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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Dining
Exterior
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores beach, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪10 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 12 minutes by foot from Gulf State Park. .This vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from The Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wade Ward Nature Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waterville USA - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 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.

Sunflower in the City: Location! Location! Location! Love dogs! Block from ⛱️.

"Location! Location! Location!" That's what our guests tell us, and the place is great too!
[But if you want something a little less central and newer, visit Sunflower in the Country at https://www.vrbo.com/3383571]

Back to THIS beach home -

Welcome to Sunflower in the City, your vintage, pet-friendly oasis in the heart of Gulf Shores! Located just ONE short block from the pristine white sands, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom raised beach home is the perfect coastal retreat for families, friends, and your furry companions.

​Why You’ll Love It Here:
​Unbeatable Location: Leave the car in the driveway! We are a quick walk to the beach, The Hangout, and fantastic local dining like The Catch seafood restaurant.

​Pet-Friendly Paradise: We know pets are family. Your dogs will love the enclosed balcony and our private, fenced dog run downstairs. (Up to 2 dogs welcome!)

​Outdoor Living: Enjoy your morning coffee on the sunny balcony, or head downstairs to the covered lounge area to grill out and relax with the provided beach gear—even if it rains, your beach parade won't be rained out!

​Comfort & Convenience: Fully stocked galley kitchen, smart TVs, keyless entry for seamless check-in, and an in-unit washer/dryer for your beach towels.

Here's a little more perspective:

This is the cutest little Sunflower in the City! Our vintage two bedroom, two bath raised beach home is ONE SHORT block away from the white sand heavenly beach of Gulf Shores. And before you reach the beach, like if you need to rest after 50 steps for a libation, there's a festive restaurant called The Catch with excellent cocktails and delicious seafood. Walk another block along the beach, and reach the legendary Hangout, and a few more steps gets you front row, on-the-beach seating at the world-famous Pink Pony!

Another of our favorite things is our fur babies! Don't leave home without them! Sure, it takes a bit more to clean the place so there is a pet fee, but aren't they worth it? And they will thank you when you see how happy they are on the enclosed wraparound balcony. They won't miss a thing! One favor please: if you leave the doors open - because the beach breeze is SO AMAZING, please turn off the AC. You can always turn it on again when you're in for the night!

Okay, what else? You'll also enjoy two large bedrooms with ultra comfy beds and light- blocking drapes. And we ordered the fastest internet speed for your entertainment needs. There are three tvs with Roku devices to that end as well. Downstairs, there is a grill, a few beach fun items, and a large backyard in addition to a small, enclosed dog run. There may still beach spurs (sticklers) that our lawn crew is working to eliminate - FYI.

And the must haves - two bathrooms, a galley kitchen, and keyless entry locks. Can this decision be any easier? If you love beach life at the right price, you've found it.

Welcome!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave the Roku remote control next to the tv or on the nightstand.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parties! No more than 10 people on the property at any time. Quiet hours: 10 p.m. - 7 a.m.
No parking or grilling under house in the carport area. That is a recreation area only. Parking available in driveway and in paid parking on 2nd.
NO SMOKING or GRILLING/BBQING on the balcony. Thx!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: There is a pet fee. Please declare when booking.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Youth may not be left at the house w/out a 25+ yo.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Sunflower in the City: Location! Location! Location! Love dogs! Block from ⛱️. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erin S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect spot for a family with a dog. The owners were GREAT and even dropped off some NYE party favors that the kids loved! I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores Get Away

Great get away for us with our rescue pups. So much charm so pup friendly and pup secure. Easy walk to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away from the hustle and busle

We had a wonderful stay and completely enjoyed ourselves. We can’t say enough about the owners and the helpful tips and information they provided for us. From driving tips to dog beach location and restaurant's to visit. We will be booking here again in the near future and also again next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunflower

Great location to public beach and dining. Dog friendly, would rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vacay

Property was exactly as pictures showed. It is an older property, but it’s well kept. The living space is not huge, but both bedrooms are spacious. The bed in the master bedroom was super comfortable. It has like a 4 inch foam mattress topper on it. And I loved all the available drawer space. One of the things I look for when searching for a rental is if there are dressers in the bedrooms. I seriously hate living out of a suitcase on vacation, but that wasn’t the case with this property. We were really excited about the dog run off the back steps, but after getting stickers in his paws the first few times he went down, our Yorkie wouldn’t even go down the steps. We found some really nice grass right by the stop sign a super short walk away. The house is in a great location. It takes maybe a 5 minute walk to reach the sand. The street/light you cross at takes you right to the public access. The only suggestions I might offer - need some blinds in the smaller window of the master bedroom, maybe put a deadbolt on the outside door that leads to the 2nd bedroom (was a little worried about only having a door knob lock with my kids sleeping in the room), and although the hose was nice to wash off the sand, a private outdoor area to rinse off would be nice. Thanks for the wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun time near the beach

We enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

The house was an awesome location. We had a wonderful stay. The doggie run was very convenient. It was the first time we had tried to take our pets. It was perfect. They enjoyed being out on the deck, We would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location walking distance to almost anywhere. Perfect for our family of adults and teenagers. Dog friendly was a huge bonus. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024