Summer of 42

4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sleeps 10 Gulf Shores #2 Pets

Summer of '42

**Featured on HGTV's Renovation Series Battle on the Beach!**

Summer of '42 was completely renovated by HGTV's 2021 series "Battle on the Beach" and boasts a completely stunning interior and exterior renovation by designer Ty Pennington! This classic Fort Morgan beach home sits directly beachfront with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico. Guests will enjoy the large partially covered deck perfect for taking in the sun or relaxing in the shade. Enjoy the seasonally heated pool year-round! This pet-friendly home comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests, great for large families or a multi-family getaway! 

About Summer of '42

Summer of '42 has beachfront accessibility and is just steps away from a community pool, shared by only 4 homes. The pool is seasonally heated for no charge in March, April, May, October, November, and December. Summer of 42 is one of 4 Harris-owned and managed homes, allowing easy accommodations for extra large groups.  When you’re in need of additional accommodations for your large party of family or friends, reserving one of these fantastic properties along with Summer of 42 is an excellent choice, as it provides everyone with enough privacy and space in order to fully enjoy their vacation.

**Pool heating is a seasonal amenity. Not available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.**

About Fort Morgan

Beyond this wonderful home and its features, Fort Morgan has much to offer. Take in the intriguing history and scenic hiking of the Fort Morgan Historic Site on a day trip. Rent a boat or boat slip from Gulf Shores Marina and head out on the water from the Fort Morgan Public Boat Launch. Or try your hand at reeling in a record-breaking fish at the Fort Morgan or Gulf Shores Marina fishing piers. The marina also provides a bait shop onsite for your convenience.

Indulge your palate in Fort Morgan’s mouthwatering local cuisine at either the iconic Tacky Jack’s Restaurant, which serves freshly caught seafood with unbeatable views of the gulf on the side, or at Sassy Bass Restaurant, where you’ll also find both a general store and a package store available for your every possible need while on vacation. Don’t forget to order yourself one of Sassy Bass Restaurant’s takeout pizza.

Rental Age Policy

We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during the entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy. 

*Parking for up to 3 vehicles max.

Pool

  • Community Pool
  • Pool Heating Available

Miscellaneous

  • Washer and Dryer
  • Bed Linens Provided
  • Starter Pack of supplies provided
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
  • Non Smoking
  • Nighttime Minimum Restricted
  • Iron and Ironing Board

Kitchen

  • Cookware and Dinnerware Provided
  • Keurig / Pod Coffee Maker
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Crock Pot / Slow Cooker

Tech

  • Free Wifi
  • Smart TV

Outdoor

  • Deck / Balcony
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Outdoor Shower - Open
  • Beach View
LEAVE A REVIEW
May 2, 2023 - Website

by Mandie W

Property had great beach access and that section of beach was not crowded. Communication was excellent with property managers. The house could use some maintenance, but nothing that would keep us from renting again.

April 10, 2023 - Guestbook

by Kylie Clark

We had another great trip and great time at summer of 42!

December 30, 2022 - Website

by KJC

Love the decor! Not your typical preppy decoration theme. The location was directly on the beach. It was super secluded. Very clean and simple. Super pet friendly. I slept like a log!

October 5, 2022 - Website

by Janet
We loved staying at Summer of 42 in Fort Morgan! We totally enjoyed being able to take our fur baby with us on our vacation, and the beaches were beautiful. Thanks for letting us stay at your property! Note from Management- We at Harris Properties enjoy hearing from our guests about the memories they create and the feedback that they provide about the properties. It is so great to hear that you and your family had a wonderful time together, even the Fur Babies!!. It makes a difference when you can all be there to create some pretty awesome memories together. We look forward in having you and your family come 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."
July 25, 2022 - Website

by Michael
Great spot. Little smaller than expected. Clean and cool. Downstairs bath sink is tiny is only thing i can say negative.
July 11, 2022 - Website

by Lindsey
We had an overall amazing stay. The easy access to the beach and pool was amazing. The kids loved catching the little sand crabs at night. The air conditioner took a while to cool off during the day and at night but by the time morning came the place was cold! We will definitely stay at Summer of 42 again.
March 29, 2022 - Website

