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😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!

Beachfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Pool
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18266.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, West Beach
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

3rd Flr SE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SE Middle BR

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr SW BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SW MIddle BR

1 King Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Flr Master BR

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor 1/2 Bath

Toilet

3rd Floor East Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Floor West Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Master BR Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!

Blue Heron
2175 West Beach Blvd

25-02-22. Summer on Sale! Quick 'escape the cold' summer sale! First 2 bookings get 15% off. This is ALREADY priced in and should show as a strikethrough/discount on the booking page. Fab place... for less! Act quick, 2 will go fast! Spring dates too!

2025-02-23. Brand new virtual tour up now, and the new HDR photography up soon! Wow! What a great looking place! :-)

So cute. So nice. Beachfront 5BR sleeps up to 18. Wide open beach feels like your own. Expansive views from the BIG decks. Whether sunrise or sunset, coffee or cocktails, you'll love it! Guest favorite since we bought it. The heatable pool is in! It is 21x11x5 and sheltered under the southern side of the home. New pool pics too! Extraordinary place! Come relax in our home.
Wifi! You bet. Strong. Very usable for work or play. A Keurig, and two drip coffee makers, because... coffee! Coffee not your thing? Ice! Stand alone ice maker, and ice maker in the fridge too. Roku on the main living room tv for those who want to login to their streaming services from the vacation!

More! Many summer weeks gone already! Get it before it's gone.

We've christened her the Blue Heron, because she reminds us a bit of that majestic seaside bird, plus check out that blue, and the reflection of the sky too!

Bedding includes

Main Floor Master Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Middle Bedroom" King
3rd Floor SW Middle Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King
Bonus Room: Twin Bunk
Bonus Room: Two Twin Day Beds in living space

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

LOCATION!
OMG. The BEST wide open beach area right behind your home, and those views from all the BIG decks? Oh so awesome! Beachfront. Yeah, THIS is beachfront!

POOL?
You bet! Absolutely. Awesome heatable pool sheltered under the home for a little respite from the hot hot hot of the sun! Private heatable pool. No sharing. 20x10x3-5' Rectangle, and added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82-84' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge that varies by season and is per night for length of stay (the 12 month range has been $65-85 depending on season) gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and any time up to at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too. The pool is beachside, in the sun, with an expansive deck area around it, PLUS a nice shaded and sheltered area to escape the heat, right under the home. Nice!

EXTRA FRIDGE (and an ice maker too)
Extra fridge? Of course! Full size extra fridge, right around the corner from the kitchen! Oh, and under counter ice maker too (and one in the fridge... because... ice!).

BEACH ACCESS
Um, yeah! BEACHFRONT. Right out the back door. Nothing between you and the water but sand!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for 4-6 cars.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally rock solid and ran > 250Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire. Subject to restrictions which often vary by season. Again, please inquire.

Snowbirds welcome. Inquire for best rates. No smoking please. Kids welcome! Weddings and reunions okay too!

And if Blue Heron is not quite the right size, we own several more homes, bigger, smaller. What do you need? Also also! Blue Heron is only a couple doors east of Dancing Dolphin (and that many west of Egret and Erica's Sandpiper) so you can be close but not too close to other people if that's the way you roll!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

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 family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA 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

  • West Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Waterville USA - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 15 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from West Beach and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 113 reviews
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smooth sailing all the way with this rental! From booking to leaving everything went without trouble. The only thing I can complain about was with the tv being so high in the first floor bedroom I had to get out of bed to change the channel or adjust the volume while holding the remote up in the air
From the first floor balcony.
From the first floor balcony.
From the first floor balcony.
The pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

Loved Blue Heron!

We had a great trip! We loved the house and the location! This was our first time renting a house since we usually do condos and it was a game changer! We loved it and will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Blue Heron was great!

He was a great host. Great house. Very Clean. All 5s across the board. Would rent again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jayme H.

Fantastic beach home!

We absolutely loved loved LOVED Blue Heron. It was very clean, cute, and worked extremely well for us. And the beach felt like it was our own. And the decks. Just wow. We can't wait to come back. It was worth every penny and we have the best time! Thank you for having us!

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl I.

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

Spring Break 2025

Property was exactly as listed. Very clean. Perfect location for our family. Much better than staying on a crowded beach.Rick and Susan were the best hosts ever!Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bliss A.

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

Perfect for families

Stayed here with whole family and couldn’t have asked for a better beach access. House was clean and spacious and just what we needed. Would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Great beach location, nice pool to cool off.

Great beach location, nice pool to cool off.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Beach week was great

Plenty of room for everyone! Private beach access makes all the difference and this property did not disappoint. Close to many dining options too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peyton C.

Very close to shopping and eating... the beach is your backyard

Cleanly home, great outdoor seating, pool was a cool dip from being on the beach all day. Very close to shopping and eating and the beach is your backyard, would recommend this home for anyone with big families or groups! Great amount of room for everyone!
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10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Grandkids were in heaven

We had a great time. Local management came quickly to address a pool issue and were very pleasant to deal with.... We enjoyed our trip very much. Loved the big porches, beach access and the pool! My grandkids were in heaven. I would stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Medea K.

Loved the decks!

Big house and a fantastic location. Enjoyed both decks for drinking tea and enjoying family meals. Heated pool was nice, my 6 month old loved it. I hope to be back next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Donna M., West Monroe

Lovely home right on the beach. No crowds

Lovely home right on the beach. Easy to get back and forth to the ocean. Lots of beds and wonderful back porch. Pool is just right for the little ones and out of the sun. Close to town but far enough away that you have your own space and no crowds.
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10/10 Excellent

Jason L., EVANSVILLE

A private escape!

