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“Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores!

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Smart TV, DVD player, books
Sun loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

“Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores!

Let My Happy Place be yours! Come "LIVE" at the beach and enjoy the comfort of a renovated classic beach house with a 'live like a local' feel and a great canal lagoon view from the covered front porch. The large open family room/kitchen area is great for relaxing and lounging after a good day at the beach.

The home is located in the heart of the Gulf Shores Beach District on a dead-end street (no through traffic!), just 3 blocks west of the Hang-out and 2 blocks south of the public beach access (5 minute walk). It's close enough to walk/bike to everything Gulf Shores has to offer, yet it feels private and remote...perfect for relaxing.

There is a lagoon in the front yard with a small private dock for fishing, crabbing and kayak launching. Use of 4 kayaks and a paddle boat are included with the rental! You can kayak the Gulf Shores canals and Little Lagoon from the house, even head over to the , Original Oyster House or other local restaurants for a kayak up lunch!

There are 3 bedroom, 2 full baths and a private outdoor shower with hot & cold water (everyone's favorite!). The 3rd bedroom we call the bunk room and includes an additional TV viewing area, two bunk bed sets, a queen bed and a private balcony. It's a perfect area for kids.

Rental also includes use of a mid-size washer/dryer, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach boards, floats, sand toys, corn hole, crab cage, charcoal grill, etc. (Note: there are a few fishing poles and old bikes folks have left at the house - if they are there you are free to use them, I just cant guarantee they will still be there and work.)

The Gulf State Park is only 2 miles via paved path - so bring your bikes and explore the 26+ miles of the Gulf State Park trails (all paved paths or boardwalks).

Besides the beach, kayaking, biking and relaxing - there are lots of other fun things to in the area!
1) Gulf State Park: The Fishing pier is great for fishing and also fun to walk out and watch what's being caught. There is also a nature center in the Park and great new restaurants at the Lodge.
2) Gulf Shores' parks & rec: The Bodenhamer Rec center offers day & week passes. The center has a large indoor heated pool w/aqua-climb wall, full service fitness/exercise center and fitness classes, indoor basketball and racquetball courts, tennis courts and game room. There is also a large outdoor play ground with jungle gym
3) Day trip to Fort Morgan, Dauphin Island (the ferry ride is fun), Bellingrath Gardens, Bayou La Batre (yes Bubba it's a real place and has the BEST SHRIMP)
4) Day trip to Fairhope - an amazing town on the cliffs of Mobile Bay. Great shops, restaurants, parks, history. Check out Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bog and Weeks Bay Estuarine Research Reserve on the way.
5) Day trip to Pensacola - Catch a Blue Angel show or practice, climb the lighthouse, visit the National Naval Air Museum which rivals the Smithsonian Air/Space (also free).

Property manager

Suzanne B.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties
Gatherings up to 16 guest are allowed up to 11pm

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Gatherings up to 16 guest are allowed up to 11pm
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

Live Like a Local During Your Vacation in Gulf Shores!

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gulf State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach, and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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“Live like a local” during your vacation in Gulf Shores! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia J.

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

Perfect location!!!

Suzanne was amazing to work with!! The location was perfect for us! Will definitely book again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Gulf Shores Trip

The house was just as pictured. Clean and nicely decorated. The property was beautiful and overlooked the water. The host was easy to work with and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

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

Fun stay close to the beach

Great spot for kids and family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

EXCELLENT place

We loved this property. So much so that we will probably stay here again very soon. Spacious, private, well stocked, and comfortable. Short walk to the beach and many restaurants are within walking/biking distance 😊😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Very Nice! Would go back in a heartbeat!

Perfect for a getaway! Boys fishing trip for their spring break and we all loved it. Location is good and close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dori D.

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

Spring Break 2024

This was a great place to stay with the grandkids. The kids enjoyed fishing off the dock, riding bikes and loved the outdoor shower after being at the beach. Would love to return next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Great stay!

Our family had a great vacation in this wonderfully located peaceful home for the week! Close enough to all the action and short walk to the beach! Yet so peaceful! Use of the kayaks was an added bonus and everyone loved the outdoor shower when coming back from the beach! We hope to be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Leah S., Kentucky

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

Great vacay

The house was in a great location, one block walk to the beach and lots of local eateries nearby as well. The sunsets off the front porch were spectacular and we enjoyed them each evening. The small house has plenty of room for everyone to spread out and is super cozy and comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

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

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay! The owner was great & very quick to respond to questions. Everything you need for the beach is here. The kids enjoyed the kayaks & paddleboat. Very short walk to the beach. The location is away from the traffic, but still within walking distance of shopping & restaurants. We were welcomed by the neighbor & she gave us great recommendations on where to go to eat, things to do & places to avoid. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quirky property

Kind of quirky property in the way it's laid out. Clean and great location. Lots of chairs, beach stuff and a couple of good bikes. Short walk to the beach and many restaurants close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Great house

The house was well equipped, clean, with a great location. The only problem was the neighbors with two large dogs that barked continuously every time we were outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

cynde s.

