The Driftwood Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

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Air conditioning
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Pool

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Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Hangout Music Fest
‪6 min drive‬
Gulf Shores Golf Club
‪10 min drive‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Designed with family in mind, The Driftwood Haus offers beach house living surrounded by beautiful sugar-white sand beaches and calming lagoons.

It is only a 5 minutes' walk to the ocean. This 3-bdr/4-bath 2-story house is brand new and beautifully decorated, with an open floor plan between the living areas and kitchen.

BEACH ACCESS
Beach access is provided via the city boardwalk meandering alongside of Little Lagoon, the Little Lagoon Pass Park and the Pier. Spend the day at the beach or kayaking in Little Lagoon

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Choose to either dine at home or at one of the many award-winning restaurants in the area. Gulf Shores is not just a vacation destination, it's a lifestyle - this fabulous tourist community is known for the whitest sand beaches, fishing, golfing, boating, incredible seafood and family friendly atmosphere. Create unforgettable memories with family and friends at The Driftwood Haus in sunny Gulf Shores.

POOL
Best of all, we have a resort-style pool for you to enjoy on those hot summer days. Its design and function is the definition of luxury. The water is clear and warm and the entire pool is surrounded by a sundeck to lay out and soak up some rays in-between your swim.

PETS
Our home is pet friendly! We kindly request a $100 flat fee for additional cleaning. Two pets max please. If you bring your dog, we request that you supervise them while outside.

PARKING
Up to 4 cars can be parked on the Driveway.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
For larger groups, our companion beach house (The Sand Haus) is right next door. Together, these homes can sleep up to 20 guests. Please contact us for details and availability.

Travel insurance is highly recommended to help cover you for situations such as unforeseen cancelations, weather related issues, etc.

For liability and warranty reasons, please do not undertake any repairs if you run into any issues. Instead, please contact us and we are happy to send maintenance at your convenience

Property manager

TiyaShi

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is 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.

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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Gulf State Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Waterville USA - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Driftwood Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Driftwood Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Driftwood Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Driftwood Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Driftwood Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carissa L.

30 Dec 2024

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful stay and looking forward to booking again in the future! The beach house and pool are perfect and it’s a short walk to the beach with local restaurants and attractions a short drive. The host was excellent to communicate with and we truly had an amazing vacation at this VRBO stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

6 May 2024

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

Beach Volleyball Stay

Great location to venue, excellent home and great communication with Owner. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracie G.

4 Sept 2023

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

Would give more than 5 stars if I could!

We used this property for our bachelor trip and were so pleased with every part of the process!! The staff was very responsive to any issues and the house was so nice!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

23 Feb 2023

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

Great beach rental!

This place is so cozy and homey. Everything you could want from a beach rental. And love that they are accommodating of pets. Thanks so much!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose G.

24 Feb 2023

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

Beautiful cottage.

The Cottage had everything we needed and then some. Perfect location. The host were quick to respond and very friendly. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille M.

18 Mar 2023

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

A Fun Time and a Great Stay

This property was so nice and so much bigger than the pictures make it seem. Everything was so clean and pristine upon arrival. It was only around an 8 minute walk to the beach. Definitely would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

16 May 2023

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

Amazing!!!!!

We can not stop talking about how amazing this place was. We are definitely booking again for next year. Thank you so much for the great weekend away from Memphis,TN. We loved the house and location.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie B., Ocean Springs, MS

6 June 2023

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

Perfect Family Vacay!

Cottage was very clean, well decorated and well maintained. The pool is very near the unit, had tons of chairs/tables and an on-site restroom large enough to change in! Short walk to the beach and close to restaurants and shopping. Communication with owners was excellent!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ W.

16 June 2023

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

Great place and a great experience!

We loved this property, it was very clean, well prepared and offered plenty of space for our family. A bathroom for every bedroom is such a blessing, it is close to the beach, and the pool was perfect for us. Communications with the host were exceptional. Pet friendly on top of everything made this the perfect place for us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Madison, Wisconsin

18 Jan 2023

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

Very Nice Property!

The Beach Haus is a solid structure & fairly new construction. Nicely decorated with well appointed amenities. It's in a great location (across the street from the beach, but easily accessible). Close to everything like shopping & restaurants. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerry p.

26 Mar 2023

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

Love Gulf Shores, AL!

We enjoyed the area and found our property manager, Tiyashi, to be terrific and very sensitive to our needs and requests. Jerry & Tammy Peacock

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M., Fairhope

27 Feb 2023

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

Perfect getaway!

We just returned from the most relaxing and enjoyable stay we have ever had in Gulf Shores. This house was amazing, perfect for our family in every way. Close walk to the beach, nice walking trail away from traffic to walk our dog and for kids to ride bikes. TiyaShi is an incredible owner and checked on us to make sure had everything we needed. We will definitely return for another stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

13 Apr 2023

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

Amazing!

