Location: Homes, Single Family, Gulf Shores West, Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA (18 Miles West on 1-80 from the Intersection of 59 and 1-80.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 4 Baths (Sleeps 21)
Keywords: House
Beach house directly on secluded beach with air conditioning. All rooms are beach view.
Large deck (48' X 20') overlooking ocean with numerous chairs. Upstairs is a covered porch with swing (35' X 14') with a spectacular view of the sunset.
Charcoal BBQ, Hot/cold outdoor shower and covered parking.
Extra bedding: Queen size air mattress, twin size rollaway bed, and one Pack ''N Play.
Basketball goal on driveway and a basketball inside the house.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Separate units for both upstairs and downstairs
- Linens Provided : With Towels. There are some beach chairs, umbrella, & other beach items in the closet under the mail level stairs.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : Under the house
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : On the driveway or under the house
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : 2 trundle beds
- Bunk Bed (2) : 1 single bunk bed
- Convertible Bed : Rollaway Bed in the Blue Room
- Crib : There is a Pack-N-Play in closet under the main stairs.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Masterbed room bath
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : DVR Dish Satellite in Living Room, Master Bedroom downstaris and Master Bedroom upstairs
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Located in the entrance hall closet. I has a number of good movies.
- Video Games : Part of the DVR System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Stainless steel Whirlpool appliances and a sink disposal.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Full stock of dishes, pots & pans.
- Refrigerator : With ice maker.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave : Toaster oven, 4 slice toaster, blender, crock pot, & mixer.
- Catering Available : In Gulf Shores. Take-out meals at most restaurants.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Not to be used on decks.
- Deck/Patio : Main Level Deck has Adirondack Chairs and Beach/lounge Chairs as well as round table and chairs. Upstairs deck has a swing, rocking chairs, and Pub Table with chairs.
- Balcony : A favorite place for watching sunset
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront : Large outdoor deck overlooks the Guf
- Communications
- Telephone : Free local and 800. For longdistance calls, a calling card is needed.
- Cell Phone : Your phone will work best out on the porch
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : System is "Obsession," and the password is provided to the Renter.
- Other Amenities
- All rooms have a view of the beach. Outdoor hot/cold shower on the stair landing coming up from the beach.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking only allowed outside on the porchs
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Basketball court on the driveway.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer:....May-Jul $3,700.00 Per Week
...........Aug $3,200.00 Per Week
Fall:......Sep-Nov $2,200.00 Per Week
Winter:....Dec-Mar $2,000.00 Per Week
Spring:....Mar-Apr $2,400.00 Per Week
Only weekly rental in the Summer.
All other rentals 3 night minimum.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Homes, Single Family
The beach in this area is much more secluded than areas closer to Gulf Shores. We have some restaurants nearby but it is only a 20 minute drive into town.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The spacious double decks with beautiful beach views are what most people love about our home. The upstairs view is breathtaking, especially at sunrise and sunset. Dolphins come by regularly and are fun to watch. The beach is secluded because there are no high rise condominiums, only houses and duplexes. The water is clear and the bottom is easily seen for a long way out in the water.
Left on Three Mile Road, Right on Ponce de Leon Court, First house on Left, right on Beach.
Owner's Map of Homes, Single Family
Becky and I had our first date on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico 35 years ago. We have always returned to the Florida Panhandle for vacations. With my family in Mississippi, we finally decided to buy a beach house between Atlanta and Jackson. We have loved the Gulf Shores area and are spending more time here as retirement draws near. Currently, I practice law in Cumming, Georgia (just north of Atlanta) with my son, Parker. All of our grown children love coming to the beach and we are grandparents of twins and another granddaughter.
Property Photos
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- Back Deck from the Beach - Gulf Shores, Alabama - Beachfront Vacation House with Swimming and Surfing
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- Front Deck from the Bay - Gulf Shores, Alabama - Beachfront Vacation House with Swimming and Surfing
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- Master Bed Room Downstairs - Deck Entrance - Gulf Shores, Alabama - Beachfront Vacation House with Swimming and Surfing
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- Peach Room - Main Floor on Left
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- Blue Room - Main Floor on Right
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- Large Main Deck on Beach
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- Kids Room - Upstairs West
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- Master Bed Room - Upstairs East
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- Master Upstairs Bath
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- Upper Deck - Left Side
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- Upper Deck - Right Side
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- Upper Deck - Swing
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- Dinning Room
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- Living Room From Stairs
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- Living Room and Stairs
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- Kitchen
Traveler Reviews (4)
Great for big families
Guest: NWK
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
We stayed here in March of 2011 and had a great time. The best thing about this place is its location. It can accommodate many and we weren't stressed out that the kids would ruin something. It is family friendly!
Recommended for:
Enough Room for Everyone
Guest: Steve
(Cave City, Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/02/11
This was my first experience with VRBO. We have been coming to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach for over ten years but had always used local reality companies. Our experience was fantastic. Reality companies have charged me almost twice as much for properties not near as good as the Obsession. This rental is a great value. We were vacationing with my parents, my in-laws, and the families of my brother and sister. We had plenty of room for everyone. The layout is excellent with ample bathrooms and a nice dining area just off the kitchen. And the House is so close to the ocean! No crowded beaches like those staying in condo's. The lot next to the obsession is actually vacant. There are oil rigs in sight but they actually were kind of neat to see out on the waters at night. The sunrise from the magnificient decks are remarkable. The Obsession is not a new home, but a fantastic value and well maintained. I hope to return with my family on our next visit in a couple of years. We had a wonderful time. We will definately be back if the owners will have us. They seem to be wonderful people! SG
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Awesome Obseession
Guest: Mike
(Suwanee, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10
Review Submitted: 08/02/10
We truly enjoyed you opening up you vacation home to us earlier in July, 2010 for our vacation. You home is so beautiful, well-furnished and has a gorgeous view of the Gulf. We arrived there with great expectations but we were unsure of the condition of the beach given the news media reports of oil coming to shore. The beaches are beautiful white sands for miles in both directions. There were no oil odors anywhere to be found. People were scattered on the beach sun bathing, swimming and surfing. All of the others we met on the beach were asking the same thing, “Where’s all the oil?” Your house felt more like a home. There was more than enough room for the four of us to have privacy but yet come together in your family room as a group. The air conditioners kept us comfortable and the kitchen was well furnished. Perhaps the most enjoyment was sitting on your decks and watching the sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Again, thank you so much for the use of your home. We look forward to coming back next year. Relaxed and Rested, M. Bush
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Review of an "old friend"
Guest: Marthakay
(Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 09/03/01
Review Submitted: 05/10/10
I am so excited to have found this house again. I looked several months ago and the previous leasing agency would not tell me who had the house now. Anyway!!! My husband and friends vacationed at the Obsession from 1996 through 2002, with the exception of 1997 due to hurricane damage, and would not consider anyplace else. It is not the fanciest of houses but it is the most user friendly property around. Not a bad view in the house and the deck and porch make it ideal for those who come to the house and do not leave until they checkout to go back home. Wonderful property and can't wait to return.
Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
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