''Blue Bayou'' is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath single-family home that can accommodate 15 comfortably. It features two covered boat slips, a private swimming pool, tasteful tropical d!cor and the convenience of an elevator for those who are unable to navigate stairs or just want the convenience of bringing groceries and supplies quickly and effortlessly to the upper level.
The huge master suite includes 1 King-size bed, 1 Full/Double bed and a full bath with 2 sinks as well as an enormous walk-in closet. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms each feature 1 Queen-size bed, while the 4th contains 1 Full/Double bed and 1 Twin/Single size bed. The 2nd bathroom features a pretty shell motif and the 3rd bath includes 2 sinks and an over-sized shower with double shower heads! The 5th bedroom features 2 Twin/Single beds.
The sun porch opens out to the lower deck and private swimming pool and includes 1 Twin/Single size bed and 2 ceiling fans for comfortable sleeping! The Living Room includes a comfy Queen Size Fold-out Sofa. All Bedrooms have ceiling fans and flat-screen televisions with either built-in or separate DVD players and have been thoughtfully decorated and furnished with your comfort in mind.
The home's open-concept upper level opens to the balcony complete with grill and hammock and overlooks the Pool and the Bayou. The tropical furnishings are comfortable and casual and selected for your enjoyment. The fully equipped kitchen has Corian countertops, stove, refrigerator with in-door ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, a huge amount of cabinet storage and an eat-at counter for at least 12 people. All regular small appliances are included as well as extras such as a waffle-maker, slow-cooker and popcorn maker. The desk in the kitchen area features high-speed Internet connections and a list of services and activities available in the area. There is a cabinet stocked with books, movies, games and playing cards. The two spacious living areas are complete with comfortable tropical furnishings, huge flat screen TV!s with DVD players and music systems as well as a Ping Pong table, Electronic Darts and a Playstation2 with Games! ''Blue Bayou'' also features a convenient elevator that opens to either the Kitchen or the Master Suite.
There is a huge shaded upper balcony with ceiling fans, a grill and a great view of the Bayou. Below is the completely fenced-in yard, concrete patio and covered decks overlooking the Bayou where you can watch your kids playing and swimming in the pool or see fish or occasionally dolphins jumping in the Bayou. In addition to the lower covered decks next to the boat slips there is a cute waterfront ''shack'' complete with countertops, running water and a refrigerator. This area also offers a HUGE grill and is a nice gathering place in the shade with a casual outdoor dining table and umbrella next to the Bayou. The waterfront also features two covered boat slips that will accommodate up to a 30 foot boat.There is a fish-cleaning station on the pier with a sink and running water. There is lots of parking space for cars and trailers in the large driveway and 3 car garage.
''Blue Bayou'' is minutes by boat to the Gulf of Mexico. Orange Beach public beach access and the public boat launch are both nearby and you can walk to some restaurants and bars. There are also many miles of protected water and bays to explore with small boats, pontoons, and the 2 provided kayaks, complete with paddles and life jackets. Also provided for your use are 4 bikes, 6 beach chairs, a beach umbrella and some fishing gear! Enjoy adventures leading to white sandy beach islands and Pirate!s Cove Restaurant!
Grocery and convenience stores such as Publix are very close and the outstanding Tanger Outlet mall is a thirty-minute trip by car. There are all types of shopping, family activities, movies, and live concerts at the Wharf complex. The towns of Foley and Gulf Shores offer additional nearby entertainment and shopping experiences with outstanding restaurants in all directions. You may want to venture further to explore Pensacola and Mobile, each about an hour away by car, or why not visit historical Fort Morgan which is about 30 miles west.
We think you'll find that Orange Beach is the best-kept secret along the shores of the Gulf. From the beautiful white sand, swaying palms and gorgeous ocean waters, to plenty of restaurants serving delectable seafood and icy drink concoctions, to limitless choices of fun activities and the serenity of a more casual lifestyle, Orange Beach promises to be your favorite vacation destination...and 'Blue Bayou' your favorite vacation home away from home.
OWNER'S NOTE **We are licensed by the City of Orange Beach, Alabama and authorized to engage in business as a Rental Property. HomeAway management has notified its members that some HomeAway travelers have been victims of Phishing Fraud. Unfortunately there are thieves that attempt to infiltrate email and pose as the homeowner without the homeowner ever knowing. For this reason and for the protection of our guests we ask that in addition to email communication you verify that you are dealing with us by calling the phone number shown on this site on the right side of the page under 'CONTACT THE OWNER'. We are US based and will NEVER ask a traveler to go to their bank to send a wire transfer. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation. We hope that together we can help continue to keep all of us safe.
Very Sincerely,
Bill and Susan Bosworth
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