Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape!
"Welcome to Living the Dream, a well-maintained, custom-built three-bedroom, three-bath beach home in the peaceful coastal community of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Perfectly situated next to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, this spacious retreat offers the ideal blend of comfort, privacy, and scenic beauty, just a short walk from the beach.
The home’s large front deck offers partial Gulf views, while the rear deck looks out over the serene wildlife refuge, making it the perfect place to greet the sunrise or unwind with friends at sunset. After a day in the sand and surf, rinse off in the enclosed outdoor shower before settling in for a relaxing evening.
Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen ready for everything from simple snacks to family dinners. The open layout makes it easy to enjoy time together while cooking and dining. The sleeping arrangements include a queen bed in the primary bedroom, a queen bed in one guest room, twin beds in the second guest room, and a queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room, comfortably accommodating up to eight guests. Each bedroom includes its own TV, giving everyone a cozy place to relax.
Additional features include a large laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer, a charcoal grill and prep station with hot and cold water for outdoor cooking, and plenty of space to enjoy time together both inside and out.
Located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, golf courses, and fishing charters, Living the Dream offers everything you need for a memorable coastal getaway.
Book your stay today and come start living the dream!
Southern’s Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in."
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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
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Gulf Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Fort Morgan Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
Fort Morgan - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 20 min drive - 31.8 km
Getting around
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - 6 min drive
Sassy Bass - 6 min drive
Jesse’s On The Bay - 8 min drive
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 16 min walk
The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape!?
As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! on 18 June 2026 start from NZ$1,022, 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.
How much is parking at Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape!?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Book Living the Dream – Your Perfect Beach Escape! located?
Located in Gulf Highlands, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this house, but when we walked it met all of my expectations and more. The house was clean. The beds were soft. The walk to the beach wasn’t terrible. The rental agent was super responsive and checked on us throughout the week. I hope we can make it back down to Living the Dream again soon!
Edi M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
We enjoy hosting nice guests and sharing our beautiful beaches. We welcome you and your guests back anytime.
Stay was great. House is very nice and accommodating. Clean, updated, very nice. Have to get better WiFi though. Both myself and my wife are business owners and with 4 young adults in the house with us, it made it near impossible to do work unless they were at the beach. LOL. But that's only suggestion I'd make. Place was really great.
Matt G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you for the great review. We're glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay and found the house to be clean, updated, and accommodating. We appreciate your feedback regarding the WiFi, and we'll look into ways to improve the internet connectivity for our future guests. We're always striving to provide the best possible experience, and your input helps us to enhance our offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donald S.
29 July 2022
Beautiful property
The home was clean and beautiful and very comfortable. Short walk to the beach and there are a ton of extras provided by the homeowner
Donald S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Cathy W.
28 July 2022
Beautiful home!
Beautiful home! Has everything you need...and things you don't even realize you need.
We had the best time staying at Living the Dream. We stayed for 3 nights. We went to the beach each day and ventured into Gulf Shores to eat some while we were there. When we weren’t eating at local restaurants we cooked in the kitchen. Our 2 kids and their friends enjoyed the games that were there for use. The house was decorated beautifully and it was very clean when we arrived. We would definitely recommend this property.
Brittney E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Scott B.
19 May 2022
Wonderful home!
We spent a week here in early May, 2022.
The house is very well laid out in an open plan with bright decorations and furniture.
The kitchen is well laid out with many small appliances and tools.
There are ample chairs and toys for the beach, about 200 yards away.
We thoroughly enjoyed a quiet vacation with the children.
Scott B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Catherine T.
30 April 2022
Very Spacious!
Open concept kitchen and living area are amazing. Lots of empty cabinet space for groceries to be stored. Easy walk to the beach. This is our second year and hope to be back next year.
Catherine T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne C.
3 October 2021
Lovely home
Everything was fresh and new and clean. Beach items were available, Beach towels, chairs and umbrellas and pull wagon, etc. Not far to the beach and owner was very responsive.
Jeanne C.
About the host
Hosted by Flip Flop Vacations
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests