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Waterfront Family Retreat Home~ Private Beach - 2023 New Deck

Waterfront Family Retreat Home~ Private Beach - 2023 New Deck

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Beach view of house
Beach side platform/deck
View from beach side platform to dock and bay
New deck added 2023
Table for dinner on the deck

Overview of Waterfront Family Retreat Home~ Private Beach - 2023 New Deck

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Map
Elberta, AL
  • AirportNaval Outlying Field Barin (NHX)25 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Wharf34 min drive
  • Popular LocationAdventure Island40 min drive
  • Popular LocationOno Island52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Oueen Bedroom1

1 Queen Bed

Porch Futon

1 Double Bed

Top floor nook

2 Single Bunk Beds

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Ground Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Main floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

outside shower

Outdoor shower

Top floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront Family Retreat Home~ Private Beach - 2023 New Deck

This home is only available for rental to families. It is a treasured family home located on eight acres of wooded property wandering up to a spectacular 300 feet of sandy beach on Arnica Bay. This is our second home and has been in the family for more than 40+ years. We are pleased to share it with other families. Families will enjoy quiet quality time spotting deer, dolphins, herons, pelicans, ospreys and bald eagles that live all around the property. Overhanging live oaks provide shade for chilling out on the beach. The 300 ft private beach has a clean sandy bottom with a gradual slope, perfect for swimmers of all ages. A large private dock provides the perfect location for boats (8 ft water) fishing, setting crab traps, tossing cast nets or just catching the breeze or enjoying magnificent sunsets.
Bring your boat and enjoy exploring the Gulf coast water front.

In 2023 we added a deck that runs the length of the house and provides a spectacular place for outside meals and lounging on new deck chairs. The deck also provides increased covered area under the deck for extra shade areas to play yard games like cornhole and yard darts.
The house sleeps 10. Three separate bedrooms. One twin bed room, one queen bedroom, one bedroom with two double beds, one nook with two twin beds (trundle) and 1 futon on the porch. There are 3 full size bathrooms one half bath and one outside shower.

The house has a fully equipped kitchen with new appliances, dishes, cookware. The inside living room and dining room flow together into one main room, but the main living occurs on the screened in porch that has spacious living and dining areas and spectacular views of the bay.

The ground floor has the washer and dryer, a second stove for cooking all the delicious crabs you might catch and a ton of outside games/toys: Bocce ball, croquet, horseshoes, bag toss, badminton, beach toys, cast nets, crab traps, one paddle board, two kayaks and one loved canoe. There is also a ground floor covered patio with sitting area, large dining table and grill.


Location and nearby attractions: The house is on Arnica Bay, just a few minutes to Perdido Pass Bridge and the Gulf of Mexico. Josephine boat launch is less than a mile down the road. Across the water from the launch is Pirates’ Cove home of the “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, live music on the weekends, dolphin watch cruises and sail boat excursions. Nearby marinas include: Orange Beach Marina, Sportsman’s Marina and Barber Marina.

Deep sea and sailboat charters are readily available. The house is very close to the Inter-coastal waterway which makes boat access to dining locations like The Warf, Tacky Jacks and Lulus a breeze. Other nearby attractions within 30 minutes: OWA Amusement Park, Tanger Outlet Center/Foley. Fresh fruit, vegetable stands, farmsteads cheese factory and a winery are all less than 20 minutes away.

Gulf Shores and Pensacola are both about 35 minutes away and Mobile is an hour’s drive.

Property manager

Leisle Mims

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Must get permission from owner, quiet neighborhood

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house-
No bonfires during fire bans. No unattended fires in approved fire periods
Home is only available to rent to families. Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 8:00 am - quiet family neighborhood
Cabin on property rented for the season and includes the Gazebo. VRBO house rental does not include Gazebo,

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: must get permission from owner, quiet neighborhood
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elberta

Located in Elberta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Perdido Key Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and The Gulf Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Elberta, AL

What's nearby

  • The Wharf - 34 min drive
  • Orange Beach Golf Center - 34 min drive
  • Adventure Island - 40 min drive
  • Perdido Key State Park - 45 min drive
  • Ono Island - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flora-Bama - 45 min drive
  • Cobalt, The Restaurant - 43 min drive
  • The Gulf - Orange Beach - 42 min drive
  • Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Tacky Jacks - 40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Family Retreat Home~ Private Beach - 2023 New Deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Family Retreat Home~ Private Beach - 2023 New Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Family Retreat Home~ Private Beach - 2023 New Deck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Family Retreat Home~ Private Beach - 2023 New Deck located?

This Elberta holiday home is on the beach, 4 mi (6.4 km) from Bamahenge, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Soldiers Creek Golf Club and Glenlakes Golf Club. The Park at OWA and The Gulf Bowl are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and peaceful
My husband, children and I had the most relaxing Spring break here at this beautiful property with its own private beach! It was just close enough to all the activities Gulf Shores has to offer and then the most relaxing retreat after! Plenty to do, fish, catch crabs, kayak and watch the dolphins play were among our favorites!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our girls vacation second year
This is a beautiful location! Close enough for tourism offering a peacefully private getaway. The improvements from last year were a pleasant surprise! The new deck and kayaks are awesome. Thank you for another year of a relaxing, peaceful, fun-filled vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
Just the best property to get away with your besties. The property was clean and very well maintained for guests. The views of the beach and bay were so breathtaking that we all hated to leave and go back to the everyday grind. The house is within 20 minutes to shopping and restaurants as well as other beach areas. If you visit be sure to try Pirates Cove as it is a local favorite suggested by the host. The hostess was so very kind and available should there have been any requests.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We had a great time! We were allowed to check in early which was great because we were all coming from different states. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Carriere

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Vacation
Second vacation couldn't have been better. Relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Leisle Mims

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Why they chose this property

Our family has loved this property for over 30 years. Three generations have made memories of a lifetime here and plan to continue that for many generations to come. This is an ideal setting for you to create your family memories. Build sand castles, catch your first crabs, teach your children/grandchildren to swim, watch pelicans, osprey and bald eagles, see dolphins almost everyday. Meet a great blue heron who visits the dock and beach. Exhale, relax, enjoy and unplug. Create your own family's " Point of View"
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