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Ocean Awaits 1 your Gulf Shores Retreat Private pool Huge Beach by Prickett Properties

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Pool
Pool
Beach
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 30

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Bedroom #5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom #6

1 King Bed

Bedroom #7

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #8

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom #9

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #6

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Half bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Awaits 1 your Gulf Shores Retreat Private pool Huge Beach by Prickett Properties

Welcome to Ocean Awaits 1! This beachfront house has 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, on West Beach Blvd. in Gulf Shores, Alabama. At Ocean Awaits 1, you are conveniently located in the heart of Gulf Shores, just 3 miles west of Highway 59, right on the gorgeous beach. The home offers amazing views of the Gulf from all 3 balconies and boasts a large private pool that overlooks the sand and water. If you want to put your toes in the sand or swim in the Gulf, just walk down the private boardwalk and enjoy! The house was recently gutted and remodeled, finished in June 2022, and looking brand new!
On the first floor, you'll find Bedroom 1 contains both a full over full bunk and a twin over twin bunk and shares a bathroom with Bedroom 2. Bedrooms 2, 3, 4, and 5 contain King beds. On the second level, is the cozy living room, fully equipped kitchen, and dining area! Also on this floor you will find Bedroom 6 containing both a full over full bunk and a twin over twin bunk and shares a bathroom with Bedroom 7 which contains a King bed. There is also a smaller Bedroom 8 with a built in Twin and a Sleeper sofa and it will use the separate hall bathroom. Finally, on the third floor is the Master Bedroom 9 and bathroom. In this bedroom is a sitting area containing another Sleeper sofa. Total sleeping capacity is 30 guests. Book this gorgeous beach house today, the Ocean Awaits!
FIRST LEVEL: Guest Bedroom 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
SECOND LEVEL: Guest Bedroom 6, 7, 8, Living Room, Kitchen
THIRD LEVEL: Master Bedroom 9
Bedding:Bedroom 1 - Full over Full, Twin over Twin shares bathroom w/Bedroom 2 (1st Level)
Bedroom 2 - King shares bathroom w/Bedroom 1 (1st Level)
Bedroom 3 - King private bathroom (1st Level)
Bedroom 4 - King private bathroom (1st Level)
Bedroom 5 - King private bathroom (1st Level)
Bedroom 6 - Full over Full, Twin over Twin shares bathroom w/Bedroom 7 (2nd Level)
Bedroom 7 - King shares bathroom w/Bedroom 6 (2nd Level)
Bedroom 8 - Twin, Sleeper Sofa, shares hall bathroom (2nd Level)
Bedroom 9 - King, Sleeper Sofa private bathroom (3rd Level)
Living Room (2nd Level) - Sleeper Sofa
Total Sleeping Capacity of 30

Amenities:
Gulf Front
Private Pool
WiFi
Cable/Internet
Covered Parking
Linens/Towels Provided
Fully Stocked Kitchen
Washer/Dryer
Private Boardwalk
Onsite Check-in

* All guests will have to sign a reservation agreement upon making a reservation with us to complete the booking and receive check-in instructions.

Restrictions:
*** Reservations must be a minimum of seven nights during peak season, certain holidays, and special annual events, such as spring break and fall break.***
*** No Smoking ***
*** Must be at least 25 years old to rent this property ***
*** For any events such as weddings, etc. please reach out for our event policy form as any and all events must have written approval ***

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Owner / Property Manager/ Prickett Properties
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Languages

English

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 20-8300025

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on 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. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Waterville USA - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 13 min drive - 7.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Awaits 1 your Gulf Shores Retreat Private pool Huge Beach by Prickett Properties have a pool?

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

Is Ocean Awaits 1 your Gulf Shores Retreat Private pool Huge Beach by Prickett Properties pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Awaits 1 your Gulf Shores Retreat Private pool Huge Beach by Prickett Properties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Awaits 1 your Gulf Shores Retreat Private pool Huge Beach by Prickett Properties?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Awaits 1 your Gulf Shores Retreat Private pool Huge Beach by Prickett Properties located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Spring P.

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

Dream house on the beach

Upon arrival we quickly realized we had the best accommodations on the gulf coast. House is luxurious and immaculate. I love having both beachfront and pool. The dual refrigerators, dual stovetops and automatic icemaker all came in very handy. Tons of shopping and dining nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUE S.

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

Great vacation spot!

