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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Dining
TV, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121770 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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Fort Morgan, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪99 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located within a 5-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 33 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 48 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬7 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.

Gulf view home steps from the beach with great deck & lovely kitchen

Ellie Fish I

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Affectionately named Ellie Fish I, this welcoming Gulf Coast home is the getaway you’ve been seeking. Bright, beautiful, and full of sunlight, this home is a place to spend your days strolling to the beach, unwinding outside on the Gulf view deck, and listening to the sounds of the waves roll in.

This home sits just a short stroll (or an even shorter drive) from a beach access point a few houses away. When you're not enjoying all sorts of watersports on the beach, you can spend your days golfing, exploring Gulf State Park, visiting Fort Morgan State Historic Site, or taking in the many restaurants, shops, and sources of entertainment in the heart of Gulf Shores. You could even spend a day on the water with a boat charter out of Fort Morgan Marina.

Relaxation comes easy in the sun-soaked living room, an open-concept space with stylish furniture and a 60-inch smart TV. Channel your inner chef in a chic kitchen outfitted with a full suite of stainless steel appliances (including a French-door fridge) and a spacious island with bar seating. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, gather for meals at the window-lined dining room table or outside on the deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

Choose between four comfortable bedrooms in the evenings - two with en suite bathrooms and balcony access and each with its own smart TV. Complimentary WiFi, central air conditioning, and a private washer/dryer add convenience during your stay.

Things to Know
WiFi is always a challenge due to Fort Morgan’s location. Owners try to provide guests with the best, and this is why they are making every effort to provide adequate internet service.
This stilted home is accessed via one flight of stairs from the parking area.
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama, LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.



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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,770 square feet

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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, a first aid kit, 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

55308

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gulf Shores, a short 4-minute walk from Fort Morgan Beach and also 13 minutes on foot from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find Fort Morgan and Kiva Dunes Golf Course within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Gulf view home steps from the beach with great deck & lovely kitchen good for couples?

With a stay at this beachfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and ocean views in some.

Are there hot tubs at Gulf view home steps from the beach with great deck & lovely kitchen?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport), which is about 29 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Gulf view home steps from the beach with great deck & lovely kitchen?

Yes, every accommodation at Gulf view home steps from the beach with great deck & lovely kitchen comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Gulf view home steps from the beach with great deck & lovely kitchen Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Devon A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

No customer service and not clean

When we pulled up the trash was overflowing and not taken to the curb. The house was dirty. The bedding had vomit on it. There was blood on the bathroom floor. The washer had mold throughout it. There was nothing to clean the washer with. I called customer service and they brought sheets for everyone but just left them inside the door. They didn’t come and make the beds with the new bedding and take the soiled bedding away. There was hair and old soap in all the showers. Overall the place didn’t look to have been cleaned after the previous guests. When I called customer service they had told me they would send someone to clean and no one ever showed up. I was told to send pictures to the email provided and got blocked from the email. I reached out several other times to see when someone would be there to clean and nothing was ever resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Family Beach Trip

The property and location was everything we wanted. Fort Morgan is a must for our family and the home was perfect for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L., Trussville, AL

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a wonderful time. The house is amazing and plenty of room for large family gathering.

We had 10 in our group and had plenty of room. The porch is awesome - you can hear the waves and enjoy the sun. Our grandsons played in the sand beside the house. It is a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Would use them again

Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Beach House

Our family just returned from a four day stay at Ellie Fish. The house was clean and very nice. Location to the beach was close. The only reason we wouldn't return is because of the terrible vampire mosquitoes that come out at night. You absolutely cannot even go outside in that area when the sun sets. We couldn't enjoy the porch or anything. The beaches have vicious biting flies in this area also. We tried several areas of beach in Fort Morgan but couldn't enjoy because of the bugs in the area. Ended up driving to Gulf Shores instead. NO late night walk on the beach for sure!! The owners might want to consider turning the hot water up a bit on the hot water heater. The water gets warm but not hot. All of us girls missed our hot showers. In summary it's a great house but not the greatest location. A little to swampy with a massive bug problem. Maybe it's not so bad at a different time of year? We did enjoy the neighbors dog "Blue" who roams the beach and will play fetch with you and hang out if you give him a bit of attention though. He was a fun fellow.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Qianqian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious vacation home

The house is very clean and spacious, the beach view is ok, there are few houses in the front that block the view but it’s not a beach front house so I didn’t expect to see the whole ocean. Super easy beach access (drive or walk) Overall a good experience, I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alisia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home!

We were very impressed with the house and our stay. It was very clean and accommodating for our family. The best part was the amazing beachview.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house very close to the beach

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this house. The inside is extremely open concept and the deck is enormous. We had 8 people on the deck without feeling crammed. The beds are also firm and comfortable and it was nice having 3 full baths after coming back from the beach. The kitchen is well stocked and we cooked most of our meals while we were there. Two minor negatives: the WiFi was pretty bad and a few of us didn’t have cell service either. And there is an outdoor shower but only the faucet a foot above the ground works making actual showers impossible. Other than that, we loved the house and would recommend it highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., Thibodaux, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation

Loved the house!! My four kids enjoyed every part of our stay. A little further from town than what I expected. The house was so quite and peaceful great time for a family with small children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

The house and beach were awesome. The latch on the door to the back porch is broken so it is a little hard to keep it shut but a minor detail to a great house
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well appointed home, with all the amenities.

