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Orange Beach vs. Perdido Key Vacation Rentals: Alabama or Florida?


My candid, local guide to buying a Gulf Coast vacation-rental property on either side of the Alabama–Florida line—and choosing the condominium that fits your income goals, personal use and coastal lifestyle.

By Meredith | Search The Gulf Orange Beach and Perdido Key Rental Homes Condos

“Meredith, where should I buy a vacation rental—Orange Beach, Alabama, or Perdido Key, Florida?” I hear this question often, and I understand why. The two markets sit side by side, share the same sugar-white shoreline and can be only minutes apart. Yet the ownership experience can feel surprisingly different once we look beyond the balcony view.

I am licensed in both Alabama…

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The Shotgun Start at Perdido Pass: A Front-Row Look at the Gulf Coast Masters Fishing Tournament

Bimini Babe Fishing Yacht Orange Beach Alabama 

 

Yesterday, I had the best time photographing the shotgun start of the Gulf Coast Masters fishing tournament at Orange Beach, Alabama. I went to Perdido Pass, camera in hand, and watched one beautiful sportfishing yacht after another head out toward the Gulf. The water was that unmistakable Gulf Coast blue-green, the outriggers were raised, the anglers were ready, and the energy was pure coastal excitement.

There is something special about seeing these boats in motion. From the tower views to the teak transoms, polished hulls, tuna towers, fighting chairs, and carefully rigged rods, every detail reflects the passion behind Gulf Coast…

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Sportsman Open 252 in Orange Beach, Alabama: A Practical Gulf Coast Guide That Also Thinks About Real Estate


When I’m helping buyers compare Orange Beach waterfront options, one question shows up fast: “Where will the boat live, and how do I want to use it.” The boat in this photo is a classic example of what works well here, a Sportsman Open-style center console with the glass-windshield enclosure that’s become a signature look on many Sportsman Open models.

Sportsman Fishing Boats Orange Beach Alabama Search The Gulf

I’m going to use the Sportsman Open 252 as the reference point because the proportions and enclosure in your image closely match this configuration, and it’s one of the most common “sweet spot” sizes I see across the Gulf Coast for boaters who want inshore flexibility with…

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