4Br w/ Private pool, sleeps 12, 4 minutes to the beach, dog friendly
Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, Perky Pelican is your go-to vacation home for sun-soaked beach days, fresh seafood from nearby local spots, and meaningful moments shared with family and friends. Spacious enough to accommodate up to 12 guests, this home is ideal for group getaways, whether you're planning a family vacation or reconnecting with friends. From exploring the shoreline to relaxing indoors, you'll be perfectly positioned to enjoy everything the Gulf Coast has to offer.
Unwind and soak up the sun by the in-ground, saltwater pool. The Tiki-Bar by the pool, complete with a large flat-screen TV, is the ultimate spot to catch the big game or enjoy your favorite shows while sipping on refreshing drinks. The outdoor lounge area ensures everyone will have a place to hangout and unwind. Whether you're sunbathing, taking a dip in the pool, or simply enjoying a cool drink, you'll find it hard to resist the allure of this outdoor haven.
Perky Pelican features a bright and open first floor with an expansive kitchen, dining area, and a welcoming living space. The kitchen comes equipped with an island for your culinary adventures, and the dining table seats 8 for memorable family dinners. Natural light pours in from the balcony, giving you a view of the neighborhood. On this floor, you'll also discover the first master suite, complete with a California king bed, a spacious private bathroom with a jetted tub, and a walk-in shower. The master en suite even has its own balcony with direct access to the pool. For the kids or extra guests, there's a cozy sleeping nook with twin-over-twin bunk beds; each bunk has its own wall-mounted TV.
As you make your way to the second level, you'll find three more inviting bedrooms. Two of them are connected by a jack and jill bathroom, one with 2 queen beds and the other with a queen bed. The fifth bedroom is a master en suite with private balcony access.
You're just a short 4-minute walk to the public beach 13th street access. So, within moments, you can have your toes in the sand and the Gulf of Mexico as your backdrop. Enjoy lazy days on the beach, swim in the crystal-clear waters, or simply bask in the sun - the choice is yours.
Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1: 1 King bed, TV, Private Bathroom, Bedroom 2: 2 Queen beds, TV Bedroom 3: 1 Queen bed, TV, Balcony Access Bedroom 4: California King master suite, TV, Private Bathroom Bonus sleeping area: Sleeping nook with 2 Bunk beds and 2 TVs A sofa bed is located in the living room.
Additional Information: * Walk-Up/No Elevator * Beach Access Located On Twelfth St * Guests must be 25 years or older to rent. * Dog Friendly (Contact Staff Directly For Pet Fee Pricing) * Strictly no smoking in this property. * Monthly Reservations Accepted Nov -Feb (Contact Staff Directly For Pricing) * Parking for a Maximum of Six Vehicles *** Vehicle Passes Are Not Required At This House
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Is 4Br w/ Private pool, sleeps 12, 4 minutes to the beach, dog friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 4Br w/ Private pool, sleeps 12, 4 minutes to the beach, dog friendly?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4Br w/ Private pool, sleeps 12, 4 minutes to the beach, dog friendly on 6 May 2026 start from AU$731, 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 4Br w/ Private pool, sleeps 12, 4 minutes to the beach, dog friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 4Br w/ Private pool, sleeps 12, 4 minutes to the beach, dog friendly?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 4Br w/ Private pool, sleeps 12, 4 minutes to the beach, dog friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 4Br w/ Private pool, sleeps 12, 4 minutes to the beach, dog friendly located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed every second of our stay. The house is walking distance to the beach and on off weather days the pool was amazing!
Stacy T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay in Gulf Shores and at Perky Pelican; it's a terrific spot from which to enjoy all that the beach and the house has to offer.
Great location near the beach & spacious for a family get away! Had some issues with plug ins working in the master bedroom and a few bugs in the kitchen cabinets!
Very nice property, everything worked, home was very clean, close to beach (we walked there at least 3 days). There were 8 in our group and we had a great time.
Eryn S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2024
This house is just perfect for a Thanksgiving retreat! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to assist you in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christopher T.
12 July 2025
Nice place, great location
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:
Everything that was advertised was delivered. No complaints. Bender was very easy to work with. If we go back to g.s. we will rent from them again.
Christopher T.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Perky Pelican is such a fun place to enjoy family, Gulf Shores, and the beach.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Brenda K.
11 Aug 2025
Our stay in Perky Pelican
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was 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:
We enjoyed our stay, but the house needs some serious maintenance. We will not stay here again. Addressed the issues we had with the realty company after our stay.
Brenda K.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
We've appreciated your repeat patronage for over ten years now! As long-time guests of ours, we hope that you know you can always reach out to us for any issues you may experience. As our message to you the morning after your arrival said, we want to be able to take care of them immediately. The items that you spoke with us about on the phone two days after your arrival - ants, curtains, a fan, etc, were all things that we would have gladly fixed for you at the beginning of your stay. We hope to continue our relationship with you and to assist you in planning your next visit to Gulf Shores.
This property was in a great location to the beach. Very close walk. The house could use a few fixer ups but overall it was a great place to stay.
Jodie H.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
We are happy to hear your enjoyed your stay at the Perky Pelican! We agree it is such a great location. Thank you for the feedback. We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Cheryl T.
27 May 2025
Not happy with Bender reality .
