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Round House Retreat on the Bay

4 BR
4 Baths
Sleeps 12

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iTrip Vacations Beaches of Alabama proudly offers WORRY FREE BOOKING!

Worry-Free Booking means GO AHEAD & BOOK TODAY - NO WORRIES if you need to cancel! At any time until a week before your stay, you can cancel your booking and WE WILL GIVE YOU 100% OF THE DEPOSIT BACK! Nope, we won't even keep the processing fee! Pinky promise!

$400 in FREE Activities per day ~ See details below!

PET FRIENDLY-two dogs (maximum weight is 50 lbs) will be allowed in this home. If you are bringing a pet, please let us know and there will be a $150 per dog, non-refundable pet fee added to your stay. If any additional cleaning is needed, this will be billed to your credit card.

Round House Retreat on the Bay is a four-bedroom, four-bath (one bathroom is located downstairs) home located 7.4 miles down the beautiful, peaceful Ft. Morgan peninsula with a large wrap-around balcony overlooking the Bay. A brand new pier and boat slip are outside your door!

This newly renovated home features brand-new beds, stylish new flooring, modern countertops and upgraded appliances. Freshly renovated bathrooms with new vanities add a sleek touch.

• A large covered area under the house is perfect for your family gatherings!

• Access to the balcony is from the living room, dining area, and one bedroom

• Brand new flooring throughout the home

• Fully equipped and newly updated kitchen with everything that you could need in your home away from home. The dining table has seating for six and there are three bar stools for additional seating.

• Full-size washer and dryer are inside the home

• Home is equipped with Smart TVs ready to use with your own Netflix, Hulu, and other entertainment accounts that you may have (there is no cable or satellite)

• The first bedroom has a queen-size bed and twin bunk beds

• The second bedroom has a queen-size bed

• The third bedroom has a queen-size bed (must walk through another bedroom to get to this room)

• The fourth bedroom has a queen bed and a twin daybed with a trundle.

• The home is pet friendly allowing two dogs under 50 pounds

• Grill (charcoal) and custom-built picnic table

• Full-size bathroom located under the home

• Corn-hole set, horseshoes, and fire pit are also provided for your enjoyment

• Parking for 4 cars available

• No waiting in long lines for check-in or check-out with keyless entry!

• Minimum age to rent is 25

*NO SMOKING

*MINIMUM AGE TO RENT IS 25

*MUST CALL FOR MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

*THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY ITRIP VACATIONS ALABAMA BEACHES

$400 FREE Activities Daily-Guests will receive one complimentary admission to our select activities per day. You can go to every one of these activities every day, and one person will be free per day. Additional guests will pay full price. Admissions are non-cumulative and non-transferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

So yes, you may choose to go fishing in the morning (one person is free), then golf at lunch (one person is free), and then go to the zoo that afternoon (one person is free). Or you may choose to go to the zoo in the morning with the kids (one person is free), and your husband can play golf (one person is free) and then meet that afternoon to go on the dolphin cruise (one person is free.) You may do some or all of these select activities every day, and one of your parties is free every day.

These activities are yours to use if you choose to do so at no additional cost or obligation.

*Does not apply to monthly reservations, and some activities are seasonal

Due to recent incidents of credit card fraud, we have implemented additional security measures to protect our guests and ensure a smooth check-in process.

If you are booking a reservation to arrive within the next 48 hours, we kindly request that you provide us with a copy of your ID and credit card. The name on these documents must match the name on the reservation. We must receive these documents by the close of business on the day that you booked your reservation.

12663 AL-180 Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Sleeping Arrangements

Primary Bedroom Queen, Bunk Twin
Second Bedroom Queen
Third Bedroom Queen
Fourth Bedroom Queen, Twin (2)

Bathroom Configuration

Primary Bathroom: Shower, Toilet
Hall Guest Bathroom: Combo Tub Shower, Toilet
Third Guest Bathroom: Shower, Toilet
Outdoor Bathroom: Toilet, Shower

