You planned every detail of this trip. The house should take care of the rest.
My Happy Place sits in Heritage Shores, a quiet gated-feel neighborhood in Fort Morgan, on the calm end of Gulf Shores, Alabama. The sand is 0.1 mile from the front door, about a two-minute walk. No high-rises, no crowds, no fighting for a parking spot. Just a short walk with the cooler and a whole stretch of beach to yourselves.
And yes, bring the dog. We welcome pets with no weight limit, and the Fort Morgan beach is one of the few places around Gulf Shores where your dog can come along. [Joe: confirm the dog rule for the beach access nearest the house before publishing.]
Room for everyone to spread out
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, sleeps 9. Two king suites, so the grown-ups both get a real bed and a real bathroom.
- Surf-themed bunk room that sleeps 5. The kids will claim it in the first minute.
- Smart TV in every bedroom, so movie night doesn't have to be a vote.
- Open great room with a big dining table and a fully stocked, renovated kitchen. Drip/Keurig coffee maker included.
- Washer and dryer. Pack light; wash the swimsuits every night.
- Fast Wi-Fi and parking for 3 cars on two driveways.
Where the kids will spend their time
The covered game room under the house is the reason families rebook: pool table, ping pong, bar with a fridge, TV, a swing bed and a hammock in the shade. Rinse off sandy feet in the hot-and-cold outdoor surfboard shower before anyone comes upstairs.
Two community pools plus tennis and basketball courts are three houses down. You can see them from the corner lot, so older kids can go on their own while you stay put.
Your morning coffee spot
The upstairs porch has a partial Gulf view and a breeze. It is the quietest seat in the house.
Beach day, already packed
Beach chairs, an umbrella and beach towels are here, so you don't have to fit them in the car.
Good to know before you book
- Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.
- Pets welcome for a pet fee, no weight limit. Add your pet when you book.
- Families and groups age 25+.
- Before arrival, you'll complete a quick guest verification with Superhog.
- Groceries: Rouses Market is about 15 minutes away.
Snowbird Season in Fort Morgan — $2,600 a month
Winter is Fort Morgan's best-kept secret: 60-degree beach walks, empty sand, and the whole neighborhood quiet.
- $2,600 per month, January through March.
- Cleaning and pet fee included. Bring your dog.
- Early check-in and late checkout included.
- Book direct only. This rate is not available on Airbnb or Vrbo.
- Pay by OwnerRez secure link
FAQ
- Is My Happy Place pet-friendly? Yes. Dogs are welcome with no weight limit for a pet fee. Add your pet when you book.
- How far is the house from the beach? 0.1 mile, about a 2-minute walk to the Fort Morgan beach access.
- Is the house beachfront? No. It is a short walk to the beach and has a partial Gulf view from the upstairs porch.
- How many people does it sleep? Up to 9: two king bedrooms and a bunk room that sleeps 5. It has 2.5 bathrooms.
- Is there a pool? Yes, two community pools in Heritage Shores, three houses from the front door, plus tennis and basketball courts.
- Do you offer monthly or snowbird rates? Yes. $2,600 per month for January–March stays, with cleaning and pet fee included, when you book direct.
- Are beach chairs and towels provided? Yes. Beach chairs, an umbrella and beach towels are at the house.
- Why book direct instead of Airbnb or Vrbo? You skip the booking-site service fees, you talk directly with your hosts, and the snowbird monthly rate is only offered here.
- Where is Fort Morgan? Fort Morgan is the quiet western end of Gulf Shores, Alabama, about 20–25 minutes from the main Gulf Shores beach strip.
***Before you arrive you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Superhog / Know Your Guest. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Superhog will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process.***
***Please note that golf cart is not included and it's for the owner's use ONLY. Please consider this before you book.***
Dieses Ferienhaus in Gulf Shores liegt am Strand. Fort Morgan und Fort Gaines zählen zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten der Region, während du hier die Schönheit der Natur bewundern kannst: Fort Morgan Beach und Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Erlebe Wasserspaß pur beim Kajakfahren, beim Tauchen und beim Parasailing ganz in der Nähe oder genieße einfach die Natur beim Radfahren. Zum Reiseführer für Gulf Shores
Ist Strand in Reichweite, Außenpool haustierfreundlich?
