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Family Friendly Home in walking district, 5 minutes from beach

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8144.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf State Park
    5 min walk
  • Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
    12 min walk
  • Gulf Shores Museum
    3 min drive
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    5 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Family Friendly Home in walking district, 5 minutes from beach

SPECIAL SNOWBIRD SHORT TERM LEASES AVAILABLE. Relax with the whole group at this peaceful home in central Gulf Shores. You’ll be in the quiet, older neighborhood in town that’s in the soon to be made entertainment district. A few blocks from Meyer Park where there are basketball courts and soccer/football intramural sports during the week, and a ten minute walk from Big Beach Brewery and a few restaurants and a cool coffee shop. 7 minute drive to the nearest public beach access and The Hangout.

Spaces:

Master bedroom has its own bath and closet. Guest bedroom one on the corner has a queen bed and closet. Guest room three has the same. There’s a full bathroom across the hall from bedroom three.

The living space and kitchen are open. Kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and there’s a large farmhouse dinner table for the whole group. If you’re interested, a private chef can come cook you and your group a dinner while you kick back and relax. Service and friendly chatting come with the price! Message privately for availability and pricing.

I live in the detached tiny house on the adjacent property. For comfort and preference of most guests, I only interact with guests if they seek me out or have any questions or concerns about your house or the Gulf Coast in general. I’m happy to chat if you come knock on my door.

Animals are allowed depending on breed. 30$/night. Please consult me.

If you’re interested in bicycles or kayaks, just inquire! Depending on the week, I may have some available and an air pump for the bike tires. You’ll be responsible for getting the kayaks where you want to take them but I can direct you to some great launch sites. Loads of water to access only a few minutes away.

If you’re interested in renting long term in the winter months (snowbirds or otherwise) please contact me about discounted rates.

Neighborhood:

This is the old neighborhood of Gulf Shores where front porches face the streets and everyone walks and bikes around. It’s a quiet area away from the rush of HWY 59 and the beach road traffic. There’s an easy access road through the state park to get to the beaches that doesn’t require you getting into the heavy traffic and condo areas of that part of town. Just ask me!

There’s a great park in the neighborhood and amenities within walking distance. Let me know any questions about what’s close or check my guide book. Seven minute drive to the beach and less than that to the Gulf State Park.

Loads of bike trails in the state park and around town. You could spend a whole day exploring Gulf Shores by bike and stop at any number of places for a bite to eat or a beverage.

Public boat launch less than 5 minutes away and there’s room for a boat to be parked in the driveway.

Property manager

Will
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Additional pets beyond the first are $20/night.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not unplug or power off either of the internet routers in the house. One is in the master and the other in the bedroom across the hall.
Please clean sand from yourself and your family with the hose outside. It makes a huge difference in cleaning the house and the plumbing’s health.
Please only allow animals on the pet blanket on the couch. Animal fur is very difficult to remove from couch cushions, beds, and chairs.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is home to this holiday home. 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. The Track Family Recreation Center and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 5 min walk
  • Pirate's Island Adventure Golf - 4 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lulu's At Homeport Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Original Oyster House Boardwalk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Home in walking district, 5 minutes from beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Home in walking district, 5 minutes from beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Home in walking district, 5 minutes from beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Home in walking district, 5 minutes from beach located?

Situated in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Portage Creek and Gulf State Park. Gulf Shores Beach is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
It was a very nice place to stay, very clean and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

