Golden Hour on Ole River: A Slice of Paradise in Orange Beach Alabama

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025  2:21pm.


Golden Hour on Ole River: A Slice of Paradise in Orange Beach


By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

Ole River Sunset Orange Beach Alabama


Last night, I found myself barefoot at the end of a wharf, quietly taking in the golden hour over Ole River in Orange Beach, Alabama. The air was soft and warm, laced with that familiar salty breeze, and the sky reflected back in layers of gold, blue, and blush on the calm water below. From where I sat, I had an unobstructed view—Ono Island to my left, a pair of pelicans gliding overhead, and a few boats returning home at idle speed, their wakes gently folding into the shoreline.

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This is one of those moments that stays with you. The kind of quiet that’s not empty, but full. Full of gratitude, rhythm, and perspective. The golden hour on Ole River isn’t just something you see—it’s something you feel in your chest. It’s healing.

As a local homeowner and real estate advisor who lives and works along the Gulf Coast, I get to experience this beauty often. But it never loses its magic. Whether I’m showing property on Ono Island, previewing a boater’s dream home along the Intracoastal, or just sharing a sunset from a client’s back deck—these moments remind me exactly why I do what I do.

This isn't just a beach town. It’s a sanctuary. Life here flows with the tides—slower, more intentional, and deeply connected to nature. And while the sunsets steal the spotlight, it’s the everyday moments that make living in Orange Beach so extraordinary. Paddleboarding at sunrise, boating with friends on a whim, biking to a dockside lunch, or simply sitting still on a breezy porch as the crickets begin their evening chorus.

If you’ve been dreaming of a home that feels like vacation—but with deeper roots—I’d love to help you find it. Whether it’s a waterfront home with big views, a canal lot with quick Gulf access, or a tucked-away inland cottage near the bay, there’s a special place here for you.

You can start your search at www.searchthegulf.com—your gateway to all real estate listings along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast.

Because here, every golden hour is just the beginning.

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5397 Bear Point Avenue, Orange Beach

$549,000

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5397 Bear Point Avenue, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 912 SqFt Residential MLS® # 372339

C Properties Sales & Managemen PHONE: 251-979-6011

25909 Canal Road Unit 202, Orange Beach

$549,000

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25909 Canal Road Unit 202, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,125 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379856

Ono Island Luxury Realty LLC

27008 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1505, Orange Beach

$548,000

27008 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1505, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 801 SqFt Residential MLS® # 375666

Brett R/E Robinson Dev OB Main: 251-981-6180

24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 4208, Orange Beach

$548,000

24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 4208, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 960 SqFt Residential MLS® # 370716

Coldwell Banker Coastal Realty

24400 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 011, Orange Beach

$545,000

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24400 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 011, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 793 SqFt Residential MLS® # 377853

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 225-247-4655

24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 3503, Orange Beach

$545,000

24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 3503, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 960 SqFt Residential MLS® # 383516

LPT Realty, LLC

24400 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 911, Orange Beach

$545,000

24400 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 911, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 800 SqFt Residential MLS® # 382085

Brett R/E Robinson Dev OB Main: 251-981-6180

4612 Bayou Court, Orange Beach

$540,000

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4612 Bayou Court, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,780 SqFt Residential MLS® # 371749

MarMac Real Estate Coastal PHONE: 251-923-6290

4851 Wharf Parkway Unit 821, Orange Beach

$540,000

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4851 Wharf Parkway Unit 821, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,289 SqFt Residential MLS® # 372504

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-223-2462

26715 Terry Cove Drive, Orange Beach

$540,000

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26715 Terry Cove Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,914 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379234

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5024 Certain Circle, Orange Beach

$539,900

5024 Certain Circle, Orange Beach

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 379990

Kaiser Sotheby's Int-GS PHONE: 251-752-7345

24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 5617, Orange Beach

$539,900

↓ $10,000

24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 5617, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 951 SqFt Residential MLS® # 380578

McDaniel Realty Group buddybeachfront@gmail.com

 
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