Winter on the Alabama Gulf Coast is a different kind of beach trip. The water is still close, the sand is still white, and the crowds of summer are gone. From about November through March, many people come to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan for a month or longer: snowbirds leaving colder weather behind, remote workers, and anyone who wants a slower stay than a one-week vacation.

A winter month here is quieter than peak summer, but the beach towns stay open. You can walk the shoreline, visit restaurants and shops in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and settle into a condo or house for longer than a weekend. Homes in Fort Morgan sit farther west, along a quieter stretch of beach. Some complexes also have an indoor pool, which is a plus when the Gulf is too cool for a swim.

Coastal South Vacation Rentals is a locally owned company in Orange Beach. We manage condos, cottages, and houses along this coast, and many of those homes offer monthly winter stays. Booking direct on this website is always lower than booking the same home on Airbnb or VRBO. You also work with our local team, not a call center.

The rates you see on each property page are nightly website rates, and they will not reflect our snowbird pricing. For the deeply discounted monthly rate, send us an inquiry from the property page, call (251) 975-2700 and choose option 1, or email info@coastalsouthvacationrentals.com. Tell us the home you have in mind and the months you want to stay. Dates and availability vary by property, and not every night of the winter season is open at every home.

A monthly stay is in the same furnished vacation rental you would book for a shorter visit. When you inquire, we will confirm the dates we can offer, the monthly rate for that home, and what the stay includes. Please do not rely on the calendar price on the website for a snowbird quote.

Starting-at figures below are confirmed monthly winter rates for that property. Homes without a starting-at figure also have deeply discounted snowbird rates, which we will quote when you inquire. Availability changes, so always confirm before you plan your travel.

Monthly rentals starting at $1,300

• Beachview 324 — Gulf Shores studio across from the beach, near The Hangout. Starting at $1,300 a month.

Monthly rentals starting at $1,800

• Sand Dollar 5 — 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Gulf Shores, near the beach, with a Gulf view. Sleeps 8. One well-behaved dog is welcome on month-long stays from November through March only. Starting at $1,800 a month.
• Gulf Village Cottage 7 — 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage in Gulf Shores, across from the beach, with two pools in the complex. Sleeps 6. Starting at $1,800 a month.
• Seahabilitated — Beachfront 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo on West Beach in Gulf Shores, with stairs to the sand and a pool. Sleeps 6. Starting at $1,800 a month.
• Harbor House B32 — Top-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo on West Beach in Gulf Shores, with Gulf views and a heated, beachfront pool. Sleeps 6. Pets are not allowed. Starting at $1,800 a month.
• Beachcomber 5 — 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo in East Beach, Gulf Shores, across from public beach access. Sleeps 6. Starting at $1,800 a month.
• Las Palmas 202 — 2-bedroom, 2-bath Gulf Shores condo with two pools and a balcony over Little Lagoon, with a walk to the beach. Sleeps 6. Starting at $1,800 a month.

Monthly rentals starting at $2,000

• Harbor Place 408 — 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in a beachfront Orange Beach complex, with direct beach access, a pool, and a hot tub. Sleeps 6. Starting at $2,000 a month.
• Sugar Beach 201 — Gulf-front 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Orange Beach. Sleeps 4. Four pools, including a heated pool. Pets are not allowed. Starting at $2,000 a month.
• Sugar Beach 271 — 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in a beachfront Orange Beach complex with four pools, one heated. Sleeps 6. Starting at $2,000 a month.

Monthly rentals starting at $2,600

• Lighthouse 516 — Gulf-front 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Gulf Shores, with a bunk room and three pools, including an indoor pool. Sleeps 7. Starting at $2,600 a month.

Monthly rentals starting at $2,700

• Seaside 5814 — Gulf-front corner 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Orange Beach, with a heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Sleeps 8. Starting at $2,700 a month.

Monthly rentals starting at $3,000

• Windward Pointe 1005 — Gulf-front 10th-floor 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Orange Beach, with an indoor heated pool. Sleeps 10. Starting at $3,000 a month.
• Caribe B 914 — 3-bedroom, 3-bath Orange Beach condo with Pass views. Sleeps 9. Caribe Resort has outdoor pools, a lazy river, and slides. Starting at $3,000 a month.

More monthly rentals with deeply discounted snowbird rates

These homes also offer monthly winter stays. Website prices will not show the snowbird rate. Send an inquiry for the deeply discounted pricing.

• Cotton Bayou 7F — 3-bedroom, 3-bath Orange Beach condo on the bayou. Sleeps 10, with an outdoor pool. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• Shoalwater 905 — Gulf-front 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Orange Beach, with a heated pool and a hot tub. Sleeps 8. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• Terrapin Station — Pet-friendly 4-bedroom, 4-bath house in Gulf Shores. Sleeps 12. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• The Landing 106 — Lagoon-front 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Gulf Shores, with a boat dock and Gulf views. Sleeps 5. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• Elegant Emersyn — Dog-friendly top-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Gulf Shores, steps to the beach. Sleeps 6. Up to two well-behaved dogs. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• Surf and Racquet Club 505B — 2-bedroom, 1-bath Gulf Shores condo with lagoon views, a pool, and a hot tub, near the beach. Sleeps 6. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• Phoenix Gulf Shores II 903 — 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo with Gulf views, a lazy river, and a slide. Sleeps 14. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• Phoenix VII 1201 — 12th-floor corner 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Orange Beach, with indoor and outdoor pools. Sleeps 8. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• Bare Feet Retreat — Fort Morgan bungalow about 200 feet from the beach. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 10. Up to two dogs welcome. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• Crystal Tower 504 — 2-bedroom, 2-bath beachfront condo in Gulf Shores. Sleeps 7. Three pools, hot tubs, and a lazy river. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• Crystal Tower 1803 — 18th-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Gulf Shores with Gulf views. Sleeps 6. Indoor pool and a lazy river. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• Crystal Tower 1901 — 19th-floor corner 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Gulf Shores with Gulf and lagoon views. Sleeps 6. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.
• Lighthouse 1813 — Gulf-front 18th-floor corner condo in Gulf Shores with a bunk room and a heated indoor pool. Sleeps 8. Deeply discounted snowbird rates.

If you are traveling with a dog, start with our pet-friendly rentals. Some monthly homes welcome a dog; many condos do not. We will confirm the pet policy for the property you choose.

Browse all of our Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and pet-friendly rentals, or read more in our FAQ. To check a monthly stay, open the property page and send an inquiry, or call (251) 975-2700, option 1.

Snowbird and monthly stay questions

When is snowbird season in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach?

Monthly winter stays are generally offered from November through March. Exact start and end dates vary by property, and not every date in that window is open at every home. Ask us for the months you have in mind.

Do the prices on the website show the snowbird rate?

No. Website prices will not reflect snowbird rates. Send an inquiry, call (251) 975-2700 and choose option 1, or email info@coastalsouthvacationrentals.com for the deeply discounted monthly pricing.

How do I inquire about a monthly stay?

Open the property page and send an inquiry, or call (251) 975-2700, option 1. You can also email info@coastalsouthvacationrentals.com. Tell us the home and the months you want to stay. We will confirm availability, the monthly rate, and what the stay includes.

Is booking direct lower than Airbnb and VRBO?

Yes. Booking direct on this website is always lower than booking the same home on Airbnb or VRBO. You also work with our local team, not a call center.

Are pets allowed on a monthly winter stay?

It depends on the property. Some homes welcome a dog; many condos do not. Sand Dollar 5 allows one well-behaved dog on month-long stays from November through March only. Start with our pet-friendly rentals, and we will confirm the rules for the home you choose.

Which areas have monthly rentals?

We have monthly stays in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan. Browse those area pages, or start with the list on this page.

What does a monthly stay include?

A monthly stay is in the same furnished vacation rental you would book for a shorter visit. Amenities vary by property and are listed on each property page. When you inquire, we will confirm the dates, the monthly rate, and what is included for that home.

How do I reach your team?

Call (251) 975-2700 and choose option 1, email info@coastalsouthvacationrentals.com, or send an inquiry from the property page.