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Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
LCD TV, Netflix, Hulu, streaming services
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬

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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 4-minute drive from Gulf State Park. .This vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from The Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf!

Welcome to Alavista, your charming little retreat in Gulf Shores! This lovely 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage comfortably welcomes up to 6 guests. With beautiful real ponderosa-pine walls and vaulted ceilings all around, plus plenty of windows offering gorgeous ocean or lagoon views, it’s the perfect cozy spot to enjoy your getaway.


This property accommodates up to 6 guests. The primary bedroom features a queen-size bed. The guest bedroom includes two twin beds, and to accommodate even more guests, the living room has a queen-sized sleeper sofa. The full bathroom has a custom walk-in shower with ceramic tile and glass door.


At Alavista, you'll have all the comforts you need—a washer and dryer, a full kitchen with a dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, and built-in microwave, plus a cozy dinette that seats six, making meal prep and dining a breeze. Each bedroom comes with its own TV, so you can kick back and enjoy your favorite shows after a day of fun. Plus, beach access and a public boat launch are just steps away, so whether you're looking to explore or just relax on the sand, this place has everything you could want!


You must be 25 or older to book this property. No smoking, no parties or events. No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. An LCD television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a water park, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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 not allowed

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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Alavista is a Gulf Shores Beach House Rental
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Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house needs to be updated, recliner is uncomfortable, the fold out couch is terrible, only one TV with wifi, the wax ring on the toilet is leaking, the breaker box doesn't have a cover on it so electric wires are exposed which is very dangerous, AC couldn't keep up with the heat outside
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

BEST location

The most best place/closest to the beach and bayside.. Will come back again if the place is deeper cleaned ,need updated and extra kitchen things, and especially need a better dishwasher. The refrigerator was leaking so it might needs replacing..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy t., Zachary, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cottage

Not too far from beach. Felt safe. Private. Easy check in. Had a blast. Will come again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adnan e.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay

We loved our stay in this lovely peaceful home! We loved the comfy beds. The communication was excellent and checking in was a breeze. great location. The kitchen had everything we needed and we felt super relaxed. A great stay! Thank you very much
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jane W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

The house here was not what we seen when we arrived.

We did not stay at this property because it wasn't fit to stay in. However the group that owns this property made it right. They put us in a much much nicer place. So after that it was a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Pamela C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

I came on a spring break getaway with my granddaughter and her other grandma. The location was wonderful. We went to the beach, shopped, and ate out in several places. Overall, we had a great time. The house itself was not a real positive. There was a large gap under the door that could let in lots of undesirables. There were mouse droppings in the cabinets and bugs in the kitchen. The toaster was rusty, and we didn't feel safe using it. Needless to say, we bought plastic and paper or ate our meals out. I hope to come back to Gulf Shores, but wouldn't stay in the same place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely single family dwelling

The ac was extremely cold, much to my liking. The oven, stove, fridge, and plumbing all worked well. The washer, dryer, bbq pit, oak trees, and shaded area under the house were all bonuses. Plenty off street parking and we weren’t close to other houses, and we were a five minute walk from the beach. The downstairs outside shower was a huge convenience. It is on the small side but it worked well for my parents, my wife and I and our 17 and 9 year old daughters.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Dustin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The location is decent, the place is dated.

The place ia dated and relies on lamps to light bed rooms. The oven went out during our stay and the repair man came and looked at it, but didnt fix it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenience/Location

We really enjoyed our stay here. Super clean and is situated in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mae O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Homey, clean and comfortable with a short walk to the beach

The house isn't fancy but clean and comfortable beds and nice shower. It has a feeling of home. We appreciated the tips in what to take to make the stay an enjoyable one. There was a problem with having to reset a breaker for the a/c but we would consider staying again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Regina H., Thurman Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

This property was located in very quiet neighborhood and not far at all from the beach access, easy walking distance and not too busy roads to cross. It was good size for family of four. Easy check in and check out process.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Christie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

someone screwed up

we moved into a mold infested place the property management company missed the fact that the ac ducts below the house we saturated and created a mold infested environment. our 1st 2 employees moved out after 2 days, sick as dogs, coughing. we got a hold of the owner. he hired us to fix everything. we did. cleaned up the yard and completed many repairs. location is awesome. its an old school house but much better now! we are back for another month for finalize it all for the next renters. property managers should do better.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hillary and Phillip A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vaca

This was our summer trip with me, my husband and 2 girls. They are 6 and 11. The property was in a perfect location for walking. We loaded up the wagon and we were at the beach within 3 minutes. The girls loved having their own room. The kitchen was open and spacious. The laundry room downstairs was a great place to store the wagon after getting back from the beach. Overall, this house was super!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Norrie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

House was in a good location within a short walk to canal or beach. Good size for a family of four. Quiet neighborhood just off main road. It could use a little updating (minor maintenance) and a deep cleaning, but wouldn’t rule out staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A short title for your review

I went online I rented it. I stayed there 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Jason L.

Recommendable

Location was great! Beds were good. Everything was dated... It’s minor but providing more than one roll of toilet paper and trash bag would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Jody A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores

Was overall ok. Not great, not bad. Washer and dryer was outside which is not mentioned in description. No outside water hose to rinse yourself off after getting off the beach. Good beach access, and the lagoon is right behind the house which is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023