYA M.

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

Great Location to stay

We loved the house and location of stay. Only a short walk to beach and not crowded. We loved that they also had some beach supplies like a wagon that we didn't have to pack and bring. Very spacious and screened in porch was nice to sit in the mornings and evenings without bugs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!! Fit our family of 7 adults and two small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to beach. Rooms are way bigger than they look online. Host was excellent with any problems we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Nice location

The Rustic Retreat was very comfortable and the screened in porch provided a nice bug-free view of the beach. We were there to fish and it was located near Ft. Morgan Marina. There wasn’t many houses near it which made it one of the most private rentals I’ve stayed in at Ft Morgan. The host was awesome! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect! Girls trip with our daughters and this property was exactly what we needed. It reuly felt like a home away from home. So peaceful and comfortable and quiet. I have never stayed somewhere so well stocked. From kitchen necessities to beach gear, games and entertainment this place had it all. The beacĥ was beautiful and uncrowded. We got to see crabs, dolphins, and a variety of birds. The kids really loved it. This host was easy to contact and truly thought of everything. We would definitely stay here again. Perfect for a girls trip or family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Vacation

Enjoyed my stay and will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

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

Fall trip

Lovely gem just 4 houses from quiet beach on a private lane Large bedrooms Plenty of room in living space Screened porch with sturdy furniture Host responds quickly Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Fishing Trip

Good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew v.

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

Beach

Close to the beach easy walk great fishing right off the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

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

Family Week at Rustic Retreat

Our family had a wonderful week at the Rustic retreat. It is located in a very quiet neighborhood with only houses surrounding it. We came to enjoy the beach and each other and it was perfect for us in every way. It is a short walk down to the beach, which you can see from the porch and living room of the rental. We really appreciated all of the extras that were included in the house, such as games, puzzles, and a whole room, full of beach toys, boogie boards, chairs, tents, and other items that you would use on the beach. We intentionally came to unplug so we did not use the TVs that are available for use but rather chose to spend our time outdoors and just playing games with each other. The house is very close to a marina if you desire to go out fishing. There are a couple restaurants nearby, but we never did use them as we did our cooking of meals in the kitchen at the house. The kitchen had everything that we needed, and we appreciated the extras such as the icemaker and extra beverage refrigerator. Also the laundry room is very convenient to use for the week. We love the screened in porch and also the fact that there was plenty of room for all of us to sit down for meals at the big table and the bar with four large chairs.The owner, Linda, is amazing at responding very quickly to any questions or concerns. The check-in process was very easy. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

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

Annual vacation

The pictures were on point and the stand along ice machine was good since we all carried water bottles everyday. Being able to enjoy the sound of the wave every morning on the porch was great. The short walk to the beach with the supplied cart and chairs was a plus. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

Nice week at quiet beach

12 years of renting condo for family beach trips this one was up there. Quiet, close to beach, roomie, and good layout.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Peaceful

You’d think that it would feel crowded on a holiday weekend - but the Rustic Retreat delivered quiet relaxation! We especially loved the awesome bed swing on the lower porch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy C.

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

Our new Beachhouse!

We absolutely love the place. Love the rustic atmosphere. Very short walk to the beach. Not many people on the beach so a lot of privacy. The place is very equipped to stay here for a week. We definitely will be back our new home at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B., Tipton, IN

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

Perfect for Family Vacation

The house offers an ideal setup for children and grandchildren, featuring bedrooms with bunk beds and queen size beds, while the grandparents can enjoy a spacious king size bedroom. The family room and dining area are designed to comfortably accommodate the entire family. Additionally, the house is fully equipped with a well-stocked kitchen for cooking and includes various beach accessories..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

Loved our stay

Location was ideal for us - away from the crowds but plenty of nearby activities. Short walk to the beach. Peaceful. Loved the porch to relax with a cup of coffee have or a glass of wine. Fully stocked with everything we needed. Comfy beds. Communication with hosts was easy with quick responses.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terina D.

New Year's Visit

Very clean. Easy stroll to beach. Answered phone promptly when I had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

First Time AL Stay

This was a wonderful home with great amenities. The extra ice maker really came in handy. We truly enjoyed the screened in porch for evening relaxing. The beds were comfortable and everything just as described. My family of 6 was very comfortable in this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Annie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Vaca

Property is nice and clean, didnt love the location, rude neighbors .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmel H.

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

Rustic Retreat getaway

This property was great! The home is comfortable, roomy and well-equipped with anything and everything we needed. The kitchen had plenty of pots, pans, utensils, dishware, silverware and just about anything else we needed to cook. The laundry room was so nice to have and the master bedroom comfy and roomy. Access to the beach was just a short walk--and the enclosed screen porch, with its south and west views, gave us a panoramic view of the water and the gulf. It was a great stay!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy O.

Wonderful, spacious beach house with great views of the gulf.

From the time we reserved the property to the time we checked out, the owners were in communication with us to make sure we had a great stay! Very much appreciated!! Very comfortable beach house with amazing views! The kitchen included everything we needed to prepare meals . We really enjoyed the screened in porch in the evenings. Walk to the beach was short and easy! We did not want to leave .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

2019 Thanksgiving Visit

We love the Fort Morgan area and were very pleased with this property. It was clean and very comfortable. Lots of pots and pans, plenty of silverware and drinking glasses. There is an on-site ice machine in the laundry room, and plenty of towels and extra blankets and pillows. We loved sitting on the porch in the mornings and then in the evenings when winding down from the day. We can’t wait to come back in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Linda McCrary

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We purchased this home spring of 2016. We have loved traveling to this area for approximately 17 years. We love the uncrowded beach setting as well as watching sunsets and love watching stars at night just as they come out. We enjoy the great food, playing tennis on some great clay courts. We have spent vacations with our children and grandchildren at Ft. Morgan the last four summers . We all love watching the dolphins from the beach, fishing from both the beach and boat. It's just a great area for family vacationing. Kids loved the beach, collecting shells, sightseeing and shopping. We all love the great seafood.

Why they chose this property

We like the fact that the beach in this area is more secluded, and not wall to wall people like so many areas. It is a great place for families

What makes this property unique

This is an older home with large rooms. It has a very open feel. So many of the houses that are available to rent have very small rooms and no storage. There is a closet in each bedroom, plenty of seating and a nice screened in porch where you can sit at night and listen to the waves. If you like, we've furnished an air bed to sleep on the screened porch. We have a griddle, crock pots and there is an electric patio heater if you come in the cooler months.

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