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Cottage with Beach View, Short walk to Beach. Sleeps 9/Pool/Charcoal Grill

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9127.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk, Daybed and Sofa Sleeper

1 Double Murphy Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cottage with Beach View, Short walk to Beach. Sleeps 9/Pool/Charcoal Grill

The pool at Eastside Cottages has been converted to a heated, saltwater pool!

Managed by Pam Martin, Realtor licensed in Alabama, Keller Williams AGC. Alabama Gulf Coast of Orange Beach.

NO DRUGS, NO SMOKERS, NO PARTIES, NO PETS, NO UNDERAGE DRINKING - ONLY 2 CARS ALLOWED - The owners love their property and are devoted to keeping it nice for their guests and family. If you are family oriented and love the beach, this is a great property for you! Short walk to beach - Beach View- Pool, pack-n-play, charcoal grill, air fryer/toaster oven, Wifi - Sleeps 9

"Our Refuge" is a luxurious coastal cottage located conveniently in the East Beach district of Gulf Shores with a short walk to a private beach access. A freestanding cottage with 2 Bedrooms (sleeps 4), a bunk area(Sleeps 2), a daybed(Sleeps 1 child), a fold out sleeper sofa (Sleeps 2), 3 full baths, two private balconies with views of the Gulf and within walking distance to shopping and restaurants! Short walk to beach - Beach View- Pool, pack-n-play, Wifi - Sleeps 9

Features include heated & cooled entry and storage on ground level, quartz countertops throughout, a ship-lap wall, 10' ceilings & crown molding in living room with solid plank flooring throughout, tiled shower w/ glass doors in master bath and custom tile surround tub/shower combo in guest baths, custom cabinetry, glass back-splash, stainless appliances w/ side by side refrigerator & full sized washer & dryer. Custom pool and brick paved streets.

The bedding arrangement is King, Queen, Bunks, Sofa Sleeper and a daybed. The daybed will accommodate a child. All beds are made with crisp white linen and there's a set for the sleeper sofa, too. An adequate supply of bath linens are clean and ready, just bring your beach towels and make-up removal cloths so the white bath linen is preserved. A "Pack-n-Play" is provided, also!

The master bedroom is furnished with a "mini" Keurig coffee station & fridge, plus the guest bedroom is furnished with a "mini" Keurig coffee station, as well. The kitchen is stocked with a full size Keurig and a standard coffee maker, utensils, dishes, cookware, toaster, blender, air fryer/toaster oven. Please bring your food, drinks & paper goods. You will find a "one day" supply of basic toiletries and products.

Please see the locator map for this property. Bring charcoal and lighter and beach towels. There is usually plenty of beach items left from previous guest in the carport storage bench.

Within 4 blocks or less, you will find a Dollar General, the Sunliner Diner, Mikee's Restaurant, Picnic Beach, a Surf Style beach store with a deli shop, Gulf Island Grill, Hooters and Sea N Suds, which is waterfront dining and provides shade on the beach!

Down Stairs parking area is MONITORED BY VIDEO/AUDIO SURVEILLANCE, 24/7. Rule violations may result in termination of stay without refund.

Property manager

Pam Martin, Keller Williams Realtor
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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
Must be 25 years old to book
Saturday to Saturday stays preferred during high demand seasons

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 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

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 in the city centre and near the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Zooland Mini Golf 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

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage with Beach View, Short walk to Beach. Sleeps 9/Pool/Charcoal Grill have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cottage with Beach View, Short walk to Beach. Sleeps 9/Pool/Charcoal Grill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage with Beach View, Short walk to Beach. Sleeps 9/Pool/Charcoal Grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage with Beach View, Short walk to Beach. Sleeps 9/Pool/Charcoal Grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage with Beach View, Short walk to Beach. Sleeps 9/Pool/Charcoal Grill located?

Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noface N.

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

Spring break

Very convenient and close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

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

Spring Break

We had a nice time with our family for this quick spring break getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Excellent! Really enjoyed our stay

Tremendous! Would stay again. Property management was excellent to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reece A.

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

Nice and clean

Very nice clean house. Great location and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dion H.

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

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay

The property was very clean and easy to find! The check in process was very easy and the neighbors and neighborhood was really nice. Thank you for such a great time and location. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property. Very clean. Everything was just as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana M.

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

Excellent

We flew in to Pensacola and it was just a little drive to the house. It was easy to check in. The house was beautiful and exactly as described. The beach was close and easy to access. Our trip was wonderful and Our Refuge was perfect for our trip. Mini golf was close, many places to eat were near. Great location and great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Perfect venue!

