This vacation home places you next to Gulf Shores Beach and within a few miles (5 km) of other popular attractions like Gulf State Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
MY FRIEND'S PLACE WEST - COZY COTTAGE, COLORFUL DECOR, BEACH VIEWS
Welcome to My Friend's Place West, a bright and inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex located just across the street from the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. With comfortable accommodations for up to 10 guests, Gulf views, and spacious outdoor areas, this home offers the perfect setting for your next beach vacation. Traveling with a larger group? Rent both sides of the duplex to sleep up to 20 guests!
The Space – Sleeps 10 Comfortably Primary Bedroom: King-size bed plus a Twin-size bed with a Twin trundle—ideal for families with young kids or groups needing flexible sleeping space. Bedroom 2: King-size bed with cozy furnishings and natural light. Bedroom 3: Queen-size bed and a Twin-over-Twin bunk bed, perfect for kids or additional guests. Living Area: Open and airy, with comfortable seating and space to gather after a day in the sun. Kitchen: Fully equipped with all the essentials for preparing meals and beach snacks, plus a dining area for shared meals and conversation. Parking: Available for up to 4 vehicles.
Key Features & Amenities Private Outdoor Pool – Cool off or relax poolside in your own secluded swimming area. Outdoor Picnic Areas – Enjoy meals al fresco with seating options both upstairs and downstairs. Gulf Views – Take in views of the water and feel the coastal breeze from your patio or balcony. Free WiFi & Smart TV – Stay connected or stream your favorite shows and movies. Washer & Dryer – In-unit laundry for convenience during extended stays. Steps from the Beach – Walk right across the street to reach the white sand and warm Gulf waters.
The Location My Friend's Place West is located at 1340 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL, in a prime spot just a short walk to the beach and close to local attractions. Dine at nearby favorites like Bahama Bob's, explore Gulf State Park, or enjoy family fun at Waterville USA and The Hangout. Whether you're looking to unwind or explore, everything is just minutes away.
Book Your Stay Today! With its incredible location, family-friendly layout, and relaxing outdoor spaces, My Friend's Place West is the perfect place to enjoy your next Gulf Shores getaway. Reserve your stay now and make memories just steps from the surf and sand!
THE BEACHBALL DIFFERENCE:
From the Flora-Bama to Fort Morgan, BEACHBALL PROPERTIES is here to help you enjoy your next beach vacation at one of our premier condos, duplexes, or private homes in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan, Alabama. Family-owned and operated, our team works diligently to ensure that your entire Alabama Gulf Coast getaway is hassle-free and fun from reservation to check-out.
Every property in our portfolio has been vetted and verified so you can book with confidence. If you have questions prior to your trip, we are happy to assist you. During your stay, a BEACHBALL PROPERTIES representative will be available 24/7 to help with any issues that may arise.
Book with us today and get ready to have a BALL at the Beach!
BEACHBALL PROPERTIES VACATION RENTAL POLICIES:
RENTAL AGREEMENT: Tenant Vacation Rental Agreement must be electronically signed to secure your reservation. Please read carefully. This is a legally binding document.
NO SMOKING: All properties are non-smoking.
AGE RESTRICTION: Must be at least 25 years older to book a BEACHBALL PROPERTIES vacation rental. A person 25 years or older must be staying at the property for the entire duration of the booking. There will be no refunds issued for anyone booking under false pretenses.
CHECK-IN: Check-in is at 4PM. Early check-in is not possible, sorry but no exceptions.
CHECK-OUT: Check-out is at 10AM. Check out after 10AM will be charged an additional day.
MONTHLY/SNOWBIRD RENTALS: Available from November through February. Call to ask about monthly rates.
PARKING PASSES: 4 - The cost of parking passes is set by each Homeowner's Association and is subject to change at any time without notice. U-hauls, trailers, boats, jet skis, buses, etc. are not allowed on property.
CANCELLATION POLICY RELAXED: Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in shall receive a 100% refund of the amount they have paid. For cancellations between 14 and 30 days before check-in, 50% of the total reservation costs shall be refunded. For cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the beginning date of the reservation, NO REFUNDS will be issued. Refunds shall not be issued for late arrivals, early departures, or inclement weather conditions including hurricanes and named storms. We do offer optional travel insurance which we highly encourage all guests to purchase.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Guests receive a “starter pack” of laundry detergent, dish washing detergent, one trash bag per trash can, and travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, and soap per bathroom. Starter supplies are not intended to last for the duration of your stay. Linens are furnished but please bring your own beach towels.
RATES: Rates subject to change up until time of booking. Additional fees and taxes may apply.
PROFESSIONALLY HOSTED BY: BEACHBALL PROPERTIES, located at 22989 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 36561. Come Have a Ball at the Beach!
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. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.
Property manager
Beachball Properties
Languages
English
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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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
571345
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, self parking is available for a surcharge.
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 MY FRIEND'S PLACE WEST - COZY COTTAGE, COLORFUL DECOR, BEACH VIEWS?
Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.
Does MY FRIEND'S PLACE WEST - COZY COTTAGE, COLORFUL DECOR, BEACH VIEWS have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
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.
