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Steps to the Beach - Gulf Views - Tennis & Pickleball - Swimming Pool

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Fort Morgan Beach

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At Sanctuary at Sawgrass by Thompson Retreats, enjoy a tranquil retreat with 2 levels of spacious decks offering stunning Gulf views. This large second-tier beach home features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and is less than 100 steps from private community beach access. Unwind in the outdoor shower or park-style charcoal grill behind the property.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 132200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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

Steps to the Beach - Gulf Views - Tennis & Pickleball - Swimming Pool

Welcome to Sanctuary at Sawgrass by Thompson Retreats!

The beautiful view and sounds of the ocean on your own private deck make this place a Sanctuary from the hustle of day-to-day life. Sanctuary at Sawgrass is a large second tier beach home located in the exclusive Morgantown community that has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2 levels of large decks with gorgeous Gulf views. Walk across the street to the beach access and find sand under your toes in under a minute as this property is only a few houses from the neighborhood beach boardwalks!

The space
★ Accommodates up to 13 people
★ 5 Bedrooms (4 King beds, 1 Queen bed, 1 bunk bed and a day bed).
★ 2 levels of balconies with Gulf views
★ Beach chairs, a wagon, and other items are available for your use at the beach (see reviews!)
★ Less than 100 steps to Private Community Beach Access
★ Spacious living room, dining room, and fully equipped kitchen with 10 foot ceilings
★ Access to two community Pools and Tennis courts that are also striped for pickleball
★ Great Community Roads that are conducive for Walking and Biking
★ Parking fits up to 6 cars
★ Reliable High Speed Internet
★ Park style charcoal grill behind the property
★ Prime Morgantown location
★ No pets allowed
★ No Smoking
★ Outdoor Shower
★ Unfortunately, this property is not available to student spring break groups. Families and those over age 25 are welcome!

Here Are A Few Kind Words From Our Past Guests:

"The Sanctuary at Sawgrass is SUCH a perfect place to stay for a family vacation in Gulf Shores, AL. The home is EXACTLY as it is pictured. The views of the beach/water are completely accurate (and lovely). The upper and lower decks are perfect for morning coffee and for catching the gorgeous colors of a Gulf sunset. The décor is exactly as shown in the photographs. The home is well furnished and decorated; feels modern and stylish, but very welcoming and comfortable." - Megan

"I wish I had the time to accurately depict how incredible this home was. It was not only incredibly close to the beach .. it was well decorated with quality higher end decor. It was well equipped for cooking, had all the beach accessories you would need and the owners were SOOOOO ACCOMODATING! We will be back here .. every year! FIVE STARS .. plus some!" - Joshua

"Jennifer and Jays place was perfect! It was exactly as pictured, very clean, and you can’t beat the location." - Ana

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

★ UPGRADES
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 UPGRADES - We are currently having new Quartz countertops, updated cabinets and a new backsplash in the kitchen and bathrooms.

Recent upgrades include new living room furniture, new patio furniture and Tommy Bahama chairs for the beech. We also added upscale blinds in the living areas and certain bedrooms. The upstairs master king and downstairs queen bedroom had blackout blinds installed.

★ OCUPANCY
13 Person Max. All guests must be 25+ unless accompanied by parent.
Families with children are always welcome!

★ PRIVATE PARKING:
The house has parking space for 6 cars when using both the parking under the house and in front of the house.

★ ENTRY:
The front door is equipped with an electronic keypad. We will send you your passcode for your door lock. Check in after 4pm.

No late check-out or early check-in. If you arrive early or depart late, there will be a $100 charge per half-hour

★ INTERNET/STREAMING TV’S:
High Speed Wireless Internet is included in your stay throughout the house.

The TV room has a large 55" streaming Roku smart tv with the Secure Vision Expanded Cable TV lineup, great for family movies or ballgames. Streaming smart TVs are also in each bedroom (no cable in bedrooms). Bring your own passwords for your streaming apps. All tv's have antennas to watch local channels.

★ DECKS
With spacious 12 foot decks on both the upper and lower levels, you'll enjoy great beach views as well as incredible sunrises and sunsets. When the Blue Angels are practicing, you'll have an amazing vantage point.

The lower deck has a dining table and cozy seating and is entirely screened in for comfort. Dine al fresco or just enjoy that morning coffee or evening cocktail and listen to the sound of the surf.

★ KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM
The window lined living and dining rooms with 10 foot ceilings have a cottage feel with slip-covered sofas and chairs. There is ample seating as the large dining table easily seats six people and the breakfast bar has seating for four people. There is also a table on the front porch with seating for six people. The well equipped kitchen means you'll be able to prepare meals for those nights when you choose to dine in. The large butterfly island is perfect for both entertaining and serving.

★ BEDROOMS
Three bedrooms are on the first level. The first bedroom has a queen size bed with an en suite bath. The second bedroom features a king sized bed and has direct access to the hall bath. The third bedroom is light, bright and airy with a king size bed and a private small back deck.

Upstairs, you can relax in the over-sized master suite complete with a king sized bed, twin day bed, large private bath and balcony access. The last bedroom upstairs is perfect for families as it features a king size bed, twin bunk bed and large private bath. This room enjoys balcony access as well.

★ LAUNDRY
The house has a laundry room with washer and dryer. There is an ironing board and iron available as well.

★ AMENITIES
Our cleaning service provides initial start-up supplies including toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and soap. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase some of the items when the initial supply runs out.

★ POOL
You will have access to the community pools which are a short walk from the house as shown in the listing pictures.

★ SECURITY
Ring Floodlight Security Camera by the front stairway for your safety. Blink cameras by the front parking and under the house. Cameras turn on with motion and record. There are no indoor cameras.

★ NO PETS allowed. If you sneak in a pet of any kind, you will be charged an additional $500 and you will be required to leave immediately with no refund given.

★ Absolutely No Smoking.

★ NO PARTIES.
Only registered guests are allowed to be in the home. If you fail to follow this, it will result in an additional $500 charge and you will required to leave immediately with no refund.

★ We do not offer refunds for weather or natural disasters. Travel insurance is recommended.

★ While we want visitors to have an enjoyable vacation, we ask that you abide by the Homeowners’ Association Rules:
1. Please stay off the dunes.
2. No on street parking for cars or golf carts.
3. Pools close at 10 PM.
4. Golf carts are permissible as long as they are operated by a licensed driver.
5. Please do not hang towels or clothing on exterior railing.
6. We ask that you respect other residents and guests and consider 10 PM to 9 AM to be “quiet time”.

Guest access
You will get a door code before check-in. No need to meet anyone for keys. You get the whole house to yourself.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 30 min drive - 20.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Beach - Gulf Views - Tennis & Pickleball - Swimming Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach - Gulf Views - Tennis & Pickleball - Swimming Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach - Gulf Views - Tennis & Pickleball - Swimming Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach - Gulf Views - Tennis & Pickleball - Swimming Pool located?

Located in Gulf Highlands, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Bon Secour Bay and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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