The Hive a one-minute walk to the beach! Two community pools & nearby Lagoon access
Welcome to The Hive, a charming Gulf Shores vacation home located in the brand-new Lost Dunes Cottages community, lot H. Professionally managed by Kaiser Vacation Rentals, The Hive greets you with a tastefully themed interior design and a gift from the homeowner's personal honeybee farm.
Offering 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this Gulf Shores vacation home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests. The Hive's features include a fully appointed kitchen and ample dining room seating. With space for 6 at the farm-style table as well as 4 more seats at the bar, there is plenty of room for the entire family to gather for a home-cooked meal. Plus, family time is top of mind with a variety of seating options in the living room and on each of the 3 exterior decks. What's more, on top of being conveniently nestled between the beach and the lagoon, Lost Dunes Cottages offers 2 community swimming pools (one of them is heated March-May) and a hot tub. With 4 different options for spending time in the water, The Hive is the perfect location for enjoying everything Gulf Shores has to offer.
Upon entry to the main floor of The Hive, guests are greeted by an open-concept kitchen, dining room, and living room overlooking a large deck on one side and a smaller deck with a picnic table on the other. The main floor also offers a spacious queen bedroom and an en suite bathroom that can also be accessed from the hallway. Upstairs, guests will find a bedroom with 2 double beds and an en suite bathroom as well as 2 other large king suites. Additionally, the top floor offers another oversized deck that can be accessed from the hallway or one of the king suites and a laundry room. In the 4-car carport, guests will find a room filled with various beach toys and chairs, a beach wagon, an outdoor shower, and a gas grill. Beyond the family-friendly floor plan, this Gulf Shores vacation home offers comfortable indoor and outdoor seating for the entire family, plus generous flat-screen TVs in the living area and in every bedroom.
Guests under 25 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 25 for the duration of their stay. Pets are unfortunately not welcome at this property. Smoking is strictly forbidden. Winter monthly rates are available. Kaiser Vacation Rentals practices †Enhanced Cleaning protocol which includes a complete linen turn-over after every guest. The Hive is best booked directly through the Kaiser Vacation Rentals website. This home can comfortably accommodate up to four vehicles in the carport.
Surveillance Notice For guest safety and property protection, this home has exterior security cameras monitoring entry points. No cameras are inside the home. Your comfort and privacy are important to us!
With easy access to The Gulf of Mexico and Little Lagoon as well as thoughtfully appointed interior features and amenities, look no further than The Hive for your next Gulf Shores vacation. Book today!
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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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is 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.
The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Is The Hive a one-minute walk to the beach! Two community pools & nearby Lagoon access pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Hive a one-minute walk to the beach! Two community pools & nearby Lagoon access?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hive a one-minute walk to the beach! Two community pools & nearby Lagoon access on 16 Apr 2026 start from AU$276, 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 The Hive a one-minute walk to the beach! Two community pools & nearby Lagoon access?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Hive a one-minute walk to the beach! Two community pools & nearby Lagoon access?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Hive a one-minute walk to the beach! Two community pools & nearby Lagoon access?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Hive a one-minute walk to the beach! Two community pools & nearby Lagoon access 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
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This home was wonderful. It was clean and very comfortable for our family. Thr kitchen was well stocke. It was short walk to the beach and the beach wagon. Chairs, and the toys were a great addition. And the honey was a sweet delicious treat.The pool and hot tub were at best lukewarm. But was told they are going to be making improvements to the system. Over all it was a great place to stay and will stay again.
Yvonne P.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of The Hive ! We’re thrilled to hear your family enjoyed the home, found it clean and comfortable, and appreciated the well-stocked kitchen and beach extras — we love making those little touches special. We’re also glad you enjoyed the honey treat!
