February 1, 2023 - Website
by Steven G
The house we rented was perfect! It was Very clean and right on the beach! We have heat time!The renting process of this rental was very easy!
October 18, 2022 - Website
by Pam
Catalina was great. Clean, great bed, and beautiful beach.
October 18, 2022 - Website
by Lee
We had a wonderful time at Catalina. Place was very clean and everything was in working order. Location is quiet but still close to all the locations you'd want to visit. I would recommend Harris Vacation Rentals to anyone planning a beach vacation. We have also stayed at Shep's Ahoy. I am looking forward to going back again next year!
September 16, 2022 - Website
by Kylee
Cozy house right on the beach. We have stayed in this house a few times now. Perfect location. The amazing Sassy Bass is 2 minutes away! What can I say, we love it
August 29, 2022 - Website
by Shawn
Pretty view
by Angel
We had zero issues from checking in to departure. Our family time in Fort Morgan was magical!
by Alicia
Catalina is a great little beach front house, perfect for 2 couples. We will definitely rent it again. It was also great to be able to take our border collie!
by Judy
Great rental and was impressed with how quickly they solved my issue with the WiFi.
January 10, 2022 - Website
by Susan
We have been visiting Fort Morgan and Gulf Shores since 2012 and have always referred to the Catalina as our favorite house, which was the first one we rented at Fort Morgan years ago. Since then we have tried over and over to rent this house again and were unsuccessful because someone always beat us to it. We were delighted to find it open for Christmas in 2021 and jumped at the chance! We loved the Catalina for its delightfully-rough-around-the-edges-charm the first time we rented, but wow! The upgrades and renovation since the hurricane turned it into a dream home! We appreciate the amazing views from every room in the house, the back deck is awesome and a great place to watch the Blue Angels overhead, the beds are super comfortable, and the new decor is really nice. Still our favorite house on the beach and we cannot wait to go back. Harris Properties has never let us down.
January 3, 2022 - Website
by Danya
Harris Vacation Rentals were very friendly and easy to book with. Checking in was nothing more than a simple email and showing up to the Beach house. They checked in w/ us via txt and were always a quick message away to help if there had been any issues during our stay. Our location on Ft. Morgan was a perfect get away spot that was quiet, yet close enough to restaurants, shops, and fun! Ft. Morgan is pet friendly, so we were able to bring along our pooch and let her enjoy the sun and sand as well.
November 29, 2021 - Website
by Cami
You just can't beat having the ocean at your back door. Peace. Quiet. Cozy.
November 29, 2021 - Website
by Cami
Who doesn't want the beach at their back door? We loved it. Peace. Quiet. The pictures and description don't match the reality. The house has been updated and it is rare for me to sleep on a mattress as good as home. We hope to be back again.
October 18, 2021 - Website
by Dewyatt
Very enjoyable! Already looking forward to the next stay. Liked the fact that it was not a crowded location.
October 6, 2021 - Website
by Mark
First time renting from Harris and the first time in Ft. Morgan. We stayed in Catalina and loved it, can't wait to come back. Harris treated us great, we had one minor issue they addressed immediately.
September 27, 2021 - Website
by Mark
PERFECT WEEK!! We celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary. Met and made new friends. Watched beautiful sunrises and glorious sunsets. Lenetta made sure everything was just perfect in the house, so perfect, we've already booked for next year, and I don't want to leave tomorrow. Hands down Harris Vacation Rentals is the way to go when planning a vacation in Beautiful Gulf Shores!!!
