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Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views

Holiday home with a water park, 3-minute walk to Gulf Shores Beach

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views

Welcome to Alavista – A Cozy Gulf Shores Coastal Cottage


Welcome to Alavista, a charming and inviting coastal cottage offering a relaxed retreat in the heart of Gulf Shores. Perfect for families or small groups, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests and provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere with timeless coastal character.


Designed for comfort and simplicity, Alavista features beautiful real ponderosa-pine walls, vaulted ceilings, and abundant windows that fill the space with natural light and offer lovely views of the Gulf or nearby lagoon. The cozy living area is ideal for unwinding after a day at the beach, with comfortable seating and a queen sleeper sofa to accommodate additional guests.


The sleeping arrangements are thoughtfully laid out for flexibility. The primary bedroom includes a queen bed, while the guest bedroom features two twin beds. A full bathroom with a custom walk-in ceramic tile shower and glass door adds a touch of charm and convenience.


The home is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including a full kitchen with a dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, and built-in microwave. A cozy dinette with seating for six makes meals easy and enjoyable. Each bedroom has its own TV, perfect for relaxing evenings in, and a washer and dryer add extra convenience during your stay.


One of Alavista’s best features is its unbeatable location. Beach access and a public boat launch are just steps away, making it easy to enjoy both the Gulf and the lagoon. Whether you’re planning lazy beach days, boating adventures, or simply soaking up the coastal atmosphere, Alavista offers the perfect home base for your Gulf Shores getaway.


Whether you’re visiting for a laid-back family vacation or a peaceful seaside escape, Alavista delivers comfort, character, and coastal charm in a location you’ll love.


You must be 25 or older to book this property. No smoking, no parties or events. No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 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 near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fort Morgan - 31 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gulf Shores Beach, West Beach and Wade Ward Nature Park. Lagoon Pass Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alisha S.

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

BEST location

The most best place/closest to the beach and bayside.. Will come back again if the place is deeper cleaned ,need updated and extra kitchen things, and especially need a better dishwasher. The refrigerator was leaking so it might needs replacing..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adnan e.

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

A great stay

We loved our stay in this lovely peaceful home! We loved the comfy beds. The communication was excellent and checking in was a breeze. great location. The kitchen had everything we needed and we felt super relaxed. A great stay! Thank you very much
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house needs to be updated, recliner is uncomfortable, the fold out couch is terrible, only one TV with wifi, the wax ring on the toilet is leaking, the breaker box doesn't have a cover on it so electric wires are exposed which is very dangerous, AC couldn't keep up with the heat outside
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy t.

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

Nice cottage

Not too far from beach. Felt safe. Private. Easy check in. Had a blast. Will come again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Vacation stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was amazing time. We all had a blast
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

I loved this plece .

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It’s nice place .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Abbott Vacation 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was perfect very clean and had everything we was only a block away from beach and every other thing you would want or need was within walking distance. Love it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Anniversary getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location from the beach and surrounding attractions. House was a little outdated but very comfy. We did have a few issues with electrical plugs and several light fixtures not working but overall a pleasant stay.

4/10 Poor

Dustin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The location is decent, the place is dated.

The place ia dated and relies on lamps to light bed rooms. The oven went out during our stay and the repair man came and looked at it, but didnt fix it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Jody A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores

Was overall ok. Not great, not bad. Washer and dryer was outside which is not mentioned in description. No outside water hose to rinse yourself off after getting off the beach. Good beach access, and the lagoon is right behind the house which is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Beach house on main strip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was very clean . Owner or company very nice . Checked in with you to make sure everything was good . Yard very clean well kept . WLking distance to beach .restaurants store and clubs all very close . Perfect lace for a family to stay or couples .or group of 6 friends . We will defiantly use them again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Great Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The air was not working when we first arrived but we immediately let management know and they sent someone out ASAP to fix it. It was walking distance to stores and to the beach. Quiet neighborhood and friendly neighbors. Over all great experience. Only down fall was that they had a counter size dishwasher which was not to fun,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

A guest from St. James, MO

Nice Place-Needs some improvements

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Over all, the location is nice. Unfortunately it needs some work and renovation. When we pulled up the first thing that stood out was piles of scrap lumber leaned over the picnic table underneath the house, one was spray painted with orange paint. Just didn’t look inviting. The grill was knocked over and soffit was hanging from the eves. On entering the house, first impression was good, but noticed the couch and chairs were stained pretty badly. Just could use a little freshening up! Over all though we did have a great stay.
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2/10 Terrible

Jimmy B.

