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Orange Beach Family Duplex w/ Deck < 1 Mi to Shore

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Orange Beach Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2.5BA | 3,800 Sq Ft | Steps to Access
Interior | Open Floor Plan | Another Vacation Rental On-Site
Short Walk to Beach
Living Room | Smart TV w/ Cable & Amazon Prime Fire Stick | Free WiFi
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Internet access
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Orange Beach, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Perdido Beach Boulevard
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange Beach Beaches
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Orange Beach Family Duplex w/ Deck < 1 Mi to Shore

< 1 Mile Drive to Beach & Boat Ramp | Spacious Getaway

Experience Alabama's Gulf Shores from ‘Excalibur II’, a 3-bed, 2.5-bath vacation rental near the shores of Orange Beach. This 3,800-square-foot duplex is perfect for large families looking for a place to call their home-away-from-home by the sea. During your stay, enjoy all the modern comforts of home, including laundry machines and free WiFi! Additionally, the property offers an idyllic location near the Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed, 1 twin bunk bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 king bed, 1 twin/queen bunk bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 king bed, 2 twin bunk beds

MAIN FEATURES
- Private deck w/ furnishings
- Shared covered patio and smoker
- 4 Smart TVs w/ cable & Amazon Prime Fire Sticks (local channels & streaming)

KITCHEN
- Fully equipped
- Breakfast bar, dining table
- Dishwasher
- Essentials like dish soap

GENERAL
- Fresh linens and towels
- Central air conditioning and heat
- Washer/dryer
- Ceiling fans

PARKING
- Covered parking (1 vehicle)
- Shared gravel driveway (3 vehicles)

FAQ
- Owner vehicle & watercraft stored on-site
- Quiet hours (11:00 PM-8:00 AM)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, 18+ steps to enter
- Bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor

ADD'L ACCOMMODATIONS
- An additional 3-bedroom home is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- 0.7 miles to Gulf State Park
- 0.8 miles to Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access
- 2 miles to Adventure Island
- 3 miles to Romar Beach
- 5 miles to Flora-Bama
- 7 miles to The Hangout Gulf Shores
- 10 miles to Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
- 31 miles to Pensacola International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Quiet Hours are strictly enforced between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM. Loud noise, including music outside the home or disturbances inside, will be subject to police enforcement if violated
- Reservations must be made by a guest who will be staying on-site for the entire stay
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires 18+ stairs to enter the home and offers a bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor
- There is another vacation rental unit on the premises, with some shared outdoor amenities, and there may be other travelers present during your stay
- There is a vehicle and a watercraft stored on the property year-round for the owner's personal use

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Property # 4985489
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Orange Beach

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Cotton Bayou, a neighbourhood in Orange Beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches. Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum and Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Orange Beach, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Perdido Beach Boulevard - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CoastAL Orange Beach - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shipp's Dockside Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Perdido Beach Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orange Beach Family Duplex w/ Deck < 1 Mi to Shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Orange Beach Family Duplex w/ Deck < 1 Mi to Shore?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Orange Beach Family Duplex w/ Deck < 1 Mi to Shore on 31 July 2026 start from AU$432, 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.

What time is check-in at Orange Beach Family Duplex w/ Deck < 1 Mi to Shore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orange Beach Family Duplex w/ Deck < 1 Mi to Shore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orange Beach Family Duplex w/ Deck < 1 Mi to Shore located?

Located in Cotton Bayou, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cotton Bayou Trailhead, Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park. Catman Road Trailhead and Rattlesnake Ridge Trailhead are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

6.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Krystle

Would book again

We had a great time on our trip. House was spacious and exactly as expected. Short drive to the beach. Walk to the beach not bad at all even with kids and had swings and fishing spots along the path.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great time on your trip and found the house spacious and as expected. It’s wonderful to know that the short drive to the beach and the walk, even with kids, was enjoyable for your family. We're glad you appreciated the swings and fishing spots along the path—those spots truly make it a special stroll! We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammie H.

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

Orange Beach

The house had a lot of beds, plenty of room for everyone. The only complaints we had was 1-the dishwasher doesn’t work great and 2-it wasn’t super clean. It may just be a thing there but we all felt sand in our beds from the first day, before we went to the beach. However, it was close to the public beach, restaurants and grocery store. Maybe 20 minutes from Florida if you wanna go there. The neighborhood was pretty quiet, there is no view of water but a block away is the bay so nice to go walk around there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Condition of Rental

The house could use a better floor cleaning. Could not walk without feet covering without getting black feet. Some of the cookware was dirty with white spots and greasy. While washing before using is always a good thing, one should not be grossed out with the appearance. The bathroom toilet and towel racks and paper holders were not securely fastened to the wall. Overall, it was a pleasant place to stay and convenient to the beach and shopping areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jane S.

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

Less than expected

We had 13 family members there for the week and we enjoyed being close to the beach and amenities. However, the pictures shown are not exactly what we found. It is a smaller than we thought and it was not very clean. Sticky doors, messy kitchen cabinets and two bedspreads had dirt on them. There is also a very large storage crate in the LR that takes up quite a bit of space. In general it is a tired, worn- out space. The outdoor furniture is run down and it does not appear that the owners invest very much back into the property. We felt that we paid too much for the condition of the home. We have stayed in much nicer, roomier homes for less $$. We also only had 11 towels, one dishwasher packet of soap and one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. So we had to purchase more. Also- it is important that it is a duplex. Our neighbors had their children running around, screaming, banging walls, moving furniture until 1:30am our first night there. The other nights it was until around 11pm, but they were up the next morning around 5am running and yelling outside. That is not the rental property’s fault- but it is important to note. Perhaps quiet hours posted may help? I’m glad our family can make the best of situations- but it was a disappointment. It had room for everyone to sleep, but tight for all of us to hang out together in one space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2020
Hi Jane, we want all of our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we're sorry that you weren't completely satisfied with this property. We followed up with the homeowner, who would like to share this feedback: - The pictures of our beloved beach home are a true representation of the furnishings of the home. The size of the home is clearly stated on the listing, as is the fact that it's a duplex. - The storage crate is our 'Owner's Closet', it contains a few must-have items for when we use the house ourselves. We chose to keep our belongings in here so that guests have plenty of room for their own clothing and possessions. The box is tucked under the staircase and out of the way. - While the location of our home offers great beach access, the salt air is extremely hard on the outdoor furniture and the outside of the building. We are constantly working to keep the furniture looking nice and in good condition for guests' use. - As is standard in the vacation rental industry, we provides a starter amount of toiletries and other essentials, and once that amount is out, it's typical for the guest to purchase more supplies. We're sorry that you found this not to your liking. - We apologize that noisy neighbors made your stay less enjoyable. In the future, feel free to reach out to your guest contact and we can talk to them about the noise. Thanks for the feedback, and we hope you had a great time in Orange Beach!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Amazing for Families!

This place is great for large families and less than 1 minute to beach. Close to groceries and shopping is a big help. We loved the bunk room for all of our kids ( 6 of them) and the two adult bedrooms were great too. Overall this is a must as it is affordable, close to everything, and very welcoming. A++
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seleny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Alabama vacation

We had a great time thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was a nice size for a large group. We liked the design of the bathrooms. We took our family of 13. Did not know about the 18 stairs to enter the building at the time of booking and that could be a problem for some. We felt the traffic was too bad to walk to the beach so we drove each day. The washer needs to be replaced or repaired. It does not spin properly. Upstairs was hot and had to use fans all the time, but we were told not to change the thermostat. But, overall I give it a good rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jesika Chandler

Great place to stay

House was clean, roomy, and had plenty of pots and pans as well as cooking utensils (we like to cook and save money). We had a great time here and really enjoyed hanging out playing card games in the evening at the kitchen table (had plenty of room for 8 people). This house has plenty of beds and chairs. I was very pleased with the place! I only wish it had a pool. The neighborhood was quiet, peaceful and close to the beach!!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Navjot M.

