Thanksgiving $495 @"When Pigs Fly" 3BR Gulfview Duplex Pool! Private Homes, Gulf Shores, Alabama Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 33272

Enjoy gulf breezes and beautiful views from the oversized decks or poolside

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Location: Private Homes, Gulf Shores West, Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA (West Beach, When Pigs Fly, Gulf Shores near Pensacola/Mobile)

Accommodations:  Duplex, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-16)

Thanksgiving Special -- $595 for half the duplex, $995 if you rent both.

We want snowbirds! Downstairs $1200/month for January + February, Upstairs $1300/month. BONUS stay until March 5 at no extra cost.

You'll love the PRIVATE pool and close proximity to the beach at our Gulf Shores Vacation Rental beach house When Pigs Fly!! We are lucky to have our own pool, just for our duplex, looking south toward the Gulf. We are only two houses back from the Gulf, about 500 feet back.

Come enjoy our beautiful house and sugar-white beaches. Enjoy your own private pool at this beach house with great views of the Gulf of Mexico & Little Lagoon. Two three-bedroom/two bath units--each sleeps eight. Rent one or both.

The name of this house is When Pigs Fly. For those not familiar with the saying, it usually means that what was impossible has actually happened. Guests have suggested that the original owners must have thought it impossible that they would have such a great beach house. It is great, and you can come to Gulf Shores and enjoy it.

Each unit has a spacious living area with french doors to a wide covered porch, large fully-equipped kitchen, comfortable master bedroom with king-sized bed, private bath and french doors to Gulf-view porch, full-size laundry room, and smaller Lagoon-view porch.

Upper Unit has a Jetted Tub in the Master Bath, a separate prep sink and built-in ice maker in the kitchen island, a fire place and stairs to a rooftop crow's nest with panoramic views. Large porchs on both units for enjoying wonderful views, Gulf breezes and the sound of the surf. Covered parking for up to four cars plus additional parking. Beautiful private pool!

We also have a beautiful upstairs/downstairs duplex next door if you find all of your friends or family want to come with you...

The property is conveniently located in the West Beach area of Gulf Shores, 2.3 miles west of Hwy 59. This section of West Beach has no condos, no crowds, beautiful white sand beaches. Close to restaurants, shopping including a major outlet center, amusements, just a block to a good fishing spot.

Gulf Shores is a wonderful place for a family vacation--we hope you'll consider us for your vacation!

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer: Each unit has full-sized laundry room off kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Covered Parking: Maximum two cars covered per unit
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Some boat/trailer parking, no RVs hooked up to house
• Beds
  • King Bed: One each unit in master
  • Queen Bed: One each unit in second bedroom
  • Twin/Single Bed: Two each unit in third bedroom
  • Convertible Bed: Queen sleeper in each living room
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: One in each living room, and each master bedroom
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • Jetted Tub in Bath: Upstairs bath has jetted tub
  • Private Pool: Pool for the duplex only
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Large decks on Gulf-side provide views and breezes, smaller decks also on Lagoon side. Large pool area with lounge chairs, table with umbrella, additional tables near grill.
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Beach View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Private Pool, Maximum eight occupants per unit (16 total), no RVs hooked to house. Room for boat trailer if you are renting entire duplex.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly: The pool doesn't have a deep end so it is great for children. We have lots of pool toys, too and a large fenced grassy yard. Each deck has a gate and the stairs come down outside the gate to the pool area.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 years old unless you are bringing your parents, or are a parent!
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Racquetball
  • Basketball Court
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
• Other Activities
  • We have beach chairs, beach carts and an assortment of beach/pool toys. We are 1 1/2 blocks from good fishing and about 600 feet from the beach.

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Thanksgiving Special $795 for Half, $695 each with rent both
Winter:  $795/wk down $895/wk up, Add $100 for holiday weeks
January/February $1200/mo down, $1300/mo up Free week ending 3/5 with 2 month rent
Spring 2010:  Peak $1295 down $1395 up; Non-peak $895 down $995 Up
Early Summer 2010: May 29-Jun 11:  $1,595/wk down $1,695/wk up
Peak Summer 2010:  Jun 12-Aug 6:  $1,895/wk down $1,995/wk up
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Gulf Shores Lodging Taxes are 11%, $129 Cleaning Fee, $30 Processing Fee

