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Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon

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A modern kitchen with a central island, white bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and teal walls.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV.
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a table under a striped umbrella.
A modern living room with two leather armchairs, a white coffee table, and a grey sofa. A kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator is visible in the background.
A dining table with white chairs, a wooden top, and woven placemats.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Situated close to the beach, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 bicycle for exploration and offers a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Adventure seekers can enjoy nearby fishing, birdwatching, and windsurfing, as well as attractions like Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The property is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gulf Shores Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living / Kitchen Area

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon

Within minutes to beach access, restaurants, fun activities, bike trails, local events, nightlife and grocery stores.
This newly remodeled full house and everything in it is for your exclusive use during your stay. The only exception is the owner's closet which is locked.
*** Please note that we have a double CORDAROY beanbag/bed and NOT a double Futon. VRBO does not give the option to list a CORDAROY bed. Linens for this bed are provided.

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs less than 50 lbs per pet Pet must be preappro
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking & vaping inside the house
Security Damage Hold $300 per stay required

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2707184vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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. Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Hangout - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Wade Ward Nature Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon?

As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon on 11 Oct 2026 start from AU$911, 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 Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. The Hangout and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and in the right place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great at communicating with us. This place was nice and was exactly like the pictures. Will stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay! The house was clean, comfortable, and the perfect place to relax and spend quality time with family. It was close enough to easily walk to the beach, which made our trip even better. The home had everything we needed, and we truly enjoyed our time here. We would absolutely stay again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing beach getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable! Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience

The property is very clean and a close 7 minute walk to the beach. I would highly recommend staying there. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you !! Hope to see you again !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Great place close to the beach. We really enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and very clean!

This was the perfect place to spend the week with my family and girlfriend! Perfect location being close to the beach and restaurants and was very clean. Pet friendly and even had a fenced in dog area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

The property was clean and cozy for a little family trip. Loved that it was dog friendly with a small run for the dogs so they could get a break from the leash. Definitely hoping to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

House fit us perfectly! Very comfortable place to stay and great location. The outside could use a little clean up but other then that no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Back to school trip

We loved our stay at the colorful beach house. Great location with easy access to beach, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. The house was extremely clean with modern amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Thank you for a great review and taking great care of our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini family vacation

We loved everything about the property. Very clean, spacious, full kitchen, lots of room for family of 8. Close to beach and walking distance for everything. The host was great to work with. Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach vacation

The host was prompt & attentive to our needs. The house was better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great find!

This property looks as good or better than the pictures. It was very clean, well furnished and we loved the outdoor deck. Nice location and the walking path was great to walk the dog! We can’t wait to return! The owners were very helpful and so kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulf Shores

Wonderful house and location, met all our needs and weel supplied for the week stay. We will be definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay!

My wife and I stayed here for the Hangout music festival. Great place to stay! Cute house and everything was clean and well kept. House had everything we needed. The bikes were great for a mid morning ride, and only a 20 min walk to the festival and a 5 min walk to the beach. Will definitely stay again if we’re back in town!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Thank you for taking such great care of our home! We hope you choose to stay with us again. Vickie, property manager
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Very clean property with spacious kitchen/dining area. Hosts VERY responsive when having some challenges with the wi-fi password and access to equipment room. Excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Over amazing spot , super clean and very beautiful! Property host was beyond amazing responded immediately super super impressed with how kind . Will definitely book again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply amazing

From the time we opened the door we were amazed. This place is beautiful, feels like home... a quick walk to the beach. Looking forward to returning again..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hurricane Milton Evacuation

An absolute oasis for us! Clean and comfortable, our dogs loved it here and so did we. Walking distance to many restaurants and the beach - for us this included the annual Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival. Our host Vickie was amazing and helpful. We won’t stay anywhere else on our next trips!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and clean. It is on a peaceful dead end road ,but still close to everything. The property manager and owner were very kind and accommodating. Really enjoyed the use of the beach supplies provided, very convenient. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation!

The house was in very good condition and we were very happy to have found a property that would accommodate our family and our fur babies. Communication with the hostesses was never an issue and they were very prompt answering any questions or concerns we had. Our family would be willing to stay at any property that this host has.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay. The property was in a great location and was clean and well equipped. The management was friendly and very helpful. I really appreciate that they had liquid hand soap in the kitchen and each bathroom. The wagons/dollies were fantastic to carry the beach equipment. Highly recommend Low Key!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

COASTAL ROADTRIP

Couldn’t have been better! The hosts were great ladies to work with. They were very nice and did everything to make sure our stay was perfect, which it was! The house was clean, and the perfect fit for our group traveling together. We would definitely stay again if in the area and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome experience

Our stay was great. The house was way more beautiful than in the picture. Totally exceeded our expectations. They have an equipment room with everything you could possibly need. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House!

House is remarkably clean, neat, tidy and spacious. All the comforts of home are provided including large tvs, washer/dryer etc. Beach is a short distance away with public access close by. Small snafu on check in but was taken care of right away with no further problems. Would definitely enjoy staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Vickie Leady

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We are a family that strives to provide everyone with a great vacation experience.

Why they chose this property

You can reach us at any time and we will do our best to resolve all issues as quickly as possible. We want you to have a perfect vacation & choose one of our homes for your next vacation stay!

What makes this property unique

3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom single family home with parking.

Home sleeps 8
* Master bedroom - King bed with en suite
* Second bedroom - Queen bed
* Third bedroom - Queen bed
(second full bath off rooms 2 & 3)

Internet TV in LR & all 3 bedrooms
High-speed wireless internet available

Fully equipped Kitchen and outside Dining area
* stainless appliances, coffee maker for pods or carafe.

Laundry room with full-size washer & dryer
* Ironing Board and Iron provided. All linens and towels provided

To sum up, this is an amazing place for the perfect summer vacation so come make your memories and enjoy a little piece of paradise!

Reported breakdowns of amenities will be repaired ASAP; condition of amenities cannot be guaranteed 100% of the time.

Rates are subject to change until booking is confirmed.

Instant Bookings must agree to Low Key Contract.

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