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😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18244.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

3rd Flr Middle BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed

Main Flr E BR

1 King Bed

Main Flr W BR

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

West 2nd Flr E BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West 2nd Flr W BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

West 3rd Flr NE BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

West 3rd Flr NW BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West 3rd Flr S BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!

Night Heron, West Unit
504 West Beach Blvd

Night Heron, West 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. West 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 WEST Unit, sleeping 18.

We do 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

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
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. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. 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.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gulf State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

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
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marcos D.

Night Heron was perfect for us. Thank you!

Everything was great! 🥰 Yay! Thanks Donna! So happy to hear you had such a fantastic long term ("Snowbird") stay in our home! Glad I could help with the return for 2026 too! Shoot me a note anytime you need anything at all. See you next year! 🙏]

10/10 Excellent

deidre r.

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

Excellent house and location

Great location house was exactly as advertised pool and parking were adequate
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MD A.

Night Heron was great, worked well for us

It was a great place, in walking distance to many places, and we enjoyed our time.

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

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

Family Vacay

Absolutely loved the house. It was spacious, close to the beach and exactly what we needed. Will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

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

Great for larger groups

Comfortable accommodations for a larger group
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Quinn G.

Another great trip to Night Heron

Our trip was awesome, once again! Your property continues to be our favorite place to stay. We're already looking at dates for next year, and are hoping to be able to reserve both sides, if it is within our budget. Appreciate your team for always being so helpful!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Great place

The house was great. We had plenty of space for our group and the layout was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Sept/Oct 2024

Night Heron has plenty of room and the location is fantastic. Short walk to the beach and the gulf made it easy to get grandkids back and forth. Pool area is a good place to wind down at the end of a busy day. Having the childrens bed rooms on the second floor (adult rooms as well) made it easy for the adults to visit and make a little noise without bothering the "littles". Would definitely recomend for families and adult groups as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

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

Best place to stay !

Very clean and perfect sized pool with very comfy furniture and walking distance to everything everyone involved on managing was extremely helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Great stay at Night Heron

We had a great stay at Night Heron West. The weather couldn't have been better. We arrived on Tuesday and left on Sunday, and I didn't see a cloud in the sky the whole time! The house was as good as it was last year. We had 11 people staying there and all were impressed with the accommodations.... it was awesome. Thank you for everything, it's been a pleasure dealing with you. [😎 "Awesome" is... awesome!! Thanks for coming back! Glad you all had perfect weather, and accommodations! Here for you if you need anything, have suggestions, or when the gang decides on the dates for the next return trip! 🙏]
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10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Beautiful place. We would definitely rent again!

The house was even more beautiful than the pictures. There was plenty of seating in the living area for the 10 of us and the kitchen was large enough for several cooks in the kitchen at any given time. The kitchen was very well stocked and the only thing we needed but was not supplied was pot holders. We also had the pool heated which we enjoyed. We would definitely rent again. [😎😎😎 Thanks Charles! Glad you all had a super time in our home for Thanksgiving, and that everything was perfect for you all! She is definitely a beauty! I love the decor. Really glad you all had a wonderful time, and I would be happy to have you all back anytime! Thanks so much! 🙏]
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Wonderful!!!

Thank you for renting your beautiful home to our family. Our stay was wonderful!! Again, we had an amazing time and love the house!!
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

Night Heron West

We stayed at Night Heron west and absolutely loved it! We loved having king beds in each room, our own pool, easy beach access, walking distance for everything, and how clean and spacious it was! [Thank you so much Melanie! Happy to hear you all had a wonderful time Night Heron, and that everything was perfect for you and the gang! You know how to reach us when ready to rock the return! 😁 Thanks again!🙏]

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

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

Beautiful place!

We loved the home and it’s location was great!!! We would do it again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

We're back!! Night Heron 2024 family vacation

We had a great week and we're already looking forward to next year-- "bounced back" with Bama Beach Houses. Thanks for all you do to ensure your guests have a great vacation! [😎😎😎 Thank you Carol! See you next year!]

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Denton

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

Family gathering

Perfect location for restaurants and beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila W., Syracuse, NY

We loved the place and the location

We loved the place and the location, it was just what we wanted and may rent again for next year, we are trying to drum up some more people to take the other side too. The place was exactly as described and pictured.
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10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

Wow! Night Heron is awesome!

What a great place, and a great price too since its across the street... but the beach access was SO easy. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

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

Awesome Place!

Our family loved this place! Beautiful, clean, well accommodated, and just steps from the beach. Loved having two refrigerators. We had a wonderful time and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

perfect for our extended family

Your management company was awesome to work with and Night Heron West was perfect for our extended family.... We loved the house, pool, ice maker, and proximity to the beach. All was great.

10/10 Excellent

Tamara V.

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

Convenient to Beach

Nice home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Valesha K.

Beautiful home

You have a beautiful home. We enjoyed our stay. We felt very comfortable and at home. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Beautiful house

We loved our visit to your property! The house is beautiful a very accommodating for my family. Pool was a big plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy McClain S., Andalusia, Alabama

Exceeded expectations!

We had a GREAT time at Night Heron West! Everything was beautiful, and met or exceeded expectations! If we travel with a large group again we will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Great stay in Night Heron

The stay was great. We enjoyed our time and didn't want to leave. Management company was quick to respond to needs and concerns. Thank you for opening your lovely home to us. [🙏 Thank you so much Garrett! Glad you all had a wonderful time in my home and that Bama Beach Houses was great in communications and supporting you as well. Reach out when ready to return! Thanks again.]

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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