[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful House Directly On The Beach! Private house with fantastic views. Vacation home on the beach, with water park ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22220000/22210500/22210457/e44eb064.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22220000/22210500/22210457/2bfaf455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22220000/22210500/22210457/2b46bbae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22220000/22210500/22210457/08a757e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22220000/22210500/22210457/31d35ee9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Water's Edge, a 6 BR/5 BA beachfront home that boasts high-end furnishings and finishes. Unwind in the spacious living areas, enhanced by natural light and equipped with an ice machine plus extra drink refrigerator in the well-appointed kitchen. Enjoy stunning views of the gulf from one of five decks or relax on a couch watching your favorite show on a 70LCD HDTV. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathrooms3400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful House Directly On The Beach! Private house with fantastic views. Welcome to Water's Edge! Water's Edge is a 6 BR/5 BA 2 level home that is directly on the beach. It is appointed with high end furnishings and finishes. This spacious 3400+ sq ft home features travertine tile in all common areas and bathrooms as well as natural stone tile in all showers. The living areas and bedrooms are enhanced by natural light that filters in from all sides through Anderson windows and doors. The open floor plan combines the living and dining areas with the well-appointed kitchen, making family gatherings comfortable and cozy. The kitchen is fully equipped granite counter tops, hardwood cabinets, an ice machine, plus extra drink refrigerator. The adjacent dining room seats 8 and the nearby bar seats 4. The beach side master bedroom suite on the second floor has a direct gulf view, a 28' beach front deck, a sitting area, a king sized bed and a full private bath featuring a jetted tub, a separate shower with dual shower heads, double sinks and a walk-in closet. The second master on the first floor has a beautiful lagoon view, a king sized bed, a full private bath featuring a jetted tub, a separate shower, double sinks and a walk-in closet. The other 4 bedrooms include a king bed, two queen beds, and a bunk room with 4 bunk beds. Five of the six bedrooms have decks which are perfect for enjoying the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets! All bedrooms have 32'-42' plasma or LCD TVs. All of the bathrooms have natural soapstone counter tops and the bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans. The ground level entry and foyer provides easy access to the upper levels as well as the beach. The central focus of the 1st floor is the large living room which features a large gulf front deck, a 70LCD HDTV, two full couches, two arm chairs for your viewing comfort. In the living room your hosts provide a Hi-Fi home theater system through which you can integrated your iPod or play your CDs. The home is also equipped with an elevator, a laundry facility, outdoor grill, seating area an outdoor shower and Wi-Fi. This is a non-smoking home that will comfortable occupy 16 guests. We rent to student groups and wedding parties only after approval by owner. Water's Edge is located approximately 2.5 miles west of Hwy 59. We feature a state of the art keyless entry system that eliminates the need to pick up and return keys - a unique code will be generated for your visit and emailed or faxed to you after full payment is made. Inquire about our restricted pets policy. Snowbirds Welcome! Please e-mail for additional information. Keywords: Beach Home ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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: 3,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19930000/19928500/19928494/db1e7f23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gulf front home with pool on the beach & pet friendly Gulf Shores - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 125 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=19928494&PinnedHotelID=19928494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104130000/104124600/104124586/1b9bb44b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandy Hideaways - Beachfront, Pet Friendly Gulf Shores - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=104124586&PinnedHotelID=104124586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93100000/93099600/93099522/3c6a4e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Beachfront 7br house! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Beautiful Home Directly Beach Private House Fantastic Views Beautiful Home Directly Beach Private House Fantastic Views Beautiful Home Directly Beach Private House Fantastic Views Beautiful Home Directly Beach Private Fantastic Views ## About the area Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gulf-Shores.dx603078) [View more Vacation homes in Gulf Shores](https://www.expedia.ca/Gulf-Shores-Private-Vacation-Homes.d603078-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.23986%2C-87.74132&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-_YoHxMPR18fW3ukMiRVK94p1fg=) Gulf Shores, AL ### What's nearby - West Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min drive - 1.0 km - Hangout Music Fest - 11 min drive - 5.8 km - Waterville USA - 12 min drive - 6.5 km - Gulf Shores Golf Club - 16 min drive - 9.7 km ### Getting around - Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 73 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Catch - ‬6 min drive - ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive - ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive - ‪Picnic Beach - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful House Directly On The Beach! Private house with fantastic views. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful House Directly On The Beach! Private house with fantastic views.? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful House Directly On The Beach! Private house with fantastic views.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful House Directly On The Beach! Private house with fantastic views. located? > Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful House Directly On The Beach! Private house with fantastic views. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 127 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maura H. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property that was totally stocked with everything you might need. ##### Maura H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheryl D. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved the location and the house - beautiful beach and view with a perfect porch for my mom, elevator for senior ease of access, and close to all of our favorite seafood restaurants. The house fits our family beautifully, and the kitchen is well stocked. The only issue was a washer/dryer which needs work/replacement - but I think they have these on order. This is our third year, and we plan on coming back :) ##### Sheryl D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dena S. May 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House We had a great stay, the house was really nice, and plenty of room for all of us. Great views, lots of windows to let the light in. Easy communication with the owners for any problems that may arise. We were very satisfied! ##### Dena S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation The whole family enjoyed this property. Everything in the description was accurate. Location was wonderful close to everything. The owners responded to my text within minutes. Check in process and check out was easy and very well instructed. ##### Kim S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sidney H. Mar 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best vacation home The place was so perfect and such a good location. 8 minutes from the hangout and 25 minutes from flora-bama. The house was very clean and the kitchen has everything you need! Definitely will be booking again in the future. ##### Sidney H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig C. Mar 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time Was a Great time for everyone. Will definitely be back soon. ##### Craig C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellie K. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location House This house is an absolutely beautiful home right on the beach! It was perfect for our family vacation. Multiple families fit nicely with plenty of space, kitchen is well stocked, and plenty of parking. The beach chairs and toys were a great plus! I would highly recommend this home and we will be back again! ##### Kellie K. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paula b. Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family affair Beautiful house in a great location. The elevator was a big plus. They had infant items fir my grandaughter. Tv issues were taken care of very promptly by the property manager. The house has a beautiful deck and everything was as listed. Plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was the best stocked i have ever seen. The washer/dryer was conveniently located on main level. We would return. The beach is beautiful. Neighbors are close and it could be a little noisy but im sure we were louder at times also. ##### paula b. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralph K. Oct 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Break Very enjoyable stay. ##### Ralph K. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell D. Dec 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Memories Made Property was everything described. Simply a joy to stay there. ##### Russell D. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle S. Mar 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It doesn’t get better than this This home exceeds all the comfort of home! From the well-stocked kitchen to comfortable beds and an amazing beach, we never wanted to leave. We enjoyed all the sea shells and dolphin watching. The owner sent helpful information and was quick to reply to any questions. This rental will be impossible to beat! We hope we have the opportunity to return! ##### Michelle S. Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann L. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion This was our fourth time staying here. Obviously we love it! ##### Ann L. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phyllis I. Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gulf Shores We enjoyed our visit. It was perfect for our family. ##### Phyllis I. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric M. Jun 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Each vacation Great house. Great location. ##### Eric M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin H. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family vacation We had our 2 children, their spouses and 6 grandchildren with us. The house was wonderful and the location to the beach exceeded expectations. We hope to visit again😊. ##### Kevin H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce M. Jun 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing Ideal for relaxing and enjoying the beach. ##### Bruce M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BETH A. Mar 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful setting with wonderful gulf views. We will stay here again in the future. Good trip. ##### BETH A. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara G. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We were able to spend a relaxing month with our mom. We enjoyed walking the beach, searching for shells, observing colorful sunrises and sunsets, and sampling many delicious restaurants. It was so wonderful to be in Gulf Shores, avoiding cold wintry blasts at home! ##### Sara G. Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim J. Sep 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property Great list cation, great beach. ##### Kim J. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy C. Oct 9, 2018 #### Beautiful Beach House Great location, beautiful house, awesome beach ##### Tracy C. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ray k. Jun 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great vacation the house was very clean, must have been recently painted. many new appliances and cook ware. Would definitely go back. ##### ray k. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlton C. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A slice of Heaven This was the best & most relaxing vacation I have ever had. Everyone was commenting on how clean & well kept the house was. Convenient to everything & easy to get in & out. We are already making plans for the next stay with you. Thanks again for everything Carlton ##### Carlton C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie B. Dec 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding It was more than I expected. We had an outstanding stay. We would love to return next year. ##### Jackie B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana R. Jun 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Beach Front House Loved this property. Direct access to the beach, large home with plenty of room. Stephanie was accessible for the small issue we had. Would highly recommend staying at this property. Was perfect for our large and growing family. ##### Dana R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug M., Cabot, Ar Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gulf shores family vaca Perfect week in a beautiful house. No problems what so ever ##### Doug M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023