Great house and directions. Owners are very responsive and want you to have a great time. Great View of the ocean and ease of access. You're literally steps away from the beach. it is far enough from city and public beaches that it almost feels like a private escape.

8/10 Good

Maranda V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family spring break get away

This property was the perfect size for our family of 16! Plenty of room and great location. The heated pool was perfect for the chillier days. The trash service was great. The only down side we could see was the lack of kitchen supplies. Overall we highly recommend this house if you have a bigger group and want to be right on the beach with a heated pool option. Very kid friendly and would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

So happy to have returned

This is our second visit and we are so happy to have returned. We Just can't get enough of the beach, Decks/ porch and the wonderful location. The on-site team (H. And T.) and the management company really make you feel as if you have not got a care in the world. We are grateful to them and to Rick for such an amazing visit. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Vacation 24

Good property, little pricey. The pipes in the showers upstairs had a whistling noise when in use. Also, could use dishtowels and potholders in the kitchen-only one dishtowel was there. No show stoppers, just would be good to look into.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DD O.

Blue Heron

We had the best long term stay at Blue Heron. We were fortunate to be able to come for all of January and February, and truly had a wonderful time. We will be back at another of Rick and Susan's homes next winter! We wanted to have December and Blue Heron wasn't available because of the holidays so we will try another one! Thank you so much!
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10/10 Excellent

DeAnna M.

We loved it!!!

We had a great time! the covered deck was good with the rain we had daily:(. The house is great and response was wonderful. The new fridge was super nice and cooled great! I had 6 of my 10 grands with me so was a sweet time of memories! It's a great house and we did love it!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Exceeded Expectations

Everything we were promised, from the management company, to the cleaning, to the property owners, was delivered. Very friending and easy to work with. Our highest recommendation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

TOMMY H.

Really enjoyed out stay

We really enjoyed our stay at your home. Only about half of my group got to go because of some of the kids in school but we had such a great time. The beach was nice and the weather cooperated with us. When we got there the pool had several crabs in it so I called Tasha and they had someone out immediately and cleaned it. I was very impressed with the pool people. Thank you so much!
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10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

We had a wonderful vacation!

Things were great! We did have a few bad storms and we think one lightning strike either hit the house or very close. We let the management company know that two tvs upstairs didn't work and they were there almost immediately to check it out. Very responsive. We had a wonderful vacation and can't beat the location!
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10/10 Excellent

Janey M.

Da bomb!!!

Blue Heron is da bomb!!! Best location. Best beach and almost had it privately all to ourselves....on Memorial Day weekend!!! The house was perfect for our family of 11 with plenty of room. But the most prized area is the porches!!!! Morning coffee, sunset cocktails and every meal eaten on the porch!!!! Pool was such an added bonus for grandkids...a respite from the sun in the shaded pool! We WILL be back to create more great family memories!! Thanks to Rick for always communicating with me quickly and sweetly!

8/10 Good

jeff p., Chattanooga tn

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view!

A mature house with great bones. Every thing works, nothing needed except a cutting board. Management staff was always close buy. The internet held up great with a couple of IT guys and heavy suffers. AC was great during the hottest week ever. Dip pool is nice, it stays coolish which is great while the gulf is greeting warmer. What sets this house apart is the view. Stayed at other ocean views, this was the closest to the water Great! Also easy on my maturing legs. would recommend and return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

connie p.

It's a great house and we had a great time

We enjoyed our trip very much. Loved the big porches, beach access and the pool! My grandkids were in heaven. The two refrigerators and ice machine were also a huge plus. I do have a couple things I would recommend. Couches are in terrible shape. We were cold a few nights and no extra blankets . Also the kitchen needs a few gadgets. Can opener was not good. Pot holders would be great addition. I would still stay here again . It's a great house and we had a great time. My complaints are minimal. Thanks for everything!
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10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Loved Blue Heron!!!

We loved loved loved the blue heron! The location was great, away from all the area with condos. The back porch was amazing we enjoyed breakfast and coffee out there. The ice maker was a nice surprise saved us on making many trips to Waves. This was my favorite house we have stayed in so far. If we had a couple more of the grown up couples we would have rather been in the others with more bathroom. But this one was the best. I really can't think of anything that was missed. When we got there one coffee pot had a sign on it it was broken. But it just needed the pipe hooked up back inside. Everything worked well. Oh and the nice big laundry room was great to place our ice chest and extras in. We loved it all![Yay! 😁 Thanks Traci! Glad you all had a fantastic time! Reach out to me or any of the Bama Beach Houses gang when ready to lock down next year's trip! 🙏]

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

Why this one? Oh come on! Its so cute! And its just like home. Check out the welcome sign and the master bath: Relax!

Sometimes you want to be on the beach, but in a home that feels like, well, home! Blue Heron is just that. In fact, it has been owner-occupied until we bought it midsummer 2019. It has all the touches of home. Though perhaps a little more organized than mine--I blame the kids...

Blue Heron is uber-cute, has lots and lots of beach, is secluded, and just a couple doors down from our Dancing Dolphin, another home that is well, a home away from home!

Why they chose this property

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

Why this one? Oh come on! Its so cute! And its just like home. Check out the welcome sign and the master bath: Relax!

What makes this property unique

Sometimes you want to be on the beach, but in a home that feels like, well, home! Blue Heron is just that. In fact, it has been owner-occupied until we bought it midsummer 2019. It has all the touches of home. Though perhaps a little more organized than mine--I blame the kids...

Blue Heron is uber-cute, has lots and lots of beach, is secluded, and just a couple doors down from our Dancing Dolphin, another home that is well, a home away from home!

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