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Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Exterior
12 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 36650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪12 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 by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 5 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This vacation home is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 8 mi (12.9 km) from The Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 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.

Big Living Areas, Heated Pool, Elevator 'Dream Big'! FREE Golf & Activities

Dream Big is a great house/combined duplex for a gathering or retreat. Right across from the beach, with a private pool & elevator. We've renovated the main level so it has one really living room and one big dining room instead of two smaller ones. We think this will work beautifully for our guests! We know how hard it is to find big gathering spaces.

Plus you'll have FREE Golf and Activities every day of your stay to make it even better (value of up to $700/day).

It rents as a whole and has connecting doors on two floors with a total of 12 bedrooms, 10 full baths and lots of room to spread out over 3 floors and 7000 sq feet. The kitchens offer 2 refrigerators, 4 dishwashers, 2 ranges, 2 undercounter ice machines, and there are 4 sets of washers and dryers.

Nice combination of larger common spaces for togetherness, and lots of private bedrooms with porches. The first floor has a family room on each side with a large tv/dvd, games, etc so the kids have a place to call their own.

You'll enjoy an 18'x36' large private pool that can be heated from October to May for $60 per day and outdoor gathering space with grills and seating for outdoor dining. The pool area is complete with lots of lounge chairs, tables for outdoor dining, and a grill. There are also beach chairs for your use.

Located in family-friendly West Beach, 2.3 miles west of Hwy 59. Away from condos & crowds, still quite close to restaurants, shops & attractions.

We accept reservations UP TO 51 WEEKS before arrival. If the corresponding week this year has not passed, we cannot yet accept your reservation. This year's guests have an opportunity to rebook at the end of their stay.

Sorry! NO COLLEGE GROUPS. We welcome teams, church groups, faculty-sponsered groups. Please note we are unable to rent to unchaperoned college groups or groups under the age of 25. Maximum of 30 adults. Hangout Festival there is a $1000 refundable security deposit.

The first floor has 2 King bedrooms overlooking the pool (1 also has a daybed), plus 2 that have a King plus a Daybed and Trundle (2 twins) facing the beach, and two family rooms, one with a Queen Sleeper.

The middle floor has a large living room, a large dining room, plenty of kitchen space and 2 King Bedrooms one with a Daybed overlooking the pool.

The top floor has 2 King bedrooms overlooking the pool (1 with a daybed), 2 Queen bedrooms in the middle, and facing the beach, a King Bedroom with Daybed and Trundle (2 Twins) and a Queen Bedroom with Daybed and Trundle (2Twins).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 7000 sq ft (650 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Big House Big 'dream Big' Great Gathering Spot Gulf Shores
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Big Living Areas, Heated Pool, Elevator 'Dream Big'! FREE Golf & Activities Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME BEAUTIFUL HOME
Everything was just like the listing said!! The house was Beautiful, clean and had all of the cooking items you would need to cook anything and everything!!! The elevator was a plus and the views of the ocean were just AMAZING!!! I can’t wait to book again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Big
Such a nice, cozy home! Also, great customer service and perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heidi H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Under construction and unsafe for my family
I booked this property in March of 2024 for our family of 35 to stay for the week of Thanksgiving 2024. When we checked in to the property we did a double take as the property had a 60 ft boomlift/ piles of siding and a portapotty out side. With in the first 24 hours at this property we had maintenance out 3 times. Loose railings, faucets, falling off of walls, mold, coming through air vents balconies that were inaccessible because they didn’t have railings nails and screws all through the parking area. I will be reaching out to the property management because my family wants explanations as to how they put us in this property if it was under construction with small children in our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable
The house was perfect for our writing retreat. Comfortable and very accommodating. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
This was the perfect place for our family to spend our Fall break. Such a beautiful property! We loved the close beach, enjoyed nearby Fort Morgan, and spent a day on our e-bikes on the trails of Gulf State Park. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Georgetown

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Great location in Gulf Shores. If you have young or young at heart and would like to play hide and seek in a home. This is the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn Y., Cherry valley il

Liked: Cleanliness
60th birthday celebration
This house was absolutely amazing. We had 24 people of all ages and everything about this house was perfect! The elevator was nice to have for the older folks that couldn’t take the stairs. The pool was nice and warm and clean. We all Loved it and will return again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tianna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely Recommend
The place is very spacious and beautiful. My family raved about the balconies and other amenities available. We enjoyed homecooked meals made in the the fully loaded kitchens and on the grill. Everyone had their own space for privacy but the entertainment spaces made it easy to eat and enjoy as a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect For Large Family Get Away
I can’t say enough about stay at Dream Big! Perfect location at the
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip E., Abilene,

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion. Dream Big
The Dream Big was wonderful for our family of 37. We had 30 sleeping at the house. Of our 30, 12 were under 12 years old. The arrangement of the house gave us room without feeling crowded. It was amazing, noise level was good, pool was excellent, beds were comfortable for all! Would highly recommend for large groups. 5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrance K., Chesterfield, Mo

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
We had a great time at Dream Big. The house is well stocked in the kitchen, pool area and beach supplies. One suggestion is to have kitchen and bathroom fixtures repaired!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S., Lima. Allen

