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**Featured on HGTV's Renovation Series Battle on the Beach**

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On the beach
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils, ice maker

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

**Featured on HGTV's Renovation Series Battle on the Beach**

Summer Wind

**Featured on HGTV's Renovation Series Battle on the Beach**

Summer wind was completely renovated by HGTV's 2021 series "Battle on the Beach" and boasts a completely stunning interior and exterior renovation by designer Alison Victoria! This classic Fort Morgan beach home sits directly beachfront with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico. Guests will enjoy the large partially covered deck perfect for taking in the sun or relaxing in the shade. Enjoy the seasonally heated pool year-round! This pet-friendly home comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests, great for large families or a multi-family getaway! 

About Summer Wind

Summer Wind has beachfront accessibility and is just steps away from a community pool, shared by only 4 homes. The pool is seasonally heated for no charge in March, April, May, October, November, and December. Summer Wind is one of 4 Harris-owned and managed homes, allowing easy accommodations for extra large groups.  When you’re in need of additional accommodations for your large party of family or friends, reserving one of these fantastic properties along with Summer Wind is an excellent choice, as it provides everyone with enough privacy and space in order to fully enjoy their vacation.

** Construction is to begin on the adjacent lot in October 2024.**
**Pool heating is a seasonal amenity. Not available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.**
**Pet-friendly property- additional fee (s) apply**
About Fort Morgan

Beyond this wonderful home and its features, Fort Morgan has much to offer. Take in the intriguing history and scenic hiking of the Fort Morgan Historic Site on a day trip. Rent a boat or boat slip from Gulf Shores Marina and head out on the water from the Fort Morgan Public Boat Launch. Or try your hand at reeling in a record-breaking fish at the Fort Morgan or Gulf Shores Marina fishing piers. The marina also provides a bait shop onsite for your convenience.

Indulge your palate in Fort Morgan’s mouthwatering local cuisine at either the iconic Tacky Jack’s Restaurant, which serves freshly caught seafood with unbeatable views of the gulf on the side, or at Sassy Bass Restaurant, where you’ll also find both a general store and a package store available for your every possible need while on vacation. Don’t forget to order yourself one of Sassy Bass Restaurant’s takeout pizza.

Rental Age Policy

We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during the entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy. 

*Parking for up to 3 vehicles max.

Property manager

Harris Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1900 sq ft (177 sq m)

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Summer Wind Harris Properties House Gulf Shores
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Summer Wind Harris Properties Gulf Shores
Summer Wind Harris Properties

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 10 min walk
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 10 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is **Featured on HGTV's Renovation Series Battle on the Beach** pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at **Featured on HGTV's Renovation Series Battle on the Beach**?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at **Featured on HGTV's Renovation Series Battle on the Beach**?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is **Featured on HGTV's Renovation Series Battle on the Beach** located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

**Featured on HGTV's Renovation Series Battle on the Beach** Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kristen F., Austin tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros & Cons
Pros: *Location was amazing! Loved being just steps from the beach or pool and the beach really is deserted/ private. Perfect! *Plenty of sleeping spaces! We had 12 ( mostly kids) but had more than enough room. Could have even fit 3-4 more. *Loved the floor plan and layout of house. It really worked. Especially with 3 separate families there. Cons: *The flooring is coming up and was a tripping hazard. Several of us tripped over the floor boards peeling up. Got splinters, hurt toes, etc. * the house shakes. It’s kind of alarming. When you are on the bathroom downstairs and someone is upstairs the whole bathroom shakes and the towels, bags swing on the hooks & at night you could feel it swaying when you are laying down in the beds. * we had a mouse upstairs. Never saw it but every morning had mouse droppings in the bathroom. * the sewer was leaking right in front of the stairs to go into the house. It was in the process of being worked on at the end of our stay, but made the parking difficult & the smell was not very pleasant. * the beds are not comfortable. The adults really struggled to get a good nights rest. All are full/ queen or bunks Overall it was a good stay. But you can definitely tell the house was not built by HGTV professionals. It was definitely amateurs building it. The one next door was torn down, I’m sure it was maybe a little worse than this one. If the floor is replaced and the beds more comfy and they fix the swaying it would be perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
It was right on beach and a nice place. One gripe no king bed though listing says would be be available. Also only gave one roll of toilet paper per bathroom. This isn’t a massive issue but start to run out quickly when staying for a week and all stores are 25-30 minutes away. Otherwise property was nice and kids really loved the heated pool. Management was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We had a great time as always!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
Such a great place! The house is clean and well kept - great space for multiple families and kids to have privacy, but remain together… right on the beach! Bonus - we practically had the beach to ourselves! We hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a great week in Fort Morgan. The house was very nice and in the perfect location for relaxing and walks on the beach. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

