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Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches

Heron's Nest

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Situated practically on the banks of Little Lagoon, this beautiful raised house is waiting to provide you with the vacation memories you deserve! Guests will be conveniently close to white-sand beaches, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, hiking and biking trails, Waterville USA, Dauphin Island Estuarium, boating, kayaking, parasailing, and canoeing activities, and more! Inside, you'll find the home dressed in cool, beachy tones and attractive décor, with lots of comfortable furniture and natural light. When you're not out on the water, hang out with friends and enjoy some ice-cold refreshments on the furnished balcony overlooking the water. You'll love catching your favorite movies and shows on the living room's flatscreen TV. The full kitchen is equipped with all the appliances and counter space you'll need to assemble a delightful meal and you can enjoy your masterpiece at the kitchen table or outside as an al-fresco meal. Take advantage of the central AC to keep the home nice and cool while you use the high-speed WiFi to research a new adventure then head out for a day of sun and sand!


Things to Know
High-speed WiFi for remote workers and online students!
Snowbird-Friendly

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA, or check out an event or a game at Foley Sportsplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gulf Shores Beach, Shrimpy's Mini Golf and West Beach. Gulf State Park is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marsha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
TV problems
We could not get the cable tv work. Disappointing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ladd P.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Nightmare
We arrived just after dark on a Friday evening. The house is NOT located where the map shows it to be and there are no visible numbers on the outside to aid you in finding it. We went to two different houses before we found it. Once inside is when our nightmare began! There was NO water and we could not find the outside shut off valve to turn it back on. We began calling the number for assistance at 6:50 p.m. The person that answered was in Oregon and could barely speak English and could not understand that we had no water. She refused to help me until I sent her a picture of the hot water heater! I repeatedly asked for a call back from a local representative and was assured I would get one. I was also told that it would be Monday before they could send someone to check the water!! I called back on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. and was again told I would get a call back from a local representative immediately. At 1:40 p.m. on Saturday afternoon I got a text from someone claiming to be a local representative of the company wanting to know if we had been relocated to a new rental. I explained to this person that we had been forced to leave the rental and go to hotel and NOONE had contacted us about anything. After demanding a refund, I received an email saying I would be fully refunded. This property is most likely very nice and a good place to stay, but we will not be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ladd P.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Nightmare
We arrived just after dark on a Friday evening. The house is NOT located where the map shows it to be and there are no visible numbers on the outside to aid you in finding it. We went to two different houses before we found it. Once inside is when our nightmare began! There was NO water and we could not find the outside shut off valve to turn it back on. We began calling the number for assistance at 6:50 p.m. The person that answered was in Oregon and could barely speak English and could not understand that we had no water. She refused to help me until I sent her a picture of the hot water heater! I repeatedly asked for a call back from a local representative and was assured I would get one. I was also told that it would be Monday before they could send someone to check the water!! I called back on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. and was again told I would get a call back from a local representative immediately. At 1:40 p.m. on Saturday afternoon I got a text from someone claiming to be a local representative of the company wanting to know if we had been relocated to a new rental. I explained to this person that we had been forced to leave the rental and go to hotel and NOONE had contacted us about anything. After demanding a refund, I received an email saying I would be fully refunded. This property is most likely very nice and a good place to stay, but we will not be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
This is our second stay at this place and we absolutely love it!! It’s so close to the water we can hear the waves crash inside which I absolutely love. The area is so quiet and peaceful. Everything is exactly as described about the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathy M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Overall great stay
Came in after dark. No address on house and no lights on. Light on deck where keypad was at was actually tore off the wall. We used lights on phone to be able to get in. Once in everything was clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri F.

Lots of Birds, Peace and solitude on the little lagoon. Easy walk to West Beach, Gulf Shores, AL
Lots to f birds to watch, fish jumping and peace and solitude by the little lagoon. We saw great blue herons, an osprey, and a hawk. Along with smaller wading shorebirds. Also, lots of hermit crabs along the lagoon shores. Also a very walk to the Gulf Coast beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Private and cozy
Loved this little house on the lagoon. It sits right on the water with a very easy walk to a private beach area. House was clean, bed was comfortable, hot showers, and cold AC. I will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Sunsets on the Lagoon
This was the perfect size home for the two of us! The accommodations were clean and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the nice deck overlooking the Lagoon and watching the gorgeous sunsets in the evenings. Very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Randy E.

Perfect getaway and even better location !!
This was by far the best stay . We have stayed at high end condos and other homes but this tops them all. Secluded and right on the water just steps away. Great neighbors also that are locals year round . Five stars !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!!
First, we loved the location. The bay side is SO quiet and tranquil. The walk to the beach side was quick and easy. We had everything we needed, but the building needs some tender loving care. There was a lot of water underneath, so we couldn't use that part. When it rains, the walk to your car is gushy. Loved the privacy and view from the porch. It would be nice if part or all of the porch was covered to help keep things dry when it rains. The shower head is SO short you have to bend down to rinse off. They could use a new bed. Overall we enjoyed our stay and it's hard to beat this location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Weekend away
The views were picturesque, private driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Carl J.

3rd Time Back
This was our 3rd year coming back to the same house. We enjoy the privacy and being right on the lagoon while being in walking distance to the beach.
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8/10 Good

Joe H.

Nice, clean, & quiet
We like the location- on the lagoon & not far from the gulf. Was very clean just needs some minor maintenance done. If done, would give it 5 stars.
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

We loved everything from the room to the water front view and being conveniently located to any s...
We loved everything from the room to the water front view and being conveniently located to any shopping and restaurants! We’ll definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Herons Nest
Herons Nest was absolutely amazing. From the cute home to right on the water we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! Area was very quiet you could hear the waves and conveniently located to anything and everything you would want to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

david r.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

walton h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Brandi H.

Heron's Nest
Small cozy house. Very close to everything. Needs some updates and a few essentials to make it a very comfortable stay. We long watching the sunsets over the lagoon from this house. We will be back if it's still standing next year.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lenorria H.

Perfect Spot!
Cute home in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years Week
We loved the property! Exactly as described.... Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Nice home on the bay with good fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koran F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
A much needed vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Excellent and quiet location
We stayed at this property last year and loved the location, so we figured we’d try again this year. We were hoping for a few updates/upgrades/TLC shown the property, but that was not the case. It’s hard to find a great location right on the water (Little Lagoon), so we opted to overlook some of the issues of the property itself. We had issues with the cable and the Vacasa rep got Mediacom to troubleshoot. Vacasa and Mediacom were awesome. We brought some conveniences from home as we stayed for a month this time. Some of the items we brought- shower caddy, non-stick pan for frying eggs, single serve Kcup coffee maker, Electric Foreman Grill, and small throw rugs. The property only provided one dish towel in the kitchen, (no hot pads!), and one hand towel in the bathroom. It would have been nice to have a cookie sheet. The property has a great fridge with ice maker. The king size bed is the same as last year, and we found it to not the most comfy. We requested a different set of sheets from Vacasa as the original flat sheet was too short to tuck properly, bed pillows should be replaced. The sofa is not comfortable. There could be another end table in the main living area. A little bigger table for eating would also be nice. I don’t know how a family of 3-4 or two couples could do it in this property. The accommodations would not be conducive to comfort for all concerned. Will most likely be researching a different location the next time we come down to Gulf Shores.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Liked the location.
Nice quiet location but still close to everything. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy place
Very nice quiet comfortable place to stay. Will definitely come back ab stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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