Nice, especially the underneath of the house. My fav spot

We had a nice time. The house was a little tight with all the children we had, but we survived and enjoyed outdoor activities as much as possible. Would like to thank you for sharing home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

Happy place for our family!

This house was absolutely amazing! It's a very short walk to the beach, but away from noise and traffic. The house was clean, spacious, well stocked and easily fit our family of 7. We really enjoyed kayaking and the sunset views on front porch were breathtaking. Owner was very helpful and thorough. We had everything we needed with no hassle. We would totally come back to this great home again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Family Fun

Good location if you don’t want beachfront. Very walkable to the beach. Accommodations were very good for our nine. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, lots of outside sitting. Bicycles were definitely a plus. The walk thru a bedroom from the back bedroom to the bathroom was a little inconvenient. Missed the sound of the ocean but a very good place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope L.

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

Softball Nationals

The house was very cute, clean and the couple issues we had were with the Ac which was fixed within an 1hr of talking to the owner and the fridge was fixed by the next morning by 8am. The owner did find us a neighbors fridge to use until ours could be fixed. The beach is the perfect location with shops and food in walking distance. The teenagers favorite place to hangout in the evenings was at The Hangout! Theu had live bands every night. Overall we had an incredible experience for our first trip to Gulf Shores
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany B., Medina, Ohio

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

The best of both worlds

Enjoyed our stay in this quiet neighborhood tucked away, but not far, from the main stretch by the beach. It was very clean and we felt at home the moment we walked in. We arrived hours earlier than expected and the neighbor, who came out and greeted us, gave us the go-ahead to go on in early. Loved the fully stocked shed. It was great to have plenty umbrellas, chairs and the rolling cart to walk it the two blocks to the beach. It was a bonus having access to the kayaks. That was the selling point for me. Morning time was best at sunrise. Gets pretty toasty any later than that on the lagoon! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B., Bonner Springs, Kansas

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

End of Summer

Great location. My husband enjoyed the dock and kayaks. He went out every morning to fish through the canals. The covered parking was a blessing to be in the shade. I had two, 18 year old girls, our daughter and her friend, and our 10 year old son. They rode the bikes every night around the beach, to the shops and to get ice cream. The shed was fully stocked for sure as well as everything we needed in the kitchen. We had plenty of room and could have invited more. Neighbor was very friendly and would give us great tips about how to avoid traffic, where to eat, etc. I would recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Happy place

Thanks for sharing your happy place. Peaceful and great views. Walking distance to beach, restaurants and bars. Had a wonderful time and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

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

Excellent experience

The house was perfect for our needs. House was homey, decorated with local art, and fully stocked. Neighbor is a gem!! She greeted us and was available for questions about the area. Our family had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

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

Great and quiet place

We had a great time. Convenient to everything but quiet. First time we rented a house at beach. Loved the fact that house had chairs and cart to take to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristie O.

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

Beach Getaway

We had the best time during our stay at Gulf Shores! This property is perfect! So many toys to use at the beach and kayaks for the lagoon. My family would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great family beach getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Great Beach House!!!

My family had an amazing visit to Gulf Shores. A few of our favorite things staying at "My Happy Place": 1. Sitting on deck. We enjoyed observing the local birds and fish in the lagoon. It was so quiet on the street! 2. Riding bikes located in shed to businesses nearby. 3. Quick walk to beach. The walk to beach was quick and everything that was needed was located in shed (wagon, chairs, and flotation devices provided). My family plans to visit next year. Thanks for an amazing and restful stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Great location - close to gulf and on the canal. Home included so many beach toys AND toys for the canal. Home is perfect for large family with different aged children. Close to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey H.

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

Just perfect!

The house was perfectly located on a quiet street, but also within walking distance to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent M., Maineville

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

FUN IN THE SUN

HAD A GREAT TIME , SUN SHINING EVERY DAY , RAINED ONCE AND THAT WAS AT NIGHT. RESTAURANTS WERE PACKED ,BUT WE LEARNED TO EAT EARLIER OR LATER THAN TRADITIONAL TIMES OF THE DAY
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022