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Halekai III is getting a Massive Renovation--Available again starting Fall 2025

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Pool
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
12 bedrooms13+ bathroomsSleeps 42743.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

12 bedrooms (sleeps 42)

Main Fl Beachfront Sea Oats

1 King Bed

Main Fl Lagoon view Bubbles

1 King Bed

Main Fl Shells Beachfront Master

1 King Bed

Mid Fl Beachfront Coral Master

1 King Bed

Mid Fl Beachfront Dune

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Mid Fl Beachfront Seagull

1 King Bed

Mid Fl Beachfront Waves

1 King Bed

Mid Fl Lagoon View Africa

1 King Bed

Mid Fl Lagoon View Fish

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Mid Fl Lagoon View Sunset

1 King Bed

Top Fl Beachfront East Bunkroom

+3
7 Single Beds

Top Floor West Bunkroom

+3
7 Single Beds

13 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bubbles Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Main Floor Sea Oats Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Shells Master Private Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Middle Floor Waves Private Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Mid Fl Dunes Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Floor Africa Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Floor Coral Master Deluxe Private Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Mid Floor Seagull Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Floor Sunset Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Fl Shared Dune Private Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor Hall Bath for West Bunkroom

Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor Hall Bath for West Bunk Room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Halekai III is getting a Massive Renovation--Available again starting Fall 2025

If you loved Halekai III before, you won't believe what is coming. At the end of this top to bottom renovation it will have 12 bedrooms, 13.5 baths. Each of the bedrooms will have its own bathroom, and including the pair of top floor bunkrooms, it will accommodate up to 42 people.

Photos shown here are "before".

Sorry, no events including bachelor and bachelorette parties, and no groups under the age of 25.

Enjoy two full kitchens, including one custom designed for catering, ideal for entertaining a crowd. Media Room and 3 living rooms + 2 bonus rooms, each floor has common space area so you can spread out and enjoy the luxury! The private wrap-around balconies will amaze you. Each bedroom enjoys spectacular views of the Gulf or Lagoon, has its own deck. Private hot tub is perfect touch on one of the many decks. On the ground level you'll find a large private pool, and a big outdoor living space. This area is also perfect for outdoor entertaining. Pool heat are available for $60/day from October through April.

Teens can have their own private refuge on 3rd floor with two bunk rooms plus a game room with a large screen TV and kitchenette. This breathtaking home is located at the quiet end of West Beach, just a few hundred feet from the Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge. Bring the entire family and then some - everyone sleeps under one roof with private dedicated baths, 2 master suites and plenty of places for the kids.

Great for Corporate Off-Sites, Church Retreats and Family Reunions.

PLEASE NOTE: We rent from Saturday to Saturday (7 nights) during the summer season, holidays have a 4 night minimum.

Property manager

Waverly or BreAnna at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. 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

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 32 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Bobs Beach Side Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Halekai III is getting a Massive Renovation--Available again starting Fall 2025 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Halekai III is getting a Massive Renovation--Available again starting Fall 2025 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Halekai III is getting a Massive Renovation--Available again starting Fall 2025?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Halekai III is getting a Massive Renovation--Available again starting Fall 2025?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Halekai III is getting a Massive Renovation--Available again starting Fall 2025 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is just steps away from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and West Beach. Gulf Shores Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

High School Reunion for Class of 76

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was beautiful and very comfortable. We would definately book again. Although we did not have a reason to leave the property, it is convenient to restaurants and grocery stores. We are all older women and very comfortable in this home.
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10/10 Excellent

Allison V.

Halekai III

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was fantastic! We had all 11 rooms filled and had enough space for all and room for all the chefs!! The rooms were comfy and clean and the kitchens has everything we needed. We had a small wedding on the beautiful beach and a reception under the house...I could not have asked for a more perfect venue. Also, the owners were great at recommending local businesses and anything else we needed. We hope to be back for an anniversary!!
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10/10 Excellent

NADEEM S.

beautiful home on the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was one of the best vacation our family had. This home was the highlight of the vacation as this had everything that all age group wanted. It was clean and spacious and more room than we all needed but with the current Covid situation gave us all our own space that we could safely enjoy. The only negative is the property was far from the food so to pick up food daily was an event and we spend a few hours daily getting food for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house. Plenty of room. GSVR team was very responsive. Neighbor is a bit of a pain but other than that the trip was awesome.

8/10 Good

Emily B.

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

Wonderful vacation rental for a large group

This house is huge with three levels of living space and 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms. We have 23 people (12 adults and 11 kids) and it does not feel crowded at all. There are 4 sitting areas and kids den on top floor that kids stay there most of the time when they are in door. The heated pool and hot tub are very nice during the winter season. The beach is wonderful. A few minor issues that we noticed during our stay: 1) I wish the washer/dryer can be updated as it does take a long time to dry clothes. 2) Needs big pots or cookware for large parties.

6/10 Okay

Meresa M., Houston, Texas

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

This house needs a lot of TLC

The bedrooms had carpet that apparently had been wet from the storm and smelled. One of our family has Asthma and had to go to Urgent care twice for breathing treatments due to the air quality in those rooms. A dehumidifier was delivered to us but we were unable to use much because the air conditioning unit on the floor with seven bedrooms was not working for three days. Many spindles on the railing are rotted and in need of repair as well as the gate on the boardwalk. The oven door in the catering kitchen kept falling off when we opened. It is such a shame because it is a nice house in a beautiful location so very surprised it is not kept up.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicki J.

