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Rest Area East
Capacity
6 Bedrooms
4.5 Bath
Sleeps 18
About
Rest Area East – Beachfront Bliss with a Pool
Welcome to Rest Area East, where the best of beachside living meets the comfort of home. This charming beachfront duplex is perfectly positioned just steps from the Gulf’s edge and features a shared, beach-facing pool—offering both surf and swim in one relaxing location. Whether you're dining on the screened porch, lounging by the pool, or watching the waves from your bedroom, Rest Area East delivers stunning views and space for up to 18 guests to unwind in comfort. A beachfront pool is the ultimate vacation amenity and this one is shared only with the other side of the duplex.
Pro tip: Bring your favorite beverages—this home includes two full-size refrigerators and a built-in bar with an icemaker.
The Space
From the moment you step inside, you’ll notice the spacious, open layout designed for gathering. The main living area features a large screen TV, sleeper sofa, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light and offer breathtaking beach views.
Gather around the custom, oversized dining table, which seats 14, with an additional four seats at the kitchen counter. The fully equipped kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of room for cooking meals or prepping snacks for the beach. The adjacent bar area—with an icemaker and second fridge—is a guest favorite.
Main Floor
Queen bedroom with full en-suite bath (also accessible from hallway)
Half bath for guest convenience
Large screened-in porch with ample seating for outdoor meals, card games, or simply soaking up the view
Step outside and enjoy direct access to the beachfront pool. Lounge in the sun or take a refreshing dip after a day in the sand. The pool is shared with the other half of the duplex and is open year-round (please note it is not heated and may occasionally be unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances).
Second Floor
King bedroom with private bath and balcony access
King bedroom with balcony access and Jack and Jill bathroom
Queen bedroom connected to Jack and Jill bathroom
Additional Queen bedroom
Bunk room with two sets of twin-over-twin bunks
Full hall bath
Secondary living area with sleeper sofa and large screen TV—perfect for kids or extra relaxation space
For added convenience, the home includes a washer, dryer, outdoor shower, and both Keurig and traditional drip coffee makers.
House Rules
Renter must be at least 25 years of age
Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
About Fort Morgan
Located approximately 20 miles from Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan offers a quieter, more scenic beach experience while still providing easy access to essentials and local flavor. A short drive takes you to Dollar General and Sassy Bass Market for groceries and supplies.
Enjoy nearby dining at Tacky Jack’s, Sassy Bass (two locations), Coast, and the brand-new Jesse’s restaurant. Many local spots feature live music and entertainment.
Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the newly reopened Fort Morgan Pier, offering great inshore fishing opportunities. And don’t miss Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge, a protected natural area with over 7,000 acres of coastal habitat and four scenic hiking trails—ideal for spotting local wildlife and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Book your stay at Rest Area East and enjoy the perfect blend of beach, pool, and comfort for your next Gulf Coast getaway.
Sleeping Arrangements
Main level w/ shared hall bath
1 queen bed
Upper level w/ private bath and balcony access
1 king bed
Upper level w/ Jack and Jill bath and balcony access
1 king bed
Upper level w/ Jack and Jill bath
1 queen bed
Upper level w/ shared hall bath
1 queen bed
Bunk (T/T, T/T) room w/ shared hall bath.
2 bunk beds
Upper level loft sleep sofa
1 sofa bed
Living room sleep sofa
1 sofa bed
Features
Amenities
- Communal Pool
- Full Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Linens
- Washer & Dryer
- High Speed Internet
- Deck
- Balcony
- Satellite TV
Location
- Beachfront
- Near The Ocean
- Oceanfront
- Waterfront
- Fort Morgan
Suitability
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
View
- Beach Front
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Reviews
Leave a ReviewRelaxing Family Getaway
April 2025
Recent Guest, Maumee, OH Unknown
Recent Guest, Maumee, OH Unknown
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Long, Relaxing Weekend
April 2024
Recent Guest, Columbus, MS United States
Recent Guest, Columbus, MS United States
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This is a perfect place to enjoy time away from the crazy busy beach crowds! Plenty of room to spread out and rest, rock on the screened-in porch, or have large family meals. The accommodations are lovely! This area reminds me of old (70s) Destin. The only thing unexpected is all the oil rigs in the Gulf...but even they are beautiful lit up at night.
Manager's Response
Thanks for your kind words and feedback Janet! We are thrilled to hear you had a relaxing enjoyable stay. Thanks for staying with us and we hope to host you again in the future!
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Amazing Stay on the Beach
October 2023
Mark S., N/A, CO United States
Mark S., N/A, CO United States
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The place was just as advertised. Right on the beach, pool, plenty of space to enjoy as a large family. Dining room table provided plenty of seating along with the living room all. Best of all, very private and literally right on the beach. The house was constructed with high end materials. We would defiantly come back and stay again.
Manager's Response
Thanks Mark! We couldn't be happier to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again for a future stay.
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Awesome vacation rental
October 2023
Robin B., Noblesville, IN United States
Robin B., Noblesville, IN United States
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We had our entire family there with 17 people. We absolutely loved it. We’ve been coming to the Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan area for years and this was our favorite home yet. We will definitely be back!
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Thanks Robin! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time and we look forward to welcoming you back.
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Fall Break Getaway
September 2023
Recent Guest, Barlow, KY US
Recent Guest, Barlow, KY US
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It was great!
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Thanks Marla! We hope to welcome you back for a future stay.
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Home away from home!!
July 2023
Recent Guest, Houma, LA United States
Recent Guest, Houma, LA United States
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This vacation home was amazing! My family and I loved it! The house was very spacious, and the beach was beautiful. The house had everything we needed plus more! We tried to extend our stay, but unfortunately it was already booked on our departure date. We will definitely be back and will definitely be staying for more than a week.
Manager's Response
Music to our ears! We look forward to welcoming you back again. Thank you!
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Home away from home!!
July 2023
Janifer D., Houma, LA United States
Janifer D., Houma, LA United States
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This vacation home was amazing! My family and I loved it! The house was very spacious, and the beach was beautiful. The house had everything we needed plus more! We tried to extend our stay, but unfortunately it was already booked on our departure date. We will definitely be back and will definitely be staying for more than a week.
Manager's Response
Music to our ears! We look forward to welcoming you back again. Thank you!
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Beautiful home!
July 2023
Ginger Radford Couch, Raleigh , NC United States
Ginger Radford Couch, Raleigh , NC United States
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The home had so much that we didn’t even know we needed. The large dining table was wonderful for our family of 14. Walk way to the beach that drops off steps from the ocean was amazing. We had a few minor issues but the property manager was quick to take care of everything. We will definitely be back!
Great Week at the Beach
June 2023
Ashley S., Mishawaka, IN United States
Ashley S., Mishawaka, IN United States
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The house was beautiful, and exactly as pictured. The kitchen was well stocked, and having the extra refrigerator as well as an ice maker in the bar area is such a nice feature. For our large group, it was such a treat to be able to all sit together at the large dining table. Property managers were pleasant to deal with, and quickly addressed our minor concerns. The pool and surrounding areas are well maintained, and it was nice to have some bonus pool toys, boogie boards there as well. The beach area is not crowded at all, which is exactly what we were hoping for. Would definitely stay here again!
Manager's Response
Thanks Ashley! It sounds like Rest Area East was a perfect fit for your group and we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We would be delighted to welcome you back for a future visit.
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Great spot
June 2023
Mark P., Westfield , IN United States
Mark P., Westfield , IN United States
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We rented Rest Area East with several families and we also rented the attached unit next door. It was a prime set-up for large groups. I'm not sure I'd be interested in renting only one side but it's probably fine. The house is extremely well equipped. I was a little bummed that there wasn't a gas grill but they did have a usable charcoal grill which worked fine. I noticed that everyone around there seemed to be using charcoal so maybe that's a thing. My only recommendation would be to add dish towels and dish rags. We had to buy some and just left them there. In the scheme of things not a huge issue. There are tons of beach toys there which I imagine gets added to by guests. Bring your own beach chairs. Loved the deck and pool and the ramp down to the beach was perfect. I'd stay there again.
Manager's Response
Thanks Mark! It sounds like your group had a great time at your Rest Area stay! Yes, most homes are equipped charcoal grills because it is difficult to keep propane tanks full. We will make a note of the dish towels and do appreciate your contribution. We hope to see you again soon.
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Family Vaca.
May 2023
Gayle S., Trussville, AL US
Gayle S., Trussville, AL US
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Lovely house. Great furnishings. We loved the closeness to the beach. We had a wonderful Vaca there. Even the duplex ended up not being an issue. Sharing thr pool was no big deal....... Thank you!!
Manager's Response
Hi Gayle! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Rest Area. It is a guest favorite and I'm sure you can see why. We haven't really had an issue with the semi-private pool and it's nice to hear that was your experience as well. We hope to see you again soon.
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The BEST beach house!
April 2023
Recent Guest, Northport, AL Unknown
Recent Guest, Northport, AL Unknown
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The house was perfect for our group! It had everything we needed! Perfect location. The walk to the beach was so simple and easy. The shower outside made it easy to clean off before going in. Plenty of room. The pool was ideal for the kids and had toys. Not many people around on the beach. The beach also had a volleyball net. Will definitely book again!
Manager's Response
Kacy and Jody, it sounds like you had a great time! We hope you'll plan a return visit soon.
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The BEST beach house!
April 2023
Kacy M., Northport, AL US
Kacy M., Northport, AL US
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The house was perfect for our group! It had everything we needed! Perfect location. The walk to the beach was so simple and easy. The shower outside made it easy to clean off before going in. Plenty of room. The pool was ideal for the kids and had toys. Not many people around on the beach. The beach also had a volleyball net. Will definitely book again!
Manager's Response
Kacy and Jody, it sounds like you had a great time! We hope you'll plan a return visit soon.
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Nice place
November 2022
Matthew H., Fort Worth, TX US
Matthew H., Fort Worth, TX US
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We really enjoyed the house. It was large, has a good floor plan, and was in a nice location. The only thing I would change is that I wish the pool were heated, so that we could have gone swimming without being cold during out stay since it was upper 70's/low 80'sF outside, but the water was still a little too cool to stay in the pool long.
Manager's Response
Thanks Matthew! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay, and we'd love to see you again soon.
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Wonderful family vacation spot!
October 2022
Courtney and Gayle F., Nashville, TN Unknown
Courtney and Gayle F., Nashville, TN Unknown
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This house was wonderful - everyone had a bedroom (and bed!) who needed one, and the individual families were able to sleep near one another. The beach access was super convenient - just down the ramp from the back deck. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could need for older kids and adults. Having 2 refrigerators was great, and the tables were able to seat everyone at once, which was also nice!
With the beach and the pool, you wouldn't think you'd need anything else to do, but the cards, games, and books provided were also super helpful for those family evenings in.
The house was clean and well organized, and we would definitely stay again!
Manager's Response
Courtney and Gayle, thanks for the feedback. It sounds like an idea family vacations and we'd love to welcome you back.
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Family Vacay
September 2022
Recent Guest, Florence, AL United States
Recent Guest, Florence, AL United States
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Our stay was great. The house was gorgeous and had plenty of space for our large family. It was very clean and well maintained. The staff messaged me upon arrival and was quick to respond. They also messaged me throughout the trip with warnings of jellyfish and how to treat a sting. I thought that was great and very helpful. My only issue was that there were a few nails sticking up in the deck around the pool that we stepped on a few times. And the biting flies were horrible. (Not a house issue).
We soon heard from a local that the flies were bad around this time of year. Which was good to know for future trip planning. I will say it was about a 30 minute drive to get to town for places to eat or to the grocery store. Which really wasn’t a big issue seeing as how most of our time was spent on the beach and staying in. But if you’re someone that likes to go out about every night you’ll have to figure in how much time it will take to get there since some places close early. All in all we would love to stay in this house again. It was perfect for our family. Very clean, great amount of space, and perfectly homey/cozy. The two refrigerators and the ice maker was definitely a perk for me! As well as the huge kitchen table, open floor plan, and rocking chairs on the screened in porch. We can’t wait for our next beach trip at Rest Area East.
Manager's Response
Hi Melissa and thanks for the great feedback. We'll have someone take a look at the nails around the pool. It is so nice to hear that the home was perfect for your family and that you appreciated the extra fridge and ice maker. We are looking forward to your next visit!
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Family Vacation
August 2022
Trina A., Blairstown, MO US
Trina A., Blairstown, MO US
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The house had plenty of space inside & out for a big family. The location was away from the hubub but a quick drive to all the public attractions,perfect for a family with kids.The beach was beautiful & the pool was a great bonus. The only thing I would add or suggest would be something that we have seen at all of the other VRBO rentals & that would be having some basics there such as coffee, sugar, etc. Several we have stayed at even had a welcome basket of snacks & drinks which was nice to have upon arrival. We were able to have groceries delivered to the house fairly quickly though, so that helped.
Manager's Response
Trina, thanks for the great feedback and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We will share your comments about basic supplies and a gift basket. Most of our guests arrive by car so they typically pack what they need but it certainly would be a nice touch to have a welcome gift. We hope you'll plan a return visit!
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Love This Gorgeous House on the Beach
July 2022
Wendy T., Nashville, TN United States
Wendy T., Nashville, TN United States
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This is our fourth year renting this beautiful home. We love it! The home is large and comfortable and perfectly located right on the beach. The management company was great- checked in with us and were very accessible. We didn't need anything but it was clear they were available if we did. The only suggestion I have for improvement is to have someone come in and clean out broken beach supplies and clean up along the side of the house. There were tons of toys and supplies left by prior guests, but some of the stuff was broken, and with the constant (delightful!) wind, there was trash and construction debris lying along the side of the house. We cleaned some of it up, but having someone come regularly to clean the area up would be great. Regardless, we love this house and hope to be back again next year. We highly recommend this company and this house!
Manager's Response
Hi Wendy and thanks for the positive review. We are thrilled to hear that this was your fourth visit to Rest Area East! We appreciate your comments regarding the beach toys and the storage situation is already being addressed and we will be diligent about keeping up with the exterior. As you mentioned, sometimes, despite our best intentions, the wind has other plans.
We hope to see you again next year!
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Amazing Beach House
May 2022
Samantha B., Baton Rouge, LA United States
Samantha B., Baton Rouge, LA United States
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Loved, loved this house! Great location. Plenty of room for our large family. Pool was a huge plus. Management company responded quickly to all of our issues & fixed them promptly. We’re already planning our trip back next year!
Manager's Response
Music to our ears! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We can't wait to see you again next year!
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Wonderful stay
April 2022
Therese W., Germantown, WI United States
Therese W., Germantown, WI United States
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This was our second visit to this property and it was just as enjoyable as last year. The property is clean and well maintained. It’s wonderful being so close to the water and having access to a pool. My grandchildren has a wonderful time. We would definitely come back.
Manager's Response
Thank you Therese! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Rest Area East
April 2022
Recent Guest, muscle shoals, AL United States
Recent Guest, muscle shoals, AL United States
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We enjoyed our stay at this clean, comfortable, well equipped and appointed property. Management is very responsive and attentive.
Manager's Response
Thanks Laura and John! We’d love to see you again soon!
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Great place
March 2022
John Paul F., Dallas, TX Unknown
John Paul F., Dallas, TX Unknown
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quiet clean fun
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Thanks for the positive feedback John. We hope to see you again very soon!
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Will definitely return. Clean, well kept, and exceeded our expectations. Rapid communication back and forth, answered all questions and provided excellent customer service. There were some extras for little ones (beach toys and what not), which was a pleseant surprise. We did not want to leave this place, and will be looking to be repeat guests next time. Thanks for having us!
Manager's Response
We appreciate your great feedback Shaun! We are pleased to hear your enjoyed your stay. Thanks for staying with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again!
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