Title: Whitesands North | Cozy duplex within walking distance of the beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whitesands North | Cozy duplex within walking distance of the beach! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90170000/90160900/90160882/96be7801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90170000/90160900/90160882/a861ff49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90170000/90160900/90160882/776daa5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90170000/90160900/90160882/e58f8d5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90170000/90160900/90160882/a4339196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to WhiteSands North, a cozy 4-bedroom beach house in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Partial ocean and dune views await you on the deck or porch while sipping coffee or enjoying a drink. With beach chairs and buggy provided, unwind at the shore then cook up some seafood lunch on the charcoal grill. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81250 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Whitesands North | Cozy duplex within walking distance of the beach! Need a beach getaway? Book your stay at WhiteSands North, a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental for up to 8 guests in Gulf Shores, Alabama. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach house is one half of a duplex, so you can book both sides (WhiteSands North and WhiteSands South) if you need double the space and amenities. It's a short walk to the beach (about 4 minutes), boasts partial ocean and dune views, and is outfitted with plenty of amenities for a great stay. Sip your coffee on the porch in the morning or enjoy a drink as the sun goes down. Cook meals in the full kitchen inside and enjoy them at the dining table inside or out on the deck. After catching some fish for the day, toss it on the charcoal grill for a great seafood lunch. There are beach chairs and a beach buggy provided, so you can really relax on the sand. Later, unwind in front of the big screen TV, play board games, and sit back in the rocking chairs. You'll also have wireless internet for your convenience, along with a washer/dryer that's great for washing beach towels, swimsuits, and clothes before heading home. From entertainment to the comforts of home, you'll find all you need for a fun beach vacation! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,250 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 580178 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.23023%2C-87.99153&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_h6ZCkCNSu6soD7CvUhQwL4Z7eM=) Gulf Shores, AL #### What's nearby - Fort Morgan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Fort Morgan - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles - Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 45 min drive - 6.5 miles - Dauphin Island Beaches - 45 min drive - 6.5 miles #### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 85 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sassy Bass - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬7 min walk - ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Connections Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Callaway's Pizza At The Pines - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whitesands North | Cozy duplex within walking distance of the beach! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Whitesands North | Cozy duplex within walking distance of the beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Whitesands North | Cozy duplex within walking distance of the beach!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Whitesands North | Cozy duplex within walking distance of the beach! located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 0.6 mi (1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whitesands North | Cozy duplex within walking distance of the beach! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 62 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob L. 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### North sands Wonderful stay! Great surroundings ! ##### Rob L. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber S. 12 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Everything as described and so close to the beach! ##### Amber S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire C. 31 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We really enjoyed our stay. Great location- short walk to the beach. Everything was clean and comfortable. ##### Claire C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy H. 19 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This place was great! We will definitely stay again! Super clean, comfy beds, well equipped kitchen, outdoor wagon was a must and super helpful I’m so glad they had it! ##### Amy H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phyllis H. 18 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My family of 6 adults and two children really enjoyed our stay. Overall our experience was great ##### Phyllis H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay W. 1 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Beach House This was a great property to stay at, we really enjoyed our trip. The bunk room was a neat addition. I was worried that it would be warm, but it was nice and cool for the kiddos. ##### Lindsay W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah A. 12 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House This listing was pretty much as described. The kitchen was very well stocked for any type of meals you would want to cook. The short walk to the beach was easy. 100% recommend and plan to stay here again. ##### Sarah A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashleigh S. 6 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and Easy walk to the beach This home was a good size for our two families of four which consisted of 4 adults, two kids age 12 and two kids age 9. The beach was an easy walk down a gravel road. The home was very clean. We liked that the home was not in a very populated area therefore the beach was not busy. We visited Fort Morgan which was a great place to learn about history and see the Bay Area beach. Thanks for a great stay! ##### Ashleigh S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn S. 18 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect First Trip to the Beach for Kiddos! We had an amazing time! The house was a perfect choice for our family at four. Each kiddo had their own nice big bedroom with plenty of room to enjoy some alone time. Loved the couches and the TV for when we weren’t on the beach. Everything was perfect down to the washer and dryer for our needs after a day at the beach. Some have said that the walk was too long, but you are literally in the sand before five minutes is over. I would suggest if you are bringing a family with stuff to lug bring a wagon for the short walk. The beach down the short walk from the house almost seemed like a private beach. Now we did come during spring break in March, so it was not as full as it probably would have been during the summer. We love the fact that Fort Morgan was out of the way of the hustle and bustle of Gulf Shores. It is a 30 minute drive into golf Shores, but there is a pretty decent grocery store at Sassy Bass, which is also a fabulous restaurant for great seafood! There is another restaurant literally across the street called Tacky Jacks. We also enjoyed the food there one night. If you really have to go in to golf Shores for the evening, there are plenty of souvenir shops an easy 30 minute drive down Fort Morgan Road. We would absolutely not suggest heading over on the ferry to Dauphin Island. The museum there is a waste of time, and it was very difficult to find any restaurant we are sitting down was possible for a family. Overall our entire five night stay was absolute perfection! We are already planning our trip for next spring break as a family! Could not have asked for anything to be different! ##### Kathryn S. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April M. 25 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome house! The house was very clean. Martha and Michelle were wonderful to work with and the house had everything you could need and even some extras. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the house very much!! ##### April M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia G. 16 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacay The property was very comfortable and everyone had a place to sleep since it has 3 beds plus a bunk room. This was a first getting my family all together under one roof and it was a success. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Patricia G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Floyd D., Helena, AL 5 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reunion 2022 House worked out great for the 8 of us. Martha, the property managers was great, also. We had to make a couple of changes prior to arrival and she made it simple. ##### Floyd D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Tony C V. 5 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fort Morgan The beach house was great and property manager was amazing. I would recommend this for family vacation and will be booking here in the future. ##### Tony C V. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelly B. 28 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and clean property We enjoyed our stay, house was clean which is always my biggest concern. Only issue we had was Wi-Fi going out when it rained. ##### Shelly B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey S. 11 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another Great Stay Second time staying at this condo. It's always very clean and well-kept, with a nice layout. New furniture and comfortable beds! It is a short walk to the beach, but there is a beach cart provided there that makes hauling your stuff much easier. We love that it is pet friendly, and the property manager, Martha is always responsive. ##### Jeffrey S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy R. 10 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation with teens to toddlers We rented the North duplex with family renting the South duplex. I would say the South duplex is nicer with a better view and better grill. The furniture was also more suited for adults (glass table)on the South side. We enjoyed the stay and the convenience of being together but separate. The beach wagon was more trouble than it’s worth. I would bring your own beach chairs as our side didn’t have any. The only negative was the large mice (I would call them rats) which cut our outdoor family dinner short. There was also a snake on the steps one morning (I’m sure from the mice) so we had to be careful with our dog. Overall we enjoyed our stay and how quiet the beach was. ##### Amy R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick B. 12 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome/Relaxing House was beautiful, very clean, and kitchen well stocked with dishes , pot and cooking utensils. The beach was a short walk and was not crowed. If you are looking for peaceful and relaxing environment this place is perfect for you. ##### Rick B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonya M. 19 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Loved how easy Martha was to get a hold of. Beautiful location. ##### Tonya M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danyelle T. 28 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Weekend We came down for the weekend to spend some time relaxing. My husband has been really sick for months and ended up in the hospital on our anniversary in February, so we wanted a quick trip away to decompress and relax. The house location was perfect. We love the seclusion of the beaches at Fort Morgan. We loved the house. It had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely rent again. ##### Danyelle T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nita M., Rogers 26 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property with no crowds in Ft Morgan. We loved staying at this property, the location is really nice and quiet. It’s a perfect place to walk to the beach with kids and dogs to get away from the crowds. We’ll stocked with plenty of room for everyone with comfortable beds and furniture. ##### Nita M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kurt F. 10 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First time to the Alabama coast The property was in the middle of being sold when we stayed (Feb ‘22). The prospective buyers (via listing agent) asked for access to the property on a couple of occasions during our stay and a home inspection was done as well. Not necessarily inconvenient but a bit of a distraction. Access to the beach was about what we expected based on the property description online. The beach itself was wonderful and not crowded at all during our stay (one month). A few updates to interior of the house would be nice (i.e. vinyl plank flooring in bedrooms instead of carpet). Overall, we loved our time in Fort Morgan and are set to return next year. ##### Kurt F. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Diane D. 8 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Enjoyed our stay It was Ok We thought we were getting a better view of the gulf than we did. If the bushes were trimmed that grew up over the deck and into the kitchen window the view may have been better. Property was very clean inside but a lot of molds on outside of building. ##### Diane D. Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeremy H. 12 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Pros and Cons Overall our stay was good, however, it was not flawless. We loved the fact that it was pet friendly as were the beaches nearby. We traveled with children who are 8 and 5 and had planned on them staying in the 'bunk room'. We didn't realized that you have to go outside to access the room so obviously the kids were scared to sleep out there by themselves. We made do by using the bedding off of the bunk beds and made pallets in the floor of the living room. If you need wi-fi, then you have to stand on the porch as close as you can to the duplex next door to get signal as this house did not have working internet/wi-fi. The television is also controlled by the duplex next door so if the renters next door turn off the main receiver, then you will not have television. This was inconvenient and the teenagers didn't like it one bit, but we made do. The house was clean and the water was hot and had good water pressure. We could not see the beach from the house but the walk down the road to the beach is not bad. We were provided with 1 roll of TP per bathroom and 1 roll of paper towels so you might pick up some extra on the way. It goes quick with 8 people staying! We enjoyed the stay as we really only would have liked to have had the tv and wifi at night. Just for reference, the house is about 23 miles from the main intersection in Gulf Shores so it is quite a drive if you're planning on spending a good bit of time there. ##### Jeremy H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica L. 7 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place This place is hard to find but great once you do. The property manager is excellent. The AC went out the first night we were there and she had someone out to fix it the same day. Short walk to the beach which wasn’t over crowded even on Labor Day weekend. ##### Jessica L. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda H. 14 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Absolutely love this property. It's perfect for our small family and the beach is beautiful. The water was gorgeous and the beach is so clean. ##### Amanda H. 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