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🤗 E11G=Awesome! 6BR Beachview. Htd Pools. Easy beach access!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18235.2 sq m
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Gulf Shores, AL
- Place, Gulf State Park2 min walk
- Place, Hangout Music Fest16 min walk
- Place, Gulf Shores Beach16 min walk
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
3rd Flr Middle BR
2 Single Bunk Beds
3rd Flr NE BR
1 King Bed
3rd Flr NW BR
1 King Bed
3rd Flr S BR
1 King Bed
Main Flr NE BR
1 King Bed
Main Flr NW BR
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
5 bathrooms
2nd Flr E BR bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
2nd Flr W BR Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
3rd Flr E BR
Toilet · Shower only
3rd Flr S BR Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
3rd Flr W BR
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
🤗 E11G=Awesome! 6BR Beachview. Htd Pools. Easy beach access!
East 11 Cottages, Cottage G. Gulf Shores.
521 E 1st Ave, Unit G
2025-01-07. Summer early booking deal for 2026. First 2 get 15% off! Pricing already reflects discount (it should show 'slash' pricing on the booking page with a discount line item). Check out those reviews! Fantastic place... ready and waiting for you, but it won t wait long!
2023-03-16. News! In addition to your own heatable pool, from approximately Nov-April, the HOA heats the community pool, at no charge to you. Nice! Amenities like this are not guaranteed and are out of our control, but a nice addition!
2022-08-09. NEW Listing. Brand New Place! Yay! Now accepting bookings for arrival August 27, 2022 and beyond! Bringing the furniture in early next week (week of Aug 14). Be the first!
BRAND NEW FOR 2022! 6BR 5BA beauty across the street from the beach, sleeping 18. Located in the brand new East 11 Cottages on East Beach! This unit has a private heatable pool in addition to the community pool. An easy, less than 2 minute, walk to the East 4th Street stop light for pedestrian crossing to the public beach area! Almost like being on beachfront, but at the north side of the road price!
Reviews? We have a few already, all great, but if you want to get an idea of what its like? Check out our Night Heron's east and west units. Same layout. Similar furnishings. Lots of 5 STAR lovin'. This is like that.. BUT a stand alone home!
Be one of the first to stay in this very nice beachview home! Private Pool. Perfect location. East Beach. Close to everything, including the beach! Easy beach access across street, less than a minute to a crosswalk with a light! Cross at the Stop Light right outside! Awesome, affordable. Location. Location. Location!
High end features and furnishings. Awesome open floor plan on main level. Well-accommodated kitchen with island. Floor plans and elevations are shown here and this home is EXACTLY the same layout as each side of our extremely popular and well reviewed Night Heron but its a single stand alone home! No sharing! AND for now, its priced the same as each duplex side at Night Heron. That won't be true moving forward... grab a deal!
BEDDING
Main Floor NE Bedroom: King + Twin Bunk
Main Floor NW Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NE Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: King
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: 2 Twin over Full Bunks (sleeping up to 6)
3rd Floor S Bedroom: King
All bedrooms have private en suite bathrooms, except the bunk room. One bedroom's bathroom on each floor has hallway access as well for common use.
LOCATION!
Walkable to Sea N Suds (6 min!), Island Market is 6 minutes too, even Hangout is only .9 miles away, so much more! Easy beach access, less than a minute away, at 4th Street, where there is a public beach, so NO cutting through private property. Soon: a second beach access right across the street!
POOL?
You bet. The home has its OWN private heatable pool. Great size too! It's a 20x12x3-3.8' Rectangle! No sharing. Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82-84' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge that varies by season and is per night for length of stay (the 12 month range has been $65-85 depending on season) gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and any time up to at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.
PLUS: a community pool for all the East 11 Cottages! And, from approximately Nov-April, the HOA heats the community pool, at no charge to you. Nice! Amenities like this are not guaranteed and are out of our control, but a nice addition!
EXTRA FRIDGE
We added an extra fridge in an outside storage area. Pull up, unload. Done. Need a beverage while at the pool? Walk over to your fridge without having to trek inside. Full size extra fridge!
BEACH ACCESS
Beach access could not be easier! The East 4th Street public beach is kitty corner across the street. How do you get there? Walk out the door, go to to the stop light in front of the property, push button, and cross the street! No crossing random places or getting yelled at for short cutting through private property!
PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 4 midsize cars, more if you stack well!
WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!
SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.
No smoking please. No pets.
SNOWBIRDS! Significant discounts (over 2/3s) on off-season stays of 28 days or longer.
Need something a little smaller? How about our 4 bedroom, East 11 Cottage A, right across the road. Or take both for 10 bedrooms in two places!
East 11, Cottage A https://www.vrbo.com/2854456 4BR
521 E 1st Ave, Unit G
2025-01-07. Summer early booking deal for 2026. First 2 get 15% off! Pricing already reflects discount (it should show 'slash' pricing on the booking page with a discount line item). Check out those reviews! Fantastic place... ready and waiting for you, but it won t wait long!
2023-03-16. News! In addition to your own heatable pool, from approximately Nov-April, the HOA heats the community pool, at no charge to you. Nice! Amenities like this are not guaranteed and are out of our control, but a nice addition!
2022-08-09. NEW Listing. Brand New Place! Yay! Now accepting bookings for arrival August 27, 2022 and beyond! Bringing the furniture in early next week (week of Aug 14). Be the first!
