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Experience Beachfront Luxury at Southern Holiday, plus FREE Activities & Golf

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms11+ bathroomsSleeps 29

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 29)

Main Floor Beachfront East King

1 King Bed

Middle Floor Beachfront King 1

1 King Bed

Middle Floor Beachfront King 2

1 King Bed

Middle Floor Beachfront King 3

1 King Bed

Middle Floor Beachfront Twins

3 Single Beds

Middle Floor Beachfront West Pair of Queens

2 Queen Beds

Middle Floor East King

1 King Bed

Top Floor Beachfront East Queens and Twins

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Top Floor Beachfront West Queens and Twins

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

11 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Main Floor East King Ensuite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Half Bath

Toilet

Middle Floor East King Ensuite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Middle Floor King 1 Ensuite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Middle Floor King 2 Ensuite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Middle Floor King 3 Ensuite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Middle Floor Twins Ensuite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Middle Floor West Pair of Queens Ensuite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top East Queens/Twins Ensuite with 2 Baths off shared vanity

Toilet · Shower only

Top East Queens/Twins Ensuite with 2 Baths off shared vanity

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor Half Bath

Toilet

Top West Queens/Twins Ensuite with 2 Baths off shared vanity

Toilet · Shower only

Top West Queens/Twins Ensuite with 2 Baths off shared vanity

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Experience Beachfront Luxury at Southern Holiday, plus FREE Activities & Golf

Southern Holiday is an stunning new home on 100' of private beach in the West Beach area of Gulf Shores. With 9 bedrooms (all beachfront), 9 full and 2 half baths, a beachfront private pool that can be heated from October to May for $60 per day, right outside the living room, an elevator, a cool stair tower and lots of custom touches. You won't ever want to leave.

Plus you'll have FREE Golf and Activities every day of your stay to make it even better (value of up to $700/day).

All 3 floors feature gathering spaces plus private beachfront bedrooms, each with a private bath and beachfront balcony. Southern Holiday offers spectacular views of both the Gulf and Little Lagoon as this quiet section of beach has just one row of homes on the beach, across from a row of homes on Little Lagoon.

The main floor features large living areas plus a King master suite, a laundry and a half bath. Outside you'll find lots of covered porches, outdoor dining, your private pool and a dune walkover.

The middle level has a second living room with a wet bar and large TV, plus 6 more of the 9 bedrooms, 4 Kings, 1 with a pair of Queens, and a bunk room with 3 built-in XL Twins (no upper bunks). You'll also find a laundry and lots of beachfront porches.

The top level has a third large living room with a large TV, a long desk in case you have to squeeze in some work or studying while you are here, plus the last 2 of the 9 bedrooms. Each of these has 2 XL twins over 2 queens (so each room sleeps up to 6) and has a deluxe bathroom with a large vanity area with a triple sink, plus a private shower and toilet room, and a separate tub and toilet. Essentially each of these rooms has two bathrooms so lots of people can be getting ready at the same time!

Southern Holiday is located 5.6 miles west of Hwy 59 and the center of Gulf Shores.

Sorry, we are not able to accommodate groups under the age of 25 or events.

Property manager

Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Start a load of towels in the washing machine
Leave beds unmade that have been used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We require a signed rental agreement for each reservation that will outline expectations for payment, cancellation policy, and other important info!

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. 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

  • West Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club - 24 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Experience Beachfront Luxury at Southern Holiday, plus FREE Activities & Golf have a pool?

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

Is Experience Beachfront Luxury at Southern Holiday, plus FREE Activities & Golf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience Beachfront Luxury at Southern Holiday, plus FREE Activities & Golf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Beachfront Luxury at Southern Holiday, plus FREE Activities & Golf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience Beachfront Luxury at Southern Holiday, plus FREE Activities & Golf located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from West Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Vacation

Great vacation great property recommended for large families
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

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

Beautiful and spacious beach home.

As advertised! Incredible and spacious home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

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

Excellent location and beautiful house.

The house was beautiful and location was perfect. The house was exactly as listing described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Great house with wonderful beach area!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are large family that enjoyed this beautiful home in every way! Everything is what you would hope for when you’re renting this caliber vacation home! And it has a spacious beach area which we very much enjoyed!
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8/10 Good

Eric K.

USMC reunion

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: gathered with a large group ( 16 of us total) for 4 nights and absolutely loved it. great location and rental. we all stayed right there in the house and beach the entire trip . loved it

10/10 Excellent

Bobby B.

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

Amazing.

Family spring break trip 2023 . 22 family members, ranging in age from 6 months old to 78 years old met at this amazing beachfront home for spring break . Plenty of room for everyone and right on the beach. Appliances are top of the line. The elevator is a life saver. I can't think of anything negative to say about the entire house. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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6/10 Okay

A guest from Swartz Creek, MI

2nd experience

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This year was much different. Knowing we try to schedule this place for same season and typically week every year, the construction was very distracting for what we hoped for a quiet ministry trip.We had no clue people were going to be over do work to property, also the washers were having trouble. Leaking on ceiling, through first floor, then a step was so damaged that we had an attendee fall and skin her knee, twist her ankle. The carpet was just pieces together scattering everywhere you walked on it and not taped down. Safety was not up to par for cost It just wasn’t up to the par of cleanly either. The cost of these fees and cleaning really needs to be dropped lower as it is not worth 700.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Anderson, IN

Great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay! This house was perfect for our group.
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Great Huge House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Huge, incredible house directly on a quiet stretch of west end beach. The house was way bigger than we needed but everyone spread out. The kitchen was fully equipped with most anything we needed. There was even a large undercounter icemaker at the beverage counter!
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10/10 Excellent

sheila c.

