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Reviews
10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationGulf Shores Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHangout Music Fest11 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaterville USA2 min drive
  • AirportPensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

3rd Flr Middle BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed

Main Flr E BR

1 King Bed

Main Flr W BR

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

2nd Flr W BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Flr NE BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr S BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

East 2nd Flr E BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Night Heron, East. Now Avail. 6BR, Heated Pool. Beachview. New Pics!

Night Heron, East Unit
504 West Beach Blvd

Night Heron, East Unit. 6BR 5BA Beachview Beauty. Brand new in Summer 2021 and all 5 star stays since! Folks LOVE Night Heron. Private Pool PER SIDE. Perfect location. West Beach. East side of duplex. Close to everything, including the beach! Easy beach access across street. Cross at the Stop Light right outside! Awesome, affordable. Location. Location. Location!

This listing is for the Night Heron's EAST Unit, sleeping 18.

We own both the the Night Heron, East Unit, and the Night Heron, West, Unit, or you can book them together as a 12BR, sleeping 36, as the Night Heron, East & West! Private pool PER SIDE! However you choose to slice and dice it, it will be a great stay!

BRAND NEW in 2021. High end features and furnishings. Awesome open floor plan on main level. Well accommodated kitchen with island.

LOCATION!
Walkable to Bahama Bob's, Hangout, so much more! Convenient to walk to ice cream, Island Outfitters (right across 4th street!), beverage store, Italian ice, and more! 10 minutes walk to the Hangout, 2 minutes to Bahama Bobs (we are EAST of Bahama Bobs). So close to everything, yet in your own private duplex, whether you rent one side, or both, you get your own private pool (TWO if you rent both sides!). No sharing unlike condos etc!

POOL?
You bet. Private PER SIDE! EACH UNIT has its OWN private pool. No sharing.
Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a per night surcharge for length of stay (gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Any online quote will show the optional fee and its current pricing. You may also add it after booking by simply requesting the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too.

Each side of the Night Heron sleeps 18 in beds. NO SLEEPER SOFAS

BEDDING:
Main Floor E Bedroom: King
Main Floor W Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NE Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: King + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: 2 Twin over Full Bunks (sleeping up to 6)
3rd Floor S Bedroom: King

All bedrooms have private suite bathrooms, except the bunk room. One bedroom's bathroom on each floor has hallway access as well for common use.

EXTRA FRIDGE
We added an extra fridge in an outside storage area. Pull up, unload. Done. Need a beverage while at the pool? Walk over to your fridge without having to trek inside. Full size extra fridge!

BEACH ACCESS
Beach access could not be easier! The 4th Street public beach is right across the street. How do you get there? Walk out the door, go to to the stop light in front of the property, push button, and cross the street! No crossing random places or getting yelled at for short cutting through private property!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for 4 cars per side (2 under the side, 2 in front of the side). Additional overflow parking is available a few blocks away if needed and by request.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, GRILLS ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.
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No smoking please. No pets.

Night Heron https://www.vrbo.com/2321192 12BR (2x6BR)
Night Heron East https://vrbo.com/2320929 6BR
Night Heron West https://vrbo.com/2320976 6BR

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach view

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
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Waterville USA 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.
Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk
  • Gulf State Park - 18 min walk
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Night Heron, East. Now Avail. 6BR, Heated Pool. Beachview. New Pics! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Night Heron, East. Now Avail. 6BR, Heated Pool. Beachview. New Pics!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Night Heron, East. Now Avail. 6BR, Heated Pool. Beachview. New Pics!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Night Heron, East. Now Avail. 6BR, Heated Pool. Beachview. New Pics! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Waterville USA and Zooland Mini Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home
Great property, very comfortable with all the necessities needed. Very clean and well kept! Me and my family had a great time at our stay. Very good location with easy beach access. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
A group of us stayed here for the beach volleyball Championships. We had all been to Gulf Shores several years in a row so we knew the area and this was a great location for our needs. We could quickly walk to the beach and restaurants. The house was clean and new and for everyone comfortably. We had a small problem with hot water when we checked in but the property manager replied immediately and got it taken care of. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey G., Owensboro, KY

Great house and location
Your house was great for our large family, it's been one of our favorites! The only disappointment we had is that there was no heater on the pool. The location was great as well.
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10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Highly recommend
Had a great time. Beautiful unit. Would recommend as a nice place to vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Wonderful house
Our vacation was really great, first time for myself and extended family to Gulf Shores! The house was perfect for us. I chose it on Vrbo based on not just the layout and amenities, but also the décor. Nothing disappointed! No issues with the management company. I did let them know that the garbage disposal was leaking, and the fridge filter needed changed. So hopefully they took care of those prior to the next guests' stay! Again, the house was wonderful, so close to the beach and in the middle of all the action. A little noisy out on the front balconies, but to be expected on a busy street during Spring Break. I did check out your website. If we decide to come back, we may look at one of your properties directly on the beach. My husband and I really enjoyed golfing Kiva Dunes, so may consider closer to there.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Our stay was fantastic!
The house was gorgeous, and though we were originally turned off at being between two liquor stores, it turned out to be EXCELLENT people watching! Ha! Thanks again for a wonderful stay! It will likely be a few years before we do another extended family vacation like that, but I will absolutely check out any small properties you may have for future trips for our immediate family!
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10/10 Excellent

Traci H., Lawton

Night Heron East
We have enjoyed the time and you have a great property.
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10/10 Excellent

Rhoni L.

