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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 182630 sq ft
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Gulf Shores, AL
- Place, Gulf Shores Beach2 min walk
- Place, Hangout Music Fest13 min walk
- Place, Gulf State Park16 min walk
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
3rd Flr Middle BR
2 Twin Bunk Beds
3rd Flr NE BR
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
3rd Flr NW BR
1 King Bed
3rd Flr S BR
1 King Bed
Main Flr E BR
1 King Bed
Main Flr W BR
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
West 2nd Flr E BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
West 2nd Flr W BR Bath
Toilet · Shower only
West 3rd Flr NE BR Bath
Toilet · Shower only
West 3rd Flr NW BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
West 3rd Flr S BR Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!
Night Heron, West Unit
504 West Beach Blvd
Night Heron, West Unit. 6BR 5BA Beachview Beauty. Brand new in Summer 2021 and all 5 star stays since! Folks LOVE Night Heron. Private Pool PER SIDE. Perfect location. West Beach. West side of duplex. Close to everything, including the beach! Easy beach access across street. Cross at the Stop Light right outside! Awesome, affordable. Location. Location. Location!
This listing is for the Night Heron's WEST Unit, sleeping 18.
We do own both the the Night Heron, East Unit, and the Night Heron, West, Unit, or you can book them together as a 12BR, sleeping 36, as the Night Heron, East & West! Private pool PER SIDE! However you choose to slice and dice it, it will be a great stay!
BRAND NEW in 2021. High end features and furnishings. Awesome open floor plan on main level. Well accommodated kitchen with island.
LOCATION!
Walkable to Bahama Bob's, Hangout, so much more! Convenient to walk to ice cream, Island Outfitters (right across 4th street!), beverage store, Italian ice, and more! 10 minutes walk to the Hangout, 2 minutes to Bahama Bobs (we are EAST of Bahama Bobs). So close to everything, yet in your own private duplex, whether you rent one side, or both, you get your own private pool (TWO if you rent both sides!). No sharing unlike condos etc!
POOL?
You bet. Private PER SIDE! EACH UNIT has its OWN private pool. No sharing.
Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a per night surcharge for length of stay (gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Any online quote will show the optional fee and its current pricing. You may also add it after booking by simply requesting the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too.
Each side of the Night Heron sleeps 18 in beds. NO SLEEPER SOFAS
BEDDING:
Main Floor E Bedroom: King
Main Floor W Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NE Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: King + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: 2 Twin over Full Bunks (sleeping up to 6)
3rd Floor S Bedroom: King
All bedrooms have private suite bathrooms, except the bunk room. One bedroom's bathroom on each floor has hallway access as well for common use.
EXTRA FRIDGE
We added an extra fridge in an outside storage area. Pull up, unload. Done. Need a beverage while at the pool? Walk over to your fridge without having to trek inside. Full size extra fridge!
BEACH ACCESS
Beach access could not be easier! The 4th Street public beach is right across the street. How do you get there? Walk out the door, go to to the stop light in front of the property, push button, and cross the street! No crossing random places or getting yelled at for short cutting through private property!
PARKING
There is available onsite parking for 4 cars per side (2 under the side, 2 in front of the side). Additional overflow parking is available a few blocks away if needed and by request.
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, GRILLS 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 both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.
No smoking please. No pets.
Night Heron https://www.vrbo.com/2321192 12BR (2x6BR)
Night Heron East https://vrbo.com/2320929 6BR
Night Heron West https://vrbo.com/2320976 6BR
504 West Beach Blvd
Night Heron, West Unit. 6BR 5BA Beachview Beauty. Brand new in Summer 2021 and all 5 star stays since! Folks LOVE Night Heron. Private Pool PER SIDE. Perfect location. West Beach. West side of duplex. Close to everything, including the beach! Easy beach access across street. Cross at the Stop Light right outside! Awesome, affordable. Location. Location. Location!
This listing is for the Night Heron's WEST Unit, sleeping 18.
We do own both the the Night Heron, East Unit, and the Night Heron, West, Unit, or you can book them together as a 12BR, sleeping 36, as the Night Heron, East & West! Private pool PER SIDE! However you choose to slice and dice it, it will be a great stay!
BRAND NEW in 2021. High end features and furnishings. Awesome open floor plan on main level. Well accommodated kitchen with island.
LOCATION!
