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Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views

Vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach in Gulf Shores

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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LCD TV, Netflix, Hulu, streaming services

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 671 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Gulf Shores Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of West Beach with a stay here. Wade Ward Nature Park and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 20 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Fort Morgan - 31 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 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.

Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views

WELCOME TO ALAVISTA – A COZY GULF SHORES COASTAL COTTAGE




TOP REASONS TO BOOK

• Cozy coastal cottage in the heart of Gulf Shores

• Sleeps up to 6 guests with flexible sleeping options

• Beautiful ponderosa-pine walls and vaulted ceilings

• Abundant natural light with views of the Gulf or lagoon

• Beach access and public boat launch just steps away

• Ideal location for beach days and boating adventures



QUICK-VIEW BEDDING SUMMARY

PRIMARY BEDROOM: Queen bed

GUEST BEDROOM: Two twin beds

LIVING AREA: Queen sleeper sofa



HOME LAYOUT

MAIN LIVING AREA: Cozy living room with comfortable seating, queen sleeper sofa, and abundant natural light

PRIMARY BEDROOM: Queen bed with its own TV

GUEST BEDROOM: Two twin beds with its own TV

BATHROOM: Full bathroom with custom walk-in ceramic tile shower and glass door



PROPERTY DETAILS

Welcome to ALAVISTA, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath coastal cottage offering a relaxed retreat in the heart of Gulf Shores.
Perfect for families or small groups, this inviting home comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests and features timeless coastal character throughout.



Designed for comfort and simplicity, Alavista features beautiful real ponderosa-pine walls, vaulted ceilings, and plentiful windows
that fill the home with natural light and offer lovely views of the Gulf or nearby lagoon.



The home is fully equipped with a complete kitchen including a dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, and built-in microwave,
along with a cozy dinette seating up to six guests. Each bedroom has its own TV, and a washer and dryer add extra convenience during your stay.



One of Alavista's best features is its unbeatable location. Beach access and a public boat launch are just steps away,
making it easy to enjoy both the Gulf of Mexico and the nearby lagoon.



Whether you're planning a laid-back family vacation or a peaceful seaside escape,
ALAVISTA delivers comfort, character, and coastal charm in a location you'll love.



IMPORTANT NOTES

You must be 25 or older to book this property.

No smoking. No parties or events.

No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 768 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Alavista is a Gulf Shores Beach House Rental
Alavista is a Gulf Shores Beach House Rental. Gulf Shores
Alavista is a pet Friendly Gulf Shores Beach House Rental
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.3 mi (75-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and 2.9 mi (10-min drive) from Orange Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Alavista | Charming 2BR Gulf Shores Cottage with Ocean & Lagoon Views Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house needs to be updated, recliner is uncomfortable, the fold out couch is terrible, only one TV with wifi, the wax ring on the toilet is leaking, the breaker box doesn't have a cover on it so electric wires are exposed which is very dangerous, AC couldn't keep up with the heat outside
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

BEST location

The most best place/closest to the beach and bayside.. Will come back again if the place is deeper cleaned ,need updated and extra kitchen things, and especially need a better dishwasher. The refrigerator was leaking so it might needs replacing..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy t., Zachary, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cottage

Not too far from beach. Felt safe. Private. Easy check in. Had a blast. Will come again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adnan e.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay

We loved our stay in this lovely peaceful home! We loved the comfy beds. The communication was excellent and checking in was a breeze. great location. The kitchen had everything we needed and we felt super relaxed. A great stay! Thank you very much
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jane W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

The house here was not what we seen when we arrived.

We did not stay at this property because it wasn't fit to stay in. However the group that owns this property made it right. They put us in a much much nicer place. So after that it was a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Pamela C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

I came on a spring break getaway with my granddaughter and her other grandma. The location was wonderful. We went to the beach, shopped, and ate out in several places. Overall, we had a great time. The house itself was not a real positive. There was a large gap under the door that could let in lots of undesirables. There were mouse droppings in the cabinets and bugs in the kitchen. The toaster was rusty, and we didn't feel safe using it. Needless to say, we bought plastic and paper or ate our meals out. I hope to come back to Gulf Shores, but wouldn't stay in the same place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely single family dwelling

The ac was extremely cold, much to my liking. The oven, stove, fridge, and plumbing all worked well. The washer, dryer, bbq pit, oak trees, and shaded area under the house were all bonuses. Plenty off street parking and we weren’t close to other houses, and we were a five minute walk from the beach. The downstairs outside shower was a huge convenience. It is on the small side but it worked well for my parents, my wife and I and our 17 and 9 year old daughters.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Dustin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The location is decent, the place is dated.

The place ia dated and relies on lamps to light bed rooms. The oven went out during our stay and the repair man came and looked at it, but didnt fix it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenience/Location

We really enjoyed our stay here. Super clean and is situated in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mae O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Homey, clean and comfortable with a short walk to the beach

The house isn't fancy but clean and comfortable beds and nice shower. It has a feeling of home. We appreciated the tips in what to take to make the stay an enjoyable one. There was a problem with having to reset a breaker for the a/c but we would consider staying again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Regina H., Thurman Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

This property was located in very quiet neighborhood and not far at all from the beach access, easy walking distance and not too busy roads to cross. It was good size for family of four. Easy check in and check out process.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Christie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

someone screwed up

we moved into a mold infested place the property management company missed the fact that the ac ducts below the house we saturated and created a mold infested environment. our 1st 2 employees moved out after 2 days, sick as dogs, coughing. we got a hold of the owner. he hired us to fix everything. we did. cleaned up the yard and completed many repairs. location is awesome. its an old school house but much better now! we are back for another month for finalize it all for the next renters. property managers should do better.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hillary and Phillip A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vaca

This was our summer trip with me, my husband and 2 girls. They are 6 and 11. The property was in a perfect location for walking. We loaded up the wagon and we were at the beach within 3 minutes. The girls loved having their own room. The kitchen was open and spacious. The laundry room downstairs was a great place to store the wagon after getting back from the beach. Overall, this house was super!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Norrie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

House was in a good location within a short walk to canal or beach. Good size for a family of four. Quiet neighborhood just off main road. It could use a little updating (minor maintenance) and a deep cleaning, but wouldn’t rule out staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A short title for your review

I went online I rented it. I stayed there 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Jason L.

Recommendable

Location was great! Beds were good. Everything was dated... It’s minor but providing more than one roll of toilet paper and trash bag would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Jody A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores

Was overall ok. Not great, not bad. Washer and dryer was outside which is not mentioned in description. No outside water hose to rinse yourself off after getting off the beach. Good beach access, and the lagoon is right behind the house which is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023