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Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and furnished balcony

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TV, fireplace
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

This vacation home places you next to Gulf Shores Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a furnished balcony.

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Wade Ward Nature Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬17 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.

Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily

iTrip Vacations Beaches of Alabama proudly offers WORRY FREE BOOKING!

Worry-Free Booking means GO AHEAD & BOOK TODAY - NO WORRIES if you need to cancel! At any time until a week before your stay, you can cancel your booking and WE WILL GIVE YOU 100% OF THE DEPOSIT BACK! Nope, we won't even keep the processing fee! Pinky promise!

$400 in FREE Activities per day ~ See details below!


“Unplugged” is an adorable three-bedroom, two-bath lagoon-front home located in the heart of Gulf Shores. This is a newly redecorated home that maintains the perfect balance of original rustic beach-cottage charm, reminding you of simpler days. It will truly inspire you to “unplug” and recharge!

This spacious home comfortably sleeps 12 and is ideal for families or groups. It is thoughtfully designed, with designated kid-friendly areas, including a playpen and a high chair for your use. The house has a covered boat dock for your use, ideal for a small boat or kayak. Under the house, you will find plenty of space for playing, a covered entertaining area, two charcoal Park BBQ grills mounted in the yard, and a brand-new sandy beach area! Yes, your very own private beach! Additionally, there is brand new patio furniture and a new outdoor shower. Imagine carefree nights: relaxing outside at sunset, fishing from the bank, cooking your own fresh catch, or BBQing over two grills.

“Unplugged” offers the perfect location, just a quick walk across the street from the beach and a short ½ mile from The Hangout. It is convenient to shopping, dining, and entertainment. As a bonus, it is also directly across the street from Pier 33, the oldest general store in Gulf Shores, which is still family-owned and operated today.

• Access to the large balcony overlooking the lagoon is from the living room

• Tile/hard surface flooring is throughout the home

• There is a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove. The dining area seats six, and there are four barstools for additional seating.

• A full-size washer and dryer are inside the home

• The primary bedroom has a king-size bed

• The second bedroom has a queen-size bed

• The third bedroom (located upstairs) features two queen-size beds

• The bonus room (located off the 3rd bedroom, upstairs) features two twin day beds, each with a twin trundle.

• Access for your small boat to be docked

• Outdoor shower

• A maximum of four cars is allowed. No access to park inside the garage.

PLEASE NOTE: Some features of the home are NOT available for guest use. These include:
- Living room fireplace
- Outdoor fireplace
- Garage

No long waits at check-in or check-out with keyless entry

Absolutely NO pets are allowed!
*NON SMOKING
*MINIMUM AGE TO RENT IS 25
*MUST CALL FOR MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

*THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY ITRIP VACATIONS ALABAMA BEACHES

$400 FREE Activities Daily-Guests will receive one complimentary admission to our select activities per day. You can go to every one of these activities every day, and one person will be free per day. Additional guests will pay full price. Admissions are non-cumulative and non-transferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

So yes, you may choose to go fishing in the morning (one person is free), then golf at lunch (one person is free), and then go to the zoo that afternoon (one person is free). Or you may choose to go to the zoo in the morning with the kids (one person is free), and your husband can play golf (one person is free) and then meet that afternoon to go on the dolphin cruise (one person is free.) You may do some or all of these select activities every day, and one of your parties is free every day.

These activities are yours to use if you choose to do so at no additional cost or obligation.

*Does not apply to monthly reservations, and some activities are seasonal
Due to recent incidents of credit card fraud, we have implemented additional security measures to protect our guests and ensure a smooth check-in process.

If you are booking a reservation to arrive within the next 48 hours, we kindly request that you provide us with a copy of your ID and credit card. The name on these documents must match the name on the reservation. We must receive these documents by the close of business on the day that you booked your reservation.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a furnished balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 25

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

4310

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gulf Shores, just steps from Gulf Shores Beach. You'll also find Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily?

At this waterfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily?

No, there isn't a spa tub 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?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily?

Yes, every accommodation at Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring water views.

Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michele A.

We had a great stay overall and truly enjoyed our time in Gulf Shores. We chose this home for its proximity to the beach, the canal behind the house for fishing, the price point, and the photos—and the location did not disappoint. Being able to enjoy both the beach and canal made for a memorable vacation.That said, there were a few issues worth noting for future guests. While the home looks beautiful in the listing photos, some aspects were misleading. Several kitchen cupboards were broken, did not close properly, and were screwed shut, limiting their use. We also found dirty dishes put away in the cabinets, with food still stuck on them, which was disappointing.The bedding was extremely thin, making nights cold, and the pillows were very flat and uncomfortable. Additionally, the drains in the downstairs bathroom were slow to drain, and the living room remotes did not work until new batteries were installed.For a home that accommodates a larger group, the kitchen trash can was quite small—especially for a family that prepared and ate most meals at the house. Lastly, we were unable to use either the indoor or outdoor fireplaces, which was unfortunate during a winter stay.Overall, we had a wonderful time and loved the location, but some maintenance, cleanliness, and comfort updates would significantly improve the experience and better align the home with its listing photos.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time; the outdoor area was wonderful! House was clean. Electric Can opener was broken and hand held one was hard to use. Loved 2 types of coffee pots. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie H.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in was easy and house was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sarah g.

