“Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores!

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Sunsets from the porch are a special show almost every night!

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9111 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach5 min walk
Hangout Music Fest14 min walk
Waterville USA19 min walk
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)63 min drive

Great spot for kids and family.

Joanna S.

Feb 14, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Let My Happy Place be yours! Come "LIVE" at the beach and enjoy the comfort of a renovated classic beach house with a 'live like a local' feel and a great canal lagoon view from the covered front porch. The large open family room/kitchen area is great for relaxing and lounging after a good day at the beach.

The home is located in the heart of the Gulf Shores Beach District on a dead-end street (no through traffic!), just 3 blocks west of the Hang-out and 2 blocks south of the public beach access (5 minute walk). It's close enough to walk/bike to everything Gulf Shores has to offer, yet it feels private and remote...perfect for relaxing.

There is a lagoon in the front yard with a small private dock for fishing, crabbing and kayak launching. Use of 4 kayaks and a paddle boat are included with the rental! You can kayak the Gulf Shores canals and Little Lagoon from the house, even head over to the , Original Oyster House or other local restaurants for a kayak up lunch!

There are 3 bedroom, 2 full baths and a private outdoor shower with hot & cold water (everyone's favorite!). The 3rd bedroom we call the bunk room and includes an additional TV viewing area, two bunk bed sets, a queen bed and a private balcony. It's a perfect area for kids.

Rental also includes use of a mid-size washer/dryer, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach boards, floats, sand toys, corn hole, crab cage, charcoal grill, etc. (Note: there are a few fishing poles and old bikes folks have left at the house - if they are there you are free to use them, I just cant guarantee they will still be there and work.)

The Gulf State Park is only 2 miles via paved path - so bring your bikes and explore the 26+ miles of the Gulf State Park trails (all paved paths or boardwalks).

Besides the beach, kayaking, biking and relaxing - there are lots of other fun things to in the area!
1) Gulf State Park: The Fishing pier is great for fishing and also fun to walk out and watch what's being caught. There is also a nature center in the Park and great new restaurants at the Lodge.
2) Gulf Shores' parks & rec: The Bodenhamer Rec center offers day & week passes. The center has a large indoor heated pool w/aqua-climb wall, full service fitness/exercise center and fitness classes, indoor basketball and racquetball courts, tennis courts and game room. There is also a large outdoor play ground with jungle gym
3) Day trip to Fort Morgan, Dauphin Island (the ferry ride is fun), Bellingrath Gardens, Bayou La Batre (yes Bubba it's a real place and has the BEST SHRIMP)
4) Day trip to Fairhope - an amazing town on the cliffs of Mobile Bay. Great shops, restaurants, parks, history. Check out Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bog and Weeks Bay Estuarine Research Reserve on the way.
5) Day trip to Pensacola - Catch a Blue Angel show or practice, climb the lighthouse, visit the National Naval Air Museum which rivals the Smithsonian Air/Space (also free).

Property manager

Suzanne B.

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

Gatherings up to 16 guest are allowed up to 11pm

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Kayaks & paddle boat liability form MUST be signed & returned to owner prior to check-in, if not the booking rules are violated and res. canceled.

Noise: this is a private street with some full time residents. Please keep noise levels low between 10pm and 8am

Additional house rules are detailed in the rental agreement. Guests agree to all rules outlined here and in the agreement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: Gatherings up to 16 guest are allowed up to 11pm

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Waterville USA and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk
Hangout Music Fest - 14 min walk
Gulf State Park - 16 min walk
Waterville USA - 19 min walk
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

The Hangout - 14 min walk
Sunliner Diner - 13 min walk
Pink Pony Pub - 15 min walk
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 10 min walk
Burger King - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Waterville USA and Zooland Mini Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dori D.

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

This was a great place to stay with the grandkids. The kids enjoyed fishing off the dock, riding bikes and loved the outdoor shower after being at the beach. Would love to return next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Our family had a great vacation in this wonderfully located peaceful home for the week! Close enough to all the action and short walk to the beach! Yet so peaceful! Use of the kayaks was an added bonus and everyone loved the outdoor shower when coming back from the beach! We hope to be back again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

14 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun stay close to the beach

Great spot for kids and family.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

31 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

Good location if you don’t want beachfront. Very walkable to the beach. Accommodations were very good for our nine. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, lots of outside sitting. Bicycles were definitely a plus. The walk thru a bedroom from the back bedroom to the bathroom was a little inconvenient. Missed the sound of the ocean but a very good place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany B., Medina, Ohio

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best of both worlds

Enjoyed our stay in this quiet neighborhood tucked away, but not far, from the main stretch by the beach. It was very clean and we felt at home the moment we walked in. We arrived hours earlier than expected and the neighbor, who came out and greeted us, gave us the go-ahead to go on in early. Loved the fully stocked shed. It was great to have plenty umbrellas, chairs and the rolling cart to walk it the two blocks to the beach. It was a bonus having access to the kayaks. That was the selling point for me. Morning time was best at sunrise. Gets pretty toasty any later than that on the lagoon! Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne B.

I grew up in Alabama, but have lived in Atlanta for many years. The Alabama Gulf Coast is My Happy Place! Just the right mix of beautiful beaches, things to do, relaxed atmosphere, friendly people, great food and good music! I did the 30A thing until I rediscovered Gulf Shores. No comparison - GS is awesome! I love to bike, kayak, swim, hike, shop, explore, eat, listen to great music and Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan/Orange Beach has it all!

Why they chose this property

Those of us who live on W 2nd think we have the best street in Gulf Shores! Yes we on an unpaved, dead-end road and we like it like that! There is no through traffic, privacy, water access for fishing or kayaking - yet we are minutes from the beach and to the heart of Gulf Shores. Come live the Gulf Shores' motto "Small Town, Big Beach".