Property Rules

Check In: After 4pm
Check Out: Before 10am
Smoking: Not Allowed

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Balcony
Bbq Area
Beach
Bed Linens
Bird Watching
Boat Slip
Boating
Cable
Children Welcome
Cleaning Disinfection
Coffee Maker
Cooking Basics
Covered Parking
Cycling
Deepsea Fishing
Dining Table
Dishes And Silverware
Dishes Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
Eco Tourism
Enhanced Cleaning Practices
Essentials
Family
Fire Extinguisher
Fishing
Fishing Bay
Fishing Surf
Fitness Center
Grill
Hangers
Health Beauty Spa
Heating
Hiking
Historic
Hospital
Hot Water
Ice Maker
Internet
Iron
Iron Board
Jet Skiing
Kayaking
Kitchen
Laptop-Friendly
Laundromat
Linens
Living Room
Lock On Bedroom Door
Marina
Microwave
Minimum Age Limit
Mountain Biking
Museums
Outlet Shopping
Oven
Parasailing
Pets Considered
Pier
Pier Fishing
Private Dock
Private-Entrance
Private-Living-Room
Refrigerator
Romantic
Sailing
Satellite or Cable
Scuba or Snorkeling
Self Check-In
Self Checkin Checkout
Shampoo
Shopping
Skiing Water
Smoke Detector
Snorkeling
Stove
Surfing
Swimming
TV
Television
Theme Parks
Toaster
Towels
Washer
Water Parks
Water Sports
Water View
Waterfront
Wildlife Viewing
Wind Surfing
Wireless Internet
Zoo
Common Surface Disinfectant
Golf
Outdoor Lighting

Map

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Reviews

Most peaceful place on earth!!
5/5 stars
We could not ask for a better place!! We came down with our family which consisted of 5 teenage boys;) having the ability to fish, swim, sunbath, and have a fire at night all in one place was a life saver!! We would recommend this place for any type of vacation!!! We will be back often!!
- Donald

Thanks so much, Donald! We’re thrilled to hear you and your family had a fantastic time at Round House Retreat on the Bay. It’s wonderful to know that the property offered everything you needed for a memorable vacation, from fishing and swimming to sunbathing and enjoying a fire at night. We’re delighted to hear you plan to return often and would recommend us for any type of vacation. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!

- Manager Response
RELAXATION
5/5 stars
Had a great time relaxing and escaping the world for a week. Place was wonderful and had plenty of parking and outdoor activities both at the outside deck, lower deck and the dock. We enjoyed making a camp fire with the kids and watching them fish and play around the dock. The house had plenty of bedrooms and the bathrooms were clean and modernized. The kitchen was large with plenty of space for having a family dinner at the large table and counter space. Televisions in each room allowed us to watch football while the kids watched their shows in the other rooms. What a great experience for our family and truly a scenic and quiet time.
- Lucas
Beautiful Views!!!!
5/5 stars
Had such a wonderful experience on a spring trip that our family will not forget. The house had everything that we needed for our family and friends. Bedrooms were comfortable and common areas were spacious and perfectly set up. The dock and yard were heavily used by the kids and adults as we swam, played horseshoes and just lounged around. We will definitely be back to enjoy another time at this property.
- Charlie

Thank you, Charlie, for sharing your wonderful experience at the Round House Retreat on the Bay! We’re thrilled to hear that your spring trip was unforgettable and that the house provided everything your family and friends needed. It’s fantastic to know that the comfortable bedrooms and spacious common areas met your expectations. We’re delighted that the dock and yard were enjoyed by both kids and adults for swimming, playing horseshoes, and lounging. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay at our property!

- Manager Response
Beautiful Sunrise and Sunsets
5/5 stars
Had such a wonderful time at the Roundhouse Retreat viewing the sunrise/sunset from the dock. The house was in exceptional shape with a spacious kitchen and new appliances. The bedrooms were nicely-sized and the beds were comfortable with excellent pillows and linens. Very clean and well taken care of in all aspects. The upper deck provides such a great view of the water at all times of the day. The lower deck with ceiling fans and decorative lights was a perfect place to get out of the afternoon sun. We enjoyed laying out on the dock and swimming around that dock area. We also drove down the road to public beach that is less than two miles from the house. So beautiful. Would definitely recommend for a calming and relaxing vacation in the sun.
- Jackie

Thank you, Jackie, for sharing your wonderful experience at the Round House Retreat on the Bay! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stunning sunrise and sunset views from the dock and found the house in exceptional shape. It’s great to know that the spacious kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and excellent linens met your expectations. We’re delighted that you appreciated the upper and lower decks, as well as the proximity to the beautiful public beach. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another calming and relaxing vacation in the sun!

- Manager Response
Relaxing retreat
4/5 stars
The house was comfortable for a family Thanksgiving holiday. The view is wonderful. It was a bit cold so we didn’t get to utilize the wraparound porch or the downstairs gathering area but they looked very welcoming. The kitchen was well equipped for preparing our Thanksgiving dinner. The only complaint was the slow internet/wifi - a lot of buffering was occurring while we were watching football.
- Shaan

Thank you for sharing your experience, Shaan! We're pleased to hear that the Round House Retreat on the Bay provided a comfortable setting for your family Thanksgiving holiday and that you enjoyed the wonderful view. It's fantastic that the kitchen was well-equipped for your holiday meal preparations. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the slow internet and buffering issues during your stay. We'll address this to enhance the experience for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back, perhaps in warmer weather, so you can fully enjoy the inviting wraparound porch and downstairs gathering area!