Overall nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
EVERYTHING was great, the place was lovely and super convenient to get to everything. Super clean and Itrip people were so nice and helpful if I asked anything. Will definitely go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

We loved the beach area out back for the small kids to play in while the adults fished off the dock. We also loved how the kitchen was equipped to cook for a large family. And the location near Pier 33 was awesome. It was lovely being so close to the beach, although there is not Beach access until a couple blocks down the street. But we made it work. Overall stay was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

So Fun!

Perfect house for us! We had kids from 6ths all the way to 17yo and they loved it. FYI bring your own seasoning. Also bring extra toilet paper and paper towels. We were provided with one roll of each and went through that quickly. Overall was a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sarah l.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family’s annual vacation was great! This house is tastefully decorated & has plenty of room for two families. It sits in a convenient location with a short walk to the beach. The house has everything you need to cook & eat if you want. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

Very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Georgiana B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property is very unsafe!!!

I’m not real sure where to start. Not sure if I should be angry at Vrbo, Itrip,or the owners of this property. And none of the reviews or the description of this property did say anything about flooring that you had to step up or down. The drops in the floor were poorly marked Old rugs that needed to be replaced. We had to rearrange furniture. Friday night my sister-in-law fell. I contacted I trips and all they said is sorry we could call Maintenance out. On Friday, I talked to another employee of ITrip She expressed that she was very sorry but again didn’t offer any resolution. I even inquired about trying to get something documented on paper. They acted like that was not possible. Saturday after my sister went down to the pier and came back up the stairs and turned to the left. There was a drop off, she fell and hurt herself badly. I tried to call ITrip again and the first guy answered the phone so I hung up. I have been on the phone for a week from 30 minutes to 1 hour each call. Still not getting results. All they tell me is that it’s been expedited and the homeowner has been notified. Please do not book this property until repairs have been done. I’m not sure how you will know because in the description, it has nothing stating unlevel flooring throughout the house. The rugs were old and we had to move the furniture to make sure no one would trip over the rugs. I am very disappointed after seven years of booking through VRBO that we had to experience this.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unplugged - The most beautiful green

A great bonus about Unplugged is that it comes with a high chair, pack and play and kids toys (for the beach and indoors) and books. There is even a kids play area with a pint-sized table and chairs. I can't overstate how helpful this was. I loved the layout of the common areas. The home is very large with multiple groupings of chairs and sitting areas. The dock along with the grill and picnic tables and swings, were so relaxing. The guys fished and fed fish to the herons who visited every day. The water provided a wonderful view. The 3-block walk to the beach was not too taxing. We rented a wagon to haul all of the beach chairs, umbrellas and cooler which were also rented locally. The kitchen was well organized and labeled, so cooking and cleaning up were were that much easier. My only complaint was the lack of supplies. I have stayed in quite a few vacation homes in several states and have never seen such a lack of basic supplies as I did here. ALL other places have provided a couple of rolls of t-paper (we only had 1 per bathroom), and other necessities such as plastic wrap, plastic baggies, aluminum foil, coffee filters, salt pepper. There was no liquid hand soap, only a few teeny bars, no cleaning sprays, etc. We spent a small fortune to purchase AND LEAVE BEHIND things the owner should have provided. We did have a few minor maintenance issues which were resolved immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

We had an awesome time. Relaxing and enjoyable. Mostly seniors 60+, two 31 year olds, and our 1 year old. Space was wonderful- clean, well kept, stocked, easily accessible. Gulf shores is so much fun. Would absolutely visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unplugged was perfect!

It was perfect for our family with a short walk to the ocean. The market across the street was convenient and the back yard was peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

YVONE H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hall ‘s and Evans Crew

The boys love the dock and caught some fish. The area was closed to everything . We will stay here again.Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break ‘24

The house was great for a family! Perfect for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great house with plenty of room for the whole family. Close to the beach and a short walk for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We had family from Germany that came with us that had never been to a beach they were very impressed we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unplugged and loooost

We got here and got lost in laughs and fun! I wish we hard pictures to share but we left our phones behind. The pictures of this property just give you and idea, they don’t do this place justice. There was space to play in and out fully stocked with all the stuff that you’ll ever need in a kitchen!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Marty S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location for walking to beach

The location was good. There was enough room for all 10 of us-5 adults and 5 children. The house could have been cleaned better and the appliances need updating. The dryer does not dry until after at least 2 cycles and the refrigerator was not very cold. The pans need to be gone thru because some of the cookie sheets are very rusty and need thrown away and replaced with new.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property Location and overall good experience

The location is great, but the kitchen appliances were our biggest trouble. The fridge was not very cold, the stove top burners did not work properly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved!!

My family and I stayed at Unplugged, let me say we were very much impressed. The house had lots of room, very clean, decorated perfectly, and the location was amazing. A min from the beach and across the street from Pier 33, a local grocery/convenient store. I highly recommend checking out the Unplugged location for your next Gulf Shores, AL trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

traci P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We’ve always stayed on the beach, but when I saw this property I thought I’d give it a try. Great location! Fishing and kayaking in the lagoon or walk across the street to the beach! Just take your time! I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Everything was great, the only suggestion I would have is to list the beds on the details. The listing does say that it sleeps 12 and it did sleep 12 but we did have a couple of guys that had to double up in the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good house for a good price

Nice house with cold air.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021