The house

Pelican Pointe 801 accommodates six guests with three bedrooms, four beds and two bathrooms. The air-conditioned corner condo has floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors overlooking the shoreline and Gulf of Mexico on two sides. A well-equipped kitchen connects to a dining space and a furnished living area with a TV. The expansive wraparound deck has lounge chairs and an outdoor dining set.

Shared resort facilities include an indoor heated pool, a seasonal unheated outdoor pool open March through October, a kiddie pool, a hot tub, a sundeck, a tennis court, a fitness center and a barbecue area. A boardwalk leads from the Gulf-front grounds to the white sand beach.

Adventure Island is practically across the road. The entrance to Gulf State Park is less than two miles away, and central Gulf Shores is five miles west.