September 20, 2021 - Website
by Denise
I LOVE this house and the beach at my doorstep!!! I've already booked twice for next year
by Melinda
I don't know if I can even explain how wonderful our stay has been at Catalina. But here goes. When we arrived we were very excited to see the update that had occurred since Hurricane Sally. It looks as though Joanna Gaines came in and decorated. Absolutely stunning. Beautiful industrial decor with navy and chambray and hints of Aqua and beautiful ship-lap. Windows had been Replaced. Nice huge windows, views of the gulf from all rooms. The master had a nice big king bed and a set of bunks. The guest has a nice queen bed with industrial style lights hanging above the bed for reading. Just beautiful. The house was very cool. Didn't get hot at all. I stay hot, so it was fantastic. Huge, covered porch with great outdoor furniture. At Catalina you are literally steps from the beach. We loved that our kids could go down and back up without us constantly having to be with them. Kitchen was adequately stocked with pots, pans, dishes and Keurig with 2 regular coffee pots as well. Plenty of coffee cups and glasses. We had plenty of bedding, pillows, for pullout sofa bed. Queen blowup mattress in closet. A fan is also in the master closet if needed. But the ceiling fans were phenomenal. They cooled like none I have ever seen. WE will DEFINITELY be back to this house. I am so glad we were able to stay here. I hate that it was hit by Hurricane Sally. But I did LOVE what they did with the place!! Thumbs up high for Harris Properties!!
by Kara
Our stay was great at Catalina. The house was even better than expected. I did have an issue with my code not working and no one answered after hours but I was able to get with my grocery delivery and get the code they gave them. Otherwise, it was a great experience!
Great Vacation
by Amber
The house had been updated since the vrbo we booked online. It was nicely updated, but only slept 8. They brought us a large air mattress to make it work. Overall a great stay!!!
Awesome
by Morgan
Me and the family absolutely loved the quiet and beautiful property no complaints at all house was amazing and view was better than that
by Joseph
My wife and I were supposed to stay here September 2020, but the hurricane had other plans. We finally got to stay here the first week of May 2021 and it was definitely worth it! The catalina was perfect for us, right on the beach. You can see the ocean from every room in the house. I have already booked it for next year!
by Santo
Excellent location on the beach with great view of the Gulf. Wonderful covered front porch. The house is tired and needs some tlc. But location on beach is top notch. Maybe put more gravel in driveway.
by Ashley
Absolutely a delight to stay at this property. This is my second time and I will be back!
by Rhonda
The Catalina beach home is right on the beach. The beautiful white sand comes all the way up to the beach house. It was perfect for our needs! This is a simple 2 bedroom house with a view of the ocean from every room!! The home has a DVD player for those that like to bring their workout videos or favorite movies (DVD player was not listed as an amenity). We had a great time- The staff at Harris was a pleasure to work with. They were always so polite, cheerful, and very helpful!! Thank you for sharing your home!!! We will definitely be back!!!!!
Catalina
by Lisa
Had a great time we can't wait to come back
December 2, 2019 - Website
Fall Chill
by Ronda
This was our first Fall stay at the beach and it was wonderful. The house is literally feet to the water. I wanted to win the lottery and purchase it! The house isn't flashy or new but it was clean and comfortable. Our dog had a blast. He never experienced sand and absolutely loved it. He ran and dug holes searching for sand crabs I guess. Fort Morgan is the perfect Spot for beach lovers. It is peaceful without all the fuss of attractions, hotels and retailers. You are Close enough to experience that but for a simplistic beach vacation I'd recommend this house and Fort Morgan.
November 12, 2019 - Website
Great Location
by Bethany
If you are looking for luxury this isn't it but if you are looking for an affordable rental with a great location this is it. Just steps from the ocean with a great covered porch to enjoy the view. This house is one of the closest to the beach in the area. The only negative was that the washing machine is older and the dial wouldn't go to rinse and spin - not a major problem, just ran a regular load.
October 28, 2019 - Website
Catalina
by Bethany
House was spotless, beds comfortable, linens did not have perfume smell (my husband is allergic to fabric softener scent) Plenty of towels and washcloths. But best of all, when I realized I left my phone inside after checkout, they quickly let me back inside to retrieve it!
October 5, 2019 - Website
Catalina
by Carol
This was our first visit to Fort Morgan. We stayed at Catalina last week & celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary there. Our adult son & grand puppy came with us. We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect for us. We would definitely stay at Catalina again!
