The Osprey in Orange Beach, Alabama Boater-Friendly Homes

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on February 26th, 2026

WHY I LIKE THE OSPREY IN ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA

When buyers tell me they want Orange Beach convenience without giving up boating access, The Osprey is one of the first communities I mention. It is a newer, waterfront cottage-style neighborhood on Cotton Bayou with a marina, deeded covered slips, and a resort-style pool, all in a location that keeps your day-to-day simple. 

Cotton Bayou living, with the beach right there

The lifestyle here is the rare combination of “boat-first” and “beach-easy.” The Osprey sits directly on Cotton Bayou and it is positioned across from the beach, so you can move between sand and slip without feeling like you have to plan your entire day around traffic and parking. 

“I want to walk…

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Ono Island New Construction Update (Feb 2026) | Only 7 Homes Available

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on February 25th, 2026

Ono Island New Construction Update (February 25, 2026): Inventory Tightens to 7 Homes

 

I watch Ono Island new construction closely, and the story right now is simple: supply has tightened. As of February 25, 2026, there are only 7 active new construction homes for sale on Ono Island in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Current Snapshot (Active New Construction)

Active listings: 7

What is different right now: the selection is tighter, which means the “best fit” homes can stand out faster than they did when inventory was deeper.

What That Tells Me

Fewer choices: when new construction drops to single digits, buyers either commit to the right opportunity or wait for the next wave of starts.

Quality matters more: in…

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Western End of Ono Island: No-Wake Waterfront Homes, Boathouses, Bridge Clear

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on January 16th, 2026

THE WESTERN END OF ONO ISLAND: A SLOWER, SOFTER START TO WATERFRONT LIVING

What Makes the Western End of Ono Island So Appealing

When I’m explaining Ono Island to someone for the first time, I often start at the western end because it tells the story immediately. You’re near the entrance, close to the bridge, and you can feel the pace change. In the aerial view, you can literally see how the homes “hug” the shoreline, how the docks line up like a ribbon, and how protected the water feels in this pocket of Old River.

My short version: The western end of Ono Island feels like a calm handshake at the front door of the island, especially for boaters who prefer a no-rush idle-out and an easy return home.

If you want a…

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