by Roman
The house is right on the beach that is beautiful during sunny and also cloudy days! While the house has a large open concept kitchen/dining/living room, there is plenty of rooms to go to when needing to rest. Thanks, we had a great time!
March 3, 2022 - Website

by Jennifer
Loved the house and location!
October 13, 2021 - Website

by Kami
It was a beautiful home on a quiet stretch of beach. Just what we were looking for.
September 27, 2021 - Website

by Hollie
The property was beautiful, exactly what we wanted. Rental and check in was so easy and simple. One of the best experiences we have ever had renting on the Gulf Coast.
September 28, 2020 - Website

by Richard
Even though we only got to stay 2 nights due to Hurricane Sally, our brief stay was clean, nice and enjoyable. Harris Properties was responsive and informational regarding evacuation due to Hurricane Sally. And kept me up to date of everything I needed for our vacation. We will use Harris Properties again. Thank you.
August 24, 2020 - Website

Family vacation

by Alice
Had a great time.
August 17, 2020 - Website

by Andy
We had such a wonderful time at Summer of 42! We had no idea how nice it would be to walk right out of the house and be on the beach. No dragging coolers, towels, sunscreen, tents, etc. Our kids played outside the entire time and just came in side when needed. The pool was very conveinent too! The beach was not crowded at all, we were able to see so many fish and crabs. The house was spacious and clean. We will be back for another relaxing break!
August 11, 2020 - Website

by Heather
We had a great stay with two families. Very roomy, right off the beach, good parking for 2-3 vehicles. A little close to neighbors but you still have privacy. 1/2 of a mile from a market.
July 13, 2020 - Website

Family Vacation

by Cindy
Just steps from the beach. Just what we wanted.
June 22, 2020 - Website

by Gayle
My family and I loved this property. It was clean and well maintained. There was everything we needed to cook with. The beach was the best, stepping right off the front porch to the beach. Since it was private it wasn't crowded, even though gulf shores was very crowded that week. The pool was great and a great way to relax at the end of the day on the beach. Just overall a fantastic experience. When we come back will definitely look at this property to rent again.
May 19, 2020 - Website

Easter Cookout

by Eleanor
We loved Sumer of 42! SO many wonderful memories made. We enjoyed fishing, walks on the beach, swimming in the pool, hiking local trails and never missed a sunset! A shrimp boil for Easter lunch will be our new family tradition. The house has it all-lots of room, fully equipped kitchen and a deck we loved spending time on. Cannot wait to go back!
November 18, 2019 - Website

Perfect Getaway

by Adam
This rental was exactly what we needed for a quick getaway. It was clean, spacious, and well-stocked for all your cooking needs. Being right on the water is a huge bonus with a family of fishermen. This is definitely somewhere we would stay again and recommend to others.
November 28, 2018 - Website

by Chelsey
Loved this vacation stay at the Summer of 42. Great location, private beach, clean. Will be returning for many more years
September 4, 2018 - Website

Breathtaking and beautiful

by Tabitha
This house was fantastic! We only had 7 guests and plenty of room for more. The house was clean upon arrival and was fully stocked with all of our needs. Having a washer and dryer was nice to bring home clean clothes. Breathtaking views of the extremely beautiful beach and we loved how secluded it was. I highly recommend this property to groups who are looking for a quite, scenic time but are just a short drive to all the entertainment and amenities. I will stay again!!
January 12, 2017 - Website

Best Beach Trip EVER !!!!!

by Friends &
Our family has vacationed on the beach for the past 25 years and this is absolutely our best trip ever!!!..the house is just as it looks online... sooo much space and right on the beach!!!... The property staff was amazing to work with!... We will definitely be returning!!..
January 12, 2017 - Website

Beautiful place with a beautiful view

by Brittany
Gorgeous beachfront view. The house was very clean and easily accommodated our large group of family, friends, and pets. If you're needing a peaceful getaway, this is your place. We go every year to Fort Morgan and stay at one of the Harris's homes and are always extremely pleased with our stay, and plan on coming back for many years to come.
August 29, 2016 - Website

by Janet
We loved staying at Summer of 42 in Fort Morgan! We totally enjoyed being able to take our fur baby with us on our vacation, and the beaches were beautiful. Thanks for letting us stay at your property! Note from Management- We at Harris Properties enjoy hearing from our guests about the memories they create and the feedback that they provide about the properties. It is so great to hear that you and your family had a wonderful time together, even the Fur Babies!!. It makes a difference when you can all be there to create some pretty awesome memories together. We look forward in having you and your family come 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."
August 1, 2016 - Website

Great Stay

by Beth
We all enjoyed ourselves very much. over all we had a great time. Thank you, we would stay there again. Note from Management- We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Summer of 42 and hope that you will return again to enjoy another one of our Great Properties.
July 25, 2016 - Website

Summer of '42 was great

by Jennifer
Summer of '42 was great for me and my family. The living spaces were a good size for group settings and the table was perfect! Plenty of room for all of us to eat meals and play games. The location was good. We had no issues with the home for the trip and it was clean when we arrived and well kept.I would recommend the property to others and stay. Overall, great home and location ! Note from Management- Summer of 42 is a great home! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would come again. Whenever you ready to reserve another great vacation home, do not hesitate to call us here at Harris Properties so that we can help you make another year of enjoyable moments that you could cherish forever.
May 3, 2016 - Website

Summer of 42

by Darcy
We had a great time. Loved the house. Loved the proximity to the water and area attractions. We plan on coming back.
December 15, 2015 - Website

Great Stay!!

by Rebecca
Rented the house for all of November and thoroughly enjoyed my stay!! Weather was perfect most all of the month. Everything about the house was "as advertised". The beds were very comfortable, the view was awesome (right on the beach), and the Blue Angels provided several days of viewing pleasure! Will be renting this house again!!
October 20, 2015 - Website

Great time at Summer of 42

by Lynn
The house was very nice. We had plenty of room for our family. We even had a wedding in the beach right outside the house. Perfect weather and water! Plan on going again next fall!
August 10, 2015 - Website

Summer of 42

by Charles
Had a great time. House was wonderful. Will book again.
July 24, 2015 - Website

“Beautiful place with a beautiful view"”

by Carry
Gorgeous beachfront view. The house was very clean and easily accommodated our large group of family, friends, and pets. If you're needing a peaceful getaway, this is your place. We go every year to Fort Morgan and stay at one of the Harris's homes and are always extremely pleased with our stay, and plan on coming back for many years to come.
July 10, 2015 - Website

Our stay was amazing!!

by Sheri
Thank You so much!! Our stay was amazing!! We hope to come back SOON!! Thanks again
May 18, 2015 - Website

Beautiful Home

by Heather
The beach house was beautiful and very spacious. The beach area was very secluded and private, not many people were there. The only complaint I would have is the tub backed up pretty bad so by the end of your shower you were standing in a little more than ankle deep in water. We did not report this issues as it was not anything too major. Also for the price you pay for a weekend is a little high to get less than 48 hours in the beach house. Otherwise we were very pleased with the house and the location. Note from the manager: The drains can quickly get clogged to do excess sand in them. Next time you stay with us please let us know about the issue and we can handle it quickly for you. Thanks for staying with us, Brian Harris
April 28, 2015 - Website

Entire family had a blast!

by Charles
Accommodations were great and entire family had a blast. Thank you for a wonderful week-end with my family. Everyone said that they wanted to return but they wanted a longer stay next time. The 3 grand girls really enjoyed the pool even if it was a little cool and had to remove sand crabs once. We love the fact that is was not on the main strip and was very quiet. We hope to visit you again and thank you for everything.
April 6, 2015 - Website

Wonderful week--we will come again!

by Porter
Our stay was great...we had a wonderful, complete house...we LOVED the private beach...such a nice and quiet week. We will come again!
November 13, 2014 - Website

