10/10 Excellent
Dana M.
4 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'll Be Back!
Dana M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Condo
Private condo next to state park and pier-book now for summer!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
- Gulf Shores Beach5 min walk
- Hangout Music Fest20 min walk
- Waterville USA5 min drive
- Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Downstairs
1 Queen Bed
Downstairs sitting room
1 Double Futon
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs bath
Toilet · Shower only
Master bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private condo next to state park and pier-book now for summer!
This two bedroom, two bath townhome style condo offers private parking for two cars with a private entrance. This small, 18 unit complex offers a quiet place to relax at the private, salt water pool with attached tiki hut. Rhys' place offers a private grill for guest use, and three private balconies, all with ocean views. The unique floor plan allows for a sitting room downstairs, attached to the full kitchen, with a separate living room upstairs. The downstairs bedroom offers a queen sized bed and smart TV with attached bathroom (tiled shower). The eat in kitchen offers all major appliances including a dishwasher. Attached to the kitchen is a small sitting area with a queen sized sleeper sofa, a large smart TV, and direct access to one of the three balconies. Upstairs you will find a large living area with a smart TV with attached balcony. Down the hall from the living area is the washer and dryer closet and the master bedroom. The master has its own private balcony where you can enjoy the sunrise over the ocean while laying in the king sized bed. A smart TV, large master closet, and attached bath with tub and shower round out this amazing space. Rhys' Place is a short, 10 minute walk to all of the main Gulf Shores restaurants and attractions, and direct access to Gulf State Park beaches. Views of both Lake Shelby and the Gulf State Park pier can be seen from the master bedroom balcony.
Rhys' Place is a privately owned condo created to honor the life of the owner's 3 year old son who passed away in 2019. Each stay at Rhys' Place allows the owners to allow a family who has also lost a child unexpectedly to stay in the condo for free. Rhys' Place is intended for families who want to enjoy the beauty of the sugar sand beaches of Gulf Shores while enjoying the privacy of a small complex.
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Rentals are available by the week or monthly. Contact the owners for additional details.
Rhys' Place is a privately owned condo created to honor the life of the owner's 3 year old son who passed away in 2019. Each stay at Rhys' Place allows the owners to allow a family who has also lost a child unexpectedly to stay in the condo for free. Rhys' Place is intended for families who want to enjoy the beauty of the sugar sand beaches of Gulf Shores while enjoying the privacy of a small complex.
Follow us on Instagram at Rhys'Place1
Rentals are available by the week or monthly. Contact the owners for additional details.
Property manager
John and Amie Howard
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
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
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Gulf Shores, AL
What's nearby
- Gulf State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Hangout Music Fest - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Hangout - 3 min drive
- Sunliner Diner - 2 min drive
- Pink Pony Pub - 3 min drive
- De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 3 min drive
- Burro Azul - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Molly S.
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach Trip
Molly S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Larissa P.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely condo
Larissa P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jack
26 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jack
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charles S.
28 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Charles S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
15 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jennifer
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daisy H.
6 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!
Daisy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindie D.
31 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay, location is 5 stars
Cindie D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle G.
24 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute & Great Location
Danielle G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
sherron g.
21 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gulf Shores Trip!
sherron g.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dave
18 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Dave
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meagan L.
19 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great time at the beach
Meagan L.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Angie D., Berea, KY
30 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time to Gulf Shores!
Angie D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Molly R.
23 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect Gulf Shore Stay
Molly R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tokera G.
15 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed everything
Tokera G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
30 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staycay getaway
Melissa B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brian
24 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brian
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
19 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Melissa B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
William S.
11 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
William S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy
18 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jeremy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cole
7 September 2021
Cole
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Teri G.
27 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Soul restoring
Teri G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jon S.
25 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!
Jon S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M.
18 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time here, the condo had everything we needed.
Stephanie M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
LACY M.
21 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach 2021
LACY M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by John and Amie Howard
Rhys' Place was created in remembrance of our youngest son Rhys, who we lost in an accident in 2019. He loved the beach more than anything in this world, so we created Rhys' Place in his honor. Little pieces of his favorite things are found throughout the condo, including the color scheme, the decorations, and the pictures on the walls. It was entirely renovated and redone by our family over the summer of 2020 as a way for us to grieve together and heal, and it will be used as our second home in the summers, as we are both educators.
Rhys' Place will be made available to selected families who have also lost a child unexpectedly, free of charge. In order to offer this for free, we must rent the condo out to absorb that cost. Thank you for considering staying in Rhys' Place and making it possible for us to help other families who are going through an unexpected and painful situation. Follow us on Instagram at RhysPlace1.
Rhys' Place will be made available to selected families who have also lost a child unexpectedly, free of charge. In order to offer this for free, we must rent the condo out to absorb that cost. Thank you for considering staying in Rhys' Place and making it possible for us to help other families who are going through an unexpected and painful situation. Follow us on Instagram at RhysPlace1.
Why they chose this property
This is a private complex with only 18 total units. Most of the owners do not rent, so it is very peaceful and quiet for families while still being close enough to most restaurants and shops to walk. The Gulf State Park is less than a mile away with plenty of bike and walking trails for the more active vacationer.
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