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Family Fun: Starry Nights|Cozy Fires|Pool

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Stroll along the pier to a serene pavilion with a dock extending into the water, perfect for relaxation.
Enjoy a serene beach experience with gentle waves lapping onto the shore.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a large island and stainless steel appliances.
Relax on the deck overlooking the calm waters, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo for shade.
Enjoy ocean views from the multi-story buildings with balconies, perfect for taking in the scenery.

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Fun: Starry Nights|Cozy Fires|Pool

🏖️ Welcome to Nesting Vacations' The Sandy Pelican!

Bring the whole crew (including your pup 🐶) and get ready for an unforgettable stay at our vibrant & family-ready home—just a five-minute stroll to the soft sandy beach & steps from Little Lagoon and our community pier!
With 4 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a retro-style arcade, two covered patios, & a dog-friendly vibe, this home is designed for comfort, fun, and togetherness. this is the beach retreat everyone will love. 💛🌴

🎯 Highlights Families (and Dogs!) Will Love:

🛏️ 4 comfy bedrooms (sleeps 10) — with 2 king suites, bunk beds, and a sleeper sofa
🛁 3 full bathrooms + 1 half bath — including a spa-like ensuite w/ soaking tub
🕹️ Game room w/ 4,000+ retro arcade games + Smart TV
🍳 Fully stocked kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances & island seating
🍼 Kid-ready: high chair, toddler booster, crib, tableware & family games
📺 4 Smart TVs w/ Roku — perfect for movie marathons
🐶 Dog-friendly (up to 2 dogs welcome!)
🧺 Washer/dryer, free Wi-Fi, and all the essentials
☀️ Outdoor Living = Vacation Mode:
🍹 2 covered patios + 2 balconies for sunset lounging or morning coffee
🍗 Charcoal BBQ grill & outdoor picnic table
🚿 Outdoor shower for sandy feet
🌊 5-minute walk to the beach
🎣 Access to shared community pool + fishing pier
🧳 Beach gear INCLUDED: 10 beach chairs, 2 umbrellas, wagons & rolling cooler!

🛌 Sleeping Arrangements:

Bedroom 1 (Main Level): King bed, ensuite w/ soaking tub + walk-in shower
Bedroom 2 (Top Floor): King bed + private balcony w/ lagoon view
Bedroom 3 (Top Floor): Queen bed + shared balcony
Bedroom 4 (Top Floor): Twin-over-full bunk + queen sleeper sofa + arcade & Smart TV
Shared Bath (Top Floor): Tub/shower combo + double vanity
Queen sleeper sofa in the game room for bonus space

📍 Location, Location, Location:
Just minutes from local restaurants, ice cream shops, and Gulf Shores attractions. Whether you’re building sandcastles by day or catching crabs at night on the lagoon-side pier — this home gives you easy access to all the coastal fun. 🏖️🍦🐚

📋 What’s Provided:
✔️ Starter supplies: hand soap, dish detergent, laundry & dishwasher pods, TP, paper towels
✔️ Free driveway parking for 4 vehicles
✔️ Beach gear & baby gear
✔️ Fast Wi-Fi & Roku TVs
✔️ Pet supplies not provided — please bring your own!

🐾 Pet Policy (Please see below for more details and excluded breeds based on insurance)
Up to 2 dogs (no cats) – $200 per dog per stay
Dogs must be crated if left alone
No dogs on furniture or beds
Guests must clean up after pets & follow all leash and noise rules

Excluded breeds: Akita, Alaskan malamute, American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Caucasian shepherd, Chow chow, Doberman pinscher, German shepherd, Great Dane, Pit bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Siberian husky, Staffordshire bull terrier, Wolf hybrid

🔐 Booking Notes:
Minimum age to book: 25
No parties, please.
$500 security deposit hold (not a charge)
Rental agreement + ID verification required
Easy online process after booking is confirmed

📸 Security cameras on exterior only, doorbell and driveway, for your safety

Whether you're here for sun, surf, seafood, or screen time in the game room, The Sandy Pelican is ready to host your next memory-making family trip. 🌊🎉🐾

📅 Ready to plan your getaway? We’re just a message away!

Pet Addendum:
To bring your pet(s), guest(s) must agree to the following terms:

★ The dog is under 50lbs and is at least 1 year old
★ Dogs are housebroken and up-to-date on rabies vaccinations and all other vaccinations
★ Guests will keep their dog(s) under control at all times
★ Guests will promptly report any damage caused by the dog(s)
★ Dog(s) must be crated if left alone in the home
★ Guests agree to pay any costs for damage by the dog(s), in excess of the security deposit
★ If damage has not been reported by the guest, but is found by the owner/agent, it will be documented and necessary replacement or repair costs will be deducted from the security deposit.
★ Heartworm preventative is highly recommended
★ Guests will adhere to local ordinances, leash laws and licensing requirements
★ Guests will clean up after their dog(s) and dispose of their waste promptly
★ Guests agree to keep their dog(s) from being noisy or aggressive, and from causing any annoyance or discomfort to others. Guests will remedy any complaints immediately.
★ No personal dog beds or other such items should be put in the washer or dryer

Excluded breeds: Akita, Alaskan malamute, American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Caucasian shepherd
Chow chow, Doberman pinscher, German shepherd, Great Dane, Pit bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Siberian husky, Staffordshire bull terrier, Wolf hybrid

Property manager

Grace

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Up to 2 dogs under 50 pounds allowed. Please see

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: No parties at our home
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Gulf State Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Waterville USA - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Fun: Starry Nights|Cozy Fires|Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Family Fun: Starry Nights|Cozy Fires|Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Family Fun: Starry Nights|Cozy Fires|Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Fun: Starry Nights|Cozy Fires|Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Fun: Starry Nights|Cozy Fires|Pool located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Family Fun: Starry Nights|Cozy Fires|Pool Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Great stay!

