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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    4 min walk
  • West Beach
    5 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest
    5 min drive
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    11 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Fun, coastal home w/ ocean view, shared pool, & great location

West Side Cottage #DD - Shorely A Dream

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Soak up some sun and make this dreamy getaway your home away from home on your next vacation to Gulf Shores! Everything from the powder blue walls to the beachy decor will allow each guest to feel right at home in this coastal retreat. Start each day on the right foot and bring a cup of coffee out to the furnished balcony where you can breathe in the salty air and feel the cool breeze on your skin. When everyone wakes up, hop into the full kitchen, boasting modern appliances and beautiful stone countertops, and make a classic breakfast to fuel up for a fun-filled day ahead! When everyone returns from a day of exploring the coast and walking along sugar-white sand, the free WiFi and flatscreen TVs will allow everyone to relax in their own way.

After watching the sky change from blue to orange, everyone will be heading to bed as the stars come out. Each of the four bedrooms is located on the upper level of the home. Once at the top of the stairs, guests will find the first bedroom to the right with a king bed and easy access to the bathroom at the end of the hall. The second bedroom is to the left of the first and offers two twin beds and shares a jack and jill bathroom with the third bedroom containing a queen bed. At the left end of the hall, you will find the master bedroom with a king bed and a beautiful en suite master bathroom. To accommodate the last guests, there is a sleeper sofa available in the living area downstairs!

What's nearby:
Guests will be spoiled, as the beach is mere steps away making for easy access on and off the sand! To escape the heat, take a dip in the gulf or cool off in the shared pool before heading back to home base. If you want to venture out a bit, head into Gulf Shores proper, just three miles from your front door, and get a taste of some of the best seafood money can buy at local eateries like The Hangout Gulf Shores, De Soto's Seafood Kitchen, and Pink Pony Pub. If you brought the little ones along, Waterville USA/Escape House is just the place to get the wiggles out with waterslides, laser tag, minigolf, and more!

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Shared pool
New mattresses as of 2022
Snowbird-friendly (contact Vacasa for rates)

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

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

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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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

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 6 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 7 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun, coastal home w/ ocean view, shared pool, & great location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fun, coastal home w/ ocean view, shared pool, & great location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun, coastal home w/ ocean view, shared pool, & great location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fun, coastal home w/ ocean view, shared pool, & great location located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Wade Ward Nature Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Mera L.

Great family place
Great place for family to gather. Everything was as described only complaint ....wear shoeS, floors not very clean. Bring your on throws and blankets if you like that kind of thing...but over awesome 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Betsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great location away from the crowds
The house was in a great spot for us as we would rather be at the end of the beach away from the bigger crowds. I would definitely rent in this complex again, but will never rent another Vacasa home again. It was fine if you want to bring your own comforters for the beds, trash bags, soap to wash your hands in the bathrooms, towels to bathe with (they were so tiny and thin), toilet paper (also incredibly thin), fans for bedrooms, salt/pepper, and kleenex to name a few. We had to take time from our vacation to go buy comforters for the beds there at Walmart and that shouldn't be. As an owner of a short term rental myself, I know the items you leave for your guests to make their trip easy and this was definitely not done here. There is also absolutely no early check in allowed here, so even if the house is ready you have to sit and wait until 4pm to check in as they have a no early check in policy. If you try to call Vacasa customer service, you are not talking to anyone in Gulf Shores, Alabama as they are from a call center in another state, so if customer service is important to you this may not be the place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
This house is great! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful get away
Loved the coastal home, we could see the Gulf from the front room and saw dolphins! Great location, wonderful restaurants in the area. Would highly recommend this home as the layout is wonderful with a walking path very close that provides a great view and daily exercise.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach vacation
The home was very clean and a great location to everything. When entering the home it reeked of smoke. The twin bedroom had a very noisy fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gulf Shores West Side Cottages
The property was well maintained and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Everything from location to cleanliness was perfect. The only problem we experienced was the bathroom pocket door was off the track. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin S., McDonough, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach vaca
Pretty house, nice location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Perfect
The view, location, interior design of the home were beautiful.
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10/10 Excellent

James T.

