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Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Great Family Getaway With A PRIVATE Pool!

Everything you want in a special family getaway!

Relax on the remote beach, fish off the private pier, enjoy a sunset from the boathouse swings, kayak the lagoon, learn to paddle board, bike on the bike path, or laze by the new custom pool. All of these are at your fingertips with a West Beach vacation to Southern Palms Cottage. Located directly across from the gulf and right on the lagoon, this home will provide the space you need for the whole family. All living and bedrooms are located on one level and the open floor plan provides exceptional space for everyone to gather. We know you will love cooking in the fully stocked gourmet kitchen with HUGE island while watching the 65 inch TV in the living room! The front porch provides the perfect spot to sip coffee in the mornings while listening to the crashing waves of the Gulf of Mexico, while the back porch allows you to feel away from the hustle and bustle of the world while watching the sunset over the pier. The long driveway and 6 covered parking spots allows you to comfortably plan your vacation without having to worry about car restrictions.

Plan your escape today and book at Southern Palms Cottage!

Amenities include:

4 Bedroom/3 Bath (2 king, 1 queen, 2 twin, pullout sofa – sleeps 10)


1.25 acre property
lagoon front water view
gulf beach access
Beach view
Ocean view
6 covered parking spaces (No 2 car parking restriction!)
large screen TV
cable/high speed internet (WIFI)
Large custom in ground pool- 16x32 (not guaranteed heated- contact me with questions)
well stocked kitchen
regular drip coffee pot
Charcoal grill
Pak-n-play
large decks with views
TVs in 2 bedrooms, 65 inch TV in Living Room
Outdoor dining
Minimum Age: 25 years old to rent

Check In: 4 pm
Check Out: 10 am

Property manager

Southern Palms Cottage & Beachside
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 14 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Family Getaway With A PRIVATE Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Great Family Getaway With A PRIVATE Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Family Getaway With A PRIVATE Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Family Getaway With A PRIVATE Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Family Getaway With A PRIVATE Pool! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gulf Shores

Tje house was great as was the location. Four and a half miles from the bustle of the main drag.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break at the Bay

It was fabulous, plenty of space for the 9 of us. Huge island for food and prep, with plenty of bathrooms. Pretty much whatever you need they have it there for you. Pool was great for the kids especially when the weather wasn’t favorable for the beach. Close walk to the beach, great swings at the bay to take in the breeze and sunset, we would definitely return!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We love this property and the owner! It’s beautiful and something for everyone in one location, fishing, swimming and beach. This is our second stay and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Vacation

Everyone enjoyed the pool, especially the kids! A short walk to the beach, which this time of year we pretty much had to ourselves. The house was beautiful with plenty of room for our family of 9. One of the best vacations in the books, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway

We stayed at the most amazing home. Wonderful quiet neighborhood, beautiful views, close to everything, wonderful owner who communicated frequently, clean, comfortable, beautifully decorated, best getaway ever. The only issue is that the pool heater is not heating as well as it should but the owner is aware and working to correct it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home!

We booked this very last minute due to being evacuated from our vacation in Cape San Blas and we were not disappointed!! The pictures depicted the house just as it is! The kitchen and living area were perfect for our 2 families. The pool is the largest we've had with a vacation rental! The owner, Ms. Becky, was very quick to respond and extremely welcoming! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip!

To start, communication with property manager was great. From check in to check out, they were super informative and responsive. They monitored pool heat temperature closely and let us know when they saw a problem (pool low on water)…let us know what to do and even called pool technician out to inspect. Property is as described and seen on the posting. Kids (and adults) loved the bay beach…tons of little wild life for the kids to observe. Kayaking was a blast…just be wary if it gets windy out. Walk to the beach was a breeze and essentially felt like we had the whole beach to ourselves. Open house concept was awesome for general entertainment. The pool setup is a huge highlight…huge pool, great temperature control during Spring. Rreak time, no complaints. Location is a bit remote (plan for 15-30 minute commute to get to most local restaurants/entertainment)… the property is so peaceful and quiet. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation Home

We loved our stay at this property. The host was so easy to communicate with, the kids loved the large (lighted) heated pool, there were lots of pool/beach toys available for us, and lots of space for our large family. It was so nice being on both the lagoon and just across from our private beach on the ocean. We will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

FAYE J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Had a great time. Loved the house. Fire ants were bad,and they came right away to spray.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation Destination

Property was beautiful and very well maintained. Owner was wonderful and very helpful. Lots of extras! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wallace H., Union

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Great House. We had an awesome time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gulf Shores Getaway

Great place to stay. The pool was nice and warm even on the cool evenings. Great location close to the beach and right on the lagoon. Becky was great and answered all our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2023 Family Vacation

Great home with lots of amenities included. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house!