Right on the beach!
by Shannon
If you are headed to the beach and looking for a house based on location, like we were, this is the house for you! It was literally 30 steps (yes, we counted) to the water's edge. If you are looking for luxury accommodations, which we weren't, this is not for you. The code to get in didn't work when we first arrived, within a 3 minute phone call we were inside the house. We were able to sit on the covered deck (they don't all have covered decks) and watch the storms roll over the ocean, watch the kids play, pick up seashells, watch dolphins out the window, kayak and go for long walks without lots of people. We brought our small dog and it was perfect for her. The house and beach are dog friendly and all the neighbors were friendly with her. It is a short drive into places to eat, but we only go out for dinner, so again, it was perfect for us. There are stairs into the house and out the backdoor to the ocean, so keep that in mind if you have elderly people with you (they are "kinda" steep). Thank you for a perfect location for our hard earned week of vacation time!
Great views
by Sarah
Good location with great views of the water.
January 11, 2017 - Website
Kids, Big Kids and Adult Friendly
by Katie
Arrived at Catalina for Spring Break getaway with my two children (Under 2), brother who is college age and husband. It was absolutely perfect for all of us! The large bedroom with 2 beds and a set of bunk beds made everyone comfortable to sleep at night. Then waking up super early to sit with the kids on the porch and drink my morning coffee was my absolute favorite. They were able to play on the beach all day and with a short walk to the house for the many items that come with having kids made it super convenient. Even my college age brother was happy with hanging out on the beach all day and a short drive to a few restaurants! It was a very clean house with a new couch and bedding. The tv and wifi all worked great. We had everything we needed. Thank you Harris Properties!
January 11, 2017 - Website
Perfect beach spot!
by Susan
The Catalina was perfect for our beach getaway in December. It was basic, no frills, but had everything we needed, including comfortable beds which are a must. The Catalina had beautiful beach views from both bedrooms, which is not always the case with beach houses. The daily Blue Angel air shows were an unexpected surprise and loads of fun. Loved Fort Morgan and all the quiet solitude it offered. The Catalina is definitely our new favorite beach spot.
January 11, 2017 - Website
Catalina was great
by Satisfied
My wife and I were taking a short needed baby moon in preparation of our first baby. Catalina was just the relaxing vacation we needed to spend some nice quiet quality time together.
January 11, 2017 - Website
Traveling with children and college kids
by Katie
Arrived at Catalina for Spring Break getaway with my two children (Under 2), brother who is college age and husband. It was absolutely perfect for all of us! The large bedroom with 2 beds and a set of bunk beds made everyone comfortable to sleep at night. Then waking up super early to sit with the kids on the porch and drink my morning coffee was my absolute favorite. They were able to play on the beach all day and with a short walk to the house for the many items that come with having kids made it super convenient. Even my college age brother was happy with hanging out on the beach all day and a short drive to a few restaurants! It was a VERY clean house with a new couch and bedding. The tv and wifi all worked great. We had everything we needed. Thank you Harris Properties!
January 11, 2017 - Website
Great
by Duane
shells and beach and great food and scenery enjoy went to pensacola just had a good time would do it again in a minute maybe in the fall again but overall had a great time are dogs love it as much as we did they in the sand walk the beach with us the was great that's all I got to say JUST GREAT
January 11, 2017 - Website
Beach views from every room!
by PrettyDarnPicky
We loved the Catalina. It was basic, no frills, but had everything we needed, including comfortable beds, which are a must! The daily Blue Angel air shows were an unexpected surprise and we loved the quiet solitude of Fort Morgan. This is definitely our new favorite beach spot!
January 11, 2017 - Website
Clean, Comfortable, Close to the beach, QUIET
by Laina
We were very pleased with our stay at Catalina this past weekend. The house was very clean and there were plenty of towels/washcloths in the bathrooms. The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans and any basic appliance you might need. There isn't any seasonings besides salt/pepper so just remember to bring your own. There's beach views from every room in this house ! The weather was not very good for our stay, gusty winds and mostly cloudy the whole time. We didn't see many people walking the beach during the whole weekend. We ate at Tacky Jacks & Sassy Bass on Fort Morgan and also picked up fresh seafood from S&S Seafood and Fresh Market Seafood.We liked the food better at Sassy Bass Restaurant. All in all, a good weekend getaway for our family. My one recommendation for the property owner of house would be a gate for the stairs at entrance & heading down to the beach. We had a 3 year old toddler with us and I worried that she would get away from us and fall down the stairs somehow. Just a thought for safety while sitting on the porches. Thank you for letting us rent this house for our vacation !
