Summary:
Welcome to The Boat House!
This spacious 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom, pet-friendly private retreat sits right on Perdido Bay. Boasting a private dock with a covered seating area, a private yard with a fire pit, two cozy screened-in porches, and a cozy sleeping nook for the kids (as well as plenty of private bedrooms for the adults), this home is fully equipped for an unforgettable family trip!
The Space:
★ABOUT THE HOME★
Before you settle in, claim your bedroom of choice, and sip your coffee on the covered dock, let’s get some of those up-front logistical questions answered:
✔ 6 bedrooms + more for 23 guests: This property sleeps up to 23 guests across 6 private bedrooms, one living room (home to 2 sofa beds), and one cozy sleeping nook (home to two twin beds).
✔ 7 bathrooms: With 7 full bathrooms available in the house, you’ll never have to fight over who’s been hogging the shower the longest.
✔ Parking for ~8 vehicles + boat trailers: The driveway and roundabout has room for at least 8 vehicles plus 1-2 boat trailers. Go ahead and tell Uncle Bill he can bring his new sports car to show off. You’ve got the space. (And if you’re worried about whether all of your vehicles will fit, just let us know how many you’re bringing–we’ll confirm)!
✔ Private boat dock: While you’re at it, bring your boat along, too! As a bonus, the dock has a covered seating area and a wet bar. You might even end up spending more time outside than inside. We wouldn’t blame you if you did.
✔ TWO full kitchens: Are you planning a mega-feast? Or do you need a secret test kitchen before you deploy your new pasta salad recipe to the fam? The reasons don’t matter to us. In this home, you can make use of two fully-equipped kitchens and two full dining tables at your leisure.
✔ Washer, dryer, + iron board: Get your beach clothes looking good as new for another day. The full washer and dryer can easily handle everyone’s laundry during your stay.
✔ Pets allowed: Bring your furrier members of the family along, too! We welcome up to 2 dogs per stay at this home, pending a $250 pet fee.
Curious about the rest of the home? Here are some more highlights we think you’ll love:
★2 LIVING AREAS★
This home has two separate living rooms and two screened-in porches, as well as an outdoor fire pit with chairs, and a covered dock with chairs. Gather the whole fam around for a story time, or catch up with your long-distance cousin with some one-on-one time on a cozy porch.
✔ 2 living rooms
✔ Sofas with pillows and throw blankets
✔ Board games
✔ Cable
✔ Smart TVs
✔ Wi-Fi
✔ 2 screened-in porches (one off of the kitchen and one off of the primary bedroom)
✔ Outdoor fire pit with chairs
✔ Covered dock with chairs on the water
✔ One queen sofa bed
✔ One twin sofa bed
★2 KITCHEN + DINING AREAS★
You’re about to eat like a king. Whether you’re planning an epic feast or you just want enough space to spread out your pizza delivery order, our two kitchens have you covered. Gather the whole fam, or let the kids take over one of two dining rooms while the adults settle in in the other.
✔ 2 fully-equipped kitchens
✔ 2 dining rooms with seating for 8 and 9
✔ Blender
✔ Keurig
✔ Drip coffee maker
✔ Kettle
✔ Toaster oven
✔ Toaster
✔ Microwave
✔ Stove/oven
✔ Refrigerator/ice maker
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Cookware/dishes/silverware
✔ Kitchen bar with seating for 3
✔ High chair
★SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS★
You like options? We’ve got ‘em. This home has king, queen, double, and twin beds; 6 bedrooms; sleeping nooks; and 3 private en-suite bathrooms, with all bed linens included. Which sounds comfiest to you?
✔ Primary bedroom: 1st floor, king suite with en-suite bathroom, screened-in porch access
✔ Bedroom 2: 1st floor, queen bed
✔ Bedroom 3: 1st floor, queen suite with en-suite bathroom
✔ Bedroom 4: 2nd floor, 2 queens beds, 1 single bed with en-suite bathroom
✔ Bedroom 5: 2nd floor, queen bed, single bed
✔ Bedroom 6: 2nd floor, 4 single beds
✔ Shared bedroom space: 1st floor, living room with 1 queen sofa bed and 1 twin sofa bed
✔ Shared bedroom space: 2nd floor, sleeping nook with 2 single beds
✔ Two baby cribs
✔ Bedding
★7 BATHROOMS★
Sure, you’ve got the place filled to the brim with all 23 sleeping spots covered–but with 7 full bathrooms, you won’t have to feel cramped. A few lucky ducks will get one of the 3 private en-suite bathrooms, and the rest of the fam will have plenty of room to spread out among the other 4.
