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Terrace/patio
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, stereo
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪4 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 5 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This beach vacation home is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from The Wharf and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

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

Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties

The Sea Star, Previously known as Cocoa's Cabana. Authentic, newly renovated, beach house directly on the sugar white sands of the Gulf of Mexico in Gulf Shores, AL!

Look no further for your perfect home away from home on the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Quiet, yet close to dining, shopping, and festivals. This spacious, comfortable beach home is waiting for you with its mesmerizing views and large relaxing deck. If you love the sound of waves and the sparkle of clear blue waters, this is the vacation rental for you. Watch dolphins play, help baby sea turtles find their way home, or float the day away, right in front of your vacation home. The name of this home is Cocoa's Cabana- all who visit know they are experiencing a well-deserved vacation away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

This house has added a 3rd bathroom! Bedroom layout as follows:
King Bedroom with bathroom
Queen Bedroom with bathroom
King Bedroom shares a full hall bathroom
Bunk Bedroom (2 twin over full bunks)

*No guests under the age of 25 unless approved by Signature Properties. A driver's license must be uploaded and a Tenant Vacation Rental Agreement with Signature Properties must be electronically signed to secure your reservation.

Come see why memories are made here. Signature Properties welcomes you. Your Vacation will always be Our Priority! We are available 24/7 for any of your vacation needs. At Signature Properties, we strive on making each vacation a one of a kind experience personalized for each guest. Please let us know what we can do to make your vacation perfect! Book today and you won't be disappointed!
Cancellation Policy:
A reservation deposit of 25% is due at time of reservation and will be applied to total amount. The balance of the total amount is due on or before 90 days (house) or 60 days (condo) or 180 days (rentals more than 13 nights) from arrival.

A 60 day notice (condos) or 90 day notice (houses) or 180 days (rentals for more than 13 nights) from arrival date is required for any cancellation to receive a refund of deposit. The $99 Reservation Fee is non-refundable and a Cancellation Fee of $100 will apply. If less than required notice is given, every effort will be made to re-rent the property. If we are unable to rent the property, no refunds will be due. If the property is re-rented at full rental rate, you will receive a refund less the Cancellation Fee and Non-Refundable Reservation Fee.
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.
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

Signature Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain biking 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: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 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

2144-156643

Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break
This was a great week. The Sea Star should be the Shining Star. It was clean, cute, and current! The house was well stocked with great kitchen utensils and full appliances that worked well for us. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall beach trip
The house was very nice. Great location. The bed frame on one of the beds broke during the night, we informed the property manager the next morning, and they had someone there within an hour to correct it. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Great place with beach access. The property manager was great! Very quick response with any questions I had. Will be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
House was really nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keiston B.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Family Vacation
My wife and I stayed here with our 11-month-old son for a week. The house was in a great location. It was the perfect distance from the crowds, but still close to all the shopping and food options. The home was completely updated and felt like a high-end private home. Everything was extremely cozy and clean. We could not have asked for anything better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
The home was very up to date and clean. The interior design was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debora R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
This house was perfect for us! Large bedrooms, bathroom for everyone and close to the water. Huge deck to relax on in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

courtney c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Beautiful -amazing Haven’t stopped dreaming about it since we left
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ria R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location but bare minimum
My family of 8 adults all stayed comfortably at Jus Piddlin! We originally booked another house back in December but got a call two months before our trip that it was cancelled due to a pipe burst. So this was the house available during our stay. It’s a prime location! Not too busy and a perfect view! I would say the thing this VRBO is missing is details. You have to bring EVERYTHING. No sugar, coffee filters, beach towels, charcoal, etc. No rugs or personal touches which makes sense because this is a company owned and not family owned. The downstairs bathroom has a bit of a bug problem but all beds and sheets were comfortable and clean. The fridge takes a long time to get cold enough to keep your items cold. We were nervous our milk and meat would go bad but after a couple days it got cold. I just think this VRBO could invest in a better fridge, rugs, better bath towels, and outdoor chairs that you can see the view when you sit outside. Overall we had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was beautiful. We’ve stayed near here before and love this area of the beach.
Rental process was wonderful and easy. Hose was beautiful. Will likely come again and stay here
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacation
Our family two grown children, their spouses. Their children a total of 3 under the age of 7. We had a great stay. Even though we had to contact the owners a couple of times during our stay. They were very responsive both times. Once we requested a new hose to rinse off after coming back from the beach. The one that was originally there had multiple holes in it. They brought one over in a couple of hours. The second call was more serious as the air conditioner stopped working and a whole new unit had to be installed. The owners had a repair person there within a few hours and the new unit was installed by the end of the day. The pictures online make the house appear slightly larger than it actually was but I think that is the case with most Vrbo sites. We did have to provide our own toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags and dish washing soap. It was a bit of a hike to the ocean due to having to climb a sand dune to get to the beach. But all in all we had a wonderful vacation. The back deck was a favorite of the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would Stay Here Again
Great Location. House was Clean and Well Stocked. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marla N.

