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😎 Night Heron, East. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18244.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

3rd Flr Middle BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed

Main Flr E BR

1 King Bed

Main Flr W BR

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

2nd Flr W BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Flr NE BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr S BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

East 2nd Flr E BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

😎 Night Heron, East. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!

Night Heron, East Unit
504 West Beach Blvd

Night Heron, East Unit. 6BR 5BA Beachview Beauty. Brand new in Summer 2021 and all 5 star stays since! Folks LOVE Night Heron. Private Pool PER SIDE. Perfect location. West Beach. East side of duplex. Close to everything, including the beach! Easy beach access across street. Cross at the Stop Light right outside! Awesome, affordable. Location. Location. Location!

This listing is for the Night Heron's EAST Unit, sleeping 18.

We own both the the Night Heron, East Unit, and the Night Heron, West, Unit, or you can book them together as a 12BR, sleeping 36, as the Night Heron, East & West! Private pool PER SIDE! However you choose to slice and dice it, it will be a great stay!

BRAND NEW in 2021. High end features and furnishings. Awesome open floor plan on main level. Well accommodated kitchen with island.

LOCATION!
Walkable to Bahama Bob's, Hangout, so much more! Convenient to walk to ice cream, Island Outfitters (right across 4th street!), beverage store, Italian ice, and more! 10 minutes walk to the Hangout, 2 minutes to Bahama Bobs (we are EAST of Bahama Bobs). So close to everything, yet in your own private duplex, whether you rent one side, or both, you get your own private pool (TWO if you rent both sides!). No sharing unlike condos etc!

POOL?
You bet. Private PER SIDE! EACH UNIT has its OWN private pool. No sharing.
Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a per night surcharge for length of stay (gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Any online quote will show the optional fee and its current pricing. You may also add it after booking by simply requesting the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too.

Each side of the Night Heron sleeps 18 in beds. NO SLEEPER SOFAS

BEDDING:
Main Floor E Bedroom: King
Main Floor W Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NE Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: King + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: 2 Twin over Full Bunks (sleeping up to 6)
3rd Floor S Bedroom: King

All bedrooms have private suite bathrooms, except the bunk room. One bedroom's bathroom on each floor has hallway access as well for common use.

EXTRA FRIDGE
We added an extra fridge in an outside storage area. Pull up, unload. Done. Need a beverage while at the pool? Walk over to your fridge without having to trek inside. Full size extra fridge!

BEACH ACCESS
Beach access could not be easier! The 4th Street public beach is right across the street. How do you get there? Walk out the door, go to to the stop light in front of the property, push button, and cross the street! No crossing random places or getting yelled at for short cutting through private property!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for 4 cars per side (2 under the side, 2 in front of the side). Additional overflow parking is available a few blocks away if needed and by request.

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 solid and ran > 100Mb 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, GRILLS 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 both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.
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No smoking please. No pets.

Night Heron https://www.vrbo.com/2321192 12BR (2x6BR)
Night Heron East https://vrbo.com/2320929 6BR
Night Heron West https://vrbo.com/2320976 6BR

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

No events allowed
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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
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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gulf State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 😎 Night Heron, East. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous! have a pool?

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

Is 😎 Night Heron, East. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 😎 Night Heron, East. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 😎 Night Heron, East. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 😎 Night Heron, East. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Great place

Was a great place to stay, everything was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ok S.

Night Heron East

Great place to take a large group or family! [😎 Thank you! DM us anytime if you have suggestions or would like to come back! 🙏]
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Night Heron was great. Will be back!

It was great! Once we can all get our dates together for next year we plan to book again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home![👍 Glad you had an awesome time at Night Heron again! 😎 Shoot us a note when ready to lock in that return... again!😉 Ty!🙏]

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Great Home

Great property, very comfortable with all the necessities needed. Very clean and well kept! Me and my family had a great time at our stay. Very good location with easy beach access. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Great house and location

We enjoyed our stay at Gulf Shores. It was our first time there, but it will not be our last. From check in to check out, the process was very easy. We all enjoyed the beautiful house, pool and the easy beach access. The house was clean and decorated nicely. I would highly recommend-5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Family vacation

Great place, would go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rhoni L.

