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Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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At Melonheads, experience a family-friendly beach retreat with an open concept living area and vaulted ceilings that offer breathtaking views of the ocean. Take advantage of a fully equipped kitchen, four bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms, covered parking spaces and a large deck beneath the house perfect for outdoor dining or relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Great covered Deck overlooking water!

As close to the beach as you can get! Melonheads is a family friendly rental and has an open concept Living-Dining-Kitchen area with vaulted ceilings and breathtaking views of the ocean and beautiful beach with floor to ceiling windows. Dining Table seats 6-8 and large island seats 6. (12-14 total dining seats available) Fully equipped kitchen for those that like to stay in and make the most of your time at the beach. You will not want to miss out on this beautiful home!
There are four bedrooms on the main floor with 2.5 bathrooms: The east wing has a full bathroom and 2 bedrooms: King Bedroom and Queen /Twin bunk bedroom . The west wing has a full bathroom and 2 bedrooms: King Bedroom and King Bedroom. Upstairs you will find one Master Bedroom with views of the beach. Includes a King Bed and sitting area, and a large master bathroom with separate tub and shower.
There are four covered parking spaces at the front of the house and a large deck beneath the house that looks out onto the ocean. This makes for a fantastic area to dine, play games and relax in the shade. This area also features a fully functioning outdoor shower with hot and cold water.
Located in the desirable beach community of Surf Side Shores, just past the renowned World Class Kiva Dunes Golf course! Very close to a small local grocery/hardware/liquor and seafood shop when you don't want to drive into Gulf Shores. However, you are only 20 minutes to big chain grocery stores and restaurants. The best of both worlds. All the amenities but you are far enough away from the crowds to claim this as your own little piece of heaven.
Available for Saturday to Saturday weekly rental in the peak summer months. Minimum 4 days rental during other months, and please call if you have interest in monthly rental. No student groups are accepted at all, renters must be over 25 years to rent and prior to arrival we require a copy of the license of the person booking. Sorry, No Pets allowed and no smoking.
Please feel free to call/text with any questions, Melissa 901 438.1107 or Eddie 901 481 0341.
Melissawilbanks@att.net

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

If you break one of the plastic Adirondack chairs.....easy fix, go to Ace hardware in Gulf Shores and buy another one for $15 to replace it.
Put everything back where you found it. Do not take any indoor furniture outside. All tents/chairs must be brought up to base of stairs at night
You must provide a copy of drivers license for the person making reservation and person on the credit card/paying if they are not the same person.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: travel bed w/thick mattress, high chair, stroller

Events

No events allowed
No grad, bachelor/ette or spring brk parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping allowed

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No grad, bachelor/ette or spring brk parties
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

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About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Fort Morgan - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 23 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Last minute special -Aug 16-23! Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Last minute special -Aug 16-23! Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Last minute special -Aug 16-23! Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Last minute special -Aug 16-23! Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Last minute special -Aug 16-23! Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour Bay. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, wonderful outdoor seating areas. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family!Great view and close to beach. Wonderful week with family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn S.

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

Great location, well stocked

Great property, as close as you can get to the beach. One of the best stocked kitchen in a rental I have ever seen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

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

Great family vacation

A beautiful place with beach access and everything we needed to relax and enjoy. Amazing to watch our boys with their sons playing in the sand and waves. Brought back great memories of when they were little. Sunrise and sunset views topped off a great week.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Perfect for 2 families

Great stay and house was clean and as described. Owners were incredibly responsive and house had everything needed for a great beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER T.

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

Perfect Week

superb property - perfect in every way. great owner - very engaged and provided seamless instructions for check in/out. truly a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

A week with grandchildren

The house has everything you need for a week on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

We’ll be back!

We had an amazing time and had plenty of room for our extended families, would definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach house stay

Really nice house. Nice big windows. Lots of beach toys. Loved the plastic beach chairs. Nice seating area under the upper deck
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Oklahoma City

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

Incredible view and location

My family and I really enjoyed this house. The view from the kitchen/living room is unreal. The house layout is great and the beachfront location can't be beat. We will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

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

Great beachfront stay

This property is located on a quiet stretch of beach, far away from the touristy areas. We had 11 in our party and everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in and there was plenty of space for everyone. This is a great place for extended family to enjoy time together. We even had our groceries delivered by Instacart so we didn’t have to leave the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Family Fun

House had everything you could need. So many toys and beach chairs. And the space under the house was a fantastic place to be outside and out of the sun. Had a fantastic time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N., Petal, MS, USA

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

Family fun at the beach

Plenty of space including a really nice sitting/eating area under the house, it’s shady and the ocean breeze keeps it cool. Lots of beach toys for the kids located in a storage room under the house. This is our 3rd year to stay here and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Beverly A.

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

Really enjoyed our stay.

My overall impression was good. The only thing we were really disappointed with was a lot of the windows in the front room. There was moisture between the panes and you could not see out of them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Family vacay

This tripped checked one item off my bucket list! I’ve always wanted to stay in a beach house with my adult children and grandchildren. We had a blast! This property provided us with all we needed and the backyard is the ocean with amazing sunsets. We had plenty of room and we all enjoyed the outside shaded sitting area below the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evi S.

