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Winter Special, Steps to Sand & Pool: Fully Loaded

Family-friendly holiday home with water park, steps from Gulf Shores Beach

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Barefoot Bungalow, your cozy cottage beach escape
View from the famous Hangout (0.8miles away) walking distance
Master Bedroom King en Suite “Luxury Rest”
Communal Pool offering lounge chases for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation
Fully equipped Chef's Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8163.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Master Upstairs En-Suite

1 King Bed

Upstairs Third Bedroom

1 Crib and 2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk room private bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs main half bath

Toilet

Masters Downstairs En-Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Upstairs En-Suite private bathroom shower/tub

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Winter Special, Steps to Sand & Pool: Fully Loaded

🌊 Barefoot Bungalow | Luxury Gulf Shores Beach Retreat 🌊
Experience the best of both worlds at Barefoot Bungalow, a stunning 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath modern coastal home designed for comfort, relaxation, and unforgettable beach memories.

Top Amenities
1-minute walk to the beach 🏖️
Fully stocked beach cart: 8 chairs, towels, umbrella, toys, cornhole game, RTIC cooler 🏝️
Community pool just steps from your front door 🏊‍♂️
3BR / 3.5BA with en-suite or private bathrooms
Free high-speed Wi-Fi + Smart TVs (Netflix, Hulu & Disney+) 📺
Fully equipped kitchen & laundry 🍳🧺
Covered parking for 4 small/medium vehicles or 2 large SUVs 🚗

Entertainment & Extras
3 Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu & Disney+ 📺
Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout 🌐
Workstation desk in King en-suite 💻
Board games, puzzles, dominos, poker chips, and playing cards 🎲

Outdoor Features
Beach perks: 1-minute walk to the sand 🏖️
Fully-loaded beach cart: 8 beach chairs, towels, umbrella, beach toys, cornhole game, RTIC cooler 🏝️
Outdoor foot-wash station for rinsing off after beach days 🚿
Community pool just steps from your front door 🏊‍♂️

Nearby Attractions
Beach access just steps away for swimming, sunbathing, and sunsets 🌅
Gulf State Park – trails, fishing pier, biking, and nature views 🌿
Family fun: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Waterville USA waterpark, The Track 🐾
Dining & entertainment: The Hangout, Pink Pony Pub, local seafood spots 🍤
Water activities: dolphin cruises, fishing charters, paddleboarding 🚤
Historic site: Fort Morgan (short drive) 🏰

Inside the Home
Free Wi-Fi throughout 🌐
Smart TVs + streaming apps (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+) 📺
Fully equipped kitchen with cookware & appliances 🍳
Laundry facilities (washer & dryer) 🧺
Multiple bedrooms with en-suite or private bathrooms 🛌
Workstation/desk space 💻
👶 Family-Friendly Extras: Pack-n-play, high chair, and toddler rails for families with young kids 👶

Parking
Guests must park underneath the home
Fits up to 4 small/medium vehicles or 2 larger vehicles (trucks/SUVs) 🚗

❓ FAQ
Handicap accessible? ❌
Grill available? ❌
Pets allowed? ❌
Pool heated? ✔️
AC/Heat? ✔️ Central system 🌬️
During stay contact: Host Mira via platform, email, or customer service line

⚠️ Things to Know

Rental agreement sent after booking 📄
Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM ⏰
Exceptional cleanliness is our priority 🧼
Travel insurance recommended 🛡️
Minimum booking age: 21 years old 🔞

Have a larger group or need two homes? Ask us how we can make it work.
🌊 Barefoot Bungalow – Where luxury meets laid-back beach living 🌊

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement. Security Deposit Required - Varies Per Property Up to $500.00.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is 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 and Shrimpy's Mini Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Winter Special, Steps to Sand & Pool: Fully Loaded have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Winter Special, Steps to Sand & Pool: Fully Loaded?

As of 3 February 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winter Special, Steps to Sand & Pool: Fully Loaded on 4 February 2026 start from NZ$817.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Winter Special, Steps to Sand & Pool: Fully Loaded pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Winter Special, Steps to Sand & Pool: Fully Loaded?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Winter Special, Steps to Sand & Pool: Fully Loaded?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Special, Steps to Sand & Pool: Fully Loaded?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Winter Special, Steps to Sand & Pool: Fully Loaded located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location- quick walk to the beach. - very responsive host. House is beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay The host was always there to answer questions Place was clean spacious I loved that the bedrooms were on diff floors and each room had its own bathrooms Large kitchen and great porch where u could see water Will deff visit again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Wonderful

This was the perfect location to the enjoy the beach and have the space for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Beautiful property in an ideal location!

My daughter and six grandchildren and I had a wonderful stay at the Barefoot Bungalow!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gulf Shores

We had a great experience. The location, property and price were all great!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dexter N.

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

Weekend getaway

Awesome time, great communication with property management. Over all was very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

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

Perfect Rental!

Our entire group agreed that the owners of the Barefoot Bungalow had thought of everything. We all slept comfortably and had everything we needed to have a great stay. I can’t recommend this rental highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Lynsie S.

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

Beautiful house close to the beach!

We loved the size and location of this property. The house was well-appointed, and we had everything we needed down to the beach towels and cooler. It was a wonderful (and short!) walk to the beach. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

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

Fantastic Vacation Property!!

Everything from start to finish was excellent and well above and beyond all of our expectations! Could not have had a better experience with this property. Highly recommend!! The house is WELL equipped with EVERYTHING you need to have a relaxing time. All around amazing!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect size and close to beach

Was the perfect size house for us! They had all the beach supplies for you and the beach wagon was the best and so helpful when walking to the beach! Not in a congested part at all! So it was nice that we could get to and from beach house easy with no traffic. Drive a little down and orange beach is there as well and then flor-bama that was a little plus. We will definitely be booking again with them!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanja A.

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

Felt like home

The house was exactly as described,contact with the owners was top notch.The house was beautiful and very clean.The kitchen had everything you needed, but the absolute best was that the house came with beach equipment->a huge beach cart, chairs, umbrellas AND beach towels.All stuff we didn’t have to pack!! Thank you for having us, we had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely house!

We had a lovely but brief stay at Barefoot Bungalow. The house is clean and tastefully decorated. Sarah and Emile were attentive and easy to work with. Beach access is truly a minute walk and it is a gorgeous beach! Pool is small so difficult to access if another party is already there, but appeared clean and nice. Very comfortable beds and great attention to detail. Fit our family of 5 (3 teenagers) very comfortably. Would definitely come back and stay longer to take advantage of the space and games! Thank you Sarah and Emile!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

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

Awesome House, Awesome Hosts, Awesome Accommodations

Our family stayed at the Barefoot Bungalow and were impressed with all the accommodations the hosts had thought of. The house was beautiful and was stocked with all the kitchen items you would need to include your basic spices, coffee, creamer, etc. The bedrooms each had their own bathroom and they even had a crib and pack and play and fun board games and card games for everyone. The beach cart with sand toys, boogie boards, shovels, cooler, umbrellas, etc was amazing. The hosts also shared their favorite places to eat and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. The area was beautiful and there is so much to do here for all ages! We were able to walk to the shops and walk to the Sunliner Diner (must visit). We had the best time and are so thankful to have such a wonderful place to stay for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

tara s.

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

Beach house

House is nice and looked like it does in the photos. Close to the beach. Owner checked in a few times. All of the extra amenities were appreciated (beach chairs, towels, laundry detergent, etc). There was an issue with the fridge and the owner was quick to have someone to come out to look at it, but it couldn't be fixed until after we left. When we chose this house, we assumed that this neighborhood/development going to a quieter/family type neighborhood (since must be 25 years old to rent and had rules such as no parties, quiet after 10p), but a few of the houses on the row were rented to college-aged spring breakers. So it was loud until about 1 or 2am some nights, and we chose not to use the large deck b/c of this. But I understand the owner of this house does not have control over who rents the other houses. Overall it was a nice house and quick walk to the beach and some shops.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kristy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Safety issues

Got to the house, heat was off and it was 44 degrees, water was also turned off. Was able to get things turned back on, so thought we were good to go. About 90 minutes later, circuit breaker pops and half the lights downstairs go out. We check the panel and it can’t be reset and the two breakers for the ACU are HOT to the touch. I tried to contact the owners/agencies but was only able to get someone via text. They assure me it’s not an issue, but someone will come look. An hour later their handyman arrives (I’ll add another breaker popped twice during the hour we weee waiting, the one for the room where our 3 year old was sleeping). He also assures me it’s not an issue and we’re perfectly safe. He says he can remove the “bad breakers” if I really want, to which I say yes please. He starts looking at them then leaves saying. “I’ll try to get you guys out of here” meanwhile the panel is smoking. They were nice enough to let us stay in another property, which is fine, but it wouldn’t have been an issue if proper maintainence had been done on the house in the first place. If I hadn’t insisted on him coming to look and removing the breakers, it would have been a real safety issue for my family. After we moved, they didn’t say anything the rest of the weekend or follow up with anything other than automated messages. Overall just didn’t seem to care
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leilani W.

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

Barefoot Bungalow

Absolutely beautiful home! Great location! Hosts were great. Everything we needed for a week at the beach. We would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Absolutely Perfect Vacation!

This place was absolutely perfect. They have thought of everything you may need. Plenty of room, beautiful decor, and close to the beach. Couldn’t ask for more, great memories made here!

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Amazing for family with infant!

This was an amazing place to take my family. I have a 5 month old and this place had everything we needed. No packing a pak n play or high chair they had it all. We will be back next year for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Vacation

Very clean and roomy also close to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sherri G.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Sakhel

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Property built in 2018 and acquired by us as of March 2021. We have a passion to serve and provide 5 star service to each and every guests. We make ourselves as host available anytime of day by phone. We want to ensure a restful, relaxing, and rejuvenating vacation experience in the heart of Gulf Shores. We have a background in Healthcare and Real Estate and combined with our knowledge and love for customer service we decided the Vacation Industry is just right for our family.

Why they chose this property

Provide Luxurious 5 star vacation stays for guests. We are very family oriented and have a passion for the hospitality industry in serving each and every guests at Barefoot Bungalow.

What makes this property unique

Barefoot Bungalow in an ideal walkable location to East Beach/West Beach near downtown Gulf Shores, comes fully equipped with Amenities. Our family friendly home provides all cleaning supplies necessary for a comfortable home feel on vacation. Toilet paper, paper towels, soaps, detergents, shampoo/conditioner/lotions, linens, variety of pillows, beach towels/chairs/cart, high chair, pack n play, amongst other amenities to optimize your vacation experienceYour Cozy Vacation home awaits! Step inside Barefoot Bungalow, where every detail exudes laid-back luxury from the light-filled living spaces to the on-trend flooring, soft muted color tones and effortless flow from inside to the covered entertaining deck. Here, you can kick back and relax after a day at the beach as you gather with loved ones, enjoy refreshing afternoon drinks or Hot Cocoa during the winter months and make ever-lasting memories with friends.
Welcome Center: 4miles away
Sportsplex: 6.8 mile drive
Aquatic Center: 2.7 mile drive
Gulf Shores Beach: 2 min walk
Gulf State Park: 1.3 miles
Gulf State Park Pier: 0.7 miles
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo: 6miles
Waterville USA: 1.5miles
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge: 10.6 miles
Sailaway Charters Eco-Tours: 10miles
Coastal Segway Adventures: 0.7 miles
The Hangout: 0.8 miles
Dolphins Down Under: 8,6 miles for Dolphin watching
Big Beach Brewing Company: 3.7 miles

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