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🥳 Summer Sale! First 2! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Pool
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18266.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

3rd Flr SE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SE Middle BR

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr SW BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SW MIddle BR

1 King Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Flr Master BR

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor 1/2 Bath

Toilet

3rd Floor East Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Floor West Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Master BR Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

🥳 Summer Sale! First 2! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!

Blue Heron
2175 West Beach Blvd

25-02-22. Summer on Sale! Quick 'escape the cold' summer sale! First 2 bookings get 15% off. This is ALREADY priced in and should show as a strikethrough/discount on the booking page. Fab place... for less! Act quick, 2 will go fast! Spring dates too!

2025-02-23. Brand new virtual tour up now, and the new HDR photography up soon! Wow! What a great looking place! :-)

So cute. So nice. Beachfront 5BR sleeps up to 18. Wide open beach feels like your own. Expansive views from the BIG decks. Whether sunrise or sunset, coffee or cocktails, you'll love it! Guest favorite since we bought it. The heatable pool is in! It is 21x11x5 and sheltered under the southern side of the home. New pool pics too! Extraordinary place! Come relax in our home.
Wifi! You bet. Strong. Very usable for work or play. A Keurig, and two drip coffee makers, because... coffee! Coffee not your thing? Ice! Stand alone ice maker, and ice maker in the fridge too. Roku on the main living room tv for those who want to login to their streaming services from the vacation!

More! Many summer weeks gone already! Get it before it's gone.

We've christened her the Blue Heron, because she reminds us a bit of that majestic seaside bird, plus check out that blue, and the reflection of the sky too!

Bedding includes

Main Floor Master Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Middle Bedroom" King
3rd Floor SW Middle Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King
Bonus Room: Twin Bunk
Bonus Room: Two Twin Day Beds in living space

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

LOCATION!
OMG. The BEST wide open beach area right behind your home, and those views from all the BIG decks? Oh so awesome! Beachfront. Yeah, THIS is beachfront!

POOL?
You bet! Absolutely. Awesome heatable pool sheltered under the home for a little respite from the hot hot hot of the sun! Private heatable pool. No sharing. 20x10x3-5' Rectangle, and added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82-84' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge that varies by season and is per night for length of stay (the 12 month range has been $65-85 depending on season) gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and any time up to at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too. The pool is beachside, in the sun, with an expansive deck area around it, PLUS a nice shaded and sheltered area to escape the heat, right under the home. Nice!

EXTRA FRIDGE (and an ice maker too)
Extra fridge? Of course! Full size extra fridge, right around the corner from the kitchen! Oh, and under counter ice maker too (and one in the fridge... because... ice!).

BEACH ACCESS
Um, yeah! BEACHFRONT. Right out the back door. Nothing between you and the water but sand!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for 4-6 cars.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero 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 > 250Mb 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!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
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 or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, 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.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire. Subject to restrictions which often vary by season. Again, please inquire.

Snowbirds welcome. Inquire for best rates. No smoking please. Kids welcome! Weddings and reunions okay too!

And if Blue Heron is not quite the right size, we own several more homes, bigger, smaller. What do you need? Also also! Blue Heron is only a couple doors east of Dancing Dolphin (and that many west of Egret and Erica's Sandpiper) so you can be close but not too close to other people if that's the way you roll!

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties.
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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 on the beach. 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

  • West Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🥳 Summer Sale! First 2! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! have a pool?

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

Is 🥳 Summer Sale! First 2! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🥳 Summer Sale! First 2! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🥳 Summer Sale! First 2! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🥳 Summer Sale! First 2! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from West Beach and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Spring Break 2025

The house was amazing. Great for large families.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl I.

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

Spring Break 2025

Property was exactly as listed. Very clean. Perfect location for our family. Much better than staying on a crowded beach.Rick and Susan were the best hosts ever!Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bliss A.

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

Perfect for families

Stayed here with whole family and couldn’t have asked for a better beach access. House was clean and spacious and just what we needed. Would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Great beach location, nice pool to cool off.

Great beach location, nice pool to cool off.
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10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

Great family beach house

Great views and secluded area. Would happily rent here again.
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10/10 Excellent

AJ S.

Perfect getaway vacation

Right on the beach, and gorgeous location. Easy check-in process and very professional. Would stay again for sure! Perfect getaway vacation

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Beach week was great

Plenty of room for everyone! Private beach access makes all the difference and this property did not disappoint. Close to many dining options too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

SHANNON S.

Perfect Location!

Location was perfect! Just steps from the beach! House accommodated our party of 14 very well.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette W.

Beautiful property - we'd love to rent again!

Beautiful property. The house is beautifully maintained located directly on the beach. We loved our week in Gulf shores and will definitely rent this house again.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Family Vacation

Met family from Georgia there and was a great place for all of us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Meaghan K.

Zen getaway

Awesome location, pool was amazing. Quiet and serene. Definitely recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Great vacation!

We had a great vacation at your home. The accommodations were great for our family and we had everything we needed. The house was clean and well maintained.
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10/10 Excellent

Peyton C.

Very close to shopping and eating... the beach is your backyard

Cleanly home, great outdoor seating, pool was a cool dip from being on the beach all day. Very close to shopping and eating and the beach is your backyard, would recommend this home for anyone with big families or groups! Great amount of room for everyone!
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Amazing dream vacation!

Thank you for sharing your home with my family. It was exactly as advertised and very clean. We had the most amazing dream vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley Y.

Clean, convenient, and cozy!

Home was very nice and accommodating, beautiful ocean view. Our family truly enjoyed it. Was clean, convenient and cozy. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Riley C.

Breathtaking views

Awesome space, breathtaking views, and quick responses if you need help with anything!

10/10 Excellent

Salah A.

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

Blue Heron

Great place, great views, great HEATED pool (that was a plus in December!). Will come back again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Grandkids were in heaven

We had a great time. Local management came quickly to address a pool issue and were very pleasant to deal with.... We enjoyed our trip very much. Loved the big porches, beach access and the pool! My grandkids were in heaven. I would stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Marc N.

Great Week!

Great week with the family. Enjoyed walking down our steps onto the beach, which was quiet. Having the pool for the grandkids was a plus.
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Loved our second stay at Blue Heron. Spotless place. Beautiful views. And responsive host!

This was our second stay here. A great place for our family to gather and enjoy the beach! Rick was friendly, responsive, and helpful. Though we have been vacationing in the area for 32 years, he suggested some good places we didn't know about. Especially enjoyed the deck. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!

8/10 Good

Albert H.

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

D sawp

good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Blue Heron

We had the best time! Hope we can come back in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Lana T.

Amazing deck over a beautiful beach!

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. We spent most of our time on the wonderful decks or at the beautiful beach area. The house was clean, had plenty of storage and was large enough to accommodate everyone without feeling like our large party was crowded. We would love to visit this home and area again.
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10/10 Excellent

Medea K.

Loved the decks!

Big house and a fantastic location. Enjoyed both decks for drinking tea and enjoying family meals. Heated pool was nice, my 6 month old loved it. I hope to be back next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Ashlee S.

Perfect house for family vacation!

Perfect house for family vacation! The pool was great during a few rainy mornings and the top deck was one of our favorite spots! Saw many dolphins from the deck! Love the double fridges and ice machine! Lots of room for drinks and a big family's supply of food for the week!

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!

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.

Why this one? Oh come on! Its so cute! And its just like home. Check out the welcome sign and the master bath: Relax!

Sometimes you want to be on the beach, but in a home that feels like, well, home! Blue Heron is just that. In fact, it has been owner-occupied until we bought it midsummer 2019. It has all the touches of home. Though perhaps a little more organized than mine--I blame the kids...

Blue Heron is uber-cute, has lots and lots of beach, is secluded, and just a couple doors down from our Dancing Dolphin, another home that is well, a home away from home!

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.

Why this one? Oh come on! Its so cute! And its just like home. Check out the welcome sign and the master bath: Relax!

What makes this property unique

Sometimes you want to be on the beach, but in a home that feels like, well, home! Blue Heron is just that. In fact, it has been owner-occupied until we bought it midsummer 2019. It has all the touches of home. Though perhaps a little more organized than mine--I blame the kids...

Blue Heron is uber-cute, has lots and lots of beach, is secluded, and just a couple doors down from our Dancing Dolphin, another home that is well, a home away from home!

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