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😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 182867 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, a 2-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 9 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This beach vacation home is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from The Wharf.

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 36 min drive - 30.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 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.

😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!

Blue Heron
2175 West Beach Blvd

25-02-22. Summer on Sale! Quick 'escape the cold' summer sale! First 2 bookings get 15% off. This is ALREADY priced in and should show as a strikethrough/discount on the booking page. Fab place... for less! Act quick, 2 will go fast! Spring dates too!

2025-02-23. Brand new virtual tour up now, and the new HDR photography up soon! Wow! What a great looking place! :-)

So cute. So nice. Stand-alone, beachfront 5BR home sleeps up to 18. Wide open beach feels like your own. Expansive views from the BIG decks. Whether sunrise or sunset, coffee or cocktails, you ll love it! Guest favorite since we bought it. The heatable pool is in! It is 21x11x5 and sheltered under the southern side of the home. New pool pics too! Extraordinary place! Come relax in our home.

Wifi! You bet. Strong. Very usable for work or play. A Keurig, and two drip coffee makers, because... coffee! Coffee not your thing? Ice! Stand alone ice maker, and ice maker in the fridge too. Roku on the main living room tv for those who want to login to their streaming services from the vacation!

More! Many summer weeks gone already! Get it before it's gone.

We've christened her the Blue Heron, because she reminds us a bit of that majestic seaside bird, plus check out that blue, and the reflection of the sky too!

Bedding includes

Main Floor Master Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Middle Bedroom" King
3rd Floor SW Middle Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King
Bonus Room: Twin Bunk
Bonus Room: Two Twin Day Beds in living space

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

LOCATION!
OMG. The BEST wide open beach area right behind your home, and those views from all the BIG decks? Oh so awesome! Beachfront. Yeah, THIS is beachfront!

POOL?
You bet! Absolutely. Awesome heatable pool sheltered under the home for a little respite from the hot hot hot of the sun! Private heatable pool. No sharing. 20x10x3-5' Rectangle, and added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82-84' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge that varies by season and is per night for length of stay (the 12 month range has been $65-85 depending on season) gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and any time up to at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too. The pool is beachside, in the sun, with an expansive deck area around it, PLUS a nice shaded and sheltered area to escape the heat, right under the home. Nice!

EXTRA FRIDGE (and an ice maker too)
Extra fridge? Of course! Full size extra fridge, right around the corner from the kitchen! Oh, and under counter ice maker too (and one in the fridge... because... ice!).

BEACH ACCESS
Um, yeah! BEACHFRONT. Right out the back door. Nothing between you and the water but sand!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for 4-6 cars.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally rock solid and ran > 250Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire. Subject to restrictions which often vary by season. Again, please inquire.

Snowbirds welcome. Inquire for best rates. No smoking please. Kids welcome! Weddings and reunions okay too!

And if Blue Heron is not quite the right size, we own several more homes, bigger, smaller. What do you need? Also also! Blue Heron is only a couple doors east of Dancing Dolphin (and that many west of Egret and Erica's Sandpiper) so you can be close but not too close to other people if that's the way you roll!
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.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,867 square feet

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

Rules

We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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
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

Property is also known as

Blue Heron Beachfront 5br. New for 2019. 2020 Pool. Elevator!
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😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shain L.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smooth sailing all the way with this rental! From booking to leaving everything went without trouble. The only thing I can complain about was with the tv being so high in the first floor bedroom I had to get out of bed to change the channel or adjust the volume while holding the remote up in the air
From the first floor balcony.
From the first floor balcony.
From the first floor balcony.
The pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the property! The location is great, the beach access is wonderful and the pool is an added plus. The only drawback we experienced was a problem with the main level air our last 2 days. Haleigh had someone come right out to look at it but it continued to run hot. Because of this I rated the property 4 stars. Otherwise our stay was wonderful!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atkins F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for large families!!!

