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'The Original Beach House' by the Gulf. Saturday-Saturday bookings only.

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A beach with gentle waves and a clear sky.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a television, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white dishwasher, a stove, and a dining table with chairs.
Terrace/patio
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden dining table with benches.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Highlands within a short walk of Bon Secour Bay, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Edith Hammock. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 17 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coast @ The Beach Club - ‬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.

'The Original Beach House' by the Gulf. Saturday-Saturday bookings only.

You will love the get-away from the hustle atmosphere of your life and a step into the reality of our secluded beach house. Let the tropical breezes of the ocean waves crashing on the beach lure you to another place in time. Our beach house is absolutely non-smoking and pet friendly. There is a deck outside the house where you can chill and listen to the beach's sounds. Our beach house is about 10 Miles west of the town Gulf Shores, and is the beach without the crowds. You can swim and enjoy the solitude of the beach and then come back to your home away from home at our "Original Beach House".
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Non Smoking Only.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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 welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets ARE allowed on the beach WITH a leash.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non Smoking 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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Non Smoking Pet Friendly House Gulf Shores
Non Smoking Pet Friendly Gulf Shores
Non Smoking Pet Friendly Gulf
Non Smoking Pet Friendly
Niet Roken Diervriendelijke
Non Smoking, Pet Friendly Gulf Shores
Non Smoking, Pet Friendly Private vacation home
Non Smoking, Pet Friendly Private vacation home Gulf Shores

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Gulf Highlands within a short 14-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and also 17 minutes on foot from Edith Hammock. You'll also find Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at 'The Original Beach House' by the Gulf. Saturday-Saturday bookings only. ?

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.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is 'The Original Beach House' by the Gulf. Saturday-Saturday bookings only. good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV in each house, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at 'The Original Beach House' by the Gulf. Saturday-Saturday bookings only. ?

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.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at 'The Original Beach House' by the Gulf. Saturday-Saturday bookings only. ?

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 13.8 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 'The Original Beach House' by the Gulf. Saturday-Saturday bookings only. ?

Yes, every house at 'The Original Beach House' by the Gulf. Saturday-Saturday bookings only. comes with a patio and some offer ocean views.

'The Original Beach House' by the Gulf. Saturday-Saturday bookings only. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Only steps from the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

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

Great location

Great location to beach. Perfect size for small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

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

Perfect location

Easy walk to the beach. Comfortable outdoor furnishings. Liked the gates on the deck; easy to allow the dog to hangout with me. Beautiful view of the beach. Bed was very comfortable. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

molly m.

clean and cozy!

The house was very clean, and new furniture this year!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

beach 2024

Property was clean. Kitchen well stocked. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

The best beach house!

This was the second year that I stayed here! The original beach house is amazing! Very short walk to the beach! I would highly recommend this house to anyone! I will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Awesome Vacation week

This little bit of paradise was the perfect get away for my husband and me! The cabin had wood plank floors that made it the perfect cabin. Everything we needed was right there. And the beach was only a few yards away, an easy walk. We were able to relax and enjoy our visit. We highly recommend "The Orginal Beach House". Super clean and comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Classic beach house

If you’re looking for a high rise with lots of people go somewhere else. This house is the original beach house. Easy walk to the beach. Limited people. Breakfast, beach, dinner, repeat Great way to unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a place that is as the pictures posted. This is it! My wife and I spent a week here and didn’t want to leave. The location is great for us. It was approximately10 miles away from all the hustle and bustle around the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area but close enough to anything you would want/need. The access to the beach was only a 5 minute walk and definitely not crowded. All you have to bring is yourself, this place was initially furnished with everything you would need. A quick trip to the Dollar General and we had our coffee and sandwich stuff for snacks.Definitely a great experience and place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Great location for beach bums who don't want to be too close to the action

Loved the location. It was wonderful to be so close to the beach at this reasonable price. We do a lot of cooking, and the kitchen was well stocked and very clean. The stove burners had been freshly wrapped in aluminum foil and brought back sweet memories of childhood. Please note that the second bedroom is really suitable only for kids. Adult muscles are too tense to be comfortable on the bunk beds.
Stayed 37 nights in Feb 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deanna A.

