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Massive Decking and Stunning Views

Vacation home near Fort Morgan Beach in Gulf Shores

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A two-story house with a balcony and a deck, surrounded by sand and vegetation.
A coastal property with multiple houses, a beach, and a road.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of a blue building and a beach.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and white chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Gulf Highlands vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Bon Secour Bay. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min drive - 29.3 km
  • The Wharf - 22 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 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.

Massive Decking and Stunning Views

Welcome to The Porthole – Your Ideal Beachside Escape
** AC Overhaul Spring 2025**

Nestled in the tranquil Surfside Shores community of Fort Morgan, The Porthole offers the perfect mix of relaxation, space, and coastal charm. With sugar-white sands just steps away, expansive outdoor decks, and a spacious layout ideal for families or groups, this home is ready to be your next unforgettable beach destination. Guests are enjoying the new, upgraded deck furniture!

Why You'll Love The Porthole
Unbeatable Outdoor Living: Oversized decks offer plenty of space to lounge, dine, and enjoy the soothing sounds of the Gulf.
Peaceful Setting: Located in a quiet neighborhood with light crowds and tree-lined streets, perfect for morning walks or bike rides.
Close Beach Access: Just across the street and a few houses to the east, you'll find convenient entry to the stunning Fort Morgan shoreline.

Inside the Home

Main Floor
Two King Bedrooms: One with a hall bath, the other shares a Jack and Jill bath with the twin bunk room
Bunk Room: Two sets of twin bunk beds (sleeps four)
Queen Room: one queen bed.
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Granite countertops, stainless appliances, and an open layout with spacious living and dining areas with new couches and loveseats!
Laundry Closet: Conveniently located on the main floor

Second Floor
Primary Suite: King bed, private bathroom with soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity, and private balcony access

Extras and Amenities
Standalone 50-pound ice maker, perfect for beach coolers and drinks
High-speed Wi-Fi
Snowbird-friendly with special off-season and long-term rates available
Parking for multiple vehicles
Renter must be 25 years of age or older; guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Explore the Fort Morgan Area
Nearby Essentials: Dollar General and Sassy Bass Market are just minutes away for groceries and supplies
Local Dining: Enjoy restaurants like Tacky Jack’s, Sassy Bass, Coast, and the new Jesse’s, some offering live music and entertainment
Outdoor Recreation: Cast a line at the Fort Morgan fishing pier or explore the scenic trails and natural beauty of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Start Your Beach Story Here
Whether you are planning a peaceful getaway or a fun-filled family retreat, The Porthole has everything you need to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories.

Book your stay today and let the coastal breeze welcome you to your home away from home.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free 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

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2864-247518

Frequently asked questions

How close is Massive Decking and Stunning Views to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Massive Decking and Stunning Views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Massive Decking and Stunning Views to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Fort Morgan Beach and 17.7 mi (25-min drive) from Gulf Shores Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Massive Decking and Stunning Views offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Massive Decking and Stunning Views?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Massive Decking and Stunning Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Massive Decking and Stunning Views?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Massive Decking and Stunning Views have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Massive Decking and Stunning Views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Massive Decking and Stunning Views to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 6.7 mi away from Fort Morgan.

Massive Decking and Stunning Views Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

david T.

Much needed get a way

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a most wonderful time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darla C.

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

Treasure of a place

I do not have words on this house! Location was so wonderful very quiet neighborhood very nice house
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Perfect Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach house was perfect!!! So close to the beach you can sit on the huge deck and listen to the waves. Our new favorite place to stay! Coastal View staff were TERRIFIC.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Golf trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were four guys on a golf trip to Kiva Dunes. This was our fourth year and The Porthole was by far our best choice of accommodation. Spacious and clean with great decks and views. The management team went out of there way to make our stay a great one. Hopefully they'll have us back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: For a property located off the beach, this is as close as it gets! Off the beach rates for a house that has a shorter walk to the beach than most condominiums we have rented. The house was very spacious, especially the front deck, which has a great view of the Gulf! Property Management was very attentive and even pulled our trash cans to the street for us on trash day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W.

