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

Beachfront vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18266 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

On the beach.You'll find Gulf Shores Beach and West Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 24 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬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

Summer 2026 is ALMOST GONE and 2027 is filling up REAL FAST! Still looking for 2026? Contact us ASAP.

Don't forget, peak season is in swing and during peak season, we book Saturday to Saturday. So, if you're looking and don't see any availability, check to see if your stay duration falls under those parameters as that usually is the problem :) But, as always, feel free to reach out as we are always happy to help!

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

Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies yourself? Check out our NEW 3D VIRTUAL TOUR

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=tzz4jGcjwo1

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!

VIRTUAL TOUR!

Check out our virtual tour. Specific questions about layout? Other stuff? Get the "insiders tour!" and see it all for yourself!

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=maF8Wu1LVn6

Please note that virtual tours may not be fully up to date if furniture is replaced, or walls painted, etc! They require a full re-scan of all rooms of a home. So, if you have your heart captured by a particular loveseat, and its not longer there, we apologize! 😉 VRBO changed how they do these, so hopefully this shows up!

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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
  • Water park
  • 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

  • No pets 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
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. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Blue Heron Beachfront 5br. New for 2019. 2020 Pool. Elevator!
412820

Frequently asked questions

How close is 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.3 mi (64-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi away from Gulf Shores.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Blue Heron... just... WOW!

We had the best time at Blue Heron. It was perfect for a our winter getaway! Weather got a little cold those couple days, but it was so so pretty. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Fantastic!

We stayed for all of February in Blue Heron. We LOVED loved loved it! It was very clean and well-stocked on arrival. The management company and owners communicated very well--we knew exactly what to expect and even places to try out for food and coffee. We felt like we had the beach to ourselves, and the views from the decks were incredible! We hope to come back next year! Thank you for having us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Blue Heron ❤️❤️❤️

Wow! Everything was perfect! Well laid out and stocked. Clean! And the views... just incredible! The crazy arctic cold front was something, even had a little snow... But we had the best time and can't wait to come back in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

Loved Blue Heron!

We had a great trip! We loved the house and the location! This was our first time renting a house since we usually do condos and it was a game changer! We loved it and will definitely be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atkins F.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Great beach location, nice pool to cool off.

Great beach location, nice pool to cool off.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Blue Heron

We had a wonderful stay at Blue Heron.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anice S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Family Vacation

Met family from Georgia there and was a great place for all of us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

Great family beach house

Great views and secluded area. Would happily rent here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Blue Heron

It was amazing! My family had a great trip. Thanks,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Blue Heron was great!

He was a great host. Great house. Very Clean. All 5s across the board. Would rent again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha F.

Wonderful!! We will be back!

Our family of 10 had plenty of room and we were very pleased with our stay at Blue Heron. We will definitely book again. [🥰 Yay! Thank you SO much Tabitha. Thrilled you all had a fantastic time at Blue Heron! Reach out when ready to lock in that return trip you mentioned--we'd love to have you back anytime! 🤗 Thanks so much for staying in our place and taking a moment ot share your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star experience! 😎🏖️🙏]
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Spring Break 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Bliss A.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

AJ S.

Perfect getaway vacation

Right on the beach, and gorgeous location. Easy check-in process and very professional. Would stay again for sure! Perfect getaway vacation
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jayme H.

Fantastic beach home!

We absolutely loved loved LOVED Blue Heron. It was very clean, cute, and worked extremely well for us. And the beach felt like it was our own. And the decks. Just wow. We can't wait to come back. It was worth every penny and we have the best time! Thank you for having us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON S.

Perfect Location!

Location was perfect! Just steps from the beach! House accommodated our party of 14 very well.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynette W.

Beautiful property - we'd love to rent again!

Beautiful property. The house is beautifully maintained located directly on the beach. We loved our week in Gulf shores and will definitely rent this house again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl I.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan K.

Zen getaway

Awesome location, pool was amazing. Quiet and serene. Definitely recommend!