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Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool! Slps 18. Awesome views. Secluded beach!

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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18266 sq m

Popular amenities

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationWest Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationGulf Shores Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationHangout Music Fest8 min drive
  • AirportPensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)64 min drive

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

Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool! Slps 18. Awesome views. Secluded beach!

Blue Heron
2175 West Beach Blvd

2024-01. Flash Summer 2024 Deal. Vacation like is 2019! Save $1500 or more. Be one of the first 2 to book Blue Heron and you will be priced at 2019 pricing! Pre-pandemic deal as we take over managing these two great beachfront places! Pricing will ALREADY reflect this deal, and you can see it as a line item discount on the book now page. Act fast!

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!

We have a number of homes on the beach. Look for Bama Beach Houses on your favorite search tool to see them all in one place!

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!

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
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Languages

English

Amenities

Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

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

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

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 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. 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

  • West Beach - 15 min walk
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min drive
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 9 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Hangout - 9 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner - 8 min drive
  • Pink Pony Pub - 9 min drive
  • De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 8 min drive
  • Burger King - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool! Slps 18. Awesome views. Secluded beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool! Slps 18. Awesome views. Secluded beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool! Slps 18. Awesome views. Secluded beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool! Slps 18. 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. Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay at the BH
Nice house. Good size rooms. Clean upon arrival and appliances in working order. Beach is nice in this location with tons of shells for the kids to sift through. There is a kettle grill here, but it wasn't in the listing...we brought our own portable though to use. The pool is probably more of a treat in the summer; we paid extra for the heat but the wind tunneled through under the house that made it too breezy for most days.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

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

8/10 Good

Albert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
D sawp
good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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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

Michelle H.

Great as usual!
Blue Heron beach house was great as usual! Thank you for all your guidance and help throughout this process. The two issues that we had (toilet not flushing and then a hole in tub) got resolved very quickly once I reached out. Having a four month old this year we were a little worried on how it'd go- but it was great. The setup there is so nice. Thanks again for all your help. I'm glad you've been able to enjoy all your family activities and graduation- busy times! We hope to be back sometime in the future!

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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