CASTAWAY 2 BEACH HOUSE
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Smoking : No |
Pets : Yes |
| 4 Bedroom(s) |
3 Bathroom(s) |
Sleeps 14 |
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Weekly Rates from 700 to 1500 USD
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Welcome to CASTAWAY 2, our 4 bedroom/3 bath beach house that sleeps up to 14 located by the beautiful uncrowded beaches of the Gulf of Mexico in the Ft. Morgan area of Gulf Shores.
CASTAWAY 2 is about 250 feet from the beach with direct beach access (no streets or roads to cross getting to the beach). The beach is about 1 minute or less walk, and is actually closer to the beach than many of the so called “beach front” condos.
Good view of the beach and gulf from our large deck furnished with deck chairs.
Our beautiful uncrowded beach is almost like having your own private beach.
NO crowds; NO traffic; NO noise; NO high rise condos or motels; NO endless string of the usual tourist shops, night clubs, and bars.
YES peace; YES quiet; YES relaxation; a truly great vacation experience in a family oriented setting safe for children.
You will have many fun filled things to see and do without costing a fortune, plus you’re only minutes away from great golf courses, the gulf’s finest fishing, water parks, amusement parks, and a 100+ store name brand outlet shopping center, plus some of the best dining found anywhere.
CASTAWAY 2 is totally equipped for beach fun. Here is a partial list of things we furnish AT NO ADDITIONAL COST (items in CAPITOL letters are not normally included with other rental houses, or may be provided by other houses at additional charge). Once again, everything on this list is included AT NO ADDITIONAL COST to you:
PET FRIENDLY
Full kitchen, microwave, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, stove/oven, large refrigerator with ice maker, cooking/eating utensils, large dining area with table, chairs, breakfast bar, bar stools
Comfortable beds
YOUTH BED
BABY BED
TOWELS/LINENS
WASHER/DRYER
Central air/heat
CD PLAYER
Satellite TV
VCR
EMERGENCY WEATHER RADIO
TELEPHONE
BEACH FLOATS
BEACH CHAIRS
BEACH TOYS FOR CHILDREN
2 LARGE BEACH UMBRELLAS
COOLER for use while staying with us
LARGE WIDE TIRE WAGON THAT WON’T BOG DOWN IN SAND to carry beach stuff to and from beach
FISHING RODS AND REELS
CRAB TRAPS
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HUGE DEEP SEA FISHING DISCOUNT
LOCATION: 431 Benard Court East, Gulf Shores, Alabama
TELEPHONE NUMBER AT BEACH : 251/543-1115
DIRECTIONS FROM GULF SHORES: As you come into Gulf Shores on highway 59, cross the Intracoastal Canal Bridge (high bridge over canal) and go to the 4th traffic light. This will be the intersection of Highway 59 and Highway 180 (the Ft. Morgan Highway). There will be a WALLGREENS on one corner and a BURGER KING on the opposite corner. Turn west (right) between WALLGREENS and BURGER KING and go about 18 2/10 miles to BENARD COURT EAST. Turn left on BENARD COURT EAST and CASTAWAY 2 is the 5th house on the right.
BBQ GRILL: DUE TO FIRE HAZZARD, only use BBQ grill outside the building, NOT under the house or on the deck. There is a good chance the flames could flair up and catch the vinyl underpinning under the house on fire, or that the coals could fall from the grill and catch the deck on fire.
CASTAWAY 2 is indeed the best beach vacation value anywhere. You will not find a nicer place so well equipped with beach stuff anywhere near the affordable rate as CASTAWAY 2. With the many things extras we furnish, all you’ll need to bring is your bathing suit and your food. We even have a slightly used tooth brush for you to use! (JUST KIDDING!)
DEEP SEA FISHING ABOARD CAPTAIN HAL”S CAPTAIN HOOK
I am a US Coast Guard licensed and insured Captain, and have my own charter boat, the Captain Hook. We have deep sea fishing trips available as well as a fun sightseeing/dolphin watch boat ride which is a lot of fun for the whole family.
