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Howards Ranch- Beachfront Getaway in Gulf Shores

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Welcome to Howard Ranch!
Located directly on the beach in Gulf Shores
Relax on the screened porch
Bright open concept living
Fully equipped kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11142.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom (Master)

Bathroom- Bedroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Howards Ranch- Beachfront Getaway in Gulf Shores

Welcome to Howard Ranch, a touch of Texas in Gulf Shores!

Howard Ranch is a coastal 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom beachfront home overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Kick off your shoes and walk straight to the beach or enjoy relaxing on the screened porch! Howard Ranch is equipped to comfortably sleep 11 people. Each bedroom boasts beautiful water views and is equipped with a TV. Bring a fishing pole, catch dinner in the Gulf, and prepare a meal in the fully equipped kitchen. Book your stay at Howard Ranch today! 

Located in the quiet West Beach area of Gulf Shores, Howard Ranch is the perfect place to bring the whole family for a memorable beach vacation! Wake up to the sounds of the waves and enjoy morning coffee on the unique screened porch, or soak up the sun on the sun deck! After a day in the sand and surf, the outdoor shower is a welcome feature!

Inside, this spacious ranch-style beach home boasts beautiful Gulf views and sleeping accommodations for up to 11 guests. The open living area features unobstructed Gulf views from the wall-to-wall windows, chic decor, and plenty of comfortable seating to enjoy a movie. A living room sleeper sofa can accommodate 2 guests. The dining area offers seating for 8 with additional seats at the bar. The open kitchen with granite countertops features stainless steel appliances and a large island with a built-in cooktop.

Down the hall, the master bedroom features a king bed, a TV, and Lagoon views, as well as a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Bedroom 2 faces the Gulf and sleeps two with twin beds and has a TV. A common hall bathroom features a tub/shower combo. On the other side of the home, bedroom 3 sleeps three with a queen and a twin bed and has a TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Bedroom 4 sleeps two with twin beds and has a TV. A common hall bathroom features a tub/shower combo.

Howard Ranch will feel like home to guests wishing to enjoy a comfortable beach vacation away from the crowds and noise. 

About Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, its world-class fishing, and its great dining and entertainment. Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores has to offer!

Rental Age Policy
We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes.  However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25.  We have no exception to this policy.

RISK
Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guest agrees to exercise extreme caution at all times; for more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. With sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 29 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Fort Morgan - 40 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Catch - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Howards Ranch- Beachfront Getaway in Gulf Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Howards Ranch- Beachfront Getaway in Gulf Shores?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howards Ranch- Beachfront Getaway in Gulf Shores on 8 May 2026 start from AU$719, 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 Howards Ranch- Beachfront Getaway in Gulf Shores?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Howards Ranch- Beachfront Getaway in Gulf Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howards Ranch- Beachfront Getaway in Gulf Shores?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Howards Ranch- Beachfront Getaway in Gulf Shores located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of West Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Gulf Shores Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Perfect secluded location on the beach. Memories made.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

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

Great place for Family

What a great location! We felt very much like we had a private beach! The house had everything we needed to enjoy our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les W.

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

Awesome family vacation!!

We loved our stay at Howard Ranch! The location was perfect…almost like a private beach! The rental was clean and organized…well stocked kitchen, and we loved the layout of bedrooms and bathrooms. We definitely will book this rental again next year. So thankful to have found the perfect place for our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

A Great Stay at Howard’s Ranch

We had a great stay at Howard’s Ranch! Plenty of room for our family. Place was so cute and had a great cottage feel! Well stocked with all of the basics you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

October at the beach 🏖️

Even though it was for a short 4 days and the weather wasn’t perfect ~ we had the best time! Just the right place to relax and enjoy the sounds and sights of the beach with our family. Our best trip to the beach in a very long time ♥️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Howard’s Ranch

Came with our three adult children and their spouses or significant others. Loved the location and the set up of the house. This was our third time visiting Gulf Shores and was our best vacation yet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great Week! Love the House!

Perfect week at the beach! House was just as advertised. Clean and well stocked. Location is great, we had so much beach all to ourselves! Family wants to come back to this same house again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pamela c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Howard’s Ranch was a great choice for four friends traveling together because we each had our own bedroom and bath. It was very clean and we loved having the covered porch. The kitchen was well-furnished. It truly felt like we had a private beach! We left feedback on a few issues we hope will be corrected (only 4 rolls of toilet paper, problems with water pressure and hot water, ants in the kitchen.)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

First time at Gulf Shored

We had a great time and the property was amazing! Having a screened in porch and another for sunbathing was a nice addition! I’m so glad we chose Howard’s Ranch! Thank you for the ease of check in and the texts during the week to check in on us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Love it!

Our family loves this property. It's quiet and private yet close enough to town if you want to venture out. The screened in porch is a plus. The only negatives are the twin mattresses are not very comfortable and we wish there was a board walk over to the beach. However, those things did not stop us from rebooking a 2nd time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

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

Home away from home

This house was amazing. Had everything we needed and the things we did need was communicated to us. I do wish it had a dock that went out to the beach but that really wasn’t that big of a deal. It would have made the home an 11 out of 10 though! We would stay here again! Love love love the screened in porch for those rainy days too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Loved it!

I loved the area. Far enough away from the crowds to have your own little quiet piece of beach. The house was very nice and the beds comfy. I got a very prompt reaponse when I had a question. The only thing I would change is adding a boardwalk to the beach. The dune is a little tough on old bones but we had a fabulous time. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

Perfect family space

Kitchen and dining table great for large family. Clean and homey! Loved having the four bathrooms for each bedroom! Would have loved a ramp/walkway from deck to at least get over the dune to the beach. But over all not that bad, we haves worse. Just a suggestion.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Great location and beautiful home.

We stayed for a a week at Howard's Ranch and loved it! The location is a bit remote, but just minutes from restaurants and shopping which was perfect for us. The house is large and spacious and beautifully decorated. Having the screened in porch and a deck was perfect for the cooler days and just hanging out. The only thing I would say is that climbing the dune every day to get to the beach was difficult for my elderly mom. This isn't a good place to take someone that has limited mobility that wants to get on the beach. That said, we loved it and would definitely go there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

jason c.

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

Great location

Great place , a few things could have been addressed to make it better but was really a nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jay w.

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

Beach House

Excellent place to stay. Perfect balcony any house. Nice private beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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