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

Wonderful beachfront home!

We went for spring break with our family of six adults and two elementary school aged kids. We had a wonderful time being ON THE BEACH and staying in this lovely home. We had perfect weather and enjoyed being able to get the most possible beach time in by being steps away from the sand and ocean! Kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need and we were glad to have an ice machine for coolers and cocktails. We will for sure be going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek G., Gonzales, La

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

Fantastic home on the beach!

This home has it all. You practically don't need to bring anything other than your clothes and food. The setup of the property was perfect. And the location can't be beat. Steps from the beach. There's all sorts of beach items to use. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

A Thanksgiving to Remember

We had a small family reunion for Thanksgiving in Gulf Shores. We came from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Tennessee. We watched both sunrise and sunset over the water from the same deck. We were able to swim and walk out to sandbars the week of Thanksgiving - something unheard of in the states we all came from (in fact, many of us returned to snow!) The kitchen was AMAZINGLY well stocked! And large enough to allow multiple people to prepare their dishes at the same time. We had a great time - and I'm sure anyone reading this will too!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max R.

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

Great location

This was the perfect home and location for our family (six adults and four children). It is away from the huge condos so the beach is not overcrowded. It was wonderful setting on the shaded deck seeing and listening to the surf. And, there is a gentle slope so the kids could get quite a ways from shore without getting very deep. There is one problem, it will spoil you. We all agreed that this was our best vacation ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marsha L.

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

Awesome

Everyone was pleased with our stay, the short walk to the beach was fantastic. The house gave us room to gather or seek some privacy. The kitchen was well equipped, and the washer and dryer was a huge plus. The only thing lacking was a lift for getting luggage etc. up the steps, thanks to our grandkids it worked for us, but may not work for others. Overall wonderful trip and beach house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JeMae G.

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

Relaxing Holiday

We were 3 couples enjoying a 4 night stay in March. The house is beautiful with fabulous views of the ocean, large open spaces and a king bed and private bath for each couple. The house is in a quiet area and easy driving distance to Gulf Shores and the Dauphin Island Ferry. Gorgeous beaches and a wildlife preserve nearby for walking and birding. We watched lots of dolphins swimming each morning while eating breakfast. Relaxing upper and lower decks face the ocean. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, clean and airy. Plenty of games, books and DVDs on site for guests to enjoy. Reasonably priced for the location. We were thrilled with our stay. Perfect for medium to large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Peggy B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location

Location is wonderful. Literally steps from the ocean and the space below deck was lovely for early morning coffee while enjoying the views. Unfortunately the house was not ready upon arrival. We had to wait 2 hours for the housekeeper to finish which was hard after nearly a 12 hour drive. We understand things happen but wished we could have at least been notified of the delay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

john s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

Beach front was beautiful, enjoyed private beach and Fort Morgan location. Property has maintenance issues: Gutter down on deck Dishwasher had cleaning issues Wall separating living room from bedrooms showed evidence of prolonged water damage Mold smell, DampRid around the inside of house Railing on deck loose & unsafe Keurig did not work No grout in tile throughout house. One shower could not use, afraid of falling through floor Furniture on bottom deck rusted through We picked property because of all the great reviews? We were very disappointed, would not stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi O.

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

Melonheads rocks!

If you are looking for an accommodating stay right on the ocean, look no further. You cannot go wrong with this house. It was sparkling clean, with everything in working order. We came with our family ate most of our meals in house. The kitchen is fully stocked. The ice maker is a fabulous bonus and kept up with our use all week. There is an abundance of cookware and dishes, something lacking in homes we have stayed in previously. Plenty of blankets and pillows. We appreciated the high chair, and there was even a portable crib. The outdoor shower is nice and gets really hot! Assortment of beach toys and a couple of folding chairs. The deck is a really nice feature to escape the sun but still be outdoors, and it has amazing chairs. We had no complaints about this home. There were a few lights out, which we told the owners upon our departure. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie R.

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

Great for families

This is a lovely home in a very quiet area of Gulf Shores. The layout is great for large families--there is a large master suite on the 2nd floor, and then the other 4 bedrooms all share a wing in the back of the house. As for the beds, they were very comfortable. Kitchen was very well-stocked. The kitchen table is a bit on the smaller size (holds 6), so just keep that in mind if you're wanting everyone to sit together. There are plenty of barstools near the table, though. Living room was homey and with comfortable furniture; TV had cable and various apps (like Netflix) ready to go. During the day, it could get a bit warm in the livingroom, as the beach-facing windows do seem to bring in a lot of heat, even with the shades drawn. The livingroom does have a fan that can help with this, though. One of our guests' favorite areas was a cool little nook/porch underneath the house, which proved to be a great area for relaxing, watching the waves, or playing boardgames, all while in the shade. One last thing: this house is RIGHT on the beach. Maybe the beach houses are different from where I'm from, but I've never been in a house that was this close to the beach--it was awesome. Overall, this is a wonderful home for family get-togethers that's further away from the Spring Break hustle and bustle.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020