We appreciate your feedback about the pool and hot tub — repairs are indeed underway. We’re happy to hear you’d stay with us again and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
The Hive was clean, decorated to the tee, just beautiful. We had everything needed to have an amazing vacation. It was very close to the beach, the lagoon, and many restaurants. We have runners in our family, it was perfect for that as well. Can’t leave out the host staff who was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend, would love to visit again!
Suzanne S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for the fantastic review! We're so glad to hear The Hive was everything you needed for a memorable vacation. It's awesome that the location and amenities worked out so well for your family, especially with the running routes! We're also happy to know our staff made an impact. We'd love to have you back anytime!
We're glad to hear everything was as advertised and that you enjoyed the cleanliness and convenient location. We hope to welcome you back soon! Thank you for your kind review of The Hive!
Very cozy, homelike atmosphere!! Short walk to the beach and having the boardwalk was great!!
The communication with the host was great!!
Trish S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Glad you enjoyed all of the extras the Hive has to offer including the convenient parking, white beaches, hot tub and pool! We hope to host your family again!
So clean, great location, beautiful decor, easy check in/check out, friendly and helpful hosts. So much fun!
Julia B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Thank your review of The Hive. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness, location, decor, and ease of check-in/check-out. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we're glad you had such a fun experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!
we were very pleased the the property, very well stocked, very clean. The local contact was very helpful with the few question we had. would definitely stay there again.
The property was very clean and felt like a proper beach home. The location along West Beach Blvd was absolutely perfect and made for a very short walk to the beach, and quick 5 minute drives to some of the popular restaurant options. There were plenty of beach chairs and a beach wagon to help carry all of our items each day. The Hive had plenty of room to fit the 7 adults and 2 babies that we traveled with and we can’t wait to come back.
Justin A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that The Hive was a perfect fit for your group and that you enjoyed the convenient location and thoughtful amenities like the beach chairs and wagon. It’s great to know the home had plenty of space for everyone—including the little ones! We’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing stay soon.
Property was very nice, had a ton of immeniyies, like games, a wagon and beach chairs.
Sarah K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
We are so happy to hear you found The Hive a beautiful home. It is a great location and does have extras to vacation with ease. Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again soon.
The Hive was a perfect setting for our extended family vacation in Gulf Shores! It was clean, well organized, and decorated tastefully. We only had a short walk to the beach, and one of the pools was steps away! We appreciate all the extra touches, such as chairs and floats for the beach. We wholeheartedly recommend this place!
Ryan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that The Hive was the perfect spot for your family vacation. It sounds like you made the most of the beach access and pool proximity, which is fantastic! We're so glad the extra touches like the chairs and floats added to your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back for another stay anytime!
We absolutely loved staying here for annual mother/daughter trip. Each mom/ daughter had their own room and bathroom. We highly recommend it. It is a short walk to the beach!
Anna C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review The Hive. We are so happy your Mother/Daughter vacation was perfect, and you would recommend the home. We do hope you can visit for another stay at the beach with us.
Great location, very well kept property! We had an amazing week in gulf shores. The Hive has an easy, close access to the beach, pool and hot tub steps from home. Bedrooms and bathrooms- all great! Plenty of room for all of us ages 6-68. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
We enjoyed our stay so much in December, that we decided to visit gulf shores again in this house. We were NOT disappointed.
tracy m.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
We are so glad you came back to enjoy the beautiful complex with the pool, hot tub and beach nearby! We look forward to hosting you again! Also glad you did not have to bring any extra pillows!
Perfect property for our family vacation - Close to the beach with pool access and had everything we could ask for. Management company very responsive and helpful. Definitely will recommend to others.
Kim F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review The Hive. We are so glad your family enjoyed their stay, and we look forward to seeing you again.
This was our first visit to Gulf Shores, and we could not have asked for a better place to spend our vacation than at The Hive.
The location was perfect, with easy access to the beach and pool/hot tub. The whole house was enjoyable, from the comfortable beds to being well-stocked with everything you need, even games for game night.
The next time we visit Gulf Shores, we'll definitely stay at The Hive!
