Found 24 blog entries tagged as Intracoastal waterway.


How Much Does It Cost to Buy an Ono Island Home on a Canal?

A Local Guide from Search The Gulf with Meredith

How Much Does It Cost To Buy An Ono Island Home on A Canal

There is something quietly special about an Ono Island canal home.

It may not always have the dramatic sweep of open bay frontage, but for many boaters, a canal-front home is exactly the dream: protected water, a private dock, a boat lift just steps from the back porch, and the ability to ease out for a sunset cruise, an early-morning fishing run, or a quick ride toward Bayou St. John, Old River, the Intracoastal Waterway, Perdido Pass, and the Gulf beyond.

I live this lifestyle, and I understand why buyers ask me about it so often.

One client recently told me he had been waiting specifically for a canal-front home…

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Orange Beach Marina Lifestyle

Should I Dock My Boat at The Wharf Marina in Orange Beach?

A local perspective on rental slips, larger yachts, Viking and Valhalla popularity, sportfishing culture, and the future of boating along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Wharf Orange Beach Marina Boat and Yacht Slips Docking

When people ask me about The Wharf Marina in Orange Beach, I do not think the real question is what boat should I buy for The Wharf?

I think the better question is:

Should I dock my boat at The Wharf Marina, and if so, what kinds of boats make the most sense there?

As Meredith Folger Amon, I look at that question through the lens of lifestyle, fit, and the long game. The right marina should support the way you actually use your boat. It should match your boating rhythm,…

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Margaritaville Orange Beach: A New Waterfront Destination Takes Shape on the Intracoastal Waterway

Margaritaville Orange Beach Condos

As I stood overlooking The Wharf Marina recently, watching tower cranes stretch across the skyline and steel framing rise above the Intracoastal Waterway, I couldn’t help but think about how dramatically this area is evolving.

What I was looking at is the future home of Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach, one of the most anticipated waterfront developments currently under construction along Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

Located on the north side of The Wharf Marina in Orange Beach, this new resort community is creating something much more significant than another condominium project. It is introducing an entirely new waterfront…

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Ono Island: Where Simplicity Becomes the Ultimate Luxury

Ono Island luxury homes for sale

There is a moment on Ono Island when the water seems to stop — and then move again. It is subtle, almost like the island is asking you to breathe deeper, slow down, and reconnect with what matters most.

To me, that is the beauty of Ono Island.

“Simplicity is the ultimate luxury — and on Ono Island, luxury is often found in the quiet rhythm of the water, the shade of the oaks, and the textures of the Gulf Coast.”

Here, life is not defined by excess. It is defined by privacy, space, water, light, and connection. Expansive glass framing the bay. A boat resting beneath the boathouse. Morning coffee overlooking Bayou St. John. A sunset cruise toward Orange Beach. The sound of water…

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Boating Real Estate | Orange Beach | Gulf Shores

Gulf Coast Homes and Properties for Sale on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)

Why ICW property stands out for boaters, what the waterway is, and the Gulf Coast neighborhoods and communities I believe buyers should keep on their radar.

 Intracoastal Waterway Orange Beach Homes For Sale

Focus ICW Homes & Boating Lifestyle Primary Markets Orange Beach & Gulf Shores Ideal For Boaters, anglers, second homeowners, investors “For many buyers, the ICW is not just a view. It is the difference between owning coastal real estate and truly living the boating lifestyle.”

When people search for Gulf Coast waterfront property, they often focus first on Gulf-front homes or canal-front lots. But one…

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Boat + Waterfront Living | Orange Beach, Alabama

SAXDOR 320 GTO: A EUROPEAN DAY-BOAT THAT FITS THE ORANGE BEACH LIFESTYLE

 

Saxdor 320 Boat in Orange Beach Alabama Covered Boat Slip

This boat immediately caught my eye because the design language is unmistakably modern European: sharp lines, a low-profile stance, and the kind of purposeful layout that makes sense for a real boating town. From the photos, the model is clearly labeled Saxdor 320, and the configuration appears to be the Saxdor 320 GTO (walkaround deck, sporty hardtop, and day-boat attitude). One detail that also stands out is the polished stainless anchor hardware stamped Ultra Marine with “Designed & Made in Turkey,” which is a nice reminder that many premium boats are a global blend of best-in-class components.

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The Wharf Marina in Orange Beach: Renting Boat Slips and Dockage

Wharf Marina Orange Beach Alabama

The residences and condos at The Wharf in Orange Beach do not convey with an included deeded boat slip, so boating access is a separate decision I like to plan for early. The good news is that The Wharf Marina often has slips available to rent, and the dock map makes it clear why this can be such a flexible setup: there are two distinct marina areas, a West Basin (with dock zones labeled A–F) and an East Basin (with dock zones labeled G–N), so dockage can be matched to your boat size, your handling comfort, and how often you want to be right in the middle of The Wharf’s action.

The Wharf Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama: Full-Service Dockage, Fuel, Power, and…

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Gulf Coast Lifestyle + Boating

JANUARY BOATING AND SPORTFISHING IN ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA


Orange Beach Sportsfishing Yachts

 

Quick Navigation
  • Why January can be surprisingly good
  • Weather windows, fronts, and “go/no-go” habits
  • Tide, current, and why the Pass matters
  • Where I see boaters run in January
  • What’s biting and how locals approach it
  • Cold-weather comfort and gear that actually helps
  • Marina rhythm and dockside ease
  • Real estate lens: January boating teaches you what to buy
  • My simple January trip plan

Why January can be surprisingly good

January in Orange Beach is honest boating. The crowds thin out, the air turns crisp, and the water takes on that steel-blue clarity that makes the whole coast feel sharper…

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Ono Island • Orange Beach, Alabama • Waterfront Real Estate

Ono Island Real Estate, Explained.

I keep an eye on what buyers and homeowners are searching about Ono Island, and it reads like a perfect “buyer’s mind map.” People ask about celebrities, cost, gate access, rentals, HOA fees, and boating. Those questions are more than curiosity. They reveal what matters most: privacy, lifestyle, and how waterfront details translate into long-term value.

Ono island Living and Homes For Sale

Quick Navigation
  • Celebrity questions and what matters more than a name
  • Is Ono Island expensive, and why
  • Can anyone drive on Ono Island
  • Can you rent homes on Ono Island
  • HOA fees, in plain English
  • Boating amenities that move the needle on value
  • How I recommend…

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What Your Money Buys in an Orange Beach, Alabama Condos


Orange Beach Alabama Condos

As a local real estate advisor on the Gulf Coast, I’m asked every week, “What can my budget buy in an Orange Beach condo?” Here’s a clear, first-person guide—built from today’s MLS activity—on what I’m seeing across price tiers, bedroom counts, waterfront settings, and boating amenities. I’ve also included complex names you’ll recognize so you can quickly narrow your search on the Gulf, Old River, Terry Cove, Cotton Bayou, Perdido Bay, and the Intracoastal Waterway. For a deeper dive into the area, start here: Orange Beach — https://www.searchthegulf.com/orange-beach/.

Entry Level: Approximately $180,000–$400,000

Typical fit: Studios to 2 bedrooms, efficient footprints, strong…

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