Very nice house right on the beach!! Would definitely recommend to anyone and would stay again. Very clean, and updated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends and family get away

We had a wonderful time at the blue heron. Plenty of room and great location to the beach. However, there were some things that were disappointing. 1. No extra blankets2. Only one dish towel and kitchen towel3. Internet’s description of bed situation and location of the beds4. No beach chairs/towels5. Bedroom mattresses were horrible in the master and middle bedroom upstairs- like horrible and didn’t sleep well all weekAlthough the above was a disappointment, we still had a great time and would totally come back! The porches were awesome with the Adirondack chairs and table. The doors out each bedroom were a great amenity for each couple. Thanks for the great memories for our family and friends. We hope to come back and enjoy your properties again next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding oasis

We will absolutely be coming back to this property every single time we vacation in gulf shores. It was beautiful clean and exactly what we needed !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Beach Trip

Our family had a wonderful time at the beach and staying in this beautiful property! We loved the upper and the lower decks, the heated pool, and our close proximity to the beach! This is definitely a property we will consider again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break 2025

The house was amazing. Great for large families.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break 2025

Property was exactly as listed. Very clean. Perfect location for our family. Much better than staying on a crowded beach.Rick and Susan were the best hosts ever!Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bliss A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for families

Stayed here with whole family and couldn’t have asked for a better beach access. House was clean and spacious and just what we needed. Would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation 24

Good property, little pricey. The pipes in the showers upstairs had a whistling noise when in use. Also, could use dishtowels and potholders in the kitchen-only one dishtowel was there. No show stoppers, just would be good to look into.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Lots of room. Extra frig is a must with families. Loved that. Huge space for everyone to have a spot of their own if needed. Pool a bonus for us. Only complaint is the sleeping bottom floor there is no A/C in that room. I get that it would be for kids and they probably wouldn’t care but 18 yr old didn’t care for the hot room. Location is perfect. Away from the busy beach. This beach was always quiet. You can enjoy the view all the time. Management was incredible. Very fast response to any questions I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Week on the Gulf

The weather was beautiful 7 out of 9 days! One massive storm that was not too fun. Sand blew from all over and into the pool. One call to the management company and it was taken care of - they were really great. Extremely pleasant! Just like most rentals - some quirks but overall the 6 of us had a great time. A little shore fishing - swimming - sunning and chilling! No problem with beds whatsoever! Very comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay at the BH

Nice house. Good size rooms. Clean upon arrival and appliances in working order. Beach is nice in this location with tons of shells for the kids to sift through. There is a kettle grill here, but it wasn't in the listing...we brought our own portable though to use. The pool is probably more of a treat in the summer; we paid extra for the heat but the wind tunneled through under the house that made it too breezy for most days.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Maranda V.

Family spring break get away

This property was the perfect size for our family of 16! Plenty of room and great location. The heated pool was perfect for the chillier days. The trash service was great. The only down side we could see was the lack of kitchen supplies. Overall we highly recommend this house if you have a bigger group and want to be right on the beach with a heated pool option. Very kid friendly and would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Albert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

D sawp

good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach week was great

Plenty of room for everyone! Private beach access makes all the difference and this property did not disappoint. Close to many dining options too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Heron

Great place, great views, great HEATED pool (that was a plus in December!). Will come back again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome week

Excellent, well equipped and spacious property. There were 9 of us staying in total but could have easily had 1 more family in there. Kitchen and lounge areas v comfortable and house also big enough for all the bedrooms to feel private. Pool was great and respite from the blazing heat of the early afternoon this time of year. Definitely does not need heating in August. Kitchen has everything you need. There was a Weber charcoal BBQ that we also made use of but this was not officially part of the house - so left from previous guests. If you fancy a break from the secluded beach and ocean on the doorstep - then Gulf Shores down to the Florida border has plenty to do. We also went to Alligator Alley just past Foley which the kids loved. Would 100% recommend...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayla M., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent beach house

Stayed with kids and grandkids…. loved being right on the beach! Having a shaded pool was great helping keep the kids from sunburn. The best part of the house was the big decks on several levels. We spent most of our time there. Also really appreciated the easy check in and communication with the rental company. We plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Vacation

We loved the house. Check in was simple. We had 7 adults and 7 grandchildren, ages 8 months to 17 years old and we had plenty of room for everyone. The house was right on the beach and the view from the balcony was awesome. We had a minor problem with black ants in the kitchen and laundry room but they sent someone out the next day. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place!!

The setup in the house was wonderful. The rooms with king beds are all large; it was a perfect setup for three families. The pool was great…we paid to have it heated and I would highly suggest paying to heat it. The management company and owners were VERY NICE and attentive. We have stayed at many rentals, and they were the nicest people I have ever dealt with. I would definitely book there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Recommend

Home was very nice and accommodating, beautiful ocean view. Our family truly enjoyed it. Was clean, convenient and cozy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Karla V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Haron

The property was very close to gulf shores and grocery stores. It was only a short walk to the beach. You can see that the owners are updating the property. The pool was cold do to the heater not working. It was being replaced after we left. Over all one of my favorite places to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022