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1 block 2 Beach~Private Heated Pool~Bar~Dogs OK

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Smart TV
A heated pool
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 183888 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

With a stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the waterfront, a 3-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and a 2-minute drive from Gulf State Park. .This vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from The Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wade Ward Nature Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

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 block 2 Beach~Private Heated Pool~Bar~Dogs OK

Welcome to your private, full-duplex Gulf Shores getaway, just one easy block from the beach. When you book this home, you are reserving both sides of the duplex together, giving your group exclusive access to all indoor and outdoor spaces. There are no shared amenities and no other guests on site during your stay.

Designed for larger families, multi-family trips, and group getaways, this thoughtfully laid-out home delivers the rare combination of space, privacy, and walkable convenience in the heart of Gulf Shores—without sacrificing comfort or amenities.

Prime Location

✔ 1-block walk to the beach
✔ Walkable to shops, restaurants, and local attractions
✔ Partial Gulf & Bay views from multiple balconies

Park once and enjoy easy access to everything Gulf Shores has to offer, all while being tucked slightly off the main boulevard for a more relaxed, private feel.

Spacious Sleeping & Layout

✔ 6 bedrooms, each with a private en-suite bathroom
✔ Ideal for large families, group vacations, or extended stays
✔ Layout designed for privacy while keeping everyone together

Each bedroom functions as its own retreat, making this home especially comfortable for groups that value personal space as much as shared time.

Living Spaces & Comfort

✔ Multiple covered balconies, perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails
✔ Large Polywood outdoor dining tables for group meals
✔ Fully stocked, well-appointed kitchens with everything needed to cook at home
✔ Open, airy living areas designed for gathering and relaxing

Whether you’re cooking, dining, or unwinding, the space flows naturally and comfortably for groups.

Entertainment & Connectivity

✔ Roku Smart TVs throughout
✔ Fast, reliable WiFi across the entire property
✔ Ideal for streaming, remote work, and staying connected

Private Outdoor Amenities – Exclusive Use

When booking the entire duplex, all outdoor amenities are yours alone.

✔ Private saltwater pool, fenced for safety and usable year-round
✔ Custom outdoor bar with bar seating and Roku Smart TV
✔ Pool towels provided
✔ Outdoor showers—perfect after a beach day
✔ Picnic tables and Adirondack chairs for poolside lounging

You will not share the pool, bar, or outdoor spaces with anyone else.

Pool Heating Details

When booking the full house, you’ll enjoy exclusive, private access to the saltwater pool throughout your stay.

The pool is available year-round and can be heated upon request during cooler months for added comfort.

Pool heating fee: $50 per night

Heating season: October through April

Advance notice required: Please request pool heating at least 24 hours prior to check-in so we can have it ready for your arrival.

Pool heating is optional and charged separately, as not all guests prefer or need it. The fee helps offset the cost of maintaining a comfortable water temperature during cooler weather.

Parking & Convenience

✔ Large on-site parking pad with space for 4–6 vehicles
✔ In-unit washers and dryers—ideal for beach trips and longer stays
✔ Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival

Pet Policy

We are pet-friendly and welcome well-behaved dogs under 50 lbs, with a maximum of two (2) dogs per stay.

Pet fee: $200 per stay (non-refundable)

Dogs must be house-trained and flea-free

Pets are not allowed on furniture or beds

Guests are responsible for cleaning up after pets, indoors and outdoors

No cats or other animals permitted

Pets are not allowed in the pool or pool area. Any excessive cleaning, damage, or rule violations may result in additional charges.

Service animals, as defined by applicable laws and platform policies, are exempt from pet fees.

Why Guests Love This Home

✔ Walk-to-beach location
✔ Private heated pool & custom outdoor bar
✔ Private bathrooms for every bedroom
✔ Exclusive use of the entire property
✔ Perfect for families and groups who want space without sacrificing location

This home delivers a true private-resort experience in one of Gulf Shores’ most desirable walkable areas.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • 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
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,888 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Rules

Rental Agreement Required: Guests must sign a Rental Agreement after booking with contact information for compliance reasons. Return within 24 hours
Security Deposit Required of $300. Minimum age to rent is 21. No smoking. No pets unless approved in the listing. No parties/events.
Quiet Hours are from 10 pm to 8 am. Exterior security cameras and noise monitoring devices may be in use. No interior cameras.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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1 block 2 Beach~Private Heated Pool~Bar~Dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I enjoyed the pool and outdoor space every day! We had 11 people, 6 adults, 4 kids and 1 baby so we had both units and were very comfortable. The beds were great! The walk to the beach is 3 minutes and there are several restaurants within walking distance. We had a wonderful beach vacation and hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is great location, truly a three minute walk to the beach. There are lots of places within walking distance from the house. This is a very clean place and stocked with all the right equipment. Our group loved this place and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite

We had a blast there was plenty of room for everyone. The pool was a huge hit we used it daily. We rented both sides of the duplex and everyone was able to have their own space and yet could all still be together. We loved the bar/eating area outside. We have already decided this will be our rental when we are in Gulf Shores.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

My family of 16 rented the whole unit and had full access to the new bar and pool. We were located across the road from the beach but was such an easy access! The house had every single eminently that was listed, along with more than enough towels! Our host answered every question we had with fast response! The whole area was very clean as well! There was also outside hoses to get all the sand off before entering the condo! We give FIVE stars and would definitely recommend staying here and we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was wonderful and met the needs of our family perfectly. There was plenty if space for everyone. The private pool was the best part! The beach was just a couple minutes walk from the houe. Our host Caitlin did a wonderful job responding to any questions we had. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Me and my friends had a lovely stay at this property. It is super close to the beach, has amazing views, lots of balconies, and is right in town near lots to do. The host was very responsive and helpful. The one small thing I had to say is there was not much provided in terms of spices (salt and pepper) and things like that, but that is a very minor concern.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Barrie B.

Could have used some updating

Pics of rental were much better than the actual home. Needs some small repairs. Bathroom shower doors, broken towel rack in bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kailey L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

We celebrated my sons 10th birthday with Family & Friends. Host was prompt and friendly. Process was smooth and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach trip

Great visit and amazing beach access.. perfect for large get togethers with outside common area. And two of everything. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

We had a great time at gulf shores and this home made our stay so much more enjoyable. If you are traveling with a large family this location makes it so easy for everyone to come and go as they please. House had lots of room and bathrooms with every room! Definitely will be staying here again!! Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023