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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute stroll of West Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3BR Duplex ON The Beach, Sleeps 11 Comfortably

This is a completely remodeled raised beach cottage and going into my 13th summer for vrbo rentals. I recently had the deck & steps redone. We also added a shower to bottom of beach steps. You literally can not be any closer to the beach and listening to waves lap on the shore. I have made it as comfortable as I could with large flatscreen tv's mounted on the wall in all rooms, free wifi and Netflix provided. There are 3 bedrooms with additional loft and 2 1/2 baths. It sleeps 11 very comfortably. King in master, 2 twins, queen downstairs, queen futon & 1 twin (loft), and queen sofa bed in living room. I also have a pack n play for babies & an additional toddler mattress (to make a pallet on floor). The deck on beach side has balcony height chairs & table as well as a glider bench and grill for your enjoyment. The beach is calling your name!
If you need more space, the other side of this duplex is for rent too at
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The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

March McCrory

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 26

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

3BR Duplex On The Beach Sleeps 10 Comfortably
3BR Duplex *On* The Beach, Sleeps 10 Comfortably Cottage
3BR Duplex *On* The Beach, Sleeps 10 Comfortably Gulf Shores

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Gulf Shores, a short 5-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and also 14 minutes on foot from West Beach. You'll also find Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at 3BR Duplex ON The Beach, Sleeps 11 Comfortably?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront cottage include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at 3BR Duplex ON The Beach, Sleeps 11 Comfortably?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Can I book a room with a balcony at 3BR Duplex ON The Beach, Sleeps 11 Comfortably?

Yes, every accommodation at 3BR Duplex ON The Beach, Sleeps 11 Comfortably comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

3BR Duplex ON The Beach, Sleeps 11 Comfortably Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Heather M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The house needs a deep cleaning, but was ok to stay in. Dust on everything, the rug in living room was very dirty, mildew all over exterior doors but the bathrooms and bedrooms seemed clean. It is very small on the inside- appears much larger in the pictures. The loft area is only accessible from the master bedroom which is great if you have small kids, not so great if you have teenagers. The outside deck serves the purpose but quite a few of the chairs are very wobbly and we were a bit unsure of sitting in them. The location was great though. Our beach area wasn’t crowded even on the 4th of July and there was ample parking. Overall the house is good. Just needs some things cleaned and updated. The owner was very easy to get in touch with and quickly sent over a broom and light bulbs (lots of lights were out and no broom to sweep up the sand) when I texted her.
View from back porch
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Casey E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach house

The house was in a great location, we had a little issue with ants , but as soon as I contacted the owner he had someone come out and spray . Well stocked with cookware and even had items to use at the beach .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

It was nice to be able to just walk out the door on to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The unit is as described - 3 bedrooms with 2 baths. (The loft overlooks the master bedroom and the stairs to access it are extremely steep.)Kitchen is supplied with basics. The location is perfect and just at the bottom of the stairs is sand : )The cleanliness of the property was VERY LACKING. There are switches on the walls that don’t do anything. There was no outside lighting on the “B” side under the home or outside the door which can make for a treacherous stair climb. The ceiling fan didn’t work in downstairs bedroom. Someone needs to put lightbulbs in the fixtures - NONE of the fixtures have all the bulbs needed. The downstairs bathroom has a leak from the toilet. Overall - it fit the bill for a vacation but would not stay at this property again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT BOOK THIS VRBO! What a mistake it was to book this property. I never book a location without reviews, but I did because the pictures looked promising. This was false advertising at it's finest.Let's begin with noting that there are no pictures of the outside of the home, that's because it's not kept up with. There are Christmas lights hanging from the home, a screen on the window that is falling, and a dilapidated home next door. Also note that the pictures showing the backyard do not represent what you will find yourself.Upon entering the home, there was a strong unpleasant chemical smell from whatever cleaning products were used to clean the home. The home had large black marks on the walls, sofas with stains, and honestly looked like a frat party had just come through. The beds were cheap Ikea style beds and furniture. The bedrooms all had exterior doors that lead to the outside of the home, which was a little concerning.The middle bathroom pictures don't show the large amount of mold and stains on the floor and edges. The kitchen has 2 microwaves, because one of them doesn't work. The straw that broke the camels back was when we went to shower at night. The towels had stains and hair on them, the sheets had blood on them, and the blinds had missing panels on both sides of the home (making the whole vibe a creepy one). We didn't even stay in the home. We left and booked a nearby hotel. Don't bother booking-stay at the hotels in the area.
Blood on sheets
Bath towel with large stain
Hand towel with stains
Hair on towel
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location. Only a few steps to the beach and 5 - 15 minute drive to ANYTHING you want to do. Booked a fishing trip and ate most of our stay on our catch!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

A much needed & relaxing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Cute Beach House!

The beach house location was very nice and not crowded with people. Restaurants and souvenir shops were right down the road and things to do was a short drive. The owner was excellent in communicating with us and accommodating our needs while at the beach house. While there, the refrigerator decided to retire and the owner had it replaced immediately with a new one. I highly recommend staying here and we will return for another vacation stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad D., New Iberia Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness

EXCELLENT BEACH ACCESS!

2nd stay here and as before, did not disappoint! Aside from a couple minor hiccups like a missing TV remote, and water leak the day prior to leaving, the stay was fabulous! Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location was perfect

Very nice duplex. Location is away from public access so our beach time was not crowded. House was clean and exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Sallie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not very clean

There was black dog hair on the floor and den rug. The den rug was stained and dirty. The windows needed cleaning. There were not enough towels and washcloths. The yards were trashy and littered. There was standing water in the driveway. It was too expensive of a rent for the accommodations. The carport areas needed sweeping and the washing machine had mildew around rim. Also, there were missing light bulbs in all of the bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kerri D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location right on the beach

This location made our trip fun for the entire family! We could spend the day on the beach without having to pack up the entire house. It was comfortable for 2 families that included young children, a young adult, parents, and grandparent. A few things may need to be updated, but we didn't have any major issues. Property owner was super responsive before and during the trip. The location is away from the busy part of the beach, but close enough for a quick drive to great restaurants and activities. Overall it was a great place for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!!

Great place. On the beach. Short drive to anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

James S., Verona

Disliked: Cleanliness

Buyer Beware

A lot of mechanical and electrical issues with the unit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry W., Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Guest relations!

Right on the beach! Quiet and peaceful, away from all the huge hotels and condos! March, the owner was most helpful and easy to communicate with. Roomy enough for four, with space for more!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Perfect for our family. We have beach bums , shoppers, jet skiers and fishermen. This house is the perfect location for all these activities. The house was beautiful with enough room for the adults and kids. Clean, and comfy. Great views, great sand, great house, great location. Property manager was quick to respond when we had questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in Gulf Shores

Excellent location, right on the beach. Great for a small family. Awesome views, dolphins every morning. Kitchen is small, but you should know that based on the pictures. The upstairs loft in the master bedroom has steep stairs, so be careful if you have little ones. Our 3 year old was able to manage. There is plenty of beach equipment (chairs, rug, sand toys, body boards, etc). We brought our beach wagon and lugged everything down to the beach in the morning. Luckily the gigantic house next door was not rented during our stay so it was very peaceful. If you have dogs, beware of the prickers. We already knew this from the last time we visited gulf shores. You just need to check their paws frequently and remove them (bring tweezers). The owner was VERY responsive. She answered our texts within minutes and was super nice. Only issue were other renters from across the street trying to cut through the property to access the beach (instead of walking a half block down to the access). Overall, great place and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We truly enjoyed our stay at the property! The kitchen IS tiny, but we managed. The house was as clean as you would expect any VRBO to be during high season. The furniture in the house is stained, but it is a rental property and that’s to be expected. Beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows and extra blankets. The bathrooms are fine, but the shower curtains need to be changed out more often. The door to the bathroom in the master needs some work. It is incredibly difficult to open and close and very noisy. Tough to let others sleep while trying to get in and out. The deck was awesome and had plenty of seating. The grills do need a VERY thorough cleaning though. The one is absolutely disgusting. The host was easy to get ahold of and very responsive. Wi-Fi was an issue and we had to use the neighbor’s. If you are planning to work and need a fast connection this maybe an issue. Our biggest struggles through our week was the lack of a good vacuum! The Dyson on the wall does not work…it could not even suck up a ping pong ball! The brooms were cheap plastic brooms that do not sweep the sand very well. Something to pick up sand is a huge need for this property. The other issue is the size of the garbage can. A standard size trash can is really needed. Overall we would stay here again and would suggest this property to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place and location

Awesome place will come back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!!!

We had a great time. The property was just as described, great beach location. The owner was great and let us check in early. The only complaint I could say we had was that the light leading up the main staircase was burnt out and was hard to see in the dark, but nothing major. Would definitely stay again. The deck with the black stone grill and table was an added bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tori M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Experience

This is our 8th year to Gulf Shores. We love to be on West Beach past the high rises and enjoy the quieter and less crowded beaches. This duplex is the perfect location to enjoy lots of time on the beautiful beach. We enjoyed the patio tremendously and the nice charcoal grill. The inside of the condo could use some work and deep clean. I know peak season is hard to keep up with so always lots or grace. The condo is really dusty. Some of the furniture and pillows are in pretty bad repair (ripped, stained, etc). There is just a lot of random stuff shoved in closets, sometimes making them hard to stay closed. If you plan to cook; the kitchen is super tiny and definitely only room for one person. The ceiling fan in one bedroom was in disrepair so unable to use that for the duration of the trip. There was not a working vaccuum cleaner there. There were two but neither had enough suction to pick anything up. Not a huge deal for us as we always bring a robot vaccuum with us on beach trips and it didn’t take long to sweep when we needed more. We come for 2 weeks so we do have to work some on vacation. The internet was almost non-existent. We did message the owner about it twice but did not get a resolution. We finally connected to the WiFi for the duplex next door (same owner, she offered password) and it was MUCH better. We did have a plumbing issue and the owner had someone out the next morning which was exceptional. Overall we had an amazing experience. You just can’t beat two weeks at the beach. A little updating and cleaning would have made this a truly exceptional stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Elwood D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the beach

Good time had by one and all
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adina E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

Great time and great spot located right on the water. Doesn’t get any better than that. House was clean also.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Molly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location was perfect. Right outside of the main Gulf Shores town and right on the beach with our own private walk out. Overall the house was fine and met all our needs. Could use some updating. The rusty chairs on back porch are a hazard and on their last leg, literally. I’m sure the owner knows and is Probably just waiting for them to crap out :) the beds were incredibly comfortable! No sagging, good firm yet comfy mattresses. Could use some clean up or a small walk way from patio/carport to back porch, if you’re barefoot you get lots of painful goodies in your feet, picked some stickers out of my kids feet, but just wear sandals not a huge deal. The biggest issue was just the back deck with little kids being barefoot, lots of splinters and rust everywhere. Overall woyld stay here again, spacious enough for what we needed and convenient. The owner was super responsive and let us check in early which was a HUGE deal for us after driving overnights with small kids (8, 4 and 10 months). The beach is beautiful and clean. Wonderful family vacay with loads of memories and we got lucky and had awesome neighbors!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love Gulf Shores

The landlord was communicative and responsive. Listing is accurate. Great home location and the beach was easily accessible.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022