🚗 Curated Self-Guided Driving Tour

Tour Foley & Gulf Shores 55+ Communities At Your Own Pace

A curated 90-minute scenic driving loop connecting coastal Alabama's premier active-adult neighborhoods, golf resort cottages, and gated low-maintenance patio enclaves. Zero sales pressure. Take it on your own schedule.

🗺️ Launch Turn-by-Turn in Google Maps 📄 View Printable 16-Page 55+ Guide
⏱️ ~90 Min Total Drive 📍 5 Premier Communities 🌿 Full Lawn-Care Inclusions 🏊 Indoor Heated Lap Pools
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A Quick Warning About Yard Signs Before You Start Driving

As you drive through these neighborhoods, you will see real estate "For Sale" signs with agent phone numbers. Do not call the number on the yard sign.

Here's why: That agent legally represents the SELLER. Under Alabama law, their fiduciary contractual obligation is to negotiate the highest price for the seller and protect the seller's interests.

When you purchase a home, you are entitled to your own independent Buyer Representation at zero out-of-pocket cost (the seller pays the broker fee). Having Dave & Kelly Davis represent you means someone is verifying HOA financial health, checking recent comp sales, and fighting for your terms.

💡 If you see any house that catches your eye, don't call the seller's sign. Simply text the house number to Dave at (251) 289-1553. We will pull the unedited seller disclosure, HOA minutes, and arrange a private tour with an advocate strictly in your corner.
📸 Faster & Safer Than Calling a Yard Sign
See a house you're curious about while driving?

Don't write down the sign agent's number. Snap a quick photo or text the street address to Dave. We'll text back the true asking price, how long it's been on the market, HOA inclusions on that specific lot, and known disclosure notes.

💬 Tap to Text Dave: (251) 289-1553
Curated Route Itinerary

The 5 Tour Stops Along Your Route

Drive through in this recommended order from North Foley down to Gulf Shores and across to Bon Secour for the smoothest scenic loop.

Stop 1 · North Foley

Live Oak Village

$299,000 – $380,000
🛡️ 24/7 Gated Security Foley, AL 36535 ~350 Single-Story Homes

Foley's premier gated 55+ active-adult community. Known for friendly neighbors, golf cart cruising, and an active social ballroom. Outstanding HOA coverage means true low-maintenance living.

  • Indoor heated lap pool & spa
  • Outdoor resort swimming pool
  • Tennis & pickleball courts
  • Clubhouse ballroom & card room
HOA Coverage ($240/mo): Complete lawn mowing, edging, irrigation maintenance, and exterior home pressure washing included.
📍 Navigate to Stop 1 📲 Text for Live Oak Listings
Stop 2 · South Foley
Sea Pines at Bon Secour Patio Homes

Sea Pines at Bon Secour

$320,000 – $410,000
🏡 Mediterranean Courtyard Patio Homes South Foley Low-Maintenance Enclave

A highly coveted single-level Mediterranean patio home enclave without strict age restrictions. High ceilings, private walled courtyards, and zero exterior yard maintenance.

  • Private walled courtyard patios
  • Community clubhouse & fitness center
  • Heated swimming pool
  • 10 minutes to Gulf Shores beach
HOA Coverage: Complete groundskeeping, lawn care, irrigation, exterior building maintenance, and clubhouse amenities.
📍 Navigate to Stop 2 📲 Text for Sea Pines Listings
Stop 3 · North Gulf Shores

The Village at Craft Farms

$418,000 – $460,000
⛳ Brand New 55+ Golf Cottages Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Arnold Palmer Resort

Brand new craftsman cottage community located inside the premier 36-hole Craft Farms golf resort. Sidewalks, community pavilion, fire pit, and golf-cart friendly living just 8 minutes to the beach.

  • Brand new 2024–2026 construction
  • Direct golf cart access to Cotton Creek & Cypress Bend
  • Community pavilion & social fire pit
  • Pristine lake & golf fairway views
HOA Coverage ($600/yr): Professional lawn maintenance, common grounds care, pavilion upkeep, and community irrigation.
📍 Navigate to Stop 3 📲 Text for Craft Farms Listings
Stop 4 · West Gulf Shores

Oyster Bay Village

$225,000 – $285,000
🌊 55+ Waterfront Attached Villas Plash Island / Bon Secour ~98 Villas

An established, beloved 55+ waterfront neighborhood on Oyster Bay. Known for quiet coastal tranquility, its private lighted fishing pier, indoor heated pool, and active community workshop.

  • Private Oyster Bay lighted fishing pier
  • Heated indoor swimming pool & hot tub
  • Active clubhouse & woodshop
  • Public boat launch right around the corner
HOA Coverage ($545–$578/mo): Master insurance, roof replacement reserve, exterior siding maintenance, lawn care, trash, and cable TV included.
📍 Navigate to Stop 4 📲 Text for Oyster Bay Listings
Stop 5 · Southwest Foley
Leisure Lake Active Adult Living

Leisure Lake

$280,000 – $370,000
🎣 55+ Lakefront Community Foley, AL 36535 ~120 Cottages

A relaxed active-adult 55+ neighborhood built around a stocked 8-acre catch-and-release fishing lake. Features dedicated RV and boat trailer storage right on site.

  • Stocked 8-acre fishing lake & walking loop
  • Community swimming pool & clubhouse
  • Dedicated RV & boat storage yard
  • Shuffleboard, horseshoes & pickleball
HOA Coverage ($180/mo): Lake management, clubhouse, community pool, RV storage maintenance, and common area upkeep.
📍 Navigate to Stop 5 📲 Text for Leisure Lake Listings

Completed Your Drive? Rank Your Favorites

Tell us which community felt most like home. If you want to see what the kitchens, living rooms, and floor plans look like inside, we’ll set up private walkthroughs on your schedule.

✓ Scorecard Received!

Thank you for touring with us! We have received your top neighborhood choice and will reach out with the inside floor plans and private walkthrough availability.

📅 Schedule Your Private Tour on Dave's Calendar

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.

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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.

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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.

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