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Birdcage House 2 bd 2 ba Pet Friendly gulf-front New ceiling fans, New sofas

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10162.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Birdcage House 2 bd 2 ba Pet Friendly gulf-front New ceiling fans, New sofas

05/22: New sofas and new ceiling fans.

Birdcage is a 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-front unique beach house with a wrap-around deck located approximately 6.6 miles west of highway 59 in Gulf Shores. The yellow octagon shaped house is a repeat destination for many guests year after year. The master bedroom has a king bed with an en suite bathroom with standalone shower. The 2nd bedroom has two queen beds with an en suite bathroom with tub/shower combo. The house has a fully equipped kitchen with washer and dryer. Accommodates up to 10 people

*Birdcage has a pretty secluded beach. The lot is a 100 foot lot and the lot beside it is vacant. The house is located on West Beach where there are only houses and no condos.

4 night minimum requirement. | Full payment due 60 days prior to arrival. $150.00 non-refundable pet fee is required on all pet friendly reservations

STAY AND PLAY

This rental comes with our 'Stay and Play Package', which includes complimentary tickets to the best area activities including; golfing, deep sea fishing, dolphin/nature cruise, amusement park, zoo and movie rentals. Each rental comes with our "Stay and Play package." Some restrictions apply.

*The 'Stay and Play Package' begins on the scheduled date of arrival and is not available on day of departure. Services are non-cumulative and non-transferable. All services are subject to change, subject to availability, and weather permissible. The 'Stay and Play Package' does not apply to monthly rentals.


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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 19 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 34 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Catch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birdcage House 2 bd 2 ba Pet Friendly gulf-front New ceiling fans, New sofas pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birdcage House 2 bd 2 ba Pet Friendly gulf-front New ceiling fans, New sofas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birdcage House 2 bd 2 ba Pet Friendly gulf-front New ceiling fans, New sofas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birdcage House 2 bd 2 ba Pet Friendly gulf-front New ceiling fans, New sofas located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from West Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

Reviews

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4/10 Poor

A guest from Madisonville, LA

Just "ok" -

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Home was in great need of repairs and overpriced for the condition of the house - Good location and the office staff and maintenance staff were great - sorry I had to find out just how great they were - but the staff and maintenance were great !

8/10 Good

Toni H.

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

Friends Spring Break

It’s a great location. We had trouble trying to watch TV couldn’t find any instructions anywhere, they would have been helpful. The house needs some TLC especially the deck and some rotted siding. But overall we had a good visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MELODIE W.

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

Charming seaside cottage with flaws

Hear me out! Read entirely because I am starting with the cons! The salt air has definitely taken its toll on this home. Repairs are needed inside and out. Sugar ants take over the kitchen so keep food locked up tight. However, all of this adds to the charm of this home. It’s like a seaside cottage out of a children’s story book. Every room is colorful, the location is fantastic and it only took 3 minutes to walk to the water. A bonus was being able to include the family dog instead of boarding. If you can overlook some rotted boards, I highly recommend! Our stay was therapeutic in so many ways!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Martinsville, IN

Birdcage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful experience, beautiful weather and the house was quirky but so much fun since some of the guests had never been in an octagon shaped dwelling before.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Wonderful two weeks stay! Birdcage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I agree with past reviews that the Birdcage needs some TLC, but we were there to relax and enjoy the beach - which we did. It is located in a beautiful area. It was quiet and just sitting watching all that goes on in the water was fabulous. We seen rays, dolphins, loads of crabs and beautiful sharks cruising by. Loved it all!
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Second stay at The Birdcage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second stay at the birdcage and I have another review on it from back in 2022, so I won't repeat that review, but we loved it. Yes, the property is older and there are some things that could use some attention, but for the cost and where it's located, it's hard to beat. That stretch of West Beach Blvd is really peaceful and you have a ton of the beach to yourself just a few steps away.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

The BirdCage House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Okay this home was not perfect by any means but those imperfections just gave her character. I am able to look over most flaws when I can bring my dogs. The house was clean but a hurricane had just come through 2 days prior so the outside was a little neat up. Again I can bring my dogs so I could care less. I highly recommend this home to dog lovers.

2/10 Terrible

kim b., Jackson, TN

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dump

When we drove up I was shocked that paint was peeling on the house. Around back the house has weather damage. Deck gave splinters. Garbage can stunk so bad. It was very dirty. Mold around metal part of shower. Cobwebs and pictures had hanging dust from them. Refridge smelled like fish. Floors need a good cleaning. Like others have stated about the holes. They are vent holes and need to have another board in it. The view and location is wonderful. But I wouldn’t stay their again unless it was fixed. Looks like they never fixed the damage from the hurricanes.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Loved it!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved our stay at the birdcage. I’m very partial to the smaller house rentals available because we like to actually get away on our trips and not take everyone we know with us, just so we can afford the place, LOL. That being the case, the size of the place was perfect for us (2 adults, 1 child) as well as the location. You’re right on the beach and that stretch of the Blvd is very quiet and not a ton of people or traffic. Makes relaxing very easy. The place is older and as such can be a little rough around the edges, but I really enjoy the uniqueness and personality of the older houses. Based on some of the other reviews and management responses, it seems some items have been updated this year, so everything was in good working order for us. The beds and the furniture were comfortable, and the AC was good and cold. We did have a couple of minor things we had to contact maintenance about, but they were out that day and took care of it. I will say the grill is not in the best of shape, which wasn’t an issue for us, but could be if anyone had plans to grill. Overall though, very satisfied and plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

April M.

