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Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8

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View of the property from the ocean side.  Blue Parrot #8 is on the left side.
Living room (1st floor)
Sunset view from the beach
Kitchen and bar sitting area (1st floor)
Living room (1st floor)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk room (2nd floor)

2 Single Bunk Beds

King bedroom (1st floor)

1 King Bed

King bedroom (2nd floor)

1 King Bed

Living room couch (1st floor)

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom (2nd floor)

1 King Bed

Singles room (1st floor)

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom (1st floor)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Hallway bathroom (2nd floor)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master bathroom (2nd floor)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8

You will absolutely love staying at Blue Parrot #8, which is right on the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Blue Parrot #8 appeared on the TV show "Island Life" (Season 4 Episode 9). This beautiful spacious gulf front 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home sleeps 14 and is complete with everything you need to have a perfect beach vacation. The shared beach front swimming pool with comfortable lounge chairs is perfect for relaxing and playing (pool heater gas charge is $60/day extra). The two beautiful large decks provide uninterrupted breathtaking Gulf views of the sparkling waters and serene sugar white sand. The first level of the home offers a spacious and fully equipped kitchen. The lovely dining table seats ten and a cozy breakfast bar seats four to five. The large and open living area provides spectacular Gulf front views. (From the pool view, the unit is the left side of the duplex.)

As of January 2025, all furniture in the home is new except for the kitchen table. Also, all bathrooms have gone through full or partial renovations (new countertops, mirrors, faucets and light fixtures). [The exterior was painted from yellow to light blue. The video still needs to be updated.]

The main level of the home features 2 bedrooms, a full bath, a kitchen, a dining area and a living room. The first bedroom on the main level has a king size bed and the second bedroom on the main level is just off of the kitchen area and has two single beds. The 2 bedrooms on the main floor share a bathroom that is accessible from the hallway. The second level of the home features 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed, a private bath and a private gulf front deck. The middle bedroom has 2 bunk beds and the north bedroom has a king size bed and they share a full size bathroom between these two rooms. The layout and design of Blue Parrot #8 are perfect for comfort, privacy and entertaining. Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, only 1.8 miles from Highway 59, Blue Parrot #8 is a perfect beach house with all of the comforts and luxuries of home.

For technology lovers, the home has internet download speeds up to 1 GB and all 6 televisions are HD TVs each with YouTube TV provided and access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc.

The unit comes with bed linens (pillow cases, sheets and blankets) and bathroom linens (bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, and bath mats). Beach towels are not provided. One roll of toilet paper is provided per bathroom. Wash cloths, dish towels, a roll of paper towels, a packet of dish washing detergent and a small bottle of dish washing liquid are provided for the kitchen.

The unit also has a very large ground level storage room we call the "Toy Closet" (see picture). It is stocked with beach chairs, beach umbrellas, boogie boards, beach toys and pool toys for use by guests. This gives you more space in your vehicle during travel since you do not have to bring these items with you. You can also use this room to store your own things so you don't have to carry them inside the living space.

The AC does not have a min/max block so you can cool the unit to your desired temperature.

We look forward to hearing from you so we can help you have the greatest beach vacation ever!

Property manager

Alex and Susan Croxton
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 3:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA, or check out an event or a game at Foley Sportsplex. 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 - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8 have a pool?

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

Is Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Gulf State Park. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Spring Break

Beautiful home and perfect location! The description of the home is accurate. It was spacious and clean! I loved that there were beach chairs, towels, and toys for the kids. We will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leya P.

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

Only one complaint

The only problem that we had was the lack of privacy on the deck. There needs to be some sort of a divider from the adjoining deck. We couldn’t hang out on the deck without having strangers there with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa T.

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

Great for families!

