Big Beach AL Team
Alabama Gulf Coast Beach Houses
โœ“ Official Municipal STR Zoning Filtered

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Short-Term Rental Houses

Explore single-family beach houses situated strictly within approved Short-Term Vacation Rental (STR) zoning overlays across West Beach, East Beach, Fort Morgan, and Romar Beach. Includes calibrated gross rental income projections, private pool tags, and beach proximity analysis.

140
STR Beach Homes
31
West & East Beach
84
Fort Morgan Peninsula
$1.3M
Median List Price

Interactive STR Beach House Map

Click any marker to view property details, photos, and estimated rental revenue.

Direct Gulf Front 2nd Tier Beachfront Waterfront / Lagoon Deeded Beach Access
Showing 140 qualifying short-term rental beach homes

Understanding Alabama Gulf Coast Short-Term Rental Zoning

Unlike condominiums where rental permissions are largely dictated by the master HOA bylaws, single-family homes in Baldwin County are strictly governed by municipal zoning overlays. Buying a beach house in the wrong zone can prevent you from renting on Vrbo or Airbnb entirely.

Gulf Shores Vacation Overlay

Short-term rentals (<180 days) are permitted primarily south of Little Lagoon along West Beach Blvd (Hwy 182) from Hwy 59 to Laguna Key, along East Beach Blvd, and specific permitted Little Lagoon waterfront parcels. Interior R-1/R-2 neighborhoods strictly prohibit short-term rentals.

Fort Morgan Peninsula

Located in unincorporated Baldwin County, Fort Morgan is the premier destination for multi-bedroom private beach homes. Subdivisions like Morgantown, Surfside Shores, Kiva Dunes, and Martinique on the Gulf permit short-term vacation rentals with private pools and direct beach boardwalks.

Orange Beach Beach Overlay

Orange Beach strictly restricts single-family short-term rentals (≤14 days) to approved commercial/tourist beach overlay zones along Perdido Beach Blvd and Romar Beach. Standard residential subdivisions (like Ono Island) strictly mandate 30-day minimum stays.

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We verify municipal zoning, historical rental income records, and HOA covenants before you write an offer.

Meet the Experts

We didn't just move here - we built our lives here. And now we help other families do the same.

Kelly Davis
Team Lead

Kelly Davis

Associate Broker & Team Lead

Kelly is the heart and engine of Big Beach AL Team. She pairs coastal market knowledge with creative marketing and helps buyers and sellers make confident moves on the Gulf Coast.

Dave Davis
The Numbers Guy

Dave Davis

Lending Specialist & Realtor

Dave brings the financing brain to the table, helping buyers understand payments, carrying costs, rental projections, and the real numbers behind a beach property before they write an offer.

Kerri Nicketta
Buyer's Agent

Kerri Nicketta

Expert Buyer Specialist & Lead Buyer's Agent

Kerri is the team's go-getter for showings, tours, and buyer follow-through. She keeps the process moving and helps clients compare properties with clear, on-the-ground context.