The Captain Hook is a 25 foot Parker Pilot House with a fully covered fishing and passenger area. It is powered by twin 130 horse power Honda engines. It is very smooth and comfortable riding, dry, and is faster than many of the other boats---less time riding and more time fishing.
We can fish up to 6 people and we have several different fishing trips available: 8 hour, 12 hour, night fishing, and youth fishing trips. If you like to fish, we have a fishing trip you’ll enjoy.
Our youth fishing trips are especially tailored to providing our youngsters a safe fun ocean going adventure they will remember their whole lives. It is affordable and safe and fun for everyone. When I was 12 years old my grandfather took me on my first deep sea fishing trip, and I’ll never forget the fun we had. From then on, I wanted to be a sea captain. Even though I have a business degree from Auburn University, I never forgot that first trip, and never gave up my dream of being a sea captain. AND NOW I ARE ONE!
My normal rate for a charter fishing trip runs from $950 to $1300, but we have a special offer for guests staying with us at Castaway 2 of $600 for an 8 hour trip. That $600 is the total price for the trip, NOT per person. This $600 covers everything except what you eat and drink. Tackle, license, bait and fish cleaning are included in this price. This $600 is usually what I charge everyone else for a half day.
We have other special youth and night fishing trip offers as well as the special sightseeing/dolphin watch boat ride.
During your stay at the beach, consider a trip aboard the Captain Hook!
We hope that you’ll be staying with us or fishing with us, or BOTH. We believe that once you’ve stayed with us at Castaway 2 one time, Castaway 2 will be your permanent beach vacation home!
God Bless!
Hal and Gina Lowman, owners, Castaway 2
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RATES
Our rates are the best along the whole gulf coast. We have 2 rate structures. Our SUMMER rates begin Memorial Day week and go until the third Sunday in August. Our OFF SEASON RATES begin the third Sunday in August and go until the next Memorial Day week.
WEEKLY RATES
SUMMER $1300
OFF SEASON
$700
4 BEDROOM/3 BATH
Please compare our $200 deposit with required deposits of any other rental houses.
A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT OUR RATES: Our 4 bedroom rate is about the same as the 3 bedroom rate of other rental houses. When you factor in the many extras that no other rental
houses provide, you will see that undeniably we have the very best beach vacation values along the whole gulf coast.
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CASTAWAY 2 BEACH HOUSE - Year Round
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- Beach Access
| - Linens Provided
| - Ocean View
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- Boating
| - Deep Sea Fishing
| - Fishing Nearby
| - Golf Nearby
| - Group & Reunion Rental (family, retreat, & reunions)
| - Restaurant Nearby
| - State/National Park Nearby
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INFO ABOUT 4 BEDROOM/3 BATH: SLEEPS 14 GUESTS
Master bedroom has king size bed, its own bath, its own TV, and its own outside entrance in addition to the hall entrance.
Bedroom 2 has a king size bed, and bedrooms 3 and 4 have a queen size bed in each.
Sleeper sofa lets out to make double bed.
We have a youth bed and a baby bed.
If additional sleeping space is needed, we have 2 twin size Areo Beds and a queen size Areo bed for your use at no additional charge.
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OTHER INTERESTING STUFF
GULF SHORES MARINA AND TACKY JACK’S 2 RESTAURANT
There is a full service marina, Gulf Shores Marina, about ½ mile further down the Ft. Morgan Road. It has a grocery store, bait and tackle, ice, boat ramp, gift shop, and a Tacky Jack’s 2 Restaurant and a beach bar. Great food, and some might nice people run the place and work there.
FT. MORGAN
Ft. Morgan, a historic Civil Was fort, is about 2 ½ miles from our house. This historic fort played a major role in the War Between the States (also fondly known down here as the War of Northern Aggression). Take a tour of the fort and museum. It’s very interesting and entertaining.
