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Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location

Beachfront vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach

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Dining
On the beach
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

On the beach.At this Gulf Shores vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Gulf Shores Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Gulf State Park. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lagoon Pass Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • West Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬5 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.

Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location

Crow’s Nest II – Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location

Welcome to Crow’s Nest II, a charming beachfront cottage managed by Harris Vacations, perfectly positioned along the sugar white sands of the Gulf of Mexico in Gulf Shores. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and accommodations for up to eight guests, this inviting coastal retreat is ideal for families looking to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of the Gulf Coast.

Located in the heart of the popular West Beach area, Crow’s Nest II offers the perfect blend of peaceful beachfront living and convenient access to local dining, shopping, and attractions.

Outdoor Living
- Direct beachfront location
- Spacious covered deck with unobstructed Gulf views
- Expansive sun deck for lounging and enjoying the coastal breeze
- Charcoal grill for beachside cookouts
- Outdoor bar area for gathering and entertaining
- Shaded area under the home with space for picnics and relaxing
- Open air outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach

Indoor Comforts
Inside, Crow’s Nest II features a bright and welcoming layout designed to highlight the stunning Gulf views from nearly every room. The living area offers comfortable seating and large windows that fill the space with natural light, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day in the sun.

The open concept kitchen and dining area allow for easy conversation while preparing meals, with all necessary cookware, small appliances, and dinnerware provided. The dining space offers plenty of seating and the same incredible beachfront backdrop, creating a relaxed and enjoyable setting for family meals.

Sleeping Arrangements
- Primary Bedroom: Queen bed, private bathroom with walk in shower
- Bedroom 2: Two twin beds, shared hallway bathroom with tub and shower combination
- Bedroom 3: Two twin bunk beds, shared hallway bathroom

Whether you are sipping coffee on the covered deck, watching the waves roll in, or spending your days with your toes in the sand, Crow’s Nest II offers a classic beachfront experience in one of Gulf Shores’ most desirable locations.

Book your stay with Harris Vacations and enjoy a relaxing escape on the Alabama coast.

Rental Age Policy
We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.

RISK
Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guests agree to exercise extreme caution at all times; for more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

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 health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.7 mi (70-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location to the beach?

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

Does Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Beachfront Cottage | Covered Deck | West Beach Location Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diesta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and location were awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All very nice, neat and clean. Harris was excellent in communicating with us and making sure things went well. Location was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mattea C.

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

Great place to stay

Perfect place to stay right on the beach simple and easy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was responsive The house was clean.There was no hairdryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jimmy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great view. The deck needs a little attention. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little beach house that was clean, in a fabulous location right on the beach. Had all necessary amenities like an outside shower and feet washing area. Highly recommended!.
View of the house from the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this house. Great view. Steps from the beach. Quiet and safe. Family friendly. Outdoor shower is a plus!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The house was excellent — clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family of six. We had plenty of space, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for cooking. I was a little nervous about being right next to a public beach entrance and worried it might get crowded, but it wasn’t an issue at all. The location turned out to be ideal! We’ll definitely add this to our list of favorite spots and plan to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Beach

Beachfront
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

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

Great Beach Property

Property and Beach were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Great spot!

Beautiful beach home. Clean, comfy, and convenient to area shopping and restaurants. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was great!! Maintenance had to fix some small issues but it was addressed promptly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Perfect accommodations!

Wonderful Beach House to spend some quality time with family! Perfect set up with steps to the beach…
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryson K.

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

Family Time in Gulf Shores

Great location. Loved the direct access to the beach and relaxing on the front porch, with the amazing view! We enjoyed our family time at the beautiful beach of Gulf Shores!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santana B.

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

Perfect spot for our guys trip.

We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and just as in the pictures. The ocean view from the porch was nice and relaxing. Overall we had a great experience booking this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

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

Perfect Beach House

This is the second year we have stayed at Crows Nest II and we absolutely love it. It has everything you need to have the best vacation. It is always super clean and feels like home as soon as you walk in. The location is great and you are literal steps from the beach. We can’t wait for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAILEY B.

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

Excellent

We had a blast. It was so nice. Right on the beach, and close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart S.

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

Family trip 2022

Great property just big enough for us and our family. Love the location and the vibe of the house. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome Stay

Our family stayed at this beach house for a week! We did not want to leave. The beach is literally right out the back door! One of our best vacations yet!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice B.

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

Perfect view

This house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Loved being close to everything without being surrounded by stores and restaurants. The beach is clean and beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June W.

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

Friends trip

I stayed here with 6 of my friends. The house was a great size for us all. Very clean and has a beautiful view. We also loved having the beach just right outside our door. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

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

First time to Gulf Shores

We had a great stay on our vacation! The house was in just the right spot for us. Not too close to the hustle and bustle of town but not too far away either. We enjoyed the quiet of the ocean and saw lots of dolphins. The house was clean and was perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

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

Location location location

Location, wonderful beachfront location, quiet. . Coffee filters would’ve been nice. Knees cutting board cutting board to protect countertops.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025