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Beachfront in the heart of Gulf Shores, oversized deck, amazing views!

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Exterior
Oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 6 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This beach vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from The Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 6 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront in the heart of Gulf Shores, oversized deck, amazing views!

Crow’s Nest II

Welcome to Crow’s Nest II, an adorable beach cottage directly on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico! With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and sleeping accommodations for up to 8, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect beachfront rental in Gulf Shores, AL for your next family vacation. Take in the soothing sounds of the waves and the unobstructed view of the beach from the newly renovated, spacious covered deck. Enjoy your next Gulf Shores getaway at Crow’s Nest II!

About Crow’s Nest II

Located in the heart of Gulf Shores’ popular west beach area, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect place to land for a relaxing beach vacation. There is no better way to enjoy time at the beach, than with unobstructed views and a path from the expansive sun deck straight down to the water. A five-minute drive away from Gulf Shores’ world-class dining and attractions, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect spot for adults and kids alike. After enjoying a day in the sun, rinse off in the open-air outdoor shower or enjoy a picnic in the shaded area under the house. Then, wind down by enjoying a movie in the home’s spacious living area. 

Inside, the views from the living area are unbeatable! The living area is bright and sunny and boasts incredible views of the gulf from every window! With plenty of seating, guests can get comfortable and enjoy a movie in the evenings. The dining area offers plenty of seating and the same gorgeous view. The open kitchen allows for easy conversation while preparing a meal. Cooking equipment, small appliances, and dinnerware are provided for convenience.

Crow’s Nest II offers sleeping accommodations for up to 8 guests in 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed, a TV, and an attached bathroom with a walk-in shower. Bedroom 2 offers 2 twin beds and shares a hall bath with a tub/shower combo with bedroom 3. Bedroom 3 features 2 sets of twin-sized bunk beds to sleep 4 guests.

With its perfect Gulf Shores location, unbeatable views, and ample room for the family, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect spot for an unforgettable beach vacation!

About Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, its world-class fishing, and its exceptional dining and entertainment.  Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores has to offer!

Rental Age Policy
We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes.  However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25.  We have no exception to this policy.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a dishwasher. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Harris Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Beachfront in the heart of Gulf Shores, oversized deck, amazing views! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Location, wonderful beachfront location, quiet. . Coffee filters would’ve been nice. Knees cutting board cutting board to protect countertops.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAILEY B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We had a blast. It was so nice. Right on the beach, and close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week long stay
This was our first time ever staying in a house rather than a hotel on the beach. The set up was perfect! There was a lifeguard right next out front which gave extra peace of mind since we had little ones. The A/C wasn’t working quite right upon our arrival and they had someone out there the same evening. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property / limited amenities / in need of repair
My family loved our time on the beach. The location is amazing and very family friendly. The house was light on amenities and the deck and Vinyl plank flooring is in need of repair. The floor has been repaired improperly nails that my son cut his foot on. We flew in from out of state and stayed for five nights. The house had three garbage bags, two rolls of toilet paper and one roll of paper towel. There were some sand toys for the kids but no beach chairs. If you fly in be prepared to spend extra for the things you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rena M., Saint Augustine, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother's Day Beach Weekend!
My 4 sisters and I took our 83 year old mother to the beach for a relaxing weekend! Despite the cloudy weather on the first day, it ended up being a beautiful beach weekend. We laughed and made memories. We loved the house except for the mattresses and didn't pay attention to the twin beds and bunk beds. This didn't work very well for us unfortunately. The house needs some TLC and updating. Its very spacious and great for entertaining. Plenty of linens, and towels but NOT enough toilet paper for 6 adults. The deck boards outside need to be replaced. Huge hazard, especially with elderly people. The sand walk from door to the beach is overgrown, and needs to dug out more or even a wood boardwalk would be helpful. Again, not the best for older folks. We loved the location and we look forward to spending our future Mothers Day in Gulfshores!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute!!
The beach house is so cute with the sand at your door!! Covered porch is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy beach house
Crows Nest 2 was absolutely perfect. The house was super clean and everything was just as described. The front deck is amazing. We got up every morning and had breakfast watching the sunrise. The grandkids loved eating lunch on the deck while watching for dolphins. This was the perfect beach house for my family!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Property meet all of our needs for a quite 3 night family vacation with littles. The location is PERFECT!!!! It was clean and had all the basics (bring you own beach towels and hair dryer) including sand toys for the kids. It could use a little maintenance here and there but over all it was good. The only complaint is that the mattress are horrible!!! Other than that it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
Our family stayed at this beach house for a week! We did not want to leave. The beach is literally right out the back door! One of our best vacations yet!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica W., Springfield, La