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Big
Very nice. House was kind of confusing at first. But have everyone their own privacy. Everyone liked it. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a large group!
We had such a great stay at Dream Big House! Beautiful and clean house. Came with a softball team and the girls loved hanging by the heated pool and in the big open living spaces too. Kitchens were well stocked with everything we needed to cook with while there. A/C was out on one side of the house when we arrived and issue was fixed and handled very quickly. Easy to get in touch with those in charge. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanell M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely love this home.
We had a family vacation and this home was perfect. The location, the home, elevator and pool. We are already planning our next family vacation back to this home. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family vacation
Spacious beautiful clean property. Large fun pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Dreaming Big Pays Off"
Great Family vacation that included a total of 16 participants, three of which were eight or under. Great and easy beach access. Beautiful well kept pool. House included an elevator which was great for unloading and loading. Great open area for gathering and eating. All rooms had balconies with either bay or ocean views. Very close to entertainment and restaurant venues. Only two minor opportunities... improve the drainage for 3rd floor bathrooms...sinks are a little slow and it's probably time to upgrade the outdoor furniture (love those Adirondack chairs hint, hint).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
There were plenty of rooms and amenities for our 17 family members. An easy, short walk to the beach. The elevator was a welcome blessing. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
VERRY DISAPPOINTING VISIT
WANTED TO CHECK IN AN HOUR EARLY. WOULD NOT DO IT. COULD NOT GET THE TV TO WORK AND HAD NO INSTRUCTIONS. SENT A HANDY MAN WHO DID NOT WANT TO BE THERE AND SPENT ABOUT 2 MIN AND LEFT. WE COULD NOT GET THE TV’S TO WORK IN ANY OF THE OTHER BEDROOMS. WE WANTED TO HAVE A WALKTHROUGH WHEN WE CHECKED OUT TO VERIFY THERE WAS NO DAMAGE AND COULD NOT DO THAT UNLESS WE PUT UP A REDICULOUSLU LARGE DEPOSIT. OUR BIGGEST COMPLAINT IS DEMANDING THAT WE WASH AND DRY OUR TOWELS, THAT HAS NEVER BEEN EQUESTED AT ANY OTHER RENTAL AND WE FELT TOTALLY OUT OF LINE CONSIDERING HOW MUCH WE PAID FOR THE RENTAL, ESPEICALLY THE $600+ CLEANING FEE. ON A MORE POSITIVE NOTE, WE DID FEEL THE HOUSE WAS VERY WELL EQUIPPED, CLEAN AND SPACIOUS FOR OUR LARGE GROUP.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Jay Jay B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dream Big 2021
This is our second stay at the property, the first time being in 2015. The beds in the rooms were not the same as listed in the listing. The house was mostly cleaned but not a good job. Dishes were in the cabinets and not cleaned. Each bathroom had only two rolls of toilet paper. There was water damage to the ceiling in the main Living room, one toilet on the lower floor was leaking from the back, the front door did not work & had to get a new code, door handle was coming off front door and we tightened it, freezer in east side was frozen shut and we had maintenance fix it only to have it freeze shut again within an hour, several sliding doors did not have locks or did not open easily, one of the lower floor bedrooms had air vents that did not open, the back stairs to the pool were questionable as they were warped and skewed. I don't want to say that everything was bad because it certainly was not, we did enjoy the trip and it is a nice house but it is in need of a lot of repair.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect space for large groups and multi-family gatherings!
House was very clean upon arrival. Very spacious, bedroom lay out is very nice, enough room to spread out and large living spaces for everyone to enjoy. You could easily have 15+ people watching a movie/TV and another 15+ playing card/board games with no problems. The 2 kitchens also provided plenty of space for multiple people to be cooking at once. Elevator came in extremely handy for elderly who were there. Location is very close, short walk, to the beach. It was very nice having a pool for those that had limited mobility or just wanted a break from the beach. There is plenty of seating both indoors as well as on all the balconies and the pool area. There is also plenty of beach chairs, floats, boogie boards etc for use which came in handy. Like many of these type of vacation rentals, they get used a lot and there is some wear and tear but that is to be expected. Overall, I would highly recommend Dream Big for large gatherings. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Big
Had a great experience at Dream Big. House was nice. Pool was great. Lots of tables and chairs by the pool. Close to the beach. My only complaint is that you have to walk around to the front of the house and up the stairs to a bathroom if you are by the pool. There are 2 bedrooms off the pool but the we didn’t want everyone going in those bedrooms wet to use the bathroom.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Awesome property! Everything was perfect. The only complaint we had was the mosquitoes around the property. Definitely need citronella candles around the pool at night. Not sure what else can be done because of the time of year and the foliage around the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Overall, a grest stay. We encountered a problem with on of the refrigerators not cooling well, and the prompt response was truly amazing. They even brought us a backup fridge, which was above and beyond. Nice service!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Joan K.

Good place for a large family
This property is just a block away from the beach and it's great for a large family to get together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Great place
We enjoyed the accommodation
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019