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Spacious ocean-view home near the beach with outdoor pool & tennis court

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 18483.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    1 min walk
  • West Beach
    1 min walk
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    7 min drive
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    18 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Common space

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious ocean-view home near the beach with outdoor pool & tennis court

Doctor's Orders

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This beautiful home is located in the gated subdivision at the end of West Beach Boulevard, Laguna Key, right by the community pool and the beach walkover. Enjoy a spacious, open floor plan with a sizeable full-size kitchen with two refrigerators that opens up to the living room and dining area, perfect for a large family beach vacation or group getaway! With this home, you will also enjoy the Laguna Key subdivision's shared outdoor pool and tennis court.

The boardwalk for Laguna Key's beach access is just across the street from the subdivision. Take a short drive into town, where you'll find numerous dining and shopping options. You can also spend the day at Gulf State Park, only eight miles east, where you can hike the nature trails, fish, swim, kayak, and even golf!

THINGS TO KNOW
The climate will impact the pool temperature because the weather might be unpredictable. Therefore, sudden dips in temperature might cause the pool water's temperature to drop.
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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
  • West Beach - 1 min walk
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 7 min drive
  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min drive
  • Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious ocean-view home near the beach with outdoor pool & tennis court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious ocean-view home near the beach with outdoor pool & tennis court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious ocean-view home near the beach with outdoor pool & tennis court?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious ocean-view home near the beach with outdoor pool & tennis court located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from West Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Gulf Shores Beach and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
My family and I really enjoyed this house and location. We typically look for a slower and quieter environment and this was perfect. There is great access to the beach and pool from the house. The beach is about 100 yards on the other side of the street. Pool access was about 50 feet from the driveway just next door. The elevator turned into a pretty big hit for one of our family members that struggles with stairs. The kids were thrilled with the bunk beds and video games not to mention the beach and pool. Overall this was a great experience and we would love to come back. The only slight negative I can come up with was two of the upstairs beds seemed to be a bit saggy in the middle and made sleeping a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Richard L.

Wonderful are and veiw
Loved the neighborhood and overall beauty of this neighborhood.?
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10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Nice Home
Very convenient to pool and beach. Kids loved it. Nice gated neighborhood and home had plenty of space for multiple families. Recommend getting take out from S & S Seafood every night.
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10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Great Vacation Rental
Very clean, beautiful, comfortable home. We had 11 adults and 3 toddlers and house fit our needs very well. Very comfortable beds!!
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10/10 Excellent

Candace L.

Great Choice
This home has a good layout and even offers views of the Gulf without being on the beach. There is space inside for gathering and the walk to the beach is very short. There are a few beach chairs and one umbrella in the garage for beach use and also several usable bikes. The neighborhood is small and the people we met were friendly. Doctor’s Orders made for a a very pleasant and relaxing getaway.

8/10 Good

LISA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Time
It was a great location (secluded) !!! Our stay was awesome except for Saturday afternoon, there was a house right outside of neighborhood that was having some type of party and a lot of them decided to come to the pool and made the pool over crowded!! So we had to leave the pool. Not only were they not staying in the neighborhood the security guard was using her golf cart to bring them to the pool. But all and all it was a great stay minus that one afternoon!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
We had a great time staying here! Loved how close it was to the beach. We had plenty of space for our family of 17 people. Kids, teens, and adults. Would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Wonderful house to host multiple families. Super easy walk to the beach and perfect location close to pool. Multiple balconies also a nice plus. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Mary k.

Beautiful home with some maintenance issues
We loved the location, the beautiful and spacious house.

