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From Ono Island to Perdido Pass

Where waterfront living meets Orange Beach sportfishing—and the route from a private dock becomes part of the real estate story.

By Meredith  |  Search The Gulf

There are certain moments in Orange Beach that stop me in my tracks, no matter how many times I have witnessed them. A procession of sportfishing yachts moving through Perdido Pass is one of them.

The outriggers rise against the pale blue sky. Deep hulls press through the current. White wakes gather beneath the Perdido Pass Bridge as…

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Turquoise Place Condos in Orange Beach Check-In Guide

Turquoise Place  •  Orange Beach, Alabama

Turquoise Place Check-In Guide

What guests, owners and future buyers should know about the Spectrum Resorts app, arrival times, after-hours check-in and in-stay service at Turquoise Place.

A memorable stay at Turquoise Place condos in Orange Beach begins well before anyone steps onto the Gulf-front balcony. It begins with clear arrival instructions, an efficient check-in and knowing exactly where to turn when a question arises.

I recently reviewed the Turquoise Place arrival information in detail because these operational touchpoints matter to more than vacationers. They also matter to owners and buyers evaluating a luxury rental property. A smooth arrival can shape a guest's first…

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Buying Your First Gulf Coast Rental Property

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Buying Your First Gulf Coast Rental Property

How to think about rental projections, multiple units for sale, seller motivations and your responsibility as an investment buyer

“This will be my first investment property, so I apologize for all the questions.”

Please never apologize for asking thoughtful questions. Purchasing a vacation rental or investment property is a meaningful decision, and good questions are part of the process. I am always glad to provide the property information that is available to me and help a buyer navigate the real estate transaction.

However, there is an important distinction between helping someone purchase real estate and determining whether that property will…

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Harbor Drive on Ono Harbour | Ono Island Real Estate

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Harbor Drive On Ono Harbour

Architecture, protected boat slips and the beauty of life beside the water on Ono Island

There are places on Ono Island that seem to reveal themselves slowly, and Ono Harbour is one of them.

Ono Harbour encompasses two streets—Harbor Drive and Peninsula Drive—each with its own relationship to the water. In this guide, I am focusing specifically on Harbor Drive: a distinctive stretch of Ono Island where substantial homesites, protected boating access, coastal architecture and long views across the marsh come together beautifully.

When I turn onto Harbor Drive, I immediately notice the openness. The sky seems broader here. Palms and pines frame the road,…

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Ono Island Variances vs. Permits: ACC Rules, Costs & Examples

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Ono Island Variances & Permits

A thoughtful guide to understanding the difference, navigating the ACC process and protecting your plans before purchasing, designing or building.

By Meredith  |  Search The Gulf

Owning property on Ono Island is a special privilege. It also comes with architectural standards designed to protect the island’s appearance, safety, neighboring properties and long-term value.

Two words that often arise when someone is considering a new home, addition, swimming pool, accessory structure, fence or waterfront improvement are …

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Renovating Driveways & Landscaping on Ono Island

The Search The Gulf Signature Guide Ono Island Homeownership & Coastal Design

Renovating Driveways & Landscaping on Ono Island

A thoughtful guide to creating coastal curb appeal that feels polished, intentional and wonderfully manageable.

There is a particular moment many homeowners experience when they pull into the driveway, look around and think, “This simply is not working anymore.”

I recently had that very moment on Ono Island.

What began as an effort to create a relaxed, sandy coastal landscape gradually became more maintenance than I wanted. Weeds emerged through the sand, dark mulch migrated beyond the planting beds, and the combination of gravel, sand, bare patches, shrubs and mulch made the front…

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Does Turquoise Place Have EV Charging? | Orange Beach

Turquoise Place  |  Orange Beach, Alabama

Is There EV Charging and Parking at Turquoise Place Condos in Orange Beach, Alabama?

By Meredith  |  Gulf Coast Real Estate Advisor

Yes. Turquoise Place has designated electric-vehicle charging spaces inside its covered parking garage.

I confirmed this firsthand during a visit in August 2026, when I charged my Tesla at one of the property’s ChargePoint stations. For buyers, owners and vacation guests who drive an electric vehicle, this is an increasingly useful coastal-living convenience.

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Instead of leaving the property to search for a public charging station, an EV driver may be able to recharge while enjoying time at the condominium.…

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KUSH 370 Catamaran & Orange Beach Waterfront Living

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The KUSH 370 Catamaran

Where luxury boating meets Orange Beach waterfront living

There is a particular kind of morning in Orange Beach when the water is smooth, the sky is beginning to blush and a beautiful boat slips quietly away from a private dock. The engines settle into their rhythm, the bow turns toward Perdido Pass and, almost instantly, the house and boat become part of the same story.

That is what I think about when I look at the KUSH 370 Catamaran.

This 37-foot luxury center-console catamaran feels especially well suited to the Alabama Gulf Coast because it can move comfortably between the many ways we enjoy the water here. It can be an offshore fishing boat before sunrise, an…

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From Ono Island to Perdido Pass

Ono Island, Perdido Pass & Nearby Boating Excursions | Search The Gulf

A Search The Gulf Signature Guide

From Ono Island to Perdido Pass

Nearby boating excursions—and what they reveal about waterfront real estate in Orange Beach, Alabama

By Meredith  |  Search The Gulf

On Ono Island, a home's address tells only part of its story. The more revealing question is often asked from the dock: Where can I go from here, and what will the trip feel like?

Living on the water has taught me that boating access is not a single amenity. It is a sequence—the canal behind the home, the first narrow turn, the idle-speed stretch, the route into Old River or the Intracoastal Waterway, and finally the choice to turn toward a quiet back bay…

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Ono Island Canal-Front Living | Homes, Boat Lifts & Boat Fit

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Ono Island Canal-Front Living

A Local Buyer’s Guide to Homes, Boathouses, Boat Lifts and Canal Boat Fit

“Canal-front living is appealing because the water becomes part of the home’s everyday rhythm—not simply a view in the distance.”

— Meredith, Ono Island Homeowner & Gulf Coast Real Estate Advisor

There is something wonderfully inviting about canal-front living on Ono Island. The water feels close and personal. Instead of looking across a broad expanse of open water, you experience a more intimate shoreline…

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