Summer of '42

by Jo and Jack
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Summer of 42. We celebrated our 25th anniversary while we were there and loved the house, fully equipped kitchen and the closeness to the water's edge. The insides were very clean and spacious. From the deck we could watch the sunrise and sunsets and there was a full moon that added to peace and quiet we were looking for. We saw dolphins everyday swimming up and down in front of us. The beauty of the area was so relaxing (which we needed the rest and quiet atmosphere this place provided) we did not want to leave. The only negative thing we could say was the windows weren't very clean and we didn't get a clear view of the water. But we sat on the deck which provided great views and the sound of waves so the windows were a minor problem. We will definitely come back there and next time may bring friends or some family with us because there is definitely enough room. Thanks for suggesting this place for us.
October 13, 2014 - Website

Summer of 42 - Fall Break Relaxation!

by Ryan
We stayed for a week during our daughter's fall break with a set of grandparents and our dog. We had an amazing time, perfect weather and the house was more than adequate. Plenty of room, private, quiet and incredible location. If I could change one thing it would be a new sofa and love seat - not very comfortable. This was a very minor detail since we were outside every waking hour. Highly recommended!!! We'll be booking again!
August 27, 2014 - Website

Perfect Beach House off the beaten path, Love AL!

by Jen
This was our first trip to AL. The beaches here are gorgeous! White sand. Beautiful. Drove from TX and it was worth the time on the road! Only con: no seashells on this beach - should've ordered some I guess (lol). House is right on the beach...only one closer to the water visible anywhere. Great location. The house was comfortable and attractive. Upstairs bedrooms stayed cool if you shut the doors. Large ceiling fans and a well-powered AC kept everyone comfortable. Downstairs bathroom a bit small but serviceable. Appliances all worked quite well. I'd give the downstairs beds a 7 out of 10. Will probably need an update soon. Same for the living room couches. There were only four in our group but the house was set up to keep many more quite comfortable. Large dining table. Big porch with lots of seating. A broken blind...rough molding here and there. But I loved the whitewashed beach decor. Yolanda was a lifesaver! I got stuck in the sand (long story, stupid decision moment) and she called someone for me to pull me out (for a fee). He was very nice and thank you again Yolanda! House location is pretty remote. Very quiet area of beach. There was a house next door so close folks on one porch can hear conversations on the other. Pool was a wonderful plus! It's on the other side of the house next door but super close and my girls loved it. It's a 3' to 5' pool. Nice for cooling off and splashing around. Gulf Shores area is about 20 minutes down a two lane road. Lots of restaurants and souvenir shops and entertainment there. And groceries. We really enjoyed our stay here and the Fort Morgan area!
April 16, 2014 - Website

Beach house

by Alma
The house was amazing. It accommodated all 8 of us. A lot of room. Never felt like we were crowded. Amazing view of the beach. We will definitely be going back! We loved it!
March 28, 2014 - Website

Wonderful Time!

by Heath
We had a wonderful time at the Summer of 42! Thank you.
January 28, 2013 - Website

Highly recommended

by David and Dorothy
2nd January stay, last year Wall Street next to Summer of 42. Perfect beach location, very private, beautiful area. Enjoyed our stays very much, will return. Mr. Harris was very quick in dealing with my complaints about minor problems, and repairs where completed. Had friends down both years, and all had a great time.
March 21, 2011 - Website

Great beach house! Perfect Location

by M
This 4 bedroom house was a perfect beach house! It was located right on the beach with beautiful views of the gulf. A very open floor plan that made everyone feel included no matter where you were in the house. There were 4 bedrooms & a room with a bunk bed. Full kitchen with everything you would need to never leave the house...it's like having your own private beach! NO CROWDS AT ALL!! It's in a very non-commercial area so if that's what you want, it's perfect!
February 4, 2011 - Website

Great Visit

by Crazy Cajun
The 4 bedroom bunk room provided everyone plenty of space and a nice view of the gulf. We had everything we needed. It is right on the beach and provided a very relaxing stay. It has 3 other rentals next door so we're thinking about a big family gathering next year. We'd certainly return and recommend the Summer of '42.
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Room Beds
Master Bedroom- 2nd floor: Queen (1)
Bedroom 2- 1st floor: King (1)
Bedroom 3- 1st floor: Queen (1)
Bunk Room-1st floor: Twin Bunk Bed (1)
Bedroom 4- 2nd floor: Twin Bunk Bed (1)
Bathroom- Bedroom 4- 2nd floor:

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