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Near Gulf Shores Beach
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 24
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Balcony
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
Little Lagoon
Place, Little Lagoon
3 min walk
Gulf Shores Beach
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
5 min walk
Lagoon Pass Park
Place, Lagoon Pass Park
2 min drive
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
9 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
2nd Floor North BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
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
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Casa Playa, West. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!
6BR 6BA. Casa Playa, West 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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Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
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Property # 1988351vb
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 Wharf and Tanger Outlet Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Waterville USA and Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo are not to be missed. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
Is Casa Playa, West. 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, West. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!?
As of 2 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Playa, West. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value! on 3 Feb 2027 start from AU$3,861, 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, West. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa Playa, West. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Playa, West. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Casa Playa, West. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was great! Lots of room for our group of 21. Everyone was comfortable and had a great time!
Miranda W.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
🥳 Thanks for the 5-star love, Miranda! I’m so glad to hear that Casa Playa West hit the mark for your group.
Hosting a crew of 21 is no small feat, so hearing that everyone was comfortable and felt like they had plenty of room is the ultimate compliment for the layout of that house. We designed those 6BR units specifically to be 'high-capacity comfort zones' where big groups can actually relax without feeling like they're on top of each other!
I also really appreciate you mentioning the 'value'—we love being the spot where big families can make huge memories without breaking the bank. We would love to have the whole crew back whenever you’re ready for another round of pool time and Gulf sun!☀️ 🙏
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David T.
6 May 2026
Perfect for our crew of 16!
We had an excellent time and your place was perfect for our group. The whole process was relatively simple. I think we are going to try and do it again next year. We considered the early booking offer but with 16 guys (both sides) we couldn't lock that in just yet. Hopefully in the not to distant future we will be reaching out to you to rebook. Thank you for providing Casa Playa.
David T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen G.
27 Mar 2026
Had a great stay!
5 stars all the way around! Clean, everything went smoothly. Great location!
[🙏 Yay! Glad you had a wonderful time Karen! Suggestions, more kudos, return trip? We'd love to hear from you! Thanks so much for staying with us and for the warm fuzzy review too! 🎉]
😁 Thank you! Happy to hear you had an amazing time in and amazing place. Any suggestions for Casa Playa or the Bama Beach Houses gang? Let's get that return set up too! Thanks again! 🙏
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Helio Z.
9 Jan 2024
Great vacation
Great vacation
Helio Z.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Catrinna P.
9 Jan 2024
Beautiful place, plenty of space!
Beautiful place, plenty of space for large family vacation; will definitely stay here again!
Catrinna P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl B.
9 Jan 2024
We enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home.
We enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home.
Cheryl B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew R.
16 Sept 2025
Casa Playa
Everything went well and we have zero complaints. Casa Playa was exactly what we needed for the weekend and fit our group perfectly.
This property was awesome! Great location. Beach access is not a far walk! Private pool was nice to have! Check in process was super easy and the owners answered all my questions anytime I messaged! Our trip was just adults this time but would be a definite good fit for a family trip! Our neighbors were even great and we all made friends!
This house was fantastic. Plenty of room for four families!!! Very clean and close to beach access!!!
Brian B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi Brian! So pleased to hear you all had a fantastic time! Shared you comments with the team too to lighten the day! Thank you so much! Please reach out directly if you have any suggestions or need anything at all! Best wishes to you and yours, and thanks again! Rick
The house was very nice and only a short walk to the beach. The location was convenient to lots of restaurants. Would highly recommend renting this house for your next vacation.
Casey S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words and fabulous review Casey! Please reach out if you have any suggestions or need anything at all. Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jory R.
5 June 2025
Another great trip
The trip was really good. Not sure if we will be doing the trip next year or the year after so we will definitely keep you posted. Thanks!
This house was very spacious and accommodating for me and my family during Thanksgiving. The location is perfect and we will most definitely return
Tamara D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Awesome Tamara! I am so glad you had a great time. Thanks so much for taking the time to review our home. I would be happy to host you and your crew any time and am so pleased you had an excellent turkey week! Hurry back! Thanks again! Rick
We had a wonderful week in this lovely home. Great location, love Gulf Shores, great pool area and plenty of room inside and out. Having 2 refrigerators and 2 dishwashers was a bonus too! Everyone said it was best week ever. Hope to return here soon!
Sarah B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tamara D.
9 Jan 2024
Perfect location!
Stayed in both sides of Casa Playa (East & West). Great time! This house was very spacious and accommodating for me and my family during Thanksgiving. The location is perfect and we will most definitely return.
Tamara D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah Z.
9 Jan 2024
Softball tournament trip -- house was perfect for us!
We had a great time and the house was absolutely perfect for us! We truly appreciate you working with us to ensure my ladies had the best experience!!!!
Sarah Z.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ruth T.
9 Jan 2024
Helpful management - nice property
Owner and management company were both very responsive to questions as well as needs. The property was nice.
Ruth T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve R.
29 Mar 2024
Casa Playa
We had a good time. First time to the beach for us. House was great and the layout was really good for multiple families and family members.
Steve R.
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:
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