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Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access

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A two-story house with a balcony, a picnic table, and a blue trash bin.
A room with pink walls, a sloped ceiling, and large windows. There is a table with chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.
A kitchen with a sink, a countertop, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a lamp, a framed picture, and a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Gulf Shores Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Primary bath (en suite)

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Tropic Falls at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and Waterville USA. With power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 20 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access on 1 January 2027 start from NZ$1,575, 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.

How much is parking at Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 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. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this house, beach access was extremely easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and love the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
It was a pleasure to host you, we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Lori, seems very nice. She communicates well
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great! Very close to beach. House was very clean. First house we stayed at that didn’t have beach chairs but I knew that ahead of time. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad the location worked out well for you and that you found the house clean—that means a lot to us. You're right that we don't provide beach chairs. It's one of the few things we've decided to leave to our guests, mostly for logistical reasons, so we appreciate you noting that you knew ahead of time and planned accordingly. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay, and we'd love to host you again whenever you're back in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was slightly concerned about a pet friendly home due to allergies but the house was super clean and had no issues at all. The location is a very close walk to the beach and easy access to everything you need. Lori is an amazing host and quick to respond to any questions. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Thank you Beth and I'll pass on your comment to our amazing housekeeping team. They really are the superstars that keep things running for us. I'm very glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll consider visiting us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is wonderful. Right next to a public beach access, water is in view from the living room everything you would want for just across the street from the beach. Size is what you expect, plenty of room for a family or a couple of couple friends sharing a home. The only negative is the property is showing its age a little bit, but well worth the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and great location! We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Closer to the beach than I thought. Great surprise! Awesome location near all the shops and restaurants. Clean, cozy, and spacious. Quiet at night. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Hi Kate, So glad you enjoyed the property. We fell in love with it when we rented in 2021 because of the location. Close enough to everything, but far enough to escape the crowds. We're happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

This home has a great location and Wonderful owners!Had a lovely visit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was PERFECT! The hosts were absolutely lovely! They were extremely kind and accommodating! The communication was excellent!! The house has an amazing location. It is so close to the beach (and sea turtle hatching locations!) as well as to restaurants and everything else you would need. There is a wide walking trail on the street directly behind the house which we utilized each day to run as well as to walk our dog. The home itself has everything you need and the beds were very comfortable. It was very clean and check out was so easy. We would love to stay here again!! We appreciate the hosts allowing us to rent their home! It was absolutely ideal!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2026
Thank you!!! We would love to host you again and are so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quick vacay!

Great place that is steps away from the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

It was a lovely property in the perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the deck!!

Loved the deck, nice location...
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Great location. House has good location and room. Some furniture has wear and tear and needs replacing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just book it

We had such a wonderful nice peaceful stay! A super easy walk to the beach! No loud noises. Highly recommend that you just book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you Brandi! We don't rent our house yearround so It's hard for us to get reviews. We really appreciate you staying and taking the time for feedback. Glad you had a great vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location & comfortable home

Check-in process was very easy & communication with homeowner was great. Beds & living area were comfortable. It was extremely easy to walk across street for beach access & there’s an outdoor shower to get the sand off. The only issue we had was it seemed that the dishwasher wasn’t getting things clean, but we just hand washed & it was fine. Overall a great place to stay & would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls getaway

Perfect place for our get away. Easy walk to beach. Would have been nice if there had been beach chairs and umbrellas for renters to use. Interior could use a little upkeep and furniture needs to be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in
The house was nice. It needs updating. The carpet had many pet stains throughout. The shower is small and difficult to use. The furniture is adequate but could be more comfortable. The furniture in the dining area is not comfortable. The kitchen was adequately stocked. One of the rockers on the deck was broken. It would be nice if beach chairs and umbrellas were provided. The communications could have been more peronally proactive and engaging. Despite these comments, we enjoyed the stay and will consider that property again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, and for your kind words about the home. We're grateful you enjoyed your stay and would consider returning. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered. Unfortunately we weren't aware of these concerns until after you checked out—had we known during your stay, we would have worked to address them right away. Please know that your comments are genuinely helpful, and we're taking them to heart. You're absolutely right that some updates are due. We've already had the carpets professionally deep-cleaned to address the pet stains, and we're reviewing the dining and living room furniture to see what improvements we can make. We were surprised to hear about the broken rocker on the deck, as it was a newer Polywood piece—but these things happen, and it's already being repaired. Since taking over the home in 2022, improving it has been a gradual process that we've taken great pride in. Your point about communication is well taken. We should share a little context: we're not a management company or rental agency—we're a family that offers our home for rental part of the year and uses it personally the rest of the time. We were traveling ourselves with limited email access during your visit, which is why we were a little extra quiet at the time. That said, we're putting steps in place to check in more proactively going forward. Thank you again for your thoughtful review and for giving us the opportunity to improve. We'd be delighted to host you again, and we're confident your next stay will be even better.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sibling Reunion

Every year my brothers and I get together for a few days. This year we chose Gulfshores as the destination. The house was great for 3 couples. The beds were all comfortable and there was ample seating in the living room and dining room. The kitchen had plenty of plates, cups, pans and utensils. I expected there to be spices or foil or bags, because in all the other houses I’ve rented these are items that are left in the house by previous guests. I’m not sure if no other guests left things or someone took them. Either way, if you plan on cooking with more than salt and pepper bring your own spices.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The lazy turtle was just right

Short 3 min walk to the beach. The master bed was great. The spare rooms mattresses were not as comphy. No streaming on TV's unless you sign into your own accounts. Kitchen had all that you needed minus salt and pepper. Washer and dryer were fantastic. Plenty of seating. Sad the deck wasnt covered because it rained a bit every day. The property owner was super accommodating when i asked about a charcoal grill...she had one delivered the next day. 😊. Sad that there were no boogie boards or chairs or umbrellas for the beach left
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family trip

The location was great and plenty of room to spread out. However, there could definitely be some updating. The recliner is completely torn up and doesn’t recline and it hurts to sit on because of the tears in the “leather.” Most of the dishes that were in the cabinets had dried food on them. We quickly realized the dishwasher does not get dishes clean. The outdoor shower did not work and the grill definitely could use replacing. We did love that there were fans in all the rooms. Overall it was a nice place, just needs some updates and maintenance
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2025
Thanks so much for the feedback. Replacing the recliner has been on the "to do" list since we purchaed the property in 2021...but this year we're making it happen. Hope you'll join us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication: The hostess communicated prior to check-in, throughout our stay and upon departure and even after checking out- when we thought we forgot something. Check-in/out: Easy! and the instructions were sent well in advance along with all expectations/requirements upon checkout. The house: It was perfect for our family and had everything we needed (and more) for cooking in and enjoying our family vacation. Parking: The parking/garage layout was perfect since we brought our boat and had 2 vehicles. Loved the home and the colorful, happy vibe and that it was so close to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for your kind words. We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the review, as a family run rental, it means so much to us! 💜
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This property was awesome! Everything was perfect. There were 6 adults, two kids, one fur baby and everyone loved the home. Enough room for all of us. The owner was accommodating and the extras were fantastic! Will definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

This was a great place to stay. Right across the street from the beach and so nice. We loved our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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