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Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20307 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

About this property

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

Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20!

In December 2019, we finished a 2 month-long renovation of this beautiful home. So if you've looked before - please look again! This house now has 4 KING bedrooms and 1 BUNK Room that sleeps up to 8 children. New tile flooring, new paint, new mattresses and more! Pictures coming on 1/11/2020

The Great Room – which is incredibly spacious and inviting - has a huge leather couch; love seat and very comfortable recliners. It’s a great place to congregate, after a day in the sun, in front of the large flat-screen Smart TV. A Blu-Ray Player and DVD Player are provided for your use. Board and card games are also provided.

The Kitchen is huge and readily accommodates a number of cooks (or helpers). Two Refrigerators (one housed in the Laundry Room); an ice machine, which makes 35 pounds of ice per day; dishwasher; stove/oven and microwave are provided; as well as every imaginable small kitchen appliance. The Kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, glassware, mixing bowls, pots and pans and silverware.

The round dining table comfortably seats 6; with seating for another 6 at the Kitchen island bar; and another 6 at the unique dolphin table. For outdoor dining, a teak table, that seats 8, is conveniently located on the Deck, right outside the Great Room door. A large gas griddle is a great place to cook up burgers, hotdogs, steaks or even pancakes! A charcoal grill is also provided, under the house, as well as a picnic table.

A large Master King Suite is conveniently located just steps away from the Great Room and has amazing views to the east and towards the beach. The Master Bath has a fabulous jetted tub; separate shower, long single vanity and walk-in closet.

The second Master King Suite is located on the top floor and has direct access to the Balcony, through French doors. The Balcony is a great place to drink your morning coffee; or talk late into the night with family and friends. The Master Bath is massive and also has a jetted tub, separate shower, and long double vanity, and walk in closet.

Two additional King Bedrooms: one located on the main floor, and the one upstairs has direct Balcony access through French doors. Both bedrooms have closets and flat-screen Smart TVs. The downstairs King room has access to a full bathroom in the hallway, with a shower/tub combo. The King room upstairs shares a hall bathroom, also with a shower/tub combo, with the Bunk Room.

A brand new Bunk Room is located upstairs, with two Full size Bunk Beds - top and bottom, which can accomodate up to 8 children. This room also has a flat screen Smart TV and a closet.

The upstairs Loft is a great conversation area, game area or place for kids to hang out. A Smart TV allows the young or young-at-heart to play most gaming systems or simply catch up on your favorite shows. Plenty of games and puzzles located in the cabinet and in the downstairs entertainment center. A folding table and chairs are stored in the Bunk Room and can be used for board games or puzzles!

There is a Queen Sleeper Sofa in the Loft and another one in the Great Room. For your reading enjoyment, a massive collection of books are on the bookshelves. “Take one, leave one” is all we ask.

A full size Washer and Dryer are located in the Laundry Room. Towels, wash cloths, beach towels, linens, pillows and comforters are provided for no additional fee. A second refrigerator is located in the Laundry Room.

The large Deck is a great place for sunning, playing or catching up with family and friends. Beach toys galore, including sandcastle-making tools, Frisbees, noodles, boogie boards and more are provided for the young and young-at-heart! Feel free to take our lounge chairs with you to the beach each day; but please bring them back each evening, as summer is Sea Turtle Nesting Season and when those mommas come ashore at night, they can get tangled in stuff left behind. May through August – for no additional charge - our guests are provided a 10’ X 20’ Beach Canopy that is professionally installed and maintained.

The Sand Dune Walkover is conveniently attached to the Deck and allows you and your gear to get down to the beach with little effort. Part way down, a seating area, is the perfect place to watch the sun rise or set. Plan to spend at least one early morning enjoying the ever-changing colorful sunrise. Every 90 seconds a different color palette and pattern appear.

Two fabulous community swimming pools and two incredible tennis courts, are all within walking distance of our beach house and are securely passcode protected.

So if you’re planning to “Beach Bum” it all week, or want daily adventures by land or by sea, Susan’s Sand Castle I, is the perfect place to be! Contact us now to find out when your group can have your next beach adventure!

May through mid-August, Bookings must be Saturday to Saturday. Thanksgiving and Christmas Weeks have the same Saturday to Saturday Requirements. Other than that, there is a 4 night minimum, with flexibility for days of the week for Check-In.

This beach house is perfect for Family Reunions; Vacations with Family/Friends; Weddings; Corporate Retreats; Girfriend Get-Aways; Guys Deep Sea Fishing Week; and more! Snowbirds are welcome to contact us about renting by the month. There is a $1,500.00 surcharge for weddings/events.

