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Directly across the street from the beach!
Outdoor Pool
Living room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Common Space

2 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

MY FRIEND'S PLACE EAST - COSTAL COTTAGE, GULF VIEWS FROM DECK, SUPER COZY

Welcome to My Friend's Place East, a bright and beachy 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex home located just across the street from the Gulf of Mexico in Gulf Shores, Alabama. With comfortable accommodations for up to 10 guests, a private pool, and beautiful Gulf views, this charming retreat is ideal for families or groups looking for a relaxing coastal getaway. Need more space? Rent both sides of the duplex to sleep up to 20 guests!

The Space – Sleeps 10 Comfortably
Primary Bedroom: King-size bed with an additional Twin bed—perfect for parents with a little one close by.
Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed in a cozy room with natural light and storage.
Bedroom 3: Twin-over-Full bunk bed and Twin-over-Twin bunk bed—great for kids or mixed groups.
Bedroom Nook: Two Twin-size beds tucked into a top-floor nook near the primary bedroom—ideal for extra guests or kids.
Living Area: Open-concept space with plenty of seating, a flat-screen TV, and room for everyone to relax after a day at the beach.
Kitchen: Fully equipped with all the essentials for preparing home-cooked meals and beach snacks.
Dining Area: Comfortable and casual, perfect for family meals or game nights.
Parking: Room for up to 4 vehicles.

Key Features & Amenities
Private Outdoor Pool – Cool off or relax poolside in your own secluded swimming area.
Outdoor Picnic Areas – Enjoy meals al fresco with seating options both upstairs and downstairs.
Gulf Views – Take in views of the water and feel the coastal breeze from your patio or balcony.
Free WiFi & Smart TV – Stay connected or stream your favorite shows and movies.
Washer & Dryer – In-unit laundry for convenience during extended stays.
Steps from the Beach – Walk right across the street to reach the white sand and warm Gulf waters.

The Location
My Friend's Place East is located at 1340 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL, just moments from the shoreline and close to local favorites like Bahama Bob's, The Hangout, and Waterville USA. You're a short drive from Gulf State Park, scenic walking trails, and family-friendly attractions, making this location ideal for fun and relaxation.

Book Your Stay Today!
Whether you're traveling with family or planning a larger gathering, My Friend's Place East is the ideal Gulf Shores escape with comfort, space, and convenience just steps from the beach. Reserve now and enjoy a laid-back vacation full of sunshine and Gulf Coast charm!

THE BEACHBALL DIFFERENCE:

From the Flora-Bama to Fort Morgan, BEACHBALL PROPERTIES is here to help you enjoy your next beach vacation at one of our premier condos, duplexes, or private homes in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan, Alabama. Family-owned and operated, our team works diligently to ensure that your entire Alabama Gulf Coast getaway is hassle-free and fun from reservation to check-out.

Every property in our portfolio has been vetted and verified so you can book with confidence. If you have questions prior to your trip, we are happy to assist you. During your stay, a BEACHBALL PROPERTIES representative will be available 24/7 to help with any issues that may arise.

Book with us today and get ready to have a BALL at the Beach!

BEACHBALL PROPERTIES VACATION RENTAL POLICIES:

RENTAL AGREEMENT: Tenant Vacation Rental Agreement must be electronically signed to secure your reservation. Please read carefully. This is a legally binding document.

NO SMOKING: All properties are non-smoking.

AGE RESTRICTION: Must be at least 25 years older to book a BEACHBALL PROPERTIES vacation rental. A person 25 years or older must be staying at the property for the entire duration of the booking. There will be no refunds issued for anyone booking under false pretenses.

CHECK-IN: Check-in is at 4PM. Early check-in is not possible, sorry but no exceptions.

CHECK-OUT: Check-out is at 10AM. Check out after 10AM will be charged an additional day.

MONTHLY/SNOWBIRD RENTALS: Available from November through February. Call to ask about monthly rates.

PARKING PASSES: 4 - The cost of parking passes is set by each Homeowner's Association and is subject to change at any time without notice. U-hauls, trailers, boats, jet skis, buses, etc. are not allowed on property.

CANCELLATION POLICY RELAXED: Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in shall receive a 100% refund of the amount they have paid. For cancellations between 14 and 30 days before check-in, 50% of the total reservation costs shall be refunded. For cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the beginning date of the reservation, NO REFUNDS will be issued. Refunds shall not be issued for late arrivals, early departures, or inclement weather conditions including hurricanes and named storms. We do offer optional travel insurance which we highly encourage all guests to purchase.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Guests receive a “starter pack” of laundry detergent, dish washing detergent, one trash bag per trash can, and travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, and soap per bathroom. Starter supplies are not intended to last for the duration of your stay. Linens are furnished but please bring your own beach towels.

RATES: Rates subject to change up until time of booking. Additional fees and taxes may apply.