Are there rooms with balconies at MY FRIEND'S PLACE WEST - COZY COTTAGE, COLORFUL DECOR, BEACH VIEWS?
Yes, every accommodation at MY FRIEND'S PLACE WEST - COZY COTTAGE, COLORFUL DECOR, BEACH VIEWS comes with a balcony.
MY FRIEND'S PLACE WEST - COZY COTTAGE, COLORFUL DECOR, BEACH VIEWS Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
10 - Excellent
19
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
8 - Good
3
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 28 reviews
6 - Okay
4
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews
2 - Terrible
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gordon w.
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome. a very beautiful home
Gordon w.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
2/10 Terrible
Lyssa N.
Apr 9, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
German Cockroaches
This property has an infestation of German Cockroaches in the kitchen. We arrived and had to find an alternate location to spend our Spring Break. Thankfully the property management company was very helpful and gave us a full refund.
Lyssa N.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Nicole C.
Apr 6, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Please read other reviews
The house was very cute and a great location. Away from busy beach area, road is busy in front of house. Pool is not heated. There were multiple cockroaches in the cabinets and counters. I read prior reviews that did state same issue. It did not ruin our trip, but wish I would’ve taken it seriously.
Nicole C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Debra F.
Feb 15, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We checked in and they were accommodating to let us in a little early. After bringing out suitcases in we went shopping and bought some drinks and snack for the fridge. A couple hours later we go to get our drinks out of the fridge and there were live German cockroaches in the fridge. After trying to kill it we notice roach traps in the kitchen. And then my friend found another live roach in the living room. We quickly packed and removed our stuff. Getting to refund was not as easy as they do not have management available after hours and they could not decided without them whether to refund us. We rented a hotel room for the night and someone finally said they could refund me the next morning. Those things spread like wildfire and they should not rent the house until the infestation has been dealt with.
Debra F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Peggy S.
Dec 3, 2024
Moms birthday tripk
Close to beach. In town for moms birthday. 89 microwave doesnt. work.
Peggy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Roni K., Longmont, Colorado
Oct 5, 2024
Family get away
The location was perfect, we were just across the street from the beach and easily accessible. Plenty of room for all of us…..3 adults and 3 children. Most of the place was clean enough but really needs a deep cleaning. The banisters into the unit and up to master bedroom, along with the plastic deck chairs were very grungy. All in all we had a wonderful time. Your beaches are beautiful and we really lucked out with the weather. We would definitely choose this place again.
Roni K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Tracy J.
Sep 30, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness
Overall great place but when I communicated the cleanliness concern there was not much help to rectify the issue.
Tracy J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Lisa S.
Sep 15, 2024
Family vacation
The place and location was good. However, when we opened cabinets to get plates bugs scattered. Needless to say we ate out. The host apparently changed the Internet provider and didn't update the information, so we had to contact the property manager to get the info. The refrigerator wasn't working properly and again we had to contact the property manager.
Lisa S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa H.
Aug 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Retirement Beach Trip
This was a great size for eight of us. Spent a lot of time on the deck and in the pool loved having our own pool and not having to share with tons of people was about a five minute walk, which was perfect. We did do quite a bit of cooking in the unit, just because we wanted to stay in and enjoy the pool and the beach. Any questions I have the manager got back to me quickly and we had no problems at check-in. Stay again in a heartbeat. !❤️❤️
Melissa H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy G.
Aug 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Would stay again
Nancy G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy B.
Jul 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Totally enjoyed the house,pool and location to beach.
Had a wonderful time!
Tammy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Chad F.
Jul 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Could have been better
I will start off by saying the location was good. Its just a short distance from the beach. The pool was a great addition. The place itself was nice and spacious. My complaint is with management. The dryer in the unit did not work. I emailed the company on July 4th notifying them. They sent someone to take a look on the 5th. The maintenance man said it needed to be repaced. NO ONE EVER CAME TO REPLACE IT! I made several calls and each time was told they would check with maintenance and call me back. THEY NEVER DID! We had to use beach towels at bath time because we ran out of clean towels. For the money we paid, we expected better from the company!
The layout was nice since we had older family & younger. It allowed seperate fanily spaces. There are 2 sets of stairs so lighter luggage helps & maybe bring a baby gate for littles. There was a closet on the entry floor with some beach items we used then also left some toys & things we didn't take home. The pool is small when sharing with neighbors but we used the beach as much as possible.
Crystal M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Candice L.
Jul 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Beach Getaway
Lovely property that was just perfect for our family vacation! The location was ideal for us - easy access to the beach, which was much less crowded than other parts of Gulf Shores. The pool was a great addition - we really enjoyed spending time there. Wonderful view of the beach from the porch - great spot to have coffee in the mornings and wind down in the evenings. The house had everything we needed for a beach getaway. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Candice L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lauryn P.
Jun 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Oasis
Bringing babies to the beach and young kids can always be a little hassle at times but this place has the perfect location and everything needed for my family! The pool and outdoor shower were great because the kids could swim whenever they want and also rinse off all the sand from the beach! The beach is a short walk from the house and right down the road from Waves which we used every day!