Away from it all, yet not so far away if you desire a bit of action! Clean home with lots of room. Loved the front and back decks. Kitchen well stocked, but bring coffee filters. Only downside was outdoor grill, similar to what you would have at a state park.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful 1st time Vrbo!!!

We had a record snow storm coming so we decided to head south to get out of the snow that shut down our town- in one day I found this house that -allowed us to bring our 2 dogs!! I thought I had completed all required paper work until a Joan from Turnkey called me to inform me I need to use Google Chrome! We were driving on ice packed roads while she emailed and texted us to complete the reservation!! She was so kind and efficient!! We, including the dogs, loved the house and the proximity to the beach! Everything we needed was provided and the decorations were exceptional! My husband kept saying “a professional decorator completed this house “!!! It was pricy for just the 2 (2 dogs) but would love to bring more family and friends the next time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for vacation

My family enjoyed this rental. It was very clean with nice furnishings. The porch was very nice to sit on , even in January. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jana c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friends with tons of kids!

EllieFish house offered us a great amount of space! Short walk to the beach!! The beach had some amazing wildlife, much more than we’ve seen in Florida. We saw dolphins, sting ray, tons of crabs big and small, hermit crabs, jelly fish, and tropical fish! The kids loved playing on the beach and looking for shells! The WiFi was a little spotty, but we didn’t mind since we were trying to unplug! A few things we’d recommend for this house are: more bath towels and kitchen towels, a crock pot and griddle (would be super helpful for larger families staying, trying to do pancakes on four pans was a little hilarious!), more silverware, and a laundry basket for folding some clothes:-). Overall we LOVED the house, the space, the sand around house was fun for kids to play in, beds were comfy, great seating in living room and kitchen, and we really enjoyed all the games for everyone to enjoy!! Thanks for a great week of fun! We were so happy our trip wasn’t cancelled due to hurricane, we saw so much damage, praying for all those affected!! Was shocked to see the property in such great condition, what a blessing it went unharmed! Feeling refreshed and missing the beach already! Will plan to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

The home was beautiful and spacious. Had all the right supplies in the kitchen. We enjoyed the balcony and the beach. The directions to the beach were right but the neighbors were a bit rude to us when we got on the beach. It was hard to tell what was private property and public beach. Also the WiFi in the home was terrible. It didn’t work most of the time causing us not to have cell service at all because of the home location. Other than that we would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet enjoyment.

Very nice property. Easy walk to beach. House very inviting. Will recommend to my friends. Easy social distancing without feeling quarantined. Beautiful peninsula. Cannot have anything bad to say. Five stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cody J.

Liked: Cleanliness

First beach trip

This was our sons first trip to the beach and he loved it. The sand more than the water though
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Stacey M., Denham Springs, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Noise Monitor in house

Although the house was nice and accommodated us all, it was NEVER disclosed that there is a noise monitor in this house. Due to inclement weather, we had to stay inside several nights and resorted to playing board games. I received NUMEROUS texts throughout out vacation saying there was excessive noise complaints and we could not understand who was complaining. We were not disturbing any of the neighbors that we had even made friends with. After calling Turnkey Properties the day after the first texts, the representative mentioned something about a decibal level. I immediately was irritated. The remainder of our vacation was stressful worrying about getting another text or have someone come to the property to check on us. I will never rent another house without asking first if there is a noise monitor in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

We enjoyed the house and all the amenities! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We had some difficulty figuring out beach access and we had some first tier "neighbors" explain that the first 75 ft of beach in front of each house is private. They showed us where the strip of beach we could be was which wasn't too far of a walk and it was fine. Beach was not crowded so great place to enjoy the beach and social distance!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time to Fort Morgan

Check in process and communication with owner was excellent. I think it would be helpful to have more clear directions on how to access the beach from the rental. The rental was beautiful and could see the ocean from the deck. The deck chairs could use some thicker cushions. Overall would recommend renting, beach walk was further than described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

melissa k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place, but had a few issues

The house is genuinely beautiful and well maintained (with the exception of the huge amount of black “mold” all over the bathroom ceiling!). We appreciated the fact that the finishings of the house were very luxurious and they didn’t seem to skimp on them at all! The location was nice, but further away from “things to do” than was expected, which In some ways with coronavirus was actually nice because the beach wasn’t very crowded. The main issues we had were with the property management company. We didn’t have enough washcloths (only 3) and there were no crib sheets or sheets/blanket for the sleeper sofa. There were around 10 phone calls/text messages before they ever dropped something off the NEXT day. They called so many times that it truly became a distraction from relaxing and more of a task I had to keep following up with them on all because of lack of communication within the management company. The internet also was not very consistent. The check in time said 3pm on one document and then 4pm on another. We got there at 3 hoping to be able to get in, and the keypad didn’t work until 4. The other issue that was out of their control was that the power went out while we were there...not their fault, but definitely not fun to deal with on vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerri G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great first trip to Gulf Shores

The house was great! It was clean and decorated cute. Had a little walk to the beach but not too far. Beaches were not crowded so you didn’t feel like you were on top of each other. Missing a few items in the kitchen if you like to cook a lot (cookie pans, only one spatula). It’s about 20 minutes from Walmart so make sure you get it all in one trip! Couple local restaurants close though and a little local store too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house!

We enjoyed our stay at Ellie Fish. My only complaint is that the website does not clearly state how/where beach access was and when I called Turnkey, the man on the phone was no help. We figured it out finally but that information should be on the listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020