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Step Away, Recently remodeled 3 br/2 ba Gulf View Home, easy beach access.

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A coastal residential area with houses aligned along the beach, featuring a mix of single and multi-story buildings, some with attached docks.
A dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs, large windows with blinds, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and ceiling fans.
A coastal residential area with houses on stilts, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs, large windows with blinds, and a view of a dock.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fort Morgan Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Step Away, Recently remodeled 3 br/2 ba Gulf View Home, easy beach access.

This property is not pet-friendly. Minimum Age Requirement of 25. Rents Saturday to Saturday year round unless calendar is already broken up or requested time is approved by homeowner.

Welcome to Step Away, a bright and comfortable Gulf-view beach house perfect for families or groups wanting a relaxing coastal retreat. With easy access to the beach, sweeping water views, and plenty of space for everyone, this home is all about laid-back living on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Bedroom Details:
Bedroom 1 (Master): King bed, TV, private bath
Bedroom 2: Two Queen beds, TV
Bedroom 3: Twin/Full bunk bed, TV
(3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms, sleeps up to 9 guests)

Home Highlights:
Gulf-view home with easy beach access
Spacious living room with comfortable seating and large TV
Fully equipped kitchen with ample counter space and breakfast bar seating
Dining area with seating for family meals
Covered deck with Gulf views — perfect for relaxing mornings or evening sunsets
Washer and dryer included
Sleeps up to 9 guests comfortably

Why You’ll Love It:
Step Away is designed for a no-stress beach trip where the only agenda is sun, sand, and fun. Whether you’re enjoying meals with loved ones, lounging in the open living space, or taking in the sea breeze from the deck, this home is the perfect place to unwind. With a prime Gulf-view location and a family-friendly layout, Step Away makes beach memories easy.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
No smoking or vaping allowed in any of our homes. Smoking is permitted outside as long as cigarette butts are disposed properly.
Some rental units do allow dogs (weight restrictions & number of pets vary per home) with a refundable pet deposit, pet fee and signed pet addendum.
Maximum occupancy is mandated and refers to anyone on the premises at any given time. No parties or weddings allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9551431
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 deadlock

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 Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 24 min drive - 38.0 km
  • The Wharf - 27 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Step Away, Recently remodeled 3 br/2 ba Gulf View Home, easy beach access. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Step Away, Recently remodeled 3 br/2 ba Gulf View Home, easy beach access.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Step Away, Recently remodeled 3 br/2 ba Gulf View Home, easy beach access.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Step Away, Recently remodeled 3 br/2 ba Gulf View Home, easy beach access.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Step Away, Recently remodeled 3 br/2 ba Gulf View Home, easy beach access. 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 Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium 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. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NA
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your review! We hope to welcome you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable and clean

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was spacious, comfortable, clean, and very close to the beach. It was quiet and just a pleasant place to stay for a week. The check in/out process was a bit of a pain, but that's the only slight negative. The actual property was great, and I'd gladly stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thanks for such a great review! We're sorry to hear that you didn't like the check-in process. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Proximity to beach was awesome! House was well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2024
Thanks for the five-star review! Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Reed Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach House!!

Great place to stay! House had everything we needed. Beach access was across the street! Will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2020
Thank you so much for taking time to post a review about your stay! Please give us a call when you all are ready to schedule your next beach vacay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Really had no issues but one of the porch chairs with mesh you could not sit in due to the mesh being torn
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2025
Thanks for the five-star review! I will report the broken chair to our maintenance team to get it replaced. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Reed Real Estate
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful location; house had issues, but prop mgr responded well

