[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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, a short walk to Gulf Shores Beach ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102612900/102612877/a2635c9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102612900/102612877/w1471h828x0y0-cbe613a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102612900/102612877/1e7a5c12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102612900/102612877/10631cc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102612900/102612877/5b3a330f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102266 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91780000/91779300/91779259/a8cc28ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Things are different at the beach ~~~ 🏖️ Come enjoy the breeze! 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- No parties - Max Occupancy is limited to 12 -No altering the home \- Do not drill, relocate, disconnect, remove, paint, destroy, etc any part of the home. put all furniture back \- Keep the kitchen and bathroom drains free of things that may cause clogging We have a camera on the front door deck driveway area ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### 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 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 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 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 - Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.5 km - Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk - ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬18 min walk - ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Catch - ‬18 min walk - ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away. ## 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 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 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. 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