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Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna

Step out onto your private boardwalk and into the white sand beach for days of sunbathing. With sports courts and a fitness room nearby take advantage of endless fun.

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Terrace/patio
On the beach
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 770 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna

#1131 The Mermaid Pad

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Unwind in Gulf Shores at this charming, two-bedroom, beachfront getaway featuring a full kitchen, a spacious patio with Gulf views, and a number of resort-style amenities including a shared indoor, saltwater pool, outdoor pool, hot tubs, sports courts, and a fitness room.

Walk out on the private boardwalk to the adjacent white sand beach for days of sunbathing and swimming. Bring your clubs and challenge the 18-hole course at Kiva Dunes, located right around the corner from this vacation rental. Or get up close to nature at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge or Gulf State Park, both within easy driving distance.

RESORT AMENITIES
-Saltwater pool
-Outdoor pool
-Hot tubs
-Sports courts
-Fitness room

THINGS TO KNOW
Guests must buy parking passes online before their stay, and up to two will be allotted. Details on how to purchase will be provided after booking. The fee schedule is $25 (1-3 nights), $35 (4-6 nights), $45 (7-14 nights), and $60 (15+ nights).
Complimentary beach chairs and umbrella are provided on the beach for your convenience and pleasure by the owner.
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama, LLC.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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NEW Listing Waterfront Gulf Coast Charmer Condo
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About the neighborhood

Map
Fort Morgan, AL

What's nearby

  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 9 min walk
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 9 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 16 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Bon Secour Bay. Fort Morgan Beach and Edith Hammock are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Waterfront Gulf Coast charmer with pool, hot tub & sauna Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

Right on the beach and clean!
Clean and well maintained, the bed was hard as a rock and the pillow felt like a sandbag but, fortunately I am use to that!
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10/10 Excellent

Yelena F.

Another memorable vacation
We Loved Everything!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Great Location!
We had a great time at The Mermaid Pad. The condo is stocked with everything your family will need. The pool and beach are literally right outside your door! The patio has a nice view of the ocean, as well.

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023 Spring Break Vacation
Wonderful experience again. This is second year we have stayed in this location. Easy access to beach. Quiet and friendly setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

kendra m.

beachlife4me
Ground floor and larger kitchen area helped accommodate our family for our annual 4th of July trip! We loved it.
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10/10 Excellent

Yelena F.

Great place for family vacation
Access to private beach. Very nice condo. Parking registration needs some work as we had to pay twice! I left my cell phone at home and couldn't proof that I paid already and guard didn't have this information.
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2/10 Terrible

Jessica B.

Chooses Another Booking Site
Beach location great, but I would not use Vacasa again. Spent 2 days having maintenance repairs in condo rented, never give notice. I though I was renting condo, not sharing it with maintenance updates and workers for home owners. Was also told 1 parking pass included and charges 25.00 to park. Condo site will not assist are very mean and no local office to help. All done by phone with vacasa, can have long hold times looking for help.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Last Minute Perfection
Hurricane Helene cancelled our Florida vacation for us, so we decided to try to find the perfect place in Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan on just a week’s notice. Miraculously, the Mermaid Pad was available! We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful, comfortable, and clean place to stay. This condo has everything you need to make your vacation relaxing and memorable. The view of the Gulf, the big patio, and the proximity of the pools and Sassy Bass simply added to the perfection of our week. The only downside for my husband and brother was that the fish weren’t biting. Maybe next time. And, there will be a next time. We’ve already booked for next year!

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

Very nice unit and great amenities
Very clean and nice unit. Lots of space. Pools very nice. Hot tubs relaxing. On site restaurant was good. Great location to the beach. Kitchen hot water didn’t get hot but didn’t affect anything. Beds comfortable. Kitchen had everything needed to make meals and lots of dishes. Overall great vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Lyle P.

View and easy access
Great location!! We’ve been many times to this same room And will return.
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Perfect place to unwind.
Enjoyed our stay!! Ground level and steps from the board walk was ideal for our family of 5. Access to the pools were great. Plan on returning next year if the husband will "let" me!! Some tips for others: IF you need an iron - bring one; drink coffee - bring filters. Our family needed extra toliet paper, paper towels and garbage bags! But..we have three boys! Also, thanks for supplying a first aid kit - that 5 year old of mine needed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

amanda c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Break
Excellent area for families. Unit was very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Mark E.

Plantation West #1131
So glad to be back at the Gulf. The pictures on the site accurately represent the unit; very nice with a great view with the dunes merely feet from the patio. We've vacationed at the Plantation multiple times over the past decade and will definitely rent this unit again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Great family trip
We thoroughly enjoyed staying in 1131 last week and are sad it came to an end! You can’t get any closer to the beach than this condo. We had 4 adults and 3 kids under 3 years old, so this ground-floor unit saved us a lot of hassle. Between the close beach access, multiple pools, restaurant, laundry facilities, ice machine, Dollar General right up the road, and all the other amenities, it made our stay stress free. There wasn’t much info on the kitchen in the listing, but it was setup very well and had everything we needed to cook several meals throughout the week. We hope to be back soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Love this condo and location
Don’t like that it does not have it’s own washer and dryer. Glad Vasca stepped up and brought us clean towels.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn V.

On the Dunes!
The ground-floor condo is situated right on the dunes overlooking the gulf. The patio lets you enjoy a kind of privacy not usually found. Close to the beach, comfortable, cozy, and clean describes the condo itself. This is my favorite place to stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Best at Plantation West
easy access to condo and beach; beautiful covered patio view; spacious living/dining/kitchen; baths modernized with generous supply of towels; "beachy" decor

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location. Loved being able to walk right outside the door to the beach. A suggestion that I’d make would be to update the listing to let renters know that there is a hairdryer, a drip coffee maker and Keurig coffee maker etc. I always appreciate knowing exactly what’s there to help with packing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Golf retreat
I really liked it was very nice, great location. Very nice aesthetics. Warm colors with a beachy feel. Loved having a Keurig for morning coffee. Areas that could use improvement: The front door lock didn't function properly. Advertised indoor hot-tubs, which were not functioning. Small lawn filled with sand-burs that caused injury, no warnings posted. Only two wash-cloths per bathroom for a one week stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Perfect place to be on the beach!!!
We could see the waves beating up on the beach from both the living room and dining area. The place was very clean. 'Loved being on the ground level--no stairs to climb. 'Convenient parking. Spacious, very clean indoor pool. Wonderful tennis & basketball courts!
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10/10 Excellent

Yelena F.

September vacation
Had a lovely 11 night stay at 1131. Everything was just right. One complaint is that wifi is not password protected. Will be looking to stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

Our Stay with Vacasa
Our stay was pretty good considering the hurricane that was coming through. Our stay at our condo was better knowing Vacasa was behind us in case things went wrong with our stay. Such as our electronic door opener had a low battery and they made sure the next morning their local contact repairman resolved the issue with new batteries for our door opener. Also they Vacasa group came to our door to make sure we secured our patio chairs and keep safe for the hurricane. So needless to say our stay was very well.
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10/10 Excellent

Terri E.

Perfect vacation!
If you want to relax, be beach front and have family along this is the placd!
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10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

Great week!
We went last week for a couples vacation. We had an amazing time. The space is perfect, great beach access, and loved the amenities!