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

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.

View Turquoise Place Condos for Sale →

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…

54 Views, 0 Comments

Turquoise Place Condos: An August Day at One of Orange Beach’s Most Iconic Gulf-Front Addresses

Orange Beach Luxury Real Estate

Turquoise Place Condos

An August Day at One of Orange Beach’s Most Iconic Gulf-Front Addresses

Luxury Gulf-front residences, unmistakable turquoise architecture and a resort experience unlike any other along the Alabama Gulf Coast.

It is August 2026, and it is another beautiful day here in Orange Beach, Alabama. The sunlight is reflecting across the turquoise glass, the palms are moving in the coastal breeze, and Turquoise Place is every bit as striking in person as it appears in photographs.

I am truly blessed to live here. Days like this remind me why I never tire of sharing the Alabama Gulf Coast with buyers, sellers and families who dream of…

177 Views, 0 Comments

A Stay That Simply Worked: My Experience at Element by Marriott Opelika Auburn Alabama

Alabama Travel & Design | A Personal Stay

A Stay That Simply Worked: My Experience at Element by Marriott Opelika Auburn

Clean, thoughtfully planned and professionally managed—this modern Opelika hotel reminded me how much good design can shape the way a place feels

There are hotel rooms that give you a place to sleep—and then there are spaces that make travel feel noticeably easier.

I recently stayed at Element by Marriott Opelika Auburn, sometimes casually referred to as Element by Westin because the brand draws from Westin's wellness-forward philosophy. My experience was great. The hotel felt exceptionally clean, the staff carried themselves with professionalism, and the layout of my suite was thoughtfully arranged.

…

61 Views, 0 Comments

What Does It Really Cost to Furnish a College Dorm Room or Freshman Apartment?

A First-Year College Living Guide

What Does It Really Cost to Furnish a College Dorm Room or Freshman Apartment?

A complete, realistic guide for parents, guardians and family members—from the mattress topper and laptop to the sofa, washer and dryer, move-in travel and monthly household expenses.

Educational and Non-Affiliate Disclosure: I am not receiving compensation, commissions, referral fees, free products or any other financial benefit from the stores, brands or websites mentioned in this guide. Links are provided only as convenient educational resources. Prices are approximate as of August 2026 and may change based on brand, quality, availability, taxes, delivery, assembly and location. Families should compare current prices and…

427 Views, 0 Comments

Why Hurricane Straps Matter on Ono Island

Ono Island Home Building & Hurricane Resilience

Why Hurricane Straps and Clips Matter on Ono Island

How small metal connectors help the roof and walls stay in conversation when Gulf Coast winds begin to pull them apart.

There are details in an Ono Island home that ask to be admired: a beautifully proportioned roof, doors that open to a shaded porch and windows that hold the changing coastal light. Hurricane straps and clips are not usually among them. They live quietly in attics, soffits and framed walls, hidden long before the first piece of furniture arrives.

Yet these modest pieces of metal can perform one of the home’s most important jobs. They help connect the roof framing to the walls so wind uplift has a designed route…

163 Views, 0 Comments

Luxury ICF Homes on Ono Island & Orange Beach

The Ono Island Architectural & Waterfront Collection

Quiet Strength by the Water

Why ICF construction, thoughtful technology and refined outdoor living are reshaping the luxury coastal home

Written by Meredith Folger Amon | Gulf Coast Real Estate Advisor | Licensed in Alabama and Florida

There is a certain kind of quiet inside a well-built coastal home. The air feels steady. Doors close with substance. Afternoon heat stays on the other side of the glass, and the room remains calm even when a south wind gathers over the water. To me, that quiet is one of the truest forms of luxury.

On Ono Island and throughout Orange Beach, buyers are looking beyond beautiful finishes. They want homes designed for the…

353 Views, 0 Comments

Coastal Ono Island Architecture & Lowcountry Homes

The Ono Island Branded Collection

Where the House Rises to Meet the Breeze

The architecture, Southern grace and quiet boating rhythms of coastal Ono Island

There is a particular kind of house that seems perfectly at ease on Ono Island.

It rises gently above the landscape, not to make a spectacle of itself, but because elevation, shade and moving air are part of the architecture here. Its porch stretches wide beneath a silver metal roof. Dormer windows peek through the upper roofline, hydrangeas gather beside the drive, and palms mingle with the pines as though they have always grown together.

Beyond the trees, the marsh breathes with the tide.

A heron lifts from the grasses, its wings slow and deliberate…

266 Views, 0 Comments

Wind-Rated Garage Doors on Ono Island: The Largest Opening Buyers Often Overlook

Ono Island Home Design & Coastal Resilience

Wind-Rated Garage Doors on Ono Island: The Largest Opening Buyers Often Overlook

Where storm-ready engineering, salt-air durability and genuinely beautiful design meet at the threshold.

There is a particular pleasure in turning onto Ono Island and noticing how each home introduces itself. Sometimes it is a gracious stairway. Sometimes it is a standing-seam roof catching the afternoon light. And quite often, whether we consciously realize it or not, it is the garage door.

As an Ono Island homeowner, real estate advisor and lifelong student of coastal design, I see a garage door as far more than a place to park the car. It may be the largest moving wall in the house. It influences the…

357 Views, 0 Comments

Continuous Load Paths on Ono Island | Building Guide

Ono Island Home Building & Structural Resilience

What Is a Continuous Load Path—and Why Does It Matter on Ono Island?

How the roof, walls, floors and foundation are connected so a coastal home can act as one structure during high winds.

When I first walk through a beautiful Ono Island home, I notice the architecture much as any buyer might—the roofline, the quality of the light, the way the windows frame the palms and whether the rooms feel gracious rather than merely grand.

Then another part of my mind begins asking quieter questions. How is that roof attached to the walls? How do the upper walls connect to the floor system below? What carries those forces into the foundation? If the wind pulls upward on one side of the…

391 Views, 0 Comments

Impact Windows & Doors on Ono Island: Complete Guide

Ono Island Building & Coastal Renovation Guide

Impact-Resistant Windows & Doors on Ono Island

How I would balance storm protection, energy performance, privacy, views and modern coastal design

When I walk through a home on Ono Island, I am always aware of the relationship between the house and the outdoors. The windows frame ribbons of water, live oaks, palms, changing skies and the occasional boat making its way toward big water. Doors open to porches, pools and places where the salt air drifts through at the end of the day. On a barrier island, however, those beautiful openings are also among the most technically important parts of the home.

As an Ono Island homeowner, real estate advisor and neighbor—and as…

370 Views, 0 Comments