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Family Friendly Home. In the Middle of Everything! Spacious! Community Pool!

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Living Room
Living Room
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Orange Beach, AL
  • The Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Orange Beach Beaches
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Adventure Island
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Area

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Home. In the Middle of Everything! Spacious! Community Pool!

Only minutes to the beach, this one level single family home is right in the middle of everything. Located in Orange Beach, within a quiet neighborhood with a beautiful community pool, and just a mile from the Orange Beach Sportsplex and 5 minutes from the Recreational Center. There is loads of fun right around every corner.

The Barracuda house is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath coastal retreat with a cozy open floor plan so you won't miss a thing. The Master Suite has a comfortable king size bed with a master bath. The full bath has a soaking tub, separate shower and a large walk in closet for your storage needs. The second bedroom has two full size beds with a bathroom in-between it and the third bedroom with a luxurious queen size bed and lots of space, both bedrooms include a large closet. The fourth bedroom has two sets of bunk beds, equalling 4 twin beds and a media center with a flat screen TV and a DVD/VHS player with plenty of movies to choose from. If this still isn't enough sleeping space there is a full size pull out sofa in the living room, sleeping a total of 14 people.

Through the double doors in the living room you will find a covered screened in porch furnished with seating and a tall table to gather around, it also includes a grill for barbecuing. Above hangs a fan to help cool down on those hot summer days. This is the perfect place to relax with a beverage or watch the kids run around in the privately fenced in and landscaped back yard.

In the dining area you will find a table that will accommodate 4 or the fold down leaf will lengthen the table to seat 6, with the bar seating 2. With the dining room open to the kitchen and the living room you will never miss the game or the conversation.

The kitchen is stocked for those who would like to cook, it includes stainless steel appliances and lots of counter space to work. You also will find many small appliances, an in-door water and ice refrigerator, a Keurig coffee maker and a regular brewer for the coffee lovers.

In the living room you will find a large HD TV with "smart" capabilities and WiFi including apps such as Netflix, YouTube and Hulu among others. With a DVD player, a selection of DVD's and HD cable with DVR with lots of channels to choose from. There is two comfortable sofas with one that reclines for your comfort while watching a movie or taking a nap.

Off the kitchen is the laundry with a full size washer and dryer for your convenience.

For your entertainment at the Barracuda House we have a wonderful game room, with lots of games to choose from, including Pool, foosball, air hockey, cards and many more.

This home has just had a complete makeover and is ready to accommodate your family. It's a quiet cozy place right around the corner from lots of excitement.



