Title: Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores Beachside vacation home with water park ## Photo gallery for Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores ![Table tennis, books - Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101590000/101588500/101588456/dae8fd9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101590000/101588500/101588456/6774acd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101590000/101588500/101588456/5ae59af9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Table tennis, books - Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101590000/101588500/101588456/ab1cac42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101590000/101588500/101588456/b80a19a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Gulf Shores, Family Tides offers a beach vacation like no other. With direct access to sugar-white sand and endless views of sparkling blue water, this 3-bedroom home features a sprawling outdoor sundeck, fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable living room with picture glass sliding doors. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores Family Tides Welcome to Family Tides in the Heart of Gulf Shores! Step off the deck and into the sugar-white sand. Enjoy nothing but endless views and sparkling blue water as far as you can see. Family Tides is a true home away from home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms just 3 miles down the popular West Beach Blvd. About Family Tides With direct Gulf of Mexico, front row seats and a sprawling outdoor sundeck, Family Tides beach cottage is “shore” to please any guest! This magnificent 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers guests a newly designed and renovated space with upgraded new furnishings and a comfortable layout. The plush living room affords room for all to unwind while the view beyond the picture glass sliding door is sure to impress. The fully equipped, open-concept kitchen makes light work for the chef of the group with everything needed to create delectable meals at home. Enjoy your meals in the dining area with a table for 8 or right out on your private deck. Family Tides offers accommodations for up to 8 guests and features a Gulf-facing Master bedroom with direct deck access, a king bed, TV, and an attractive 5 piece private bathroom. The second bedroom hosts 2 in a queen bed and the third bedroom will sleep 4 in 2 twin over twin bunk beds. There is a shared hall bathroom with a tub/shower combo for the guests in these 2 bedrooms. Come experience what a beach vacation means! No waiting in elevator lines, no searching for parking spaces, no noise from the people above you, just quiet and endless views and your beach right in front of your home! Contact Harris Vacations today to book Family Tides. About Gulf Shores Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, its world-class fishing, and its exceptional dining and entertainment. Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores has to offer! 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. ## 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 - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - 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 - Table tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37620000/37618600/37618562/8b3e29b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay right on the beach. 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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 ### Property is also known as 190 ## About the area Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. With sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [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%7C30.24077%2C-87.74013&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jY4QgZkrnVbVPBidx2t4ogsls1Y=) Gulf Shores, AL ### What's nearby - ![West Beach featuring a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975749490/abfde52b-e6c2-4b93-affb-c9ac63fae689.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) West Beach 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097624/2652f9ba-1a48-4359-ac9e-3306e9cdfb28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf Shores Beach 1 min drive \- 0.8 km - ![Fort Morgan which includes heritage elements and military items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070623/14efdf5e-35f9-4b6f-aa77-5ed0c7a06ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Morgan 34 min drive \- 47.8 km - Lagoon Pass Park 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Hangout Music Fest 6 min drive \- 5.6 km ### Restaurants - The Hangout 7 min drive - The Catch 6 min drive - Sunliner Diner 6 min drive - De Soto's Seafood Kitchen 6 min drive - Icehouse Tap Room 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores? ### What time is check-out at Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores? ### Where is Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti S. Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place to stay. Very clean and well stocked. Would definitely recommend and would stay again! ##### Patti S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy C. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Much needed R&R We love staying at this property. Directly on the beach with a deck to enjoy the view. Love the location and that its in a less congested and quiet area. Perfect to get away and relax. ##### Amy C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah M. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and clean updated home! The home was very clean, checkin was a breeze, no issues at all. Master bedroom and bathroom were nice size. Deck space and location were great! Perfect space for our family of 4! ##### Hannah M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### T d. May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together at the beach Clean, on the beach, good setup for a medium to large family. Fenced in patio was a huge plus. ##### T d. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen F. Sep 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Comfortable stay. Great beach view and access. Awesome porch. ##### Karen F. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CARLA B. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We were on a girlfriend trip. We were looking for a beach house directly on the beach. It was perfect for us. We walked straight out from the house onto the beach, exactly what we wanted. We were pretty stacked in there but it was fine. We had 8 adult women with 2 bathrooms but it worked for us. Hope to go back next year.The house was very clean, no issues at all. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b61db727-e89f-4c24-b836-f12703690132-1753658892927.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/772522d8-b163-4fac-8f0e-db955bc10db3-1753658889997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### CARLA B. 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