1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather
This family friendly cottage has large living space to comfortably accommodate 10 guests. The huge living area with vaulted ceilings has three sofa's (including two sleepers), love seat, and two rockers. Plenty of seating to view the 65" wall mounted flat screen tv. There are two exterior decks with the main front deck having a view of the Gulf. There is a large covered area under the cottage for outside dining and entertainment. This property is located just off West Beach Blvd not far from downtown shops and restaurants yet just beyond the high rise condo developments so the beaches here are less crowded!. You want convenience? Directly across the street is the Beach House Restaurant with good food & drink and a fresh seafood market and convenient store next door. If you or one of your guests has a motor home no problem. There is a spot with all the hookups available on site (Call for rates). You can see the Gulf of Mexico from your front deck and getting there is only a very short walk. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT 25 YEARS AND OLDER or accompanied by parents.NO PARTIES ALLOWED. A large and small grill are located on the ground level ready for that fresh catch!
Property manager
Peter Perkins
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near 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 kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 4 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 4 min drive
Pink Pony Pub - 5 min drive
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 4 min drive
Burro Azul - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 1/2 Block To The Gulf! Family Friendly Cottage - Plenty of room to gather located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Gulf State Park. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It’s was a great house and lots of space to spread out. We had the very best time but just make sure you know the 3rd bathroom is actually a outside shower, but hey, we made it work because the location was great, having everything around you was perfect. Short walk to beach and not near as crowded as I thought. Overall, great trip and would definitely stay again!
Luke L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Holly p.
3 July 2022
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Ok
It was a great location and house but.....
The hair dryer had a short the window in the bedroom was busted the outlet in the bedroom was loose the other outlet threw sparks. But most concerning is the ants and the ROACHES!!!!!!!!!!!! We were worried we would bring them home and they would get into our food.
Holly p.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
Amber H.
19 March 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location!!
Great location. Within walking distance of beach, bay, restaurants, and grocery. This property could definitely use a fresh coat of paint and some updating. Side screen door was broken and some chairs outside were rusting and falling apart. Bunk beds were questionable and little space between bottom and top bunk, as my 5yr old kept hitting her head. Overall, decent place for the money.
What an amazing house! It was stocked with everything we would need for the week. We bought groceries and had amazing dinners. The beach was a short walk away and in between softball games we would enjoy some sand and sun. The Beach House restaurant was next door, along with the grocery store. It was an easy drive to the places we wanted to visit, the softball complex, and shopping places. The house accommodated our family of 8 with plenty of room to spare. We will stay here from now on when visiting GS!
VRBO makes it so convenient to coordinate every year with 6 to 8 other families for the same week.
Owner was fair about covid causing us not to be able to make the trip in 2020 and not forfeiting our deposit.
This place was wonderful it was all we expected and more .
The place was in a great location, our house keeper was awesome, the property manager was great to communicate with us, our house had everything we needed . No problems at all , I do recommend this place also there is a restaurant across the street and a small convenient store next to it . THANK YOU and we will be coming back soon
What a lovely home! Every amenity we needed was provided: dishes, appliances, electronics, even some beach toys! Very comfortable home- plenty of room for our group of 4 kids and 4 adults. Never felt crowded in the space. Plenty of comfortable outdoor space as well. We also loved the location- just a smidge further down the road from the main touristy area, so less foot and vehicle traffic, yet so very convenient. Restaurant, store, and ice cream shop right across from house but we didn’t notice noise or more traffic. The walk to the beach was fast, safe, and easy, even with 4 young kids and wagons full of beach toys. We hope to return again!
The house was perfect for me and 6 family members. You can see the beach from front porch. Very close to everything, restaurants & store across the street a big plus!!! The owner answered my question quickly .. if ever back this way, we would love to stay again. Excellent family vacation here!!!
Great location with a short walk to the beach. Conveniently located by a store and restaurant. Plenty of space for our family of 7. We had a great vacation and will definitely be back!
Easy check in , clean and spacious house. Plenty of room for family’s. I think someone from the family got ice cream from across the street every night.
This beach house is larger than depicted in the photos. It supported a party of 8 easily. It’s a tad outdated—and needs a deep clean. There is little counter space in the bathrooms and little storage space in the back room with the bunks.
The 2 negatives were that the rental owner did not communicate check-in instructions prior to arrival. I had to call to get the information—felt like we were forgotten about. Also, there was a leftover bag of Burger King in the microwave when we arrived.
our family had a wonder experience here. owner was wonderful to work with the house had everything we needed. the location perfect just a short walk to beach, restaurants convent store, and a great ice cream shop our kids loved. We will definitely be booking another stay here as soon as we can come back!!
Love the home!!! We had 3 generations with us from a 6 month old to a 66 year young. There was something to do for everyone. The beach was a close walk. We had a restaurant,ice cream shop, and a general store to shop at. The restaurant had very good food at a reasonable price. The house had plenty of room for everyone. Outdoor seating was great. The kitchen had anything you needed. There was also a barbecue grill here.. would love to come back..
Pam U.
10/10 Excellent
Joshua W.
27 September 2018
Dream vacation home!
We had an awesome stay at this beautiful home! We had a large group and had everything we needed. It was a short walk to the beach and close to town. Definitely recommend!
Joshua W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Nicole S.
3 August 2018
Great setup for any length of stay!
This house was great for our family of four. The location is a short walk to the beach. A nice restaurant is across the street directly as well as a convenience store. Both made our stay more enjoyable as well as flexible. There is a fire station two doors down which made us feel safer at night. All of the amenities this place has to offer were satisfactory. We would definitely stay here again. We were never inconvenienced and the owners went above and beyond to make sure we had all that we needed. We accidentally left a few items and they were recovered and mailed to us in less then a week of us returning home.
Nicole S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Pam J.
17 July 2018
Great choice for our family vacation
Plenty of seating, well stocked kitchen, great location. Would definite stay here again. Kids (and adults) loves the ice cream shop across the street and well as having the grocery store there for little things that we needed.
Pam J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Valerie S.
10 July 2018
Great location!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location couldn’t be beat! It was just a short walk to the beautiful beach. We appreciated how well stocked the kitchen was, too. We cooked at the house many nights and had everything we needed! We would definitely come back! Thanks for everything!
Valerie S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
About the host
Hosted by Peter Perkins
I have been coming to Gulf Shores for 30 years and enjoy relaxing on the beautiful beaches, body surfing in the Gulf, biking thru the state park, and eating the fresh seafood. I will be retiring in a few years and plan to spend many months here. Can't wait!
Why they chose this property
The location is so ideal. I asked myself if I wanted to rent a cottage would this one appeal to me and the answer was a YES! It's an easy walk to the beach and has a restaurant, seafood shop and convenient store right across the street. The cottage is roomy with plenty of area to accommodate 10 guests not just sleep 10.
What makes this property unique
The cottage has 3 exterior decks and a very large area under the cottage with picnic table so guests can enjoy their stay both inside and out.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests