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Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions!

Vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach in Gulf Shores

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Smart TV
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 453 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Seaside stay .With a stay at this well-placed vacation home, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulf State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬10 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.

Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions!

Classic, coastal cottage. Located in the heart of Gulf Shores in walking distance to our beautiful white sand beaches. Comfortable cottage sleeps 4 guests - 2 private bedrooms (queen sized bed in each) and one full bathroom. Public beach access, popular restaurants, and shops just blocks away. Easy driving distance to Gulf State Park, Waterville, mini golf, OWA amusement complex, outlet shopping, sports complexes, and more! This cozy cottage comfortably accommodates up to 4 adults and is equipped with all of the comforts of home.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

* Free guest parking - room to park 2 vehicles on site.
* Amenities include: free Wi-Fi, 2 smart tv's (no cable), fully equipped kitchen, outdoor deck.
* Linens come furnished, but please bring your own beach towels.
* Guests receive a “starter pack” of laundry detergent, dish washing detergent, one trash bag per trash can, starter roll of paper towels/toilet paper, and travel-sized soaps in bathroom.

POLICIES

* NO Smoking.
* Must be at least 25 years old to book.
* Check-in is 4 p.m. or later. (no exceptions)
* Check-out by 10 a.m. (you will be charged if you stay in the property later than 10 a.m.)
* A full list of our rules and regulations is contained in our Vacation Rental Agreement, which you will agree to upon booking.
* Rates subject to change up until time of booking

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 575 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
Contactless check-out available

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
Please roll garbage cart to the road for pick up.
Check for all personal belongings. We are not responsible for personal items left after departure.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Trip protection insurance is offered at the time of reservation and is recommended. Cancellation policy will be enforced.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 2 small dogs allowed - $175 fee/breed preapproval.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Fully Renovated Amazing Gulf Shores Location!
Coastal Cottage Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/attractions!

Frequently asked questions

How close is Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions! to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.9 mi (65-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Orange Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions! to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Coastal Cottage - Close to Gulf Shores Beaches/Attractions! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara darlene s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised! The house was extremely clean with sparkling white quartz countertops in the kitchen! It was welcoming for our pups. Also close to restaurants and a fancy Dollar General. Owner was a pleasure to deal with for check in and check out.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay as always!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay host very responsive nice close walk to the beach and restaurants comfortable beds will be staying again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

terry b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
host was great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location perfect for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is located within walking distance of lots of dining options, Gulf Place and shopping and easy access to biking trails
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean, comfortable beds and great host. Close to beach and good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as advertised. We really enjoyed our stay there. It is a nice little house and had everything we needed. It is also conveniently located and is within easy walking distance to just about everything we wanted to do. We would recommend it to anyone and would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bella T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house and location. We stayed for a week for a beach vacation with our dog. The deck was nice for the mornings and evenings. Super quick walk to the beach and restaurants as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cottage close to beach and plenty of places to eat and shop. Good communication with owner. Quiet area and pet friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Great property. Great location.

Great property. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Wayne S.

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

comfortable, clean, conveniently located cottage. Easy walk to beach and grocery market.

We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade M.

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

Convenient Location

Easy walk to the beach and several restaurants within walking distance. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Good Price. Good Location.

Excellent location. Cleanest “dog-friendly” rental we have stayed in.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke N.

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

Great spot

Clean, cute and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Nice place

Super cute place and a great location to everything. Would stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Christmas stay

Quiet neighborhood. Close to restaurants, the greenway and the beach. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Vacation

This was a great place to stay. Perfect size for our needs. Easy in and out, and close to all the things we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

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

Great Time

The property was clean, conveniently located and a great size! We will be staying here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadie B.

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

Great place to stay!

We loved our stay here! It’s conveniently located and was cool and clean throughout. The host was great with communication. Would definitely recommend this quaint place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janna D.

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

Nice Clean Beach House

The house was clean and convenient to everything.beach access was good had no problems would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Gulf shores trip

We had a great time. Property is right by restaurants, stores, ocean. Great area, we like the deck, somewhere we could eat together! Deck was cool to watch the sunrise and sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

A great place to stay

Close to everything. We loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall R.

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

Nice and Quiet

Very nice place to stay for vacation. Everything was clean and organized.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Braxxton P.

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

Gulf Shores

Close to everything, great location, cute little house
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021