Centrally-located Gulf front paradise w/furnished sun deck & gorgeous water view

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.4 sq m

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Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Hangout Music Fest
‪5 min drive‬
Gulf Shores Golf Club
‪9 min drive‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Nova Grande

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This Gulffront home is located down West Beach in Gulf Shores and is ready to host your next beach getaway! This large, family-friendly home has an open dining and living area with vaulted ceilings, stunning views from the primary bedroom, and a gourmet kitchen with a wooden bar. Spend fun afternoons in the living area whether chatting with your friends or watching TV. Your very own private sun deck boasts astonishing beach and Gulf views, perfect for sunbathing with a view.

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and its more than 300 animals, amazing up-close animal encounters and shows, The Track and its endless family-friendly fun with go-karts, rides, and arcade, Pinnacle 14 Theaters, Tiki's Mini-Golf, and the Alabama Gulf State Park & Pier are all a short drive away. Orange Beach Marina and Zeke's Marina offer fishing charters, dolphin cruises, and watersport rentals. Cactus Cantina, The Hangout, Lulu's, and Picnic Beach are popular restaurants you can find a short drive away.

House Rules
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
The property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

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

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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.

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Vacasa of Alabama

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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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.

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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 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 on 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 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

Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Waterville USA - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Centrally-located Gulf front paradise w/furnished sun deck & gorgeous water view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Centrally-located Gulf front paradise w/furnished sun deck & gorgeous water view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centrally-located Gulf front paradise w/furnished sun deck & gorgeous water view?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Centrally-located Gulf front paradise w/furnished sun deck & gorgeous water view located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

5 Jan 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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8/10 Good

Chelsea M.

23 Oct 2024

Long weekend getaway!

Myself, mom, and 2 kids had plenty of room in this cozy beach house. It was very clean upon arrival. It is an older home and could use some updating and improvements but was just fine for our long weekend! One thing that I believe would improve the property would be a walkway to the dune or beach from the back of the house!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

7 Oct 2024

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

Great Location-Just Okay House

The good: The house has a great location. It is close to town and it is right on the beach. It has a deck. The bad: This house is extremely dated and could use repairs. While I didn't think that would be a problem, it was. Broken tiles/caulking in the bathroom cut my foot, the spiral staircase is very narrow and the hand rail is PVC pipe that is not at all stable, the carpet has stains, the sliding glass window in the bedroom has no way of closing the blinds as the mechanism is broken, one of the beds had come apart and we had to fix it, the living room ceiling fan light doesn't really work. There are no blankets- just a comforter and sheet on each bed. The beds are in extreme need of new mattresses. The kitchen is one of the best stocked we've seen as far as dishes go. However as a word of caution- there is absolutely nothing in the way of pantry staples- We are used to at least some salt and pepper- be sure to bring your own. There were no coffee filters. We are used to receiving directions as far as what our obligations are prior to leaving and I assume you don't have to do anything as I couldn't find any information about that anywhere. In the future, we will book at a different house.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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8/10 Good

Vicki J.

19 Sept 2024

Close to the Beach!!

This is a nice house and very close to the beach. The furniture and carpet need to be cleaned or replaced but we loved the location!

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8/10 Good

Kristi M.

10 Aug 2024

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely home.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Aug 2024

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

Purple Paradise

Loved this little cottage by the sea. It was clean when we arrived - we didn't need to contact anyone for anything. It was just what we wanted and I hope to stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Dawn K.

8 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location

Good family trip with a few issues

Overall, we enjoyed our stay but had a few issues that will keep us from renting this house again. Received message 4 days prior to travel that there was an issue with fridge and that fridge would be repaired on day we were to arrive. Also stated would take 12hrs to cool. It took 48 hrs to get cold. Had to keep meat in freezer to keep from spoiling. The property is used for beach access. People walking through the property next to cars, where we were cooking to access the beach. I reached to Vacasa on day one with no help on this. During our 6 day stay had hundreds of people walking through day and night. Zero privacy! The built-in blind in the master bedroom is broken open. Didn’t get to sleep in due to 0500 sun shining into room. I noted this in a previous comment but hasn’t been repaired. Upper outlets in the room 2 do not work.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Summer M.

11 June 2024

Great property. Awful experience with Vacasa and/or property owner.

The house was perfect for our family of 8 for a week vacation. That is until we got “relocated” on a whim because Vacasa failed to reach out to us to let us know the home was UNSAFE to be in due to electrical issues.

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4/10 Poor

Rachel R.

28 May 2024

Nova

We loved the natural light in this home.

8/10 Good

Kellie R.

28 May 2024

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

Great location, beautiful place, major electrical issues.

I would rate this place 5 stars if it was not for the substantial electrical issues. Areas of the home would lose power for periods of time, weird power surges would start happening when running appliances. We went a few hours without power at one point after using the stove. If the electrical issues were addressed, I would book this place again, but I would not stay there again as is. Location is great. Place is clean and beautiful. Perfect for a family with kids when the wiring is fixed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael G.

16 May 2024

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

May 2024

Overall the house was nice and right on the beach. There were more than enough beds but not comfortable at all. The lighting in the house flickered a lot. Could not use bathroom light and kitchen light at the same time. The home is older so may need some wiring updated. The TV’s did not work upstairs. There was a dvd player but no cable to connect to tv. The shades in the patio door in the main bedroom had shades build in and one side would not close completely.Our kids had their phones and iPad and watched them. We stayed on the beach mainly, so our stay was nice. It rained the first day bad and the wind was horrible. I thought the home was very shaky and it scared my kids along we my spouse and I.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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6/10 Okay

Kris M.

