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Renovated Kiva Dunes 'Viva La Kiva' Private Pool Elevator FREE Golf & Activities

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 16444.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪96 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bottom Fl King + Daybed & Trundle

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Middle Fl East Beachfront King

1 King Bed

MIddle Fl East Sand Oak King

1 King Bed

Middle Fl West Beachfront King

1 King Bed

Middle Fl West Sand Oak King

1 King Bed

Top Floor King Master, Daybed & Trundle

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bottom Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Mid Fl East Beach King

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Fl East Oak King

Toilet · Shower only

Mid Fl West Beach King

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Fl West Oak King

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Fl Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor Half Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Renovated Kiva Dunes 'Viva La Kiva' Private Pool Elevator FREE Golf & Activities

Viva La Kiva is a beautiful beachfront home with true coastal feel, 6 King bedrooms, each with a private bath, an elevator, and a private 10'x28' private pool that can be heated from October to May for $60 per day. It has amazing views with broad porches that span the width of each of the three levels of the house.

Plus you'll have FREE Golf and Activities every day of your stay to make it even better (value of up to $700/day). Sorry, Kiva Dunes is not one of the courses that participates in the free activities program but is available to play at normal rates. Free rounds are available at Gulf Shores Golf Club, Lost Key, and Soldier's Creek.

The bottom floor has a gracious entry, a screened porch that overlooks the private pool, a bedroom with a King bed plus a twin daybed and twin trundle, a full bath, a laundry, and the garage.

The middle floor features a family room and 4 King bedrooms, each with a private bath.

The top floor has a large living area with amazing views, a huge round dining table that our guests love, a kitchen, a powder room, and the master bedroom and bath. The master bedroom has a King bed plus an alcove with a twin daybed and twin trundle.

Located in the Kiva Dunes Beach and Golf Resort, Viva La Kiva is on a huge beachfront lot and has access to neighborhood tennis courts as well as the golf course and lodge.

Property manager

Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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!

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Billy's Seafood are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fort Morgan - 15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 30 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Renovated Kiva Dunes 'Viva La Kiva' Private Pool Elevator FREE Golf & Activities have a pool?

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

Is Renovated Kiva Dunes 'Viva La Kiva' Private Pool Elevator FREE Golf & Activities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Kiva Dunes 'Viva La Kiva' Private Pool Elevator FREE Golf & Activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Kiva Dunes 'Viva La Kiva' Private Pool Elevator FREE Golf & Activities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Kiva Dunes 'Viva La Kiva' Private Pool Elevator FREE Golf & Activities located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay and Edith Hammock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as advertised and perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Walter W.

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

Friends Vacation

Wonderful location and views. Plenty of parking and seclusion from the crowds, which is what we were looking for. Short drives to fine dining and groceries.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Perfect for Multiple Families

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: Wonderful set up for multiple families to stay. 6 king size bedrooms with each having its own bathroom. Separate spaces, yet large enough top floor for everyone to gather. Lovely accommodations.

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Spring Break 2024

This place is gorgeous! We loved everything about it - the gorgeous view, private pool, great beds for all, and beautiful furnishings. The free activities were a wonderful bonus. We are already dreaming of when we can come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

50th bday trip

First of all, the house is amazing! The views incredible and we had excellent weather and we were able to enjoy the beach and the pool. The staff and rental agents were responsive and professional. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher M. W.

Viva La Kiva Paradise!

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: Love the house. This is our 3rd time to rent it for a week and we’ll be back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

2023

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
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Epic Spring Break Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 a fabulous time and have already booked the house for Spring Break last year. We had great communication with the rental company anytime we needed something. There are a few things that would be helpful to have in the home and I submitted those items so hopefully they are there when we return next year. It’s our 4th trip to Gulf Shores and the 3rd house we have stayed in and the area and house are our absolute favorite!! The added and included activities are a huge plus. Our group enjoyed the fishing trip, miniature golf, golf, dolphin cruise and parasailing (some multiple times during the 11 days we were there).
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8/10 Good

Jennifer G., Omaha, NE

Great home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was good! Beautiful home! We did find 4 nails in the pool from work being done on the house and we had some little kids swimming which was disappointing and not to mention did nothing about it, but overall good.

6/10 Okay

Amber T.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Location was great house was was okay, towels were dirt and appeared to not have been washed.