Do not stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I ignored the reviews... big mistake! Roaches,no wifi, shower leaks allover floor, soft spots in flooring, open sewage drain in laundry room, very few dishes an very few things to cook with , says priced lower to accommodate construction but you won't see anything being done finished or even started. The door doesn't shut properly sometimes making it hard to lock. Stairs in need of repair.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jane W.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

The house here was not what we seen when we arrived.

We did not stay at this property because it wasn't fit to stay in. However the group that owns this property made it right. They put us in a much much nicer place. So after that it was a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Pamela C.

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

Spring Break

I came on a spring break getaway with my granddaughter and her other grandma. The location was wonderful. We went to the beach, shopped, and ate out in several places. Overall, we had a great time. The house itself was not a real positive. There was a large gap under the door that could let in lots of undesirables. There were mouse droppings in the cabinets and bugs in the kitchen. The toaster was rusty, and we didn't feel safe using it. Needless to say, we bought plastic and paper or ate our meals out. I hope to come back to Gulf Shores, but wouldn't stay in the same place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Lovely single family dwelling

The ac was extremely cold, much to my liking. The oven, stove, fridge, and plumbing all worked well. The washer, dryer, bbq pit, oak trees, and shaded area under the house were all bonuses. Plenty off street parking and we weren’t close to other houses, and we were a five minute walk from the beach. The downstairs outside shower was a huge convenience. It is on the small side but it worked well for my parents, my wife and I and our 17 and 9 year old daughters.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Linda G.

first visit to Alabama coast

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location, corner lot with no houses crowded up to this property so felt private, which is nice. House is comfortable and air conditioning works great; since we were there in July this was important. House is very sparsely provisioned though. No place to hang up wet bathing suits/towels. No shower head on outdoor shower. Only one lamp in living room. Water very rough on Gulf side/NOT good for small children/seniors. But lagoon side very calm with sandy bottom and little quiet beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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6/10 Okay

Tee M.

Tee's Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Most electrical sockets don't work. AC was great. Toilet gave out on Friday, still out next day. Filthy cups, dirty microwave, dirty stovetop. No smoking allowed, but cleaning crew flicked long cigarette ash in sink. House itself was spotless. Needs major redo for $400.00 a night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Kathy G.

Alavista

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is comfortable. A work in progress. An easy walk to the beach and a short hop to the lagoon. There are a few electrical outlets that need some attention. Bring extra paper towels and toliet paper, trash bags,and dishwashing liquid.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivy S.

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

Convenience/Location

We really enjoyed our stay here. Super clean and is situated in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mae O.

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

Homey, clean and comfortable with a short walk to the beach

The house isn't fancy but clean and comfortable beds and nice shower. It has a feeling of home. We appreciated the tips in what to take to make the stay an enjoyable one. There was a problem with having to reset a breaker for the a/c but we would consider staying again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Regina H.

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

Beach vacation

This property was located in very quiet neighborhood and not far at all from the beach access, easy walking distance and not too busy roads to cross. It was good size for family of four. Easy check in and check out process.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Christie B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

someone screwed up

we moved into a mold infested place the property management company missed the fact that the ac ducts below the house we saturated and created a mold infested environment. our 1st 2 employees moved out after 2 days, sick as dogs, coughing. we got a hold of the owner. he hired us to fix everything. we did. cleaned up the yard and completed many repairs. location is awesome. its an old school house but much better now! we are back for another month for finalize it all for the next renters. property managers should do better.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2021

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