We had 3 families with 7 kids age ranges (0-4) and this place was great for us! Being right on the beach was perfect and everything provided was so convenient and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

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

Family vacay 2024

We loved the property, it was great for our family! We have 6 grandchildren and loved being on the beach and close to everything! Walked for ice cream almost everyday!! Plenty of room and well stocked kitchen and beach closet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Location, Location, Location

Alex was great to work with, the place was in a great location, the pool was outstanding, walking to the beach anytime you felt like it was perfect, the kitchen was well stocked with every dish we needed, the grill worked great, the closet with beach stuff to use was bonus, the extra drink refrigerator was extremely useful, and even our neighbors were outstanding. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake L.

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

Perfect

Great for a family of 6 adults, 7 kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Great location

Great location , nice house for our family of 14, Beach 20 yards out the back door, pool in back yard for evening hangouts for the teens, tv in each room and walkable restaurant. Short drive for retail shopping and other attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

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

Seattle WA & Missouri trip to Alabama

Three families: 6 adults, 5 children included grandparents, son & daughter's families ranging in age from 2 to 11. Wonderful time. Plenty of pots/pans/dishes & utensils. Enough room for everyone, very well laid out. What you see is what you get - very nice! Owners gave heads-up on one lighting issue and it was addressed immediately. They are Great communicators. A week before our arrival they sent email with links to local activities - reinforced our planned activities and allowed us to reserve one activity in advance. Overall a great experience. I would go there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Blissful Beach Home

I would rent this again. We had one minor issue and Alex sent the handyman to fix it within a few hours. The property is welll maintained. The kitchen is the best stocked rental kitchen I have ever had. The view is amazing. There are tons of pool toys. They let you crank down the AC unlike some owners that lock you on on high heat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

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

First Family Vacay in 10

The location of the property was great! The property overall was great. The owner was great when an issue arose with our shared pool. The amount of kitchen supplies was outstanding! The grill was put to good use. The bedrooms were nice. My family really enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorene R.

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

Perfect family choice for ocean and pool and convenience

My family arrived at BlueParrot #8 finding a vacation home perfect for all of our needs. Kitchen was well equipped & 1st floor bedroom& full bath was much appreciated for grandparents. The view was lovely & We loved the area, having mostly families as well as convenience store within short walking distance, as well as ice cream. The pool shared by the duplex neighbors was heated & perfect for option when beach was off limits because of rip current. Alex was available and met our needs when we reported small maintenance issues. We would definitely choose this place again, as the location, view, and layout of the space was perfect for our family of 10.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great stay with incredible view

The place was exactly like the description. It was spacious even with 8 adults and 5 kids. The view of the ocean was amazing. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray O.

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

Great Rental

This property was exactly as advertised. It is close to everything and peaceful at night! We will defiantly be booking again. Alex was great to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Great

Everything was great, enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis H.

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

Amazing beachfront property!

Hosts were amazing and responsive, the house was awesome, will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Wonderful week of fun, sun and family

The house was great! Best stocked kitchen and storage room of any house I’ve ever stayed in! Wonderful place to call “Home” for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

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

Family vacation

Very nice property, plenty of room. Enjoyed having coffee on the deck and eating a meal outside. Having a pool and beachfront was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Enjoyed the week! Easy access to beach and shopping. Great house for a large group.

Easy and convenient
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Diane L.

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

Great vacation property

My family of 16 fit comfortably in the property. It was clean, well equipped and great location! We enjoyed the beach front and kids enjoyed the pool in the evening. Went ghost crab hunting and kids loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

APRIL V.

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

This was a very great place to stay! Very accommodating for all ages!

This was a great place to stay it was clean and the property owners made the process very smooth from booking through checkout!! It was very accommodating for all ages at the house and on the beach!! We will definitely be recommending this place to others and coming back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

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

Wonderful stay

Fantastic location and house, great communication with property owner. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Amazing

The property is amazing. The location is amazing. We had 2 adults and 7 kids, everything was perfect! Will absolutely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alex and Susan Croxton

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We have been married for 35 years and we love the beach. We stay in our unit frequently so we know all the details and make sure everything is in great working condition.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because of how spacious it is, it is on the beach and it has amazing beach and ocean views.

What makes this property unique

We offer a toy closet that is stocked with beach chairs, toys, etc. This means you do not have to purchase these items or bring them with you.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests