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Gulf Front ~ 5 BR ~ Private Pool ~ Sleeps 21 ~ Cookin' Up Fun 1 Beach House ~ Prickett Properties

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 21297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gulf Front ~ 5 BR ~ Private Pool ~ Sleeps 21 ~ Cookin' Up Fun 1 Beach House ~ Prickett Properties

5 bed, 4.5 bath ~ Sleeps 21~ Gulf Front ~ Private Pool and amazing view from the balcony!.

Welcome to paradise! Cookin' Up Fun 1 (the beach house formerly known as Sea La Vie) is a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom Beach House that sits directly on the white sandy shores overlooking the crystal blue water in Gulf Shores. Cookin' Up Fun 1 is 2 stories and sleeps up to 21 people!. Cookin Up Fun 1 has 2 Bedrooms with private bathrooms that overlook the ocean and the other 3 bedrooms have bathroom access. The home has a seasonally heated private pool off of the main living area on the deck. The home has parking for up to 6 cars, has a large charcoal grill, a private boardwalk to the beach from the main deck, and much more! Come and cook up some lifelong memories in Cookin' Up Fun 1! Do you need a house with more bedrooms? If so, please look in to Cookin' Up Fun 2 which is directly next door to the East. It is a 8 bedroom, 8.5 Bath beach house that sleeps up to 24 and it also has a private pool! Rent one or both and have up to 13 bedrooms!

First Floor -
Kitchen
Living Room w/sleeper sofa
Dining Area
Access to the balcony with the private pool/boardwalk
Washer/Dryer
Half Bath
Bedroom 1 - King w/ private bath w/ shower/tub combo

Second Floor -
Bedroom 2 - King w/ private bath w/ shower/tub combo, overlooks the Gulf
Bedroom 3 - King w/ private bath w/ shower/tub combo, overlooks the Gulf
Bedroom 4 -2 Queen over Queen Bunks, shares bathroom w/ bedroom #5
Bedroom 5 -2 Twin over Twin Bunks and 3 Twin beds, shares bathroom w/ bedroom #4
Sleeps up to 21

Amenities:
Private Pool (can be seasonally heated from November 1 to May 1 WITH FEE)
Private Boardwalk
Parking for up to 6 cars
WiFi
Cable
Flat Screen TVs (Each bedroom and in the living room)
Washer/Dryer
Stocked Kitchen
Linens/Towels Provided
Onsite Check-In
No Carpet

* All guests will have to sign a reservation agreement upon making a reservation with us to complete the booking and receive check-in instructions.

Restrictions:
*** Reservations must be a minimum of seven nights during peak season, certain holidays, and special annual events, such as spring break and fall break.***
*** No Pets ***
*** No Smoking ***
*** Must be at least 25 years old to rent this property ***

EVENT POLICY- If a property is used for an event, an event fee of $1,500 for additional usage and wear and tear will be added to the normal rental rate. Guest is responsible for informing Prickett Properties, LLC of any events that will be taken place during their stay. The following conditions apply:
- You are responsible for contacting the City of Gulf Shores to obtain and purchase a permit for weddings inside city limits.
- Any gathering over the occupancy limits of the property must receive prior approval from the Owner.
- No more than 50 persons may be on the property for the event and no more than the normal occupancy limit may be in the property at all other times.
- The event must take place outside the home.
- If you contract an outside company to facilitate your event, they must be bonded and insured.
- There must be a plan for adequate sewage and sewage removal on site. (portable chemical toilets).
- A plan for extra trash/garbage removal from site.
- A plan for parking and shuttle service, if needed.
- A plan in the event of inclement weather. If it is discovered that a wedding or other similar event is or has occurred while under this lease agreement, and on which no event fee was paid, the tenant shall be required to pay such fee and pay an additional penalty of $250.00 for such infraction.

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Owner/Manager
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pool
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Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Property Registration Number 20-8300025

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf 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, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Waterville USA - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front ~ 5 BR ~ Private Pool ~ Sleeps 21 ~ Cookin' Up Fun 1 Beach House ~ Prickett Properties have a pool?

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

Is Gulf Front ~ 5 BR ~ Private Pool ~ Sleeps 21 ~ Cookin' Up Fun 1 Beach House ~ Prickett Properties pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front ~ 5 BR ~ Private Pool ~ Sleeps 21 ~ Cookin' Up Fun 1 Beach House ~ Prickett Properties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Gulf Front ~ 5 BR ~ Private Pool ~ Sleeps 21 ~ Cookin' Up Fun 1 Beach House ~ Prickett Properties located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vickie O.

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

Family trip

Awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

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

Great time!

We had a great time at Cooking Up Fun 1! The pool was perfect for the kids and rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma Grace D.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

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

Beach house perfect

We had 10 people ranging in age form 19 to 93! The house was perfect with lots of beds and bathrooms for all! The property managers were very responsive. Maintenance even came to house on Christmas Eve. The beach access was great! Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie Joe B.

