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6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 24
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Balcony
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Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores Beach
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
5 min walk
Lagoon Pass Park
Place, Lagoon Pass Park
2 min drive
Hangout Music Fest
Place, Hangout Music Fest
4 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 24)
3rd Flr Middle BR
1 Queen Bed
3rd Flr N BR
1 King Bed
3rd Flr S BR
1 King Bed
4th Flr N BR
2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
4th Flr S BR
2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Common Space
2 Double Sofa Beds
Main Flr N BR
1 King Bed
7 bathrooms
3rd Floor Middle BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
3rd Floor North BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
3rd Floor South BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
4th Floor North BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
4th Floor South BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Main Floor Common Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Main Floor North BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!
6BR 7BA. Casa Playa, East Unit. Gulf Shores, Alabama. Nice duplex. 6BR per side! Pool!
2023-05 UPGRADES! New paint, new stuff, so new pictures on the way and virtual tour is already up!
Looking for an very nice, upscale home to house a large group of people but you’d like to save a few dollars in the deal? This wonderful duplex has 6 bedrooms and 6 baths on each side. Want more? How about great internet on a wifi mesh network? An EXTRA fridge for all those shrimp and beach beverages? Each beach access and a great price point. What's not to love?
This listing is for ONE SIDE, with 6 bedrooms. For both sides, and 12 bedrooms, see our Casa Playa, East & West listing or just inquire. One side perfect for your group? Book our Casa Playa, East and Casa Playa, West listings for the individual units. Note, there IS a connecting door between the two sides in the living room areas. Like a connecting hotel room, it can be opened if guests rent both sides.
BEDDING 2nd Floor North Bedroom, King 3rd Floor South Bedroom, King 3rd Floor Middle Bedroom, Queen 3rd Floor Middle Bedroom, King 4th Floor South Bedroom, 2 Queen + Bunk Bed 4th Floor North Bedroom, 2 Queen + Bunk Bed 2nd Floor Living Room QSS 2nd Floor Bonus/Lounge Area QSS
ALL bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with combo shower/tubs. The 2nd Floor LR and Bonus QSS use a common bath separate from that level's bedroom.
BEACH ACCESS Casa Playa is located on the north side of West Beach Boulevard, directly across the street from the beach and you can see the beach! You have beach access at the 12th (3 mins, < .1 mile!) and 13th street public beaches, PLUS a large pool private to just the guests of Casa Playa. We aren’t talking about blocks to reach the beach, it’s right across the street, .1 miles to the west!
POOL? You bet! BIG outdoor pool (shared only between the two sides).
PARKING There is available onsite parking for at least 6 cars per side. More if you park under then home and stack carefully. Just share nice with the neighbors!
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 solid and ran > 100Mb 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.
No smoking please. No pets.
SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.
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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.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.
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Property # 1987926vb
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 by the sea. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Restaurants
The Hangout - 4 min drive
The Catch - 3 min drive
Pink Pony Pub - 5 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 4 min drive
Picnic Beach - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value! on 15 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,102, 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 Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our family of 17 stayed here for 4 nights. There was plenty of room for all of us! We were especially thankful for the 2nd refrigerator! The house was clean and had everything we needed. We appreciated that there were so many bathrooms and a laundry as we had 5 young children with us. We loved how close the beach was to the house. We sat out in the balcony every night. Would definitely come again!
Melissa K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
4 Apr 2026
Great place, host and experience!
We greatly enjoyed our two months at Rick's place. He is an excellent communicator. We were very pleased with the house, the location to the beach (only about .2 miles to beach access), and the proximity to town. One thing to keep in mind if you are scheduling the winter season (Jan-Feb) is that there might be construction nearby, but they don't start super early or work too late. But the winter is the slow season, so lots of rentals in the area try to get projects taken care of during that time. We also really loved everyone being able to have their own bathroom. Overall, great place to stay, great host, and great experience.
Robert B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Erik D.
4 Aug 2025
Wonderful stay
Thank you so much for providing a wonderful place to stay for our family vacation. We had a great time. The house had everything we needed and plenty of space. We loved the pool and the proximity to the beach.
Erik D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Whitney W.
13 Sept 2025
Casa Playa
Our trip was wonderful. Perfect for our team. Thank you!
Whitney W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristi P.
18 Aug 2025
Gulf Shores spring break trip at Casa Playa
Everything was great. A wonderful time had by all! Thank you for having us!
This property was perfect for our group of 21. Very close to the beach and lots of entertainment in the area
Terrie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Yay! Thanks so much for the kind words Terrie. I am so glad you all had an awesome time in my home. Shoot me a note if you have any suggestions whatsoever, or when ready to lock in the return trip!😎
We had 10 adults stay this weekend and there was plenty of space for everyone. The two refrigerators were awesome, the pool was clean and refreshing and the location could not have been better. Thanks so much!!