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
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:
The house was awesome..although we were told we had to wait on the inspector. We parked at the house and some of went to the inspector ever came..then sent code 2.45..we were told we could have early check-in since it was empty. I found 2 bugs on the counter and broken tile in the master bedroom. I have pictures..otherwise we enjoyed the house and the pool.. not pleased with Bender communication .
Cheryl T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristie H.
10 Sept 2024
A Wonderful Vacation at Perky Pelican, Gulf Shores
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:
We just returned from a week’s vacation at the Perky Pelican. It was a beautiful, clean house with an awesome pool and outdoor area. The location is just a short walk to a public beach access area. Our interaction with Bender Realty was super throughout the whole process. We even asked for an iron on a Sunday, and it was delivered within the hour. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!P.S. A variety of places we enjoyed: Jesse’s On The Bay, Louisiana Lagniappe, Lulu’s, Cobalt, Big Beach Brewing, Mud Bugs, The Keg, Tacky Jack’s at Perdido Bay, The Gulf, Zeke’s
Kristie H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan G.
8 June 2025
Loved it!
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:
This beach house is wonderful! We had a great time & really enjoyed the house. It’s an easy short walk to the beach. Having a private pool was great! Grandkids loved the outside dock decor. Great location. Just a short drive to restaurants, entertainment and shopping. Well maintained. Very clean but needs a deep cleaning.All four bedrooms are spacious. Beds were very comfortable, clean soft sheets. We all slept very well. It’s a very quiet area. We were never woken up by loud people, horns, sirens, loud music etc..The kitchen/living area is spacious. We never felt crowded with all 9 of us in the area. Loved the large tall dining table. We could all sit around it comfortably.Some did not like being in kitchen/living area at night because there are no blinds. They felt like they were in a fish bowl with no privacy.We had one small issue one evening and first thing the next morning it was fixed.We would definitely stay here again.
Susan G.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
We're thrilled that you had such a great time in this terrific beach house. The owner has worked very hard to provide his guests with everything they could need for the perfect beach stay. All properties are deep cleaned following the busy spring and summer seasons, as will this house. We can't wait to assist you in planning your next Perky Pelican vacation!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Pakethia B.
30 June 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Horrible
When I first arrived to the property, it was okay. A little dirty but nothing that we couldn’t get somewhat clean. It’s within walking distance of the beach and has a pool which was awesome. When it got to night time, we started to see multiple roaches coming out from under the fridge, oven, and counters. It kept getting worse. I was texting with the property manager, I’m assuming, and was told they sent pest control the day of our check in. They asked if I wanted to have pest control come back and I said yes but there was no evidence of that because we continued to see roaches. When it was time for us to leave, there was one in a sand bucket. We had to wash our comforters on the bed because there were nasty stains on them. And through all of that my family still washed and folded their towels. Yet, when I was being courteous to the hosts, I was texting to let them know when we were leaving on our departure day, I discovered my number being blocked. Even when we called trying to figure out how to let out the sofa bed, the manager had a horrible attitude. It was not a great experience. It made sleeping there very uncomfortable and unsanitary. No guest should have to clean up after any host. We were never offered any compensation for this stay, they’ve blocked my number anyway. Would not book with this company again.
Pakethia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Luis S.
23 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great size for 2 families of 4 (total of 4 adults and 4 teens). Location was excellent, about 5min walk to the beach.Bender (property management) was super responsive to all of our concerns.The 2 star rating is a reflection of the property conditions. Right away when we walked in we could tell the house could use some basic maintenance and cleaning. Some issues we saw with the house:1. Oven made a "beeping" sound from the minute we walked in and through out the night. Eventually on the 5th night we woke up to the smoke detectors going off. The oven randomly went into cleaning cycle and smoke from the oven set the alarms off. Bender did send a technician the next day but they could not fix the oven; we went 3 extra days without the ability to cook.2. While the smoke was inside the house, we tried to open two windows and the safety latch did not work; the windows slammed down right away (safety hazard).3. Toilet paper holder in one of the bathrooms fell off the wall on the first day. Bender send someone to fix it but the fix did not work and the holder came off the wall immediately after the person left.4. House has 3 fans on the porch; none of them worked. All fan blades were missing in one of the fans.5. Bed sheets had stained on them.Overall the house had enough issues and the collection of those issues made our stay not ideal.Bender did reimburse us some amount to cover the inconvenience.
Luis S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
We regret the issues you experienced during your stay, in particular the stove. A professional technician determined the problem, and it has been corrected. We were unaware of the fans or the sheets, so we are addressing them now. We truly appreciated your communications with us, allowing us to assist you and compensate you for your inconvenience. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ashly P.
19 Aug 2024
Palmer family vacation
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:
It was super easy and amazing. The staff were very friendly and will definitely be booking again for next year.
Ashly P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tina C.
12 Aug 2024
Great Place for Beach Fun!
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 house was perfect for location to the beach and other necessities! We rented bikes for the week which was awesome for exploring the neighborhood. Loved the pool, I don’t think my family can vacation without one now! Only recommendation I have is for minor maintenance to the house, such as fixing loose cabinets and drawer coverings,, we had an accident with one that could have been prevented! Otherwise, we had a great stay and would consider returning!
Tina C.
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