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4BR Gulfview Beauty. Heated Pool. Easy beach access too!

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Living area
East Eleven, Cottage A from over the big, 15x34 community pool
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

3rd Flr E BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr Middle BR

1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr W BR

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Flr BR

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

E11A 3rd Floor East BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

E11A 3rd Floor Middle BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

E11A 3rd Floor West BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

4BR Gulfview Beauty. Heated Pool. Easy beach access too!

East 11 Cottage A
521 1st Ave Unit #A Gulf Shores AL

25-04-16. Couple summer slots remain in this wonderful home! Vacation like is 2019! Save $1500 or more. Big discount on next week, and a pre-pandemic price on the slots mid summer as we take over managing this great place! Pricing will ALREADY reflect this deal, and you can see it as a line item discount on the book now page. Act fast! Applies to 4+ night stays! Check out those reviews! Fantastic place... ready and waiting for you, but it won t wait long!

UPDATE. Homeowners association voted to heat the community pool so... the community pool IS heatable for future stays, generally from November through April. Subject to HOA maintenance and continuation of the service (ie. out of my control!), but no charge for it either (at least to you!).

Gulf Shores, Alabama. BRAND NEW FOR 2022! 4BR 4BA gulf view beauty across the street from the beach, sleeping 13. Perfect location. East Beach. Close to everything, including the beach! Easy beach access across street, less than 2 minutes to a crosswalk with a light! Cross at the Stop Light right outside! Awesome, affordable. Location. Location. Location! Community pool (15'x34') right out front! This pool will be HEATED November to April. No charge for this service. Heating is an amenity and not guaranteed.

Awesome open floor plan on main level. Well-accommodated kitchen with island. 2 fridges! More....

LOCATION!
Walkable to Sea N Suds (6 min!), Island Market is 6 minutes too, even Hangout is only .9 miles away, so much more! Easy beach access, less than a minute away, at 4th Street, where there is a public beach, so NO cutting through private property. Soon: a second beach access right across the street!

POOL? You bet, the community pool (15'x34') for East 11 Cottages is right outside your door! Watch the kiddos from your expansive front balcony, or on one of the community provided pool lounge chairs around the pool!

BEDDING
Each side of the East Eleven, Cottage A sleeps 13.

Main Floor Bedroom: King
3rd Floor E Bedroom: King
3rd Floor W Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: Full over Full Bunk

Main Floor Living Room: Twin Sleeper Sofa

All bedrooms have private en suite bathrooms. The main floor bedroom has hallway access as well for common use.

EXTRA FRIDGE
Because... once you have stayed in a beach home with TWO refrigerators, you will question ever not having them again!

BEACH ACCESS
Beach access could not be easier! The East 4th Street public beach is kitty corner across the street. How do you get there? Walk out the door, go to to the stop light in front of the property, push button, and cross the street! No crossing random places or getting yelled at for short cutting through private property!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 4 cars per side (2 under the side, 2 in front of the side).

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally rock solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

Since we have a higher proportion of guests recently who are new to vacation homes, I wanted to mention a few things that may be new to guests who normally stay in hotels or resorts rather than a private home so they are not surprised. As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels, toys, or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, except where specifically noted, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

That's it! We think you'll haver a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.

Need a little BIGGER but same vibe? Reach out as our 6BR Cottage G is also up and running as of the end of summer, and it is EXACTLY like a side of our extremely popular Night Heron duplex... except a stand alone home, with a private heatable pool in addition to access to the community one!

East 11 Cottage G https://www.vrbo.com/2952534 6BR

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
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Languages

English

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Amenities

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

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 holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. 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
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 4BR Gulfview Beauty. Heated Pool. Easy beach access too! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 4BR Gulfview Beauty. Heated Pool. Easy beach access too! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4BR Gulfview Beauty. Heated Pool. Easy beach access too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4BR Gulfview Beauty. Heated Pool. Easy beach access too!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4BR Gulfview Beauty. Heated Pool. Easy beach access too! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Orange Beach Beaches and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay with a short walk to the beach.

Very clean, comfortable home for a family to stay in and enjoy time at the beach. My 3 year old granddaughter made the walk pretty easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

We had a great vacation.

It was a great place to stay; we had a great tim. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Connie N.

Our stay there was WONDERFUL!

Loved our stay. Thank you so much for having us!
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10/10 Excellent

Drew N.

Great stay! Will be back.

Really nice place with ample parking and a short walk to the beach! [😎 Thanks Drew! DM me if you have any suggestions, or when ready to rock a return! Have a great rest of the summer!]
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10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

It's been a great place

It's been a great place
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee F.

Awesome for our large family

Your place was awesome for our large family. We would love to come back if we come to the area!
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10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

We had a wonderful time!

We had a wonderful time. The home was awesome. The weather was a bit chilly the last couple days but we survived it. Thanks for allowing us to bring our kids and the "grandogs". [🤗 Really happy to hear you all had a wonderful time, and everything was perfect for you all. Have a great rest of 2024! Again, if you have ANY other suggestions, for E11A, communications, whatever, I am always open, and definitely poke me when ready to lock in a return. Happy to help. Thanks again!]
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10/10 Excellent

William H.

