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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26953 Spyglass Drive, Orange Beach

$335,000

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26953 Spyglass Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,451 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384501

Trinity Real Estate Group LLC

4374 Lindsey Lane Unit A, Orange Beach

$330,000

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4374 Lindsey Lane Unit A, Orange Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,125 SqFt Residential MLS® # 361868

MarMac Real Estate Coastal PHONE: 251-224-6341

27070 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 40, Orange Beach

$329,000

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27070 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 40, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 912 SqFt Residential MLS® # 381289

Vacation Homes Collection LLC

24535 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 306, Orange Beach

$324,900

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24535 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 306, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 902 SqFt Residential MLS® # 365932

RE/MAX Paradise

4260 Lindsey Lane Unit B, Orange Beach

$320,000

4260 Lindsey Lane Unit B, Orange Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,126 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384794

Young's Suncoast Realty

24535 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 303, Orange Beach

$319,900

↓ $9,100

24535 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 303, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 890 SqFt Residential MLS® # 382919

Keller Williams AGC Realty - Orange Beach

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4375 Lindsey Lane Unit A, Orange Beach

$319,000

4375 Lindsey Lane Unit A, Orange Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,125 SqFt Residential MLS® # 386488

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-609-9994

24060 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 802, Orange Beach

$315,000

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24060 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 802, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 595 SqFt Residential MLS® # 382253

Luxury Coastal Vacations, LLC

23044 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 351, Orange Beach

$304,500

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23044 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 351, Orange Beach

1 Bed 2 Baths 616 SqFt Residential MLS® # 366830

Engel and Volkers Gulf Shores

23044 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 308, Orange Beach

$300,000

23044 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 308, Orange Beach

1 Bed 2 Baths 616 SqFt Residential MLS® # 383769

RE/MAX Paradise

23044 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 334, Orange Beach

$299,900

23044 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 334, Orange Beach

1 Bed 2 Baths 616 SqFt Residential MLS® # 376457

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-979-8899

25293 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 21, Orange Beach

$299,900

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25293 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 21, Orange Beach

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,132 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384421

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