Alyssa I.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! 🙃 Glad to hear that the space, pool, and location worked out well for your group. It was a pleasure hosting you! Hope to welcome you back again soon! 🙌
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Liam C.
4 June 2024
Hangout at Casa Playa
Richard was a fantastic host and the property was even more spacious than the photos. I highly recommend staying here if you're in Gulf Shores.
Liam C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy B.
9 Jan 2024
Our family really enjoyed Casa Playa
Everything was great, didn't have any issues and everyone enjoyed their vacation.
Jeremy B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
9 Jan 2024
Great place and location!
This house was fantastic. Plenty of room for four families!!! Very clean and close to beach access!!!
Brian B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Zack B.
4 June 2024
Casa Playa, East Side
Great place to stay. Short walk to the beach. Hosts were very nice and responsive. Our group had a fun vacation!
Zack B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay M.
22 Feb 2024
Great time at Casa Playa
We had a great time. The house was very comfortable and clean.
There were 4 families that stayed here and there was plenty of room. We had everything we needed and the space was very clean!
Melanie C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks Melanie! Really happy to hear everything was in great shape and you had a fantastic stay! Reach out if you ever need anything in the future, like locking in that return trip! Thanks again! Rick
house was set-up great for a big group, nice set-up close to the beach. Beds were comfortable and each bedroom had its own private bathroom which was nice for groups of different families.
nice pool and good parking.
Michael L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Wonderful! Thank you so much Michael for the kind words. I am so happy to hear you and the crew had a fantastic time! Reach out if you need anything, want to lock in a return, or have any suggestions whatsoever! Thanks again! Rick
We did enjoyed the place it was clean and everything was provided as stayed. There was lots of room.
Darren P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
👍👍👍 Yay! Thank you Darren! Glad everything was spotless, as described, and that Casa Playa was perfect for you and your extended gang, with lots of room too, and that you totally enjoyed your time their and with Bama Beach Houses! I really appreciate you staying in my home and your taking a moment to share your experience. Thanks again! 🙏
Awesome location! Rooms are huge and EVERY ROOM HAS ITS OWN BATHROOM!
This place was great! It accommodated a lot of people very easily. Huge bedrooms all with their own bathrooms! We would definitely stay here again.
Julie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Julie! Nice! So glad everything was perfect for you all and that you loved the accommodations and set up! Reach out when ready to set up that return too! And if you have any suggestions, they are always welcome. Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kyndall W.
23 Feb 2024
See you next spring break!
Everything was great and we are super excited about coming back next spring break! We look forward to staying with y'all again!
Kyndall W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrea S.
9 Jan 2024
Casa Playa was perfect!
Casa Playa was perfect! Thanks for everything!
Andrea S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Liz C.
11 July 2025
Great place!
Excellent place to stay! Everything was great and Host was super responsive and accommodating!! I'd stay with them again for sure! The beds in the home were a little rough, very hard, and pretty uncomfy. We ended up buying a mattress topper to help but it really wasn't enough. Overall, great place to stay though! 5 stars!
Liz C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda B.
9 Jan 2024
Great place to stay when you have a large group.
Great place to stay when you have a large group. The pool was a nice addition. Very clean and well stocked. I recommend the Bama Beach House for your large group wanting to spend time at the beach.
Rhonda B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Edgardo A.
9 Jan 2024
Highly Recommend!
We had a great stay. Owners were very accommodating. Highly Recommend!
Lovely duplex with a great pool and eady beach access. Quick responses from the owners for any issues and fast resolves too. Would definitely visit again!
Nicole C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
👍👍👍 Thank you so much Nicole!!! Super happy you all had such a nice time in Casa Playa and loved our home, the pool, and the easy beach access (and the great price!). Happy to help anytime if you need anything! Just DM me, or Bama Beach Houses, if you have suggestions or when ready to book the return trip! 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!
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.
What makes this property unique
Because sometimes you need more, for less! Casa Playa is located on a prime stretch of West Beach Blvd, but on the beach view side, so it's a lot of home, but for a lot less than beachfront. It is only a short walk to public beach access at 12th street (Google says less than a tenth of a mile, and 3 minutes!). Walk the other way about the same distance and you are at Waves Grocery, as well as a restaurant, ice cream, and more! In season: S&S Seafood is open there too. So convenient! Order up some shrimp, corn, and potatoes steamed (I choose cajun, of course!). The pool is large, and private to the two sides of the home. Nice place. Nice price.
Languages:
English
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