January 11, 2017 - Website
Relaxing and simple pleasures
by Wendi
My husband and I never get to get away. We both have super busy schedules. The Catalina was a wonderful, relaxing, and simple vacation rental. We woke up and went to sleep hearing the waves crash on the beach. That is how close you are to the water. It's quiet without the younger crowd right on top of you. I am definitely renting this place again next year. This was our first vacation in 3 years. Looking forward to making this place a tradition to end our summer for our couples only getaway.
August 28, 2016 - Website
Awesome Experience!
by Rachel
My girls have never been to the beach and I could not have imagined a better place to stay. It was picture perfect along with the memories! We will be back!
Note from Management- We at Harris Properties enjoy hearing from our guests about the memories they create and the feedback they provide about the properties. It is great to hear that you and your family had a wonderful time and that you found the location to be Fantastic. We look forward in having you and your family stay with us again soon. Thank you for choosing Harris Properties and letting us be a part of finding your perfect spot in the sand.
November 12, 2015 - Website
Great times at the Catalina
by Bill
This was our first time visiting Ft Morgan and the Gulf Shores area. It was also our first reserving from Harris Properties, and it will not be our last. The house was perfect for us, it included all the amenities we needed for our family of four. The deck overlooking the ocean is awesome, stepping off onto what felt like our own stretch of beach. Harris Properties was a pleasure to deal with, they had good communication and provides us with information for everything we needed!
August 18, 2015 - Website
Amazing Babymoon at the Catalina
by Stephanie
We absolutely loved our stay at the Catalina! Our firstborn is due in November, and we were so eager to get away one last time as a family of two. Catalina was everything we expected and more. The beach front was absolutely beautiful! We especially enjoyed the covered back deck as during parts of our stay it rained. Being able to sit outside and not miss a moment of the beach was a real treat. Management was such a pleasure to work with as well. We definitely would recommend Harris Properties to everyone we know!
Excellent beach front cottage
by Jessica
This place was beyond my expectations. I brought my lab with me. She loved waking up in the mornings and walking right down into the sand and walking along the beautiful beach! The house has everything you need. You can see dolphins in the morning from the beach side patio. I already reserved for next year before I left! Amazing vacation!!
We are definitely looking forward to our next visit!
by Duane
Just a quick note to say Thank You for a great visit this past week. We stayed in Catalina, and enjoyed pretty much everything about the visit. A great beach, and a very comfortable house. We definitely will look forward to our next visit in 2016.
We appreciate all that you and your staff do to have a positive impact to families.
Wonderful Stay
by Katie
I am 7 months pregnant with a 2 year old. My husband and I stayed in Catalina and it was absolutely WONDERFUL! The beach was so private and the house was so peaceful. To wake up to hear the waves and my little one so excited to get out to the beach it truly made for a wonderful time.The house it self was easy to find and fully equipped with everything we needed. Thank you Harris Properties for such a wonderful trip we will definitely be back!
Catalina...Catalina is the perfect place for me and my family.
by Sharon
Catalina is the perfect place for me and my family. It's clean, convenient and my 8 yr. old grandson loves being right on the sand and close to the water. I like birdwatching from the deck and being close to Ft. Morgan and the Wildlife Refuge.
Beautiful Catalina
by Brandi
Our family had a wonderful stay at the Catalina! We were able to watch the dolphins play & swim really close to shore, crab hunt at night, & just enjoy the peace & quiet of the beach. Booking was easy, access to the property was hassle free, & the customer service with Harris Properties was flawless! The only thing that needs attention is the living room & dining room furniture. Not only would we return here, but i would also recommend to family & friends!!!