Liked: Cleanliness
CCWB
Location was great, beach an A+. The house layout is good for a large family however a full size refrigerator is in need and there were no towel hooks in one bath, no storage shelf, cabinet, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Clean and neat and comfortable. Plenty of privacy and great beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Deck
Wonderful home! Had a great time with family I. This spacious home. Deck is great!! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad C., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time even with the rain.
Property was great. Had to deal with rain 2 days and house and outside patio area was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bilenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The property was very clean great access to beach. The only thing I would suggest would be they had some beach towels. We are planning on booking this property again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, would stay there again!!
The house was great! I can tell there have been renovations, it really looks good and the deck was great. You have sun and shade. Loved the bed, slept soo good. I would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E., Kokomo

Liked: Cleanliness
Updated, older property
This home was clean and perfect for 8 adults. Wonderful location on the beach. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
We had a very nice time staying at this property. Very clean, great location, and quiet during this time of year. We had a small issue with the door but the property manager and maintenance communicated with us promptly and got the issue resolved. Of mention, the property manager and maintenance were both very friendly and courteous. I would recommend this property to friends and colleagues. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

GARRY H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property surpassed our expectations
The Cocoa Cobana beach house was exceptionally clean and tidy upon arrival. The door keypad was extremely easy to use. The online property listing was described very accurately. The property manager was very responsive. When a smoke detector battery needed replacing, maintenance arrived shortly after I notified the property manager. All the appliances as well as the Wi-Fi functioned properly. The bed was comfortable. The A/C functioned well. We had a totally unobstructed view of the ocean and beachfront. The ocean was just a few feet from our front door and deck. The beach house and beach location were ideal and very quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and spent a lot of time on the deck as well as the beach. The property surpassed our expectations, and we plan to return, hopefully to the same property.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Close to shops and steps away from beach. Perfect location and amazing house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
Cocoa's Cabana is a great property. It was very clean when we arrived. The kitchen was well-stocked with plates, glasses, cookware, etc. We just have two suggestions: a pair of scissors for hard-to-open packages from the store and a working vacuum or electric broom for sweeping up sand. The one provided spit out more sand than it picked up. Overall, we had a fantastic stay, and we would definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Memories in a great home
Had a wonderful time at this home. Although I was confused with some of the details. It was stated that I could check in early if the home was ready but I would be charged $150 if I checked in prior to 4:00pm. My husband and I unpacked our belongings and placed them on the porch. By looking into the window, we could clearly see that the home was ready for our arrival but no one notified us for an early check in or stated that we were allowed to do so. Shower curtain in the back left bathroom fell on my husband twice while showering. He placed the spring rod back up as best he could but it needs to be secured in with a stronger permanent rod. Front Cover porch has older flooring than the rest of the porch. I would HIGHLY recommend sandals at all times. My husband wished he had his hammer there to pound the older nails into the floor so no one would cut their feet. Some of the nails were a safety issue but I thought they would be replaced/repaired due to the recent storms. But none of these issues deterred us from having the best time ever. And yes, I would rent this wonderful home again. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
We could not have asked for a more perfect stay! The house was clean, well stocked, roomy, and perfectly nestled on the beach! We had a wide age range from toddler, teenagers, to adults and the house was perfect for everyone. We would recommend this property to anyone and look forward to booking again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021