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Fun, coastal home w/ ocean view, shared pool, & great location

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Beach nearby
Pool
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪11 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 6 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This vacation home is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from The Wharf and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from West Beach.

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 6 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 7 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬5 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.

Fun, coastal home w/ ocean view, shared pool, & great location

West Side Cottage #DD - Shorely A Dream

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Soak up some sun and make this dreamy getaway your home away from home on your next vacation to Gulf Shores! Everything from the powder blue walls to the beachy decor will allow each guest to feel right at home in this coastal retreat. Start each day on the right foot and bring a cup of coffee out to the furnished balcony where you can breathe in the salty air and feel the cool breeze on your skin. When everyone wakes up, hop into the full kitchen, boasting modern appliances and beautiful stone countertops, and make a classic breakfast to fuel up for a fun-filled day ahead! When everyone returns from a day of exploring the coast and walking along sugar-white sand, the free WiFi and flatscreen TVs will allow everyone to relax in their own way.

After watching the sky change from blue to orange, everyone will be heading to bed as the stars come out. Each of the four bedrooms is located on the upper level of the home. Once at the top of the stairs, guests will find the first bedroom to the right with a king bed and easy access to the bathroom at the end of the hall. The second bedroom is to the left of the first and offers two twin beds and shares a jack and jill bathroom with the third bedroom containing a queen bed. At the left end of the hall, you will find the master bedroom with a king bed and a beautiful en suite master bathroom. To accommodate the last guests, there is a sleeper sofa available in the living area downstairs!

What's nearby:
Guests will be spoiled, as the beach is mere steps away making for easy access on and off the sand! To escape the heat, take a dip in the gulf or cool off in the shared pool before heading back to home base. If you want to venture out a bit, head into Gulf Shores proper, just three miles from your front door, and get a taste of some of the best seafood money can buy at local eateries like The Hangout Gulf Shores, De Soto's Seafood Kitchen, and Pink Pony Pub. If you brought the little ones along, Waterville USA/Escape House is just the place to get the wiggles out with waterslides, laser tag, minigolf, and more!

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Shared pool
New mattresses as of 2022
Snowbird-friendly (contact Vacasa for rates)

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

40698
Vrbo Property

Fun, coastal home w/ ocean view, shared pool, & great location Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Betsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location away from the crowds
The house was in a great spot for us as we would rather be at the end of the beach away from the bigger crowds. I would definitely rent in this complex again, but will never rent another Vacasa home again. It was fine if you want to bring your own comforters for the beds, trash bags, soap to wash your hands in the bathrooms, towels to bathe with (they were so tiny and thin), toilet paper (also incredibly thin), fans for bedrooms, salt/pepper, and kleenex to name a few. We had to take time from our vacation to go buy comforters for the beds there at Walmart and that shouldn't be. As an owner of a short term rental myself, I know the items you leave for your guests to make their trip easy and this was definitely not done here. There is also absolutely no early check in allowed here, so even if the house is ready you have to sit and wait until 4pm to check in as they have a no early check in policy. If you try to call Vacasa customer service, you are not talking to anyone in Gulf Shores, Alabama as they are from a call center in another state, so if customer service is important to you this may not be the place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This house is great! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful get away
Loved the coastal home, we could see the Gulf from the front room and saw dolphins! Great location, wonderful restaurants in the area. Would highly recommend this home as the layout is wonderful with a walking path very close that provides a great view and daily exercise.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation
The home was very clean and a great location to everything. When entering the home it reeked of smoke. The twin bedroom had a very noisy fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Shores West Side Cottages
The property was well maintained and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Everything from location to cleanliness was perfect. The only problem we experienced was the bathroom pocket door was off the track. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin S., McDonough, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vaca
Pretty house, nice location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip all around!
Our family really enjoyed our stay here and in Gulf Shores. We loved the proximity to the beach, as well as the paved green way and fishing piers on the lagoon behind the complex. The house and beds were very comfortable and spacious for our family of 5. Kitchen was well stocked. The only suggestion I have is to bring extra blankets if you tend to get cold as there aren’t any extras. (Glad I saw a previous review about that.) Overall, we had a fantastic time and will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect! Great place to stay.
Clean and very nice house.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than the pictures!
This house was perfect for our family of 8 adults and teenagers. The pictures don't do it justice- it is much larger than I expected. It is VERY stairs heavy so make sure all guests are able to walk up stairs. There is a large grill in the garage and a crockpot/ instapot in the kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house in walking distance from the beach
The house was spacious and clean. I gave 4 stars because there were a few maintenance issues we reported and no one from the property ever showed up to address while we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house nice location
We had a smooth stay. House was clean and each bathroom had plenty of towels and wash clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Vaca Home
Our family really enjoyed the comforts of this home. It was very spacious with the downstairs bathroom a plus. There was ample room for dining and watching TV at night. It is close to public beach access. It would be sweet if access could be granted across the street from the complex. Then again, we are use to renting places with access in front of us - we are kinda spoiled. The pool was refreshing too. Overall, it was a fantastic place to stay with our family (7 adults / two kids).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacay 2021
Beautiful property. Well stocked kitchen. Plenty of bathroom towels for 8 of us. On a busy, noisy street that takes away some of the ambience . Pool in the afternoon was a lot of fun for the grandchildren. We had to drive to the beach access parking 3 blocks away or to paid parking 2 blocks away. Just because we had so much to carry.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walk on the wild side
We enjoyed the house and the pool. Our issue is with getting to the beach. You have to walk pretty far to get to the public access since the complex doesn’t have a beach access spot. You could ask for a lot more if your complex worked out a deal with the beach side homes to use a strip of their land, build a boardwalk over the dunes and increase the HOA fees. People were walking all over people’s property and the dunes since there wasn’t a closer access point. Otherwise great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Ken R.

Great location
Loved the property but the bedspreads were stained and one looked like someone had stepped on it with a muddy shoe. I called Vacasa and was told another bedspread would be delivered. It never was. Otherwise the home was clean and very functional. Easy walk to the beach and it had a great pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
This was a great place to stay! Very clean, luxurious, well maintained, lots of extras. Everything was perfect for our stay except tell things. First the beach is a little further then they make it out to be. Yes you can see it across the street, but you can't access it there. It's a .2 mile walk there, .2 mile walk once your on the beach to find a spot, and .2 mile walk back. The way it's described we thought we could access it across the street. Maybe a .2 mile walk total. Also the walk is on a very busy street where the cars don't care if they hit you. There is another way there behind the building but the rental company didn't let us know about this and we didn't discover it till our last day. This really is total fine and do able. But we had 3 small kids and that is like herding cats. Plus all the stuff kids come with made it hard. Second the pool was shared by all the condos, not just two. It was loud and over crowded. My 1.5 year old couldn't go to the pool because it was just too much on a tiny space and I was worried about her safety. Oh and there were no curtains, which meant my kids were waking up at 6 am with the sun on vacation and I couldn't get them to do naps because it was too sunny! Overall I'd stay again just plan accordingly. I would know we can't use the pool and the beach is a long walking trip so bring food to eat for lunch and plan to stay all day not walk back and forth.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Sweet Home Alabama is completely accurate! We enjoyed our very 1st trip there and plan to go every year after! Super nice condo! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyshelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Property is just as described. Very clean. Great customer service, very convenient to the beach. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020