This vacation home places you next to Gulf State Park and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Gulf Shores Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a TV, and a jetted tub.
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Restaurants
The Hangout - 17 min walk
The Catch - 2 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 14 min walk
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 17 min walk
Original Oyster House - 20 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
2 Blocks to the Beach! Overlooking Gulf State Park
The emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico await you at "Isla Esmeralda". You'll be 2 blocks from Gulf Shores Public Beach, yet you'll feel like you're in your own tropical oasis. The home borders expansive marshlands of Gulf Shores State Park with views as scenic and relaxing as the beach itself. Super convenient to all the bars/restaurants/shopping that Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have to offer. If you're looking for a unique Island experience you've come to the right place! ** RV electrical **
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs and cats only
2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 24
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home in Gulf Shores is within a 10-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. You'll also find Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park less than a mile away.
How much does it cost to stay at 2 Blocks to the Beach! Overlooking Gulf State Park?
As of Mar 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Blocks to the Beach! Overlooking Gulf State Park on Mar 31, 2026 start from $646, 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 this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
2 Blocks to the Beach! Overlooking Gulf State Park Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Paula S.
Jan 31, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for us and our dog. Host had started our stay with a bottle of wine on the counter. Perfect location.Very dog friendly neighborhood. Easy access to the beach and many restaurants we could walk to. Quite at night. We will come back.
Paula S.
Stayed 32 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
Dec 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I stayed for the entire month of November with our 2 dogs. The property is in a neighborhood setting that is convenient to the beach, the state park, restaurants, and shopping. Easy access to sidewalks and park trails for dog walking. The house is very spacious (note that only the master bedroom is on the main floor-the other 2 bedrooms are on the second level with the 2nd full bath) and also very clean and well-kept. The host also provides a lot of extras not normally offered: laundry and dish detergent, shampoo, body wash, and even coffee! Communication was quick and the host was friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone.
Jennifer P.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany A.
Jul 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Getaway!
The house was very clean, spacious, and felt incredibly welcoming from the moment we arrived. It was well-stocked with everything we needed—kitchen and bathrooms included shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cookware, and appliances. The extra touches—like the beach chairs, tent, toys, and cart—were incredibly helpful and saved us time and money.It's just two blocks from the beach, which made for a quick and easy walk, and it's conveniently close to great restaurants (we recommend The Hangout and Subliner Diner). The location was ideal—close to the beach, activities, and shops, but tucked away in a quiet neighborhood that made for restful nights.The beds were very comfortable, and the primary shower was amazing. We appreciated having a washer and dryer available—it helped us pack lighter and go home with clean clothes. There were also games provided, which would be great for families or rainy days (though we didn’t end up using them).We did experience a temporary issue with the keypad, but the owners responded quickly and got everything sorted right away. Excellent communication!Highly recommend this home for a relaxing and comfortable Gulf Shores vacation!
Tiffany A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve W.
Apr 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perf
Amazing house. Clean and well taken care of. Stocked kitchen. Everything you could ask for. Property owners took care of us from the strart. Allowing us to check in 2 hours early. We will be back!!
Steve W.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donald R H.
Oct 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
First vacation with three generations
We love Gulf Shores and everything about it. Because of that, our son and his family wanted to experience the area with us. We needed a place to accommodate the two of us and his family for vacation. It was our first time using Vrbo. This place did not disappoint and was exactly as advertised. It felt luxurious. There was plenty of room for us all along with separate areas to unwind. When hurricane Helene happened and concerns about the upcoming hurricane Milton, I reached out to the host and he responded promptly about the conditions there. He was even willing to keep us updated about the upcoming weather and the possibility of it changing directions. Overall it was a wonderful stay and we would certainly do it again.
Donald R H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Victoria F.
Jul 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great stay in this beach house. There were six adults and our small dogs. Everything in the house is updated. They have plenty of beach toys, some umbrellas, chairs, and a wagon that you can easily walk to the beach. It’s about two blocks to the beach, and the path to the sand is hard enough you can still wheel the wagon or a cooler over it. There’s a water hose and an outdoor shower to rinse before coming in. The one issue we ran into was the amount of stickers/burrs in the yard. Some of them were easy to get out, but others were more difficult and painful. If you bring your dog, perhaps consider some doggy shoes.
Victoria F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terrica M.
Jul 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacay 2024
Very beautiful home! Very spacious! We traveled with our adult kids! Great location! Our host responded to questions promptly. Website very accurate! Only complaint was neighbor next door starting mowing grass while we was out grilling.. kind of killed the vibe!
Terrica M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Manda H.
Jun 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
The house was clean, beautifully decorated, and conveniently located near the beach. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and plenty of beach toys to enjoy. It was so relaxing hanging out on the deck and we enjoyed spending time together after a fun day at the beach. One of the best rentals we’ve had. When we arrived one A/C wasn’t fully functioning. The owner responded quickly and tried to get it addressed that same night but it was late. The repair man arrived promptly at 8am the next morning. Everything about our stay was wonderful!
Manda H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl W.
Jul 6, 2023
Fourth of July Stay
Everything was good, except we didnt get our code to get in til 4:15 and was suppose to get it by 3 and we had to call a vrbo person and they couldn't get ahold to owner for about 45 minutes and we had to stay on the phone with him but we enjoyed it after we got in, the only thing i could saybad was there was still sand everywhere on the floor from the last people and i guess the floor wasnt swept good, over all i would stay there again
Cheryl W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Samantha N.
Jun 28, 2023
Lovely house in an amazing location
The house was beautiful and in an amazing location. Would definitely stay here again.