Fort Morgan House for Rent: Delightful 'Southern Shores' Gulfview Beach House - Property 225459

There are Gulf views from the enormous family room and lots of comfortable, overstuffed furniture, including 2 sleeper sofas. The open kitchen and dining room (also with gulf views) make an ideal setting for families to mix and mingle. This great cook's kitchen has granite countertops and a huge island with four barstools. The large oak dining table can seat up to 14 people. The entertainment center is filled with classic and current family-friendly games, movies, books, and magazines to ensure a fun-filled week for everyone. On-site amenities include 2 large swimming pools and a kiddy pool, tennis court, basketball court and a private neighborhood gazebo just across from Southern Shores, all for residents only.

Southern Shores is a beautiful, well-appointed home located in the new 35 home private Gulf-side neighborhood, Heritage Shores. We are uniquely situated between the dazzling white sands of the Gulf of Mexico and the idyllic views of Mobile Bay, and are just steps away from the beach. Nearby are world class golf courses, Bon Secour Nature Preserve, Fort Morgan (175 year old fort played the central role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the War Between the States, and was in active duty during the Spanish American War and World Wars I and II), and lots of shopping. Many great restaurants featuring local favorites are nearby. 1st bedroom: king bed and sleeper sofa with ensuite bathroom 2nd bedroom: king bed with ensuite bathroom 3rd bedroom: queen bed with ensuite bathroom 4th bedroom: two twin beds with ensuite bathroom 5th bedroom: two bunk beds (sleeps four) with ensuite bathroom (no tub) two additional sleeper sofas in the living room

Other Activities: Southern Shores is located near the west end of the Fort Morgan Peninsula which is well known for its history, natural trails and marine treasures. The site of Fort Morgan is 3 miles west of Southern Shores. 175 years old, the fort was the focus of the Battle of Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, and was also an active garrison during the Spanish American War and World Wars I and II. Next to the fort is Mobile Bay Ferry landing, boat ramp and pier. Launch your boat or fish off the pier. Leave your car at the landing and ride the ferry (walk-ons are $5.00 round trip with children under 12 free) over to Dauphin Island where Fort Gaines and the Dauphin Island Estuarium are within short walking distance. The Fort Morgan peninsula also hosts the National Bon Secour Wildlife refuge with 7,000 acres of protected woodlands, wetlands and beach. Walk trails to the beach or Mobile Bay and see Alabama’s coastal wildlife and beautiful wetland scenes. There are ten bird watching sites on the Peninsul

Other Activities: Boating, wildlife viewing, kayaking, shelling, basketball, parasailing, mini golf, health/beauty spa