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s was ok
Pros: The house was clean and cute for being a older home. The front covered porch was so nice with a great view. The kitchen was stocked well. The area under the house was nice and very clean. They had beach toys and a few other things left over for kids. Cons: It was right next to a public beach access so it was a littler busier, not a huge deal though. The floors are in bad shape and definitely need some work. The laminate flooring was coming up is several places from the house settling so bad. When we got there the master tv wouldn’t come and it took them 3 days to come out and finally get it working for us. Overall we enjoyed our trip here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J., Baton Rouge, US

Liked: Cleanliness
A great spot on the beach
Right on the beach with a shower for washing off all the sand. Definitely worth the expense though it is pricey, but thats normal for a vacation destination. Everything in the house worked great, except for a minor hiccup with one of the stove burners, which I informed the property owner of.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So close to the ocean and beautiful sunrises & sunsets!
Our family of 5 had a wonderful beach vacation at this house! The porch was a beautiful spot to hang out and enjoy the ocean. Such beautiful views. Steps to the beach. Perfect for families! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Beautiful beach home. Clean, comfy, and convenient to area shopping and restaurants. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Pam S.

Good location on beachfront-
Front door needs to be replaced as deteriorating with elements n issues closing. Window blinds over seeing gulf waters couldn’t be opened- master bedroom carpet needs cleaning. We did see dolphins from covered deck a few days.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mattea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Perfect place to stay right on the beach simple and easy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice B., Southside, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect view
This house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Loved being close to everything without being surrounded by stores and restaurants. The beach is clean and beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Heather G., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This beach house is in a great location with wonderful views of the ocean. We found the property to be needing maintenance, however after reporting the same, there was quick response and commit to fix. We would come again to this wonderful spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time to Gulf Shores
We had a great stay on our vacation! The house was in just the right spot for us. Not too close to the hustle and bustle of town but not too far away either. We enjoyed the quiet of the ocean and saw lots of dolphins. The house was clean and was perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stewart S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip 2022
Great property just big enough for us and our family. Love the location and the vibe of the house. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect accommodations!
Wonderful Beach House to spend some quality time with family! Perfect set up with steps to the beach…
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
The property was great and had everything we needed. The walk to the beach was our favorite part. We also enjoyed that we were on the less crowded end as far as traffic goes. Communication with the property management team was excellent. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

June W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends trip
I stayed here with 6 of my friends. The house was a great size for us all. Very clean and has a beautiful view. We also loved having the beach just right outside our door. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Santana B., Lee's Summit

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for our guys trip.
We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and just as in the pictures. The ocean view from the porch was nice and relaxing. Overall we had a great experience booking this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Spring Break
With Covid settled down, we thought we would take our kids for their first beach vacation. The Crow's Nest was the perfect location. Right on the beach, spacious, and far enough off the main strip, but a very easy drive to restaurants, state parks, and attractions. Sunrises drinking coffee on the porch and sunsets eating dinner were the perfect way to unwind. The house was clean, well stocked, and the property management company was very communicative. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynne C., Fort Smith

Liked: Cleanliness
Little blue cottage
This little blue cottage was perfect for myself and three friends. The covered deck was the best. We were able to watch the dolphins and black whales from the comfort of this COVERED deck. The two main bedrooms were comfortable for us. The bunk room is definitely for children and not comfortable for adults. So it really is two bedrooms. The cottage was very very clean and the living area big enough to spread out and still be comfortable. We all wished we had an umbrella and beach chairs, a must for enjoying the beach. Our arrival was met with not being able to use the code given me to open the door. It was very late and cold while we waited almost 2 hours to be given a correct code to open the door. Other than that, this was a perfect house for us
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022