The property was great and exceptional decor was a nice touch. We had a total of 9 people at the property (2 families). 4 adults and 5 kids under 12 years of age. The pool on location was our go to for the kids, but the short walk to the beach wasn’t too shabby either. Enjoyed the week and would definitely come back for more!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Earl W.

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

Quite get away in Gulf Shores

Liked the property, we did have an issue with some blown fuses, but it was quickly addressed by the folks that maintain the property. The property is nice and clean but maybe a little far from the beach for me, requiring us to drive to the designated parking area due to all the beach parafernalia (Canopy, Chairs, Coolers, games etc.) I loved the check-in and check out changes from the last trip to the area. Everything worked seamlessly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Beautiful Beach House!!

This house is absolutely stunning! The pictures don’t do it justice. The extra touches like coffee stations in the bedrooms and the huge binder of restaurant recommendations with menus provided really put this house above the rest! The location is great is in the middle of it all but still provides a quiet, relaxing environment. This house is definitely a place we will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Dale B.

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

Stay

The pool was really to warm and house needed updating so furniture and the bedding had stains
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Debbie H.

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

Disappointed

Nice place to stay however, lighting struck our place the first night there. Lots of damage done within the condo. We had workers in and out almost the whole week. We were not able to leave the condo. Loss of work time. With our jobs because of no internet connection until the last day. Trying to work with the owner but no response as of yet We are very disappointed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevin s.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely quiet refuge near, but not too near, everything.

This turned out to be a very comfortable stay. The furnishings etc are all up-to-date & clean. Lots of room for gathering as well as for privacy. Very nice homey touches also. Shirt walks to beach & dining. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

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

We loved OUR REFUGE!

The pictures didn't do it justice and the interior is brighter than shown. Coastal calm and whimsical decor added to our enjoyment. Well equipped kitchen with open floor plan. Short walk to the beach, but know that you can't drive and park to the closest beach access. A wagon to haul your beach stuff would be good to bring. Overall, a good location! This was our first trip to Gulf Shores, would like to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Darling and fully equipped beach house

This house had every cooking and kitchen appliance we could think of! Very comfortable stay. It had a couple of quirks, as expected. We couldn’t figure out a couple of light switches, the lock on the main bedroom balcony door was tough and the dryer will sing you a tune! It works well, just a little squeaky. This was our first time to Gulf Shores and we will definitely return. We feel lucky to have found this spotless and cozy house with thoughtful owners & manager. The beach access by Sea & Suds is an easy 5-8 min walk. Employees at the Island Market welcomed us to park in their lot when we first arrived and walk to the beach. Just don’t walk near the property at the corner of 3rd St & 2nd Av. Grumpy old man yelled at my husband and scared my kids for “trespassing” by cutting the corner and walking on his driveway. We stayed clear of him after that and had no other issues. Thank you for sharing this home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

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

Wonderful vacation!!!

Our family had a wonderful trip to Gulf Shores! We enjoyed the stay at "Our Refuge". The house was beautiful and definitely met all of ours needs... and more! Everything we needed was within walking distance. We can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

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

Great stay

We all enjoyed our stay so much. The kids didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn M.

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

Fabulous home

“Our refuge” was the perfect place for our trip! Plenty of space for our four children. Great location, short trip to the beach and walking distance to many restaurants including The Hangout. We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Leah J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

The place was beautiful and decorated very well.

We enjoyed our stay. There were a few problems that I sent the real estate agent. I have not heard back from her.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

A great refuge by the sea

Excellent. Everything about this property was good. Well maintained. Décor was amazing. 5 mins from the beach, pool to cool off, close to everything.

10/10 Excellent

Jennie A.

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

Very clean & beautifully decorated-perfect

We were so relieved to see the cleanliness of this cottage. It was beautifully decorated and thoughtfully furnished. Felt as if we were staying at a friend’s home.

About the host

Hosted by Pam Martin, Keller Williams Realtor

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Why they chose this property

This is a brand new construction and it is just a short walk to the beach and has a swimming pool and a view of the Gulf! Plus, lots of dining, shopping and a great beach!

What makes this property unique

STRICT RULES: PARKING AREA I MONITORED BY VIDEO SURVEILLANCE - NO DRUGS NO SMOKERS - ONLY 2 CARS ALLOWED - Short walk to beach - Beach View- Pool, pack-n-play, WifI, Sleeps 9, Managed by Pam Martin, Realtor licensed in Alabama, Keller Williams AGC.

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English

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