😎 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. Stand-alone, beachfront 5BR home 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!
VIRTUAL TOUR!
Check out our virtual tour. Specific questions about layout? Other stuff? Get the "insiders tour!" and see it all for yourself!
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=maF8Wu1LVn6
Please note that virtual tours may not be fully up to date if furniture is replaced, or walls painted, etc! They require a full re-scan of all rooms of a home. So, if you have your heart captured by a particular loveseat, and its not longer there, we apologize! 😉 VRBO changed how they do these, so hopefully this shows up!
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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.
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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.
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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. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 9 min drive
The Catch - 8 min drive
Pink Pony Pub - 9 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 8 min drive
Picnic Beach - 8 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.
How much does it cost to stay at 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! on 9 May 2026 start from AU$1,863, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!?
On-site parking is available at the 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was as described. Had a wonderful stay. Very grateful!
Colette R.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2026
🥳 Yay! Thanks so much Colette for taking a moment to shar eyour super nice, warm fuzzy review of your time in my Blue Heron! If you have any suggestions to improve on that already ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star stay, or some more lovin' for my home or the Bama Beach Houses folks, I'd love to hear from you! Set up that return to paradise on the beach too! 😉 Ty! 🙏
🥳 Thanks for the great ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, Thomas! I’m really glad to hear Blue Heron lived up to the 'big and clean' standard—with a house that size, our housekeeping team takes a lot of pride in hitting that mark.
I’ll be honest, I’m a little bummed to see that one star went AWOL instead of hanging out with its buddies! 😉 My goal is always to hit that 'exuberant 5' mark, so I’ve been thinking a lot about our conversation regarding the 'starter kits' for supplies.
I totally hear you on the 'time is essence' factor. Most large homes on the Gulf take the starter supply approach—which is why we mention it in our listings and FAQs—but one thing I hadn't considered was explicitly suggesting delivery services. That way, a crew can have exactly the brands and amounts they want, when they want them, without losing a single second of beach time. I'm actually going to start including a list of my own favorite local delivery spots in our check-in info because of your feedback!
I also have to give you a shout-out for the VP-level assist on flagging that flush handle during your stay—it let us jump on it immediately so it didn't get in the way of the fun! 🛠️😉
Most importantly, I’m thrilled your granddaughters had such a blast. At the end of the day, that’s the part that really matters. Please do reach out to me directly when the family is ready for a return trip—I’d love to hear your suggestions on how we can turn that 'overall fine' into an 'absolutely perfect' and get that missing
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cindy L.
27 Feb 2026
Blue Heron... just... WOW!
We had the best time at Blue Heron. It was perfect for a our winter getaway! Weather got a little cold those couple days, but it was so so pretty. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home!
Cindy L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John V.
9 Mar 2026
Fantastic!
We stayed for all of February in Blue Heron. We LOVED loved loved it! It was very clean and well-stocked on arrival. The management company and owners communicated very well--we knew exactly what to expect and even places to try out for food and coffee. We felt like we had the beach to ourselves, and the views from the decks were incredible! We hope to come back next year! Thank you for having us!
John V.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah J.
8 Feb 2026
Blue Heron ❤️❤️❤️
Wow! Everything was perfect! Well laid out and stocked. Clean! And the views... just incredible! The crazy arctic cold front was something, even had a little snow... But we had the best time and can't wait to come back in the future!
Sarah J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Taylor F.
13 Sept 2025
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!
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
Anice S.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2025
🌴 Yay! Thanks so much for the great review, Anice! We’re thrilled your stay at Blue Heron was smooth sailing all the way — that’s exactly what we love to hear! From booking to checkout, it sounds like everything went just as it should. 🏖️💦
And thank you for the helpful note about the TV in the first-floor bedroom! You’re absolutely right — it was placed high because of the old cable connection, but since we’ve now gone 100% streaming, we’re taking this opportunity to lower the TV and upgrade it to a larger screen. 🙌 So next time you visit, no more “remote-in-the-air workouts!”
