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Great Family Getaway With A PRIVATE Pool!

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪9 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 waterfront, a 4-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 10 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from The Wharf and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Orange Beach Beaches.

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 14 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬9 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.

Great Family Getaway With A PRIVATE Pool!

Everything you want in a special family getaway!

Relax on the remote beach, fish off the private pier, enjoy a sunset from the boathouse swings, kayak the lagoon, learn to paddle board, bike on the bike path, or laze by the new custom pool. All of these are at your fingertips with a West Beach vacation to Southern Palms Cottage. Located directly across from the gulf and right on the lagoon, this home will provide the space you need for the whole family. All living and bedrooms are located on one level and the open floor plan provides exceptional space for everyone to gather. We know you will love cooking in the fully stocked gourmet kitchen with HUGE island while watching the 65 inch TV in the living room! The front porch provides the perfect spot to sip coffee in the mornings while listening to the crashing waves of the Gulf of Mexico, while the back porch allows you to feel away from the hustle and bustle of the world while watching the sunset over the pier. The long driveway and 6 covered parking spots allows you to comfortably plan your vacation without having to worry about car restrictions.

Plan your escape today and book at Southern Palms Cottage!

Amenities include:

4 Bedroom/3 Bath (2 king, 1 queen, 2 twin, pullout sofa – sleeps 10)


1.25 acre property
lagoon front water view
gulf beach access
Beach view
Ocean view
6 covered parking spaces (No 2 car parking restriction!)
large screen TV
cable/high speed internet (WIFI)
Large custom in ground pool- 16x32 (not guaranteed heated- contact me with questions)
well stocked kitchen
regular drip coffee pot
Charcoal grill
Pak-n-play
large decks with views
TVs in 2 bedrooms, 65 inch TV in Living Room
Outdoor dining
Minimum Age: 25 years old to rent

Check In: 4 pm
Check Out: 10 am
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.
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

Southern Palms Cottage & Beachside

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Family Getaway Pool Paddle Boards Bikes Kayaks Included
Great Family Getaway With A Pool! Gulf Shores
Great Family Getaway Pool Paddle Boards Bikes Kayaks Included
Great Family Getaway With A Pool! Private vacation home

Great Family Getaway With A PRIVATE Pool! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores

Tje house was great as was the location. Four and a half miles from the bustle of the main drag.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break at the Bay

It was fabulous, plenty of space for the 9 of us. Huge island for food and prep, with plenty of bathrooms. Pretty much whatever you need they have it there for you. Pool was great for the kids especially when the weather wasn’t favorable for the beach. Close walk to the beach, great swings at the bay to take in the breeze and sunset, we would definitely return!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip!

To start, communication with property manager was great. From check in to check out, they were super informative and responsive. They monitored pool heat temperature closely and let us know when they saw a problem (pool low on water)…let us know what to do and even called pool technician out to inspect. Property is as described and seen on the posting. Kids (and adults) loved the bay beach…tons of little wild life for the kids to observe. Kayaking was a blast…just be wary if it gets windy out. Walk to the beach was a breeze and essentially felt like we had the whole beach to ourselves. Open house concept was awesome for general entertainment. The pool setup is a huge highlight…huge pool, great temperature control during Spring. Rreak time, no complaints. Location is a bit remote (plan for 15-30 minute commute to get to most local restaurants/entertainment)… the property is so peaceful and quiet. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

We love this property and the owner! It’s beautiful and something for everyone in one location, fishing, swimming and beach. This is our second stay and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Getaway

We stayed at the most amazing home. Wonderful quiet neighborhood, beautiful views, close to everything, wonderful owner who communicated frequently, clean, comfortable, beautifully decorated, best getaway ever. The only issue is that the pool heater is not heating as well as it should but the owner is aware and working to correct it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home!

We booked this very last minute due to being evacuated from our vacation in Cape San Blas and we were not disappointed!! The pictures depicted the house just as it is! The kitchen and living area were perfect for our 2 families. The pool is the largest we've had with a vacation rental! The owner, Ms. Becky, was very quick to respond and extremely welcoming! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and Relaxing Vacation

Everything about this vacation home is above expectations. The home is so clean and beautifully decorated, offering plenty of space, amenities, and comfort. The kitchen is huge and has EVERYTHING you could think to need. Bedrooms are just right and the beds are very comfortable. The pool is perfect. Pictures don’t do it justice, because you don’t realize how big it is until you see it for yourself. My absolute favorite is the dock on Little Lagoon where we watched the most beautiful sunsets. There are also kayaks, paddleboards, and a canoe, to explore the lagoon. We did not use these during our stay because I was a little intimidated by the size of the lagoon. A much more experienced and confident kayaker would definitely appreciate these extras! The walk to the beach was short, but made even easier using the wagon on property. We always bring our own beach chairs, but this home has plenty of chairs, towels, and umbrellas for a beach visit. I can’t say enough about the host, Becky. She is so attentive, communicative, and pleasant. She really wants you to feel like you’re home. Becky, thank you so much for sharing this most amazing place with us! This home is definitely on my short list of places I MUST visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Vacation

Everyone enjoyed the pool, especially the kids! A short walk to the beach, which this time of year we pretty much had to ourselves. The house was beautiful with plenty of room for our family of 9. One of the best vacations in the books, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

FAYE J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Had a great time. Loved the house. Fire ants were bad,and they came right away to spray.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Quiet Vacation

Breathtaking veiws, spacious, clean & comforting with beautiful decor. Rented this beachouse to take kids/grandkids on a quite relaxing vacation & this property did not disappoint. From the backyard pier, abundance of available extras ( from floats, sand toys, beach wagon, canoe or kayaks as well as ice machine was amazing ! Did have issues with heated pool and she did try to resolve the issue. This was a great vacation property !
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John V., Lowell, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Spring Break

Spring break in Gulf Shores with the family was made even better staying in this lovely home! Being between the lagoon and the Gulf adds to the beauty! The pool was the main attraction for the kids and Becky was so responsive with any issue or question we had regarding the pool. Kitchen was large and well stocked. We loved the large open living/dining/kitchen area allowing our family to be all together. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation Home

We loved our stay at this property. The host was so easy to communicate with, the kids loved the large (lighted) heated pool, there were lots of pool/beach toys available for us, and lots of space for our large family. It was so nice being on both the lagoon and just across from our private beach on the ocean. We will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JamieN, Brentwood, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, quiet location

Love that the home is situated between two different bodies of water. The owners have a closet full of beach chairs, floats, paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes to use, and this makes it so much more fun! The kitchen and living room space is open, light and airy, and a great gathering space with limitless views of the bay. The pool is large and heated in cooler weather, which we loved and took advantage of. Beds were comfy and plenty of towels and amenities in each bathroom. Would recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Beach Week

Great time to unplug, reset, refresh and recover as we head into the last quarter of 2023. Enjoyed the pool and the views. The beach was a short walk across the street. Everything was as advertised. The host thought of everything. Well stocked kitchen and beach toys for kids and adults, even had an ice machine. Bikes and wagon. Would definitely stay again. Quiet end of the beach. Felt like we were the only ones there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

We had a wonderful week! Great location great house for our family of 8. A bit of trouble with the pool heater but was quickly resolved once we realized it wasn’t just the cooler weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

We had a wonderful time. The house was fantastic. It had a giant island in the kitchen. The pool was a nice size, and the kids enjoyed the private pier. We would recommend this house to anyone. Thanks Becky!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

2023 Family Vacation

Great home with lots of amenities included. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C., Roswell, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding Family Stay in Gulf Shores

We visit Gulf Shores every August before the start of the school year, and this is an amazing property from a location and amenities prospective. The access to the beach and lagoon cannot be any better, and you will not find a better pool for the kids. The pictures of the property are spot on, and Becky was great with communicating the checking-time and process. If you have the opportunitiy to book a stay, don’t hesitate to do so.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay A., LaGrange

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECTION

This home is everything you could ask for! Huge pool and wonderful location directly across from a very private beach. We loved having coffee on the air conditioned sun porch with a view of the lagoon! Communication with the owner was a breeze. Best home we’ve ever rented by far!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynn o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation Destination

Property was beautiful and very well maintained. Owner was wonderful and very helpful. Lots of extras! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wallace H., Union

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Great House. We had an awesome time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee Dee M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

Me and my husband, our kids and grandkids all met at this location for a family vacation and everything was fantastic. The house was perfect for what we needed and the location was great. Thank you for allowing us to make some great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mrs. Jennifer Taylor

Just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect combination!

Great house with beautiful heated pool and access to the beach across the street. Kids loved the LED lights in the pool at night! This home also had all the beach chairs, umbrellas, wagon and toys to accompany us at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house!

The kitchen/dining/living area was amazing for cooking and hanging out. We enjoyed the heated pool and the dock for fishing and easy beach access! Comfortable beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023