When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Fort Morgan Beach and 7 minutes from Fort Morgan. .This beach vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Kiva Dunes Golf Course.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 45 min drive - 10.7 km
Dauphin Island Beaches - 46 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 85 min drive
Restaurants
Sassy Bass Market Place - 9 min drive
Tacky Jacks - 14 min walk
BGH Cafe - 44 min drive
A Resturant Group/Sassy Bass - 5 min drive
The Last Stan - 45 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.
Beach Lovers! - Beautiful House, just steps to the beach. Great Location!
The Summer Salt underwent a complete renovation in 2013, and feature large decks on the West and East ends of the house. The West Deck provides a great unobstructed view of the Gulf. The house has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and a very large great room/kitchen.
We provide satellite TV with televisions in all rooms and wireless internet access. Parking under the house for 1 car with parking for 2 additional vehicles in the driveway.
The maximum occupancy is 6.
The master bedroom has a private bath, patio door to the deck and a king-size bed.
The second bedroom has a twin bed and two bunk beds (sleeps 3). An additional cot sleeps 1 if needed.
Summer Salt is a non-smoking house, and pets and firearms are not allowed.
** The Summer Salt has been updated and a house has been built in the left lot since the location video was made.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Donny Mecke
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Beach Lovers! - Beautiful House, just steps to the beach. Great Location! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 148 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 148 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 148 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 148 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
conny H.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Had a great time
conny H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Penny P.
5 Mar 2025
Comfortable Beach Cottage
Comfortable beach cottage.
Penny P.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice short walk to beach very nice place
Nice clean every thing we needed
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
H&L S.
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to decompress!
Great location, wonderful beach, quiet neighborhood. The owners were very responsive. Property is a bit smaller than expected, but worked for the two of us.
H&L S.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
edward t.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, great location!
Loved the location, loved the house. Will definitely stay here again. Great for housing a small family, super convenient to the beach.
edward t.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna B.
31 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Much Needed Relaxation
We had a very relaxing week. My husband played a round of golf every day and I relaxed. We enjoyed walking on the beach at the end of every day. Great location and only a few steps from the beach.
Anna B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom E.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We’ve already booked it again!
Simply a perfect little house, cottage, bungalow by the beach! Donny & Kay are wonderful hosts, the house is just as pictured including the view of the water, and it’s clean and well stocked for a vacation stay. We had beautiful weather and an uncrowded beach; we’ll definitely be back! Thank you both!
Tom E.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
ruth ann c.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The house was very nice. Its in a quiet neighborhood and just steps to the beach.
ruth ann c.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittani C.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This home was perfect for our first family vacation as a family of 4! The proximity to the beach was perfect! There was a restaurant and ice cream shop 2 minutes away which was great! It was 30 minutes from Gulf Shores where we spent 2 days as well. We were able to take the ferry to Dauphine Island one day which was a fun rreat
Brittani C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ross B.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
2nd Time
This was our second time staying here. It's a great place and perfect for our family. We like being close to the beach and in a quieter neighborhood.
Ross B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katarina W.
20 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Father's Day getaway
The house was clean and had everything one could need to cook/eat in for the family . Everyone were happy with their beds ( we didn't use the extra since we were 5ppl. The 100 or so steps to the beach = awesome. We hope to be able to come back some day.
Katarina W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
22 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach Getaway
This is such a beautiful place to stay. The location and the beach view is fantastic. The owners take great care of the property and were very helpful. This place has everything you need! I will definitely book this place on my next trip to Fort Morgan!
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacation
It was perfect for me and husband. The area was quiet. I loved how close we were to the beach however the house could use some updates. The front deck needs trance before someone gets hurt.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G., Springfield, MO
7 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
We enjoyed our stay. Location was quiet and only a short walk to the beach. House had everything we needed. It's perfect for a family with a few children.
Kimberly G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer T.
18 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace
We had a blast. First time to the beach for some of our party. Very relaxing, perfect location and clean and well stocked. Would recommend staying there and definitely would stay again.
Jennifer T.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jean P.
22 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
Beautifully laid-out house, steps from the Gulf, and super clean. The hosts answered my questions before we arrived. I will definitely recommend it.
Jean P.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sara B.
19 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!
We had a great time. The beach was amazing and the house fit all of our needs.
Sara B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bobbi S.
24 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Shores
We love the location!
Bobbi S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Crystal M., Marion, il
7 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Loved our stay in the summer salt. Very clean & everything you need to enjoy your stay. Highly recommend!
Crystal M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela E.
20 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Nice little house tucked away,steps from the beach. Meet my expectations on what I needed when staying away from home.
Angela E.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer E., Longview
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Great stay. Loved the house. So close to the beach. This was our 2nd trip to this house and it does not disappoint! Great neighborhood.
Jennifer E.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angel L.
1 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
We enjoyed the house. It was close to the beach and was comfortable. The house does need a little maintenance on the stairs. One side has been updated but the other side had some loose boards, handrail, etc. Otherwise, it was nice to be able to see the water from the back deck. The couch was nice and the bed was comfortable. Looking forward to a future stay.
Angel L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
David J.
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was grest
We absolutely loved the house. It is just a short walk from the beach and the house was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely like to go back and stay here!
David J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
8 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Trip!
We loved this house! It was the perfect size for our family of 4. We cooked all of our meals during our stay and the kitchen was nice and well stocked. Very close to the beach. Was easy to walk back and forth to eat and take breaks. Would definitely stay there again.
Lisa S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracey S., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
22 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation
This was our third stay at Summer Salt. We love the property. It’s perfectly located. So close to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. Great view. We can’t wait to go back next summer.