We’re so glad you enjoyed the home — with its private pool, big decks, and easy beach access right out your back door, Blue Heron is designed for laid-back fun and plenty of space for family and friends to spread out. 🌊☀️
Ready to lock in your next easy-breezy Gulf Shores getaway? We’d be delighted to host you again — Blue Heron books up fast, so don’t wait too long! 😎
Very nice house right on the beach!! Would definitely recommend to anyone and would stay again. Very clean, and updated.
Atkins F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
😁 Thank you so much for staying in our home this summer, and for the super nice review, too! Glad it was perfect for you and your crew, and super clean too! That's what we aim for! Reach out if you have any suggestions for Blue Heron or our communications and support, and of course to lock in the return trip before BH gets away for next summer! 🙏
We will absolutely be coming back to this property every single time we vacation in gulf shores. It was beautiful clean and exactly what we needed !
Amy J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tabitha F.
15 Oct 2025
Wonderful!! We will be back!
Our family of 10 had plenty of room and we were very pleased with our stay at Blue Heron. We will definitely book again.
[🥰 Yay! Thank you SO much Tabitha. Thrilled you all had a fantastic time at Blue Heron! Reach out when ready to lock in that return trip you mentioned--we'd love to have you back anytime! 🤗 Thanks so much for staying in our place and taking a moment ot share your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star experience! 😎🏖️🙏]
Our family had a wonderful time at the beach and staying in this beautiful property! We loved the upper and the lower decks, the heated pool, and our close proximity to the beach! This is definitely a property we will consider again!
Kimberly C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Daniel C.
9 Jan 2024
Great beach location, nice pool to cool off.
Great beach location, nice pool to cool off.
Daniel C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melinda C.
29 July 2025
Blue Heron was great!
He was a great host. Great house. Very Clean. All 5s across the board. Would rent again.
🤗 Yay! Thank you so much for staying in Blue Heron and for the super nice review. Glad you all had a wonderful time!! Reach out directly with any suggestions, or to lock in that return trip to paradise! Thanks again! 🙏
Met family from Georgia there and was a great place for all of us!
Leslie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks Leslie! Thrilled you and the family had a fantastic time in our home! Poke me directly if you have any suggestions, requests, ready for that return! Have a great rest of the year!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jayme H.
6 Aug 2025
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!
Jayme H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Darren P.
9 Jan 2024
Great family beach house
Great views and secluded area. Would happily rent here again.
We loved the property! The location is great, the beach access is wonderful and the pool is an added plus. The only drawback we experienced was a problem with the main level air our last 2 days. Haleigh had someone come right out to look at it but it continued to run hot. Because of this I rated the property 4 stars. Otherwise our stay was wonderful!
Leslie H.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
[🥰 Thank you Leslie! So happy to hear you LOVED Blue Heron and everything was perfect! Bummed for losing a star for one levels AC not working for a brief period. My understanding is that you reported the issue (76 degrees when set at 68) and that we had a third party HVAC co out before end of same day. They apparently fixed it, as you reported it was okay that evening, but, unfortunately, it was back up to 76 in the AM when you reported as you were departing. They came back out and fixed it. 😔 Sadly, sometimes even the pros can take a couple trips, but it sounds like they were super responsive, so I am glad for that! Again, really happy you all loved our home 🥳, and if you have any suggestions, or when ready to return, please don't hesitate to reach out! Thanks again! 🙏]
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!
Bliss A.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
🥰 Thank you so much for for staying in our Blue Heron and for the warm fuzzies, too! Really appreciate it! Glad BH worked well for you all, was super clean, and provided plenty of space for your family vacation! And...yes... how about that beach access, right out the back door (and back porch--and those VIEWS!!!). DM me or BamaBeachHouses if you have any suggestions, or when ready to return! 😎🙏🏖️
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
AJ S.
9 Jan 2024
Perfect getaway vacation
Right on the beach, and gorgeous location. Easy check-in process and very professional. Would stay again for sure! Perfect getaway vacation
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
Cheryl I.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
😎😎😎 Yay! Thank you SO much Cheryl! Really appreciate the warm fuzzy review, and am so glad everything was perfect for you all! I would be happy to host you all again anytime! Please don't hesitate to DM me if you have suggestions for our place or for Bama Beach Houses communications and support, and, of course, when ready to lock in a return, I am here for you! Thanks again! 🙏
About the host
Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy
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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