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

Terrible service and condition of property

As soon as we checked in we noticed that the upstairs bathroom was clogged. We called the property manager and she said nothing can be done and to wait until next day. Next day plumber didn’t arrive until 11am and as he worked upstairs the roof started flooding into the livingroom and kitchen. After we frantically moved our stuff out of the way, we were told the plumber (inexperienced guy) can’t fix the issue. We called vrbo, owner, evolve multiple times (5 hours worth of attempts) and got to no solution. No relocation, no new plumber, no refund. VRBO kept forwarding our calls to travel Care who simply would disconnect the calls. Worst customer service experience ever. New plumber showed up 2 days later And threw his hands in the air stating the entire piping system needs to be redone and he can’t fix the issue. 16 people, one house, 1 shower and 2 toilets. You do the math!! It was absolutely terrible. We requested multiple times that we be shifted to seperate hotel rooms but no one offered any solutions. We all had to wait 3 hours each day just to shower. Show up late to our scheduled activities. Some kids and adults took cold showers. We would never recommend staying in this house. The property is in very condition. The bedding is poor, the doors feel sticky and dirty. The list goes on and on
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Todo limpio mucha comodidad bien equipada
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

JOANNA S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach trip

Pros - the location was spot on! You are central to public access beach, grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping. The house had a lot of room and a lot of beds. Cons - the house was dirty. Found previous renters trash, clothes, toys, and hair ties on the ground and under beds, and the dishwasher was full of dirty dishes. Some blankets weren’t washed either. Particularly on the top bunks. A/C is locked and managed wirelessly. We messaged but got no response back. It is not a traditional duplex. We expected the noise level of town house. But it’s all one house with a locked door between the two sides. With that being said, noise from the other renters was louder than expected. The main bunk room backs up to that shared wall and you can literally hear them talking. We rolled with it, but be aware it’s louder than you would think because it wasn’t designed to be a true duplex with sound barriers.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristy B.

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

Not a Big Bang for your bucks!

When we arrived to the property there was piles of trash stacked at the front door, blood on the door jam, rice all over the table, lots of knats, not enough towels to accommodate, beer cans all in the yard and at the bottom part of the porch, and no trash bags in the trash cans. We had to clean the house bc it was full of sand. I called the property manager she did send someone out with more towels but did not offer our money back for the poor cleaning service.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel M.

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

A week stay for vacation!

Very nice house and property, very clean and smelt great when we arrived! A lot of space for our family, we will most definitely stay here in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

We loved Orange Beach

Location is great! 1 minute drive or 15 minute walk to cotton bayou beach access. The white sand beach is beautiful there. Upon arrival there were lots of little things that disappointed us off the bat because you are paying over $400/night to stay here. There were lots of small black ants on a windowsill, ALL the vents were very dirty, and ALL the ceiling fans were filthy dusty. The microwave is very rusted inside. The patio furniture is very old and cant lean back in them. The kitchen chairs are very very heavy and louf when you love them. There is an old pull out couch but it is broken and not usable. We sprayed bug spray all over window sill and got rid of ants. All blinds had thick layer of dust all over them . We had to put blankets over the window blinds just because amount of dust. Finally there was no wifi. It gives you directions to wifi but password was incorrect. We contacted owners by email and they told us correct password and it logged on but never had internet connection. It always said connected, no Internet. Contacted owners back again and they had no answer . Crazy we had to pay a such high cleaning fee when there is no way they are having any type of professional company cleaning the place. It has alot of parking and this unit is a duplex so u share outside property with other residents but didnt bother us at all. Besides those issues we still had a great time. We went to beach all the time it was do close. Also has golfing close, we played up in Foley at Club One. MANY, many good restaurants like Cactus Cantina, Docs Seafood, Florabama Ole River Grill, Tacky Jack's, and The Wharf is very close as well and has great food, beef jerky,ferris wheel, shops, and ziplining there. Wal mart is close by and Souvenir City as well. Gulf shores took about 20 minutes to get to and Florabama took 10 minutes. The trip would of been perfect if the wifi worked and house was cleaned property. I would still give 4 stars just bc of location not for cleanliness . Master bedroom is downstairs with a master bath, queen bed and bunkbed, also has 1/2 bath downstairs . Up stairs there is one full guest bath and 2 bedrooms , one with a queen bed and bunkbedand other with 3 bunkbeds..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Mixed Experience