Note: Thanks for staying with Harris Properties at Catalia, the one that started it all! We upgraded the living room furniture in May of 2015. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Brian Harris
Great family time...Definitely returning.
by Duane
Very pleased with everything about our visit at Catalina. The house was exactly what we needed, the beach was private and family-oriented, particularly of benefit as this was Spring Break. Best sand and waves we have experienced. And the weather turned out great the entire week. A very positive investment through Harris Property Management. Definitely returning.
December 3, 2014 - Website
A Little Piece of Heaven
by Jackie
This was our third year staying at the Catalina; it's my home away from home. If you're looking for resort style furnishings this is not the place for you. If you're looking for the perfect view from your window when you wake in the morning, or from your hammock on the deck (we brought a hammock)this is it. In the morning you can drink your coffee and watch the beautiful pinks and blues of the sunrise, and in the evening have a glass of wine and watch the breath-taking yellows and oranges of the sunset. The house is old and has it's quirks, but it is comfortable and has a well stocked kitchen. In case you can't tell; I highly recommend it.
November 4, 2014 - Website
Great fall stay at Fort Morgan
by Louis
We really enjoy our stay at the Catalina house. The house was clean and well maintained. We will come back next year.
October 29, 2014 - Website
Had a great stay in the Catalina.
by Mike
Had a great stay in the Catalina. Love, love that little beach cottage. Weather, beach and house perfect.
August 18, 2014 - Website
Catalina, a Perfect Cottage by the Ocean
by Nan
My stay at Catalina was perfect. The cottage is big and very clean with washer and dryer which is plus. Drinking coffee on the beach front deck watching the dolphins was amazing. The beach was un-crowded and very relaxing. I will definitely stay at Catalina again and again and again.
Thank you, Nan
August 16, 2014 - Website
Sunrise to Sunset, Catalina was Excellent!
by William
Endless waves and beautiful white sands made this a perfect spot. The warm waters of the Gulf are terrific. Spent a lot of time on the Catalina's beach side porch. Excellent accommodations!
Perfect getaway bungalow for our 10 year Anniversary Stay!
by Brian
This is the perfect quiet little getaway beach house. Ft. Morgan is far secluded from the Gulf Shores and mayhem. Catalina is the cutest little retro bungalow. We enjoyed every second of our stay. We anticipated going out to dinner a lot but the Catalina was just so perfectly peaceful we ended up getting fish and crab from one of the local markets along with some staples from Publix in town and just stayed at the house as much as possible. The beach was clean and pet friendly and our Brittany-Shepherd mix had as much fun on our beach-combing walks as we did. People knew them by name and the kids would come up to pet them. And seeing dolphins swimming right from the back porch was just icing on the cake of our amazing Anniversary vacation. We fully plan on coming back to Catalina again very soon.
October 22, 2013 - Website
Perfect Location!!
by Richard
After an afternoon enjoying the busy Shrimp Festival, it was wonderful to drive to the peaceful uncrowded environment of Fort Morgan. We spent the evening on the porch only yards from the ocean, watching an incredible sunset. In the morning, we watched dolphins make their morning tour in search of breakfast. We snorkeled in absolutely clear water, took long beach walks, watched football on the big screen TV, and had easy access to Internet. The layout of the house is ideal for two couples, or a couple with children, as the bedrooms are on opposite sides of the house and each has it's own bathroom. All the amenities and location you need for a perfect stay!!
December 20, 2012 - Website
Charming Beachfront Cottage
by Garrett
My wife and I stayed here for a quick getaway. The house is just perfect for a couple to relax and enjoy the beach. The views are amazing, as both bedrooms and living room look out at the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Perfect for a couple or family just wanting to enjoy each other and the beach.
November 30, -0001 - Website
by Leslie White
We rented a house in ft Morgan and it was absolutely perfect! I will definitely rent again.
November 30, -0001 - Website
by Brent Martin
We had a lovely time and enjoyed the house / accommodations. Thank you.