We have two other beachfront luxury homes: one located in the Morgantown sub-division and the other, three miles closer to Ft Morgan. Check out those VRBO listings at #1068738 for Susan's Sand Castle III, which sleeps up to 30; and #738021, Susan's Sand Castle II, which sleeps up to 18.

We have so many loyal returning guests for all three of our beach houses that our Reservation Calendar fills up quickly for peak times and they often reserve "their week" years in advance , but we love to make new friends and welcome your inquiry. We do our best to respond in under an hour, but because we don't recharge on coffee alone - we do try to sleep at some point, therefore will respond to late night inquiries first thing the next morning.

We are currently accepting reservations through the end of 2021. Rates not yet set for 2022.

Property manager

Janie Hamric

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING INSIDE. Please use Butt Cans outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets allowed with payment of $100 PER Pet Fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Beach toys; board and card games

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
Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: With payment $1,500 Event/Admin Fee.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beachfront Home Large Deck Steps Beach Family Pet Friendly
Beachfront Home Large Deck Steps Beach Family Pet Friendly House

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Fort Morgan - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 33 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Morgantown vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Bon Secour Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

10/10

Beautiful property and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We loved this house and the hospitality of the owners/managers! The only wish would be for there to be some type of baby/pet gate that would close off the stairs, ramp off of the porch. Thanks for a great place to visit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

We had a great two weeks. Beautiful location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

Susan's Sand Castles are the best properties in Ft Morgan. Janie the property manager is VERY responsive even after hours. The upstairs AC unit went out and she had a repairman there within an hour!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The place is great, had a wonderful time and there was no problems with anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

🎇 Nine of us stayed here for a week. FANTASTIC place! The elevated beach boardwalk with the sitting area and warm water shower/washdown was icing on the cake! Will definitely book again! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Beautiful home. There was everything there that we needed. Plenty of space. Large, well-equipped kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10

This is a beautiful home for our family of 12 this past week. The home was clean and very well equipped for our needs. The boardwalk to the beach was wonderful and convenient to come and go as we please. The beach canopy set up was greatly appreciated as well and we used it everyday! Our kids had a blast at the big pool and playing in the sand everyday. Thank you Susan and Jerry for a very relaxing and memorable stay! We greatly appreciate it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This beautiful home was the perfect place for our family to vacation. My 80+ year old parents were able to access the home and beach without using the stairs. Their master suite was located on the main level. The shaded canopy was just steps away from the ramp to the beach. The children (one as young as 18 months) had plenty of beach toys to play with. The home was a wonderful place to make memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

First time on Ft Morgan and we have found our new spot! The beach is amazing and the house had everything we could ask for. The bunk room was perfect for the kids. The deck is so big and plenty of chairs. Having access to all the beach toys was great too!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This was our first time at Susan's Sand Castle. It will not be our last. Location and beach was better than the Florida beaches. I don't want to say too much as I don't want this place to book up before I get my reservations in for next year.

10/10

This property is one of the best places we have stayed in for our annual family beach trip. The home is beautiful. Well supplied and furnished. Communication with Dana was informative and most helpful. She even out in a good word for us for great weather! Keeping this one in our file for another trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Susan's Sand Castle is the ultimate beach house vacation. The home is beautiful with all the amenities and then some! Everything you could possibly want in a beach house (including two master bedrooms with jacuzzi tubs!). The deck offers wonderful views of the sunrise and sunset over the gulf and is a perfect place to sun, read, or gather. The kitchen is large and very well stocked with anything you could possibly want or need. Perfect place for a family vacation. I can't say enough wonderful things about this awesome house - we will be regulars from now on!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We greatly enjoyed our stay at Susan's. Everything was well stocked and clean. We had a beautiful wedding outside on the beach. We were able to decorate the deck area for the reception. Our caterer had the food displayed in the large kitchen area. Plenty of room for all our guests to go in and out. We felt right at home. No complaints. We can't wait to return to this hidden paradise! Everyone absolutely loved the house. My wedding was everything I had imagined:)

10/10

We had 7 adults and 4 children with us and the rooms were perfect for our group. Dana was very accommodating on any little thing we needed and very prompt. The boardwalk to the beach was awesome! With everything going on right now we opted to do our grocery shopping and do our own cooking every night so I cant really speak for everything else but it was exactly what we wanted. Great time, great experience & great memories made here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

