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Escape to Brainstopper, a spacious mansion-style home with dazzling gulf front views and an airy, open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Unwind in the expansive gourmet kitchen or bask in the unbeatable beachfront views from the sturdy covered deck complete with a grill for guest use.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 26372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Gulf Front Estate | Elevator Access | Beach Boardwalk

  • Brainstopper – Gulf Front Estate | Elevator Access | Beach Boardwalk

    Welcome to Brainstopper, an extraordinary Gulf-front retreat managed by Harris Vacations located in the desirable Morgantown community of Fort Morgan, Alabama. Featuring 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, accommodations for up to 26 guests, and direct beach access, this expansive beachfront estate is designed for large family gatherings, reunions, retreats, and unforgettable Gulf Coast vacations.

    Perfectly positioned on the sugar-white sands of Fort Morgan, Brainstopper offers breathtaking Gulf views, spacious gathering areas, elevator access to every floor, and comfortable accommodations for large groups seeking the ultimate beachfront escape.

    Outdoor Living
    - Gulf-front location with direct beach access
    - Expansive covered decks overlooking the Gulf of Mexico
    - Outdoor seating areas perfect for relaxing and enjoying coastal views
    - Grill for beachside cookouts and family meals
    - Multiple outdoor living spaces for gathering and entertaining
    - Covered parking beneath the home
    - Peaceful Fort Morgan location away from crowded beaches
    - Stunning sunrise and sunset views over the Gulf

    Indoor Comforts
    Inside Brainstopper, guests will find bright coastal interiors, an airy open-concept floor plan, and nearly endless space for gathering with family and friends. The spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly together, creating the perfect setting for large groups to enjoy meals, conversation, and time together without feeling crowded.

    The gourmet kitchen features ample countertop space, updated appliances, extensive cookware, and bar seating, making meal preparation easy for groups of all sizes. Large windows throughout the home showcase beautiful Gulf views while filling the interior with natural light.

    Each bedroom features its own private bathroom, providing comfort and privacy for every guest. Elevator access to every floor adds convenience throughout the home, while the washer and dryer make extended stays effortless.

    Sleeping Arrangements
    (First Floor)
    - Primary Bedroom: King bed, private bathroom, Gulf views
    - Bedroom 2: Queen bed, private bathroom

    (Second Floor)
    - Bedroom 3: Two Queen beds, private bathroom
    - Bedroom 4: King bed, private bathroom
    - Bedroom 5: Two Queen beds, private bathroom
    - Bedroom 6: Two Queen beds, private bathroom
    - Bedroom 7: King bed, private bathroom
    - Bedroom 8: Two Twin over Full bunk beds, private bathroom

    Whether you are planning a family reunion, group getaway, wedding gathering, or beachfront celebration, Brainstopper offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and Gulf-front beauty. Spend your days enjoying the beach, gathering on the expansive decks, and making lifelong memories along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Book your next Fort Morgan escape with Harris Vacations today.

    About the Neighborhood – Morgantown
    Morgantown is a charming residential community, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and recreation. Located 12 miles from Gulf Shores in a quiet area of Fort Morgan where life moves a little slower. You’ll be away from the hustle and bustle, yet just steps from the beach and community amenities.

    - 2 community swimming pools, 1 seasonally complimentary heated
    - 4 tennis courts
    - 3 private boardwalks to the beach

    Whether you’re enjoying the sand and surf, lounging by the pool, or playing a friendly game of tennis, Morgantown offers the perfect setting for your next Gulf Coast getaway.

    Rental Age Policy
    We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.

    Risk
    Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guests agree to exercise extreme caution at all times. For more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 4,000 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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
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 area

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Gulf Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Dauphin Island Beaches. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama
    Fort Morgan Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Morgan
    Fort Morgan
    14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    Gulf Shores Beach
    19 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    4 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Brainstopper- Large Beachfront Home with Elevator pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Brainstopper- Large Beachfront Home with Elevator?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brainstopper- Large Beachfront Home with Elevator?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brainstopper- Large Beachfront Home with Elevator?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brainstopper- Large Beachfront Home with Elevator located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Highlands holiday home is just steps away from Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Bon Secour Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Gulf Front Estate | Elevator Access | Beach Boardwalk Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way!!

This was an amazing experience! Great house! Great location! Everybody enjoyed their stay and had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up-North

It was a great week on the Gulf, weather was great. We enjoyed the house and all the space. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lives Up to the name!

The place was great. The rooms were very spacious and each had their own bathroom, which was a perk. The beach was idyllic-the sand is like white powder, the water was clear and warm, and there were dolphin sitings every day. The living area was big and roomy. The place is perfect for a big group like ours was. It was also a bonus to have pools access in the neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve & Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacay

The positives of this property are the fantastic location, cleanliness upon arrival, layout of the house, good communication with property mgrs, but the owners need to update the bathrooms and spend some time on repairs and mainteance. The price per night is not reflected in the quality of mattresses or the state of the outside decking. However i gave the rating a 4 because the location is definitely the biggest plus. Kitchen was well stocked with appliances and family room had lots of couches for lounging which was perfect for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The layout of this home is amazing. It is a little dated and in need of some upgrades but overall it is great. A few more comforts such as blankets and beach chairs would be nice. Stop at the grocery store before you head to the house. There are NO extras or supplies. Including toilet paper or trash bags (1 for each bathroom only) The location is awesome and the sunrises and sunsets are incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House and Great Stay

The house was perfect for our group of 24. We all had plenty of space and the location was perfect. We will be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Spring Break!

