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A covered pool area with a view of the ocean, white chairs, and a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a large island with bar stools.
A multi-story building with a balcony, located near a beach with clear skies.
A covered porch with white railings and wooden deck, overlooking a beach with sand dunes and the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 164780 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪75 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Highlands within a short walk of Kiva Dunes Golf Course, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 16 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 16 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Tropic Falls at OWA - 29 min drive - 27.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' 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.

Viva La Kiva by GSVR | Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool at Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities/Golf

Viva La Kiva - Professionally Managed by Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals (GSVR)

This beautiful beachfront home offers a true coastal feel, featuring a private 10' x 25' pool (heatable from October to May for $60 per day), broad porches with panoramic Gulf views, and an elevator for easy access across all floors. With spacious living areas, well-appointed bedrooms, and multiple gathering spaces, this home is designed for relaxation and making memories.

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Spacious & Comfortable Living Areas
- Three levels of beachfront decks, each spanning the entire width of the house
- Living room with a brand-new sectional, providing plenty of space for gathering
- Large round dining table that seats 10, with an additional gateleg table for extra seating
- Breakfast bar with stools for casual dining
- Open-concept kitchen with an undercounter ice maker for added convenience

Bedrooms & Private Retreats
- 6 King bedrooms, each with a private bath
* One King room also includes a Twin daybed with a Twin trundle
* Another King room features a Queen-size Murphy bed
- Gathering spaces on every level:
* Top floor great room with the best Gulf views
* Middle-floor family room with an adjoining porch
* Lower-level screened porch for shaded relaxation

Outdoor Living & Relaxation
- Private heated pool located on the bottom-level deck
* Enjoy full sun by the pool, relax in the shade, or lounge in the screened porch
- Middle-floor family room opens to the porch, with steps leading down to the lower deck and beach walkover

Exclusive Location – Kiva Dunes Community
- One of the last stretches of natural dunes along the Gulf Coast
- Nationally ranked golf course
- Neighborhood pools & tennis courts
- Clubhouse with a casual restaurant, also offering pizza to-go

Rental Policies & Additional Information
- No rentals to groups under 25
- No bachelor or bachelorette parties
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 6.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 4,780 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Start a load of towels in the washing machine
Leave beds unmade that have been used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We require a signed rental agreement for each reservation that will outline expectations for payment, cancellation policy, and other important info!
We reserve the ability to request photo identification on an as needed basis.

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 and a deadbolt lock
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: 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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Private Beachfront Kiva Dunes 'viva Kiva' Elevator House
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Gulf Highlands within a short 18-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and also 14 minutes on foot from Kiva Dunes Golf Course. You'll also find Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Bon Secour Bay within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Viva La Kiva by GSVR | Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool at Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities/Golf?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

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; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

Is Viva La Kiva by GSVR | Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool at Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities/Golf a good place to stay for couples?

At this beachfront vacation home, there are many amenities for couples, including a private pool and a fireplace in each house, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Viva La Kiva by GSVR | Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool at Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities/Golf?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Viva La Kiva by GSVR | Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool at Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities/Golf?

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards), which is 15.9 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Viva La Kiva by GSVR | Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool at Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities/Golf?

Yes, every house at Viva La Kiva by GSVR | Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool at Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities/Golf comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

Viva La Kiva by GSVR | Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool at Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities/Golf Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and perfect view
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as advertised and perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Walter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Vacation

Wonderful location and views. Plenty of parking and seclusion from the crowds, which is what we were looking for. Short drives to fine dining and groceries.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girlfriend Getaway…

The house was amazing and accommodating for thirteen of us…plenty of room! The elevator was a plus, especially since the kitchen is located on the top level. The views were spectacular, and we loved the secluded location…definitely hope to return for another visit soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

This place is gorgeous! We loved everything about it - the gorgeous view, private pool, great beds for all, and beautiful furnishings. The free activities were a wonderful bonus. We are already dreaming of when we can come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th bday trip

First of all, the house is amazing! The views incredible and we had excellent weather and we were able to enjoy the beach and the pool. The staff and rental agents were responsive and professional. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Great place for a friends get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great home - kitchen very well stocked. Lots of space and amazing view. Great place to rent for a friends weekend where everyone got their own room and bathroom.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M. W.

Viva La Kiva Paradise!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love the house. This is our 3rd time to rent it for a week and we’ll be back next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Perfect for Multiple Families

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful set up for multiple families to stay. 6 king size bedrooms with each having its own bathroom. Separate spaces, yet large enough top floor for everyone to gather. Lovely accommodations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

Amazing house and property with everything that is needed. The kids loved being able to go from the pool to the beach and then back and forth again and again. For a house of this size it was amazing how clean and spotless it was. Hats off to the cleaning crew that takes care of this property. I would definitely recommend this property to a friend and would stay again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house with nice finishes

This is our 2nd year at this house and we love it. There were 11 of us and we never feel on top of each other. The view is amazing and the pool is a nice extra. Lots of chairs to borrow from the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Great home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was good! Beautiful home! We did find 4 nails in the pool from work being done on the house and we had some little kids swimming which was disappointing and not to mention did nothing about it, but overall good.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amber T.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Location was great house was was okay, towels were dirt and appeared to not have been washed.

