Beach Please

10/18/2024

As I understand it, this is replacing Hangout Fest.

Details here: CountryChord.com

09/20/2024

Sharing some photos of our recent trip to Beach Please in Fort Morgan, AL.

While we love summer (and are already getting inquiries for 2025), we love the slower pace & minimal crowds of Fall.

Some of our favorite establishments in the area include:

Kilwins Orange Beach
LuLu's Gulf Shores
The Happy Pappy Coffee Shop
Ducks Diner
Beach Girl Coffee
Tacky Jacks 2 - Fort Morgan

08/01/2024

https://alwharf.com/news/margaritaville-resort-coming-to-the-wharf?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR398i-2PcEZXk6d86s5WcurvaiQH0XY0V1388tT_Ja2Zg-uffLbGVj06m4_aem_i71-DI_1cKhw9WJK2XsvVw

MARGARITAVILLE RESORT COMING TO THE WHARF IN ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA Orange Beach, Alabama (August 1, 2024) – The Margaritaville state of mind is coming to…

07/17/2024

Summer dates are gone but Fall is my favorite time to visit the Gulf Coast. ☀️🏖️

Check your dates here:

This family-friendly, adorable beach cottage is located in the Rookery III on the Fort Morgan peninsula. Located near the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge & Fort Morgan Historical Site, it's a great spot for those who want to get away, but is only a short drive from all of the fun that Gulf...

05/09/2024

What Mom really wants for Mother's Day is for someone else to plan the summer beach vacation. 🏖️☀️

Book our cottage and I'll help!

Dates available:
5/29-6/16
6/23-6/29
7/6-7/12
7/18-7/31

This family-friendly, adorable beach cottage is located in the Rookery III on the Fort Morgan peninsula. Located near the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge & Fort Morgan Historical Site, it's a great spot for those who want to get away, but is only a short drive from all of the fun that Gulf...

05/03/2024

04/03/2024

I love visiting this little coffee shop whenever we're in Gulf Shores. ☕️🏝️

07/20/2023

The sandy peninsula in Baldwin County boasts hidden treasures that will surprise even seasoned beach-goers.

07/02/2023

07/01/2023

What to do if you get caught in a rip current.

06/27/2023

Fort Morgan doesn’t have flags, but you can sign up for text alerts regarding the status.

Please be safe 🙏🏼

Reusing the Bay County sheriff’s photo. While you won’t be able to see the rip like this from the shore, there are things you can spot.

*Edit* this post was created during a dangerous rip current event when people ignored the water being closed to swimmers. Most of the time the beach will not look like this however, rips are just a way of water. Below is supposed to be information you can use while standing on the beach.

SPOTTING A RIP CURRENT
1. The U in the sand (red line on the beach). This U happens from sand being displaced due to the onshore flow of the water. The rip is usually on the downwind side of the U but can be perfectly straight out. That typically happens when the wind is directly onshore.

2. Look for deeper water. Note where the rips are typically deeper and the color of the water is darker. (Red Line pointed out)

3. Look for surf. Where the waves are breaking, the water is likely coming in or fighting the water that is coming out. This is usually where the shallower water is. (Yellow Lines)

4. Stand still and watch the water for 30 seconds. If you can visualize the water moving out and it lines up with a u in the sand, plus there isn’t any surf and the water is deeper than the surrounding water; you are likely looking at a rip. This water is not safe to get in even if you are an Olympic swimmer….

SURVIVAL OF A RIP IF CAUGHT
1. Don’t panic
2. Don’t panic
3. Don’t panic

4. Float as best you can, face the shore, and wave your arms for help.

5. Note the green arrows. You can escape a rip by swimming parallel to the shore in either direction (Green Lines). There are several getting-out points where you can get back to shore if you follow the surf (yellow lines back in).

6. Continue to not panic. If you can not escape the pull of the rip by swimming parallel to the shoreline… Let the rip take you out. When you feel you are no longer being pulled out, swim parallel and follow waves that are moving to the shore to get out safely. This is a lot of floating as rips can pull you out fairly quickly. Highlighting the importance of having a float with you if you plan on wading past waist deep.

SEEING SOMEONE IN A RIP
1. Call 911 and tell them what access you are at.
2. Try to get a nearby surfer/jet ski/boater's attention that someone needs help.
3. From the shore, shout directions of what way the person caught in the rip needs to swim to get out of the rip.

NEVER GET IN THE WATER TO HELP. WAIT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS TO ARRIVE.

https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/bay-county/panama-city-beach/panama-city-beachs-rip-currents-explained/

06/19/2023

We love our guests ☀️🏖

06/15/2023

Fill the gaps!

$850 total for check-in 7/15 and out on 7/17! (Includes taxes & fees. Security deposit still applies.)

$1500 for check-in on 7/30 and out on 8/3! (Includes taxes & fees. Security deposit still applies.)

Who needs a quick getaway?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Fill these gaps!

https://ALAVHR.com/listing.937

06/08/2023

Fall is an amazing time in Fort Morgan.

The weather and water are still warm, the crowds are gone, and the beaches are beautiful as always.

We have lots of availability too.

Use this link to book direct and avoid fees: https://ALAVHR.com/listing.937

06/05/2023

Are you a fan of ?

The current season was filmed near our cottage.

05/29/2023

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When you just can't satisfy your sweet tooth, it's time to visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Here you'll find all the right combinations of sugary, creamy, crunchy, and decadent treats.

05/03/2023

The Warf Amphitheater is a great venue! They have some great shows scheduled this summer.

05/01/2023

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮! 🐢
Three species of sea turtles nest on Alabama's Gulf Coast: Loggerhead, Kemp's Ridley, and Green sea turtles. Our most common nesting sea turtle here in Gulf Shores is the Loggerhead. At night, female Loggerheads will emerge from the Gulf to lay about 120 eggs in their nest and then return to the water. Baby sea turtles grow inside these eggs, and once they are all ready, they hatch and crawl out of their nest together. Just like their mama, Loggerhead turtles prefer nighttime, so they leave their nest, follow the light reflecting off the water from the moon, and crawl towards the Gulf in the dark.

It is important we help protect these sea turtles by doing the following:
🔦 Avoid using flashlights or flash photography on the beach at night. If you do use a light at night, please use red filter lights.
💡 Turn off outside patio lights and shield indoor lights from shining onto the beach at night.
🥚 Do not disturb sea turtle nests.
↔️ Keep your distance (at least 30 feet) from adult turtles that come onto the beach to nest.
🐢 Leave sea turtle tracks undisturbed.
👣 Leave Only Footprints! Do not leave beach gear, holes, or trash on the beach.
☎️ Report sea turtle sightings to 866-732-8878.

For more information, visit https://www.joinacf.org/stb.