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Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and furnished balcony

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Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
  • Place, Waterville USA

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bonus Room

4 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Level Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Third Guest Bathroom (Upstairs)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily

iTrip Vacations Beaches of Alabama proudly offers WORRY FREE BOOKING!

Worry-Free Booking means GO AHEAD & BOOK TODAY - NO WORRIES if you need to cancel! At any time until a week before your stay, you can cancel your booking and WE WILL GIVE YOU 100% OF THE DEPOSIT BACK! Nope, we won't even keep the processing fee! Pinky promise!

$400 in FREE Activities per day ~ See details below!


“Unplugged” is an adorable three-bedroom, two-bath lagoon-front home located in the heart of Gulf Shores. This is a newly redecorated home, that kept the perfect amount of the original rustic beach-cottage charm to remind you of simpler days. It will truly inspire you to “unplug” and recharge!

This spacious home comfortably sleeps 12 and is ideal for families or groups. It is thoughtfully designed with designated, kid-friendly areas, complete with a playpen and a high chair for your use. The house has a covered boat dock for your use, ideal for a small boat or kayak. Under the house, you will find plenty of space for playing, a covered entertaining area, two charcoal Park BBQ grills mounted in the yard, and a brand-new sandy beach area! Yes, your very own private beach! Additionally, there is brand new patio furniture and a new outdoor shower. Imagine carefree nights, relaxing outside at sunset, fishing from the bank, while cooking your own fresh seafood catch or BBQ over either two grills.

“Unplugged” offers the perfect location, just a quick walk across the street from the beach and a short ½ mile from The Hangout. It is convenient to shopping, dining, and entertainment. As a bonus, it is also directly across the street from Pier 33, the oldest general store in Gulf Shores, which is still family-owned and operated today.

• Access to the large balcony overlooking the lagoon is from the living room

• Tile/hard surface flooring is throughout the home

• There is a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove. The dining area seats six and there are four bar stools for additional seating.

• A full-size washer and dryer are inside the home

• The primary bedroom has a king-size bed

• The second bedroom has a queen-size bed

• The third bedroom (located upstairs) has two queen-size beds

• The bonus room (located off of the 3rd bedroom, upstairs) has two twin day beds, each with a twin trundle.

• Access for your small boat to be docked

• Outdoor shower

• A maximum of four cars are allowed. No access to park inside the garage.

PLEASE NOTE: Some features of the home are NOT available for guest use. These include:
- Living room fireplace
- Garage

No long waits at check-in or check-out with keyless entry
*NON SMOKING
*MINIMUM AGE TO RENT IS 25
*MUST CALL FOR MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

*THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY ITRIP VACATIONS ALABAMA BEACHES

$400 FREE Activities Daily-Guests will receive one complimentary admission to our select activities per day. You can go to every one of these activities every day, and one person will be free per day. Additional guests will pay full price. Admissions are non-cumulative and non-transferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

So yes, you may choose to go fishing in the morning (one person is free), then golf at lunch (one person is free), and then go to the zoo that afternoon (one person is free). Or you may choose to go to the zoo in the morning with the kids (one person is free), and your husband can play golf (one person is free) and then meet that afternoon to go on the dolphin cruise (one person is free.) You may do some or all of these select activities every day, and one of your parties is free every day.

These activities are yours to use if you choose to do so at no additional cost or obligation.

*Does not apply to monthly reservations, and some activities are seasonal
Due to recent incidents of credit card fraud, we have implemented additional security measures to protect our guests and ensure a smooth check-in process.

If you are booking a reservation to arrive within the next 48 hours, we kindly request that you provide us with a copy of your ID and credit card. The name on these documents must match the name on the reservation. We must receive these documents by the close of business on the day that you booked your reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue
Water view

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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

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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA, or check out an event or a game at Orange Beach Tennis Center. 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

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unplugged ~ Rustic Beach Cottage on the Water in the Heart of GS + $400 in FREE Activities Daily located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was easy and house was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
We had a great time; the outdoor area was wonderful! House was clean. Electric Can opener was broken and hand held one was hard to use. Loved 2 types of coffee pots. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

sarah g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

sarah l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family’s annual vacation was great! This house is tastefully decorated & has plenty of room for two families. It sits in a convenient location with a short walk to the beach. The house has everything you need to cook & eat if you want. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

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

Great stay

We loved this home and all the attention to details . Very nice home !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Great Place for Kids

Stayed here over a weekend with family, including some toddlers. Space is great, lots of toys and a great outdoor area for kids to play in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell W.

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

Great place to stay with family

my adult kids were with us.... we all had plenty of room and they loved fishing in the backyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mendy T.

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

AMAZING!!!!

Unplugged was absolutely amazing. The house was just as it looked in the pictures and our kids had a blast trying to catch the little gator that was in the pond off the back deck. We will most definitely stay there again if we are ever back in Gulf Shores. I highly recommend staying at this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Unplugged and loooost

We got here and got lost in laughs and fun! I wish we hard pictures to share but we left our phones behind. The pictures of this property just give you and idea, they don’t do this place justice. There was space to play in and out fully stocked with all the stuff that you’ll ever need in a kitchen!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Georgiana B.

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

Property is very unsafe!!!