My two siblings and I wanted a beautiful place to spend a week with our parents and family! WOW, we found it and more in Susan's Sand Castle. One of the best weeks ever, playing games, working puzzles, fishing, and walking the beach 2 or 3 times a day! The views were wonderful--loved watching the dolphins! The house exceeded our expectations! We cooked every meal there for a week--it was a special way to celebrate our family and the love of our parents! There was 11 of us and we had plenty of space for everyone. It was our first trip to the Gulf Shores and we will definitely be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

All nine members of our family unit (consisting of three families), raved over Susan's Sand Castle. Susan's You Tube tour helped us make the decision to initially book the house, but neither the video nor pictures do total justice because of the attention to many thoughtfully planned details. Homey, clean, comfortable, well-equipped and maintained, the expansive beach home is a treasure. The position of the home on the uncrowded beaches in Morgantown is the best kept secret. Only steps away from the downstairs deck are the beautiful sugar-white sands and clear water. The only problem we had was .... leaving.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We had 2 families (with kids from 2-18) in the house for the week and it was absolutely perfect. Very comfortable beds, plenty of seating for our large families, plenty of places to hang out and enjoy the surroundings. We especially enjoyed both decks. Very close to the water. Quiet area. Lots of beach toys to play with. Very clean and well set-up. We played with live sandollars and starfish, saw dolphins swimming almost every day. The beach was clean. We visited Fort Morgan which was really neat. We ate in Gulf Shores and went parasailing. The Oyster Bar and Lulu's were favorites. The nearby gas station had some necessities and very friendly people. The water was beautiful! I miss it already.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Ok...scared to share our secret piece of heaven but must say...STOP SEARCHING. This is the absolute perfect place to stay. It has plenty of room and is nicely decorated. Plenty of beach chairs to use on this quiet beach. The walk out puts you right out on the beach. Every room has a television even the loft. Wifi is provided as well. The kitchen has everything you need and we even used the grill. We had several people stop to ask us about wanting to rent the house. Sitting out on the porch was so relaxing and made a great place to hang out. Our extended family made plenty of memories. Thanks for sharing with us. We will definitely be back. This place is great for getaways, couples, and reunions.

10/10

7 adults plus dog. booked based on beachfront, pet friendly and all 5 star reviews. Did not disappoint! From the moment of booking until checkout the communication with host and owners outstanding. Detailed info/instructions sent periodically prior to vacation at appropriate times. location 20 minutes to main stores in G.S. This made for less crowds in area. The community is beautiful, quiet, very family oriented. Walkable area. Home is large with open kitchen family area and the floor plan for bedrooms allowed for a lot of privacy.Very well equipped from kitchen to beach toys and more.nice addition was beach canopy specifically for house professionally put up. wonderful home and area made for great relaxing vacation. would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We were very pleasantly surprised by Susan's Sand Castle. The directions and access were super easy, and Susan was a joy to deal with. The house itself was open and roomy, and there were a huge number of kitchen items and utensils that, well, we never used. But they were there! The walkway to the beach was super convenient, and the view was amazing. This part of the area is not very busy and very quiet, at least during our non-peak visit. We ate out every night, and went to the Sandy Bass and Tacky Jack's several times each as there aren't too many choices. It is about a 20 minute drive to get back to town to more restaurants, so if you want variety and to eat out, it can be a bit of a haul. But, if you want to cook for yourselves and just go out for an occasional meal, this is a fantastic location. 2 fridges help make sure you have the space you need, a separate ice maker to keep your drinks cool, and plenty of beach to enjoy. We would definitely visit here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10

The home is beautiful and perfect fo our sized family and had most everything we needed or wanted. And for anything else, the property manager, Dana, was amazing! Dana was awesome throughout the entire process and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She sent is pictures of things we wondered about before our arrival, she came out a few times to deliver little extra things that helped our vacation. She is the ultimate in client satisfaction. We have 6 adults and 4 small children in the family so the bed situation and layout was ideal. The ramp to the beach makes it so easy. No steps to worry about. We rented a golf cart and the kids really enjoyed that. You could walk to the pool but the cart made it more fun. My grandkids loved ‘chasing’ the ice cream man in the cart each day. There is no home that will be ‘perfect’ for everyone’s needs but this one in addition to Dana’s attention made it as close to perfect as could be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10

Perfect for family get together of eleven
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

My family (all 21 of us) couldn’t have asked for better accommodations during the holiday. We were greeted with an immaculately clean home. A bonus touch was a gift basket which turned out to be the savior of our Thanksgiving - the “basket” was an aluminum tray which could hold our turkey while it baked. The one we brought was too small. I have only good things to say about the beach house and will gladly recommend it for anyone wanting an affordable getaway on the beach at Gulf Shores.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022