The sky blue exterior really kept us feeling like we got away to the tropics. The motel is a bit old fashioned with a mom-pop ownership feel. Bringing these pieces of furniture have proven to make life work outside of our home and I think help ground the girls in the chaos of changed routines. With each getaway we learn a little more on how to make traveling with toddlers easier. We set up the two pack in plays in the second bedroom and brought our own two highchairs. We booked a "suite" which consisted of a two bedroom, living room/common area and a kitchen. In the end the motel offered exactly what we needed traveling with two toddlers. The motel didn't have much online information and with it being spring break time there was limited lodging, so we took a gamble and booked it. The color palette of the homes help you feel like you have arrived on an island in the sun. A row of tall skinny houses for deep sea fisherman to stay at. When you first drive onto the island there are these "birdhouses" that caught my eye. The center of "town" has the essentials- gas station, small grocery store, church, couple restaurants and a bakery/coffee spot. Dauphin Island is a small, quiet and quaint little place off the bottom coast of Alabama. The 350 room Lodge at Gulf State Park is a full-service resort with access to an array of amenities, activities and facilities. Our home-base for the next three days was the Gulf Breeze Motel on Dauphin Island. It was sweet to finally introduce my husband and children to some of my own southern roots. We did lunch and sadly had to head south to arrive at our final destination. Sherry took us on a small driving tour around the lake telling quirks of her little gated neighborhood and how they came about landing their retirement home after living on a farm for as long as I've known them. The next day we woke to a home cooked breakfast. We landed our first night outside of Birmingham at my great aunt Sherry and uncle Jimmys lakehouse. We missed any big cities rush hour and the girls actually handled the trip really well. This time of day worked out really great. Ryan, myself and the two girls headed south right before the girls nap time. We decided last minute to head south and see family. It just so happened that our work schedules worked out that we had a long stretch of days off together and as with most getaways. I was born in Ohio but my dad was born in Alabama and also have family who still resides there. Our brand new, modern coastal neighborhood. Ryan was born in Alabama and his dad and many family members still live south. Welcome to the Gulf View Motel Come enjoy our brand new motel just steps away from the gorgeous Mexico Beach. Ryan and I, although we live and met in Ohio both have southern roots in our blood.
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