Back decks during night had many cockroaches. Dishwasher leaked and flooring and lower ceiling showed water damage/ dry rot
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Perfect house for a large family!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 15 family members came for Thanksgiving. Wonderful open floor plan for cooking and gathering. Loved the multiple seating nooks+ the views from the upper floor are wonderful with all the windows. The teenager enjoyed having their own living space on 2nd floor. All around great house we will rent again for our family. Elevator easy to use for grandparents .
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Martin L.

Viva La Kiva Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice place. Enjoyed our stay and plan on staying again. The only real downfalls were that the pool wasn't heated when we arrived and took a couple of days to get warm...and not to the 88degrees advertised. The elevator was also hit or miss...needs to be looked at. All in all we love Gulf Shores and the house. Next year we will pick a warmer time of year to enjoy the ocean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Military Family 2019

It was a beautiful place. Loved the pool, beach access, and privacy. Biggest complaint is fix your elevator!! We had to call at least 4 times about it. There were several of us who needed it and booked the house because of it. Also when you are on vacation you should not have to wash all the towels and fold them. It is one thing to load the dishwasher but should not be required to put up the clean dishes. We pay a cleaning fee so clean!! Overall had a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Epic Spring Break Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fabulous time and have already booked the house for Spring Break last year. We had great communication with the rental company anytime we needed something. There are a few things that would be helpful to have in the home and I submitted those items so hopefully they are there when we return next year. It’s our 4th trip to Gulf Shores and the 3rd house we have stayed in and the area and house are our absolute favorite!! The added and included activities are a huge plus. Our group enjoyed the fishing trip, miniature golf, golf, dolphin cruise and parasailing (some multiple times during the 11 days we were there).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay from 13 women, but............

We loved our stay and rebooked for next year. Especially loved the round dining table that seated 13 perfectly! However we trust that the water filter/dispenser on refrigerator in kitchen will be fixed. (We had to bring in many gallons of water for coffee and drinking as we were told in grocery to not drink the tap water) AND we hope all doors and accesses are properly secure. We had several sliding glass doors that would not lock properly. We look forward to next yr. With an extra day added.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann B.

Viva - Year Six

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Another wonderful year at Viva La Kiva! The weather was delightful! The house has survived the storms...we missed the Full size refrigerator in the garage, the small sofa and 2 missing chairs beside the kitchen, a chair in all the bedrooms, the second floor kitchen area and chairs... with our normal full house we were sitting on top of each other and at the grocery everyday for milk. Everyone who came by the house was very helpful, fast and friendly!This year the garage was sparkling clean. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JENNY D.

Viva La Vaca !!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home, the pictures don't do it justice. Worked perfectly for our family, giving each of my 4 kids family's their privacy as well as more than enough common space for meals, games, and fun both inside and out. We had 3 occasions to contact the owner during our stay with questions and they got back to us immediately and solved our concern. Best hosts! Location is 25 minute drive from town, but worth it if you value privacy and want to treat yourself like the rich and famous for a week ~ If you have the opportunity to spend a week in paradise, I highly recommend Viva La Kiva.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mary Kay W.

Great Place but don't expect to re-rent same week

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our group of 13 ladies love this house. We rented it in 2023 and re-rented it for 2024. However when we tried to re-rent for the following year prior to end of our stay, GSVR allowed someone else to rent our timeframe for 2025. I understand anyone wanting to stay here. All rooms are king suites and first and 3rd floor ensuites have extra sleeping of twin & trundle or queen size murphy bed. Love the living area is on top floor and the large round table is awesome for a large group. We are so sad that now we have to go back to the drawing board to find another place for our group. NOT HAPPY about that!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

H M.

Beach Trip 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home, well stocked except we could not find an iron or blow dryer. Due to the open design the house can be a bit noisy, maybe an area rug could help cut down. Although, the house was clean the wood floors were not. GSVR was very attentive to any issues we brought to their attention, but we did lose the signal again on the main tv, maybe some written instructions could have assisted us in getting the signal back. We were very disappointed an agreement could not be reached to allow us to rent chairs/umbrellas in front of the house. WARNING-We love staying in Fort Morgan, but please bring bug repellant(the No See Ums were awful!)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann B.

Our 9th Year

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great spot for our family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Great vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is in perfect location, beach front, private pool,very clean, our hostess was very helpful, great house, highly recommend!