Visit the Wharf with specialty boutiques and multiple delicious restaurants, it has something for everyone. You will find a variety of restaurants from coffee shops to fine dining, shopping, the Amphitheater, marina, movie theater, arcade, spa, the south's largest ferris wheel, light shows every night, Fireworks every Monday, zip line and Sharky's Adventure Park, and it is all only 5 minutes down the road.
If you are here and it's too cool for the water, there is a nice heated pool open 51 weeks out of the year at the Orange Beach Recreation Center just a few minutes away. There is a small fee that also includes use of the gym and the rest of the recreation center.
If you are looking to play a little golf, there is a course with a driving range across the street from the neighborhood with an excellent drive up or dine in diner and there is 3 other championship golf courses near by. If you are the outdoors type there is the Backcountry Trail with sightings of lots of wildlife daily, including a couple of alligators that are always hanging around, take your bicycles or rent some from Infinity Bicycles in Orange Beach. Follow the sidewalks down Lauder Lane to walk or ride over to the trails, a sand volleyball course, a giant playground pirate ship, a private pond or Orange Beach Sportsplex, all accessed from the neighborhood. There is also great fishing, the Gulf State Park is right behind the neighborhood including beautiful Lake Shelby to canoe on or fish.
If you are coming just for the beach, there is a great public beach (Cotton Bayou or Alabama Point) with food trucks during the summer, showers and large bathrooms only 2 miles away. There are many other beach access areas.
If you are into history you will enjoy the Indian Mounds on Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan with a Museum and Fort Gains with lots of Civil War history.
If the kids love animals you could take them to the Gulf Coast Zoo, Alligator Alley, Sea Lab (Estuarium), Bird Sanctuary, Bon-Secour National Wildlife Refuge or Gulf Breeze Zoo to feed lots of the animals including the giraffes.
For a great Fine Dining experience try Fishers Upstairs, Playa, Voyagers, Salt at SanRoc Cay, Cobalt, Louisiana Lagniappe, Big Fish, The Villagio or Perch, all within a 10-15 minute drive. For more laid back fare we recommend GT’s, Doc's Seafood, Cosmo's, Sea N Suds, LuLu's, Luna's, Big Mikes, The Southern Grind, Big Wave Daves, The Diner, Sunliner Diner, Picnic Beach, Anchor Bar and Grill, The Gulf, Tacky Jacks and Acme Oyster House.
If you are wanting to stay cool but need a change of scenery try Waterville USA a fun water park with other adventurous rides other than just the water slides and wave pool.
If your looking for a thrill or more food options take the family to OWA amusement park with over 21 rides or just visit the “small town feel” of Downtown OWA including shops and big name restaurants. They have nightly shows on the streets or visit Legends a theatre featuring some of the greatest tribute artist in concert.
If you still need more ideas of fun exciting experiences here is a small list to consider: Pensacola Naval Air Museum, Mobile Children's Exploreum, Mobile Battleship USS Alabama, day trip to (Foley Tanger Outlets, Gift Horse restaurant and Train Museum) or Fairhope for a beautiful small town feel.
If you are into Festivals, Parades and Annual Events we have lots year around:
*Polar Bear Dip (January)
*Annual Snowbird Fest (January)
*Gulf State Park Mardi Gras Parade (January)
*Ice Skating at The Wharf (December-January)
*Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show (February)
*Super Chili Bowl Cookoff (February)
*Alabama Lifestyles EXPO (February)
*Winter Civil War Tours (February)
*Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras Parade (February)
*Mardi Gras Kid and Pet Parade (February)
*Mardi Gras Parade on Main Street (February)
*Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade (February)
*Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade (February)
*LuLu's Boat Parade (February)
*Papa Rocco's St. Paddy's Day Party and Pub Crawl (March)
*Ballyhoo (March)
*Glow in the Park (March)
*Festival of Art (March)
*Flora-Bama Easter Egg Hunt (March)
*Wharf Boat and Yacht Show (March)
*German Sausage Festival (March)
*Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party (April)
*Spring Garrison Living History at Fort Morgan (April)
*Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival (May)
*Hangout Music Festival (May)
*Orange Beach Islands Gumbo Key Boat (June)
*Blue Marlin Grand Championship of the Gulf (July)
*Annual Coastal Cleanup (September)
*Bulls on the Beach (September)
*Alabama Festival of Flavor (October)
*John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest (October)
*Shindig on the Sand (October)
*NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL (October)
*German Sausage Festival (October)
*Frank Brown Interantional Songwriters' Festival (November)
*Oyster Cookoff at The Hangout (November)
* Flora-Bama Thanksgiving Potluck (November)
*Santa Drop at Flora-Bama (December)
*Flora-Bama Christmas Potluck (December)
*Bellingrath's Annual Christmas in Lights (November-December)
*Flora-Bama New Years Eve Bash (December)
*The Wharf New Years Eve Marlin Drop (December)


Come have a great stay at the Barracuda House in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Property manager

Kristina Hodges
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

Pets allowed
Only Winter w/ $150 non-refundable deposit per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking out back 10ft from home, $250 fine if not.
Do not put trash in Recycle bin, fine of $50 for having to clean trash from Recycle bin. Take trash to road Mon and Thurs and Recycle on Tues.
When pets are APPROVED during Winter months the pet deposit does not cover urine, feces, hair on furniture or any damage done to home or furniture.
Grill away from house on outdoor patio, no smoking near home. Dispose of trash! Close umbrella and place chairs inside screened patio before leaving.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orange Beach

Located in Orange Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and Arena The Next Level. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Orange Beach, AL

What's nearby

  • Orange Beach Golf Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Orange Beach Sportsplex - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Adventure Island - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villaggio Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Southern Grind Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny Lane Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doc S Seafood - S - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Time Daiquiri Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Friendly Home. In the Middle of Everything! Spacious! Community Pool! have a pool?

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

Is Family Friendly Home. In the Middle of Everything! Spacious! Community Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Home. In the Middle of Everything! Spacious! Community Pool! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Home. In the Middle of Everything! Spacious! Community Pool! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Home. In the Middle of Everything! Spacious! Community Pool! located?

This family-friendly Orange Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Golf Center. The Wharf is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy T.

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

Great Orange Beach Rental

Wonderful location. Friendly neighbors. Many nearby restaurants, trails, shopping, beaches.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly N.

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

Terrific home for family stay

We love how close this home is to walking trails and a short drive to the beach. It has plenty of room for guests.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

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

Very Nice!

Very nice home. Comfy and clean. Host was very easy to work with. We enjoyed our stay and hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta K U.

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

Great place for family

This was a great place clean beautiful game room and bunk room for the 4 kids then three more adult bedrooms two full baths Great outdoor screened in space plus nice patio Would absolutely book this property again Great location and the host was so helpful with check in Loved our vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey G.

