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Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor.
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a fence, and a building with balconies in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a marble countertop, and wooden bar stools.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to West Beach

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 24 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon?

As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon on 30 November 2026 start from NZ$1,765, 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 Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 15 minutes.

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. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great and the location was perfect, directly across the street from beach access. Area was quiet and beach was not crowded. Plenty of room for 6 adults and 2 children. Would definitely book here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location! We had a really wonderful day and would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2025
Thank you! We are so glad that had a "WONDERFUL" stay and look forward to your return visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get Away

This was the perfect place for myself and kids to stay for a family get together.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
We LOVE hearing “PERFECT!!” We are so glad that you had a great beach vacation. Thank you for staying with us and for highly recommending Bella Beach Properties and our beach home! We look forward to your return visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing vacation

This location was absolutely perfect and we had a wonderful vacation here! Very clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad that you had a FANTASTIC beach vacation and LOVED our home! We appreciate you mentioning the cleanliness of the space. Thanks for choosing to stay with us! Please keep us in mind the next time you want another wonderful beach vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time at Life's Porpoise and we enjoyed it again. Convenient beach access and under unit parking are wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2025
We LOVE our repeat guests! Thank you for always trusting us with your beach vacation. We look forward to your return visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

The property was beautiful and just as pictured. The communication with the property management was so easy and they were so accommodating for our group. Definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Spring Break

Love the location - boys fished in the bay - the beach was a very short walk. Great kitchen - dining and living room - love the deck and views - quite area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
Thank you for highly recommending Bella Beach Properties and our Rental at Life's Porpoise, Martin! We are so glad that you LOVED it! I appreciate you mentioning the ideal location, a short walk to the beach and fishing in the bay. We look forward to hosting you the next time you visit our beautiful area. Warm Regards, The Bella Beach Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

Beautiful property, well-maintained, and fully-equipped with everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable! Easy, short walk to both the beach and Lagoon. Looking forward to booking this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad that you had a FANTASTIC beach vacation and LOVED our home! Thanks for choosing to stay with us! Please keep us in mind the next time you want another wonderful beach vacation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Stayed here previously. Great location with easy beach access and view. Property manager responded timely with any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Relaxing

This is a great getaway. Farther down on West Beach it's quiet and beautiful but still close enough to everything you need/want. We'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Please keep Bella Beach Properties in mind the next time you want another wonderful beach vacation. Thanks for highly recommending us and our condo!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cottage

Good stay, easy beach access, could use some extra blankets in the cottage, but overall very clean, easy to get in to, we will most likely be back to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Thank you for choosing to staying with us. We are so glad that you had a great beach vacation and enjoyed our space. We appreciate you mentioning the cleanliness of the home and we sincerely appreciate the strong recommendation. We look forward to your return visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

World Series

Beautiful place, I would book in a hurry again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

West Beach Trip

Comfortable, Accommodating, Convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2022
Thank you! We look forward to your return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach trip without rain!

Location was perfect and beach was great every day of our week! Our daughter and son in-law loved the beach and canopy setup for full days on the water. We did not catch but had fun crabbing and fishing on the lagoon from the dock. Wonderful seafood every night at dinners in and out at Original Oyster House, Zeke's, and Desoto's.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Thank you for staying with Bella Beach Properties. We are so glad that you had a fantastic beach vacation "without rain!" Thank you for highly recommending us and our cottage, Life's Porpoise! Please keep us in mind for future trips to our area. Warm regards, The Bella Beach Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

This property was very clean and accessible. We had to make a change at the last minute and the management team was very accommodating. The location is great with the beach just across the street and local activities nearby. Would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We are so glad that you had a great beach vacation & appreciate you mentioning the cleanliness of the home and our hospitality. Thank you for highly recommending us and our beach home! Please keep us in mind for future trips to our area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Needed That

My family was pleasantly surprised I was able to find that little jewel great location real family friendly neighborhood I plan on returning yearly hope it’s available
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2022
Thank you for the perfect 5-star rating and for highly recommending Bella Beach Properties & our home! We look forward to your return visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Break

It was everything we wanted and more! We loved this beach house. It was well stocked and we really like the layout. Lots of common areas as well as three full bathrooms. The pool and the beach were easy to get to. We will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2024
Thank you for the perfect 5-star rating and for highly recommending Bella Beach Properties and our beach house, Life's Porpoise! Thank you for mentioning it is well stocked and the great layout. We look forward to your return visit. Warm regards, the Bella Beach Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach Access

We really enjoyed how easy it was to get to the beach. The house had everything we needed for our short stay. It could have been a little cleaner, but no major issues. We will come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2022
Thank you for staying with us. We are so glad that you had a fantastic beach vacation. Thank you for highly recommending us and our home! Please keep us in mind for future trips to our area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Joint was hot

Popping like a stripper
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2022
Thank you for the perfect 5-star rating! We look forward to your return visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On Point

I was a little hesitant about staying across the street from the beach. However, this house was very convenient to the beach access(literally across the street) and ended up being perfect for my three boys! The main floor bathroom was great for washing off sandy swimsuits and little boys to minimize sand everywhere! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for sharing your experience! We are so glad that you had a nice beach vacation and enjoyed our beach home! We look forward to your return visit.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nice house overall

The mattresses are awful! The house was sort of clean but not super clean, dishes in cabinet were dirty, had to wash before use. Mildew in showers and sinks. Doorknob in master going out to balcony about to fall off! Microwave handle broken. I’mnot complaining but fixing these would improve the stay. The stairs are killer with heavy suitcases!!! Nothing you can do about that but man….
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
We apologize for any issue you experienced. Next time, please let us know during the stay so that we can rectify the issue immediately and it doesn’t negatively affect the stay. We send a message on day of arrival making sure everything is perfect. We didn’t get a reply so assumed all was in order. This is the first that we have heard of any issue. We can’t do anything about the home having stairs, which is noted in the pictures and description, but most of the other items are easy fixes. Regarding the mattress, some like firm, some prefer soft, to each their own. We have never had a complaint about the mattress and apologize if it wasn’t to your preference.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Host Accommodations

The Host were outstanding! Although there were a few issues they resolved them promptly. If you plan s trip to Orange Beach you should contact Bella Beach Properties in Orange Beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your support means the world, and we're grateful you took the time to share your feedback. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Warm Regards, The Bella Beach Team
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