You could not ask for a better location - a beautiful beach front house! The property was everything you’d want in a vacation rental and the management was a great to work with! Thank you Harris Properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome time!

The house was wonderful. The house was a little warmer downstairs compared to upstairs, but we had a fantastic time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

We were very happy with the property. Would definitely stay there again. Pleasantly surprised there was a large ice machine in laundry room! We never ran out of ice which is a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Women Retreat

Its was nice and roomy and the ladies enjoyed themselves. The only setback was stove needs updating all eyes didn’t work so cooking for 20 people was a challenge but overall it was nice Thank You Sister’s of Hope
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brandon A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Seems tired

The house was the perfect size for our family with room to spare. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and servieware. This could be an amazing house with a little TLC and some paint and a few updates. One big change is a big tv in family room especially needed during college football season. Otherwise we had a great visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs a little help…

Place wasn’t very clean when we checked in. Floors dirty, mold in showers, dirty kitchen gear including a moldy kurig. The ice maker is awesome, the lift is great, water heater is a beast. Everything else worked, mostly. Ovens seemed to run about 50 degrees cold to settings. Place is showing its age although noting is a deal breaker. Location is spectacular for a large family intersted in spending time together. I would book this again. Y Thanks Harris for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip F.

Great family trip!

We had an amazing family trip for Fall Break. There were seven adults and five young children, and the place was perfect with tons of room to spare. Nice and quiet beach literally just down the steps. Open floor plan for hanging out on the kitchen/living area without feeling cramped. Elevator that makes it so easy to get luggage up to the third floor. The large ice maker is a great touch. Gas grill on the back porch. If you like crowded high rises with tons of restaurants and nightlife in close proximity, this isn’t your place. If you like a huge private beach house on a quiet beach, this is your place! There are a couple restaurants close by, but we did have to drive a little ways to get to a major grocery store or restaurant scene. We loved everything about it and plan on making a return trip! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Brainstopper is a great house with a perfect location to rest and get away from the city. The beach is steps away with wonderful white, soft sand. Amazing sunrises and sunsets. Each bedroom with it's own bathroom is a huge bonus. We appreciated the 3 refrigerators and the free standing ice maker in the house. We were, however, disappointed in the kitchen appliances. We planned on cooking most of our meals for a 5 day family reunion, including Thanksgiving. The stove/oven needs replaced and is barely functional. The wall oven turns on, but does not work. Would not recommend staying here if you plan on cooking unless the kitchen is updated with working appliances. The house is in need of some TLC --paint, etc. Overall, we enjoyed our stay in this vrbo very much, but would only rebook here if the appliances were replaced as the restaurants are at least 15 min drive away.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Views were beautiful. Locations was awesome. House really needs attention.

We spent the first night cleaning the house. Kitchen and bathrooms mostly. Dirty dishes and sinks. Floors leave your feet black. We had two infants so this had to be addressed. Management company did provide some dinner vouchers for the cleanliness issue. House needs lots of attention. Old and rusted appliances and stained dirty furniture. One of the mattress pads and a couch pillow were both blood stained upon arrival. About all it’s got going for it is it’s location and size. Beds were comfortable. Honestly for amount we paid i expected a clean well maintained house. We had a good time, just spent to much time cleaning so we could relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RebekAH G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

We thoroughly enjoyed a family vacation at Brainstopper! There was plenty of room to spread out, the bedrooms were big enough for pack and plays, and everyone loved being right by the ocean. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs a little upgrade.

The majority of the house was without A/C The coffee pot did not work
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britt E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Great location and lots of space
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Had a very pleasurable stay. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yvonne w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brainstopper

Our stay was great. Beach, pools, and house were all perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation Getaway

This place was beautiful. Everything met our needs and we had a wonderful time. A perfect home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary L.

Great Stay!

Our family had a great week in this home. We had 8 families and there was plenty of room for everyone. The number of bathrooms and refrigerators was also a huge plus. The ice maker was not operable, which would have been nice, however that would have been the only negative. I would recommend this home to anyone with a big family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Thanksgiving Family Reunion: Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana

This is our fifth year having a Family Reunion, but our FIRST year at Brainstopper. 7 Families. Every one happy having large beautiful bedrooms with private bathroom. What was so different about this spot was how the owners opened their home up to us, by having every thing we needed in the kitchen. Beautiful personal pictures of family through the home, with beautiful decorative furniture. It was a relaxing sitting out on the beach, using the easy access to beach, or just on the large open porch. Weather was windy but warm, the children really enjoyed the beach, and their own play room (using the buck bed room). Only one member of the family stayed cold but was very happy sitting by the beautiful fire place most of the visit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Great house!

I stayed here with my husband and our 2 children. We also brought both sets of grandparents with us. We loved that each bedroom had its own bath. My kids loved the bunk beds. The Kitchen was perfect for us. The elevator made it so easy to bring our things in and out and for my mom to get around easily. The beach was beautiful. Not crowded at all even though we stayed during a busy season. We love Morgantown and have been 'trying out' several properties and have been staying in this area for many years. We loved Brainstopper. It is by far our favorite property that we have stayed in. We will be back for sure!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great House for our family reunion

This house is very spacious and well appointed. We were 4 families staying in this house and had room to spare. Each bedroom has own private bath. Easy access to the beach from front porch. 2 dishwashers, 3 refrigerators, commercial size ice maker, gas grill--they have thought of everything.