At this holiday home you'll be steps from Fort Morgan Beach and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 4.5 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site water park and outdoor swimming pool. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and barbecues. .With a stay at this Gulf Shores holiday home, you'll be 6.4 km (4 mi) from Fort Morgan.
The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 8 min drive
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 4 min drive
Fort Morgan Pizza - 8 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.
Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now!
Inquire now to book your vacation!
If you are looking for a great place to get away with your family or friends, this is it! Our home is only steps from the white beaches and blue waters of the Gulf Shore, you will lose yourself in the luxury of this professionally decorated home.
Our non-smoking home is located on a quiet section of the beach and is removed from the hustle and bustle of the heavily-developed beach areas (no high-rise condos around you), but close enough to allow quick access to golf, nature trails, family activities, shopping (including Outlets), and a variety of restaurants.
With plenty of space for all guests, the living area features two full-size sofas and five comfortable chairs, with views of the gulf (or a television, if you prefer). The living space also features a wet bar with ice maker, and a conversation area with game table for your enjoyment. There is a large dining table that seats ten and fully-equipped kitchen with two dishwashers and a double oven.
There are a total of six bedrooms to accommodate you in comfort. Two bedrooms feature king-size beds and a gulf view complete with a balcony. Two additional bedrooms are well-appointed with queen-size beds. Another bedroom includes two twin beds. There is even a bedroom with two sets of bunk beds - one set of twin bunk beds and one set of full bunk beds (accommodating as many as six). The bunk room includes a TV.
Each bedroom has an adjoining bath and the home features two 'family suites' (two bedrooms connected by a bath). The second floor features a loft with TV. We have a high-speed cable internet connection with Wi-Fi. The loft allows two additional guests to sleep on the day bed and trundle bed.
Your outdoor spaces begin with our screened porch. We have a picnic table and a round table to help you enjoy your dining, card playing, and socializing in comfort. The next frontier is a private pool (only shared with our neighbor's home). The pool is surrounded by a deck with several chaise lounges to help you bask in the sun.
The only thing that stands between the pool and the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico is our dune walk. For your convenience, we have an outdoor shower between the dune walk and the pool. Your family can easily roam between our home, the refreshing swimming pool, the beautiful white beaches, and the clear blue gulf water.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking indoors, on deck or screened porch.
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Golf
Water park
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Double-glazed windows
Unit size: 3,000 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
Rules
Guests are advised to purchase travel insurance, since booking is non-refundable. See rental agreement.
Check-In is 4PM and check-out is 10AM
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Gatherings allowed for house capacity of 20 people
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors, on deck or screened porch.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Gatherings allowed for house capacity of 20 people
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. Note from host: Gatherings allowed for house capacity of 20 people For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now!?
Yep, Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now! is a short 1-minute walk from Fort Morgan Beach.
Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing. You can also find motor boats.
Does Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now! have a pool?
Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now! has a pool.
Does Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now! have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
What luxury perks are available at Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now!?
This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.
Is there a private hot tub at Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now!?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now!?
No, Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now! does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now!?
No, pets are not allowed.
Beautiful 6BR Gulf Front Home - "REST AREA WEST" - Pool & Deck - Reserve Now! Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 76 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
William B.
13 Aug 2025
William B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Bri L.
23 Jul 2025
Nice house
We had a great time during our family vacation. I did not give this property all 5 stars because of a few things, first of all upon checking in we found empty beer cans under the bed downstairs and one full beer can under the dresser. We also found medications, nail files and old used hair brushes in some the drawers, and with a toddler in the house finding medications in the drawer was a little bit alarming since they thing everything is candy. I feel as though the housekeeping and cleanliness could have been a little better. We were also not informed that that all of the TV's in the house except for the one in the master bedroom and the living room downstairs were just monitors and there was no way of watching anything on them unless you brought your own fire stick or laptop to hook up to it. While that didn't bother us much it would have been nice to know prior to getting there so we could have planned for that. Also the top balcony is extremely unsturdy. It looks as though one of the main beams is cracked in half and the railing is very loose. There are also decking screws that are popping out of the deck around the pool. We found those with our bare feet right out side of the screened in porch. The lights to the screened in porch area also did not work so we were unable to enjoy that portion of the house after it was dark. The railing around the pool deck is also very unstable so do not lean on it trying to get a glimpse of the sunrise or sunsets.
Bri L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim B.
29 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful week at Rest Area West!
This was our second stay at Rest Area West, and it was just as perfect as the first. The property is well suited to groups, and it includes extra touches such as multiple refrigerators and dishwashers, and the pool is always a welcome way to end a great day at the beach (which is mere steps away!). We will definitely be back.
Tim B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brent H.
13 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and location.
This is such an amazing property and location. Walking out the back door to the beautiful beach was breathtaking. Lounging in the pool while watching the surf, sunrises, sunsets was so fun. The house is comfortable and had everything we needed. We were so sad to leave. Amazing.
Brent H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
merrrill c.
29 Mar 2025
Fort Morgan
Location is awsome, secluded beach, easy access, house was used but functional, lots of room for everyone in kitchen and living room. Plenty of deck space, grill is in rough shape. Overall had a great experience would rent again!
merrrill c.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tommy O.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation home for a group
Great location. Reasonable price. Amenities were great. Access to pool and beach were wonderful. No major issues or inconveniences.
Tommy O.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Shane S.
31 Aug 2024
Nice large house with pool and beach front
Super nice large house with pool and beach front access.
Shane S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim B.
29 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a week with good friends!
Rest Area West was just as good as advertised. Our group of 4 couples all loved the properry and its proximity to the Gulf. The house is in great shape with thoughtful amenities such as extra refrigerator space and two dishwashers. The pool on the deck that overlooks the beach and the beautiful waters of the Gulf was a welcome bonus for all of us. We will definitely be back!
