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

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On the beach, beach towels
Sports court
Pool
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20307 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪80 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Fort Morgan Beach. Enjoy features like a water park. In-room jetted baths and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Fort Morgan Beach and 7 minutes on foot from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Luxury Beachfront Home with Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 20! offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Janie Hamric

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

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" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best again!
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 Excellent

dwayne g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
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 Excellent

Troy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beach Home for Multi-Generational Family
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 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and wonderful beach access and set up of our family of 12!
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 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week on the beach
Perfect for family get together of eleven
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home!
🎇 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 Excellent

randy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
beachfront home morgantown
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 Excellent

Phyllis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay ‘23
Beautiful property and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!!
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

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Thanksgiving at Susan Sandcastle 1
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 Excellent

gary t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good
Great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
SSC 1 March 2022
House was immaculate. Kitchen well stocked. Boardwalk to the beach was fantastic. Area was clean and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed for a week in February- weather was great. The home is fully equipped- has everything you would need. The location is amazing- saw dolphins every day from our patio - and the sunrise’s and sunsets made for a perfect trip. We will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
You can hear the waves
We wanted a warm-weather getaway on a beach to escape the midwestern cold, and this house was exactly what we needed. We fell asleep each night to the soothing sound of the gulf water hitting the shore, and woke up to sunshine streaming in from all of the windows. Both decks were wide, deep and well stocked with chairs. The kitchen was supplied with as extensive a supply of appliances, utensils, plates and glasses as any place we've stayed, and it had plenty of places to sit, eat and talk. We were fortunate to find such a wonderful place that allowed our dog to be with us on our vacation - we'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebration for my wife #60
House and Beach location were the best! Quite lovely beach, big back porch made for viewing the Emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico,, or of coarse a few step to the sandy beach. Beach chairs with beach towels, all the kitchen items needed for your meals, two refrigerators, this unit and owner making it easier for us. Thanks so much for a great 10 days
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T., Topeka

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in the rental over Christmas. A beautiful Christmas tree was put in for us.
We fixed every meal in but one that we ate at Tacky Jacks. The house is so equipped it was great. Our four grandsons loved the sandbar straight out from the house. Five stars!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
The house is great. It has plenty of space. The kitchen has many dishes and cookware. The view of beach is great. The deck has great seating and the tables outside on top deck and bottom make great spots for morning coffee and sunrise. The house is not close to any stores so it is a nice secluded part as lo g as you get what is needed as you go in.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving 2021
Fun was had by all at the Sandcastle… great house for multiple family’s… inside and out… back deck was like having an outdoor living room during the day… well stocked kitchen!! We r already thinking about coming back next year!!Roll Tide🐘🐘
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beachfront home
We had a wonderful week staying at Susan’s Sandcastle! The house was perfect for our family and i loved how it was big enough for us all to cook together and hang out. The house had everything we needed plus some!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and relaxing stay
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 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy house on the beach
Our family (3 couples; 5 kids 3-12) enjoyed our week here. We had plenty of room, particularly in the spacious kitchen. We really liked the back deck area, with lots of chairs for lounging, and the close proximity to the beach. Also, we appreciated the quick response we had to a few minor issues. Great house for a family group.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taken care of
The house, location and amenities were fantastic. The complexity of a house this size suggests something needs taken care of during your stay. The house manager, Dana, was terrific. She was there, truly concerned and made things happen. It is our intention to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable!!
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

10/10 Excellent

Alyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
I am so glad we chose this property for our vacation. It was definitely the right choice for us. Plenty of room to spread out, amazing location right on the beach, and awesome AC if the heat becomes too much outside. I was assuming that the AC would have a hard time keeping up... nope! It will get a cool as you want it. Overall a wonderful place to stay. If you're considering this place, yes, you should rent it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Fulton, Mo

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating and great location!
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