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A Step Away - Large, Luxurious House! (Only 1 Block from the Beach!)

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9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14269 sq m

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationGulf Shores Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationHangout Music Fest14 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaterville USA5 min drive
  • AirportGulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)7 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom #1 (1st Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 (1st Floor)

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3 (2nd Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1 (1st Floor)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2 (1st Floor)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #3 (2nd Floor)

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath (2nd Floor)

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

A Step Away - Large, Luxurious House! (Only 1 Block from the Beach!)

A Step Away is a 5 bedroom + bonus bunk room, 4 1/2 bath, 2,900 sq. ft. house located at 474 East 1st Avenue in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Max Occupancy: 14
Bed Sizes: 2 King, 3 Queen, 1 Twin over Twin Junior Bunk Bed, and 1 Sleeper Sofa
Parking: Up to 5 vehicles

*****THE PROPERTY*****

Break out the sunscreen and swimsuits for your stay at this sprawling 5 bedroom with a bonus bunk room, 4 bathrooms, and 1 half bath beach house in Gulf Shores! Walk only a block away for access to the crystal sands found on the beach or take a quick drive to the heart of the city to explore local shops and dining destinations!

Inside this 2900sq ft home, you'll be wrapped in luxury with 5 spacious bedrooms and a bonus bunk room spread out across 2 levels, 4 full sized bathrooms, and 1 half bath! The open living space offers an abundance of room for relaxing and enjoying a movie together as well as a dining area that has enough seats for 12 people between the 8 chair table set and 4 barstools at the bar height counter. The kitchen is fully equipped and has everything you might need to create any meal your heart desires, along with thoughtful extras like a pot filler behind the stove, beverage cooler, Drip-style coffee maker and Keurig, and icemaker! There's an additional den area with a wet bar offering additional cabinet space, full sized fridge and sink – providing an ideal spot to set up the perfect beverage station for mixing your favorite drinks and storing snacks and finger foods!

After you've taken a stroll to the nearby beach access or had a day full of fun at local attractions and you're ready to retire for the evening – there will be more than enough options for you and your travel companions to choose from! There are 5 full bedrooms, with 2 bedrooms featuring a king bed, 3 bedrooms featuring a queen bed, and a sleeper sofa in the living room. A bonus bunk room provides a twin over twin bunk, bringing the sleeping total to 14 people! Getting ready for bed or getting ready in the mornings for the day ahead will be a breeze as well, with 4 full sized bathrooms and a half bath. 3 of the bathrooms have showers and 1 has a tub/shower combo.

To access the beach, you only have to walk a block away to the nearest public beach access. You're also a short drive away from more access points in the center of the city, favorite dining locations, the Gulf Coast Zoo, numerous shops and several family entertainment destinations including The Track!

*****THE LOCATION*****

Whether you are looking for an adventurous or relaxing vacation, location is everything and our location lets you pick your own adventure! You are just minutes from every activity the island has to offer whether it's sport fishing on the Gulf, reading a book on the beach, parasailing, hiking the Backcountry Trails, shopping at numerous boutiques and souvenir stores, and only minutes away from the Wharf, the OWA Amusement Park and Entertainment Complex and Tanger Outlet Mall. Other features of Gulf Shores include "The Hangout" home to the famous "Hangout Music Festival" where you get to listen to your favorite bands with your toes in the sand. Local eateries are so abundant that it will be a challenge to visit each one during a single vacation! We hope you consider staying with us where you enjoy the benefits of an inclusive travel destination with the modern conveniences of home.

*****ADDITIONAL DETAILS*****

* RENTAL AGREEMENT: Rental Agreement must be signed to receive Check-In Information.

* AGE RESTRICTION: Policy strictly enforced 25 years or older with renter 25 years old staying in unit. No refunds for anyone trying to rent that is not at least 25 years old.

* PARKING: MAXIMUM of 5 vehicles per reservation parked under the house/driveway, no exceptions - STRICTLY ENFORCED. U-hauls, trailers, boats, jet skis, buses, etc. are not allowed on property.

* WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: While all Sands of Alabama rental units are set up for normal housekeeping, the properties will NOT have cleaning products or toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags and soaps intended to last for the duration of your stay. Each rental property is furnished with a STARTER SET of paper products for your first night. This set includes one roll of paper towels, a small bottle of liquid dish soap, one powder dishwashing packet, one can liner per trash can, one travel size hand soap and body soap per bathroom and one roll of bathroom tissue in each bathroom. Please bring extras.

* ABSOLUTELY NO PETS

* ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING

* CHECK-IN: After 4PM on the day your reservation begins. Early check-in is NOT possible.

* CHECK OUT: Check out time is 10AM. Check out after 10AM will be charged for an additional day.

* MONTHLY RENTALS: Available from November through February. Call for special monthly rates.

* PROPERTY MANAGER: This property is managed by Sands of Alabama Vacation Rentals.

Property manager

Sands of Alabama Vacation Rentals LLC
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Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, 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 Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. 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 State Park - 3 min walk
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 14 min walk
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hangout - 15 min walk
  • Sunliner Diner - 15 min walk
  • Pink Pony Pub - 20 min walk
  • De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 16 min walk
  • Foodcraft - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Step Away - Large, Luxurious House! (Only 1 Block from the Beach!) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Step Away - Large, Luxurious House! (Only 1 Block from the Beach!)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Step Away - Large, Luxurious House! (Only 1 Block from the Beach!)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Step Away - Large, Luxurious House! (Only 1 Block from the Beach!) located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park Fishing Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tabita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A step away
This wasn’t our original rental. A storm did some damage to our original rental. Management did an awesome job with giving us a new rental. The house was ABSOLUTELY beautiful and fitting for us! Will definitely rent with this company again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bach weekend
The location was a close 5 min walk to the beach. The house was clean and managed well. Close driving distance to Flora-Bama, the Coastal and hangout. Will definitely be visiting again in the further.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Roger C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for large groups
This is a great property! It's especially great for large groups (family reunions, conventions, etc). The kitchen is huge and well equipped. Would definetly stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Plenty of space, great location that’s within walking distance to all that Gulf Shores has to offer as well as public beach access
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cameran W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tennis Team Stay
This was our second year in a row staying at this location. The beds are comfortable, plenty of spare blankets and pillows, great air conditioning unit, and has plenty of room to host a large group. Sadly this stay was less desirable than the last. The walls were VERY dirty, mold on kitchen ceiling, pots in kitchen not clean, no hot water in main floor bathroom, master shower drain was so clogged that the bottom filled with water before you got finished showering. A good cleaning would have this place back to what the displayed pictures show.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sands of Alabama Vacation Rentals LLC

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Sands of Alabama Vacation Rentals is a local family-owned boutique style vacation property management company. We provide our guests with quality accommodations and professional staff. Please inquire or visit www.sandsofalabama.com for other properties in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.

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