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

Small rustic cottage

We had a great stay. The house is pet friendly which was great for us. We brought our two small dogs. It is obvious that it is a pet friendly house. There is only one bedroom with a door ..it isn’t the master. It worked fine for us. It is a bit of a walk to the beach, would recommend a wagon. We had a good stay. It did seem a little pricey, but we made memories and you can’t put a price on that!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wanda W.

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

Loved it!

The house is a simple little wood frame with large windows on the Gulf side. It's an easy walk to basically a private beach. We had technical difficulties so Mike sent out a repairman. Then Hurricane Sally turned right into Gulf Shores so we had to leave. But nothing about the house or property can be faulted. We even met the house keeper and she is a nice lady who keeps the house extremely clean and neat. Mike is working with us for another stay and he is a straight up good guy. And he has a straight up amazing little house on the Gulf.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Just what we were hoping for!

We had a great stay at the Original Beach Cabin! There was just the 3 of us, my daughter and her 9 year old son. My grandson was out the door every morning early to hit the beach looking for shells and watching the fishermen. The house had everything we needed for our stay including a washer and dryer which was a huge bonus! The beach was gorgeous and secluded. We thought that the week before our spring break (Oklahoma), it would be crowded but we rarely saw anyone! It is almost beachfront and you can see the gulf from the house. A few steps down the road and you're there. It is about as good as it gets - comfy, casual and how I've always envisioned a little beach cottage to be. Thanks for letting us share your little cottage with us. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Beach bum

I am a return visitor, I ran across this gem a couple of years back. My family fell in love with the Original Beach House, its perfect for my size of family.(2 adults 3 children).We have made many special memories here. The beach & people in this area are top notch, no over crowding here. We plan to continue our beach trips here for years to come. The only issue we had this trip was the owner had turned off the internet, not good in my opinion, especially when you have young children & its raining. We brought our roku to stream movies for them a night before bed. That plan was abruptly knocked in the head, after contacting the owner we were informed it had been turned off due to the monthly costs, not sure who the provider was but I've never heard of internet costing $70 a month, just get a basic package please. The owner has always seemed to be a nice guy & very accommodating.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We are wanting a FULL refund. This is a nightmare. Our home in Kentucky was lost to a fire March of this year and we lost everything and needed/looked forward to a week of therapy etc My wife gets 1 week vacation a year and upon arrival after 11hr drive the house was not ready and the cleaning people just arrived . We had to leave and when we came back the house was NASTY. Hairs from dogs and human were all over bed covers/pillows and bed bugs (pics) in every bed except the bunkbeds.House was infested with mosquitoes biting ants and large roaches (pics/video). 2 large 11/2" roaches crawled across my wife while sitting in the living room chair. 2 large dead roaches by the headboard in bedroom and filth under the beds, black mold on blinds etc. We do not feel safe and cannot stay due to the conditions and wanted a FULL refund. The owner advised " there are no refunds givin and roaches and ants wont hurt anyone."This reservation and its condition has ruined our vacation and expectations of a relaxing week of therapy and the owner was rude his wife even called us and said "we were something else by complaining and expecting a refund". I could go on and on. I/we have pictures and video's of it all and they just said "it didn't matter and there will be no refund. We lost our money and paid another $2000.00 and stayed everynight in a motel in Foley. NEVER again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BreAnne R.

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

Great location

Perfect location, short walk to the beach. You are away from the hustle and bustle of everything. Could use some updating as the bunk beds are in pretty rough shape our kiddos had to sleep elsewhere. Could use some pest control as well. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

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

Great house!

