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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 659 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

With a stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be by the sea, a 3-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and a 2-minute drive from Gulf State Park. .This vacation home is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from The Wharf and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Perdido Key Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gulf State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SUPER CUTE, DOG FRIENDLY, CONVENIENT TO THE BEACH!

Welcome to Gulf 4 Shore, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom beach cottage located just one block from the Gulf of Mexico in Gulf Shores, Alabama. This newly renovated, 640-square-foot home features upscale flooring, quartz countertops, updated furnishings, and modern decor, making it the perfect retreat for up to 6 guests—including your four-legged friends!

The Space – Sleeps 6 Comfortably
Primary Bedroom: Queen-size bed, HDTV, and cozy coastal decor.
Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed, HDTV, and ample storage.
Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa, HDTV, and open-concept layout.
Parking: Adequate space for 3 vehicles (no parking pass required).
Dog-Friendly: If bringing a dog, guests must notify us and pay a $250 non-refundable pet fee. Two (2) dogs maximum, up to 40 lbs each. Failure to do so will result in an additional charge to your card.

Key Features & Amenities
Prime Location – Just a short walk to the beach, with a convenient pedestrian crosswalk on Beach Blvd.
Fully Equipped Kitchen – Quartz countertops, modern appliances, and all necessary cookware and utensils.
Spacious Outdoor Living – Enjoy the front deck for morning coffee or cocktails, plus a covered lower-level area for outdoor dining and relaxation.
HDTVs & Free WiFi – Stay entertained with cable TV and high-speed internet throughout the home.
Washer & Dryer – Conveniently located in the unit for guest use.
Close to Popular Attractions – Walk to The Hangout, Pink Pony Pub, Sea-N-Suds Restaurant, and Gulf Market for great dining and entertainment.

The Location
Gulf 4 Shore is located at 417 West 1st Ave in Gulf Shores, Alabama, just steps from white sandy beaches and all the best attractions. Whether you're looking to relax by the shore, explore local shops, or dine at delicious seafood restaurants, this quaint beach cottage is the perfect place to call home during your Gulf Shores getaway.

Book Your Stay Today!
Experience the best of Gulf Shores with Gulf 4 Shore! With easy beach access, pet-friendly accommodations, and a prime location near top attractions, this newly renovated cottage is the perfect coastal retreat. Reserve your getaway now and start making beachside memories!

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THE BEACHBALL DIFFERENCE:

From the Flora-Bama to Fort Morgan, BEACHBALL PROPERTIES is here to help you enjoy your next beach vacation at one of our premier condos, duplexes, or private homes in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan, Alabama. Family-owned and operated, our team works diligently to ensure that your entire Alabama Gulf Coast getaway is hassle-free and fun from reservation to check-out.

Every property in our portfolio has been vetted and verified so you can book with confidence. If you have questions prior to your trip, we are happy to assist you. During your stay, a BEACHBALL PROPERTIES representative will be available 24/7 to help with any issues that may arise.

Book with us today and get ready to have a BALL at the Beach!

BEACHBALL PROPERTIES VACATION RENTAL POLICIES:

RENTAL AGREEMENT: Tenant Vacation Rental Agreement must be electronically signed to secure your reservation. Please read carefully. This is a legally binding document.

NO SMOKING: All properties are non-smoking.

AGE RESTRICTION: Must be at least 25 years older to book a BEACHBALL PROPERTIES vacation rental. A person 25 years or older must be staying at the property for the entire duration of the booking. There will be no refunds issued for anyone booking under false pretenses.

CHECK-IN: Check-in is at 4PM. Early check-in is not possible, sorry but no exceptions.

CHECK-OUT: Check-out is at 10AM. Check out after 10AM will be charged an additional day.

DOG-FRIENDLY PROPERTIES: If you are staying at a dog-friendly property, you MUST notify us and pay a non-refundable dog deposit. Failure to do so will result in us charging your card for the entire amount authorized for damage.

MONTHLY/SNOWBIRD RENTALS: Available from November through February. Call to ask about monthly rates.

PARKING PASSES: No parking passes required. The cost of parking passes is set by each Homeowner's Association and is subject to change at any time without notice. U-hauls, trailers, boats, jet skis, buses, etc. are not allowed on property.