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

close to beach

We really liked being so close to the beach for the quick walk as well as sitting on nicely shaded front deck and seeing and hearing the ocean. The beach and water were so nice and clear. We enjoyed the entire week in the spacious house with plenty of room to spread out and sleep. The beds were all so comfortable and having 3 KING beds was a benefit. The kitchen is beautiful and made preparing all our meals very easy and nice with lots of amenities and dishes. The ice machine is huge and a hit for sure as well as the filtered water/ice from the modern fridge. I would highly recommend this house and would stay here again! Thanks Dee Dee for checking in with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kevin D.

Not so cool in Gulf Shores

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house itself was a nice size. Very good location. AC unit never cooled the house. On the upstairs bedroom it got as high as 83 degrees. Main level was generally around 76 during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James N.

An Enjoyable Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There were some air conditioner issues during the week and the folks at Coastal View Vacations were great. They got air conditioner professionals out promptly and followed up to be sure we were satisfied. It took two trips for the repairmen to take care of everything, but Coastal View was very helpful and caring. Once the ac was properly repaired, time there was great. This was our third year in this house and we have reserved it again for next summer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Almost Perfect.. One of the best locations w/ Coastal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Plenty of parking, amazing location, views and ease of access to the beach. The interior layout is perfect for multiple guest and the large front porch facing the ocean is simply perfect. The only issue is the screws used to hold the planking down on the stairs weren't stainless.. and the second to the last stair wobbled. Our host that paid for this amazing house, being the first one there wrenched his knee carrying luggage|cooler into the house. Swollen and bruised knee.. It made the amazing Charter fishing trip out of Fort Morgan Marina with Cpt Chase on the No Doubt that much more adventurous. But. We had three houses rented on the island this weekend.. and everyone came to us. It simply the best.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Brittany G.

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

Not clean

I was looking forward to this stay, as it was a wonderful house and great location. My excitement quickly turned to disappointment as we discovered how unclean this property was. Food splatters on cabinets, dirt around the toilets, dust and debris on tables but the biggest thing was roaches... we found several dead. By the end of our stay, we found several alive. I bought bleach and cleaning supplies to at least clean the bathrooms before use. The AC needed some serious maintenance as well, as we could never get the temperature regulated. I hope the owners get some necessary repairs (floor was covered with plywood from a soft spot) completed and it sprayed for bugs before they let other families stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kay N.

The Porthole

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed here multiple times over many years, under several different agencies over the years. We love the house, layout, location, amenities, etc. Updates have been appropriate and appreciated. There is one re-occurring problem, that the owner does not seem willing to address. The air conditioner is not adequate to keep the house comfortable. 80 degrees at bedtime in the upstairs bedroom is not acceptable, and may ultimately be a deal breaker for our families. It seems to be a problem each time we stay here, with various reasons provided. The rental agency has addressed our issues well.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Kelsi T.

Ehh, not the best experience.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay began roughly, the AC did not work properly, it was miserable. Going to bed with our house at 80 degrees is not ideal after soaking up the sun ALL day long. The dishwasher took several cycles to get the dishes even remotely clean, the dryer blower did not work properly, it took at least 3 cycles to get even a decent dry on our clothes. The home was okay, kinda small. We dealt with maintenance at least 1/2 of our stay which was NOT ideal with the money you pay for these homes. I will say, Coastal View's company was very prompt on our concerns, I was never ignored, and they did address our concerns so that was nice but that was it. I was not looking for a payday or a quick refund by any means but with the amount of issues we had just starting off you'd of thought our family was offered some sort of incentive for our troubles. Like a voucher for dinner somewhere or for some beach tents rented for us for the beach? Idk, just some sort of small nice gesture to maybe help make our stay a little less stressful since it was our vacation. Overall though, it made our family vacation rough, kids were cranky because there was not much room to play, no tv in their room etc. Adults were crabby because our house so hot, even at bedtime, and on top of that having to deal with maintenance throughout our stay. It just was not it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of this house was absolutely perfect!! Neighborhood was quiet and peaceful so if you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy the tranquility while reading a book or just chilling with friends or family, this is a great spot. Everyone at Coastal View Vacations is very helpful and friendly!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Viginia Charlene S.

Lovely

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean. Stocked with everything you need. Great view of the ocean.5
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lacey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

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