The kitchen/dining/living area was amazing for cooking and hanging out. We enjoyed the heated pool and the dock for fishing and easy beach access! Comfortable beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee Dee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Family Vacay

Me and my husband, our kids and grandkids all met at this location for a family vacation and everything was fantastic. The house was perfect for what we needed and the location was great. Thank you for allowing us to make some great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

We had a wonderful week! Great location great house for our family of 8. A bit of trouble with the pool heater but was quickly resolved once we realized it wasn’t just the cooler weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Spring Break

Spring break in Gulf Shores with the family was made even better staying in this lovely home! Being between the lagoon and the Gulf adds to the beauty! The pool was the main attraction for the kids and Becky was so responsive with any issue or question we had regarding the pool. Kitchen was large and well stocked. We loved the large open living/dining/kitchen area allowing our family to be all together. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Quiet Vacation

Breathtaking veiws, spacious, clean & comforting with beautiful decor. Rented this beachouse to take kids/grandkids on a quite relaxing vacation & this property did not disappoint. From the backyard pier, abundance of available extras ( from floats, sand toys, beach wagon, canoe or kayaks as well as ice machine was amazing ! Did have issues with heated pool and she did try to resolve the issue. This was a great vacation property !
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C., Roswell, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Family Stay in Gulf Shores

We visit Gulf Shores every August before the start of the school year, and this is an amazing property from a location and amenities prospective. The access to the beach and lagoon cannot be any better, and you will not find a better pool for the kids. The pictures of the property are spot on, and Becky was great with communicating the checking-time and process. If you have the opportunitiy to book a stay, don’t hesitate to do so.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach house

We had a wonderful time. The house was fantastic. It had a giant island in the kitchen. The pool was a nice size, and the kids enjoyed the private pier. We would recommend this house to anyone. Thanks Becky!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs. Jennifer Taylor

Just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect combination!

Great house with beautiful heated pool and access to the beach across the street. Kids loved the LED lights in the pool at night! This home also had all the beach chairs, umbrellas, wagon and toys to accompany us at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

JamieN, Brentwood, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, quiet location

Love that the home is situated between two different bodies of water. The owners have a closet full of beach chairs, floats, paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes to use, and this makes it so much more fun! The kitchen and living room space is open, light and airy, and a great gathering space with limitless views of the bay. The pool is large and heated in cooler weather, which we loved and took advantage of. Beds were comfy and plenty of towels and amenities in each bathroom. Would recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Wonderful Stay

House was amazing! Owner was very hospitable and accommodating. Loved the private pool and dock. Easy access to the beach that was never crowded. Owner made sure to have activities for the whole family. We will definitely be back! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay A., LaGrange

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECTION

This home is everything you could ask for! Huge pool and wonderful location directly across from a very private beach. We loved having coffee on the air conditioned sun porch with a view of the lagoon! Communication with the owner was a breeze. Best home we’ve ever rented by far!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Southern Palms Cottage & Beachside

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We have been vacationing on the Gulf Coast for 20+ years. We loved it so much that we decided to purchase a beach home so we could customize it to fulfill all of our wants and needs in a vacation home. Although we would love to spend every week down there, we don't have the vacation time to do so, so we decided to open our home up for all to enjoy. We have tried to think of everything to make your vacation enjoyable; kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, and a beach cart. Our hope is that you will love and cherish our home as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because it was directly across the street from the beach and on the lagoon for flat water sports.

What makes this property unique

Our HUGE pool! We offer a full size (16x32) pool for your enjoyment. Plenty of room for the kids and adults.

Languages:

English

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