Title: Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100332392&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! Vacation home with a water park, 4-minute walk to Fort Morgan Beach ## Photo gallery for Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100332400/100332392/f0dc1963.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100332400/100332392/abbe95ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100332400/100332392/fa711112.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100332400/100332392/7ac8a967.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100332400/100332392/745cef41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a quiet beach community, Living the Dream offers an open floor plan with coastal interior decor where guests can relax and enjoy the best in beach living. Spend relaxing days on the large front deck with a gulf view or take advantage of the fun, enclosed outdoor shower when returning from nearby Fort Morgan beaches. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1628 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! "Welcome to Living the Dream, a well-maintained, custom-built three-bedroom, three-bath beach home in the peaceful coastal community of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Perfectly situated next to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, this spacious retreat offers the ideal blend of comfort, privacy, and scenic beauty, just a short walk from the beach. The home’s large front deck offers partial Gulf views, while the rear deck looks out over the serene wildlife refuge, making it the perfect place to greet the sunrise or unwind with friends at sunset. After a day in the sand and surf, rinse off in the enclosed outdoor shower before settling in for a relaxing evening. Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen ready for everything from simple snacks to family dinners. The open layout makes it easy to enjoy time together while cooking and dining. The sleeping arrangements include a queen bed in the primary bedroom, a queen bed in one guest room, twin beds in the second guest room, and a queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room, comfortably accommodating up to eight guests. Each bedroom includes its own TV, giving everyone a cozy place to relax. Additional features include a large laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer, a charcoal grill and prep station with hot and cold water for outdoor cooking, and plenty of space to enjoy time together both inside and out. Located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, golf courses, and fishing charters, Living the Dream offers everything you need for a memorable coastal getaway. Book your stay today and come start living the dream! Southern’s Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in." ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: 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 - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### 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 health/beauty spa - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Water park - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 ### General - Unit size: 1,628 square feet ## Similar properties ![Condo, 2 Bedrooms | Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90980900/90980843/97e8f9ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Clearwater 2d 2 Bedroom Condo Gulf Shores - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=90980843&PinnedHotelID=90980843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96510000/96507900/96507841/2e358bda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable w/easy beach access Gulf Shores - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=96507841&PinnedHotelID=96507841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90160000/90158700/90158684/82f300ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEACHFRONT Townhome - New Kitchen and Bath - 2 BR 2.5 Bath Gulf Shores - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=90158684&PinnedHotelID=90158684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22280000/22279500/22279431/e2555656.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PREMIUM 3 Bedroom! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 4265 ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Gulf Highlands, a neighborhood in Gulf Shores. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gulf-Shores.dx603078) [View more Vacation homes in Gulf Shores](https://www.expedia.ca/Gulf-Shores-Private-Vacation-Homes.d603078-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.23325%2C-87.92486&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YSZQRicuziJNCxRQemU22DDMT0Y=) Gulf Shores, AL ### What's nearby - ![Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296608/cc2e0292-0377-4a64-b5b9-a1a9d8ba39fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496778/f366ba68-be08-4690-a3c8-a397fb10da97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Morgan Beach 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - ![Fort Morgan which includes heritage elements and military items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070623/14efdf5e-35f9-4b6f-aa77-5ed0c7a06ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Morgan 9 min drive \- 13.7 km - ![Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097624/2652f9ba-1a48-4359-ac9e-3306e9cdfb28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf Shores Beach 20 min drive \- 30.0 km - Kiva Dunes Golf Course 4 min drive \- 5.3 km ### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) 88 min drive ### Restaurants - Sassy Bass 6 min drive - Jesse’s On The Bay 8 min drive - Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan 6 min drive - The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club 5 min drive - Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape!? ### What time is check-out at Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape!? ### Where is Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edi M. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Living the Dream I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this house, but when we walked it met all of my expectations and more. The house was clean. The beds were soft. The walk to the beach wasn’t terrible. The rental agent was super responsive and checked on us throughout the week. I hope we can make it back down to Living the Dream again soon! ##### Edi M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chase J. Jul 26, 2023 #### Very nice! Great house. Very comfortable. Short walk to the beach. Could even drive and park to make it shorter. Very clean ##### Chase J. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Matt G. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Stay Stay was great. House is very nice and accommodating. Clean, updated, very nice. Have to get better WiFi though. Both myself and my wife are business owners and with 4 young adults in the house with us, it made it near impossible to do work unless they were at the beach. LOL. But that's only suggestion I'd make. Place was really great. ##### Matt G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald S. Jul 29, 2022 #### Beautiful property The home was clean and beautiful and very comfortable. Short walk to the beach and there are a ton of extras provided by the homeowner ##### Donald S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Cathy W. Jul 28, 2022 #### Beautiful home! Beautiful home! Has everything you need...and things you don't even realize you need. ##### Cathy W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittney E. Jul 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We enjoyed Living the Dream! We had the best time staying at Living the Dream. We stayed for 3 nights. We went to the beach each day and ventured into Gulf Shores to eat some while we were there. When we weren’t eating at local restaurants we cooked in the kitchen. Our 2 kids and their friends enjoyed the games that were there for use. The house was decorated beautifully and it was very clean when we arrived. We would definitely recommend this property. ##### Brittney E. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott B. May 19, 2022 #### Wonderful home! We spent a week here in early May, 2022\. The house is very well laid out in an open plan with bright decorations and furniture. The kitchen is well laid out with many small appliances and tools. There are ample chairs and toys for the beach, about 200 yards away. We thoroughly enjoyed a quiet vacation with the children. ##### Scott B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine T. Apr 30, 2022 #### Very Spacious! Open concept kitchen and living area are amazing. Lots of empty cabinet space for groceries to be stored. Easy walk to the beach. This is our second year and hope to be back next year. ##### Catherine T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne C. Oct 3, 2021 #### Lovely home Everything was fresh and new and clean. Beach items were available, Beach towels, chairs and umbrellas and pull wagon, etc. Not far to the beach and owner was very responsive. ##### Jeanne C. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Phoenix X Unit 1212](https://www.expedia.ca/Pensacola-Hotels-Phoenix-X-Unit-1212.h16397022.Hotel-Information) > > [Spa Hotels in Paris](https://www.expedia.ca/Paris-Hotels-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d179898-tSpaHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Bonnie Blue | Christmas opening. 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