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Driftwood Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool

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A residential area with modern two-story houses, a swimming pool, and a beach in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A multi-story building with balconies, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and adjacent buildings.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Gulf Shores Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Tropic Falls at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Driftwood Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Driftwood Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Driftwood Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,666, 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.

Is Driftwood Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Driftwood Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and Little Lagoon are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

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, listing accuracy
First trip to Gulf Shores. Loved the house! It was so roomy and welcoming. We weren't on top of each other. We hung out at the pool and walked the beach in the mornings and evenings. The beach was absolutely beautiful! We will be visiting again and will be planning on staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach

Very nice accommodations qnd very walkable to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location in Gulf Shores!

We enjoyed our stay at the Driftwood Cottage. The place was very clean and well appointed. The location was excellent! We will stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

I loved staying here, will be staying again when I visit the gulf shores
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

February stay

Driftwood Cottage was the perfect mix of size, location and amenity we needed during our stay thru most of Feb. Comfortable for our dogs and family visitors; location on a quiet street just a short walk to the beach was a big plus for us. Hope to be back next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Thank you, Mike! We’re thrilled that Driftwood Cottage was the perfect mix of size, location, and amenities for your February stay. It’s great to hear that it was comfortable for your dogs and family visitors and that the quiet street and proximity to the beach added to your experience. We hope to welcome you back next year for another wonderful stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Driftwood Cottage

We absolutely love this place!!!! 2nd time staying here & we will definitely stay again! It is such a beautiful place & so convenient to many restaurants and of course the beach. The heated saltwater pool is an amazing bonus!!! Also, our pup (Sailor) loves it here too!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you chose to stay with us for a second time and that you’re already planning your next visit. It means so much to know that you love the beauty, convenience, and amenities of the property. We’re especially happy that you and Sailor enjoyed your stay — we love welcoming four-legged family members too! The heated saltwater pool and nearby restaurants are definitely some of the special touches that make this a favorite getaway spot. Thank you again for coming back to stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you, your family, and Sailor back for many more beach vacations to come!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family set up

Great property with two balconies and pool access in a small community close to the beach and souvenir shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gulfshores, Drift wood....

We had an amazing time. Condo was located in a perfect location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach Bach

This was a perfect location and home for our girls' weekend and bachelorette trip! It was a quick walk to beach access and to the Hangout for the Shrimp Festival that was taking place that weekend!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2025
Thanks so much, Rylee! We’re thrilled to hear you had a perfect stay at Driftwood Cottage. It’s fantastic to know the location was ideal for your girls' weekend and bachelorette trip, with easy access to the beach and the Hangout for the Shrimp Festival. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another wonderful visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hartman family trip

Visiting with family at the beach. Awesome time! Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2024
We're thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience in this unit. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we eagerly anticipate the chance to assist you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. It was good having the pool as a backup for double red flag days at the beach. I do wish there were some better blankets for the beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Get-Away

This was our second time staying in this eight house community, but the first at Driftwood Cottage. We were confident as our previous stay had been in an ITrip rental. We loved Driftwood Cottage as it fairly new, well kept, and super convenient. We love the location as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2021
Thank you so much for your recent stay with us! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect space

The space was perfect for my small family. We came in town for a wedding and a long week end! It did rain while we were there but the inside was so comfortable and cooking was a breeze in the kitchen! I would definitely stay again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great place for family!

This home was absolutely amazing! Just like the listing, house was beautiful/clean/nice pool. The management team messaged beach updates daily, which was so convenient. Walking distance to the beach, shops, and the hangout! Definitely family friendly, we actually made friends with the neighbor renters and our kids were able to play in the pool together each day. Safe location and just so peaceful. It was the perfect getaway! 10/10 recommend if you have small children & pets.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great , relaxing stay

We had the best vacation & stay here. Check in and check out was so easy & contactless. Very very clean and very nice property. The house was apparently updated or new construction . Was in a very quiet relaxing, enjoyed it very much. Kids loved the swimming pool and had it all to ourselves. Kids also loved having their own bedrooms and bathrooms . We honestly loved our stay so much we would definitely stay here again. Easy, short walk to beach access. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for an amazing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing iTrip as your host for your Alabama beach trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we're delighted to hear that you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing you with another wonderful stay. Thank you again, and see you soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice newer house close to the beach

Nice place just as advertised. Place qas clean except for some dead cockraoches. It is just a short walk the the beach and not far from restaurants. It is unfortunate they don't provide an extra trash bag, dishwasher soap or toilet paper. Dishwasher didn't wash the dishes which makes me wonder if the dishes we used were really clean. Overall it was a nice place withcomfy beds and space to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing iTrip as your host for your Alabama beach trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we're delighted to hear that you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing you with another wonderful stay. Thank you again, and see you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, close to the beach and food

This was a very clean beautiful place to stay. Loved the pool area. A few blocks from the beach, shopping, restaurants, and groceries.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2023
Awesome! We are glad you enjoyed it. We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Little Cottage

The place was really nice. The first day we were there the air stopped working and they handled it in a timely manner. Wonderful service. It was a wonderful time with our family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2023
YAY! We are glad you enjoyed it. We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A+++ Super cute and comfy!

We had a wonderful time at Driftwood Cottage! Very clean and spacious. The walk to the beach was quick and easy. Plus we were surrounded by good food places! One suggestion, if you have small kids, bring baby gates. There are a lot of steep stairs so we had to run to Walmart and buy a couple gates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gulf Shores family beach trip

Great house, spacious and clean. Pool was small but super clean and refreshing before and after beach with the heat. Check in and check out we’re easy. Beach and restaurants were a short two block walk every direction. Only suggestions would be to provide more trash bags in bottom of each can and possibly a couple of extra bath towels. Kitchen was great with nice appliances as well as the washer/dryer were amazing. Kitchen could use some more wooden cooking utensils instead of plastic. Icemaker on fridge was awesome and AC was super cold in house. We did beach 2 days with kiddos and then rented a boat and went out on one of the days. The Hangout and Oyster House were amazing restaurants with a variety plus great seafood!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Place

Perfect location to be close to the beach but still easy access to everything!! The house was perfect! Covered parking was a plus! The neighbors were all friendly and the pool was clean! It had all of the amenities we needed. The beach was close, just a few blocks away. I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2021
Thank you for your stay with us! We are thrilled that you enjoyed it so much. We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Vacation Rental!

Really awesome property. Kids loved the double sets of bunk beds. Everything was in excellent condition, very clean and easy to figure out. Loved the setup of the 8 units around the pool - a bit warmer of a pool would have been nice but it didn't stop the kids from enjoying it. Easy walk down the street to the beach, the market (which really has everything you'd need - food and supplies, beach items, souvenirs). Sea 'n Suds on the beach has some great food too! If we are in the area again, will definitely look into staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2021
We love to hear that! Thank you for staying with us and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house in a perfect community

We spent the weekend here and loved it. The house was nice. The pool was great. We did a shrimp boil and had everything we need besides the spices and food. The beach was about 5 blocks from the house. It was a little long but definitely manageable. Would def stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2020
Awesome! We are so glad y'all enjoyed your stay! We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

Our family (my husband and I, my parents, and our son) had a great time! The location was close to the beach and plenty of great food options. We loved the pool area- it was never crowded. The living room/dining/kitchen was bright and spacious. The rooms and bathrooms were very clean with good storage. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

PERFECT PLACE!!!

Super clean brand new house! Couldn’t have asked for a better or more convenient place! Would recommend it to anyone!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2020
Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate your stay with us and hope to assist you again in the future.
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