😎 Night Heron E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location!

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A multi-story building with balconies, a 'For Rent' sign, and an ATM.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden fence, and a building in the background.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden fence.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gulf Shores Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    β€ͺ2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    β€ͺ12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    β€ͺ16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    β€ͺ7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

12 bedrooms (sleeps 36)

East 3rd Flr Middle BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

East 3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

East 3rd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

East 3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed

East Main Flr E BR

1 King Bed

East Main Flr W BR

1 King Bed

West 3rd Flr Middle BR

1 Single Bunk Bed

West 3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

West 3rd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed

West 3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed

West Main Flr E BR

1 King Bed

West Main Flr W BR

1 King Bed

10 bathrooms

East 2nd Flr E BR Bath

Toilet Β· Shower only

East 2nd Flr W BR Bath

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

East 3rd Flr NE BR Bath

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

East 3rd Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet Β· Shower only

East 3rd Flr S BR Bath

Toilet Β· Shower only

West 2nd Flr E BR Bath

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

West 2nd Flr W BR Bath

Toilet Β· Shower only

West 3rd Flr NE BR Bath

Toilet Β· Shower only

West 3rd Flr NW BR Bath

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

West 3rd Flr S BR Bath

Toilet Β· Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • β€ͺThe Hangout - ‬12 min walk
  • β€ͺSunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • β€ͺPink Pony Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • β€ͺThe Catch - ‬5 min walk
  • β€ͺWaffle House - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 😎 Night Heron E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 😎 Night Heron E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 😎 Night Heron E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 😎 Night Heron E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 😎 Night Heron E/W. 12BR, Heated Pools. Awesome place! Prime location! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Little Lagoon, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Hangout and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, great location, and great for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2026
πŸ₯³ Awesome! Thanks Michelle. Very clean, great location, and perfect for a big group β€” that's Night Heron doing exactly what she's built for! And with both the east AND west sides, that's two of everything and room for a real crowd. Thank you so much for the 5-star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Any suggestions for Night Heron? Or ready to gather the group for a return? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying in our home! πŸ–οΈ
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The home is beautiful!

Very enjoyable. It was large enough to accommodate our large family. Everyone had a great time. We enjoyed our vacation and would be happy to stay here again. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an absolute beauty of a home! The pools were beautiful the home was clean. The beach is across the street but there is no view of the beach. Stores were within walking distance.
The pool
The beach across from the house.
The sunrise from the balcony
The view across the street
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Hi Melissa! 🌟 Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We were absolutely thrilled to host your group at Night Heron (both East and West!). πŸ β†”οΈπŸ  It’s so wonderful to hear that you found the homes beautiful and cleanβ€”our team works hard to make sure everything is sparkling for your arrival! ✨🧼 We love that you enjoyed the 'best of both worlds' at this location. While these homes sit just one house back from the Gulf, being able to walk across the street to the beach and then stroll over to the local shops and restaurants makes vacation life so easy! πŸ”πŸ›οΈ Plus, having those beautiful private pools to yourself is the perfect way to cool off after a day in the sand. πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈπŸŒŠ We would love to have your crew back again! Booking both sides of Night Heron together is the ultimate way to have a 'private compound' feel for large families, and those dates tend to be snagged very early. πŸ—“οΈπŸ’¨ Don't delay on grabbing your spot for next yearβ€”we can't wait to see you back in Gulf Shores! πŸ–οΈβ˜€οΈ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas vacation

It is a great place for big family vacation with plenty of room to play games and 2 heated pools if the beach is to cold Close to the beach, close to restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2024
Thanks Paul! Hope to see you next year for the holidays! Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

Everything was Great!!! Othet than being Handicap Accessible. Highly recommend..Great Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2024
HI Reggie! Thanks! Glad you had a great time with your family! I think you meant "other than NOT being handicap accessible," and you are right, most homes on the beach, and especially duplex type homes due to how they are constructed side by side, are not particularly ADA (and aren't advertised as such) as they will always have the main living area one floor up (by code--everything is on "stilts" due to hurricanes etc) and the duplex type units usually have one straight shot of stairs up each level. That said, I DO have some bigger places with elevators.... and a few smaller ones that are all on one level (so only one flight to navigate then everyone is together). Those are all on the beach side so a bit more $$ but might be a good fit. Thanks again, and feel free to direct message me anytime if you have suggestions, or want to set up a return. Best wishes to you and yours. Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

We enjoyed everything on the trip!! Our accommodations were excellent for a group of 24!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2024
Yay! πŸ‘πŸ˜ŽπŸ–οΈ
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Night Heron

We had such a great time. It was perfect! Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved it

We really enjoyed our trip and your place was great. We loved it. We were happy with renting both sides and it accommodated all of my family. You made it so easy to book and check it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

We rented the East and West house and it was perfect for our extended family of 21. Fantastic location and very detailed and thorough communication with owners. No problems what so ever with our stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Wonderful! So happy to hear you and the crew all had a fantastic time in our home. With both sides, and the connecting door, I am sure there was plenty of room for everyone, and lots of togetherness, yet room to be apart too! Direct message me if you have any suggestions, or to set up that return trip too! Thanks again Selena! Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun family vacation

We had our family vacation at this home in the gulf shores and we had such a fun time. We had people ranging from the ages of almost 1- 60 and everyone enjoyed it! We did bring a gate for the stairs and I would recommend so if you have littles. Overall, we had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2024
Nice! Thank you for the warm fuzzies Lexi! Ready to return to our little stretch of paradise! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

House worked out great. Had a big group, 30+, and everyone had space. There is a large flight of stairs to get into the house and we had a few with that didn't do steps so well but that was the only thing mentioned. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Hi Kevin! Thank you so much for spending the New Years Holiday in our home! I am glad everyone had a great time! Yes... everything on the beach is a flight up, and then one of more levels beyond that. If folks have some stair difficulties, I do have a couple homes with elevators (really big, and beachfront, so a bit more) AND a few that are all on one level, so while those have a flight of stairs (with landings in the middle in most cases), once in, you are all together! Just an option, but Night Heron is so nice... and a great value too... that it can be hard to beat! Thanks again! Reach out when ready to explore the return! Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We rented two houses side by side. The units were clean and were just as advertised. They connected well, seemed like one large 12 bedroom house. Short walk to the beach.Pools were very nice and clean. We would recommend this rental to any family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you Betty! We are so glad your family enjoyed their stay. I love a duplex because it allows everyone to stay together without feeling like a pack of sardines πŸ™ƒ. If there is anything we can do for you and your family please let us know. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf Trip

This was our 33 annual Crazy Horse golf trip, we had 22 guys and the 2 houses suited us very well. We had groups hanging on the beach, pool and balcony each evening after golf. We are making plans to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Glad you all had a great time on the golf trip! Reach out and let's get those return dates on the calendar! Have a great summer. Thanks again! Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

The house is beautiful and the side by side worked well for our family. 22 of us stayed in the house comfortably. The house is located across the street from the beach and within walking distance from several places to eat and souvenir shops. Although nested between 2 liquor stores, we had no issues with passer bys during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Night Heron was AMAZING!

This is one AMAZING house! Everyone was in awe and had a splendid time. It was just perfect that there were doors that opened up to each side making it just one large house for everyone to move freely. Now we are onto planning for the next reunion in 2 years!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Night Heron for baseball tournament

Everything went well, you have a very nice home. We didn't play well this week, but we have a good team that should do well in the state.... Overall, the house was really nice and accommodates our team nicely. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect everything

This place was just perfect! Location is fabulous. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants! House was new and beautiful! We had a few minor hiccups (like a flickering light bulb in our bedroom), after a quick text they came out immediately and fixed it! Management easy to work with! We rented both sides and had 25 people. Enjoyed sitting on the porch and enjoyed the shared backyard! Beds comfortable! Would stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2024
Perfect! I love perfect. But... if you have any suggestions whatsoever, or when ready to come back, and save a little too, shoot me a direct message! Thanks so much Renee! Best wishes for the year. Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing trip... wonderful week

We had an amazing trip. The houses were really lovely-in great shape and we appreciated them coming to check on the water leak. Next year we're on the hook for Thanksgiving in Knoxville, but sometimes we go to the gulf for summer trips. I'll go direct to the bamabeachouses site when we do! Thanks for all the great info and emails. The communication was great... we really had a wonderful week.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

There ended up being 32 of us stay here and there was plenty of room, easy access to beach, walking distance from several shops and places to eat. It was easy to comminicate with property manager, we hwd 2 issues. 1 was water that she fixed within 20 minutes of call. And unfortunately the washer needed a new part but she did someone out promptly to try to fix. We had both sides so no big deal. We had a fantastic vacation and this is where we will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2024
Thanks Brittney. Glad you all had an awesome time. On the water, I understand that apparently someone in the group accidentally turned off the main water supply outside. Its somewhat near a faucet, and glad they explained that one. Again, glad you had a fantastic time! Reach out when ready to lock in the return to the Gulf!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great all around!

We had a group ranging 4 months to late 60s. Everyone had a great time. House was clean and great size. Having the door between to make it like it was one big house was perfect!! Great location to go to the beach and beach area wasn’t ever too busy to find a good spot. We had one small issue that the owners handled quickly and I only mention it because they were so fabulous at taking care of it. I would highly recommend bringing baby gates if you have any young ones in the group. Stairs are slippery and steep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2024
That's a huge crew, and great diversity! I am so glad everyone had a wonderful time, and I was happy to assist. Those wil littles should definitely plan to bring their own kid tested and mother approved gates. We do not, and management companies will not, provide them for liability reasons, and any you may find would be donations from prior guests so your mileage may definitely vary with those! At any beach home, because of the steps, I would recommend you bring, rent, or buy one on arrival that you are comfy with. Thanks again! Glad you all had a wonderful time in our home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful inside to out!

We had a great time!! The Night Heron was absolutely beautiful from inside to out and perfectly located between TWO liquor stores! LOL! Of course the Pearl spoiled us giving us beach access! Can you just by the condominium across from the Heron and knock it down? Hahaha! Only kidding! We absolutely loved the convenience of having a fridge on the bottom level for drinks by the pool!! We look forward to booking with you again very soon! You guys are always so pleasant to deal with and of course you have the prettiest homes! Prayers for a smooth hurricane season and minimal to no damage to any of your homes!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful winter trip

Our family decided to change up our smoky mountain retreat to do a beach trip this Thanksgiving. It was fun to do something different in the off-season, and these two connected houses were a great choice. We had a group of 35 people of varying ages and physical strengths, so having the two kitchens and different levels of living space was ideal. Both kitchens were well stocked and the houses were clean. The rental company did very well at communicating and sending emails before about the check-in process and things to do locally. To get to the beach, you can easily cross at the light on W. Beach Blvd., and then it’s just a short walk across a parking lot from there. We were worried that all of our cars wouldn’t fit, but there’s a lot of space under the house and in the gravel lot to accommodate them all. We had a great trip, and we would return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2024
😎😎😎
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had THE BEST time!

Oh my goodness is an understatement! We had THE BEST time! When we saw your place online, we were apprehensive at first because you never know if it will look like the pictures... Boy did it exceed our expectations! The overall design, the kitchen, the bathrooms, the balconies, the pool, the amenities... EXCEPTIONAL! You thought of everything... an ice maker!!!! We would definitely stay again and hope to do so. The management company sent me text messages and emails with codes and information which was so helpful. They even called one day to check in with us to make sure everything was good, very impressed with their service. The whole experience was fantastic! We wanted to do something special this year to celebrate, and your place was PERFECTION! The weather was absolutely beautiful as well, we just could not have asked for a better time so THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for providing a wonderful place for us to enjoy our family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This stay at Night Heron was wonderful! All 31 of my family stayed there and everyone had their own bed. The kitchen was stocked unlike vacation rentals in the past. It was plentiful with plates, silverware and cooking pots, pans, and baking needs. Sitting on the front porch watching people walk by was fun as well as watching the storms come and go. The pool was a huge hit with the grandkids, as they were in it every day. Every bedroom had it's own bathroom which helped a lot when it came time to shower. The livingroom was so cozy with comfortable chairs and sofa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday Trip

Me and my family really enjoyed our stay. We were looking for a place that all of us could get together at once for Christmas and I can across this place. We rented both sides and had a great time. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you so so much Erika! I am so happy to hear you all had such an excellent family Christmas in our home! I look forward to having you all again next time! Reach out directly when ready to lock that in, or if you have any suggestions whatsoever! Thanks again and best wishes for the New Year! Rick
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