- Manager Response
Round House on the bay
4/5 stars
We enjoyed our stay at the round house. The view was great. It could have been much better if there was comfortable seating on the deck to sit and enjoy the view. The outdoor furniture is worn and no comfortable seating anywhere outside. The beds were okay but not great. The house was clean and for the most part in good condition. We did have to call maintenance and they came out very quickly. The Round House is a nice place to stay if you enjoy being out away from everything. The main downfall is the stairs. It is not good for elderly or disabled. There is only one neighbor and the house is very close. Otherwise, nice place.
- Rita

Thank you so much for your feedback. Good news! The mattresses have been replaced! We're currently taking a look at the outdoor furniture to see what improvements need to be made. The stairs do need to be used to access the house, We apologize if you missed seeing them in published pictures of the property. Thanks, again, for your feedback.

- Manager Response
Roundhouse Retreat
3/5 stars
The property was Beautiful! So relaxing to be there. Pros: Plenty of room - large rooms - not cramped Large kitchen. We never ran into each other while cooking Plenty of cooking utensils Large living/dining area. This was so nice Flooring is easy to clean There is a nice large dust mop for the large areas Great pier for fishing A great blue heron was a daily visitor Large outside area to explore the habitat Plenty of outside seating House was clean except for the dog hairs in the placemats The house is structurally sound. Plenty of bath towels Great views in every room Plenty of silverware PLENTY of pretty plates/bowls. This was great since I don't prefer paper plates Plenty of pillows Washer/dryer worked great. We did 2-3 loads per day Fishing all you want. Cons: Biggest Con: No safe swimming!! Somehow, I didn't see that there are alligators and sharks near the shore. Since I rented this place so my grandsons could swim any time they wanted, this was a huge disappointment. Oven doesn't heat accurately - AT ALL. I cooked a pan of brownies for 1 1/2 hours and they still weren't done. Should have taken 20 minutes. Oven door doesn't shut all the way unless you stand there and hold it closed Pans for cooking are in horrible shape. The only decent ones were a dutch oven, a stock pot, and a 1 quart sauce pan. Beds are SO squeaky! Mattresses need to be replaced. The flooring in the house is a bit weird. I'm sure the plan was a cheap total replacement but you get what you pay for. The flooring is curling some. Some guest didn't put the water pad up correctly and it is moldy The posts in the water near the pier prohibited successful fishing out towards the bay since the fishing lines could get wrapped around the posts when reeling in a fish. You should cut those off. Bottom line: We won't be returning.
- Sheila

Thank you so much for sharing your pros and cons of your visit to Round House Retreat. We're so glad that you had plenty of pros on your visit. We also want to say we hear you and give you an update on the cons you mentioned. All of the appliances and cookware have been replaced, so visitors can bale brownies to their hearts' content. Visitors can also enjoy a quiet night's rest, as the mattresses have also been replaced. We're on a roll now, as the flooring has also been replaced. The con beyond our control is the wildlife that occupies the natural habitat of Mobile Bay. Thanks, again, for your honest feedback.

- Manager Response
Toundhouse on the Bay review
5/5 stars
Had a wonderful trip and really enjoyed the private location of the Roundhouse on the bay. It was very windy so we didn’t get to enjoy being outside, but inside was very bright and roomy with lots of windows so we enjoyed being inside. Only a few negatives…two bedrooms were advertised as separate bedrooms that shared a bath. In reality, the bedrooms are not separate. One bedroom cannot be entered or exited without going through the other bedroom and the shared bath is in that bedroom so the people in the other bedroom have to enter the bath by going into that other bedroom. Not a good arrangement! Also, the bathrooms ALL need handicap bars in the walk in showers and bathtub. All mattresses should probably be replaced…not very comfortable. On the positive side the entire house was open and airy and offered lots of visiting area. The kitchen was very roomy and well required. The beach and the dock were very nice. This house could accommodate a large family easily.
- Elizabeth

Thank you for your stay with us. We are thrilled that you had a wonderful trip with us! Based on your feedback we have made changes to the online description of this house to better describe the bedroom / bathroom layout and we will evaluate the other items you mention as well. We appreciate your valuable information and look forward to seeing you again soon!

- Manager Response

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