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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26034 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 22, Orange Beach

$485,000

26034 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 22, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 763 SqFt Residential MLS® # 386074

Joy Sullivan Realty LLC

24568 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 502, Orange Beach

$480,000

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24568 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 502, Orange Beach

1 Bed 2 Baths 695 SqFt Residential MLS® # 380685

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24649 Cross Lane Unit 109, Orange Beach

$480,000

24649 Cross Lane Unit 109, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 948 SqFt Residential MLS® # 369542

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-600-4488

26115 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 4-a, Orange Beach

$479,000

26115 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 4-a, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,040 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379268

Levin Rinke Realty

26750 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 603, Orange Beach

$475,000

26750 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 603, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 642 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384172

IXL Real Estate-Eastern Shore

28813 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 319, Orange Beach

$475,000

28813 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 319, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 936 SqFt Residential MLS® # 383621

RE/MAX of Gulf Shores

26115 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1h, Orange Beach

$475,000

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26115 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1h, Orange Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,040 SqFt Residential MLS® # 381960

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3575 Bayou Road Unit A7, Orange Beach

$475,000

3575 Bayou Road Unit A7, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,160 SqFt Residential MLS® # 385047

Keller Williams AGC Realty - Orange Beach 251-504-1171

3575 Bayou Road Unit A2, Orange Beach

$475,000

3575 Bayou Road Unit A2, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,160 SqFt Residential MLS® # 383702

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-424-4123

26750 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 804, Orange Beach

$469,000

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26750 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 804, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 642 SqFt Residential MLS® # 363322

Bellator RE LLC Orange Beach PHONE: 251-948-5555

4645 Casablanca Drive, Orange Beach

$465,000

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4645 Casablanca Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,008 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379282

Levin Rinke Realty PHONE: 850-450-7241

4669 Casablanca Drive, Orange Beach

$465,000

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4669 Casablanca Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,008 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379287

Levin Rinke Realty PHONE: 850-450-7241

 
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