I’m not real sure where to start. Not sure if I should be angry at Vrbo, Itrip,or the owners of this property. And none of the reviews or the description of this property did say anything about flooring that you had to step up or down. The drops in the floor were poorly marked Old rugs that needed to be replaced. We had to rearrange furniture. Friday night my sister-in-law fell. I contacted I trips and all they said is sorry we could call Maintenance out. On Friday, I talked to another employee of ITrip She expressed that she was very sorry but again didn’t offer any resolution. I even inquired about trying to get something documented on paper. They acted like that was not possible. Saturday after my sister went down to the pier and came back up the stairs and turned to the left. There was a drop off, she fell and hurt herself badly. I tried to call ITrip again and the first guy answered the phone so I hung up. I have been on the phone for a week from 30 minutes to 1 hour each call. Still not getting results. All they tell me is that it’s been expedited and the homeowner has been notified. Please do not book this property until repairs have been done. I’m not sure how you will know because in the description, it has nothing stating unlevel flooring throughout the house. The rugs were old and we had to move the furniture to make sure no one would trip over the rugs. I am very disappointed after seven years of booking through VRBO that we had to experience this.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Location is everything

Unplugged is one of the best locations on West Beach Blvd. It is very close to everything, Pier 33 (groceries and supplies) in walking distance for last minute items. Even though it is on the bay side, it is only 1 block to beach access--again just an all around great location. Unplugged is equiped with everything you need for a great Beach vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EVERYTHING was great, the place was lovely and super convenient to get to everything. Super clean and Itrip people were so nice and helpful if I asked anything. Will definitely go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Beautiful home!

We loved the beach area out back for the small kids to play in while the adults fished off the dock. We also loved how the kitchen was equipped to cook for a large family. And the location near Pier 33 was awesome. It was lovely being so close to the beach, although there is not Beach access until a couple blocks down the street. But we made it work. Overall stay was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy J.

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

So Fun!

Perfect house for us! We had kids from 6ths all the way to 17yo and they loved it. FYI bring your own seasoning. Also bring extra toilet paper and paper towels. We were provided with one roll of each and went through that quickly. Overall was a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josey K.

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

Great Vacation

Very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Great Beach Home

This is our 4th winter staying in Unplugged. We love the location of this home, even though it is a block off the Gulf Beach we love the small sandy private beach, access to the bay and especially the easy access to the bike trails. Unplugged is an older beach house but has been kept up to date nicely. It is always clean and feels like "home" to us every winter. Many thanks to the owners and especially iTrip employees that respond immediately to any situation that arises.
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10/10 Excellent

Best vacation ever.

The house was amazing. We had 6 adults and 4 children under 7 years old. as soon as we arrived the kids were so excited. The bonus room with the 4 twin beds was absolutely perfect for the kids and the whole set up was great. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were good. My only complaints if I had to choose, is that I would have loved to have had a gate on the second balcony exit (for safety purposes only due to the kids.) but we were easily able to block it off with a bench that was available. And we would have loved to have a better grill set up. Very close and easy walk to the beach. The grocery mart/beach shop was a very short walk from the house. Everyone agreed that it was the best vacation ever! The kids are already asking when we can go back to the “teal house”. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Unplugged - The most beautiful green

A great bonus about Unplugged is that it comes with a high chair, pack and play and kids toys (for the beach and indoors) and books. There is even a kids play area with a pint-sized table and chairs. I can't overstate how helpful this was. I loved the layout of the common areas. The home is very large with multiple groupings of chairs and sitting areas. The dock along with the grill and picnic tables and swings, were so relaxing. The guys fished and fed fish to the herons who visited every day. The water provided a wonderful view. The 3-block walk to the beach was not too taxing. We rented a wagon to haul all of the beach chairs, umbrellas and cooler which were also rented locally. The kitchen was well organized and labeled, so cooking and cleaning up were were that much easier. My only complaint was the lack of supplies. I have stayed in quite a few vacation homes in several states and have never seen such a lack of basic supplies as I did here. ALL other places have provided a couple of rolls of t-paper (we only had 1 per bathroom), and other necessities such as plastic wrap, plastic baggies, aluminum foil, coffee filters, salt pepper. There was no liquid hand soap, only a few teeny bars, no cleaning sprays, etc. We spent a small fortune to purchase AND LEAVE BEHIND things the owner should have provided. We did have a few minor maintenance issues which were resolved immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Family Trip

We had an awesome time. Relaxing and enjoyable. Mostly seniors 60+, two 31 year olds, and our 1 year old. Space was wonderful- clean, well kept, stocked, easily accessible. Gulf shores is so much fun. Would absolutely visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie S.

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

Unplugged was perfect!

It was perfect for our family with a short walk to the ocean. The market across the street was convenient and the back yard was peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

YVONE H.

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

Hall ‘s and Evans Crew

The boys love the dock and caught some fish. The area was closed to everything . We will stay here again.Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spring break ‘24

The house was great for a family! Perfect for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl T.

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

Vacation

Great house with plenty of room for the whole family. Close to the beach and a short walk for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Excellent

We had family from Germany that came with us that had never been to a beach they were very impressed we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Family Vacation

This was a great place to stay! The private beach was nice. Very close to the beach, and close to lots of other activities! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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