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Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores

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Enjoy ocean views from these beachside houses with access to the beach and a paved driveway for parking.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, microwave, oven, and coffee maker.
Relax in this cozy living space with a comfortable sofa, flat-screen TV, and ceiling fan.
Relax on the deck overlooking the sandy beach with dunes in the distance.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a balcony offering ocean views.

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

This vacation home places you next to West Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a coffee maker.
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What's nearby

  • West Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Waterville USA - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬6 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.

Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores

Family Tides

Welcome to Family Tides in the Heart of Gulf Shores! Step off the deck and into the sugar-white sand. Enjoy nothing but endless views and sparkling blue water as far as you can see. Family Tides is a true home away from home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms just 3 miles down the popular West Beach Blvd.

About Family Tides

With direct Gulf of Mexico, front row seats and a sprawling outdoor sundeck, Family Tides beach cottage is “shore” to please any guest! This magnificent 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers guests a newly designed and renovated space with upgraded new furnishings and a comfortable layout. The plush living room affords room for all to unwind while the view beyond the picture glass sliding door is sure to impress. The fully equipped, open-concept kitchen makes light work for the chef of the group with everything needed to create delectable meals at home. Enjoy your meals in the dining area with a table for 8 or right out on your private deck. Family Tides offers accommodations for up to 8 guests and features a Gulf-facing Master bedroom with direct deck access, a king bed, TV, and an attractive 5 piece private bathroom. The second bedroom hosts 2 in a queen bed and the third bedroom will sleep 4 in 2 twin over twin bunk beds. There is a shared hall bathroom with a tub/shower combo for the guests in these 2 bedrooms.

Come experience what a beach vacation means! No waiting in elevator lines, no searching for parking spaces, no noise from the people above you, just quiet and endless views and your beach right in front of your home! Contact Harris Vacations today to book Family Tides.


About Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, its world-class fishing, and its exceptional dining and entertainment. Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores has to offer!

Rental Age Policy

We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Harris Vacations

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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 zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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: 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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

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

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to 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.

Is Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores good for couples?

With a stay at this beachfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and beach views in some.

Does Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

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, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores?

Yes, every accommodation at Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.

Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Very clean and well stocked. Would definitely recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed R&R

We love staying at this property. Directly on the beach with a deck to enjoy the view. Love the location and that its in a less congested and quiet area. Perfect to get away and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and clean updated home!

The home was very clean, checkin was a breeze, no issues at all. Master bedroom and bathroom were nice size. Deck space and location were great! Perfect space for our family of 4!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

T d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together at the beach

Clean, on the beach, good setup for a medium to large family. Fenced in patio was a huge plus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024