River Cove Drive — Street Guide on Ono Island

By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida
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I live and work on Ono Island in Orange Beach, and River Cove Drive is one of the smallest, most tucked-away cul-de-sacs on the island. The canal here provides protected water with quick access toward Old River and the Intracoastal Waterway. There are a total of 14 parcels; nine are canl-front. 

River Cove Drive. Ono Island Homes


 “River Cove Drive blends a quiet cul-de-sac with a protected canal. You get the peaceful vibe of a small street and the practicality of calm-water docking.”  Meredith Amon


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Street Overview

  • Intimate cul-de-sac with very low traffic and strong privacy.
  • Mix of canal-front and interior parcels off River Road.

  • Several canal lots capture broad vistas toward Bayou St. John and Interarity Point, giving a big-water feel from a sheltered position.

 

CANAL AND DOCKING PROFILE

  • Canal Depth:  Dredged to approximately six feet 
  • Protected, dredged canal that reduces wake and wind exposure compared with big-water shorelines.

  • Private docks and boat lifts are common; many properties also add personal-watercraft lifts, fish-cleaning stations, and upper viewing or “social” decks along the waterfront.

  • Several canal homes incorporate pools, spas, and generous waterside decks designed for everyday outdoor living and sunset watching.

 

LOTS AND OUTDOOR LIVING

  • Canal-front parcels are typically sized to accommodate a dock, lift, and comfortable entertaining zones along the water’s edge.

  • Waterside porches and decks are often oriented to capture evening color across the bay.

  • Interior parcels benefit from proximity to River Road and the island’s boating corridors without waterfront upkeep.


 “River Cove’s canal setting delivers calm docking, yet several homes capture broad perspectives toward Bayou St. John and even Interarity Point, giving you the ‘big-water’ feel from a protected position.” — Meredith

Water Access Snapshot

  • Short cruise to Bayou St. John, Cotton Bayou, and Alabama Point, then out to the Gulf via Perdido Pass.

  • From this stretch of canal, owners can reach bay and river routes without navigating under bridges.

  • Well suited to boaters who want daily convenience with calm-water docking at home.

  • Protected Canal: Protected waterfront with Gulf access and quick approach to Bayou St. John, Cotton Bayou, Alabama Point, and the Intracoastal Waterway 

Next Steps

  • Browse current Ono Island listings and I’ll curate River Cove Drive options that align with your goals.
  • Set a dock and shoreline walk-through to review approach depth, lift sizing, and turning radius based on your boat.
  • If the right fit isn’t available now, we can watch this cul-de-sac closely and review nearby canal streets off River Road.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change without notice. All details above are summarized from the listing remarks you provided for River Cove Drive.

Meredith Amon is a Gulf Coast Expert Real Estate Advisor, licensed in Alabama and Florida. She specializes in helping buyers and sellers navigate the buying and selling of homes along the Gulf Coast.

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6 Beds 6 Baths 7,078 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384580

Bellator RE LLC Orange Beach PHONE: 251-979-6600

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4 Beds 5 Baths 3,225 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384885

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28452 Ono Boulevard, Orange Beach

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RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-424-4123

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