PROFESSIONALLY HOSTED BY: BEACHBALL PROPERTIES, located at 22989 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 36561. Come Have a Ball at the Beach!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA 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 - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does MY FRIEND'S PLACE EAST - COSTAL COTTAGE, GULF VIEWS FROM DECK, SUPER COZY have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is MY FRIEND'S PLACE EAST - COSTAL COTTAGE, GULF VIEWS FROM DECK, SUPER COZY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MY FRIEND'S PLACE EAST - COSTAL COTTAGE, GULF VIEWS FROM DECK, SUPER COZY?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-out at MY FRIEND'S PLACE EAST - COSTAL COTTAGE, GULF VIEWS FROM DECK, SUPER COZY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MY FRIEND'S PLACE EAST - COSTAL COTTAGE, GULF VIEWS FROM DECK, SUPER COZY located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amy h.

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

Family Spring break

Properly was great. Overall cleanliness was okay. Met family from Texas there and they shared the otherside. Loved that the deck had a gate allowing us to go back and forth.. Could of used more stocking. No coffee filters, no salt and pepper.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Family Vacation

Property was in wonderful condition. The pool was fantastic, we used it every day. The opposite site of the duplex was rented by another family member so he were able to utilize the entire covered balcony which was fantastic. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Staci R.

Spring Break 2024!

We absolutely loved the place! It had everything we needed and more! Had all the dishes to cook a nice Easter dinner! Very nice stay with a pool and close beach access! Definitely recommended this place!
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10/10 Excellent

Iman H.

Great family vacation

Our family had a great time. The little mermaid room with small beds made my daughter's eyes light up. The pool as fun and the beach access is close by. Well maintained home and great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home away from home

The place was very nice and clean! It had everything you could want in the kitchen and had so much storage space for groceries. Great location as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina G.

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

Beach Getaway

We were very pleased with our rental! They had everything we needed. It was really awesome to have a wagon to use for tiring things to the beach! The box fans were another big plus in our book! Can’t sleep without the noise!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Beachtime

Nicely furnished. Sitting area good for five people. Plenty kitchen dishes. Cleanliness was average. We enjoyed our time at the beach,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Great place to stay

Very close to beach access. We felt the place could have been a little cleaner. The floors needed a little more attention. Master BR was a nice size and so was the bathroom. Overall we really enjoyed our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn S.

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

A great stay at Gulf Shores

The kitchen was large and well stocked with all we needed to cook our meals. The beach access was a few houses down across the street but still close. We loved having the pool right there for easy access. Also, the kids enjoyed the area/carport under the condo and the porch where they could play even if it was raining.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle M.

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

Nice beach condo

The condo was nice! Lots of room. We had 4 adults and 5 kids there. Pool is private with the condo next door. Only complaint is that although the ocean is right across the road, you cant get to it unless you go through other houses areas. There is a crosswalk to public beach access just 5 mins away walking. Overall a nice stay!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MandL S.

Amazing visit

What a fabulous vacation! The house was clean, large, and spacious. We came with our 3 kids, 10-15, and everyone had their own space. The kitchen was huge and allowed us to cook gourmet meals. The pool was clean, outdoor showers so helpful, and the beach wagon and toys added so much to our trip. The walk to the beach is less than 3 minutes. Really the perfect house. Any issue we had, which was small, was dealt with within minutes of us reaching out. We will definitely be returning.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Will be returning!!

We had the best time in Gulf Shores! This property is so close to the beach, which was very enjoyable. The porch was a hot commodity; very welcoming and cozy. If we had any questions or needed something to be looked at, someone was there to help asap! Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry N.

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

Great place and location

Only issue was our door code not working but that was quickly resolved by calling the property manager. Also, prepare for stairs as far as young kids are concerned and carrying any heavy luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael Z.

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

Great family beach trip getaway

We enjoyed our stay! Just a short walk to beach and the house was very accommodating for children. We did leave some of our belongings and the girl that I spoke with the property management company went above and beyond to help us get them back. Just for that kind a service I will look to rent again next year at this same location! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

My friends place

The stay was great, wonderful location, just a short walk to the beach access and the pool was perfect. The unit was a duplex which we did not realize until after we got there. However, the other group was courteous and it was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Roger R.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs updating

Bedroom carpet was so dirty we hated to walk on it in bare footed.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

James T.

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

Gulf SHores - Friends East

Our overall stay was OK. We had 4 adults and two children ages 3 and 5 and we had plenty of room. We never ran out of hot water when several of us showered so that was also good. The proximity to public beach access was decent. The cleanliness of the property was just OK. The carpet in the upstairs is stained in several areas and in need of replacing. There were a couple of kitchen chairs and bar stools that had nails/screws in the seats (hidden by the cushions) that actually "got" a couple of us as we sat down. When that happened the nails punctured the cloth cushions and were visible upon close inspection. Those need repaired or replaced ASAP.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

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