We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful property. The owner was amazing. She immediately helped us with anything we needed. We will definitely go back! Couldn’t have gone better.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Mar 2023

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

Nice property in a great location

I was in town for a short stay and this property was available at a great price. Everything was clean when I arrived and the house was in great shape. The neighborhood was quiet and in a great location with quick access to the beach and lagoon. The owner reached out multiple times to make sure everything was good.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

LindsayandGreg O.

2 July 2023

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

Baseball / Beach Trip - So MUCH FUN!!!

We came to Gulf Shores for a Perfect Game baseball tournament and wanted to find a place close to the beach to enjoy between games and in the evening. This property was perfect!!! It was exactly the size we needed and was beautiful and clean! The walk to the beach was easy. We had such a peaceful trip. Thank you so much!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

2 May 2023

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

April 2023

We absolutely loved the house. We also appreciate that it was dog friendly, which can be hard to find. We are planning on staying at the same unit in October. The common areas were beautiful and great for dog walking. We have already recommended these units to friends.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T., Signal Mtn. TN

4 Jan 2023

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

Awesome fresh n clean and comfy!

Great location...only a few VERY short mins walk to the beach, Property was in amazing like new shape. everything we needed was available to us. Pool was very nice, easy parking under the unit. Just steps to the Lagoon was a bonus trails to ride bikes /walk dogs! Property owner was very accommodating and only a text away. We will be back again soon for another family get-away!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mickey B.

2 Apr 2023

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

Gulf Shores Gem

This was a fantastic cottage property. All modern and beautiful inside. Equipped with beach chairs and toys for our stay. A short walk to the beach. Nice walking trail located right next to property with beautiful views of the bay. Great communication with property management. Huge Plus, super dog friendly. Our fur baby loved her stay as well. Again, thank you for everything. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge B.

26 Aug 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent but needs improvement

The property itself is a good place at a good location. There are a number of things that need to be attended to however- 1. Deep cleaning needs to happen after every guest. Everything other than the bathrooms was only surface cleaned. There are stains and dirty parts of the property that are easily visible. 2. The beds- especially the bunk beds are unbearably uncomfortable. The big beds make too much noise, every movement makes the bed creak. 3. The grill does not work 4. Our front door lock did not work

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fadalia K.

27 Nov 2023

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

Peaceful, fun and stressfree.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. My family stayed over Thanksgiving weekend for a soccer tournament. Being away from home and family for the holiday was not ideal so we wanted somewhere we felt at home and could still prepare a makeshift Thanksgiving meal. First off, the host was the most responsive host I have ever communicated with. Replies to questions were answered more quickly than I had time to check my email. They checked in throughout our stay to make sure things were going okay, make sure supplies were good, see if we needed anything. They were more than accommodating when we had special requests and went above and beyond for making us feel like this was our second home for the days we were there. The property was immaculately clean and fully stocked. It is bright and airy while also being comfortable and homey. There was more space than I was expecting for our large group and we never felt crowded. One thing I was pleasantly surprised with was each bedroom has its own full bath which came in handy after long days at the soccer fields (iykyk). We were able to cook full meals in the well stocked kitchen to enjoy some relaxing family time in the evening and spread out over the large living area playing games, being silly and reconnecting. Also put to good use was the well-stocked beach equipment in the garage. Ugh, out of characters, but could type 1,000 more on the location. Close to everything, husband and I spent mornings walking the beach for sunrise.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Erin B.

17 Mar 2022

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

Nice but......

Overall the property was in a good location. Great walk to the beach and back. It's a newer build and nice to have 4 bathrooms. Families would enjoy all its conveniences. Would rent again but not during spring break. Multiple rentals surrounding us were housing large parties every night. Extremely loud until 2:00/3:00am, in the morning with music/yelling/trashing can kicking. Sound machines didn't help as the noise was just too much. Had to call security. They did respond and got things under control. Just not what you want to deal with on vacation with family! Owners were very kind and responsive when contacted. Only other complaint would be it could be cleaner and better stocked. Not enough towels, toilet paper, no dish washer tabs (which made me question if the dishes were cleaned properly), no pot holders, and had broken pots to cook with unfortunately. You will have to bring or go buy. Also no propane for onsite BBQ. Might be the cleaning service dropping the ball on this one because this property is nice and should certainly have these things. Hope this helps!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

jake b.

29 Aug 2022

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

Beach

We had a nice vacation at this rental property and even added a couple extra days to our stay. Place was as advertised. Quick walk to the beach and very family friendly place. Host was quick to respond to any questions or concerns.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

31 July 2022

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

Excellent host

The property was just as advertised and the host was incredibly responsive when I had questions or needed an additional key. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

10 July 2022

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

Awesome experience all around!!

Everything was perfect and exactly as it was portrayed

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy I.

17 June 2022

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

Excellent

Beautiful property. Owner very responsive. Would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

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Hosted by TiyaShi

I hope I can be a small part of your ever expanding wanderlust! I would love to make your stay memorable so please do let me know how I can help

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