Found 14 blog entries tagged as Waterfront Homes Orange Beach.

Understanding Elevation Certificates on Ono Island and in Orange Beach, Alabama


Orange Beach and Ono Island Elevation Certificates

Why I Talk About Elevation Certificates With Gulf Coast Buyers

On Ono Island and throughout Orange Beach, elevation is just as important as square footage or number of bedrooms. Whether I am helping a neighbor buy a new-construction home on the island or listing a canal-front property along the back bays, the conversation always circles back to flood risk, insurance, and something called an “elevation certificate.”

On the Gulf Coast, your elevation certificate quietly controls two big things: your flood insurance cost and your peace of mind.

My goal in this article is to take the mystery out of elevation certificates and explain, in plain language,…

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Boathouses, Docks, and Piers on Ono Island: A Practical Owner’s Guide



Boathouses Ono Island

By sunset, Old River turns to gold and the silhouettes of boathouses and piers say everything about how we live on Ono Island. I’m often asked how to plan, permit, and build waterfront structures here—especially the differences between “big water” on Old River and Bayou St. John versus the interior canals. Below is the way I advise homeowners and buyers, with direct links to help you start smart.

Ono Island — https://www.searchthegulf.com/ono-island/
Orange Beach — https://www.searchthegulf.com/orange-beach/
Boating & Waterfront Living — https://www.searchthegulf.com/boating-accommodations-on-the-gulf-coast/
Ono Island New Construction —…

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Orange Beach Sportfishing Life at Perdido Pass | Meredith Amon


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Orange Beach Alabama Sportsfishing

I took this photo along the channel where boats slip past the jetties and out toward the Gulf, one of my favorite vantage points in Orange Beach. The sportfisher eased by with outriggers set like wings, hull barely kissing the water. From the shoreline you can feel the quiet urgency of mornings like this—an open weather window, clean tide lines, and a crew that knows exactly where they’re headed.

Friends and neighbors who keep their boats at Orange Beach Marina talk about this moment as the reset before a long run. Coffee in one hand, radio checks in the other,…

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From Ono Island to Gulf State Park: A Scenic Coastal Drive Through Orange Beach, Alabama

Ono Island Meredith Amon Orange Beach Alabama

By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

I recently filmed a quick video that highlights just how convenient and scenic the drive is from Ono Island to Gulf State Park—and I have to say, it’s one of my favorite routes along the Gulf Coast. Whether you’re a homeowner on Ono Island or considering a vacation property in Orange Beach, this stretch of road perfectly illustrates how connected and accessible everything is here.

From public beach access points to luxury condominiums and new construction projects, this drive gives you a front-row seat to the coastal lifestyle we all love so much.

Starting at Ono Island: Coastal Convenience at…

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