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Kiva Grand by GSVR | Spectacular Beachfront Family Retreat w/ Pool & Hot Tub + FREE Activities/Golf

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A multi-story building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and balconies.
A coastal building with a paved pathway leading to it, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A pathway leading to a building with a circular window and a door, surrounded by palm trees and a brick-paved area.
A beachfront property with a central building, a secondary building, and a paved walkway.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Main Flr Bunk Room - sleeps 3

3 Single Beds

Main Flr King Bedroom - Handicap Friendly

1 King Bed

Top Flr Beachfront Middle King

1 King Bed

Top Flr Beachfront Primary King

1 King Bed

Top Flr East Pair of Queens

2 Queen Beds

Top Flr Twin Bunks

2 Single Beds

Top Flr West Beachfront King

1 King Bed

Top Flr West Pr of Doubles

2 Double Beds

Top Flr West Queen

1 Queen Bed

9 bathrooms

Main Flr Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Flr King Bath - Handicap Friendly

Toilet · Shower only

Pool Level Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Flr East Pair of Queens Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Flr Middle King Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Flr Primary Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Top Flr West King Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Flr West Pr of Doubles Private Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Top Flr West Queen Private Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Billy's Seafood. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bon Secour Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 21 min drive - 29.7 km
  • The Wharf - 24 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiva Grand by GSVR | Spectacular Beachfront Family Retreat w/ Pool & Hot Tub + FREE Activities/Golf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kiva Grand by GSVR | Spectacular Beachfront Family Retreat w/ Pool & Hot Tub + FREE Activities/Golf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kiva Grand by GSVR | Spectacular Beachfront Family Retreat w/ Pool & Hot Tub + FREE Activities/Golf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kiva Grand by GSVR | Spectacular Beachfront Family Retreat w/ Pool & Hot Tub + FREE Activities/Golf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kiva Grand by GSVR | Spectacular Beachfront Family Retreat w/ Pool & Hot Tub + FREE Activities/Golf located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Highlands holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay and Edith Hammock are also within 3 miles (5 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. 134 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful and Private

We really enjoyed our stay. Weather was perfect, the beach and house were amazing. We would rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 November 2021
Thank you! We look forward to your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a large family! The pool was a real pool... not just a small puddle. We cooked in a lot... great kitchen and lots of utensils and cooking necessities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Break 2019

This was the prefect beach house for our family of 18! The pool and hot tub were amazing and we felt like we had the entire beach to ourselves. We’ve already booked again for next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house!!

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 stayed past two summers this is an amazing house and great people to deal with!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Ronnie, We loved to have you back and hope to see you in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

7 COUPLE RETREAT

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: EXTREMLEY EASY TO RENT FROM GSVR WITH GREAT FOLLOW UP FOR ANY PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE DURING OUR STAY, OF WHICH WE HAD NONE.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

HAPPY FAMILY

THIS IS A GREAT HOUSE FOR A LARGE OR EXTENDED FAMILY. THE PICTURES UNDERSTATE HOW "GRAND" THIS ESTATE ACTUALLY IS. GREAT VIEWS, PRIVACY AROUND EVERY CORNER, AND LOTS OF FUN THINGS TO KEEP GUESTS OF ALL AGES OCCUPIED. AN UNDERSTANDABLE PROBLEM WITH THE HEAT OCCURRED AND THE OWNER WAS QUICK TO RESPOND. THE FAMILY WANTS TO BOOK ANOTHER STAY. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We look forward to their next visit--repeat guests receive special rates!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful week in Gulf Shores!

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 week at the Kiva Grand! This is our second time staying in this home, and we loved every minute of it! The views from the verandas and the large pool keep us coming back every time! On a week that seemed super busy in town, we were grateful to be off the beaten path where the beach was not crowded and quiet. This is one of our favorite spots to vacation. Thank you!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MAY GETAWAY FOR 7 COUPLES

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: HAVE RETURNED TO KIVA GRAND EVERY YEAR FOR AROUND 10 YEARS AND PLAN ON ANOTHER 10. GREAT HOUSE FOR 7 COUPLES HOW LIKE LUXURY AMMENDITIES IN A HOUSE ON THE BEACH,WITH GREAT POOL AND HOT TUB. GOLF AND GOOD SEA FOOD ONLY MINUTES AWAY OR CAN DRIVE BACK TO GULF SHORES FOR VERY FINE DINING..ALL IN ALL GREAT PLACE TO RELAX AND ENJOY THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What an awesome experience!

