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Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly

Vacation home with a water park, steps from Fort Morgan Beach

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Beach
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪97 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

This vacation home places you next to Fort Morgan Beach and within a few miles (5 km) of other popular attractions like Fort Morgan. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 45 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Selah - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive

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.

Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly

It’s time to get away from it all!

The PLAYFUL PELICAN is located in Fort Morgan which is one of the quieter areas of the Alabama Gulf Coast, and one of the few areas where dogs are welcome. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located on a dead-end street and it’s only a two-minute stroll to the sugar white beaches. There are no roads to cross and no traffic to negotiate. Unlike Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan is known for its serene beauty and there are fewer people on the beach even during the peak summer season. Why spend your vacation in a busy tourist trap when the Fort Morgan beaches offer a chance for real peace and relaxation? Come make your next memories at the PLAYFUL PELICAN. Our goal is to provide complete satisfaction with your comfort being a high priority. The sand and surf await you!

PLAYFUL PELICAN
• Approximately 1,100 square feet
• Accommodates up to eight guests, featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms
• High-speed Internet with free Wi-Fi

LOCATION
• 437 Buchanan Court East, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
• On the Fort Morgan Peninsula near the two mile marker
• Just a quick two minute walk on our dead-end street to the white sand beach

PET FRIENDLY
• Fort Morgan is a dog friendly beach!
• Well-behaved, house-trained dogs
• Maximum two dogs unless pre-approved by the Homeowners
• Two dog crates available for your use

KITCHEN
• Fully stocked and awaits your culinary creations
• Counters and enormous island boasts granite countertops
• New Whirlpool stainless steel appliances
• Seating for up to eight guests; four at the table and four at the island
• Convenient corner desk provides a perfect spot for your workstation

LIVING ROOM
• Spacious living room featuring a beautiful new sofa and loveseat
• Tables and furnishings provide a casual, coastal theme
• 50" flat screen SMART HDTV and Blu-ray DVD player
• Philo streaming service and LIVE TV provided
• Additional apps are available for guests that have subscriptions

MASTER BEDROOM
• King bed with new quilt and fresh bedding
• Luxurious mattress provides exceptional comfort and relaxation for a restful sleep
• New bedside tables, chest of drawers, and updated lamps elevate the décor creating a welcoming ambiance
• Comfortable sitting area that provides a peaceful place to relax or read a good book
• 42” flat screen HDTV and Blu-ray DVD player
• Full ensuite Master bathroom

BEDROOM 2
• Comfortably accommodates six guests with a full-over-full bunk bed and one queen bed
• Appointed with luxurious memory foam mattresses for exceptional relaxation
• New quilts, furniture, and lamps make the room feel warm and welcoming
• 50" flat screen Smart HDTV

HALL BATHROOM
• Well-appointed bathroom conveniently situated between the home's living areas and bedrooms
• Decorated with a bright, colorful fish accents
• The closet is stocked with extra blankets and other items

INDOORS
• Beautifully refreshed interior geared toward a coastal lifestyle
• Porcelain tile flooring throughout provides a continuous surface, making the home feel open and cohesive
• Thoroughly cleaned and exceptionally comfortable
• Three-panel craftsman style interior doors offer consistently throughout the home
• New Maytag washer and dryer conveniently located in the hallway closet

OUTDOORS
• Exterior boasts a complete remodel, featuring new stairs and deck railings
• Upgraded with Hardie siding with a fresh coat of paint that completely transforms the house to look brand-new
• Complete replacement of all new doors and windows
• Large, well maintained covered front porch provides ample space for outdoor living featuring a picnic table, comfortable Adirondack chairs, and a counter-height table with two chairs
• Newly installed concrete under the home for parking
• Outdoor space under the home features a shower, utility sink, picnic table, and a dedicated sitting area with overhead patio lights
• New charcoal Weber grill
• Beach gear, cart, wagon, chairs, toys, and boogie boards, are available for your use in the storage shed

CLEANING AND AMENITIES
• Professionally cleaned, sanitized, and inspected by our five-star cleaning team before your arrival
• Complimentary welcome kit with essential items such as toilet paper, paper towels, toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap), and other thoughtful conveniences to ensure a comfortable start to your stay
• To help you enjoy your stay, we supply eight beach towels for your use during your stay

SURROUNDING AREA
• The PLAYFUL PELICAN is located on the Fort Morgan peninsula, just twenty minutes from Gulf Shores, and less than five minutes from the Mobile Bay Car Ferry, which offers year-round service across the bay to Dauphin Island and Mobile, Alabama
• Grocery stores and restaurants are just down the road
• You may want to add a visit to Fort Morgan Historic State Park, adjacent to the ferry launch, approximately two miles away.
• The Gulf Shores Yacht Club and Marina is less than a mile away where you can rent boats or charter fishing trips. Speckled trout, white trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, tripletail, bluefish, red snapper, pompano and king mackerel are common in the Gulf Shores area.
• The sea, the sand, and the sun are the perfect recipe for an Alabama Gulf Coast lifestyle.
Lie on the beach, watch a stunning sunrise, or take a dip in the warm Gulf of America. It’s up to you how you spend your time.
• Sunshine, beaches, swimming, water sports, fishing, boating, dolphin cruises, parasailing, zip lining, marinas, bird watching, hiking, biking, shopping, dining out, and tropical breezes await you.

GOOD TO KNOW!
For the early riser, the breath-taking sunrises can be enjoyed from the covered front porch while sipping your morning coffee. If you prefer watching the sun rise over the gulf waters, it’s only a two-minute stroll to the beach. You just might see the dolphins playing close to the shore.

Escaping the everyday at Fort Morgan offers nature and serenity and breathtaking sunsets at dusk from either the surf or the bay. Stroll along the beach and enjoy the sugar white sand, salty air, and nature’s serenity. If you are at the point of the peninsula at dusk, you will be presented with some of the most beautiful sunsets you will ever see.

The PLAYFUL PELICAN is available for rental year-round and is definitely your home-away-from-home. Check the availability on the website or send us an inquiry. Please come make the PLAYFUL PELICAN your vacation home.
Guests may call us at any time and we would love to introduce ourselves and give you more information about our home.

The green binder in the home contains local information regarding Gulf Shores and the surrounding areas, and the blue binder contains additional information about the home.

You will receive a digital guidebook before you arrive that contains everything you need to know about our home and the surrounding area.

NOTE: For your safety, there are outdoor security cameras. The video footage is not shared and is recorded for security, insurance and liability reasons only. It does not infringe upon the guests’ privacy. There are no indoor cameras.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: NO Smoking/Tobacco/Cannabis/E-Cigarettes/Vaping!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 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

Rules

NO Smoking/Tobacco/Cannabis/E-Cigarettes/Vaping! $300 additional charge if evidence of any substance in or on the property.
Late departures (after 10:00 am CST) will incur a minimum fee of $100 plus any additional costs incurred by the owner. Cleaning arrives at 10:00am.
Maximum of 2 dogs. If there is dog waste left on the property, there will be an additional $150 fee.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only; limit 2 unless preapproved by the Homeo

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO Smoking/Tobacco/Cannabis/E-Cigarettes/Vaping!

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 first aid kit
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
  • 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 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.
  • 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, and a first aid kit.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gulf Shores, just steps from Fort Morgan Beach. You'll also find Fort Morgan and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Does Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 28.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly?

Yes, every accommodation at Playful Pelican - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Impressive Updates - Pet Friendly comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.