Title: Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102612877&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! Vacation home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Gulf Shores Beach ## Photo gallery for Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! ![Beach nearby, sun loungers - Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102612900/102612877/b63833d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102612900/102612877/w1471h828x0y0-cbe613a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102612900/102612877/w1471h828x0y0-2507256b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102612900/102612877/d9e2d732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102612900/102612877/10631cc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Gulf Shores, The Barnacle offers a unique beach experience. This one-of-a-kind property features a boutique hotel style interior perfect for capturing memories. Stroll two blocks to the beach or walk to shops and restaurants nearby. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102266 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! Welcome to The Barnacle in Gulf Shores. This is a single family home perfectly located from all the amenities! Conveniently located just two blocks from the beach and walkable distance to shops, markets, restaurants, State Park, The Hangout and all the action! It's a one- of-a-kind property barn on the beach. With its bright and vibrant boutique hotel style interior makes it a perfect background for all those selfies. Looking for something unique and fun? This is it! Things to Note: This house has stairs including a spiral staircase. Please be careful on and around stair case and monitor children and pets at all times. House was built in 1980 and does have some spaces that are tight and a little unusual. The bunk room is connected to and shares bathroom with primary bedroom on the top floor. The laundry/utility area has lower beams please be careful while in that area. \- Construction Noise ( construction across the street & city paving new street) \- No Lift (must be able to climb stairs) \- Quirks of an Older Home ( light switches are in odd locations, tight spaces in some areas) \- Bunk Room is attached to the Primary Bedroom \- Low Beams in the First Floor \- Not Fenced \-We have a camera on front door / driveway area this is for safety and security and to verify the number of guests and pets etc ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Kayak - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Recycling - Unit size: 2,266 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120770000/120765700/120765630/1d36810d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax & Play: Beach, Pools & Arcade Awaits Gulf Shores - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=120765630&PinnedHotelID=120765630&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93132100/93132087/9f36ae92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2-story home near the beach with deck, outdoor shower, W/Ds, 2 kitchens Gulf Highlands - 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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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![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%7C30.25075%2C-87.67906&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JPAs5pE1hr2RhjkAB3t9GIx9M7g=) Gulf Shores, AL #### What's nearby - Gulf State Park \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Hangout Music Fest \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Gulf Shores Beach \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Orange Beach Beaches \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Gulf State Park Fishing Pier \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Catch - ‬18 min walk - ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk - ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬18 min walk - ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches!? ### What time is check-out at Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches!? ### Where is Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica B. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable, convenient, with amazing hosts! We had the best time at this adorable beach barn! ##### Jessica B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yazmin M. Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay just a short walk to the beach We had the best time at the home and the beach. The house was clean, decorated perfectly and conveniently located to all the shops, restaurants and beach. Perfect for a family with older kids. Short drive to Florida. We will be back. ##### Yazmin M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie P. Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place! This place was absolutely perfect! The owners were fabulous to work with! ##### Carrie P. 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