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Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!

Beachfront vacation home near Fort Morgan Beach

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A spacious living area with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen with white cabinets.
A beachfront property with multiple houses connected by a pier, featuring balconies and direct beach access.
A beachfront house with a wooden deck and multiple balconies.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a television, and a wooden cabinet.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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

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About the neighborhood

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On the beach.With a stay at this Gulf Highlands vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Bon Secour Bay. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fort Morgan - 18 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 23 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • The Wharf - 26 min drive - 21.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!

As close to the beach as you can get! Melonheads is a family friendly rental and has an open concept Living-Dining-Kitchen area with vaulted ceilings and breathtaking views of the ocean and beautiful beach with floor to ceiling windows. Dining Table seats 6-8 and large island seats 6. (12-14 total dining seats available) Fully equipped kitchen for those that like to stay in and make the most of your time at the beach. You will not want to miss out on this beautiful home!
There are four bedrooms on the main floor with 2.5 bathrooms: The east wing has a full bathroom and 2 bedrooms: King Bedroom and Queen /Twin bunk bedroom . The west wing has a full bathroom and 2 bedrooms: King Bedroom and King Bedroom. Upstairs you will find one Master Bedroom with views of the beach. Includes a King Bed and sitting area, and a large master bathroom with separate tub and shower.
There are four covered parking spaces at the front of the house and a large deck beneath the house that looks out onto the ocean. This makes for a fantastic area to dine, play games and relax in the shade. This area also features a fully functioning outdoor shower with hot and cold water.
Located in the desirable beach community of Surf Side Shores, just past the renowned World Class Kiva Dunes Golf course! Very close to a small local grocery/hardware/liquor and seafood shop when you don't want to drive into Gulf Shores. However, you are only 20 minutes to big chain grocery stores and restaurants. The best of both worlds. All the amenities but you are far enough away from the crowds to claim this as your own little piece of heaven.
Available for Saturday to Saturday weekly rental in the peak summer months. Minimum 4 days rental during other months, and please call if you have interest in monthly rental. No student groups are accepted at all, renters must be over 25 years to rent and prior to arrival we require a copy of the license of the person booking. Sorry, No Pets allowed and no smoking.
Please feel free to call/text with any questions, Melissa 901 438.1107 or Eddie 901 481 0341.
Melissawilbanks@att.net

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

If you break one of the plastic Adirondack chairs.....easy fix, go to Ace hardware in Gulf Shores and buy another one for $15 to replace it.
Put everything back where you found it. Do not take any indoor furniture outside. All tents/chairs must be brought up to base of stairs at night
You must provide a copy of drivers license for the person making reservation and person on the credit card/paying if they are not the same person.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: travel bed w/thick mattress, high chair, stroller

Events

No events allowed
No grad, bachelor/ette or spring brk parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No grad, bachelor/ette or spring brk parties
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No grad, bachelor/ette or spring brk parties For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water! to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water! to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 6.7 mi away from Fort Morgan.

Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host kept in communication. House was well stocked. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family!Great view and close to beach. Wonderful week with family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, wonderful outdoor seating areas. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robyn S.

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

Great location, well stocked

Great property, as close as you can get to the beach. One of the best stocked kitchen in a rental I have ever seen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Perfect for 2 families

Great stay and house was clean and as described. Owners were incredibly responsive and house had everything needed for a great beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

We’ll be back!

We had an amazing time and had plenty of room for our extended families, would definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Pretty much perfect!!

We had the best time at the Melonheads Beach House! Great location, rooms and beds were so cozy and comfortable and the hosts couldn’t have been more accommodating. Our grandchildren LOVED all the toys too. Lots of memories were made and we can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

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

Great family vacation

A beautiful place with beach access and everything we needed to relax and enjoy. Amazing to watch our boys with their sons playing in the sand and waves. Brought back great memories of when they were little. Sunrise and sunset views topped off a great week.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER T.