The house was great!

The house was great!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Amazing location and property

Absolutely loved! Definitely will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

We will be back!

We go every year for a conference and we absolutely loved this house and how convenient it was to everything. The rooms and bathrooms were nice, we never ran out of hot water, great extra fridge downstairs. We had a wonderful time. We will definitely be back. [😎😎😎 Yay! Glad to hear it was perfect place and location for your annual trip! Really appreciate the super nice review, and we are hear for you when ready to lock in the return trip next year! Thanks so much Kristina! 🙏]

10/10 Excellent

travis r.

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

Nice,convenience good location

Nice property close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Highly recommend

Had a great time. Beautiful unit. Would recommend as a nice place to vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Perfect place with plenty of space.

This house was perfect. Very clean, very spacious, and very close to everything in Gulf Shores.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey G., Owensboro, KY

Great house and location

Your house was great for our large family, it's been one of our favorites! The only disappointment we had is that there was no heater on the pool. The location was great as well.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Perfect Property

Spacious and beautiful home in Gulf Shores. Great location to the beach, restaurants, and shops. I'd highly recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Traci H., Lawton

Night Heron East

We have enjoyed the time and you have a great property.

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

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

Perfect place for our family vacation!

The house was very accommodating with comfortable beds, a well stocked kitchen, plenty of seating in the living room/kitchen area. Being only a short walk from the beach was ideal, and having the private pool was a big plus for us. We’re already talking about our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Great beach house!

This house was perfect for our family! Location was great, lots to do around us, kids could ride their bikes or walk. Beach was a short walk across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Wonderful time at Night Heron

We had a wonderful time. The family fell in love with the house. Only suggestion I have is the washer need instructions on have to operate it Tvs also was a little difficulty to operate. Overall it was great. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Great place to stay

A group of us stayed here for the beach volleyball Championships. We had all been to Gulf Shores several years in a row so we knew the area and this was a great location for our needs. We could quickly walk to the beach and restaurants. The house was clean and new and for everyone comfortably. We had a small problem with hot water when we checked in but the property manager replied immediately and got it taken care of. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Great vacation spot

Very nice place for the family. Plenty of space for adults and kids to be together or have some distance. Pool was a hit and beach access was very convenient. The extra fridge by the pool area was great too. Within walking distance to a variety of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Great family vacation!

Perfect place for our extended family of 13. Plenty of room for all of us. Close to the beach and we loved having our own pool. Ice machine was a nice bonus. Couldn't ask for anything more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet C., Stanton, AL 36790

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

Great vacation home

Night Heron East was perfect in every way. Our family had plenty of room and we like sitting on the porch and watching traffic and people. The private pool was just right to relax in every evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Piper V., Lynchburg

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

Amazing Beach House

We had an amazing time with our group who was in Gulf Shores for a volleyball tournament. Location is great and so walkable. The house itself was perfect with everything we could have needed and tons of room. Loved the pool and the overall vibe of the place. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lucie M.

Fantastic!

The stay was fantastic and the local management company was extremely responsive and informative during our stay. Overall it was a fantastic house to stay in!😎😎😎 Yay! Thanks Lucie! Glad you had a... fantastic!!! stay in our place and that Bama Beach Houses rocked they stay too. Shoot us a note if you have ANY suggestions whatsoever, or if you need help setting up a return trip to Night Heron! Thanks again!🙏]

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Big and spacious. Everyone had enough space. Minor manitance was taken care of quickly. There were no surprises. Property was has shown on site. Overall I was very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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!!

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.

What makes this property unique

Sometimes you want to be RIGHT at the beach, but not pay for being right ON the beach. Night Heron is the perfect balance. It is located in the middle of West Beach Blvd. It is directly across West Beach from the beach -- check out the aerial and pool shots -- and it has a private pool for each side of the duplex. Yet... it is thousands less per week than an equivalent home right across the street. Have some of those too, if that's your preference, but if you want to save some dough while staying in a great place, Night Heron is a perfect fit!

Oh, and its only a couple blocks west of Bahama Bobs, Hangout, Waves Grocery, Ice Cream, Seafood, and the Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails. Easy for an evening stroll, or a midday ice cream or beverage run!

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English

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