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Terrace/patio
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 28427 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Gulf Front Duplex w/ a Private Pool & Free WiFi - Great for Groups

Purple House East and West

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This large, eight-bedroom getaway awaits you and your group for your next beach vacation in Gulf Shores! Spread out over two individual vacation rentals, you'll have twice the space and twice the fun! Offering multiple, well-furnished living spaces, two well-equipped, full kitchens, two dining tables, and lower-level picnic tables for summertime cookouts, this wonderful home is perfect for a large family reunion, holiday celebration, or corporate travel group. Guests will also enjoy access to a private, outdoor pool for cooling off on hot days. And for sleeping arrangements, this home includes eight cozy bedrooms, most of which include plush king-size beds, along with two kid-friendly bunk rooms.

What's nearby:
Perched on the quiet western coast of Gulf Shores, this home will be the perfect place to get a bit of peace and quiet while still being just 17 miles from the heart of the city. Enjoy easy access to legendary beaches with soft white sands and gentle Gulf waves, ideal for year-round getaways. It's no wonder that these beaches attract top-tier talent for the Hangout Music Festival every spring. Fall visitors can enjoy delicious seafood at the National Shrimp Festival, and no whatever when you visit, be sure to swing by LuLu's Gulf Shores for a bite to eat and live entertainment. And if you want to change the scenery a little, the Fort Morgan State Historic Site is only four miles away offering fascinating exhibits and ferry rides over to Dauphin Island!

Things to know:
Free high-speed WiFi
Two full kitchens
Two washer/dryers
Includes two double sofabeds for additional sleeping options
High chair, baby gates, and Pack-N-Play provided
Outdoor shower available
Purple House is made up of Purple House East and Purple House West each of which may be rented separately.

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,600 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

52479

About the neighborhood

Map
Fort Morgan, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Fort Morgan - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 27 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Gulf Front Duplex w/ a Private Pool & Free WiFi - Great for Groups have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spacious Gulf Front Duplex w/ a Private Pool & Free WiFi - Great for Groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Gulf Front Duplex w/ a Private Pool & Free WiFi - Great for Groups?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Gulf Front Duplex w/ a Private Pool & Free WiFi - Great for Groups?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Gulf Front Duplex w/ a Private Pool & Free WiFi - Great for Groups located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Spacious Gulf Front Duplex w/ a Private Pool & Free WiFi - Great for Groups Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Rosanne A.

Good for a large group...

...but this house needs a good dose of TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

purple house east and west

We love the location and price of this house, we have been coming for at least the last 15 years to this home and will be going again next year.
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8/10 Good

Marcia C.

Cales family vacation

Loved the house, plenty of room, pool was great deck railings kind of dangerous, grass growing on pool decking, living room couches and chairs are on bad shape
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Josh S.

Great Location but property is in need of much!

The location and proximity to the beach was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Budget-friendly, close to beach room for 26 people

We loved the proximity to the gulf and the very secluded beach. I feel The Purple House is suited for those needing both sides of the duplex, content with pretty comfortable accommodations without the expectation of glamorous, high-end details in the house. I would be hesitant to rent one or the other side individually, though. That's simply personal as to not wanting to share the pool. :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Harvey T.

The purple House

The house was big enough to accommodate our family of 20 people. There were issues with the AC, some small appliances did not work, the house was not cleaned properly, and there was a lack of communication between the call service and the local management to address the issues.
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6/10 Okay

Vicki B.

Purple Houses

The 2 houses provided plenty of room for our group. Loved the doir going between. Rooms were large and accommodating. Plenty of seating.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura L., Villa ridge

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

Summer 2023

The location is fantastic. The proximity to the beach also fantastic. Needs significant TLC. There were other issues as well that i reported to vacasa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Alison M.

Great extended family fun despite green pool

Every room has its own bathroom. Plenty of room for our big family. Kitchen had lots of amenities for cooking. Older home that needs some updating and maintenance work.
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6/10 Okay

Gary N.

Nice location. Nice layout.

Home is ok. The deck railing is super wobbly. Feels like it could fall over any time. We had 20 guests, we all fit comfortably. The home just needs some updates and a deep, deep clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Purple house October 2023

This house was so spacious and cute! The kitchens are stocked so well, I was very impressed, every single utensil,pan, dish or appliance you could need. Just a tiny walk to the beach (literally like walking through our back yard) and the pool was great... beds are a little old and you might bring a comforter because there aren't enough blankets to go on all the beds but overall..it was a great place and I would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Shannon W.

House was perfect for our large family and the pool was a great addition. Easy walk to the beach....

House was perfect for our large family and the pool was a great addition. Easy walk to the beach. There are several loose railings on the balcony and the gates. Some of the porch/balcony chairs were broken and a few of the dining chairs in East house had broken arms. Minor fixes, but overall a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lori j.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and convenient to Orange Beach

The area was perfect for a large group. Easy to access the more touristy areas but calm and very peaceful and private while at “home” we had 20 people in the house and accommodation was great. Each bedroom has a bathroom with a shower and walk in closets. It’s not fancy, but lots of beds and rooms. We had the full house so two kitchens and living rooms was also nice. They didn’t leave us enough garbage bags (one for each kitchen for 5 days) and there was one kitchen towel in the entire place. We had paper towels and ran and got more garbage bags. The private pool is nice to have but really needs updated as does the deck. I would not be barefoot on it for fear of a nail. The good outweighed the bad for sure, but if this place was updated it would be even more amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicole W.

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

Book with caution!

First, let me start by saying before we booked this property and before we arrived, I messaged the rental company to verify the concerns noted in several reviews (deck railing wobbly) had been resolved. They assured me it had been taken care of. When we arrived, it was evident it had not been addressed. Day one: the microwave on one side did not work. I reached out and someone brought a "loaner" microwave in a reasonable amount of time. The drains were slow to drain - the rental agency was already aware of this. They had someone come to the property and snake one of the bathroom drains. Day two: There was a light on downstairs on one of the pumps (possibly related to the septic). I notified the rental agency. They assured me this was an escalated issue and someone would be to the property by end of day. No one ever came. There is a foul septic smell in the downstairs area. Day three: I followed up with the rental agency again. They then advised me that the county septic company would be coming out to evaluate. Day four & five: nothing. no communication and no one came to the home. The septic smell remains. We left on day six. I received a call five days later from a local plumber to address the concerns. Obviously, at this point, we were no longer there so I referred him back to the rental agency. In summary, the house is "okay". It served our needs, but it is in serious need of repair, and it doesn't seem the company is concerned about this.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erika J.

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

Great location but worn and tired house

Location to beach was good and the pool was nice (mostly) but the house is in need of some upkeep. Shower rods are falling out of the walls and it hasn't been painted in forever it seems. There is stuff splashed on the walls and several "questionable" spots on the matress protector. The most noisy beds ever. All 8 couples commented on how noisy they were. All mattresses were worn out with divots in them. The kitchen was well stocked and laundry facilities were nice. Deck was so old and so many nails sticking out you trip on them. Very rickety and unsafe for any children and adults alike. You fall to the floor when you sit on the couches. Overall, it needs a lot but if you don't mind all that, the location is great. Response from property management was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

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

Loved it!

I was honestly a little nervous about booking the Purple House, but the price couldn't be beat and it has no BAD reviews so we decided to take a chance for our friend vacation. I'm glad we did! This is no luxury home mind you. But for a group with lots of kids, that's not what we were looking for. The house is obviously older, and upkeep has been sufficient, but no major upgrades. However, it was clean and spacious and we loved that the every single room had its own bathroom and large closet. Nothing felt gross or dilapidated, which was my concern. The kitchens were nice stocked with everything we needed for cooking large meals everyday. The separate ice makers in each kitchen were a bonus that we loved! Our group also loved that we could open the door between the two units and turn it into one big house. Our group had 14 adults and 11 children and we felt we had plenty of space. The private pool, the quiet location and the short walk to the beach absolutely cannot be beaten for this price. I was concerned about the railing on the deck based on other reviews, but while worn, we did not find it unsafe. We had brought baby gates to block off the stairs, but found there were already gates built in everywhere to keep small children safe from the pool. There are also many baby gates in the house for blocking off the indoor stairs. Our whole group agreed we would be happy to return to the Purple House!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

James S.

Big purple house

Love location and most amenities , we have stayed at this house every summer for 20 + years , house is in need of some tlc , appreciate the service from Pricilla from Vacasa she went above and beyond to help us out
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8/10 Good

Garth D.

Large Family

We recently rented The Purple House at Gulf Shores for a family vacation for 25 people. The house is seemed very roomy. We were pleasantly surprised with the ice machines and wine cooler. The living room furniture looks a little tired,but the bedrooms and beds were very nice. In the future I would suggest if you rent this as a single unit it would be nice if you would allow 6 vehicles instead of 4. We found there was enough room under the house for 6. Other than that we liked the location, pool and the availability to laundry facilities. We would rent this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

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

Overall excellent

House was nice and just as it appeared in the pictures. The only problem was the deck railing. It was loose and we had to block it off so the younger kids wouldn’t fall. Needs to be repaired so no one is injured. Would be a bad fall into the pool area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Susan P.

Perfect rental & week for us!

I couldn’t have found a better place for our 2 families! Great setup & price point. It is not luxurious but has all the room we needed! We were concerned about a loose railing & it needs some paint & TLC but I do feel I found the perfect rental. VACASA was very responsive with fixing a dishwasher. East needs a large Fry Pan. Thanks for sharing with us!
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6/10 Okay

Laura G.

Spacious Home

This home is spacious and does hold the 28 people as advertised. The kitchen did not have dish towels or rags to wash and dry dishes although it does have a dishwasher. I just don’t use it. The cleaning service did not do a very good job. The house was still dirty. We did have clean sheets and toilets. The pool is nice but has sticker grass growing in the pool area. Vacasa has just acquired this home and I hope they make big changes for next year.
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8/10 Good

Suzy J.

Stayed before-great location!

Shorter to tell what I didn’t love- sandy floors on arrival- no hot pads,1 dish towel- can opener awful-no tongs- table in living room,drawers broken,need new mattresses-need new tub incerts-great, railings on deck stairs dangerously need replacing,chair on deck broken, 68 yr old man with bad back fell through chair! Cushion covered missing slats! cloudy pool- BUT- great people to work with,awesome view,great location- good sized rooms.