The Beach House

The Beach House combines old beach house features with modern comforts. Situated high on sand dunes overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, it rises three stories to give breathtaking views. Outside are tin roofs and large porches. Inside, you'll find pine, ceramic tile and beaded board. Round timbers rise through the house, like the masts of old sailing ships.

The Views

Both sunrise and sunset unfold over the sea. Only 200 yards to the east is the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge with sand dunes and live oak stretching as far as the eye can see. To the west of The Beach House is an enclave of vacation cottages. The view extends ten miles in each direction, from the nighttime glow of Gulf Shores to historic Fort Morgan at the end of the peninsula.

The Living Room

The main living area features comfortable sofa and chairs, together with a library table upon which to spread out any of the hundreds of books on hand. The panoramic view extends across the horizon.

The Kitchen

The kitchen includes a guest refrigerator (always stocked with juices, soft drinks, beer, and wine), an ice maker and a coffee machine, all available around-the-clock. Nearby a snack basket offers assorted cookies, candy, chips and crackers. A cozy booth invites you to wake up with the coffee while you watch the sun rise over the water.

The 1st Floor Porch

The huge first floor porch wraps around the house from the southeast to the west, providing several nooks. Scattered about are wicker furniture, hammock, and hanging chairs. A smattering of teak tables provide places to slip away for breakfast or midday snack.

The Hot Tub Deck

Outdoor stairs take you to the hot tub, where you can soak away tensions under sunny sky or moon and stars. Below the hot tub deck is yet another deck. It's perfect for daytime reading and star gazing at night.

The 2nd Floor Porch

The second floor screened porch provides a prime spot for watching sunsets color the sky. Wicker furniure, a queen-size hammock, and hanging chairs provide places to settle in with a glass of wine or a cold beer. A small door in the screen opens to a cat-walk: it's a shortcut to the hot tub deck.

The Stairway Library

Reading is a favorite beach pastime. Bring a book if you have a favorite, but if not, don't worry. Bookcases on all three floors hold hundreds of books. If you start one and cannot finish, please let us know and we'll lend it to you.

Food and Drink

Upon arrival

When you arrive in the afternoon or evening, we'll greet you with fresh baked breads and your choice of beverage.

Morning

Whether you sleep late or rise early to watch the sunrise over the water, our own custom blend of coffee and our special breakfast blend of chilled fruit juices are ready and waiting. Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 10:30am, and is guaranteed to be hearty, beautiful and delicious (fresh-baked breads, fresh fruit, egg dishes, etc.). The particulars vary from day to day, guaranteeing you a special breakfast experience each morning. You can enjoy breakfast nestled in the kitchen booth or sitting at one of the teak tables scattered about the big wrap-around porch.

Afternoon

Throughout the afternoon a variety of beverages are freely available including chilled juices, soft drinks, beer, and wine. In addition, you can help yourself to fresh fruit and other snacks any time you wish.

Evening

For dining out, choices abound. Just a few minutes to the east, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach provide a wide variety of restaurants. To the west, you will find restaurants at The Beach Club and at the marina near Fort Morgan. A nearby oyster bar is both a casual restaurant and a sports bar. (Local laws prohibit us from serving an evening meal.)