The house was great!
The house was great!
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Wonderful week at the beach!
We enjoyed renting your house for the week! We vacay with my husbands entire family each summer and this house fit us to a tee!! Seating was plentiful and well thought out…common areas big enough for us to all enjoy being together and pool area was amazing. Loved the frig outside for overflow drinks and all the pool chairs / deck furniture. Proximity to beach was exactly (or maybe even better) than described. We absolutely enjoyed everything about our stay. If I could have requested one thing it would have been a key code lock system on the door to make it easier to lock/unlock without keeping up with a key. But other than that…happy faces all around. Thank you so much for a wonderful week at the beach!
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10/10 Excellent

Audra G.

5 stars!
Not just 5 stars, an absolute 💯 stars!!! We had a blast. How I was able to find it when I did is beyond me. I had been lookin all over since Jan/Feb for a place and was giving up. The night I booked the boys walked through askin if we were goin on vacay or not. My husband was like can't find anything guess we'll just go to the lake hse. I wasn't wanting to go bn we go almost every weekend so i said ok I'm gonna look one more time but that's it. THEN I was like umm I actually think I've found a place, its across the st from beach but HEY. My husband works for UPS, they do their vacations n Oct for the following yr so we don't have a clue yet to what week's or wldve already made reservations for there or another place yall have....possibly right on the beach. We carried our cornhole boards with us so that was a ➕ up under when it rained and/or when just wanted to stay in. ...Beautiful place. Oh and bn right by the beverage store....SCORE!! And the red light to go to the beach, another SCORE!!

10/10 Excellent

rhonda c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
We had 13 adults. The single ladies stayed in the bunk room so one bathroom was pretty busy. Quite a few stairs of course, so be aware of that. Some kind of dumb waiter or elevator to place groceries/luggage would be so nice! Overall enjoyed our stay. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Fall Vaca
This property is nothing less than amazing! We had five couples on our trip. Securing a house with five king size beds and five bathrooms at an affordable price is challenging. However, this property provided exactly what we needed at a great price. The house was equipped with everything we expected and more! We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place with plenty of space.
This house was perfect. Very clean, very spacious, and very close to everything in Gulf Shores.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation!
Perfect place for our extended family of 13. Plenty of room for all of us. Close to the beach and we loved having our own pool. Ice machine was a nice bonus. Couldn't ask for anything more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our family vacation!
The house was very accommodating with comfortable beds, a well stocked kitchen, plenty of seating in the living room/kitchen area. Being only a short walk from the beach was ideal, and having the private pool was a big plus for us. We’re already talking about our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet C., Stanton, AL 36790

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation home
Night Heron East was perfect in every way. Our family had plenty of room and we like sitting on the porch and watching traffic and people. The private pool was just right to relax in every evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANE H., Blountsville , Al

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach home
The Night Heron East is a beautiful beach house. Perfect for large families. We were a family of 17 and the Night Heron was perfect for us. Everyone had a place to sleep. Spacious living area and kitchen. Plus an extra ice maker. Short walk to the beach. Perfect location in Gulf Shores. No need to use your car. Pizza and ice cream shop next door. Restaurants within walking distance. Enjoy our stay ! We will come back😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Property
Spacious and beautiful home in Gulf Shores. Great location to the beach, restaurants, and shops. I'd highly recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W., Findlay OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Getaway
This property was beautiful. Everything we needed to start our vacation. The pool was perfect and we got plenty of use from it. The location was great. Walking distance to gift shops and the beautiful beach. Bonus for yummy pizza and ice cream 2 doors down😊
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Worked wonderfully
After being booked for 6 months…our original accommodations fell through & we were lucky enough to book Night Heron East within a couple weeks of our scheduled vacation. We could not have been happier with the change. All 9 my family members were extremely comfortable in the unit and impressed with the location. The private pool, double balconies, comfy living areas and easy access to the beach were just some of the reasons to love this place. Our first trip to Gulf Shores was a success because we lucked into staying at Night Heron East.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great place, would go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and property
Absolutely loved! Definitely will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay and everyone was happy with the accommodations.
Clean and well maintained. Lots of space for the 13 of us. Close to the beach. Well stocked. Plenty of space and parking. We enjoyed the decks though we suggest privacy screens between decks of adjacent units.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house!
This house was perfect for our family! Location was great, lots to do around us, kids could ride their bikes or walk. Beach was a short walk across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family get away
We absolutely loved this property. We went as a large family group of grandparents, parents/siblings/spouses, and kiddos. It was so spacious and comfortable for the 4 families to have both separate spaces and group spaces. It was clean and stocked with all the basic essentials. We loved the private pool and the proximity to the beach. The owners were quite accommodating and checked in by email too! We will definitely plan to stay at this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!!

Why they chose this property

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

What makes this property unique

Sometimes you want to be RIGHT at the beach, but not pay for being right ON the beach. Night Heron is the perfect balance. It is located in the middle of West Beach Blvd. It is directly across West Beach from the beach -- check out the aerial and pool shots -- and it has a private pool for each side of the duplex. Yet... it is thousands less per week than an equivalent home right across the street. Have some of those too, if that's your preference, but if you want to save some dough while staying in a great place, Night Heron is a perfect fit!

Oh, and its only a couple blocks west of Bahama Bobs, Hangout, Waves Grocery, Ice Cream, Seafood, and the Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails. Easy for an evening stroll, or a midday ice cream or beverage run!

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