Tough review to make: This older-style house is fine for some vacation styles, but not others. Listing highs/lows: The good: *Location: As described, if not better. As close to beach as could be without being on it. Direct public access after crossing a small, lightly traveled residential street. Perfect location for spending days at oceanfront. *New power reclining sectional sofas and chair, complete with cup holders, storage and USB; different from pictures - great surprise! Along w/ TiVo and Netflix/Hulu apps, good for relaxing time. The bad: *Ants in house (incl bedroom): Arrived on a Sunday eve after large storm on Sat. Saw few dozen ants, coming from family-room window sill, then saw hundreds on, in and around master bedroom. Wife and I didn't unpack and slept in fam rm chairs that night. - Fam Rm wall had water damage throughout: peeling interior walls in at least 6 areas, 12-24 in. tall Was dry, so didn't seem to be from storm that happened right before arrival. * Lots of kitchen cabinets, but filled with many redundant items (ex, pans upon pans, couple dozen wine and coffee cups) and no room for any pantry items so never could settle-in to store food items, and had to be strewn out along countertops. Since this house is far removed from most restaurants, curating/organizing kitchen is important and would help to being able to "settle-in". management company: Sent emails on ants Sun night. mgmt responded just after 8a Monday, follow-up called @ 9a, pest control out @ 10a. Took care of politely/quickly - left personal cell to immediately respond if we saw more later in stay - which we did on Day 5, but not where orig sprayed - coming through another window frame. He asked what time we were going to leave on last day, so he could make sure to "douse the whole house" before next renters; indicated this was unusual, but cared about well-being of guests, and not just punching-clock. (We later found where we think the nest was below the house.); Same day @ 11a, other contractor arrived to address non-pest issues: (wall-damage, roof trim blown off hanging on wires, screen tears, unhooked faucet sprayer) Couldn't have asked for better responsiveness from mgmt company. BtmLn: owner puts money into house (i.e: new sofa, newer siding, prem cable), but having more proactive action against pests and water damage, and better kitchen org would have made for smoother stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you Scott for reviewing your stay at Sea Crystal Cottage. We appreciate that you notified us about the ant problem right away and gave us an opportunity to send out pest control and correct it. The home owner has been informed of the suggestions listed. We strive to ensure each and every guest has an exceptional stay each and every time. Thank you for choosing to stay with Reed Real Estate. We hope that you all will stay with us again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2026
Thank you! We hope to welcome you again next time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

The property was directly across from the beach access which made it perfect for us with kids! We enjoyed our stay! Make sure you bring any beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, etc because there are not any there. Also if you wash your face or body more than once per day per person or you do not want to wash towels and wash rags every day, bring extra!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice family getaway!

Step away was a great choice for our family vacation! The property was nice, clean and had plenty of bedrooms to allow us space while we also enjoyed the easy access to the beach! Very pleased with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading pictures

I was happy with the location. The pictures on VRBO were NOT up to date. If they had of been, I would not have rented this home. There was a lot of water damage on the inside front of the house. The floors were warped. And paint coming off of ceiling. The dryer took along time to dry clothes. One of the deciding factors on renting this property was the fact it had an outdoor shower. Much to our disappointment, the pipes were busted going to it. There was a water hose to rinse off with but it leaked at the hook up. A simple o ring replacement would probably fix it. The material on the ottoman was flaking off so we didn’t use it. We had sand in 2 beds and had to wash the sheets the first night. There was hair in both shower/tub drains. It was so bad in the master bathroom that we had to buy Draino in order for the water to drain out. The kitchen had the bare minimum essential items. Be sure to bring EVERYTHING you may need. Most of the dressers were made of press board and not very sturdy. I would suggest to upgrade the dressers, fix the inside of the house and have a serious talk with the cleaning crew. And update the pictures online.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June 3 - 8, 2019 Family Fun

We liked the house, lots of room, ocean views, and you can walk right across the street to you own beach! House had everything we needed. Great neighborhood, close to restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Awe, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your family vacation!! Sea Crystal Cottage is a great property with a fantastic view! We are so glad that y'all had a great time and hope to see you all again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Not the most fabulous home but was great and accomadating.

We thouroughly enjoyed our stay. This home was well located to the beach and places to eat we loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Hi, John. Sea Crystal Cottage IS an older home, but clean and comfortable and priced well. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for booking with us and for taking time to leave a review. We look forward to having you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Off the beaten path hidden jewel. Family friendly place.

The beach is directly across from the house. This home has every thing you need.Kitchen is well furnished from slow cookers to electric griddle. Rooms are nice all are equipped with flat screen TVs and the beds are comfortable. The only suggestion that I had is to maybe add some umbrella's to the porch...
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the review, Kim! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again. ~ Reed Real Estate

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