Perfect stay while town for ncaa beach VBtournament. And son and husband found plenty of fishing spots while here.Beautiful and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great Place for the family

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

Perfect Vacay Stay

Amazing stay!! Wouldn’t change a thing ❤️

10/10 Excellent

Shelby F.

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

Great House and Area

We really enjoyed staying here and the location was perfect for our family. In its own little cul-de-sac which was great. The dock/small beach area and swimming pool were a lot of fun for the kids!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Amazing trip! Beautiful home.

Amazing trip! Beautiful home. Will definitely rent again!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

this place definitely exceeded our expectation

this place definitely exceeded our expectations. very nice Home furnished nicely . In a very good spot for gulf shores , away from the busy streets but close enough to everything . I would definitely stay here again !
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10/10 Excellent

Bryant R.

The place was perfect for a weekend getaway

It had everything that my family and I could hope for in a beach home getaway. Cleanliness was A-1 and guys left no stone unturned as far as accommodations. I will recommend to family and friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Very nice and comfortable.

Very nice and comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

April R.

Our family had a great stay. House was exactly as described

Our family had a great stay. House was exactly as described. Very clean and kitchen was organized complete with labels for easy put-away after dishes were washed. I'm going to miss the beautiful mornings spent reading on the deck!
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10/10 Excellent

Neeval E.

Host went above and beyond

Great location, wonderful accommodations and our host went above and beyond with their communication. Would definitely recommend this lovely home.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Had a great time at The Sandy Pelican !

We stayed at Sandy pelican for 7 nights and it was great. Clean, lots of amenities. And very convenient location. All four kids loved the pool, fishing dock and beach equipments.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Great for family!

Grace was wonderful to work with. Perfect location and house! The pool and dock were an added bonus. We had a great time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tejal K.

We felt at home.This house I recommend booking!

This house I recommend booking! during our stay, we felt at home and was able to use all that was provided for us from coffee to beach items. the location is a few minutes away from the beach with easy access and has a small dock where you can fish right beside! we loved it ans would book again!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Beyond Expectation

this place definitely exceeded our expectations. very nice Home furnished nicely . In a very good spot for gulf shores , away from the busy streets but close enough to everything . I would definitely stay here again !
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10/10 Excellent

Houston S.

Beautiful home! Very convenient ⭐️

Very nice house. Spacious and clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Darahn L.

Wonderful Stay

Nesting Vacations provided us with a wonderful stay in Gulf Port, AL at the Sandy Pelican. My only concern was having to provide a security deposit before our stay. The home was nicely updated. We thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful stay and being able to walk to the beach from the property!

10/10 Excellent

Alysun D.

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

Great, comfortable stay with extra accommodations.

It was a good location. There was plenty of space and extra kitchen supplies. The hosts were great, both with extras and communication. Our group had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Fantastic place

Fantastic place and amazing location. Very short walk to the beach and even shorter walk to the dock and pool. All of the beach supplies were such a huge help (cart, chairs, boogie boards, towels, etc.). Plenty of space and fully stocked kitchen. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Perfect!!!! Really nice house and all the amenities!!!!!!! Best one we’ve stayed at!!

Really nice beach house! This place had every thing and more that one would have in your own home. Very clean upon our arrival! Our family of 6 was very happy with all the space, comfort and fully stocked kitchen!!!!! Being within a few blocks of the gorgeous ocean was awesome!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

This was the perfect house for our family vacation

This was the perfect house for our family vacation. It was clean & spacious. The kitchen was well equipped for making a few family meals. We also made use of the baby pack and play and high chair. It was convenient to have Beach towels and use of beach items chairs and wagons to walk to the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Home away from home

This was the perfect house for 2 couples to share and still feel like you had privacy. On the morning we were leaving, it felt like we were leaving home. Hosts always communicated promptly and we will definitely love to come back to our home away from home again!

10/10 Excellent

shamrock w.

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

Wall Fam 2023 Gulf Shores Vacay

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC TRIP
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Family Memories!

Everything about the house was set up well and really helped us be comfortable and have what we needed! The bedrooms/bathrooms beautiful. The porches were awesome and the pier/beach absolutely wonderful for all the kids! The walkabikity A+++ Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

We absolutely loved our time at the Sandy Pelican!

We absolutely loved our time at the Sandy Pelican! It was spacious for our crew 7. It was our first time getting a whole house instead of a condo for beach vacation so it was nice to feel like we could spread out and have plenty of bedrooms. It was quiet and close to the beach. Loved the access to pier and pool, which was a bonus! It was great knowing there was beach chairs, wagon and towels as it saved room in our car for the road trip down. the kitchen was well stocked with all the essentials and beyond. the host provided easy and clear check in and out information so that made everything go super smooth. OUR CREW WOULD DEFINITELY STAY HERE AGAIN 😀
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

House was perfect for our party of 10

House was perfect for our party of 10. We took teens 13-20 yrs of age for a last spring vacation before everyone is on to adult hood. The area upstairs was perfect for those young adults to have their space and is older adults had ours downstairs. Plenty of space with everything you need. We cooked meals 90% of the time. Boys loved the fishing and girls loved the beach, all a super easy walk. Host provided detailed instructions and was quick to respond. Would not hesitate to book here again. The youngest is ready to go back with just her 13 yr old friends....already begging for next vacation! Thank you for such a great place to stay and relax!