Amazing location, cute house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Birdcage is an adorable house with an amazing location. The inside of the house was a bit dated but clean. Could use a good refinish on the floors. The back deck and stairs were in decent shape. The front stairs and some spots of the exterior of the house were in need of repair. Only a few things to complain about. For one where are (what I can only guess at) covered floor vents around the house, and one in particular right on the kitchen that was a little caved in.. Always had to be careful not to step on it. just weird. Also, the oven did not work so I ended up buying a toaster oven (needed one for home anyway). The biggest issue we had was a fishy smell from the refrigerator. We can only assume the previous renters were fishers and kept their catch in the fridge. The GS Rentals were great and came out to reclean the fridge and gave us some baking soda boxes, but the smell persisted for our entire stay. In turn the ice from the ice maker also had this fishy smell so we had to buy ice for drinks as well as coolers.Overall we loved our stay at the Birdcage and WILL BE BACK. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION...

10/10 Excellent

Null

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach view was excellent. The house was very clean and neat. Although the outside walls around the deck facing the ocean is in much red of repair. There was a roof leak in guest bedroom on last night from heavy rain. But overall no big problems and I probably would stay there again.
Beautiful sunrise
Total relaxation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Perfect little place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had so much fun. Place was clean. Had everything we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Unique older house with unbeatable location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first vacation to Gulf shores and we were so pleasantly surprised at how nice the beach is. We picked the Birdcage location because of the location and they allowed our dogs to stay. The house is older and could use some work on the outside, especially on the porch. The inside is so charming and unique! The house was very clean upon arrival. You can not beat the location of this house! The beach is just a few steps from the house and this part of the beach is not crowded. Everyday we had at least 100 feet (if not more) between us and the neighbors beach canopies. We can not wait to return to the Birdcage for another relaxing beach weekend!

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

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

Great place

Great views
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

bob b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bed bugs

My wife got bed bugsShe slept in the room with two beds in the bed closest to the beachShe was the only one in that bed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Currie T.

Best House on the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house never disappoints. They make small improvements every year, but this is truly a "beach shack." Highly recommend if you are looking for a laid back beach experience. Don't recommend for a bougie beach experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: While this unit is showing its age externally, the location,proximity to the beach and privacy is great. We always enjoy the views from the deck.

10/10 Excellent

Elena G.

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

Enjoyed it!

Excellent location. Everything was good, clean and working. Planning to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Another great stay at The Birdcage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love this place, it was our 3rd family trip here and always make the best memories. The location absolutely cannot be beat. Was sad to see that the house has fallen into a bit of disrepair since our last visit 4 years ago. It didn’t affect our stay at all, and as always Gulf Shores Rentals is great to work with. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

erica m.

Beach fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the perfect beach trip for a family of 5, it was pet friendly which was a must for us. The beach being a few feet away was the bwat thing ever, the kids would just build sand castles all day and it was not crowded at all... we will be returning for sure.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

CATHY B.

Birdcage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: William was a lifesaver at Gulf Shores Rentals! I had booked another property thru VRBO at Dauphin Island, Alabama and we were within an hour of arriving there, I received a call and was told there was an issue with the plumbing and there would be no water for 2 days. In a panic I started searching for house rentals in Gulf Shores that would accommodate 2 dogs along with 3 adults and 1 child and we needed it starting that night and the next 7 nights. I called the Gulf Shores Rental company and spoke with William and told him my situation and he said he did have availability at the house that was called “Birdcage.” He took all my information over the phone and within 30 minutes we were on our way to our new destination. We arrived to find a wonderful place that was right on the beach and had everything we needed to make it a memorable vacation. To William and the Gulf Shores Rentals team, thank you all for everything.

6/10 Okay

Laura G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs major work, but nice location

Overall location was great. No issues finding, no crowds on beach. My main concern is with safety. A variety of things should be repaired including the front hand rail which is completely disconnected from the porch railings and the large holes in the walls of the house on the back porch. We also had an ant issues from day one, which the remediation for that was to drop off a can of ant spray. I realize the house is pet friendly, but it just felt unclean and the couch was covered in dog hair. Overall, house isn’t worth the nightly rate, but the location is.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

John T.

You better like steps – 19 up and 19 down

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It would be perfect for a college fraternity gathering.
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6/10 Okay

FRank F.

West Beach Bungalow

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was perfect, but property visually left something to be desired. Area on balcony that is loose, very easy for toddler to fall off, kitchen dated, king mattress very uncomfortable. A little care and time needed to make this a premier rental
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

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