Title: Last minute special -Aug 16-23! Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Last minute special -Aug 16-23! Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395000/33394922/02a1d842.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395000/33394922/208092ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395000/33394922/0600b643.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395000/33394922/99780c29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395000/33394922/e4da16c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Last minute special -Aug 16-23! Gorgeous Views! 5BR directly on the beach! 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 transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces) ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking or vaping allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping mall - 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 ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63076500/63076407/52f5bdc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute Bungalow w/small pool! 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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 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 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 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 ### Property is also known as Directly Beach Step Right Sand Your Deck House Gulf Shores Directly Beach Step Right Sand Your Deck House Directly Beach Step Right Sand Your Deck Gulf Shores Directly Beach Step Right Sand Your Deck Updated Open Floor Plan 5BR Directly Beach House Gulf Shores Updated Open Floor Plan 5BR Directly Beach House Updated Open Floor Plan 5BR Directly Beach Gulf Shores Updated Open Floor Plan 5BR Directly Beach House Gulf Shores Updated Open Floor Plan 5BR Directly Beach House Updated Open Floor Plan 5BR Directly Beach Gulf Shores Updated, Open Floor Plan 5BR Directly on the Beach! Gulf Shores Directly on the Beach Step Right on the Sand From Your Deck Updated Open Floor Plan 5BR Directly Beach Updated, Open Floor Plan 5BR Directly on the Beach! Gulf Shores Directly on the Beach Step Right on the Sand From Your Deck Updated Open Floor Plan 5BR Directly on the Beach! ## About the area ![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%7C30.23078%2C-87.90684&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AfDnYJ7M3htdHqVL0CdKaaABT3Y=) Gulf Shores, AL #### What's nearby - Fort Morgan Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.0 km - Fort Morgan - 17 min drive - 15.7 km - Gulf Shores Beach - 32 min drive - 31.9 km #### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 87 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬5 min drive - ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬8 min drive - ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬9 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. ### 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!? > Check-out 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 vacation 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 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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