Loved the house! Had everything we needed. Location on the beach couldn’t have been better. We had 7 kids under the age of 5 and it was so easy for us to get kids and gear to and from the beach. I would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

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

Great weekend getaway

Fantastic property right behind the dunes with a large pit to grill near the pool, big decms upstairs, and generous living space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Great location and property

Communication and response time were great. Check-in/check-out processes were very easy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic Property, Great Communication, Very Clean

We had a quick spring break trip and this house checked all the boxes and more. It's perfectly suited for a group, very clean and the pool and beach can't be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

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

McKisick Family Vacation

The house was just what we needed for the party of 18. We had a few issues with the elevator, but maintenance was quick to fix it. My family was extremely happy with this home. Quick access to the beach and Pensacola beach is only 1 1/2 hours away so we did that one as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B. A.

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

Great House

This is a great property for a large group. The only improvement would be a light over the grilling area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina P.

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

We enjoyed our stay

Wonderful location, beach and pool were our favorites.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Great family time

Nice place. Beach access and pool were awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice W.

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

Great vacation destination

I was very happy with this place. It’s beautiful, peaceful, private as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kian J.

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

Great stay!

Best property I’ve stayed at in gulf shores.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis A.

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

Nice Place, Good Experience

Good location, Spacious, Well run property management
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kim A.

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

Beautiful Vacation Location...

This house is great for large groups (21 total in our group, ranging in age from 3 to 60). The king size beds, and private baths were perfect for our adult children and the bunk bed rooms worked great for the grandkids. The kitchen with dual refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers and an ice machine was awesome when feeding and cleaning up after that many people. There are also 2 sets of washer/dryers which is perfect. We had some things come up with the house and the pool and the maintenance folks were on it immediately...it's very impressive how responsive they are to requests for service.We had Janelle from Sand Castle University come to the house and give a class on building elaborate sand castles; it was so much fun, and the kids really enjoyed it! Being right on the beach made it so easy to participate in that experience.The kitchen needs some new frying pans, the ones that are there don't come clean and most are unusable because of that. Be cautious if you are there in the summer, the pool deck gets VERY hot, you have to wear shoes to walk on it and the boardwalk to the beach when it's hot out. Also, there are no beach towels at the house. That is one recommendation that we have for the owners, provide beach towels so folks don't have to pack their own and use up so much space in their luggage.Gulf Shores is an amazing town filled with lots of things to do for all ages.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Great Stay

A group of us stayed and the property is well maintained. It is exactly as advertised. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Spring Break

This house was perfect for our large, multi-family group! The location was perfect and house was exactly as pictured. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great Getaway

The house was very large, had great access to the beach and meet all our expectations. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. The pools was also clean and used daily. There was plenty of space for all of use to be together without feeling crowded. The two parallel tables were particularly great as we were able to sit down together for dinner several nights, as well as play games.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Beautiful & Convenient

We stayed here for the Hangout Festival and had everything we needed right at our fingertips. Place was ready on time and everything was as pictured/promised.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Beautiful property with a great location!

We enjoyed our stay and wish we had more time to spend there. Easy check in and check out process. I would recommend and hope to stay there again some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Ocean Awaits 1

The house was exactly as pictured. It had room for our two big families. 14 of us total. The ice maker was great to fill up our cooler each day. We found most everything we needed for cooking. The house is right on the beach and our kids loved the heated pool. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaVonda P.

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

Amazing views & location

Everything was excellent. Clean, plenty of space, easy beach access, wonderful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esa G.

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

Awesome Beach House

We had a large group of friends and the house was amazing! Lots of rooms and bathrooms, great pool, and easy access to the beach. I would stay here again if we come back to Gulf Shores.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA B.

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

Property is great!

Great location with beach access - 2 things to mention - there are no hairdryers in the property and there are no lights in the pool. We enjoyed our week tho and would def return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Wish we could have been there

Unfortunately, my wife and I couldn't make the trip but our friends absolutely loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Perfect location!

This property was amazing! The location was perfect as it was very close to town but not not in the middle of all of the hustle and bustle! Very spacious! I would definitely rent again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

Wonderful family time

Ocean Awaits 1 was great! The house was everything we wanted,pool beach right there. Our grandkids were very happy. Lazy and relax feel all week. Hugh shoutout to Catherine from Beach Moms are a must, made our stay even better. A 5 star
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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Hosted by Owner / Property Manager/ Prickett Properties

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Prickett Properties is a family-owned and locally operated property management company with over 20 years of experience. Known for our responsive service and hospitality, we have earned hundreds of five-star reviews for our commitment to excellence. We look forward to hosting you on the Gulf Coast! Want to learn more? A quick online search will lead you to us.

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