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/30/09
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  Mike , Palatine, IL
  • We rented both "When Pigs Fly Up" and "When Pigs Fly Down" in August of 2009. The home is in great condition and has everything you need to make it an enjoyable vacation. The home is conveniently located to the beach and has many small touches that really improve the experience. The private pool is great for the kids and provides a needed break from the beach. We would definitely recommend renting this lovely home.
• 10/10/09
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  Delana , Eastview, Kentucky
  • We just returned from staying in "When Pigs Fly". My family had the upper unit and my sister and her family had the lower. It was wonderful. The accomodations were better than expected, supplied extremely well. The furnishings were very comfortable. We arrived and there had been a storm and the pool had debris in it. It rained off and on for the next two days, and I called to get it cleaned and someone came the next day so we could swim. The views are breathtaking, go on the deck and watch the sunrise. My family will rent again if we come back.
• 09/22/09
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  Val , Gardner, KS
  • What a FANTASTIC place!!!! We are very particular about where we stay on vacation and this met all of our expectations - clean, all the necessities, fantastic pool, etc. We had 4 kids there along with 9 adults and there was plenty of room. It is in a very quiet area and very easy access to the beach - just have to walk across the street. We will definately be back to visit again. We had to twist my husbands arm to go to the beach and he loved it - nothing else needs to be said. Also, this appeared to be one of the nicer homes in the area. We highly recommend it!
• 07/08/09
  Positive Rating
  Elizabeth , Tennessee
  • We stayed at "When Pigs Fly" in June of "09 with my entire family. The accommodations far exceeded our expectations. Everything you needed for the house, pool and the beach were provided for us. We will definitely pack lighter next year. The floor plan of the house was perfect for our family, where as, the late sleepers were upstairs and the early risers slept downstairs. The closed in railing around the decks were wonderful, which helped keep the little ones from escaping. The owners were so kind and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you to the Gaberino's for providing such a beautiful home for all of us to enjoy while in Gulf Shores. This was the first time we had rented from private owners, after our stay here we will only book with them from now on. We had great weather and an amazing vacation. We look forward to coming back to "When Pigs Fly".
• 06/09/09
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  , Flower Mound TX
  • My husband and I stayed at When Pigs Fly for 3 days in May. We had never rented using VRBO and were a little hesitant; however, I had some friends that had used the website so we decided to try it. It was a wonderful experience. Susan was so very helpful with making the reservations and our entire trip was perfect. The downstairs duplex looks exactly like the photos. The entire duplex is very comfortable and was extremely clean. I can't think of a single thing the kitchen was missing. The short walk to the beach was always a treat. We totally enjoyed sitting out on the porch in the mornings and evenings; what a pleasant time with no loud music, no traffic sound, no dogs barking.....just a great ocean breeze and the distant sound of the surf. We can't wait to go back and stay longer.
• 06/09/09
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  , Flower Mound TX
  • My husband and I stayed at When Pigs Fly for 3 days in May. We had never rented using VRBO and were a little hesitant; however, I had some friends that had used the website so we decided to try it. It was a wonderful experience. Susan was so very helpful with making the reservations and our entire trip was perfect. The downstairs duplex looks exactly like the photos. The entire duplex is very comfortable and was extremely clean. I can't think of a single thing the kitchen was missing. The short walk to the beach was always a treat. We totally enjoyed sitting out on the porch in the mornings and evenings; what a pleasant time with no loud music, no traffic sound, no dogs barking.....just a great ocean breeze and the distant sound of the surf. We can't wait to go back and stay longer.
• 05/11/09
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  Shannon , Ponchatoula, Louisiana
  • We had a great vacation! I love the fact the pool was private. There was no one staying upstairs which made the whole trip even more private. The house was well maintained. It was also beautifully decorated and had all the essentials. We will rent again!!!! I can't wait until next year!
• 04/08/09
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  Peter and Lori Brown ,
  • This duplex is a very nice and convenient family location. We went during Spring Break, so even though we did swim, it was a little cool. The area is very family friendly and the walk to the beach short, easy and convenient. We did have a few small problems but the owners, Geoff and Susan were very available to get things corrected. My one suggestion would be to replace the wicker chairs as they were not in the best shape and not real comfortable to sit and watch t.v. We will definitely visit again and stay with these owners.
• 05/22/06
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  Jessica and Casey Lormand , Slidell, La
  • I would like to say it was a beautiful place my wedding reception was there May 6,2006. I also enjoyed the week after for our honeymoon it was very relaxing on the front porch, nice pool and great views.
• 05/20/06
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  Barney & Judy Howard , Sanford, MI
  • We spent the months of January, February & March in the second level of "When Pigs Fly" and were very happy. It was very comfortable and roomy. The kitchen was great. The front porch was wonderful to sit and read a book or relaxing while viewing the pool and gulf. Everything we needed for our stay was provided.

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