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

Perfect Week

superb property - perfect in every way. great owner - very engaged and provided seamless instructions for check in/out. truly a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

A week with grandchildren

The house has everything you need for a week on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Incredible view and location

My family and I really enjoyed this house. The view from the kitchen/living room is unreal. The house layout is great and the beachfront location can't be beat. We will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach house stay

Really nice house. Nice big windows. Lots of beach toys. Loved the plastic beach chairs. Nice seating area under the upper deck
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

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

Great beachfront stay

This property is located on a quiet stretch of beach, far away from the touristy areas. We had 11 in our party and everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in and there was plenty of space for everyone. This is a great place for extended family to enjoy time together. We even had our groceries delivered by Instacart so we didn’t have to leave the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Family Fun

House had everything you could need. So many toys and beach chairs. And the space under the house was a fantastic place to be outside and out of the sun. Had a fantastic time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Family fun at the beach

Plenty of space including a really nice sitting/eating area under the house, it’s shady and the ocean breeze keeps it cool. Lots of beach toys for the kids located in a storage room under the house. This is our 3rd year to stay here and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evi S.

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

Wonderful beachfront home!

We went for spring break with our family of six adults and two elementary school aged kids. We had a wonderful time being ON THE BEACH and staying in this lovely home. We had perfect weather and enjoyed being able to get the most possible beach time in by being steps away from the sand and ocean! Kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need and we were glad to have an ice machine for coolers and cocktails. We will for sure be going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Family vacay

This tripped checked one item off my bucket list! I’ve always wanted to stay in a beach house with my adult children and grandchildren. We had a blast! This property provided us with all we needed and the backyard is the ocean with amazing sunsets. We had plenty of room and we all enjoyed the outside shaded sitting area below the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek G.

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

Fantastic home on the beach!

This home has it all. You practically don't need to bring anything other than your clothes and food. The setup of the property was perfect. And the location can't be beat. Steps from the beach. There's all sorts of beach items to use. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beverly A.

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

Really enjoyed our stay.

My overall impression was good. The only thing we were really disappointed with was a lot of the windows in the front room. There was moisture between the panes and you could not see out of them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Max R.

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

Great location

This was the perfect home and location for our family (six adults and four children). It is away from the huge condos so the beach is not overcrowded. It was wonderful setting on the shaded deck seeing and listening to the surf. And, there is a gentle slope so the kids could get quite a ways from shore without getting very deep. There is one problem, it will spoil you. We all agreed that this was our best vacation ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marsha L.

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

Awesome

Everyone was pleased with our stay, the short walk to the beach was fantastic. The house gave us room to gather or seek some privacy. The kitchen was well equipped, and the washer and dryer was a huge plus. The only thing lacking was a lift for getting luggage etc. up the steps, thanks to our grandkids it worked for us, but may not work for others. Overall wonderful trip and beach house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

A Thanksgiving to Remember

We had a small family reunion for Thanksgiving in Gulf Shores. We came from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Tennessee. We watched both sunrise and sunset over the water from the same deck. We were able to swim and walk out to sandbars the week of Thanksgiving - something unheard of in the states we all came from (in fact, many of us returned to snow!) The kitchen was AMAZINGLY well stocked! And large enough to allow multiple people to prepare their dishes at the same time. We had a great time - and I'm sure anyone reading this will too!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JeMae G.

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

Relaxing Holiday

We were 3 couples enjoying a 4 night stay in March. The house is beautiful with fabulous views of the ocean, large open spaces and a king bed and private bath for each couple. The house is in a quiet area and easy driving distance to Gulf Shores and the Dauphin Island Ferry. Gorgeous beaches and a wildlife preserve nearby for walking and birding. We watched lots of dolphins swimming each morning while eating breakfast. Relaxing upper and lower decks face the ocean. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, clean and airy. Plenty of games, books and DVDs on site for guests to enjoy. Reasonably priced for the location. We were thrilled with our stay. Perfect for medium to large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peggy B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location

Location is wonderful. Literally steps from the ocean and the space below deck was lovely for early morning coffee while enjoying the views. Unfortunately the house was not ready upon arrival. We had to wait 2 hours for the housekeeper to finish which was hard after nearly a 12 hour drive. We understand things happen but wished we could have at least been notified of the delay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

john s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

Beach front was beautiful, enjoyed private beach and Fort Morgan location. Property has maintenance issues: Gutter down on deck Dishwasher had cleaning issues Wall separating living room from bedrooms showed evidence of prolonged water damage Mold smell, DampRid around the inside of house Railing on deck loose & unsafe Keurig did not work No grout in tile throughout house. One shower could not use, afraid of falling through floor Furniture on bottom deck rusted through We picked property because of all the great reviews? We were very disappointed, would not stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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