Kelli W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay! We are glad you enjoyed the beach towels we left for our guests use. One less thing to pack!
We stayed 5 nights, and wish we would have booked it for longer. Our group was two families of 4. We all loved every aspect of The Hive. The house was very well appointed. It had everything we needed, including games/puzzles for the rainy times. The Kaiser property group toiletries and cleaning supplies were very appreciated. We hope we can come back some day.
Deet
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
We’re so happy to hear that The Hive worked perfectly for both families and that you truly enjoyed your stay. It’s great to know the games and puzzles helped make those rainy moments fun, and we’re glad the Kaiser Property Group toiletries and supplies added to the comfort. We’d love to welcome you back again—hopefully for an even longer visit next time! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
Perfect location and amazing amenities. We didn’t find any sand toys for the kids so we purchased some and left for the next guests. The beach cart was so helpful!
Maria P.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Glad you enjoyed the close proximity of the beautiful white beaches of Gulf Shores and all the comforts of home "The Hive" provides!
This home was very nice, clean, good location and easy to find. It had everything you would need in a beach vacation, plenty of beach towels, toys, wagon to pull all the beach things including umbrellas and chairs. It is beautifully furnished with lots of items in the kitchen you would need. I can't say enough good things about it.
Vicki C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
It was a pleasure to host you! I'm glad you enjoyed the close proximity to the beach, the pools and hot tub on the property, and the covered parking! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
We had a great time and the cottage was extremely nice and clean. The cottage is in a perfect location and we jotted just across the street every night to see the beautiful sunsets! The beach chairs the owners provided were a highlight as well! We didn't have to worry about making extra space in the car for the drive down. Highly recommend renting this place because we could tell the owners took lots of time and care into making the cottage a home away from home. Thanks so much, we want to come back again!
Janet M.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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Janet H.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Everything was great until…
Everything was great until the neighbors next door lit up their marijuana. That alone takes away from this being a family friendly neighborhood. Who wants to smell skunk while sitting on the patio?
Janet H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review The Hive. Please note that we take your feedback very seriously. We are equally disappointed that you experienced a stay disruption due to the unruly neighbors. Please note that marijuana is illegal in Alabama. In the event that you experience something like this in the future, please do not hesitate to report it. We would take the necessary steps to remedy the issue. We are glad to hear you had a great vacation and hope that you come again!
Our stay was wonderful! I stayed with my daughter, her husband, and her two children. The beach this time of year was sunny, the water was clear, and it was very neat to see the dolphins. The Hive was in perfect proximity to the beach, and it was very nice to have a bathroom next to the beach so we didn’t have to constantly walk back and forth. The beach wagon the Guenthers provided made it so easy to carry the chairs they also provided and our beach stuff. The beds were comfortable! My granddaughter loved the books they had available, and I enjoyed them myself. The booklet they had was nice to look through and gave great recommendations on places to eat, which was nice since we are new to the Gulf Shores area. Being a brand-new unit, I could tell everything was stocked well, very clean, and well thought out. We look forward to booking our next stay soon!
Diana L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thanks Diana! We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and we appreciate the feedback. I hope your granddaughter enjoyed the proximity to the pool and hot tub. I know the surf is wonderful, but everyone enjoys a little afternoon relaxation by the pool to wind down. We have added a few additional pieces of furniture to the upper deck that we know you will enjoy during your next stay! Feel free to bring any books you may want to exchange with our book exchange as well.
We come to Gulf Shores every summer for a week with our friends. In 8 years, this was our first time not in a high rise condo directly on the beach. We weren’t sure if we would like it, but we loved it. Excellent access to the beach. It was so nice being able to park 3 cars under the condo and still have room for all our wagons and beach gear. We loved the outdoor shower and hose. The house is beautiful and very comfortable. We all wanted to know where the couches came from. The kitchen is fully stocked and the bedrooms are very spacious. Definitely a wonderful place to stay with multiple families.
