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Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Heated pool
    Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near West Beach
10 bedrooms9+ bathroomsSleeps 30

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Main Floor Beachfront East King + Daybed and Trundle

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Main Floor Beachfront West King + Daybed and Trudle

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Main Floor East Queen + Daybed

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Top Floor 1st Middle Beachfront King + Daybed and Trundle

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Top Floor 2st Middle Beachfront King + Daybed and Trundle

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Top Floor 3rd Middle Beachfront Queen

1 King Bed

Top Floor Beachfront East King

1 King Bed

Top Floor Beachfront West King + Daybed and Trundle

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Top Floor East Bunk

1 Single Bunk Bed

Top Floor North King

1 King Bed

9 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor East King + Daybed and Trundle Ensuite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor East King + Daybed Ensuite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Half Bath

Toilet

Main Floor West King + Daybed and Trudle Ensuite Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor 1st Middle King + Daybed and Trundle Ensuite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor 2st Middle Beachfront King + Daybed and Trundle

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor 3rd Middle Beachfront King Ensuite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor East Jack & Jill Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor North King Ensuite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor West King + Daybed and Trundle Ensuite bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf

Shore Thing has a great new look with double the windows and decks on the beach side, a new pool that can be heated from October to May for $60 per day, at the main living level and updates in all 10 bedrooms. If you stayed here when it was Barefoot Bungalow II, or even the old version of Shore Thing, you'll appreciate that a great house just got even better!

Shore Thing has 10 bedrooms--9 with a King or Queen bed and adjoining bath, plus a room with a Twin over Full bunk. You know that is hard to find!

The main floor features a huge great room with plenty of gathering space for everyone to eat together. The kitchen features a spectacular beachfront view plus 2 full size refrigerators, 2 dishwashers, an undercounter icemaker and a long breakfast bar. Here you'll find 3 main floor bedrooms including 2 beachfront King bedrooms, and a lagoon view Queen. Each also has a daybed for lounging for extra sleeping space (see full description of bedrooms below). You'll also find a half bath and laundry on this floor. New for 2023 is an expanded main level deck with a new pool on this level, and steps down to a large covered space with outdoor games, sand chairs to take to the beach and a grilling area.

The top floor has 7 additional bedrooms including 5 beachfront king bedrooms, a lagoon-view queen, and a lagoon-view twin over full bunk. There is also a second laundry. New for 2023: there is a huge new upstairs beachfront porch, and lots of additional windows to open up that spectacular beachfront view.

Bedroom details:
- Main Floor Master with huge private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed plus Twin Daybed & Twin Trundle
- Main Floor King with private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed plus Twin Daybed & Twin Trundle
- Main Floor Queen with private bath and lagoon views, Queen bed
- Top Floor Master with huge private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed plus Twin Daybed & Twin Trundle
- Top Floor King with private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed plus Twin Daybed & Twin Trundle
- Top Floor King with private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed plus Twin Daybed
- Top Floor King with private bath and beachfront balcony, King bed
- Top Floor King with shared bath and beachfront balcony, King bed
- Top Floor Twin over Full bunk with shared bath and lagoon views
- Top Floor Queen with private bath and lagoon views

Shore Thing is located on West Beach Boulevard, 6 miles west of Hwy 59 on 100' stretch of quiet private beach.

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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!
We reserve the ability to request photo identification on an as needed basis.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2980806vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park, while Waterville USA and The Park at OWA are popular area attractions. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 27 min drive - 35.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf?

As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf on 31 January 2027 start from NZ$2,519, 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 Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shore Thing by GSVR | Renovated Beachfront Retreat w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from West Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and roomy. Very nice to have a lot of beach chairs to use!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was exactly as pictured with all the amenities. We took advantage of the free tickets to nearby activities and it was a great time had by all. The only reason I gave the check-in process one less star was because there was a hiccup with the door code and the elevator didn’t work, but those problems were taken care of pretty quickly and the rest of our stay was absolutely wonderful. Already planning another stay!
Seafood boil night!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures didn’t do this place justice what a beautiful place stunning view house was clean kitchen was beautiful each room was just amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angie s.