Paradise Found

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family has been vacationing in this area for over 30 years. We now have three married children giving us a total of seven grandchildren aging in range from 11-17, most of them are 15. This was the absolute epitome of dreams coming true. The 'free' daily offers for experiences and adventures allowed everyone opportunities DAILY that they would have not had otherwise. The home was equipped with every thing and more we would ever need for a week. The location is ideal for privacy and yet conveniently located for shopping. We enjoyed watching dolphins show off daily! The decor was very tasteful, and the home was spotlessly clean. The management staff responded quickly when we had a question. We will definitely contact them for future vacations.
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10/10 Excellent

sheila c.

Paradise Found

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family has been vacationing in this area for over 30 years. We now have three married children giving us a total of seven grandchildren aging in range from 11-17, most of them are 15. This was the absolute epitome of dreams coming true. The 'free' daily offers for experiences and adventures allowed everyone opportunities DAILY that they would have not had otherwise. The home was equipped with every thing and more we would ever need for a week. The location is ideal for privacy and yet conveniently located for shopping. We enjoyed watching dolphins show off daily! The decor was very tasteful, and the home was spotlessly clean. The management staff responded quickly when we had a question. We will definitely contact them for future vacations.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sheila c.

Paradise Found

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family has been vacationing in this area for over 30 years. We now have three married children giving us a total of seven grandchildren aging in range from 11-17, most of them are 15. This was the absolute epitome of dreams coming true. The 'free' daily offers for experiences and adventures allowed everyone opportunities DAILY that they would have not had otherwise. The home was equipped with every thing and more we would ever need for a week. The location is ideal for privacy and yet conveniently located for shopping. We enjoyed watching dolphins show off daily! The decor was very tasteful, and the home was spotlessly clean. The management staff responded quickly when we had a question. We will definitely contact them for future vacations.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

The perfect place for all our family to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was beautifully located, super clean, and the perfect place for our family of 9 couples to stay and all have our own master. The whole house is very spacious!! We’ve been coming to here for years, Our favorite spot in gulf shores so far !

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Southern Holiday

This home was great for our group of 16 people. The ammenities were fantastic. The pool a nice size for all to cool off and the beach access was great. The kitchen was well outfitted for any cooking or baking activity. It's close enough to town but far enough away as well. We highly recommend this home for your family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Family trip to "Southern Holiday"

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful experience at Southern Holiday. There were 28 members of our family, ranging from age 79 to 7 months and we stayed for 7 nights. This home was beautiful, very comfortable and well stocked with all the essentials (and many non-essentials) to make all of our meals and stay very comfortably. There was ample storage space, 3 dishwashers, 3 refrigerators (on the 1st floor) and the home was so roomy and open. There were washing machines on every level, TV's and living areas on every level as well as all the bedrooms. With 28 people, including 16 kids, it was never crowded and there were plenty of places to go to if you wanted some privacy. The pool was nice, there were plenty of outdoor chairs and tables, and the convenience of walking right down the deck to the beach was awesome. Although it was spring break, the beach in front of our house was never crowded (really just our crew and a few passers by). We will definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maryann D.

Beautiful family home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was great, enough space for everyone, all the comforts of home, right on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

The family vacay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing stay aside from the fact that we had ants everywhere and we also had roaches in the living room!
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

A-A-AMAZING!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was better than the pictures. Every bedroom has a beach view and the beach view on this trip was breathtaking. Calm ocean, cranes, dolphins and a shark. This house had everything and then some in the kitchen, laundry rooms and living areas. It was extremely clean and comfortable. Located close to everything, but far enough away for the peace and quiet you want on a vacation. We'll be staying here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Family vacation fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was brand new. We choose it because of it's ability to accommodate our large family. Beach was beautiful, location was great.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Annual Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been going on annual beach trips for over 10 years now in Panama City. After having no luck finding a bigger home to fit our group in the area we started looking elsewhere. I found a house we loved on GSVR, but it was booked. I called and they were super helpful and told me about Southern Holiday that would be completed by this summer. This house was an absolute dream! Plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was so well stocked, and the extra sinks/dishwashers made cleaning for a big group so much easier. We had a few problems and as soon as we called someone was sent over to fix it. The beach was not crowded and so peaceful. I cannot say enough good things about the house, area, and GSVR. We are already booked for next year and cannot wait to come back!

About the host

Hosted by Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc

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Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals is a locally-based, family-owned, professional vacation management company. We specialize in large homes, mainly beachfront with 6-12 bedrooms, and most with private pools. During your stay we have a team ready to assist, 7 days a week, should you need assistance, Thank you for considering our homes for your next beach vacation.

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