I booked both sides of this property for a large group . I booked in August for our May Trip. In October I began trying to get a hold of the property manager/owner. I had questions about the layout of the house, the area under the house, grills/picnic tables, and the max capacity. I messaged them through the Home Away app and got an auto response that they don’t use the messaging system, so I had to call some generic number. I never could get a hold of a real person. At some point I think I found an email address, still to no avail. After a few months, I just gave up. We had three extra people who wanted to go with us and other owners have always said they didn’t mind, so I went ahead and brought them, since I was unable to get a hold of anyone. The day we’re supposed to check-in, the property manager texts me to tell me that the upstairs bathroom in one of the properties isn’t working - they have a plumber on site and hope to have it fixed today, but the plumber may still be there when we arrive. She’s apologetic and I tell her that we understand stuff happens and not to worry if the plumber is still finishing up when we arrive. We get there and the maintenance guy is still unable to fix the problem, so the 17 of us on that side shared one shower that night and the next morning. While we’re eating breakfast the next morning, the property manager shows up. Rather than apologizing for the bathroom debacle, she wants to know how many people we have staying and gets very upset when I tell her about the additional three people, despite the fact that I made numerous attempts to contact them. The only other thing I’ll note is the shower heads... they definitely need to be replaced. The property was pretty nice especially for the price and it’s a good setup for larger groups, but communication is definitely not a strong suit - especially compared to many of the other properties I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Cole, We are sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay fell short of expectations, but we were surprised to receive some of your feedback. You are correct that guests cannot reach the host through HomeAway's messenger app, but we are available 7 days a week to support our guests and do not have any records of a call or message from your group. The homeowner, however, did speak to one of the adults in your party a week before your arrival to discuss the layout of the duplex. If you had mentioned that the number of guests with you greatly exceeded the maximum occupancy of both properties, the owner would have explained that the occupancy limits are set by and strictly enforced by the city. We understand that the owner did not ask anyone to leave, but you let them know that you were able to move some of your group to another property that you had also rented on the beach. There were issues with one of the showers for the first night of your stay, but you still had access to the other 3 showers in the duplex while the owner had the problem quickly resolved. As you can see from other guest feedback, the owner always strives to provide truly 5-star experiences at their vacation home, and we are looking forward to helping them continue to do so! Best, the Evolve Team
Verified

8/10 Good

sarah h.

Hangout

Overall it was a great place for what we needed... lots of beds. My only real complaint would be that the kitchen could use some stuff...I cooked a lot and found myself having to buy basic things that should be in every kitchen... maybe time to inventory and reevaluate...I left a few for the next guys😁
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shaketta J.

The home was quaint and cozy and suitable for our needs

The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was adored with all of the necessities needed to cook meals in the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Shaketta, thank you for your review. We are glad you had a pleasant stay overall! If you have any specific suggestions for us to make this a 5-star experience, please let us know. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to host you again soon! Best, the Evolve Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Nice and comfortable

Great stay and plenty of room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

very impressive condo close to the beach

Loved the condo would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natishia M.

GREAT

The property is great. Better yet everything was great. When we go back out there we will rent this house again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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