BRAND NEW FOR 2022! 6BR 5BA beauty across the street from the beach, sleeping 18. Located in the brand new East 11 Cottages on East Beach! This unit has a private heatable pool in addition to the community pool. An easy, less than 2 minute, walk to the East 4th Street stop light for pedestrian crossing to the public beach area! Almost like being on beachfront, but at the north side of the road price!
Reviews? We have a few already, all great, but if you want to get an idea of what its like? Check out our Night Heron's east and west units. Same layout. Similar furnishings. Lots of 5 STAR lovin'. This is like that.. BUT a stand alone home!
Be one of the first to stay in this very nice beachview home! Private Pool. Perfect location. East Beach. Close to everything, including the beach! Easy beach access across street, less than a minute to a crosswalk with a light! Cross at the Stop Light right outside! Awesome, affordable. Location. Location. Location!
High end features and furnishings. Awesome open floor plan on main level. Well-accommodated kitchen with island. Floor plans and elevations are shown here and this home is EXACTLY the same layout as each side of our extremely popular and well reviewed Night Heron but its a single stand alone home! No sharing! AND for now, its priced the same as each duplex side at Night Heron. That won't be true moving forward... grab a deal!
BEDDING
Main Floor NE Bedroom: King + Twin Bunk
Main Floor NW Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NE Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: King
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: 2 Twin over Full Bunks (sleeping up to 6)
3rd Floor S Bedroom: King
All bedrooms have private en suite bathrooms, except the bunk room. One bedroom's bathroom on each floor has hallway access as well for common use.
LOCATION!
Walkable to Sea N Suds (6 min!), Island Market is 6 minutes too, even Hangout is only .9 miles away, so much more! Easy beach access, less than a minute away, at 4th Street, where there is a public beach, so NO cutting through private property. Soon: a second beach access right across the street!
POOL?
You bet. The home has its OWN private heatable pool. Great size too! It's a 20x12x3-3.8' Rectangle! No sharing. Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82-84' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge that varies by season and is per night for length of stay (the 12 month range has been $65-85 depending on season) gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and any time up to at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.
PLUS: a community pool for all the East 11 Cottages! And, from approximately Nov-April, the HOA heats the community pool, at no charge to you. Nice! Amenities like this are not guaranteed and are out of our control, but a nice addition!
EXTRA FRIDGE
We added an extra fridge in an outside storage area. Pull up, unload. Done. Need a beverage while at the pool? Walk over to your fridge without having to trek inside. Full size extra fridge!
BEACH ACCESS
Beach access could not be easier! The East 4th Street public beach is kitty corner across the street. How do you get there? Walk out the door, go to to the stop light in front of the property, push button, and cross the street! No crossing random places or getting yelled at for short cutting through private property!
PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 4 midsize cars, more if you stack well!
WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!
SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.
No smoking please. No pets.
SNOWBIRDS! Significant discounts (over 2/3s) on off-season stays of 28 days or longer.
Need something a little smaller? How about our 4 bedroom, East 11 Cottage A, right across the road. Or take both for 10 bedrooms in two places!
East 11, Cottage A https://www.vrbo.com/2854456 4BR
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pls inquire. No house parties.
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulf Shores, AL
What's nearby
- Gulf State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Orange Beach Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Hangout - 20 min walk
- The Catch - 2 min drive
- Sunliner Diner - 19 min walk
- De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 2 min drive
- Original Oyster House - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
14 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary N.
23 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Gary N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
9 January 2024
Great place! Perfect for quick stay.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Autumn M.
30 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Autumn M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura H.
31 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Laura H.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Candice C.
17 August 2025
5 stars all around for East 11 G!
Candice C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Diane E.
9 January 2024
We absolutely loved your place
Diane E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
steven f.
9 January 2024
Great long term stay! Hope to return!
steven f.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pamela B.
29 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location! Best accommodations have had for a party of 18.
Pamela B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steven F.
29 March 2024
Enjoyed everything at E11G and hope to be back next year
Steven F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jerry P.
20 May 2024
Wonderful Place
Jerry P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
16 June 2025
5 stars all the way around!
Amy W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anibal S.
9 January 2024
We had a great time!
Anibal S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Autumn G.
18 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental!
Autumn G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anibal S.
9 January 2024
Great time!
Anibal S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
K Bryan B.
9 January 2024
beautiful place and easy access
K Bryan B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
9 January 2024
Home was great!
Jennifer L.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Clarice T.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Clarice T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott M.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great again!
Scott M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay S.
25 July 2025
Had the best time and really enjoyed our stay!
Lindsay S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle K.
12 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break 2023
Danielle K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelly F.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Shelly F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nora H.
9 January 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars!!
Nora H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Raymond F.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of Space
Raymond F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michele G.
16 April 2024
Had a great time!
Michele G.
About the host
Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy
Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!
Why they chose this property
My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf. Shells is a big place with lots of extras and a great value! It is beachview, so not nearly as expensive as beachfront. But it is just on the North side of West Beach Blvd, and has private deeded access to the beach right across the street at our Wits End home. No hassling with finding your way to the beach!
What makes this property unique
Awesome location. Beach view. EASY beach access at a pedestrian crosswalk right by the community. PRIVATE heatable pool and access to the shared community one too! What's not to love. Oh year, beachview pricing, and its BRAND NEW fall 2022!
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