JamesT
Location, quality residence, user-friendly, reasonable rate
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10/10 Excellent

Layna F.

Great stay
Loved everything about this house. This was the first time our family rented through any company and we will rent from Vacasa over and over !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip all around!
Our family really enjoyed our stay here and in Gulf Shores. We loved the proximity to the beach, as well as the paved green way and fishing piers on the lagoon behind the complex. The house and beds were very comfortable and spacious for our family of 5. Kitchen was well stocked. The only suggestion I have is to bring extra blankets if you tend to get cold as there aren’t any extras. (Glad I saw a previous review about that.) Overall, we had a fantastic time and will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Great place to stay.
Clean and very nice house.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda L.

Fabulous and Clean Condo!
We had a group stay with friends at this cottage and everything was perfect. We had a few issues but Vacasa was very responsive and had someone come immediately to take care of everything, and he was very helpful and polite. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Better than the pictures!
This house was perfect for our family of 8 adults and teenagers. The pictures don't do it justice- it is much larger than I expected. It is VERY stairs heavy so make sure all guests are able to walk up stairs. There is a large grill in the garage and a crockpot/ instapot in the kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Tara B.

Not a minute walk
Although we had an ocean view, the walk was not a minute walk to the beach! Not easily navigated!! House was clean and welcoming!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in walking distance from the beach
The house was spacious and clean. I gave 4 stars because there were a few maintenance issues we reported and no one from the property ever showed up to address while we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Lisa P.

Great home just lots of stairs
Beautiful home with plenty of room for adult family of 7. Would definitely stay here again and looking forward to doing just that again soon. There was an issue with the door but nothing that interferes with the stay and since it was a non emergency issue they promised to get that fixed soon. It Definitely deserves a 4+ star rating for this home just know there are a lot of stairs if your not used to a two (or three) story home your legs will get a work out. No problems with Vacasa. Easy check in and out. Wish there was public beach access closer to the house is my only complaint. It’s not a bad walk to the beach but it is about a 10 minute walk to Public beach access. Would still stay here again despite that.
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10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Love it
Everything was clean and wonderful. The wifi was slow but the house made up for that!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shasta J.

Best Accommodations
The house was clean and there was enough space for my whole family. Staff was available and very friendly. I am definitely staying again!!!!
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8/10 Good

vicki d.

Wonderful weeklong girls getaway at the beach
We four had an amazing time and appreciate the experience with Vacasa. The property was beautiful, well appointed, clean, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Some suggestions for improvement with this particular property: --the lock box is NOT located at the base of the stairs....it associated UNDER the stairs which cannot be easily seen or visualized given your written instructions and the lack of lighting under the stairs --the lock box needs to be replaced. Using the key code provided, we could not open the box after removing the keys. Keys left on top of the boxby us at departure and as had to hide the keys under the outdoor furniture while staying on property as the key box could not be accessed. Poor, cheap design. Look at Cottage EE lockbox next door which is a far superior quality lock box. --Extra trashcan liners were not left on site. If so, we could not locate them. Your communication said se would have two trash bags per can. We had one per can. No replacements. --need more washcloths per bathroom.2 washcloths per BR for a five day stay is inadequate. --outdoor lighting is very poor on this property. We never located a carport light for the parking area. The stairwell leading up to the front door is unlimited. And the first balcony lights are woefully inadequate to safely see at night while on or near the balcony. --the front bedroom is extremely hot at night despite using an overhead fan and provided floor fan. Suggest HVAC be checked in this bedroom. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

West Side Cottages
The units were amazing. They were large and very clean.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house nice location
We had a smooth stay. House was clean and each bathroom had plenty of towels and wash clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Vaca Home
Our family really enjoyed the comforts of this home. It was very spacious with the downstairs bathroom a plus. There was ample room for dining and watching TV at night. It is close to public beach access. It would be sweet if access could be granted across the street from the complex. Then again, we are use to renting places with access in front of us - we are kinda spoiled. The pool was refreshing too. Overall, it was a fantastic place to stay with our family (7 adults / two kids).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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