Tim B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric Q.
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful right on beach
Best place to stay hands down. Great location for less busy area and it’s right on the ocean.
Eric Q.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy N.
4 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Vacay
We stayed a week in this fabulous beach house. Everything about the house was great, the beach was so close and the pool was an added bonus. The house was well equipped with everything that we needed. Will definitely stay here again.
Amy N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
20 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway at Rest Area West!
Great place to stay! Close to the beach, great surf fishing, spacious living area and the extra amenities such as refrigerators and ice maker were an added bonus!!!
Jennifer H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Laura C.
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We had a wonderful time. Loved the pool and access to the beach!! House was nice. We never could figure out the TV s in any of the rooms. Several things could have used fixing or some TLC but we truly enjoyed our stay.
Laura C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family
Nice house for our family
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Judy S.
25 Jun 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rest Area West
Kitchen had everything we needed. Dining area accommodated all of us. Down side was the furniture and beds were old and terribly worn out. Uncomfortable mattresses. House could use a good cleaning. Ice maker was nice to have but we had to clean the mold out of it. Had rain water come in around a window frame. Door code didn’t work to enter after going out for dinner but manager responded quickly to give us a new code.
Judy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Diane T.
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vaca!
I thought the online listing was a little misleading! I didn’t realize until after booking that this is a duplex! There was a very large group (possibly larger than the allowed capacity) celebrating graduation in the unit beside us! They were a little loud but hey were only there for the first couple of days of our stay! Other than that, the house was perfect for our family- plenty of room and very clean!
Diane T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carlene B.
22 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Blast
Had a wonderful family beach vacation. The house was well equipped inside and out for a large family. Plenty of kitchen supplies for meals in and lots of toys for pool area. The ramp to the beach was such a huge help!
Carlene B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shane S.
14 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Nice property. Very spacious and clean. Nice pool and right on the beach which was sweet.
Shane S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Stacy S.
8 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
We have been coming to Gulf Shores for 6 years and have stayed in a different home for each stay. We have never stayed in the sane property. The pool is this property was a big draw and we did enjoy it. We share this home with two other families and we had plenty of room for all of us. It’s beach front and beautiful. Things we loved as families were the beach, the pool and daily family volleyball games. The beds were comfy and we loved the very large kitchen table. The patio furniture is nice also.
We are not really picky families or hard to please. If we were things that would have bothered us included:
No functioning ice machine
The ice maker on the fridge makes maybe one full glass of ice a day. The ice maker in the wet bar area does not work at all.
The dryer takes 2.5-3 hours for one load to dry.
No oven mitts for cooking
Very dirty stove, and grills- would definitely not cook on the grills.
Housekeeping did a base cleaning job before our arrival. Not outstanding, but it was fine.
It appears as though the other side has different owners. You could get lucky with sharing the pool with guests, but you could also get unlucky. We had it great most of the week.
Sadly we noticed that next year this same property is more than doubling in price for our spring break. Glad we enjoyed it before we can afford it.
Stacy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
5 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Needs some maintenance
We had an enjoyable visit to Fort Morgan. This location is out of the way, which has it benefits, and negatives. House interior was clean, kitchen was well stocked, minus pot mitts. Views were amazing, we saw dolphins, sharks, and sting rays. I did text, and talk with the owner after our stay, so some of the negatives I am going to mention may have been taken care of by now. The beach side patio door does not lock, at all, none of the 4 available grills were usable, a few of us tripped several times on the small step under the house, the vents were closed in the first floor bedroom & bathroom, (fortunately, no one got hurt standing on a chair opening them), 3 of us burned ourselves using the oven, and make sure to plan ahead when using the dryer as it takes 2 to 2 1/2 cycles. This side of the duplex offers very little for outdoor toys, but it is not advertised that they do. There also were not many board games, if any, for adults/teens to play on the beautiful dining room table. We had our own, as well as our own chess pieces to use on the chess table. If any of these things concern you, check with Justin regarding if any of these items have been taken care of before your stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan E.
18 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Extended Family Spring Break
We had a wonderful time at Rest Area West. Our group consisted of grandparents, parents, teens and young children. There was plenty of space and plenty of things to do. The house was well appointed and clean. Our only recommendations would be more kitchen hand towels and oven mits. The rooms were spacious and no one ever had to wait for a bathroom since there were 5 to choose from! We definitely enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!
Megan E.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leah P.
1 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for large group
We had a great stay for our first ever all family Christmas vacation! The living and kitchen space is so open and made for great time spent together. Lots of seating and kitchen is well stocked. Would recommend a few more dish towels in kitchen though. Lots of sleeping places although a few beds were somewhat uncomfortable. The location right on the beach was amazing!! Would highly recommend.
Leah P.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
27 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Just your private beach
We loved every minute of the stay. Roomy and enough beds for all. The balcony.might just be my favorite spot. Watch the waves drinking coffee. The owner sent me an ad for Thanksgiving meal idea , which was a HIT!
Owner is very responsive by phone calls , texted and mail. We will come back and stay there again
Susan H.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Helen S.
15 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property-great size for a large group.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Helen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Debra E.
9 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
Took my son, grandchildren, sister, cousin and daughter for fall break. Is was just what we needed. Plenty of room and baths for everyone. Pool and very short walk to the beach which was good for the older adults.
Only thing I would suggest would be pot holders for over snd new grills.
Debra E.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
SHAWN M.
10 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Great place, owner answered every question promptly, walk to the water was closer than appeared in pictures, pool was a little smaller than appeared in pictures. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Would stay again.