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😎 Night Heron E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
12 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 36488.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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

12 bedrooms (sleeps 36)

East 3rd Flr Middle BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

East 3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

East 3rd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

East 3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed

East Main Flr E BR

1 King Bed

East Main Flr W BR

1 King Bed

West 3rd Flr Middle BR

1 Single Bunk Bed

West 3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

West 3rd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed

West 3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed

West Main Flr E BR

1 King Bed

West Main Flr W BR

1 King Bed

10 bathrooms

East 2nd Flr E BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

East 2nd Flr W BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

East 3rd Flr NE BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

East 3rd Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

East 3rd Flr S BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

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 E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location!

Night Heron, East & West
504 West Beach Blvd

Night Heron, East & West Units, Together! 2x6BR 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 AND 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 Night Heron's EAST AND WEST Units together, for a total of 12BR (2x6BR), sleeping 36.

We own both the the Night Heron, East Unit, and the Night Heron, West, Unit, which you can book separately, 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! There is a hotel-style connecting door on the main level in the living room!

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.

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
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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. 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.
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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 E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location! have a pool?

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

Is 😎 Night Heron E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 😎 Night Heron E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 😎 Night Heron E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 😎 Night Heron E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location! 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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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reginald S.

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

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

Everything was Great!!! Othet than being Handicap Accessible. Highly recommend..Great Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Family Christmas vacation

It is a great place for big family vacation with plenty of room to play games and 2 heated pools if the beach is to cold Close to the beach, close to restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

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

Awesome

We enjoyed everything on the trip!! Our accommodations were excellent for a group of 24!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

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

Family vacation

We rented two houses side by side. The units were clean and were just as advertised. They connected well, seemed like one large 12 bedroom house. Short walk to the beach.Pools were very nice and clean. We would recommend this rental to any family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Missy M.

We loved it

We really enjoyed our trip and your place was great. We loved it. We were happy with renting both sides and it accommodated all of my family. You made it so easy to book and check it.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Night Heron was AMAZING!

This is one AMAZING house! Everyone was in awe and had a splendid time. It was just perfect that there were doors that opened up to each side making it just one large house for everyone to move freely. Now we are onto planning for the next reunion in 2 years!

10/10 Excellent

Lexi K.

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

Fun family vacation

We had our family vacation at this home in the gulf shores and we had such a fun time. We had people ranging from the ages of almost 1- 60 and everyone enjoyed it! We did bring a gate for the stairs and I would recommend so if you have littles. Overall, we had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selena J.

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

Great house!

We rented the East and West house and it was perfect for our extended family of 21. Fantastic location and very detailed and thorough communication with owners. No problems what so ever with our stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

Night Heron for baseball tournament

Everything went well, you have a very nice home. We didn't play well this week, but we have a good team that should do well in the state.... Overall, the house was really nice and accommodates our team nicely. Thank you for allowing us to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A., Albers il

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

Great Stay

House worked out great. Had a big group, 30+, and everyone had space. There is a large flight of stairs to get into the house and we had a few with that didn't do steps so well but that was the only thing mentioned. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony & J.

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

Golf Trip

This was our 33 annual Crazy Horse golf trip, we had 22 guys and the 2 houses suited us very well. We had groups hanging on the beach, pool and balcony each evening after golf. We are making plans to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Beautiful home

The house is beautiful and the side by side worked well for our family. 22 of us stayed in the house comfortably. The house is located across the street from the beach and within walking distance from several places to eat and souvenir shops. Although nested between 2 liquor stores, we had no issues with passer bys during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Amazing trip... wonderful week

We had an amazing trip. The houses were really lovely-in great shape and we appreciated them coming to check on the water leak. Next year we're on the hook for Thanksgiving in Knoxville, but sometimes we go to the gulf for summer trips. I'll go direct to the bamabeachouses site when we do! Thanks for all the great info and emails. The communication was great... we really had a wonderful week.

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Perfect everything

This place was just perfect! Location is fabulous. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants! House was new and beautiful! We had a few minor hiccups (like a flickering light bulb in our bedroom), after a quick text they came out immediately and fixed it! Management easy to work with! We rented both sides and had 25 people. Enjoyed sitting on the porch and enjoyed the shared backyard! Beds comfortable! Would stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRITTNEY T.

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

Family vacation

There ended up being 32 of us stay here and there was plenty of room, easy access to beach, walking distance from several shops and places to eat. It was easy to comminicate with property manager, we hwd 2 issues. 1 was water that she fixed within 20 minutes of call. And unfortunately the washer needed a new part but she did someone out promptly to try to fix. We had both sides so no big deal. We had a fantastic vacation and this is where we will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

whitney c.

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

Great all around!

We had a group ranging 4 months to late 60s. Everyone had a great time. House was clean and great size. Having the door between to make it like it was one big house was perfect!! Great location to go to the beach and beach area wasn’t ever too busy to find a good spot. We had one small issue that the owners handled quickly and I only mention it because they were so fabulous at taking care of it. I would highly recommend bringing baby gates if you have any young ones in the group. Stairs are slippery and steep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Beautiful inside to out!

We had a great time!! The Night Heron was absolutely beautiful from inside to out and perfectly located between TWO liquor stores! LOL! Of course the Pearl spoiled us giving us beach access! Can you just by the condominium across from the Heron and knock it down? Hahaha! Only kidding! We absolutely loved the convenience of having a fridge on the bottom level for drinks by the pool!! We look forward to booking with you again very soon! You guys are always so pleasant to deal with and of course you have the prettiest homes! Prayers for a smooth hurricane season and minimal to no damage to any of your homes!

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

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

Beautiful winter trip

Our family decided to change up our smoky mountain retreat to do a beach trip this Thanksgiving. It was fun to do something different in the off-season, and these two connected houses were a great choice. We had a group of 35 people of varying ages and physical strengths, so having the two kitchens and different levels of living space was ideal. Both kitchens were well stocked and the houses were clean. The rental company did very well at communicating and sending emails before about the check-in process and things to do locally. To get to the beach, you can easily cross at the light on W. Beach Blvd., and then it’s just a short walk across a parking lot from there. We were worried that all of our cars wouldn’t fit, but there’s a lot of space under the house and in the gravel lot to accommodate them all. We had a great trip, and we would return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

We had THE BEST time!

Oh my goodness is an understatement! We had THE BEST time! When we saw your place online, we were apprehensive at first because you never know if it will look like the pictures... Boy did it exceed our expectations! The overall design, the kitchen, the bathrooms, the balconies, the pool, the amenities... EXCEPTIONAL! You thought of everything... an ice maker!!!! We would definitely stay again and hope to do so. The management company sent me text messages and emails with codes and information which was so helpful. They even called one day to check in with us to make sure everything was good, very impressed with their service. The whole experience was fantastic! We wanted to do something special this year to celebrate, and your place was PERFECTION! The weather was absolutely beautiful as well, we just could not have asked for a better time so THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for providing a wonderful place for us to enjoy our family.

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

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

Family Holiday Trip

Me and my family really enjoyed our stay. We were looking for a place that all of us could get together at once for Christmas and I can across this place. We rented both sides and had a great time. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 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 it's only a couple blocks west of Hangout, Bahama Bobs, and much more! Easy for an evening stroll, or a midday ice cream or beverage run!

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