Ja, diese Unterkunft erlaubt Hunde (max. 2 insgesamt).
Wie viel kostet das Parken bei Strand in Reichweite, Außenpool?
Auf dem Gelände der Unterkunft stehen Parkplätze zur Verfügung.
Wann ist der Check-in bei Strand in Reichweite, Außenpool?
Check-in ab: 16:00 Uhr.
Wann ist der Check-out bei Strand in Reichweite, Außenpool?
Check-out ist um 10:00 Uhr.
Wo befindet sich Strand in Reichweite, Außenpool?
Dieses Ferienhaus liegt am Strand und ist dank der hervorragenden Lage (Gulf Shores) nur 5 km entfernt von: Fort Morgan Beach, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge und Fort Morgan. Ebenfalls in einem Umkreis von 15 km: Dauphin Island Beaches und East End Beach.
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Bewertungen
Verifizierte Bewertung
2/10 – Ungenügend
Joyce M.
22. Okt. 2023
Verbesserungswürdig: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Enjoyed
Our family had a great time at My Happy Place.
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Oktober 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Jeff M.
8. Okt. 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Will be returning!
Wow! Great place and location. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place. We can’t wait to return
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Oktober 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Monique W.
15. März 2025
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Great place to get away!
We enjoyed a short stay! We grabbed groceries before arriving (great to do unless you’re not wanting to cook) and ate right down the road at Tacky Jack’s 2. The community is sweet, quiet, and secluded. We enjoyed walking around, quiet beach spots, and playing pool and ping pong while watching movies under the house.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im März 2025
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Kim W.
29. Juli 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
My Happy Place is the perfect Happy Place!!
Everything was clean, fully stocked, and has lots of fun things to do at the house and toys for the beach! The golf cart was perfect to load up and drive just a little ways so you can spend the day at the beach. The beach was not overcrowded at all! We had so much fun at he beach!
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Juli 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Brian J.
27. Sept. 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Fantastic
Location is excellent. Just steps from the beach and pool. They also have basketball courts and tennis courts just steps away. Golf cart is also great for just riding around the neighborhood. We will be back.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im September 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
2/10 – Ungenügend
Jill
7. Juli 2025
Verbesserungswürdig: Sauberkeit und Zustand der Unterkunft
Disgusting, terrible, don’t waste your MONEY, over priced with promises of amenities that do NOT exist. Golf cart had a flat and was apparent it had not moved in some time. Dirty rugs, faulty wiring that GFC plug had to be reset more than once. Air conditioning was broken took the entire day to repair and get the temperature out of the 80’s. I can go on, worst rental and experience I have had with Expedia (Verbo)
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Juli 2025
Verifizierte Bewertung
6/10 – Okay
Jessica B.
13. Juli 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit und Check-in
Verbesserungswürdig: Kommunikation und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Meh
Golf cart didn't work, no bicycles, so we had to walk down the street to the beach with our elderly mom and a baby. Apparently the golf cart hadn't worked for some time because there was a garbage can in front of it with trash and maggots where it had been sitting. It stunk to the high heavens outside so we pulled the cart out and emptied nasy trash that wasnt ours. Pool table/ping pong table was in very bad shape with broken pool sticks and a warped table. Arcade game didn't work either. I emailed the owner with no reply. The house itself wasn't nasty, but wasn't clean either. The beds were made with fresh linens, and clean dishes, but the wall was even nasty behind the garbage can in the kitchen, and the floors were Sandy. All in all, not a horrible stay, the house was fairly nice, well equipped, and plenty of room. I just wish I got what I thought I was paying for. That golf cart and those bicycles would have been a big help with getting our family to the beach.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Juli 2024
Verifizierte Bewertung
4/10 – Mangelhaft
beverly c.
3. Mai 2023
Gut: Check-in und Kommunikation
Verbesserungswürdig: Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Beware of no current reviews
I noticed there were no current reviews and wondered why.... now i know why.