Walking distance to the beach for swimming or fishing. Hiking trails near by too. The house had everything you may have forgotten at home! Plenty of linens, a washer and dryer, the kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, cups, plates, and silverware. It's a good 20+ minute drive to get to Gulf Shores, so buy your groceries on your way in! There is an amazing local coffee shop next to the Exxon station and Dollar General on the way in, you WON'T be disappointed when you stop there!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great little house

House was well stocked. This is our second trip to this house. Not the biggest/nicest/cleanest but everything worked like it was supposed to. I'm already planning a third trip. I do not like that the sale is final. It's the only property I have seen on VRBO that doesn't allow cancelations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn E.

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

Beach House steps away from the shore!

Rented the Beach House for a week to join a large family gathering. Solid quality house to enjoy the Gulf view with coffee in the morning, from the comfortable chairs inside the house or with a short walk to the beach. Dunes surrounding the house gathered nature for viewing to every window of the house. If you ‘re looking for a comfortable house nestled in Alabama’s moon light nights listening to the frogs and shaded deck seating to hear the birds sing in the morning, I found all abundantly at the Original Beach House. Will be returning. JoAnn Con- To shorten your drive. Avoid interstate 65.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Great little beach house

This beach house has everything you need. Great location and very clean. We loved the history of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

Great view

We could see the water from any of the southern windows of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

wendy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Think Twice

Wonderful house/cabin although it is not 2BR. It's 1 BR with an open area with 2 beds. Mike told us Saturday afternoon before we arrived that the W/D was not working but would have someone out Monday to fix it. That didn't happen until Wednesday. The HVAC was not working and was not fixed until Tuesday. The code did not work on the front door after Wednesday and after repeated texts and phone calls, we did not get a response which meant we had to leave the door unlocked while we went to dinner. Mike seems like a nice man but I think it's time for him to retire from property management or hire a professional.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

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

Wonderful location!

We could see the ocean from bed! The location is so close to the beach, we loved walking there daily. It felt like a private beach after we walked maybe 5mins east. It is about 20 minutes to all the busy 'stuff' that Gulf Shores has but that's why we chose this location. To be away from that. The street has other rentals but was very quiet. Our children loved the bunk beds. They were a little disappointed the tv / vcr setup in their room didn't work to watch tv or have any VHS tapes for kids, perhaps check the library or garage sales for cheap or free kid movies before you visit here. The queen bed nearest the ocean facing windows sinks to the middle so it wasn't as comfortable for us but we managed. There is no door for that room and are no closets or hooks to hang your clothes. We used the bunk bed room to hang some things up. And used the small children's dresser to put clothes away. However, there was a leather toolbelt and metal tool in the bottom drawer? And books in another. There was 1 really old box fan that only worked on high blast. But the AC and heat works great. During our stay in March we had to use both! I rated lower for cleanliness. We found large hairballs (we assume dog?) behind the door in the bunk bed room. The towels were old and some had stains and holes in them and the flooring was stained and ripped in several areas in the kitchen and bathroom and just looked dirty. The bathroom smelled strongly of urine near the toilet. We tried wiping everything down with sanitizing wipes and ended up just buying an air freshener, when the cleaning didn't help and kept that door closed. And as other's said the washing machine has mold on the inner ring, we wiped off as much as we could. In general, the home was comfortable, quiet location, well stocked with kitchen supplies, and the full size washer/dryer in the bathroom was great. But just looked a bit old and some of the supplies tattered. Careful on the deck, its very rough and weathered and both of my children got splinters. Also, there is quite a large step up from the kitchen to the living room and rest of the original house. Minor annoyance but could be more of an issue for someone less able to hop a step.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tina j.

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

Perfect getaway

If you are looking for a peaceful low key place to sneak away to. this place is perfect. Comfy and practical.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Beach Stay

The cabin/cottage was super adorable and quaint. The walk to the beach was a little farther then we expected but still close enough. The cabin was equipped with just about everything you could possible need. We had a wonderful time, making memories with our fur girls.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020