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Drift Away

4.0 star property

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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Interior
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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking
Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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487 E 1st Ave, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Gulf State Park and 3 minutes by foot from Gulf Shores Beach. .This vacation home is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Perdido Key Beach and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from The Park at OWA.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬17 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.

Drift Away

Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 65-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

Recreational amenities at the vacation home include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished balcony. A 65-inch Smart television with digital programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a separate sitting area and a microwave.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total
  • Fee: USD 125 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing 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

General

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cottages of Romeo Beach Unit 1 Gulf Shores
Cottages of Romeo Beach Unit 1 Private vacation home
Cottages of Romeo Beach Unit 1 Private vacation home Gulf Shores

Drift Away Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and very clean. The house is convenient to the beach, shopping and good food. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

David, Cedar Park

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to public beach, shops nearby. Very clean and plenty of cookware in the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025