1. The description states that this propert is cimpletely updated. Untrue! The beds and linens appear to have been as well as the living room couch. But nothing else...the refigerator is old and has a dent in it..the dryer wasnt wirking when we arrived. The next day, a nice repairman showed up to replace it. He forgot his dolly and returned that afternoon. After lugging tye new dryer up the front steps( the only way to access the house itself, he had to remove the toilet to get the dryer into the room. But the dryer was too big, so he had to tske it back down the stairs. He came with another dryer 2 days later... the property manager offered us no compensation for the days of inconvenience.
2. The ceiling fans were filthy with at least 1/4 inch of black dirt on the top....
3. All the tvs had been updated
4. The pictures make this listing look very spacious. It isnt! The one gathering room( living room) will not accommodate 9 peoole or even 6 people..max 4 i would guess.
5. The outsude front porch was very nice..seating for 6....a sliver of an ocean view..
6. The under the house" rec room" looks very little like the pics. There is a wide bed like swing, an arcade game, and a ping pong table , but we found no net, paddles or balls. The small refrigerator down there was filled with mold. so unusable. The view from there is of trashcans left on the small street by neighbors and weeds. Needless to say, we spent no time there. There was beach equipment and chairs, but everythimg was strewn about..the advertisef paddleboard is inflatable ...i dont see how one can use it on the ocean..so again, useless
7. I guess having a golf cart was to be a plus, but since all the little separate neighnorhoods there do not connect, you can go no where in it. Traffic along 180 to access the bay or go to a restaurant or marina( 1 mile away) is so fast , it is illegal and too dangerous to take the golf cart there..so, it was useless!
8. I see this rental is now asking 1000+ a night..a complete rip off! Thank goodness we didnt pay that much! I would have been furious. Lesson learned! If there are no current reviews, RUN !
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im April 2023
Bewertung von einer Partner-Website
10/10 – Hervorragend
Susan P.
2. Feb. 2023
HAD AN AMAZING TIME!
We enjoyed are stay at My Happy Place!! Especially loved hanging out in the area under the house on the swing, playing pac man and watching the hockey game. The golf cart was another huge plus getting our stuff to the beach. I highly recommend staying there.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Danielle M.
27. Okt. 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Wonderful property!
We had a wonderful stay! House was bright, cheerful and clean! The extra amenity’s are fantastic. The golf cart, pool table, ping pong, and video games entertained my teens for hours. The fact that I could bring my dog was great. We took lots of walks on the pet friendly beach together. The owners were so wonderful to work with. They even had new umbrellas and a couple of other items sent to the house for guest use while we were there. They have simply thought of every item to make your stay enjoyable. The neighborhood is very well kept and the pools, and tennis court are great. I will definitely book again and tell all my friends and family to check this property out for their next vacation.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Oktober 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Kelly M.
10. Sept. 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Amazing beach house! It’s everything they Advertise!!!
Great location for family and kids!! We loved everything about our stay!!
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im September 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Thomas N.
1. Aug. 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Great place. Very clean!
We will be staying here next year!
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Juli 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Francine B.
2. Juli 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Great spot!
We enjoyed our stay in Gulf Shores at this property immensely. Property owners were super to deal with. Property comes with some nice perks--golf cart, chairs, fishing pole holders, ping pong table, video game... patio refrigerator, and more. Would definitely stay again. Our only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer :)
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Juni 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Norma R.
19. Juni 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Perfect for relaxing & for beach lovers
Great beach house a short walk or golf cart ride to beach. Ver y comfy living area seating, ample eating area at table or bar with stools. Slept great, tvs all bedrooms, downstairs ventilated parking/game room with awesome hanging bed swing. Nice beach, not crowded. Definitely come again.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Juni 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Summer D.
28. Mai 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Beautiful Place
This was a wonderful house in a wonderful area.
Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im Mai 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Kim P.
15. Mai 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Great house!
I highly recommend this house for couples or a family with children. Great quiet location with extra amenities. We enjoyed riding the golf cart and playing the arcade games. The covered porch was perfect for morning coffee. Plenty of room, comfy beds and well stocked kitchen. Our little dog Ruby enjoyed her stay as well.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Mai 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Christina P.
31. Juli 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts