Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value!
House in Alabama
27 guests · 9 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Beach Castle, East Unit
3660 Ponce de Leon Ct Gulf Shores, AL 36542
8BR 6BA located directly on the Gulf! This Beach Castle has everything. Sleeps 24 or 48 with both sides!
2024-08-07 BRAND NEW VIRTUAL TOUR! HDR photos coming soon, but for the latest and greatest, check out the tour!
This listing is for the East unit of the Beach Castle. One side perfect for your group? Check out our Beach Castle East and Beach Castle West listings for the individual units, or go both both sides at Beach Castle East & West, with 16 BR and 12 BA, with connecting door!
Each side of the Beach Castle includes 8 bedrooms, including 3 Gulf front Master Bedrooms, one with separate shower and jetted tub, and 6, count 'em, 6 bathrooms. Each side of this wonderful home sleeps up to 24 people. There's also a sitting room, living room, dining room, and well-furnished kitchen.
Main Floor N Bedroom: King, en suite bath
3rd Floor N Bedroom: King, en suite bath
3rd Floor E Middle Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk (uses N BR bath with separate entrance from hall)
3rd Floor W Middle Bedroom: Two Twin Bunks (uses SE BR Bath from separate entrance)
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King, en suite bath (shared with bunk room)
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King, en suite bath
4th Floor N Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk, en suite bath
4th Floor S Bedroom: King + Twin. Bunk, en suite bath
Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
3rd Floor Bonus Lounge: Queen Sleeper Sofa
PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE BEDROOM DESCRIPTION IS CURRENTLY ACCURATE. We make changes! This description is up to date. The matterport/virtual tour is the most up to date (from August 2024!). Photography coming soon.
Other amenities include many televisions, dvd players, cable, internet, local and domestic long distance telephone service, stereo with CD player, central air, ceiling fans throughout, TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer dryer, garbage disposal, 2 dishwashers, and covered and open decks. The Beach Castle also features outdoor showers, a picnic table, a huge sundeck, and even a full sized pool!
Located on Fort Morgan, Beach Castle is close to many restaurants, golf courses, and other things to do, feels away from it all (but is only a short drive to all the hubbub on Gulf Shores itself), and is often a more cost-efficient choice for those who seek something a little more laid back. Plus, as an added bonus, our Fort Morgan vacation homes are not currently subject to the same restrictions on setting up umbrellas and other amenities overnight as those in Gulf Shores itself.
TWO REFRIGERATORS
Two? Per side? Yes two. Because you won't want to stay somewhere without an extra fridge once you have had them.
POOL
Big. Private to the two sides of the duplex: no sharing with other places nearby. The pool is open all year. It's big! 30x15x3-5'! Rectangle. Lounge chairs are provided around the pool.
WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!
PARKING
There is available onsite, offstreet, parking for at least 6 midsize vehicles (per side), more if you stack well. In duplex units, please be neighborly about this.
SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, GRILLS ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.
PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends at many locations. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Approval in a duplex location, especially for peak weeks, generally is only available for guests renting both sides of the duplex. Please inquire.
No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!
Beach Castle, East https://www.vrbo.com/3934837?dateless=true 8BR
Beach Castle, West https://www.vrbo.com/3934836?dateless=true 8BR
Beach Castle, East & West https://www.vrbo.com/3945686?dateless=true 16 BR (2x8BR)
3660 Ponce de Leon Ct Gulf Shores, AL 36542
8BR 6BA located directly on the Gulf! This Beach Castle has everything. Sleeps 24 or 48 with both sides!
2024-08-07 BRAND NEW VIRTUAL TOUR! HDR photos coming soon, but for the latest and greatest, check out the tour!
This listing is for the East unit of the Beach Castle. One side perfect for your group? Check out our Beach Castle East and Beach Castle West listings for the individual units, or go both both sides at Beach Castle East & West, with 16 BR and 12 BA, with connecting door!
Each side of the Beach Castle includes 8 bedrooms, including 3 Gulf front Master Bedrooms, one with separate shower and jetted tub, and 6, count 'em, 6 bathrooms. Each side of this wonderful home sleeps up to 24 people. There's also a sitting room, living room, dining room, and well-furnished kitchen.
Main Floor N Bedroom: King, en suite bath
3rd Floor N Bedroom: King, en suite bath
3rd Floor E Middle Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk (uses N BR bath with separate entrance from hall)
3rd Floor W Middle Bedroom: Two Twin Bunks (uses SE BR Bath from separate entrance)
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King, en suite bath (shared with bunk room)
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King, en suite bath
4th Floor N Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk, en suite bath
4th Floor S Bedroom: King + Twin. Bunk, en suite bath
Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
3rd Floor Bonus Lounge: Queen Sleeper Sofa
PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE BEDROOM DESCRIPTION IS CURRENTLY ACCURATE. We make changes! This description is up to date. The matterport/virtual tour is the most up to date (from August 2024!). Photography coming soon.
Other amenities include many televisions, dvd players, cable, internet, local and domestic long distance telephone service, stereo with CD player, central air, ceiling fans throughout, TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer dryer, garbage disposal, 2 dishwashers, and covered and open decks. The Beach Castle also features outdoor showers, a picnic table, a huge sundeck, and even a full sized pool!
Located on Fort Morgan, Beach Castle is close to many restaurants, golf courses, and other things to do, feels away from it all (but is only a short drive to all the hubbub on Gulf Shores itself), and is often a more cost-efficient choice for those who seek something a little more laid back. Plus, as an added bonus, our Fort Morgan vacation homes are not currently subject to the same restrictions on setting up umbrellas and other amenities overnight as those in Gulf Shores itself.
TWO REFRIGERATORS
Two? Per side? Yes two. Because you won't want to stay somewhere without an extra fridge once you have had them.
POOL
Big. Private to the two sides of the duplex: no sharing with other places nearby. The pool is open all year. It's big! 30x15x3-5'! Rectangle. Lounge chairs are provided around the pool.
WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!
PARKING
There is available onsite, offstreet, parking for at least 6 midsize vehicles (per side), more if you stack well. In duplex units, please be neighborly about this.
SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, GRILLS ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.
PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends at many locations. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Approval in a duplex location, especially for peak weeks, generally is only available for guests renting both sides of the duplex. Please inquire.
No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!
Beach Castle, East https://www.vrbo.com/3934837?dateless=true 8BR
Beach Castle, West https://www.vrbo.com/3934836?dateless=true 8BR
Beach Castle, East & West https://www.vrbo.com/3945686?dateless=true 16 BR (2x8BR)
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Alabama
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Reviews
10.0
It was a great trip. The house was great too. We all had a really good time. Thank you so much for all of your help.
10.0
We had a wonderful time at your families beach house. We enjoyed our stay. Being able to walk right out onto the beach was amazing. Thank for sharing your home.
10.0
Our stay in your beautiful home was wonderful. The pool was fantastic as well. We had no problems. Had BOTH the east and west sides. Plenty of room for everyone. We have rented large houses in the Gulf Shores area before but by far this one was the best. Everyone had a great time. Thank you so much.
8.0
hot tube and garbage disposal was broken
8.0
The location is wonderful! Excellent spot right on the beach with a pool. Amenities were as expected. The only concerns we have is the maintenance of the place. Both sides had crucial issues that were evident the place has not been maintained. HVAC air filters clogged, Hot on the 4th floor - old AC units. Internet/WiFi issues/not working. Minimal pots/pans/cooking ware (very old). Leaks in the ceiling, rusty door handles/hinges. MOLD. The space needs a serious update! Would not recommend until the space is upgraded. We had a revolving door of maintenance personnel the whole week.
10.0
Beach Castle was WONDERFUL. Book it now! :-) My big family had the best time here. Plenty of room for everyone. And we actually really enjoyed being on Fort Morgan where it was a lot more chill than in Gulf Shores itself. Easy drive back too if we wanted to go to a restaurant or shopping. Thank you so very much for sharing you home with us.
10.0
We had a delightful time at the beach with our family! We are so grateful to you for sharing your home with us!
10.0
Amazing beachfront! The beach was so nice. We loved the house too!
10.0
Already booked our return for next year! 😉
10.0
Couldn't have been more perfect unless you could control Mother Nature. We had a couple of super beach days. But the house was fantastic. The weather turned on us mid trip but gave us lots of game time. We have mastered UNO! Lol we called the management team to request a mop. It arrived in 20 minutes. Just so we could clean up as the week went along. I don't like to leave a mess and you know with kids there's always a spill here and there!
This was the best trip and we really appreciated how well stocked the house is. We left salt/pepper and dishwasher pods and laundry pods for the next visitors. Hopefully their trip is as fun as ours was!
10.0
Everything was wonderful this year except that the flew by so fast! There were 33 of us again this year between the East and West sides. A few from last year couldn't make it, but we also added a couple of new ones. The sand and the water were sooo clean and clear. And comparing it to SGI were we spent 10 summers, we've all decided that you all have the best beach by far! We are already set up to return next summer. This is all of ours favorite week of the year and are counting the sleeps until next summer. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
10.0
We had a fabulous time at Beach Castle. So big! We had lots of room to spread out. And so secluded. Like having the beach all to ourselves. The great big pool, beachfront in the sun, was BIG hit among everyone too.
10.0
What a great week we had at Beach Castle! Everything was very clean so kudos to the new management company on that! Great bedroom and livngn space setup for us too! We will return as long as we can still fit as our family grows each year! The pool was a big hit too.
10.0
We stayed in a side of Beach Castle for our spring trip to Gulf Shores. It was perfect for us. We had no issues. Great place!!!
10.0
Made many memories. Such a nice place with a very laid back vibe, and our neighbors were great newfound friends too! :-)
10.0
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your home. We had a wonderful time, and we all agreed it was one of our best spring trips yet! Hope to come back in the future.
10.0
Our stay was great! Loved the house, the ocean view, the big porch, and the children loved the pool. Everything was clean and in good working order. The week just flew and we made a lot of memories. We want to come back in a few years..... Thank you!
10.0
We loved the pool and being close to the ocean.
10.0
Great place, great beach! Thank you!
10.0
It was great, again!
10.0
The house had some amazing views of the Gulf. The kids enjoyed watching the dolphins playing out in front of the house. It was nice to see the Blue angels practicing and doing tricks. Thanks again for a great vacation rental.
10.0
The stay was great. We had the family of our four kids and their families and they all had a lot of fun. There were a few issues but they were taking care of by the management company quickly.
10.0
I have been in charge of taking a group to different locations for probably the last 10-15 years and I have to say, this was by far the best house that we have rented. It was clean and appropriately stocked. We enjoyed your home. We have never stayed that far out of Gulf Shores, but we have all decided it was the absolute best location.
10.0
Great trip
10.0
We have stayed with Bama Beach Houses in 3 different houses--this year in both sides of Beach Castle--and each visit is better than the last! While the houses and the beach are amazing, it's refreshing to work with a company that's so accommodating and available. Anytime we head to the gulf, we already know where we will be looking to book.
10.0
Wonderful Thanksgiving at the beach. Beach Castle was setup perfectly for us all to fit, to cook (and eat). Thank you for sharing you wonderful home with us!
10.0
It was very nice. Very well equipped. Just a few things we noticed that might need attending to. The dryer seemed to take a really long time to dry a load. The ceiling in 4th floor master bath was very moldy. Instructions on how to work the TV would be nice. There were several remotes. We never got the living room TV to work. We just watched movies. Other than these few things, it was great.
10.0
The house worked out great. Our entire party couldn't have been happier. The location was perfect space and bedrooms worked out great for us. We had a group of 19 that spanned ages from 9 to 82 and many years in between. We all had a great time and enjoyed the stay.
10.0
Had a great time. We had an issue with one of the two dishwashers, reported it, and it was fixed the next day. We will be back!
10.0
I absolutely loved the e-mails from you and Southern keeping us up on our vacation. We had a wonderful time with no worries thanks to you all. Your home is beautiful, this was our second year staying there and it's already booked by us for next year. The new updates, door, refrigerators, etc were not unnoticed. A couple things I told Southern were nails on deck needed pounded down and were still not able to use whirlpool. Might be us not understanding how. There were 4 generations of us staying there and we all were so comfortable. What a happy time for us. Again thank you, we feel in wonderful hands with you.
10.0
Thank you so much for having us. We truly enjoyed our stay in your home. It was everything we could have hoped for for our family getaway--which we so very much needed this year! And such a good deal too. :-) Highly recommend!!!
10.0
Our beach vaca was one of the highlights for 2023!! Thanks for helping it happen! Wishing you and yours a very happy, healthy, and joyful New Year!
10.0
It was great!
10.0
We had a fantastic time for our family vacation in Beach Castle East. We actually tried to rebook it but were too late! Trying one of your other places next year. We loved how big Beach Castle was, its BIG pool, and the wide open beach! Can't wait to get back to the gulf. Thank you for having us!
10.0
My family stayed at Beach Castle summer 2020! We so needed a break, and Beach Castle did not disappoint! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Alabama?
The average price for a rental in Alabama is $400 per night. This rental is $1,094 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value!. Enjoy the water!
Is Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beach Castle, East. 8BR 6BA. Sleeps 27. Large Pool! Great decks,, Beachfront. Value!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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