darrell m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Trip
THe location was wonderful, the place was wonderful and we had a great family trip. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Getaway
What a wonderful place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property management and maintenance staff was fabulous, the location stellar and beautiful. We can’t recommend this property any higher and will certainly be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky and cute.
Good location, nice time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Barb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Updated House!
Just steps from the ocean, great location! The house was newly updated including the color of the house. It was bright orange in the property details, but green when we got there. It would have been nice to let us know prior to getting there, as we went past the house not realizing it was the right house. Once turned around and finding the correct property, the entry code didn't work. Luckily there was a property worker there who used his code to let us in. The updates inside the house were very nice. Updated kitchen and decor was visually impressive. The one complaint from every bedroom was how hard the beds were. I'm not sure if there was a big sale on hard beds when they updated, but they were totally uncomfortable for all. Overall, it was a great stay and far enough from all the traffic of Gulf Shores. I would recommend the house for a family gathering. One side note, I received an email from the property manager saying they left a review of me as a guest, but couldn't see it until I gave them a review. I think this is very shady way to conduct business. I really don't need a review as a guest, it doesn't affect me, as I could just make a different profile if I got a bad review. When I replied to the email about the pending review, they denied that they could even leave a guest review.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
Lovely property - recently updated !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jared T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach
We had a great weekend here! I will say the house is dated. Could probably use new flooring and maybe some new finishes but I came for the beach, and the beach was perfect. Amazing place for the price! Would probably stay again or maybe at the house near it closer to the ocean named Wall Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Sue G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Thank God for the beautiful view
This property is deceiving by the pictures. The houses are much closer together than deThe pool is in dire need of repair - the decking around is all broken and cracked. The house is also in need of TLC. Blinds were either missing or broken, the back door does not shut properly (can be pushed open if not locked), there are multiple floor boards that are soft and can pinch your feet, there is a board on the wall above window that is popping out, kitchen is not fully equipped and does not have all items listed, carpet up stairs is filthy, couches are stained, shower liners had mold on them (Harris did drop off a new liner but we would have to put it up and did not want to touch moldy one) and lounge chairs on deck were all broken and rusted and could not be used, and we found all kinds of papers behind our dresser and a candy bag under the bed (not cleaned very well). The dish washer was broke but we did not know until we filled it with 3 days of dishes from a family of 8. They did come with a new one half way thru our vacation. But the view is absolutely beautiful. Closeness to the beach is amazing. We had a good time but this house is so worn. If not for the view we probably would have left!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Beth P., Appleton, USA

Dolphins, sunshine, sandy beach
The house is exactly as pictured. Wonderful experience! Will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Therese C.

Perfect group house!
We had such a great time on our trip and really enjoyed our stay in Summer Wind! This was our first time staying closer to Fort Morgan and we absolutely loved how quiet it was! There was plenty of room for football and wiffle ball on the beach, and the house was well stocked with what we needed! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Good place-especially if you have fur babies!
The location is perfect if you want to avoid the typical Gulf Shores crowd. There is plenty of space with beds for 10! The home is very spacious, overlooks the beach, and was perfect for our visit. We had a few issues that we made the management company aware of (the carpets needed to be cleaned, there was a strong urine smell). But we would stay again due to location and convenience with the dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Summer Wind
We enjoyed our stay here! Plenty of room here. Had a small problem with the microwave over the stove but management responded quickly which we appreciated very much. Be prepared to drive a good way into town for restaurants etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

The Beach Was Amazing! ❤️
The house needs some improvements. A lot of soft spots on the floors and the dryer doesn't work well. But with that being said, the house served its purpose for us. It gave us a place to sleep and eat. We spent the entire vacation at the beach, which was a short walk out the back door. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Chris V.

Great Location, needs some TLC
Location, pool and overall great place except for the first floor has several "soft spots" which felt like you could fall through!! 😬
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Nelda S.

It is a really nice and quiet place for families to stay.
We stayed the entire week that our youngest son got married. There were 9 of us total and we had out of town guest come to visit some during the day. There is plenty of room, plenty of bedding space and plenty of room to get away from the rest of the guest if you like.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Great house
Wonderful view, comfortable house
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2017

4/10 Poor

Catherine and Paul H., Cincinnati, Ohio (US)

Undermaintained, underequipped, dirty carpet, worn flooring. Great location and view. Nice pool.
The location was perfect, right on the beach, with a small pool shared by 4 houses. The view and beach access were great. Not as many houses on this stretch as along other parts of the beach. Price is very attractive. But you get what you pay for. There were no clothes hangers, we had to go buy some. There were no placemats for the table. There was 1 small spoon and only 6 forks. The manual can opener fell apart when I tried to use it. The electric can opener didn't work. They replaced it promptly. The carpet is dirty and worn. The floors are in bad shape. The sheets are too short, old sheets made when mattresses were thinner. I shopped for hangars, place mats, flatware just so we could put our clothes away and eat a meal. If price and location outweigh other considerations, this is your place. But if you want comfort and nice lodgings, this is substandard. The garbage carts for all 4 houses were at the highway. We had to roll them back to the house to use. Several garbage pails at the main road had spilled garbage on the road. It took them a week to address this, so we drove past garbage every time we went in or out.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2017

4/10 Poor

Calvin E.

We loved Fort Morgan just not harris properties
Upon arrival we could tell the house had it's issues, But since it was the first day we tried to look over it. The first night the septic overflowed and the alarm went off.The bathroom downstairs smelled like urine from the time we got there. The downstairs hallway had a huge dip in the floor and so does the downstairs bathroom.The grab bar in the shower is just sitting in place, The hotwater never lasted more than 10 minutes or so. The cable never worked properly we called and they came out several times but we finally gave up on tv.The hardwood floors had big gaps in them.The screens on the windows were all rotten and broken. Everyone in the house got a bad rash, I'm not sure if the house had fleas or what the deal was but we even tried to wash all the sheets and the problem didn't go away.To sum up our vacation we loved Fort Morgan but we'll not be staying in any harris properties in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016