This was our first time booking Kiva Grand, and wow, was it just perfect. We had 23 people stay during our visit and EVERYONE had an amazing time. The house was incredible, the views were perfect and the pool was our central gathering spot. We were all very comfortable with sleeping arrangements and we loved the privacy of the en suite bathrooms everywhere. The kitchen is a Chef’s dream (I am one) and there was a lot of storage options for all cold foods, a separate beverage fridge, and an independent ice maker. The staff was very communicative before and during our stay and we were never left wanting for more. We totallly recommend this property and will book again. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our favorite place

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 absolutely love Kiva Grand. This was our third year staying there. It is a prefect house for a family that wants to hang out, fellowship, eat, visit, and play games together. There are multiple gathering areas, but the main room is massive. The pool and hot tub are wonderful and beach is gorgeous. We love that it is all very convenient. The kitchen has everything needed if you plan to eat in.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

MAY 1THRU 7TH 2022

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: ALWAYS GREAT PLACE TO STAY, HAVE STAYED HERE FOR MORE THAN 12 YEARS ON THIS WEEK AND ALWAYS READY FOR THE NEXT YEAR WHEN WE LEAVE. THIS YEAR PROPERTY NEEDS A LITTLE ATTENTION TO BEACH SIDE DOORS AS HAD TROUBLE OPENING AND CLOSING DUE TO ELEMENTS,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home

Beautiful open areas in the house. House is in very good condition- bedding fairly new, which is very important to me. Pool area was great. Just needs some sprucing up outdoors - but your money was well spent inside this fantastic house. Elevator is a big plus in this 3 story house. We’ll be back as our entire family enjoyed staying in your home. Not crazy about washing towels though - never been requested to do that and pay a healthy cleaning fee. Thank you for sharing your home on the beach !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Private Resort

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 felt like we were at a private resort but the staff had the week off so we had to do our own cooking!! 😂. We picked this house for the pool which was perfect for our family of 18. The outside area was the best we’ve ever stayed at. We also got a nice surprise when we found out the inside had been renovated over the winter. This house is beautiful!! It had several areas where our 10 grandchildren could hang out and they used them all!! The kitchen was well stocked and the whole house was clean and spotless!! I have loved all the house that we have rented with GSVR but this one is my absolute favorite!!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
John, We are happy that Kiva Grand was perfect for your family! We have enjoyed your loyalty to us and hope to see you next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Besties Retreat 2021

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: Kiva Grande ReviewNovember 11-14, 2021 Our stay at Kiva Grande was a five-star event! The villa was roomy and thoughtfully designed to allow for the dynamics during the day for personal space, large and intimate groups during our stay. The kitchen was equipped for those who take gourmet cooking seriously. It was well stocked and logically arranged to allow several people to cook at once with relative ease. We lingered on the balconies to watch the incredible views of dolphins, pelicans and seagulls over morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. The downstairs kitchen was a hit allowing us to store snacks, beverages and lunch for those running back and forth to the beach and pool. The furniture was elegant yet cozy and we had no complaints about the beds. I am impressed with the thought that went into the design and furnishing of this property. Our stay was the perfect elixir to restore our souls! We left refreshed and vowing to return to Kiva Grande next year!Dr. Joan Archer
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Property, but we have ants

We stayed here before and loved the house, the huge pool and the uncrowded beach. I was shocked to find a few huge black ants every day, on every floor. I was also disgusted the day that a huge cockroach was running around the bathroom in the master bedroom. It was disappointing that the first time we took trash out, Monday after arriving Sunday evening, 3 1/2 of the 4 trash bins were full, and one didn’t have a lid. They say that they are raising the price almost 20% next year, due to extensive renovations, but I didn’t see much added value overall. This price now makes this property as expensive as Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, with the inconvenience of a half hour drive, just to get to a decent grocery. The deck around the pool is, burn your feet, hot. And the foot wide edging at the pool is like ice. My 21 month old granddaughter fell multiple times just walking away from the water Finally, they had two open bins for toys, which were half full of mostly broken items, which stunk like they had been soaking in mold. A third box had a totally broken lid and had the same issue with a lot of unusable items. If I did a home remodel of a luxury guest house, I would clean that junk out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
We appreciate you taking time to leave comments but really would have appreciated a call during your stay so we could fix things for you. All of our homes have routine pest control and we want to take care of issues like that immediately. While we can't change the trash pickup days, we can help make room until the next removal day. The pool toys actually were sorted and cleaned out when the phase 1 renovation was completed (phase 2 is this winter). What you saw was what had collected from this season's guests but yes, it did need a mid-season cleanout based on how many things collected. We always wonder why guests leave broken things among the toys instead of throwing away things broken during use. We are sad to hear that the improvements and updates including an additional bedroom and full bathroom did not add value for you. We have gotten great feedback from many of our repeat guests who needed a bit more sleeping space as their families have grown.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kiva Grand

