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Gorgeous Oceanside Home with WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W&D - Steps From Beach

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A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city through large windows.
A covered porch with wooden flooring, large windows, and teal chairs.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chandelier.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Gulf Shores Beach
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Gorgeous Oceanside Home with WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W&D - Steps From Beach

Summary:

Leo's Retreat



The Space:

This lovely home is right across the road from the beach, perfect for your family's next vacation. Inside, the open-concept living area is bright and spacious, dressed in attractive furniture, beautiful floors, an overhead ceiling fan, and beachy décor. The full kitchen has plenty of space and stainless steel appliances to help you prepare a delightful meal for everyone to enjoy, which you can take out to the private balcony to dine al-fresco in the salty sea air. When you're not exploring the beach or enjoying a fun-filled hike, splash around in the private saltwater pool then stretch out on the patio to soak in the sun with a good novel. The outdoor shower will spritz away the beach sand after your morning walks and the private washer/dryer will keep everyone's clothes nice and clean during your stay. Don't forget to use the central AC to cool everything down on those hot summer evenings! When it's time to call it a night, you'll have five well-appointed bedrooms to take advantage of.



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Free WiFi

Snowbird-Friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Property # 5125634vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The Wharf and Tanger Outlet Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Consider The Hangout for a night out or Tropic Falls at OWA if you're travelling with kids. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Oceanside Home with WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W&D - Steps From Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gorgeous Oceanside Home with WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W&D - Steps From Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Oceanside Home with WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W&D - Steps From Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Oceanside Home with WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W&D - Steps From Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Oceanside Home with WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W&D - Steps From Beach located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerrod H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was only one row of houses between us and the beach. It is a beautiful home, and easy access to lots of restaurants and entertainment. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Beach memories

We loved this vacation spot! Great family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

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

Leo's Retreat

Great location. Close to beach. Home had plenty of space for our 6 adults and 5 children under the age of 6.Living room seating is limited to 6 adults. Pool size was not an issue with our group, however, could be tight with a group of adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

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

Great house

House was very clean. Had a few maintenance issues but their response time was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Clyde E.

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

Gulf shores stay

The property needs some repairs. But overall okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia J.

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

Beautiful Home!

This was the second year our Conference Speaker Team reserved this home. Just like before, it was beautiful and perfectly fit our needs. Would return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cathy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lots of room. Able to see Gulf from porch and small walk to beach. Lacking in details such as only 6 coffee cups( many with chips on them) yet place sleeps 12. 2 of 3 Hair dryers didn’t work, lack of extra blankets. 2 broken pool chairs. Kitchen table needs serious attention. Very “sticky” trouble picking up cards when playing games. While these are all minor things, they really should be addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the location, space, and view of the Gulf. We appreciate you bringing the details to our attention. The owner has ordered two new chairs to replace the broken ones. I will remove the broken hair dryers and check the coffee cups, replacing them after guests check out. We will also address housekeeping regarding the sticky kitchen table, though we believe it may be due to the type of wood or finish. Your comments help us improve, and we appreciate you sharing them.
Verified

8/10 Good

pam s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house wasn’t cleaned, the cleaning lady was still there when we got there and I think she was in a hurry to get out. The house wasn’t stocked well for 13 people, there was 2 kitchen towels, no dish clothes. There were 3 steak knives which wasn’t easy the night we had steaks. Couple kitchen chairs were broken but nothing we couldn’t use. The mattresses snd pillows were stained up pretty bad. Just not a clean rental at. The layout of house was good. We loved the pool as no how close to the beach. All in all for the price I was satisfied snd would think about staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Beautiful, spacious and well stocked!

For once, what you see is what you really get. The condo is beautiful!!!! It's nicely decorated and all sitting areas/beds are super comfy. The kitchen is well stocked with several kinds of pots,pans,dishes. The separate ice maker was a huge hit! We are big coffee drinkers and appreciated the flexibility to make single cups (kcups), or a carafe of coffee. The pool is beautifully lit up at night with various colors. The property is well cared for and you can clearly see that a lot of thought and consideration was put into the condo. Beach access is not far at all, about a 3minute walk. I had a couple of questions during our stay and was provided answers quickly. We made wonderful memories here and hope to one day be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our check in and communications with Vacasa were satisfactory. The home was clean and in a perfect location to access the beach. If you are driving from home you should bring beach towels, beach chairs, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, laundry pods. We flew in, so we had to make an expensive stop for all these items and food (not even salt and pepper was stocked in kitchen). The pool was disappointing - compared to the spotless sparkly pools to the left and right, our was not clean and the umbrella over the pool was broken for some time and not replaced. The light fixtures over the kitchen island were very dusty. When we arrived, there were 2 men fixing the trundle bed in the bunk room. There were no sheets to be found for 2 of the beds we really needed. We stay at 2-3 VRBO's a year and most of the homes are so welcoming and supplied with items to make you feel special. Although, this home worked out for us, I wish I would have looked around more before booking this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay, and we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We apologize if our standards were not met during your time with us. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place, Close to beach

The house is amazing. It was just the right size for our large group with a wide age range. We were just minutes from the beach and the pool was perfect when we were tired of the sand. We did have a little problem getting into the house due to the code not working and had to wait about 10 minutes before that was fixed. Wasn't bad just disappointing when you have been driving all day and pay a lot of money for a place and want to get in as soon as you arrive. A few other things that could have been fixed was the umbrella by the pool. It was broken upon our arrival and would have been nice to use the shade while at the pool. And lastly, the sheets for the king beds don't fit. A little odd to wake up with the fitted sheet all bunched up under you and you are sleeping directly on the mattress pad. Over all this place was AMAZING and I would highly recommend to anyone. When we visit the Gulf Shores area again we will definitely see if its available.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide some additional details regarding the rating you provided us. We truly do appreciate and value your feedback and we are always open on how we can improve our guest experience . . We are happy to hear the cleanliness of the home held up to your expectations. We want to express how much we appreciate and value your feedback. Please let us know if you have any questions or issues during your stay and we will be more than happy to help. Enjoy your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melanie c.

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

Brought kids down for senior trip.

It was perfect place and location. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Family vacation 2022

This property was amazing! Beauand super clean! Plenty of room for our large group! Kids had a blast at the beach and in the beautiful private pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

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

Awesome stay!

My group of friends and I had an awesome week booking through Vacasa. Any of their properties will be great, and Tina was quick to respond with any issues we may have had.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BENNY C.

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce T.

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

Amazing stay

Everything was great. Went on a bachelor trip all my friends loved the place. Well worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenna B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey C.

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

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