edward m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Location,location!!!!!!!
This is a great centrally located small home in a very quiet neighborhood. Some very minor things could be improved but overall great deal!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
evacuating hurricane
place is fine everything was great only negative is we payed pet and cleaning fees and he asked for extra money after our stay complaining of cleaning up dog hair from the photos i assumed the yard was fenced in and that we would be able to keep the dogs outside the whole time but it wasn’t and we had to keep them inside which is why there was some dog hair. all in all a fine place just a small misunderstanding which was redoubled amicably.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We had a wonderful time on a quick weekend getaway. The house is so spacious and comfortable. It is also located close to everything we wanted to do, and it was the perfect place for our fur babies. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for Gulf Shores access!
Place was great and nicely decorated. Host was very friendly and responsive to our needs. The location is wonderful with quick access to all the Gulf Shores amenities. Nice park, breakfast diner, and coffee shop within walking distance as well. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latrice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alabama's Strongest
We came down for a strongman competition and beach time. Rental was close to the beaches and the hangout where the event was held. Owner was easy to communicate with. The house was comfortable and spacious for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tyler family
The house was very clean. Its location wasnt on the beach but 5 minutes and you were ocean side. It was a great vacay. I even recommended this house to my friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed and clean
Only complaint was the house wasnt as cool as we liked. During the day it woukd get ro 75 and it was uncomfortable when trying to get ready. Other than that it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location and spacious home for small families.
Great central location, but you do need a car to get to the beach. Also, when parking close to the beach you will need to pay for parking. There was a Rouses (grocery store) nearby and several little restaurants. My husband and I brought our two dogs, which was convenient and nice. The backyard was relatively small and bumps right up to the owner's tiny house on the property, but we mostly used the front porch and chairs when we were at the house. The only complaint I have is with the app. Communication was not easy and I would have to regularly signout and sign back in in orser to see any messages from the host. Not really a fault of the host, but more so of the app. I did suggest texting, but never received a response to the suggestions. Everything worked out in the long run, so it wasn't ever necessary. But there were a few things that I could not find and did not want to waste my time messing with the app. I would absolutely recommend this location to my friends and family, and would come back in the future. The neighborhood is walkable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
We all had a great time.
We made wonderful first time memories in Gulf Shores though we had been before. House was clean and communication with the property manager was easy from the beginning of the process. Would recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KimSteve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice vacation spot
House was perfect for the 6 of us. The teenage girls had their own room and so did the boys. It was within 10 minute drive to the beach and strip. We were able to grill out one night on the grill provided. They was a washer and dryer and the trash was close. The owner is close, but we barky saw him. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family beach trip
The house was good, hosts were very responsive and kind, we had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wesley M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family vacation for destination wedding
This was a good property to stay for a smallish group. Easy access to property and close to business district. Yard needs some TLC. Wasn’t a fan of having property owner right off the driveway next door. Didn’t know this when we booked. Didn’t create a problem but would recommend a privacy fence to break the two apart so you don’t feel under watch constantly. Otherwise it was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

EUGENE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip
Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay again
The house was very clean and located in a very good spot of getting to town. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A short getaway by Gulf State Park
We had a wonderful stay in Gulf Shores at Will’s peaceful home. It was clean, welcoming, well decorated, easy in & out, we felt safe, and well rested in this sweet home near the trails of Gulf State Park. We appreciated being able to bring our dog along and enjoyed walking the neighborhood. Thank you to Will & family for opening your home. We hope to come again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Yae A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Rental was good, minor issues
Honestly I'd have rated this place higher if we didn't have some issues at arrival. Overall it is a pretty and comfortable home, with beaches and stores/restaurants nearby. We were notified about the washing machine being broken (by previous renters) before arriving. The host said he would cover the cost for the laundromat, which didn't happen but that wasn't a big deal to us. When we first arrived though, the key was not available in the lockbox per instructions. And the host was not reachable for hours (found out he was on a flight) so we had to reach out to VRBO support team. Then we were eventually advised by VRBO to book a hotel for the night. Well nearly all hotels were booked because of an archery event, and one night stay at Holiday Inn was nearly double the cost of this rental. And it was about 11pm by the time we got settled in to the hotel, we were already exhausted having driven 9 hours from Texas to Alabama. Kids got sick and it made the start of our vacation very unpleasant. The host did process a refund for the first night though. And he checked in with us afterwards to make sure we were checked-in the next day. But as you can imagine my husband was quite upset about having to find and pay $200 extra for a motel in the middle of the night after driving the whole day. I'm sure this won't happen to you though...as it sounded like the host just had a bad case of irresponsible renters prior to us, which had a spiraling domino effect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Everything was great from listing to leaving!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Starla T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location close to gulf state park. Host very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

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