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Casa Playa. 12BR, slp 48. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value! (2x6 BR).

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12 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms14 bathroomsSleeps 48

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪4 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 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from The Park at OWA and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Orange Beach Beaches.

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 21 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 32 min drive - 45.4 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 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.

Casa Playa. 12BR, slp 48. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value! (2x6 BR).

Casa Playa, East & West (together)
1252 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores

12BR 14BA. Casa Playa, East & West. Gulf Shores, Alabama. Great place, awesome space, nice price!

UPGRADES! New paint, new stuff, so new pictures and virtual tour too!

This listing is for BOTH sides of Casa Playa, the east and west together, with a connecting door on the main level in the Living Rooms. Nice!

Looking for an very nice home to house a large group of people but you'd like to save a few dollars in the deal? This wonderful duplex has 6 bedrooms and 7 baths on each side, so 12 bedrooms when renting through this listing for BOTH sides together.

Want more? How about great internet on a wifi mesh network? An EXTRA fridge for all those shrimp and beach beverages? Easy beach access and a great price point. What's not to love?

This listing is for BOTH SIDES, with 12 bedrooms. One side perfect for your group? Inquire about our Casa Playa, East and Casa Playa, West listings for the individual units. Note, there IS a connecting door between the two sides in the living room areas. Like a connecting hotel room, it can be opened if guests rent both sides.

BEDDING
EACH SIDE has the following:
Main Floor N Bedroom: King
3rd Floor N Bedroom: King
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: Queen
3rd Floor S Bedroom: King
4th Floor N Bedroom: 2 Queen + Twin Bunk
4th Floor S Bedroom: 2 Queen + Twin Bunk

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
Main Floor Lounge Area: Queen Sleeper Sofa

ALL bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with combo shower/tubs. The 2nd Floor LR and Bonus QSS use a common bath separate from that level's bedroom.

BEACH ACCESS
Casa Playa is located on the north side of West Beach Boulevard, directly across the street from the beach and you can see the beach! You have beach access at the 12th (3 mins, < .1 mile!) and 13th street public beaches, PLUS a large pool private to just the guests of Casa Playa. We aren't talking about blocks to reach the beach, it's right across the street, .1 miles to the west!

POOL? You bet!
BIG outdoor pool (shared only between the two sides). 30x18x3-5' rectangular bit of bliss!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 6 cars per side. More if you park under then home and stack carefully. Just share nice with the neighbors!

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

No smoking please. No pets.

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.

Casa Playa East https://vrbo.com/1987926 6BR
Casa Playa West https://vrbo.com/1988351 6BR
Casa Playa East & West (Together) https://vrbo.com/3515611 12BR
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 14 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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

318260

Casa Playa. 12BR, slp 48. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value! (2x6 BR). Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We rented both sides for a family vacation with many aunts, uncles and dozens of cousins! The home worked out so well for our family! The fact that each room has its own bath is the best thing EVER and a rare find! The home had so much space, each side with 2 living areas to hang in AND each had a sofa bed! We would wake up and find the teens hung out too late and fell asleep together in the sofa beds!The pool area is super spacious as is the covered area right next to the pool. We played many games there, out of the direct sun and rain at times. Spent most of our time here or in the front patio/balgony, looking at the dolphins in the ocean right across the street! The home was clean and had everything our large family needed. Everyone loved this home!We loved the area - ice cream. A small grocery and a kitchen/bar just a block away. If we visit Gulf Shores again, will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

galen p., Punta Gorda, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa Playa Reunion

Casa Playa East & West was just what the Price family required for 2025!!!!The proximity to the beautiful beaches was perfect and the spacious pool was great for afternoon cool off.Each of our five children hosted a dinner night and the twin kitchens/ great rooms provided the necessary gathering accommodations for the family.Some of the younger set went to nearby bars by uber, and daytime activities included rental boats and fishing trips. Even visited the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola.Great family spot!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Property at a great location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property, It was super spacious and afforded us room for everyone in our party. The home matched the pictures and descriptions to a T! I would definitely recommend this property for any large families or groups. It is super close to the beach access point as well as its far enough down Beach Blvd that the traffic is minimal.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house for large families

Our large family stayed in both units of Casa Playa (East and West). It was a great setup for large groups. The only drawback was not having a large common shared LR and DR area. It did have a door that allowed easy access to both sides and VRBO correctly described the units. BR's were large and kitchens were better equipped than any other house we have used. The den areas on both sides were larger than expected and worked well for setting up crafts and movies for kids. Having 4 fridges (2 on each side) was a godsend for this Thanksgiving gathering. The owners/managers even left pumpkin pies for each side (very nice touch to make us feel welcome). The walk to the beach along a busy road was a little farther than we would like with little ones but still doable for people without mobility issues. A couple of minor maintenance issues:rust stains in main floor bathroom trailed from window into bath tub, shared bathroom on main floor had toilet issues, smoke detector on one side went off at 2AM, and one oven was not functioning at checkin but was easily resolved. Managers/owners were very responsive to texts and calls. Overall I would highly recommend this house for large groups.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024