6/10 Okay

Leslie M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
50th Anniversary
House is large enough to accommodate a large group. Proximity to beach was good. Kitchen was good and well equipped. Overall the house seemed like it could use more oversight on basic upkeep.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
The property and setting were absolutely beautiful. Pool, tennis courts and beach we’re all we had hoped for. Beautiful gated community.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Fantastic house, poor customer service from Vacasa
Last summer (2022) my family had a different Vacasa home rented, then one week prior to check-in we were informed the home would not available (!!) We were re-assigned to Doctors Orders and actually ended up loving it - the home is great, especially because the pool next door was perfect for the 6 small kids with us. So this summer we rented Dr's Orders again (mostly for the pool!) but with no heads up and only upon arrival did we see the pool was under major construction and wouldn't be available. We called Vacasa to ask to be moved to a comparable house with a pool but there were no good options last minute. The Vacasa employees I spoke to over the phone were rude and wouldn't take responsibility. It was clear no one had come out to check status of the pool remodel based on their comments. They said things like "well it's raining today so I doubt you can use the pool anyway" and "this just happened, it's not our fault". I have to disagree - I believe it's the property manager's responsibility to monitor their properties to ensure they meet customer expectations. After several calls they ended up refunding us $500 on an $8k rental and said it's "the best they can do". Lesson learned: after back-to-back years with last minute unexpected changes to my rental, I won't be using Vacasa next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Wonderful stay!
Perfect stay for our group! Exceeded our expectations for both inside the home and out! plenty of room to spread out, beach right across the road, pool directly beside home. Lagoon just a short walk away. Our family/friends love to fish, so we're a little disappointed extended length of pier wasn't rebuilt, but still had enough room to fish. We had one plumbing issue during our stay. Tre, property care taker for Vacasa, had someone out to check within an hour. Both Tre and the young man who came out to check the problem were wonderful! Everyone agrees this will definitely be a place to stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Family Beach Trip
We loved the house. The location is great! From the balconies you can see in every direction from sunrise to sunset. Watching our family when they were at the pool, the tennis court and the boardwalk that leads to the beach is a great advantage. It is very spacious and the decor is very nice.
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10/10 Excellent

luke k.

Terrific
Everything we always wanted in a vacation rental and space galore!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Granddaughter’s 10th birthday!
We had a wonderful time, the house and location were perfect. Being right next to the pool and walk to the beach was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

Put up the new pics!!
The pictures posted are the OLD pics. If you think they are great, then you will be floored when you see the new and improved Doctor's Orders. It is an "Amazing" property....one of our best visited! There were a few glitches with the television, dated bikes and the ice makers as it appears to be in the final stages of updating. Vacasa took care of us. Have fun at the awesome pool next door, the view from the balcony, the convenience of an elevator, the space with privacy, and the short walk across the street to the beach. I'm a travel agent and know when "This is it". This is it!
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Perfect
All the space! Everyone had their own bathroom! My favorite thing was to take my daily nap on the outdoor beachside balcony upstairs… and the sound of the ocean and all of us agreed those were THE MoSt comfortable beds we had ever slept on. Our teenagers, their families who came to visit(with MORE teenagers) agreed this was THE best spot in Gulf Shores. Love that there’s no stores, arcades, etc. enjoy what you have! We all loved it. Best vacation ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelson G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

Banyan L.

Great home
This was a great home! We did have a problem with lots of construction work on the home when we were there because they were tearing the roof off. It was pretty noisy and slightly dangerous walking outside. Vacasa took care of us though and made it right which was great. The house was wonderful though besides the construction. We would stay there again as long as the construction work is all done. 😂

10/10 Excellent

Janene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Memories
We’ve stayed in several of their houses in this neighborhood. This Home offered all of the essential amenities, was close to the beach as well as the community pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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6/10 Okay

Candace B.

Beautiful Location
The location is beautiful, private. Water views from both the front and the back of the house. Right next to the pool. Doesnt sleep as many people as indicated but good and ample space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
This house was a great place for our family to stay. It is spacious. It came with great things for the beach in the garage and plenty of plates and dishes in the kitchen. The location was so close to the beach, pool, and tennis courts, and the neighborhood is good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Gulf Shores 2021 Family Vacation
We had a great time and the house was perfect. It’s location was perfect. Hope to return in the near future.
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

The Perfect Rx
Doctor’s Orders was the perfect fit for our family. Everyone had a great time. Steps away from the beautiful beach and pool. Clean and overall well stocked.

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