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

Amazing Beach House!

This was an amazing beach house for my family and I. Super clean property. Great location. On the beach with no walk needed to immediately be on the beach. Truly amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla C.

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

Cookin Up Fun

Overall this house was great! It was very spacious and plenty of beds and bathrooms. The pool was great and the access to the beach was perfect! The couch and rugs definitely needed a good deep cleaning but otherwise it was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Cookin up fun

The house was great, plenty of room, right on the beach. The weather wasn’t great which had the ocean a bit rough, the pool was perfect for our little ones so they could still play in the water. The kitchen was very clean and the extra fridge was very helpful. Beds were comfy. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emily F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Family vacation

The house was great once we got some towels. The pool was great being able to see the beach while in the pool. Nice having so much room.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

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

Family vacay

Great property. Needs a little freshening up. Kids enjoyed the pool. Would be interested in pool size being included in listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

wanda s.

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

Family vacation

Good location, kitchen needed a griddle, we love pancakes. Wish there was more space around the pool
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay S.

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

Great family getaway

This property was the perfect place to spend with our kids, in-laws and grandkids. Location is right on the beach with a private pool right out the deck. Our only negative comment is the frosted glass pane on the patio deck door - this blocked the view of the beach and also the pool (we had three 1 year olds to watch out for). But everything was else was great and the location was very closed to lots of great restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

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

Perfect location!

Wonderful house. Fantastic pool. Beautiful white sand. Perfect location. We will 100 percent be back! The only small improvement I would suggest is replacing the couch in the living room ans it’s seen some wear and tear. Otherwise everything was fantastic and we’re looking forward to booking our next visit. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

We had a BLAST!

Enough beds for everyone, large open kitchen/dining and TV room. loved this! Had to move furniture around in master to plug in lamp. heavy!! Suggestions: shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in showers. More multi-ply TP and paper towels would have been nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Great Spring Break Vacation

The house was perfect for my husband and I along with our two kids and their families.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Spacious and Private.

We appreciated the layout, the spacious kitchen, and the 3 en-suite bathrooms. The boardwalk to the beach was great even though it is much shorter than shown in the photos. The upholstered furniture was very comfortable but in need of cleaning. The bathroom linens were plentiful, but we had to purchase more for the kitchen. One of the 2 doors to the main level’s deck was frosted which really interfered with the view. None of these negatives kept us from enjoying our 2023 Fall Break though.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

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

Sassy Sisters 2023

FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Lifetime Memories

This was our first "major" family vacation since grandchildren. "Cookin Up Fun" was a perfect place for this. There was plenty of room and everyone loved the ease of getting back and forth to the beach. Having the pool was a wonderful option when the adults were too tired for the beach, but the kids weren't! The house was big enough for 8 adults and 7 kids. Prickett Properties was wonderful to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Great place to stay for your vacation!

Everything about this place was great! I would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

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

Couldn't ask for more!

The location was excellent. The house was equipped with everything we needed. A perfect place for a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Location location location

Location is everything! The boardwalk to the beach was awesome! We didn’t have to haul a bunch of extra stuff w us because we were so close to the house. The Sandy white beach was beautiful and not crowded. The pool (although small which I knew it would be) was a welcome daily relief. The grandkids and adults all enjoyed it. The house was roomy. The showers were hot. Some things in the house could be repaired and we sent an email to the property manager and already received a response that they will have those concerns addressed. Our week was great and we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

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

Beautiful

Loved our week… loved being able to walk right out on the beach . Loved being able to be at the pool , watch kids , and still view the ocean . Lots of shells in the area
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Awesome House

Great for a big group!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

So great!

This was a great experience through and through! The property management company is super quick in responding to emails and were able to answer my questions. The house is even more beautiful than I expected from the pictures, there's plenty of space to sleep large groups and not feel cramped, as well as to hang out with each other in main spaces. While yes you do need to grab a few of your own items from the store, there was still a basic starter pack of toiletries and toilet paper in the bathrooms and the kitchen was fully equipped, we made a big group breakfast no problem one morning. And then the beach - AMAZING! Sandy and clean and a few short steps away! And so relaxing to sit on the back porch or the balcony off the second floor and stare out to the beauty and listen to the waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathy F.

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

Family vacation

We rented this house for our first family vacation. One of the selling points of this house was that it had a heated pool. We paid extra to have it heated. We knew that the time of year we were there was going to be cooler and some of the younger children in our family had never been in a pool and we wanted to be able to take advantage of the pool. The heater was not working when we arrived and the pool was quite chilly. The management company was very responsive and sent someone out to check on it the next day. There was something wrong with the heater that could not be fixed and according to the management company the owners of the property would not approve of the heater being replaced. A few of the family members braved the pool and swam for a short time but it was too cold to stay in it for long. It was very disappointing. Won't be renting from this place again. The management company, Prickett Properties, was very responsive and refunded the money we paid for heating the pool quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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