19 Apr 2024

Pretty much what the reviews say

Have you ever watched the movie Summer Rental with John Candy? This house is just like that..pretty much that vintage vibe with people walking through the property all hours of the day. If you want to get to know your neighbors and everyone within walking distance this is the house for you. House was cozy and clean but could definitely use some updating. Beds are very hard and uncomfortable and broken. Living room was cozy and able to relax in. Does have a gorgeous view of the ocean! Vacasa was great and reached out to us- garbage was never taken out even when everyone elses was. Wind threw it all over and I had to clean it up! Gross

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Misty C.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great, quick getaway

The property was perfect for what we were looking for, a quick spring break getaway. The house was the perfect size for us. Was great to be able to wake up to the beach view each morning. Could be updated slightly but overall was great for price.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

16 Mar 2024

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

Amazing Location!

As advertised, this home is right on the beach. The access was thee best! It was ideal for our family Spring Break. Everything needed in the house & so much to do in the Gulf Shores area. We will be back! Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

andrea w.

16 Mar 2024

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

Cute little older beach home

Beach is right out the back door! Great location! The beds are in desperate/immediate need of replacement. If you aren't worried about sleep then its a great place to stay! The beach being so close made up for lack of sleep, but wouldn't stay again based on the beds being so worn.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly G.

2 Mar 2024

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

Perfect little getaway

Loved the house and the location! Right on the beach and hardly anyone around so it was very relaxing. Had all the amenities we needed and it was nice to have the washer and dryer. (Pack less clothes)

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

29 Feb 2024

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

Quaint Beach Cottage

My mom and I stayed at Nova Grande for a few days. The property is as listed in the posting. While the property is a bit dated it was very clean. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of pots, pans, and utensils. Be aware there is no additional paper products, salt/pepper, ziplock bags, coffee filters, etc. while this wasn’t an issue for us I just remarked it because I am used to finding those things in most beach houses I rent. There is ample sleeping spaces for you and all your guests. The loft area would be great if traveling with kids. The house could use a bit of maintenance. There are missing handles on closet doors, the closet door in the back bedroom is off its track and I couldn’t figure out how to get it back on. The slider is missing off the blinds in the front room which was disappointing because the view would be amazing from the bed if you could slide the blinds open. We very much enjoyed ourselves during our stay and I would book again. This is the furthest west I have ever stayed in Gulf Shores and I loved the area. No high rise condos which equals a much less crowded beach. Nova Grande is a real find.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

29 Dec 2023

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

Location is good

This is a good home for a family home. Not fancy but excellent location.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

20 Aug 2023

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

Good price but house needs work

One of the beds was broken. Stains on ceiling from last visitor. Cleaning crew was still cleaning at 4. So, late check in. Too many people access the beach through this property. Needs to be blocked. Good price and over all not bad but you get what you pay for.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

12 May 2023

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

Great vacation

Looked just like it did on the internet. Beach access right in your back yard, can't beat that.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Joseph F.

26 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unclean and unsafe

Upon arrival to the house, we found garbage under the couches and end tables. Also, under the beds. And by garbage, I mean left over food wrappers, food pieces, Segal feathers, and various other little trinkets. There was a blood-stained blanket that was given to us to use (which I get happens) but I don't feel it should be left at a property used for guests. The pin pad to get into the house was old and kept breaking down on us. If we were all out of the house at one time, we definitely could have gotten locked out. The appliances were old and missing pieces. For example, the blender was missing its top. The crockpot was missing its turn dial. Most of the pots and pans need to be replaced. The shades on the windows did not work, and there was this magnetic piece that was supposed to control the shades going up or down. It broke and injured my hand. The loft upstairs swayed back and forth while the wind blew... it was kind of scary lol. And the strangest cherry on top was the mysterious vacuum cleaner... We were not given a vacuum cleaner. And it was stressful because the living room is carpeted. Gosh dang crumbs all over the carpet! We didn't say anything to the staff about this, but we were meaning to. On the second to last day of us being there, I left the house for a moment to run to the store. 4 people were still in the home while I was gone. They must have been in their rooms because when I arrived back from the store, a vacuum was sitting right in the living room. It was nice to finally have a vacuum, but the problem was that nobody in the home let a staff member in to put the vacuum there. I was never notified that someone was coming. And not one person actually saw or interacted with whoever brought the vacuum. This means that someone just let themselves in. I had a baby and two young children in the house. I find this extremely inappropriate. I sent an email about this to VACSA and have not received a response. So now I thought I would write a review about it since VRBO so kindly asked me to rate my experience. Go Packers!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Terry S.

28 Feb 2023

Liked: Location

Very happy with our stay.

Very good. I would do it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

10 Feb 2023

Peaceful and Amazing

The views are amazing, the house is cozy and perfect and I will be returning!!! May God bless this house and the Owner and Property Management Company

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

25 Jan 2023

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

Stop before Florida

It was a perfect place right on the beach for a short stay before Florida. Our granddaughter and son-in-law enjoyed their 1st time to beach. A couple things they need is better towels and update on some skillets.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa E.

29 Dec 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Break

Nova Grande was situated perfectly for us to enjoy our multiple day escape. It was conveniently located. The coast and within close proximity to sites in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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