East 11 Cottage A

Just what we needed moving into the area as we transitioned into our new home in Pensacola. [Great!!! Glad that East 11 Cottage A was perfect for your long term-ish stay while moving into the area. Hope that its super convenient (heated!) community pool and the best beach access around (other than being ON the beach) helped too! If you want a little vacation away from PNS anytime, I'd be happy to have you both back! Thanks again! 🙏]

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

My family was very please with our stay the house was very roomy and accommodated all of comfortably we will be booking again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

We had a wonderful time. The house was amazing and perfect for what we were looking for. Great location and a nice amount of space for everyone. I have no complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

Enjoyed our stay!

We really enjoyed our stay. Some things could have been a little bit cleaner, but the house was perfect for our group of 14. The only thing I would change is that I would put both bunks in the bigger room upstairs and leave the other three for couples.
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10/10 Excellent

Aeysha B.

Perfect, close to the beach, and no issues!

The house was perfect for my family and I. The location is close to the beach and a lot of main attractions. Check in and out was easy and did not have any issues the whole time!
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10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

What a fantastic trip!

We loved staying your home for Thanksgiving. The place was immaculate and worked wonderfully for us. Having the heated community pool right out front was a tremendous bonus! Thank you so much!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Highly recommend this place or any of their properties!

The house is amazingly close to several hot spots and you can easily walk to them. They have 2 fridges and I never realized how helpful that would be! There's tons of space for a large group and the pool was super clean! Highly recommend this place or any of their properties!
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

Perfect!

Your home was perfect for us. Everything was as advertised--in fact better than the pictures (you should get new ones to show it off even more). It was very clean and we were pleasantly surprised by home good a shape it was in since its 'end of summer.' Our only recommendation would be for more towel hooks in bathrooms and perhaps at the entry but that's a small thing. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Jose T.

Great trip. No problems.

Will be back. Loved the place. Thank you. [Wonderful! Happy to have you. Reach out if you have any suggestions, or when ready to lock down that return to paradise! 😎]
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

House was impeccable. Perfect for our large group.

The house was impeccable. Very well furnished and sparkling clean. The abundant number of bedrooms and baths was perfect for our large group. The proximity to the beach and the shared pool was a bonus for the grandkids and adults alike. Richard shared a great amount of information in advance that made for a seamless check in and stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

The house is amazing

Everything's great! The house is amazing and so beautiful. We really appreciate y'all's kindness and trust for us in yalls new house!

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Some things could have been a little bit cleaner, but the house was perfect for our group of 14. The only thing I would change is that I would put both bunks in the bigger room upstairs and leave the other three for couples.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House, Great Location

The photos did not lie. The house was lovely, with tall ceilings, porches, and plenty of room for us all (7). I especially liked the en suite bathrooms for all the bedrooms. The house was conveniently located - close to beach, right across from the pool, with plenty of covered parking. My only regret? We should have stayed a couple more days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Great experience

We had a great experience and were most impressed with how well stocked the kitchen was. We filled up both refrigerators so that was a great perk! Great access to the beach, walked to the market, and had a great time with the kids at The Track. Thanks for all your help!
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

A true gem!

We had a great time! Prime location, pool right outside the door, very close to the beach, shopping, restaurants. Very spacious, clean and well stocked. I'd highly recommend this rental. The owners were always available and very responsive. A true gem!
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

Wonderful!

Everything was wonderful! My family had such a great time and very much enjoyed staying in your home. We really only had two suggestions and that was having a short hose in the parking area to rinse the sand off our feet, and towel hooks in the bedrooms and bathrooms. The house was very nice, clean, and well-furnished and we really did enjoy all of our time there! Thank you for having us!

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and clean

Love that this property was so close to the beach we were a group of 11 that came down for the hangout festival. It fit us perfectly and love the layout. This property had everything we wanted and there was a market only 2 blocks out that we just walked to if we needed anything. Would definitely recommend this property!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

Great place! We'd definitely stay here again!

Great place! Our family had a wonderful time! Clean, well stocked and a quick walk to the beach! We pre-made all of our meals, but kitchen supplied well for anything! TWO refrigerators?! Wow! Bathrooms for each bedroom, great gathering area and minutes from great restaurants! Truly enjoyed the balconies (yes-2 balconies!)! We sat out for an hour one eve, watching the storms and heat lightening...gorgeous! We'd definitely stay here again!

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!!

Why they chose this property

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

What makes this property unique

Sometimes you want to be RIGHT at the beach, but not pay for being right ON the beach. East Eleven, Cottage A is the perfect balance. It is located in the middle of East Beach Blvd. It is right across West Beach from the beach -- check out the aerial and pool shots -- and it has a community pool (and ECV chargers, subject to availability) too! Yet... it is thousands less per week than an equivalent home right across the street. Have some of those too, if that's your preference, but if you want to save some dough while staying in a great place, East Eleven, Cottage A is a perfect fit! And its a smaller place, yet a stand alone home! I do have bigger... up to 12BR (more when combining units) if that's your vibe too!

Oh, and its only a couple blocks west of Sea n Suds, Hangout, the Gulf State Pier (which you can see from your balcony). Nearby grocery too.... Easy for an evening stroll, or a midday ice cream or beverage run!

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