Ono Island Homes on Old River | Waterfront Living Guide

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on June 28th, 2026

Ono Island Homes on Old River: A Local Guide to Waterfront Living

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There are waterfront homes on Ono Island — and then there are Old River homes.

Old River, often written as “Ole River” in local conversation, has a feeling all its own. It is wide, open, sparkling, and beautifully connected to the rhythm of Orange Beach boating life. From many Old River homes on Ono Island, you may look across the water toward Perdido Key, watch boats ease toward Perdido Pass, see dolphins moving through the current, or catch that soft Gulf Coast light that seems to change by the hour.

As someone who lives on Ono Island and loves this waterway, I see Old River homes as some of the most distinctive waterfront…

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

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on June 27th, 2026

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

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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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Modern Gulf Coast Living Rooms in 2026 | Luxury Design Trends on Ono Island and Orange Beach

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on March 8th, 2026

MODERN GULF COAST LIVING ROOMS IN 2026: THE EVOLUTION OF COASTAL LUXURY

When I walk through some of the most beautiful homes along Ono Island and throughout Orange Beach, I am always paying attention to how living rooms are evolving. Over the past few years, I have noticed a distinct shift in design. The coastal living room of 2026 is no longer about obvious “beach décor.” Instead, it is about architecture, light, and materials that quietly reflect the lifestyle of living near the water.

This new approach to coastal interiors feels more refined, more architectural, and far more timeless than the overly themed beach interiors of the past. Designers are moving away from clichés like rope accents, anchors, and seashell motifs in favor of…

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Mediterranean-Style Dream Home on Ono Island | SearchTheGulf

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on November 29th, 2025

A Mediterranean-Style Dream Home That Caught Our Eye on Ono Island

Last week I was showing property on Ono Island in Orange Beach, Alabama, and one of the buyers I am working with did what so many people do here. As we eased down a quiet street toward our next showing, he leaned forward, pointed through the windshield, and said, “Wait, what is that house?”

Framed by tall palms and a long, pale paver driveway, the home in front of us really did stop the car. It is a true Mediterranean Revival coastal estate, the kind of property that feels more like a private resort than a single-family home. I told him that while this particular residence is not currently for sale, it is a great example of a style we see in several luxury homes across Ono…

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