Back decks during night had many cockroaches. Dishwasher leaked and flooring and lower ceiling showed water damage/ dry rot
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Perfect house for a large family!

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: 15 family members came for Thanksgiving. Wonderful open floor plan for cooking and gathering. Loved the multiple seating nooks+ the views from the upper floor are wonderful with all the windows. The teenager enjoyed having their own living space on 2nd floor. All around great house we will rent again for our family. Elevator easy to use for grandparents .
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

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

Military Family 2019

It was a beautiful place. Loved the pool, beach access, and privacy. Biggest complaint is fix your elevator!! We had to call at least 4 times about it. There were several of us who needed it and booked the house because of it. Also when you are on vacation you should not have to wash all the towels and fold them. It is one thing to load the dishwasher but should not be required to put up the clean dishes. We pay a cleaning fee so clean!! Overall had a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

JENNY D.

Viva La Vaca !!!

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: Beautiful home, the pictures don't do it justice. Worked perfectly for our family, giving each of my 4 kids family's their privacy as well as more than enough common space for meals, games, and fun both inside and out. We had 3 occasions to contact the owner during our stay with questions and they got back to us immediately and solved our concern. Best hosts! Location is 25 minute drive from town, but worth it if you value privacy and want to treat yourself like the rich and famous for a week ~ If you have the opportunity to spend a week in paradise, I highly recommend Viva La Kiva.
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10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann B.

Viva - Year Six

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: Another wonderful year at Viva La Kiva! The weather was delightful! The house has survived the storms...we missed the Full size refrigerator in the garage, the small sofa and 2 missing chairs beside the kitchen, a chair in all the bedrooms, the second floor kitchen area and chairs... with our normal full house we were sitting on top of each other and at the grocery everyday for milk. Everyone who came by the house was very helpful, fast and friendly!This year the garage was sparkling clean. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Great place for a friends get away

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 home - kitchen very well stocked. Lots of space and amazing view. Great place to rent for a friends weekend where everyone got their own room and bathroom.
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10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann B.

Our 9th Year

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: A great spot for our family.
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8/10 Good

Mary Kay W.

Great Place but don't expect to re-rent same week

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our group of 13 ladies love this house. We rented it in 2023 and re-rented it for 2024. However when we tried to re-rent for the following year prior to end of our stay, GSVR allowed someone else to rent our timeframe for 2025. I understand anyone wanting to stay here. All rooms are king suites and first and 3rd floor ensuites have extra sleeping of twin & trundle or queen size murphy bed. Love the living area is on top floor and the large round table is awesome for a large group. We are so sad that now we have to go back to the drawing board to find another place for our group. NOT HAPPY about that!
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Great 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: The house is in perfect location, beach front, private pool,very clean, our hostess was very helpful, great house, highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Dolores S.

Gulf Shores Memory

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Beautiful condo, great location. There were four families staying for one week & everyone enjoyed their stay. Didn’t feel cramped as the condo is very spacious. Loved the pool & the elevator came in very handy as we had two family members with mobility restrictions.had a couple of minor problems during our stay which were corrected quickly. One thing I’d bring to the owner’s attention is garbage pick up. The bins were not taken out on designated garbage day & bins were over full before the next pickup day. Minor problem but wanted to let you know. Overall a very pleasant week & would definitely recommend facility to everyone.Thanks
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10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Favorite week of the year!

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 was our third time to stay at Viva La Kiva,and we have reservations for next June. The house is lovely and comfortable, znd the beach area is amazing and huge. It’s like having your own private beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Wonderful family home

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 Home is Perfect for our family of 12. House was clean, well stocked Kitchen! Beautiful views! Pool is perfect can see the gulf from there! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Fam trip

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 place to stay !!
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10/10 Excellent

Great Family Trip

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: Our group was 6 couples. We had a great time! The house was perfect for our group.
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Wonderful home, private beach

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 reserved this fabulous home for a family trip and it was perfect! Each bedroom is a king with its own bathroom, it has a pool and is right on the beach.

About the host

Hosted by Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc

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Why they chose this property

Once you see the beach at Kiva Dunes, you'll understand immediately. Homes are nestled into the dunes in one of the only protected dune areas remaining on the Gulf Coast. Combine the natural beauty of nearly 2 acres, right on the beach with the amenities of the Kiva Dunes Resort and you've got an amazing getaway.

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