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Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf

Beachfront vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
On the beach
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

10 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 30526 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 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, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

On the beach.You'll find Little Lagoon and West Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Gulf Shores vacation home. Gulf Shores Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 27 min drive - 35.5 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬12 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.

Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf

Shore Thing has a great new look with double the windows and decks on the beach side, a new pool that can be heated from October to May for $60 per day, at the main living level and updates in all 10 bedrooms. If you stayed here when it was Barefoot Bungalow II, or even the old version of Shore Thing, you'll appreciate that a great house just got even better!

Shore Thing has 10 bedrooms--9 with a King or Queen bed and adjoining bath, plus a room with a Twin over Full bunk. You know that is hard to find!

The main floor features a huge great room with plenty of gathering space for everyone to eat together. The kitchen features a spectacular beachfront view plus 2 full size refrigerators, 2 dishwashers, an undercounter icemaker and a long breakfast bar. Here you'll find 3 main floor bedrooms including 2 beachfront King bedrooms, and a lagoon view Queen. Each also has a daybed for lounging for extra sleeping space (see full description of bedrooms below). You'll also find a half bath and laundry on this floor. New for 2023 is an expanded main level deck with a new pool on this level, and steps down to a large covered space with outdoor games, sand chairs to take to the beach and a grilling area.

The top floor has 7 additional bedrooms including 5 beachfront king bedrooms, a lagoon-view queen, and a lagoon-view twin over full bunk. There is also a second laundry. New for 2023: there is a huge new upstairs beachfront porch, and lots of additional windows to open up that spectacular beachfront view.

Bedroom details:
- Main Floor Master with huge private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed plus Twin Daybed & Twin Trundle
- Main Floor King with private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed plus Twin Daybed & Twin Trundle
- Main Floor Queen with private bath and lagoon views, Queen bed
- Top Floor Master with huge private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed plus Twin Daybed & Twin Trundle
- Top Floor King with private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed plus Twin Daybed & Twin Trundle
- Top Floor King with private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed plus Twin Daybed
- Top Floor King with private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed
- Top Floor King with shared bath and beachfront balcony, King bed
- Top Floor Twin over Full bunk with shared bath and lagoon views
- Top Floor Queen with private bath and lagoon views

Shore Thing is located on West Beach Boulevard, 6 miles west of Hwy 59 on 100' stretch of quiet private beach.

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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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • 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
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • 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
  • 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5,665 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

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
Lock the doors
Start a load of towels in the washing machine
Leave beds unmade that have been used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We require a signed rental agreement for each reservation that will outline expectations for payment, cancellation policy, and other important info!
We reserve the ability to request photo identification on an as needed basis.

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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

933652

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf to the airport?

This vacation home is 9 mi (17-min drive) away from the Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf to the beach?

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

Does Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and roomy. Very nice to have a lot of beach chairs to use!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures didn’t do this place justice what a beautiful place stunning view house was clean kitchen was beautiful each room was just amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angie s.

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

Best family vacay ever!

The house is perfectly set up for multiple families. Plenty of space, fully stocked - every detail thought through! We will be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan f.

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

Shore Thing

Amazing property! Had so much at the house for us to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth k.

Shore Thing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Shore Thing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an excellent stay in this property. Everything was in great working order and the house was well equipped. We’ve already booked it for next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Great house and communication with manager

Our group of 15 older adults had a wonderful weekend gathering at this large beach house in spite of rainy weather. The large and excellently equipped kitchen enabled us to eat in for every meal. Two refrigerators, two dishwashers, ice machine, and a laundry room on each floor! Communication with the manager was excellent before and during our stay. We enjoyed the warm "pool" which was not large but fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Perfect Beach house for large family

This was the perfect beach house!!! We had ages 10months to 93. There is an elevator, pool, 2 sets of washer/dryer and 2 refrigerators. Seven king bed rooms, 5 of which include twins with trundles. Nine and 1/2 baths. All king rooms have beach views. This beach house has the best design that I have ever seen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brock L.

Just what we needed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house and location were wonderful. House was clean with plenty of room for the multiple families that can with us. Kitchen was huge and fully stocked. We highly recommend Shore Thing and Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals. We’ll definitely be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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

Fantastic House

We had a wonderful stay at Shore Thing. The house was huge. Everyone had their own bathroom. The house was close enough to the beach even though it is behind a sand dune. We realize the importance of the sand dunes. The pool while small, was great. It worked perfect for our family because we came for the beach. The property managers responded quickly when there was an issue. The eating area Inside and out accomodated our large crowd.(26) Parking was plentiful. Nice area under the house for grilling. Very spacious house. We couldn't have been more impressed with the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany S.

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

Beautiful home!

Our group was made up of extended family and all age ranges. The home had a wonderful central gathering space for meals and games. The challenging part is that the first floor bedrooms hear everything so it’s very loud if anyone is in the common space. The management team was very responsive, however, we stopped reaching out because so many small things needed attention and was annoying they weren’t prepared properly for our stay (internet not working at check in, bottom beach step broken, pool not heated, tv remotes not working) The hardest part about staying here is that all of the towels need to be wash, dried, and folded so prepare to spend your last day doing laundry with no towels for showers on check out day. The kitchen was well stocked to be able to prepare meals and everyone had space overall we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola T.

Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was fabulous for our large group we were 20 and it was very comfortable every room had its own full bathroom, I missed that on the description of the house, and it was the highlight for us. the area is perfect, and the beach was everything we hoped for. the price for the house was well worth it. We were able to eat together with the very large dining room and big kitchen.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Shore Thing Gulf Shores

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great home with lots of room for our large family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Great family vacation 🙏

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: GREAT!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tommy R.

Amazing Rental!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: wonderful house with full amenities. We give it 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Tremont, IL

Spring Break 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family enjoyed Spring Break at Shore Thing. We had a great time !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful Family reunion!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everyone had such a great time! We loved how much space and privacy everyone had. First day had an issue with stove not starting but they sent a maintenance guy right away.Our only other issue was there are no hair dryers in any of the bathrooms so make sure to bring your own. Everything else was absolutely perfect! We are planning our next vacation here!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Joyful Week, family and shore together.

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a wonderful place to be. It is a quiet house with many bedrooms. Big living room and nearby dining room. Big efficient kitchen. We had 26 people aged 8 to 80. Room for all. Perfect.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024