Elizabeth F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We love the easy access to the beach. We have found it is closer than those directly on the beach. The beach wagon makes it easy for all!
The couch was purchased at Hanks! So glad you found the home so very comfortable.
We hope to host you again soon!
Our stay was great! Even though the weather was a little cold, the cards and poker set and other games were great to have something indoors to do. The beds were very comfortable, and I loved being able to sit on the deck and drink my coffee in the mornings. The proximity to the beach was perfect. We also loved the proximity to all the restaurants and activities we wanted to go to. We will definitely visit The Hive again soon!
Danny B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thanks Danny! We are so glad you enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor amenities of The Hive. The proximity to the beach and all the Gulf Shores attractions are something we pride ourselves on. We can't wait to have you visit us again soon!
Our family recently enjoyed an after-Thanksgiving gathering at The Hive in beautiful Gulf Shores, AL. There were eight (all adults) in our group, and the unit had plenty of room and privacy for everyone. We had an amazing and relaxed time!
All four bedrooms (three upstairs, one downstairs) boasted tasteful decor, super comfortable beds/bedding, large flat-screened TVs, and closet and drawer storage. Each bedroom had an adjoining private bath with sparkling clean surfaces, upgraded fixtures, a hairdryer, and fluffy towels.
We never felt crowded in the spacious, open-concept kitchen/living/dining area. Large, comfortable sofas and chairs accommodated everyone as we watched conference football games broadcast on the oversized flat-screen TV. Like in the bedrooms, the decor is lovely, with unique wall art, beachy knick-knacks, and books—it truly feels like a home away from home!
The fully-equipped kitchen offered everything we needed—a roomy frig and a large dishwasher, ample stoneware and melamine dishes, lots of silverware and cooking utensils, and enough beverage and bar glasses for everyone. There was even a Ninja blender for my son's smoothies and a De’Longhi Espresso & Coffee Machine for the coffee fanatics in our group!
Heading outside, there are three roomy decks, two with just seating and one with a dining table and seating. Each is positioned for privacy from other units on the property—perfect for early-morning coffee time!
We've stayed in Gulf Shores several times, but this property was the most conveniently located. We accessed the beach on the boardwalk across the street from our property, and the fishing lagoon was only a short walk away. The condo has ready-to-carry beach chairs for guests, so you don't need to bring your own.
We thoroughly enjoyed our evenings under the sunset skies in the hot tub and heated pool. During the day, we caught a few rays at the regular pool that has a refreshing sun ledge for comfortable cooling. All of the pools were just steps away from our unit. Super convenient!!
Overall, we felt comfortable and welcomed in The Hive and enjoyed the luxurious upgrades. We plan to rebook next year during the summer season! I highly recommend this property.
Tami H.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thanks Tami! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Hive. The proximity to the beach is one of our favorite things, and we are thrilled you took advantage of all our amenities. We look forward to you visiting again!
We had a great time at The Hive! We were escaping the cold of Nebraska and the trip did not disappoint. The white sand beach was gorgeous and a very short walk from the cottage. We had been in Galveston the week before and the Gulf Shores beach was so much better.
My husband and I enjoy different pillows and The Hive had a variety of pillow and bed choices. We both slept well especially after a dip in the hot tub.
The cottage had everything you could think you would need. The owners have done a great job making it a home away from home.
We will definitely rent again and bring the family.
tracy m.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thanks Tracy! We are so glad you were able to warm up at the beach, in the hot tub, and the heated pool! Our Dreamcloud mattresses are something we enjoy when we visit as well. We look forward to having you visit again!
About the host
Hosted by Kaiser Vacation Rentals
Kaiser Vacation Rentals is a professional management company catering to vacation home rentals along Alabama's Gulf Coast. Kaiser Vacation Rentals is an innovative, growing vacation home rental company with a legacy dating back more than four decades. From first-time vacations to lifelong memories, our family is committed to yours.
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