CANCELLATION POLICY RELAXED: Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in shall receive a 100% refund of the amount they have paid. For cancellations between 14 and 30 days before check-in, 50% of the total reservation costs shall be refunded. For cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the beginning date of the reservation, NO REFUNDS will be issued. Refunds shall not be issued for late arrivals, early departures, or inclement weather conditions including hurricanes and named storms. We do offer optional travel insurance which we highly encourage all guests to purchase.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Guests receive a “starter pack” of laundry detergent, dish washing detergent, one trash bag per trash can, and travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, and soap per bathroom. Starter supplies are not intended to last for the duration of your stay. Linens are furnished but please bring your own beach towels.

RATES: Rates subject to change up until time of booking. Additional fees and taxes may apply.

PROFESSIONALLY HOSTED BY: BEACHBALL PROPERTIES, located at 22989 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 36561. Come Have a Ball at the Beach!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Beachball Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 630 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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SUPER CUTE, DOG FRIENDLY, CONVENIENT TO THE BEACH! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time with family

Perfect! No problems whatsoever. Little doggies loved the fenced in yard. We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jon M.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!!

Nice property, conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

marlene n.

Beach vacation

Yard grown up, house swayed when someone walked across the floor, roaches in bathroom, rug in living room dirty from animals, furniture dirty, mattress in front bedroom make you feel like falling out of bed because lumpy would not recommend this house
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

The house was very clean and the location is great. Very pleased with this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joyce F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Worst place we ever stayed

Retired military so we’ve stayed many places. Beachball Properties definitely missed HOSPITALITY 101. Bob Oakley responded to flying termites saying, “you’re in Alabama, it’s their breeding season and I can’t do anything about Mother Nature”. Photos on website are not as property currently appears, especially the outdoor area. Cleanup of yard and all furniture needs replaced including cornhole boards. Six bath towels for two people for the week. Requested additional and told I had to wash existing towels. Living room area had BO and urine odor. We left on third day… couldn’t deal with it for a week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Gulf 4 Shore stay

Had a few issues upon checking in spoke directly with property management. All issues were resolved within 24 hours . Steve addressed our concerns and never hesitated to resolve them. Good Customer service in a timely matter. Hats off to Steve !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

House is located a block and a half from a great beach. You don't hear the traffic from the main road. As noted, this is a small house. Good for two adults and maybe one child. There is limited storage - we were there for two weeks and left most of our clothes in their original cases we packed. There are no cleaning tools or supplies other than a vacuum. As many others have commented, the owner has an issue with the lawn maintenance. When we arrived we filled a small, grocery sized bag with dog poop (not our dogs! ) and asked when the lawn was going to be mowed. We were told they mow once a week. A week later we were still waiting and contacted the mgt company, sending a picture of weds that were now up to my hip. To their credit, Beachball responded by going and buying a mower and doing the lawn themselves. Overall, a decent house, great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Good location. Close walk to the beach. Good size. Great yard for dog and family hangout. However, the beds were awful. They are extremely uncomfortable so if you plan on staying bring extra comfort support because I contacted them and they didn’t do anything about it. Staying for 5 nights I expected more than a cracker thin mattress. However, if you like extra extra firm then this is your place. Other than the bed issue, I would recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R., Sandy Springs, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Great Gulf Shores location just off 59 and the beach. Nice house with large, fenced backyard for the fur baby and fun options nearby. Missed having a dishwasher.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Fence and Porch

Best location. Especially for dog owners! Property was clean. The only cons were that the grass was a bit high and horseshoes were missing. These were not deal breakers. You will want to bring basic supplies, but thats to be expected with most properties. 100% will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

Newly renovated cottage in the perfect location to beach, restaurants, etc. very clean and perfect for our dog. The yard was very large and completely gated. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely will stay again!

The house is super cute and very conveniently located to everything, with options for pet friendly places this was overall the best we’ve stayed at. Our only complaint was they should invest in new rugs or get rid of them all together they reeked of dog pee and had what looked like fresh pee on it. we had to roll them up and set the aside. Besides that 10/10 would stay again our kids and dog loved it with the fenced in yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and quaint

Property was extremely clean and so cute! Management was so nice when I asked questions (very prompt as well) Perfect location to the beach and local shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness

close proximity to beach

great experience, we had this house to 2 people and our 2 dogs. about a 5 minute walk to be in the water on the white sand beach. would definitely do it again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for our five night stay (Read pros and cons)

Pros: Great location, close to shops, restaurants, and the beach! Comfortable beds, really quiet, (considering it was close to main road). Loved the deck. There were available boogie boards and a beach cart available (wish I had known before I rented my own beach gear prior to arriving) Cons: >No curtains so the (bright) sun woke us up every morning by 5:45 a.m. (There were blinds, but doesn't block the sun). >The grass was very tall (I'm 6'2" and it was to my knees) and we could not use the back yard the first four days (we were excited about having a fenced in yard with our dog). We were there from Monday to Saturday. The grass was cut when we arrived back to the house Thursday night, so it was cut Thursday. >The front gate did not have a latch on it and it would not stay shut well. When we arrived, it was held closed by a trashcan. We had to move the trash cans far from the gate, because they smelled horrible! That meant the gate was almost always open. >There were dead termites in many of the drawers in the house and a couple on the wall. But they were dead at least. (I figured the cleaning fee may have taken care of that prior to our arrival). The Orkin man did show up on Friday to make sure the workers did everything right when they were there to do a treatment. I just know I paid a cleaning fee too, so hopefully the dead termites are gone for the next family. >When they say check-in is at 4 p.m. they mean it. We arrived in Gulf Shores at 11:30 a.m. (due to having to check out of our other house in Mobile). Even though I called, they still would not allow early check in. ***Guess that isn't a con, since it was posted a 4 p.m. check in was non-negotiable.*** >Could not use the cornhole game as I did not have a tool to loosen the legs on one of the boards. (They also were not locked up upon our arrival). >I knew there were pics of a horseshoe posts, but we did not see horseshoes anywhere. (Due to the tall grass, we could not have played until Friday anyway, which was our last night there). In reality, it may seem bad that I put so many cons, however we would stay here again. The house is cute, is decorated nicely, and was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Cecily S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great until termite infestation

Half way through our trip we came home to hundreds of termites flying and taking resident in the house. I called the maintenance man and he said he was aware and they were going to spray after we checked out. My husband spent every bit of two hours vacuuming up termites flying around in the house. A maintenance man did come after it was mostly taken care of . Someone from the company did reach out (she was awesome!) and did find us another place to stay that was an upgrade from this property. Unfortunately it was around around 11pm that night so we were unable to move until the following morning as a I had a two year old already asleep. She told me she would reach out in the am regarding reimbursement of the situation after speaking with “management”. We were only reimbursed the amount of 1 night stay at this place after experiencing 100s of termites, doing the cleanup ourselves, having to stay there during an infestation (that they admittedly knew about), having to pack up and completely relocate mid vacation and the property “manager” sent an email saying “refund “xxx.xx”. And that was it. No apology, no acknowledging of the situation or even explanation of why the reimbursement was only the cost of 1 night stay. nothing. I would expect more given what we went through and the amount of money we spent choosing this property. Just a disappointing experience in how it was handled by the manager in the end and I will not be using this company again when traveling.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little beach house!

Located just across the street from the beach and within walking distance of multiple shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, nice house, easy process.

Located near the beach, but still quiet. Close to restaurants and shopping. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Lots of fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

thomas J m., Greenwood Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

another year older

house was great, location was good, needs a little of this and that but over all a really nice place. We come to Gulf two or three times a year, especially in November my birthday month (71 now).We had a great time, Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

three day getaway

We came in for a condo association meeting and stayed here due to our condo being occupied. Need to remove from site that unit has dishwasher. Window treatment would be nice in living room. Tv's were hard to work, maybe we are not tech savvy? Overall enjoyed our stay - well decorated and yard was great for our Lola.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and great location

We loved the property and having the fenced in yard for our dog. The house could benefit from a dishwasher and put the microwave on the counter, it was in a bad location. Also, could have benefited from dishcloths n dish detergent since there was no dishwasher. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location to restaurants and beach

The cottage is in a great location. 4 min, 28 second walk to the beach and within walking distance to lots of restaurants. Perfect for 2 people and pup. Would be crowded with more than that. There is no dresser in one of the bedrooms and little closet space in the bedroom with the dresser, so we used the bedroom with the dresser to store our clothes and the closet in the other bedroom to hang clothing. Pots and pans are adequate, but not if you plan to cook a whole whole lot. Backyard was PERFECT for our pup. Would book again for 2022 but the rates have doubled, so guess I won't be doing so. Really, really enjoyed it!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf 4 Shores

Property is smaller and works perfectly for a couple or couple with a child. It is completely remodeled and laid out beautifully making the space seem much larger than it actually is. Our dog loved the fenced yard which was very well maintained. The beach access is right across the street from the property which makes everything convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021