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

Great experience!

We had a great experience! Checking in and out was such a smooth process. Owner has great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Family Beach Vacation

We had a wonderful time at Orange Beach this week. The house was perfect for our family! We had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

EddieTiffany T.

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

Beach trip

Stayed for a week to enjoy the beach and other activities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert B.

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

Family Vacation

Verry nice property. Well located. Children loved the pool and game room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tamera C.

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

Family vacation

The property was great. It was in a good location and good neighborhood. The house was clean, but we only had 2 rolls of toilet paper for the week and now extra garbage bags. We also saw a few cockroaches. But overall had a good stay and enjoyed our vacation. Just wanted to put out there the things we didnt like. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Beach trip

Had a great time. The house was in great destination, close to beaches, entertainment. And restaurants. I would recommend this house to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan Z.

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

Spring break getaway

Our family of five stayed for a relaxing spring break. The property was as advertised and had plenty of space for everyone plus our two dogs. Would definitely book it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clede W.

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

Quiet and secluded neighborhood

Everything was close, 5 min drive to beach, lots of things to do!! Would definitely stay again..
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh and Jessica F.

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

Vacation 2020

Loved this place! It was clean, spacious and very close to everything we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zack B.

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

As advertised

Everything was as promised and we had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Amazing rental house

The neighborhood was nice and quiet. We had the community pool pretty much to ourselves. We had a total of 14 people in our group and the house was big enough for us not to feel crammed. The property manager was amazing and dealt with the one tiny issue we had quickly. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristal C.

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

Family vacation

This was our second stay and we will be back. The house has everything you need and in a great neighborhood. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel c.

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

Perfect

It was a beautiful place for my family to go on vacation and we really loved it, thank you very much for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

This home was very warm and inviting, gave you a great beach vibe from the very beginning! Great little neighborhood and very conveniently located. The host was very proactive and addressed any concerns we had in a timely manner. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

pablo g.

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

Excellent

It was exactly what we expected, we had a wonderful experience
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Wonderful little house to stay in for a week

We found the house perfect for our needs. It was located Central to the restaurants and beaches of Orange beach. Found the house completely stocked with all the essentials particularly liked the game room for spending a few hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Excellent rental property!

The rental was as promised. Everything was clean. The property manager was very helpful and easy to work with. We will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Molly N.

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

Wonderful home for groups!

We absolutely loved our stay at this comfortable, large home at Orange Beach! It's a short walk from the Gulf State Park trails and a quick drive to the beach. There is plenty of room for guests and every kitchen amenity you might need. The rec room is a great place to hang out and we enjoyed evenings in the screened-in porch. Can't wait for our next visit!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great place to relax, will book again.

Location is great! Good neighborhood, close to the beach, Walmart, many local restaurants. Everything was right there close by. The place was clean, and everything was in order. The game room was connected to the bunk room. This was perfect for the kids. We stayed 6 days and 5 nights. 7 adults and 3 kids and were comfortable. The only thing that could have improved was the TV service was very limited, but we were constantly on the go, so not a big deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G., Pulaski

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

Ladies Retreat

A group of ladies stayed here for a 'beach retreat'. We had a great time, and there were plenty of rooms and beds. We were able to cook most meals in the kitchen, and we were able to commute to the beach frequently. We also enjoyed the neighborhood pool, and we were close to the restaurants we went to when we wanted to eat out. Overall, the house was a great place to hang out. We even played pool and foosball. We felt safe in the neighborhood, and the house is in a family environment. Overall, we had a fabulous time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kimberly G.

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

Great for family

The home is beautiful and very well maintained . The property owners are both very prompt and pleasant in responding to any questions or issues you may have. Our children loved the game room, plenty for them to do. Although there is plenty movies and dvd's to choose from this was a no tv and game system trip for everyone in our family. The backyard has a privacy fence so the younger ones had room to run and play. Neighbors were friendly. Next time were going to be in the area we will book with them again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kristina Hodges

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We fell in love with this neighborhood because of its charm and being so close to everything you need while you are on vacation. Rented one of these lovely homes ourselves and decided to join this wonderful community. We brought some of our friends down and they agreed this was home away from home. Having all the comforts of home while on vacation was great and the best thing is we kept coming back every year.

Why they chose this property

We have been coming to the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach area for 25 + years. We have always vacationed here and hoped one day to have a place here to call home! We would have our family reunions here early on and would go to different places but seem to always end up back here. Now we can call it home away from home and that's what we want others to be able to do with our place!

What makes this property unique

We love the one level home! So easy to get into and out of! Close to so many great places to enjoy but also a nice neighborhood to relax in. Having a place for the kids to enjoy, a pool, game room or the big back yard.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests