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Pet Friendly- Spacious 2BR/2BA, ONE BLOCK TO GULF 'The Island Sun'

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Gulf State Park

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Fully equipped kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterville USA
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly- Spacious 2BR/2BA, ONE BLOCK TO GULF 'The Island Sun'

Across from public beach access, approx 100 yard walk. Book your vacation rental now! Beautiful spacious beach house with 2 bedrooms furnished with king size beds in each bedroom, one bonus room with a twin bunk bed, ample closet space, 2 full baths. Maximum 5 people. Completely furnished. Large flat screen HD television in living room plus TV's in all bedrooms. Beach access across the street.(approx 1 block walk to the beach). All the amenities of staying at your own home versus being in a condo or high rise building. We don't supply beach chairs, umbrella's or towel's.
1 small pet allowed for a fee of $75.00; an additional pet may be negotiated. 1 Crate is supplied with the home in case you need to crate your pet while you are out.
Property is monitored.
Located a few blocks east of Hwy 59 and the beach road. Walking distance to Sea-N-Suds, Desoto's Restaurant, Pink Pony, the Hang Out, Mikee's Seafood, Shrimp Basket and other shops including a Dollar General. You can also walk to the Shrimp Festival held every year at Hwy 59 & the Beach Rd. Watch the fireworks from the porch for the 4th of July. 10 minute ride to the famous 'Wharf' in Orange Beach, with live entertainment, great restaurants, and a movie theater! 15 minutes to the Foley Outlet Mall. The Gulf State Park with bike trails and the longest fishing pier on the Gulf Coast (1500 feet) is less than a mile away.

Fully equipped eat in kitchen, includes all appliances, inside laundry. Towels & linens are supplied. Mr. Coffee coffee pot. Charcoal grill downstairs. Snow birds welcome! Dish satellite, local telephone service, WiFi internet and full home air purification system. Bring extra paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, laundry detergent, dish soap, soap, charcoal, lighter fluid, etc. We do not supply unlimited amounts of products. No beach chairs or beach towels are supplied.





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Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 pet is allowed. A second pet may be negotiated.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
On porch

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Maximum 5 people allowed. If your inquiry/booking is for 2/3 guests and you decide to add 1 or 2 more, you will be charged an extra fee/night/person.
Absolutely No pets on Furniture! You will be given a keyless entry code within 3 days of your arrival. Leave 1 key in lockbox in case of lost key.
Please replace the keys in lockbox upon departure.

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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly- Spacious 2BR/2BA, ONE BLOCK TO GULF 'The Island Sun' pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly- Spacious 2BR/2BA, ONE BLOCK TO GULF 'The Island Sun' ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly- Spacious 2BR/2BA, ONE BLOCK TO GULF 'The Island Sun' ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly- Spacious 2BR/2BA, ONE BLOCK TO GULF 'The Island Sun' located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Orange Beach Beaches and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 184 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great and within walking distance of public beach access 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious, quiet and close to the beach and other activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita C G.

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

Great Time!

Awesome location. Close to restaurants and the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Lots of places close to walk and drive to. House was pleasant to just sit around and do nothing. Shrimp festival was going on so streets were blocked and crowded. Only thing I would suggest is to do some maintenance to the front door so you don't have gaps to let in drafts and insects. Otherwise we had a good time and would go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

leslie b.

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

Perfect location

We enjoyed how the beach access was so close as well as walking distance to shopping & restaurants. The house was exactly as listed. We would definitely rent this property again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

hayley a.

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

Vacation

Great Vacation rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

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

Lovely house, decorated well, very clean with plenty of housewares, linens and appliances.

We loved this home and look forward to renting again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Justin T.

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

Property Review

Overall, the house was everything we needed for the week we were there. Close enough to walk to the beach, close to stores and restaurants, but far enough off of the main streets to be peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angeleen C.

Amazing!

Such an amazing home and a short walk to the beach. Fully stocked kitchen and grill was wonderful! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

sherri u.

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

A walk to the beach

We had a nice visit. We went to Gulf Shores for a Nationals softball tournament. It was a bit to travel to the Foley sports complex, but perfect to walk to the beach. The house was just the right size for our family and had a full kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Family Beach Trip

This was just what we needed for our short stay in Gulf Shores! It was only a 5 minute walk to the beach, so no worries about ouvli
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Candi S.

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

Spring break trip 2025

Property was exactly as described. It had plenty of space, the beds had super soft sheets and one of the most comfortable mattresses I’ve seen in a rental in awhile. Not gonna lie it was the little touches that make me want to rent this unit every time such as spices in the kitchen, aluminum foil and quart sized storage baggies, more than one dern dishwasher pod, charcoal and lighter fluid, cleaning stuff, and so many other little things you hate to not have in a pinch at the beach. Communication was on point and it was clean! Thanks for a wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Perfect getaway

Great location just a few minutes walk to the beach! The house was clean and spacious just as described. Very close to shopping and dining. Excellent communication with the owner. We look forward to staying here again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

All expectations met

The property was as described and there were no disappointments. The property manager was very responsive via the app and email. Everything worked and we had a wonderful stay! We would definitely stay here again if we ever return to Gulf Shores!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill G., Valparaiso

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

Great time

The house was perfect for our family. Close to the beach. House location was nice and quiet. Comfortable bed. Full kitchen, the pots and lans could use updated. Washer and dryer worked great, which was awesome to have! I would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry L.

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay very much. Loved all the space and the beds were wonderful as all the other guests have commented. Was very peaceful and great neighbors. Was close enough to the beach. If you needed to watch TV you sure would not have a problem finding something lots of options. Thanks for the great stay and definitely would come back again.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby F.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time. Great location with close beach access. Very clean and safe neighborhood! Only suggestion would be to get non stick cookware. We will definitely be back next year!! 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Port St Lucie, FL

Great house and perfect location!!

We spent our annual family vacation here. Our 4 kids and dog loved it. It was the perfect location, within walking distance to the beach and night fun yet quiet enough to sit on the front porch and enjoy the atmosphere. The house is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need, more than we expected. The house was the perfect size, spacious and comfortable. The owner Al, was an absolute pleasure to work with and helped to make our family vacation an amazing success. We can't wait to plan our next vacation. We definitely look forward to visiting the Island Sun again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ken D.

Very good.

Very good. The only issue we had was the handle in bath tub needs repair. Minor problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Lawrence B.

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

Fall Break

The unit is an older property that is showing some wear. One of the items that immediately stuck out was the mildewed dirty shower curtain liner in the master bath. Those are relatively cheap at most dollar stores, this one had not been changed in a very long time. The house was clean and furnishings were nice. Overall we had a great stay and enjoyed the beach daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna T., Constable NY

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

Very nice getaway home

Outside could use a little TLC, but the inside definitely made up for this..very spacious and beautifully decorated with king size beds in both bedrooms..plenty of room for guests..bbq grill provided which didn’t use..property is very close to great restaurants, many within walking distance..the beach is pretty close and is beautiful although because of corona virus, I only had the first 2 weeks of our 4 week stay to enjoy, but that of course is no fault of the owner. This is a great area for walking and biking. The owner was very helpful and called when we arrived and suggested good restaurants to try both in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Would love to come back again when our country is not in crisis. My only complaint is the outside porch furniture needs to be replaced..very uncomfortable and a lounge chair would have been very nice..also would have liked to have a sand/beach chair to bring to the beach as it is $35 per day to rent a chair on the beach. We do not have enough room in our vehicle to bring a lounge or beach chairs..Overall this is a very nice home and I would definitely recommend to others
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay very close to the beach very convenient and quiet neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Q.

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

Quick beach get away

This property is just a short walk to the beach and many restaurants and still the area is very quiet. The property manager was quick to respond to a few questions we had, check-in was a breeze. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house close walk to the beach . Had one issue that was quickly fixed by the property management. I liked the outside shower to get sand off before going inside . The only thing I would fix/say the pillows in the house was to flat for my liking but that’s a personal preference. So I would bring your own if you like a thick or firm pillow . I would stay here again for sure .
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

The residence was exceptional, located just one block from the golf of Mexico or whatever name you would like to change it to . It is in close proximity to a wide variety of dining options. The host was exceptionally easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Rhonda Pakyz

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My family and I enjoy going to Gulf Shores; I found and bought this special spacious home. We love relaxing on the beach and getting away from it all! Although I come from one of the best restaurant cities in the US I look forward to the excellent food (especially seafood) in the area. Great food, fishing, golfing, biking and shopping all within a few hundred feet of the Gulf and its activities. Prefer weekly rentals for June & July. Please note that the manager asks that that the initial guest inquiry contain the actual number of guests to be in the home.

Why they chose this property

This location is excellent and convenient near famous Desotos Restaurant, Oyster House, The Hang Out, Bahama Bob etc. Beach access across the street. The East beach continues to Gulf State Park beach and the fishing pier. Large bedrooms with King Size beds, spacious living areas. Near Hwy. 59 & the 'T', (the beach road). Prefer weekly rentals for June & July.

What makes this property unique

Prefer weekly rentals for June & July. Completely furnished - just bring your personal belongings, relax and enjoy. Excellent location in the middle of most activities but with the privacy of a single family home. Across the street from public beach access.
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