FT. MORGAN-DAUPHIN ISLAND FERRY
Every hour and a half the ferry departs from Ft. Morgan across Mobile Bay to Dauphin Island. This is a short cut to Mobile and the Mississippi casinos. Many people take a ride on the ferry even if it is just to cross Mobile Bay and come back. There is a special reduced price for walk on’s as opposed to crossing with your vehicle.
THE ESTUARIUM ON Dauphin Island
The ESTUARIUM over on Dauphin Island is an exhibit of large tanks containing most of the species of fish found in our area of the Gulf and Mobile Bay. It is quite informative. It’s a few minutes walk from the ferry landing on Dauphin Island, and most folks walk on the ferry and walk to the Esturium from the ferry landing. It takes several hours to view the exhibit.
GOLF
There are about 15 golf courses in the Ft. Morgan, Gulf Shores Mobile area. Three of them are located on the Ft. Morgan road, and each of them is a very fine golf course.
SURF FISHING
For those who like to fish, surf fishing is a fun way to spend some time. We have several rods and reels for your use. We do not supply the hooks, sinkers, swivels and bait, but you can get that at the Marina Store just down the road. Be careful about handling the catfish. If their fins stick you, it is very painful. Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Pompano, Lady Fish, and speckled trout are some of the varieties caught from the beach.
DEEP SEA FISHING
Because our area has so many natural and man made reefs, we have some of the finest deep sea fishing along the whole Gulf of Mexico. There are several charter boats based at the nearby marina. And, I also am a US Coast Guard licensed and insured captain, and we always have a good time and usually have very good catches aboard my boat, the CASTAWAY. I have a special reduced rate for guests staying with us at Castaway 2.
DOLPHIN WATCH
I also offer our guests a special rate for a sea view of our area aboard the CASTAWAY. This boat ride shows our guests Ft, Morgan from the water, the site of the Union Flagship the Tecumseh which was sunk by the Confederate forces at Ft. Morgan, the historic and very much photographed Sand Island Lighthouse guarding the entrance of Mobile Bay. Many times we will get a close up view of some of the ocean liners as they travel into and away from the port of Mobile. We always have good views of our many dolphins. If you think you might be interested in this boat ride, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can arrange time.
SHOPPING
The Tanger Outlet stores in Foley, about a 25 minute drive, lets you shop until you drop. There are over one hundred name brand factory outlet stores, and you can find just about everything you might want.
DINING
Our area has some of the best dining found anywhere. Our local Tacky Jack’s 2 has some very good seafood and a real good Rib Eye steak and the world’s best hamburger.
Right back up the road form Castaway 2 you can find a hot dog stand that has good hot dogs and sandwiches, and you can get a good pizza at Morgan Plaza grocery store.
There are so many restaurants that have delicious menus. Some of my favorite are: King Neptune’s about ¼ mile on the right from the intersection of highway 59 and 180. Just a
little further down highway 59 past King Neptune’s is the Original Oyster House. Great seafood. But, just about any place down there is good. You can’t go wrong with any of them.
AMUSEMENTS
There are several amusement parks nearby with fun things for all ages. If you have time, visit the Gulf Shores zoo. They have an alligator that is supposed to be one of the largest in captivity. He escaped during Hurricane Ivan in 2004, and made national news when he was found and brought back to his home at the zoo.
Gulf Shores also has its own water park very near the zoo.
BON SECOUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Located on the Ft. Morgan road, this national wildlife refuge has several hiking trails where you can see the natural beauty and plants and animals that inhabit our area. You will see how it looked before there were any people or building. You will see what Columbus would have seen if he had landed here.
BEACHES
The beautiful Ft. Morgan area beaches are our main attraction!
Beautiful and uncrowded, you’ll almost think you have your own private beach. If you take an EARLY morning walk along the beach, chances are that you’ll find sand dollars and very pretty sea shells.
Our Ft. Morgan area has so much to offer!
We think that it’s the best place to vacation, so come on down and stay with us at Castaway 2!!!!! The very best beach vacation value along the whole gulf coast!
Relax and enjoy the beach away from the crowds and traffic!!!!! AT CASTAWAY 2!!
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Hal
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