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

Magnificent

Spacious, beautifully decorated. Comfortable couches and beds. Room for everyone to spread out and relax or all be together in the very large and open kitchen/ living space.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

We had a great wedding weekend

House is beautiful!
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10/10 Excellent

Dantail M.

Best birthday ever

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantabulous time. Loved , loved, and did I say loved this vacation home. Will definitely rent again!!
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10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Great trip to the beach!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful trip - the house fit our needs perfectly!! The space allowed for multiple gathering spots and the kitchen was fantastic for family meals. The pool area can not be beat! They even had a stash of beach chairs and toys!! Any issue we had (which were not many!!) were attended to VERY quickly. We would recommend and we have already booked again for next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Patterson’s Storm Gulf Shores since 2012

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We found the Halekai lll in 2014 and fell in love with the house. We have stayed in the home 3 times and looking forward to a 4th time. Can’t say enough good things about the house. It’s perfect for a large gathering. Plenty of room for everyone . Susan and Geoff are very accommodating.
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian K.

Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful vacation home for a large family. We had the best time and didn’t need to go anywhere, everything was available from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis S., USA

family vacation from MO

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great and the pictures did not adequately show the size of the spaces.lots of room even in the bedrooms.We really enjoyed the outside balcony area with all corners having sitting areas and plenty of seating .great to have a full size set of laundry on the main and second living area.Almost needs 3rd refrigerator.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin V.

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

Perfect house for a small wedding

We came across this house a little under a year ago. Figured it was a great fit for what type of wedding we wanted to have. Small and simple on the beach. Unfortunately with the Covid 19 thing going on it caused all the beaches to be shut down. Thankfully this place has an awesome large space under the house that we were able to use to have the ceremony followed by the reception. Everything was perfect. It's a ways away from everything except a few neighbors which were of no bother. Had a few maintenance issues that were resolved in a timely fashion. The only minor flaw was the grill was way gross and had no tools to clean it. Besides that I would highly reccomend the place. Very spacious and good for large groups.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul d.

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

Terrific stay

Superb location and property!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Perfect place for a small beach wedding!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Halekai III is the perfect place for a small beach wedding. The way the house is designed with two kitchens makes catering a breeze. The house is the perfect size to host the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all in one place! This place is one for the books! The house is truly so beautiful that it’s hard to take everything in. I recommend this amazing house to anyone and Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals have been easy to contact and work with! Super great people!
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

Mom and Dad Birthday Surprise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was absolutely beautiful! There was plenty of room for all 35 of us and the view, just breathtaking! The owners are awesome and easy to work with. We are already discussing a return trip for next year. My parents had not been to the beach in 44 years! It is as close to perfect as you can get.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Home Away From Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in Halekai III for eight years now and love it. Its perfect for large families! My grandchildren are grown now and still start the countdown to next years stay the day we leave. We all do. This year we endured the tropical storm and still had a great time.
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10/10 Excellent

Norman C.

Need more large pots and chairs on porches

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice for large groups lots of room. Two small changes the owners need to make. Each is a negative 1/2 star. 1. Not enough LARGE pots to cook for 36 people.We made out because a few in our family brought their large pots. I know the guest will not take care of the pots and pans, but the owner should plan to replace the pots and pans ever few years. Also you should add some steel serving/cooking spoons. The plastic ones are too flimsy to cook and serve with. Except for the pots and pans the plates and flatware was outstanding. 2. I know the porches are not to wide, but some "Cracker Barrel" or simple plastic chairs would be nice so one can sit on the porch and watch the ocean. There are seating at each corner of the porches.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

What an Experience!

Huge home with tons of room for people to relax, entertain or just watch the ocean. Will definitely recommend. Only thing that could improve is the parking. Not enough room for how many guest can fit into the home and come and go as they please.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Alex A.

Picture perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The whole experience was very pleasant and the house was exactly as expected - fabulous!! Lots of space for all 33 of us! This property did not disappoint!! It was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Great Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home that is very private from the rest of the homes down the gulf. Lots of room to relax, entertain or simply watch the ocean. Parking is the only thing that is needed for this place to be 100% perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal F., Walker

Perfect Wedding Venue!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We held my daughters wedding at Haleki III last month. This house was beyond our wildest dreams of beautiful! It is huge and professionally decorated. The layout is perfect for a beach wedding. We had the ceremony (attended by 200 people) on the sand and the reception on the huge concrete patio under the house. We had plenty of room. The spacious house allowed us to provide accommodations for our helpers and bridesmaids. We had a couple of VERY minor issues that were taken care of immediately! The only hiccup is event parking. You will have to hire shuttles. We rented passenger vans for our needs. I would definitely recommend this location for large family gatherings and events.
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10/10 Excellent

Chare R., Cullman, Alabama

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay! Will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Halekai III

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The amount of space was perfect for our family (26 people from 2 -90), the elevator helped with my father being able to get to the other floors. The house was big enough for everyone to be together yet still have their own space. The views of the ocean and beach were fantastic. Pool was the right size for the children. Had some issues with the fridge but it was handled right away. Overall we were very satisfied, we did not use the grill, it probably needs to be replaced or cleaned really well.

About the host

Hosted by Waverly or BreAnna at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals

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Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals is a small family-owned business specializing in large beach houses. We own several homes here and also manage other family-friendly vacation homes, primarily in the West Beach area of Gulf Shores. These are all homes that we are in weekly so you are either renting from the owner, or one step away from the owner.

We appreciate you considering a stay with us.
Susan & Geoff Gaberino, Owners, Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc.

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