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

Best family vacay ever!

The house is perfectly set up for multiple families. Plenty of space, fully stocked - every detail thought through! We will be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Angie, we are so glad you guys loved it! Can't wait to have you guys back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan f.

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

Shore Thing

Amazing property! Had so much at the house for us to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth k.

Shore Thing

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: Great property!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Shore Thing

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 excellent stay in this property. Everything was in great working order and the house was well equipped. We’ve already booked it for next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2023
Diane, We cannot wait to see you again next year! We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Great house and communication with manager

Our group of 15 older adults had a wonderful weekend gathering at this large beach house in spite of rainy weather. The large and excellently equipped kitchen enabled us to eat in for every meal. Two refrigerators, two dishwashers, ice machine, and a laundry room on each floor! Communication with the manager was excellent before and during our stay. We enjoyed the warm "pool" which was not large but fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Perfect Beach house for large family

This was the perfect beach house!!! We had ages 10months to 93. There is an elevator, pool, 2 sets of washer/dryer and 2 refrigerators. Seven king bed rooms, 5 of which include twins with trundles. Nine and 1/2 baths. All king rooms have beach views. This beach house has the best design that I have ever seen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brock L.

Just what we needed

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 and location were wonderful. House was clean with plenty of room for the multiple families that can with us. Kitchen was huge and fully stocked. We highly recommend Shore Thing and Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals. We’ll definitely be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Brock, Thank you for the great review! We are happy to hear Shore Thing was the perfect home for all of the families!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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

Fantastic House

We had a wonderful stay at Shore Thing. The house was huge. Everyone had their own bathroom. The house was close enough to the beach even though it is behind a sand dune. We realize the importance of the sand dunes. The pool while small, was great. It worked perfect for our family because we came for the beach. The property managers responded quickly when there was an issue. The eating area Inside and out accomodated our large crowd.(26) Parking was plentiful. Nice area under the house for grilling. Very spacious house. We couldn't have been more impressed with the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany S.

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

Beautiful home!

Our group was made up of extended family and all age ranges. The home had a wonderful central gathering space for meals and games. The challenging part is that the first floor bedrooms hear everything so it’s very loud if anyone is in the common space. The management team was very responsive, however, we stopped reaching out because so many small things needed attention and was annoying they weren’t prepared properly for our stay (internet not working at check in, bottom beach step broken, pool not heated, tv remotes not working) The hardest part about staying here is that all of the towels need to be wash, dried, and folded so prepare to spend your last day doing laundry with no towels for showers on check out day. The kitchen was well stocked to be able to prepare meals and everyone had space overall we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola T.

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: This house was fabulous for our large group we were 20 and it was very comfortable every room had its own full bathroom, I missed that on the description of the house, and it was the highlight for us. the area is perfect, and the beach was everything we hoped for. the price for the house was well worth it. We were able to eat together with the very large dining room and big kitchen.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Shore Thing Gulf Shores

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Great home with lots of room for our large family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Great 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: GREAT!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tommy R.

Amazing Rental!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: wonderful house with full amenities. We give it 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Tremont, IL

Spring Break 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: My family enjoyed Spring Break at Shore Thing. We had a great time !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful Family reunion!

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: Everyone had such a great time! We loved how much space and privacy everyone had. First day had an issue with stove not starting but they sent a maintenance guy right away.Our only other issue was there are no hair dryers in any of the bathrooms so make sure to bring your own. Everything else was absolutely perfect! We are planning our next vacation here!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Joyful Week, family and shore together.

Rating Details: 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 a wonderful place to be. It is a quiet house with many bedrooms. Big living room and nearby dining room. Big efficient kitchen. We had 26 people aged 8 to 80. Room for all. Perfect.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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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