✔ 3 en-suite full bathrooms
✔ 4 shared full bathrooms
✔ Claw-foot tubs (select bathrooms)
✔ Double vanities (select bathrooms)
✔ Standing showers (select bathrooms)
✔ Hair dryers
✔ Essential toiletries
★LARGE PRIVATE YARD★
The outdoorsy folks in your group are going to love our back yard! It’s secluded, it’s surrounded by trees, and it’s super spacious–simply stupendous, if you ask us. Let the kiddos and dogs run out some of their energy, spark some friendly competition with a game of corn hole, and settle in around the fire for s’mores and spooky stories when the sun goes down!
✔ 2 screened-in porches
✔ Spacious yard
✔ Sun and shade
✔ Corn hole
✔ Dog tether
✔ Fire pit with chairs
✔ BBQ grill
✔ Water and dock access
✔ Kayaks
★BOATING WELCOME WITH PRIVATE BOAT DOCK★
That’s right: you’ve got a whole private dock all to yourself. But this isn’t just any dock. It also has a covered seating area AND a wet bar. Before you take the boat out, admire your pride and joy while you sip on an ice-cold drink. You’ve made it. You deserve it.
Some fine print: Please bring along rope to secure your boat to the dock, and remember to ALWAYS wear your life vests while you’re out on the water. You’ll also be asked to sign a liability waiver regarding the surrounding water and water toys.
✔ Private dock
✔ Room for up to 3 boats
✔ Boat slip
✔ Life vests in various sizes
✔ Kayaks
✔ Covered area with chairs and overhead lights
✔ Wet bar with counter space, cabinet space, sink, and bar stools
★PETS★
We’ll be happy to host up to 2 dogs along with your family during your stay! Dogs can safely enjoy the backyard space with the tether, and are welcome to stay in the house with the rest of the fam.
We ask that you please keep dogs off of the home’s furniture, pick up after your dogs inside and outside, and keep dogs on leashes while they’re outside and untethered. Please also keep in mind the additional $250 pet fee when you book.
★FIVE DAYS OF HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS★
We know you need more than a half-full soap pump and one roll of toilet paper for your stay. All Grand Welcome Orange Beach rental homes come thoroughly stocked with a 5-day supply of dishwasher pods, paper towels, toilet paper, toiletries, laundry detergent, hand soap, and all of those little things you shouldn’t have to think about while on vacation. Taking inventory of household essentials sounds like a chore for back home–get back to napping on the beach, knowing you’re fully stocked for your stay!
★COFFEE + TEA BARS IN EVERY HOME★
Speaking of “household essentials,” every Grand Welcome Orange Beach & Perdido Key vacation home comes with a fully-stocked coffee and tea bar with several flavors and varieties to choose from. Tea + honey? Check. Hot chocolate? Check. Medium roast, black? You got it. Decaf, precisely 1.83 tablespoons of creamer, ⅛ teaspoon of Splenda, stirred for 37 seconds, and topped with one ice cube? Go for it. Whatever your tastes, you can start the day off right with the perfect cup.
Guest Access:
This is a private home that’s all yours during your stay! You’ll also have a private driveway that can hold about 8 cars + two boat trailers. No additional payment for parking is required.
You’ll enter the property via a door code that’s unique to your group, which we’ll confirm with you before your trip starts.
Getting Around:
We recommend arriving to your vacation home by car or by boat and having a personal or rented vehicle present to help you get around the area. You’ll have plenty of space to store about 8 cars and 1-2 boat trailers in the driveway, and dock space for up to 3 boats out back!
Flying into the Gulf Shores area is about to get way easier, too: beginning in May 2025, Allegiant Airlines will offer nonstop flights from Fayetteville, Arkansas; Belleville, Illinois; and Knoxville, Cincinnati, Houston, and Kansas City right into Gulf Shores International Airport! Flights are also available into Pensacola International Airport (about 40 miles from Orange Beach) and Mobile Regional Airport (about 70 miles from Orange Beach) from other U.S. cities.
Some rideshare services may be available on demand, depending on availability. Ask us about shuttle, ferry, and party bus rental options, too!
Interaction with Guests:
If you have any questions or concerns during your stay, we’ll be on standby via phone, text, or your booking channel’s app. Expect a swift response so you can get back to enjoying your vacation!