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A beach with sand dunes and sparse vegetation.
A dining area with wicker chairs, a glass-top table, and a decorative light fixture.
A living room with grey sofas, a glass coffee table, and a TV on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring wicker chairs, a glass-top table, and wooden floors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101716 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

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

  • Little Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 20 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬4 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.

1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather

This family friendly cottage has large living space to comfortably accommodate 10 guests. The huge living area with vaulted ceilings has three sofa's (including two sleepers), love seat, and two rockers. Plenty of seating to view the 65" wall mounted flat screen tv. There are two exterior decks with the main front deck having a view of the Gulf. There is a large covered area under the cottage for outside dining and entertainment. This property is located just off West Beach Blvd not far from downtown shops and restaurants yet just beyond the high rise condo developments so the beaches here are less crowded!.
You want convenience? Directly across the street is the Beach House Restaurant with good food & drink and a fresh seafood market and convenient store next door.
If you or one of your guests has a motor home no problem. There is a spot with all the hookups available on site (Call for rates).
You can see the Gulf of Mexico from your front deck and getting there is only a very short walk.
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT 25 YEARS AND OLDER or accompanied by parents.NO PARTIES ALLOWED.
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 expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed on the exterior decks only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,716 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
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:
Strip any used beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Smoking allowed on the exterior decks only.

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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home in Gulf Shores is within a 10-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Little Lagoon. You'll also find Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at 1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather?

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

Is this vacation home associated with 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at 1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a jetted bathtub and a kitchen in each house, and some feature beach view.

Does 1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather have a hot tub?

No, but all house at this vacation home have jetted bathtubs.

Does this vacation home offer 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.

Does 1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

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 4.7 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather?

Yes, every house at 1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The house was perfect for our family. More than enough room for all of us. We had an great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation

Annual family beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Really nice place. Great location. House was super clean. Couldn't be happier with overall experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay1

our family had a wonder experience here. owner was wonderful to work with the house had everything we needed. the location perfect just a short walk to beach, restaurants convent store, and a great ice cream shop our kids loved. We will definitely be booking another stay here as soon as we can come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd year in a row renting this house for spring break for our family, everything was great and liked the updated tv for the few days it was raining, if anythings the owner coukd do is maybe a swifter vacuum and one of those swifter mops to help with what sand we coukdnt keep out
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shrimp Fest 2024

Great location, i hope we can book same location for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring break 25

Nice house with everything you need just a walk from the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend! There are 3 bedrooms, a master with a king size bed, a 2nd room with a king, & 3rd room with a twin bunk bed & full size bed. Pictures do not do this house justice. More gorgeous than anticipated! 2 full baths, washer & dryer (similar to ones in an apartment/ on top of each other) located in hallway bathroom. Pots & pans, dishes, flatware, etc all in the home. Spacious enough for 10 people. There are picnic tables, porch swings, & a ln outdoor shower underneath the home. So convenient for washing off after going to the beach. Beach is within eyesight. Bring extra toilet paper, paper towels, and beach towels. They do provide a few toiletries, but recommend bringing your own. Do not recommend the restaurant across the street, burned our food and served it that way. Recommend going to the Hangout down the street. Lots of activities for the whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

July 4th Week Vacation!!

It’s was a great house and lots of space to spread out. We had the very best time but just make sure you know the 3rd bathroom is actually a outside shower, but hey, we made it work because the location was great, having everything around you was perfect. Short walk to beach and not near as crowded as I thought. Overall, great trip and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Ok

It was a great location and house but..... The hair dryer had a short the window in the bedroom was busted the outlet in the bedroom was loose the other outlet threw sparks. But most concerning is the ants and the ROACHES!!!!!!!!!!!! We were worried we would bring them home and they would get into our food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!!

Great location. Within walking distance of beach, bay, restaurants, and grocery. This property could definitely use a fresh coat of paint and some updating. Side screen door was broken and some chairs outside were rusting and falling apart. Bunk beds were questionable and little space between bottom and top bunk, as my 5yr old kept hitting her head. Overall, decent place for the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

This was our third year starting at this house. Love how close it is to the ocean, restaurant, ice cream shop, seafood market abs convience store.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seaside beach house

What an amazing house! It was stocked with everything we would need for the week. We bought groceries and had amazing dinners. The beach was a short walk away and in between softball games we would enjoy some sand and sun. The Beach House restaurant was next door, along with the grocery store. It was an easy drive to the places we wanted to visit, the softball complex, and shopping places. The house accommodated our family of 8 with plenty of room to spare. We will stay here from now on when visiting GS!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and comfortable

VRBO makes it so convenient to coordinate every year with 6 to 8 other families for the same week. Owner was fair about covid causing us not to be able to make the trip in 2020 and not forfeiting our deposit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place was wonderful it was all we expected and more .

The place was in a great location, our house keeper was awesome, the property manager was great to communicate with us, our house had everything we needed . No problems at all , I do recommend this place also there is a restaurant across the street and a small convenient store next to it . THANK YOU and we will be coming back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a great beach house!

Lots of room for all ages to spread out and enjoy. Fully equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Gulf Shores

What a lovely home! Every amenity we needed was provided: dishes, appliances, electronics, even some beach toys! Very comfortable home- plenty of room for our group of 4 kids and 4 adults. Never felt crowded in the space. Plenty of comfortable outdoor space as well. We also loved the location- just a smidge further down the road from the main touristy area, so less foot and vehicle traffic, yet so very convenient. Restaurant, store, and ice cream shop right across from house but we didn’t notice noise or more traffic. The walk to the beach was fast, safe, and easy, even with 4 young kids and wagons full of beach toys. We hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Satisfied guests

The house was perfect for me and 6 family members. You can see the beach from front porch. Very close to everything, restaurants & store across the street a big plus!!! The owner answered my question quickly .. if ever back this way, we would love to stay again. Excellent family vacation here!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Great location with a short walk to the beach. Conveniently located by a store and restaurant. Plenty of space for our family of 7. We had a great vacation and will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and spacious house.

Easy check in , clean and spacious house. Plenty of room for family’s. I think someone from the family got ice cream from across the street every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This property is wonderful! House is larger than it looks in the pictures. The store across the street is very convenient and the beach is beautiful
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Check in was messed up but it was a error in communication it seems.

Great house for fun families to enjoy. Convienent, roomy & lots of outside room.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fine for a short stay

This beach house is larger than depicted in the photos. It supported a party of 8 easily. It’s a tad outdated—and needs a deep clean. There is little counter space in the bathrooms and little storage space in the back room with the bunks. The 2 negatives were that the rental owner did not communicate check-in instructions prior to arrival. I had to call to get the information—felt like we were forgotten about. Also, there was a leftover bag of Burger King in the microwave when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice!

Close to beach, great location , nice and clean and plenty of room. Hope to be back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Love the home!!! We had 3 generations with us from a 6 month old to a 66 year young. There was something to do for everyone. The beach was a close walk. We had a restaurant,ice cream shop, and a general store to shop at. The restaurant had very good food at a reasonable price. The house had plenty of room for everyone. Outdoor seating was great. The kitchen had anything you needed. There was also a barbecue grill here.. would love to come back..