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Affordable Vacation Home - Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, etc!!!

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
Interior
In the heart of Gulf Shores, this charming retreat sleeps 4 guests and offers a sun deck to soak up the coastal vibes. Comfortably nestled on East 2nd Avenue, it's within walking distance to restaurants, shops, mini golf and festivals.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Affordable Vacation Home - Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, etc!!!

Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, ice cream, mini golf, etc! Great location in the heart of Gulf Shores! Central location on East 2nd Avenue right off of Hwy 59 (Gulf Shores Parkway). Comfortably sleeps 4 guests. 2 bedrooms (1 king/ 1 queen) and 1 full bath. Fully equipped kitchen. Sun deck.
Within walking distance to many restaurants, shops, mini golf, activities, festivals, and the main public beach. Quick and easy drive to other local attractions including Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores Zoo, Waterville USA, outlet shopping, OWA Amusement Park, etc.

Washer/dryer combination inside the unit.

Bed and bath linens provided.

Kitchen appliances (toaster, coffee maker, pots & pans, etc.) provided.

Charcoal grill.

Wifi & smart tv available.

Pet friendly (fee applies, 2 dogs max., prior approval of breed required)

Responsible party must be 25 years of age or older.

PLEASE NOTE: Property is a duplex with 2 separate units. If this home is a rented as a 2 BR 1 BA, then the other 2 BR 1 BA will be rented out to another party. The units are not connected on the inside of the property. This listing is for Unit B. See other listing for other side. Listing for Unit A is #1230610.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 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: 750 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

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 items left after departure.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to 2 dogs with breed approval/ $150 fee.

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

Property is also known as

Affordable Vacation Home Walk Beach Restaurants Shops Etc House
Affordable Vacation Home Walk Beach Restaurants Shops Etc
Affordable Vacation Home Walk Beach Restaurants Shops Etc House
Affordable Vacation Home Walk Beach Restaurants Shops Etc House
Affordable Vacation Home Walk Beach Restaurants Shops Etc

About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Affordable Vacation Home - Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, etc!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Affordable Vacation Home - Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, etc!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable Vacation Home - Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, etc!!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Affordable Vacation Home - Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, etc!!! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach, and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 15 minutes.

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Affordable Vacation Home - Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, etc!!! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darrin D.

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

Memorial Day Getaway

My Dad and I enjoyed a week in Gulf Shores for a short getaway and to attend a concert at the amphitheatre.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy D.

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

Beach volleyball

Nice place to stay. Close to the beach, food and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacklyn b.

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

Best spot, close to the beach, Mikees and The Hangout

We've stayed here more than once and will be back! The best pet friendly spot close to everything!! You want have to get in your vehicle to go anywhere! Everythings within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property close to everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dee S.

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

A good place to stay

Small but sufficient for us. As anticipated the stairs were a vit of a challenge. Owner was very responsive. Great lication to walk restorants and shopping
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique I., Sterling, Illinois

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

Good place to stay

Have a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren U.

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

Great getaway!

Great location, easy walk to beach and restaurants. House had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Great Location

We loved this place. It was clean with a great location. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed the house, location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

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

Location was great!

For the price, it was perfect for us! Even though it is a close walk to the beach, to get all our stuff there we parked across the street from the paid parking lot, in the free one.parking lot, and then walked across
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae C.

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

Excellent location

Easy walking distance to restaurants and beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

Wonderful little place

Super close to everything you’ll ever need while you enjoy the Gulf Shores
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus W.

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

Great place.

Great place. Exactly as described. Will certainly be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikita L.

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

Spring break

Love the property nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Vacation

It’s was very comfortable and a home away from home to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joan P.

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

Birthday get away

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Happy Happy Happy

Great location, clean and spacious!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacklyn b.

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

Fantastic spot

Close to everything. Beach was a short walk
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P.

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

It was great !

Everything was near by walking distance ! We enjoyed staying at a nice quiet location !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

farrah h.

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

Quick getaway

The place was as listed. Clean, excellent location. Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman H.

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

Nice little place

Not a fancy place but nice clean good neighborhood close to the beach and everything you go to gulf shores for. Big hit for us was being able to take our pup. Only draw back was the stickers in the yard. Id stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn W.

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

Clean with great location

We had a great stay & would stay here again. The location is great for the beach access, restaurants, & shops. We enjoyed not having to drive until it was time to go home. Everything was clean & the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

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

Great stay

It was enjoyable and relaxing when I had questions they were answered promptly, and any problem we had was user error.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C., Helena

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

Great communication and location

Owner is quick to respond and very helpful. Great location for walking to dinner and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

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

Great clean condo

The place was exactly as described and only a quick 2 block walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

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