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 is our third time to stay at Kiva Grand. It’s by far the best vacation rental we have stayed at.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Vacation Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As with our first stay in 2023, another great week. Really love this houseDid notice someone had been rough on travertine entrance floor😞. That’s sad because the foyer is beautiful !! Hope they replace the mattresses. We flipped and rotated them and still rough on our bodies. Other than that it is our favorite house in the Gulf Shores area and we’ll be back next year !!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding!

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: The home was wonderful. There is plenty of space to gather as a group and then plenty of space to spread out for private time. The kitchen was very well stocked. The charcoal grill worked well for us. Outside areas are also spacious. The sparkling pool and spa were magnificent. There is plenty of seating in the sun and in the shade. We did not bring our beach chairs. We were going to buy them if needed. But an assortment of beach chairs and pool toys were available. Everyone enjoyed the week at Kiva Grand.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family vacation 2024

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: Kiva Way is a beautiful property with many amenities needed for a large group. The spaciousness of the home with all of the kitchen necessities, ample sleeping areas, water views and private community provided a memorable vacation. Management promptly responded to any questions we had and initiated action on any issues brought to their attention. It was a memorable vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kiva Grand

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: The house was lovely and had everything for a great family beach vacation. The beach front house with a pool was nice for our young people. The property was well maintained and offered great customer service. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home for whole families

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: The home was beautiful and spacious. View is gorgeous and pool was well maintained by the company. One suggestion is a door on the one bedroom would be nice. We felt the demands upon leaving were very difficult to complete with four families leaving at different times to wash all the towels and straighten the house and do all the dishes were exceptional requests. Also, called regarding the downstairs bathroom and when the man came he said we had fixed it however it continued giving us problems during the stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacay at the Kiva Grand Beach 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: The Kiva Grand is a lovely beach house with great views of the beach and plenty of balconies for viewing. We had 25 people in our family and there is plenty of house to go around. Kitchen is spacious with huge refrigerator and two dishwashers. We did a lot of home-cooked meals, so that was very handy. Plenty of bathrooms and showers for everyone. We do have one wheelchair, so the master bedroom on the main floor and the elevator were very accommodating. The kitchen downstairs came in handy for cleaning and frying the fish that was caught. Also had two laundry rooms, which is a necessity for 25 people. The pool was nice and maintained. Hot tub jets did not work, but blowers did and we still enjoyed it. Access to the beach was great and our beach area was not populated, so it was very enjoyable for the family. Only downsides were the construction next door as a new house is being built. They were working on cement and things outside so it was quite loud at times. The front lawn did not look good as there was a ladder laying on the ground and seemed unfinished. Otherwise, house is well maintained other than a few issues with flooring in the back. Great place to stay for large family and accessible. Many things close by to see. Great beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

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 had a great time. The remodeling gets A+. The house felt like home. What an improvement. It was so much brighter. It's now a five-star home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation Three Years In A Row

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 was our third year coming to this beautiful home and location. There were numerous upgrades to the home that made our stay even better. There were 14 of us, and the home is so large that no one felt crowded, and there were many areas to get away and be by yourself if you wanted to. Love, love, this gorgeous home and location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another successful 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’ve been coming back to Kiva Grand for 7+ years for our annual family vacation. It’s the perfect fit for our extended family. Loved all of the updates that were done to the house. Just a couple suggestions...hooks in main master bedroom to hang towels. Hooks in new bunk room to hang up things. An accordion door or some type of closure for the new bunk room so it can be closed at night. A coffee maker in the very downstairs kitchen along with more coffee mugs. An ice maker on the very bottom floor would be an added benefit and save a few trips to the store. However, these are all minor issues. We’ve already booked for next year.
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