Walkable to Bahama Bob's, Hangout, so much more! Convenient to walk to ice cream, Island Outfitters (right across 4th street!), beverage store, Italian ice, and more! 10 minutes walk to the Hangout, 2 minutes to Bahama Bobs (we are EAST of Bahama Bobs). So close to everything, yet in your own private duplex, whether you rent one side, or both, you get your own private pool (TWO if you rent both sides!). No sharing unlike condos etc!
POOL?
You bet. Private PER SIDE! EACH UNIT has its OWN private pool. No sharing.
Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a per night surcharge for length of stay (gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Any online quote will show the optional fee and its current pricing. You may also add it after booking by simply requesting the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too.
Each side of the Night Heron sleeps 18 in beds. NO SLEEPER SOFAS
BEDDING:
Main Floor E Bedroom: King
Main Floor W Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NE Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: King + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: 2 Twin over Full Bunks (sleeping up to 6)
3rd Floor S Bedroom: King
All bedrooms have private suite bathrooms, except the bunk room. One bedroom's bathroom on each floor has hallway access as well for common use.
EXTRA FRIDGE
We added an extra fridge in an outside storage area. Pull up, unload. Done. Need a beverage while at the pool? Walk over to your fridge without having to trek inside. Full size extra fridge!
BEACH ACCESS
Beach access could not be easier! The 4th Street public beach is right across the street. How do you get there? Walk out the door, go to to the stop light in front of the property, push button, and cross the street! No crossing random places or getting yelled at for short cutting through private property!
PARKING
There is available onsite parking for 4 cars per side (2 under the side, 2 in front of the side). Additional overflow parking is available a few blocks away if needed and by request.
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, GRILLS 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 both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.
No smoking please. No pets.
Night Heron https://www.vrbo.com/2321192 12BR (2x6BR)
Night Heron East https://vrbo.com/2320929 6BR
Night Heron West https://vrbo.com/2320976 6BR
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the neighborhood
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulf Shores, AL
What's nearby
- Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Wade Ward Nature Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Gulf State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Hangout - 12 min walk
- The Catch - 5 min walk
- The Happy Pappy Coffee House - 4 min drive
- Sunliner Diner - 12 min walk
- De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kevin S.
Mar 6, 2026
Loved Night Heron... great stay!
Kevin S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brittany W.
Nov 7, 2025
Night Heron was great! Thank you!
Brittany W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Girish S.
Jun 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house for a friends and family gathering
Girish S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sherry M.
Jul 25, 2025
Loved our stay in Night Heron!
Sherry M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
deidre r.
Oct 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house and location
deidre r.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian N.
Aug 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay !
Brian N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelley G.
Jun 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for larger groups
Shelley G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
MD A.
Jul 17, 2024
Night Heron was great, worked well for us
MD A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy C.
Jan 9, 2024
Great place
Jeremy C.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristy R.
Jul 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
Kristy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara S.
Jun 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Barbara S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pat W.
Sep 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
Pat W.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brandon C.
Jun 2, 2025
Great place!
Brandon C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kelly M.
Jan 9, 2024
Wonderful!!!
Kelly M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tammy C.
Sep 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place!
Tammy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tamara V.
Oct 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient to Beach
Tamara V.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy H.
Nov 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Kathy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sheila W.
Jan 9, 2024
We loved the place and the location
Sheila W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Krissie M.
Mar 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great location!
Krissie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gail G.
Jan 9, 2024
Wow! Night Heron is awesome!
Gail G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Beth M.
Jan 9, 2024
perfect for our extended family
Beth M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Valesha K.
Jan 9, 2024
Beautiful home
Valesha K.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristi C.
Aug 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great birthday getaway
Kristi C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Quinn G.
Aug 22, 2024
Another great trip to Night Heron
Quinn G.
About the host
Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy
Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!!
Why they chose this property
My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.
What makes this property unique
Sometimes you want to be RIGHT at the beach, but not pay for being right ON the beach. Night Heron is the perfect balance. It is located in the middle of West Beach Blvd. It is directly across West Beach from the beach -- check out the aerial and pool shots -- and it has a private pool for each side of the duplex. Yet... it is thousands less per week than an equivalent home right across the street. Have some of those too, if that's your preference, but if you want to save some dough while staying in a great place, Night Heron is a perfect fit!
Oh, and its only a couple blocks west of Bahama Bobs, Hangout, Waves Grocery, Ice Cream, Seafood, and the Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails. Easy for an evening stroll, or a midday ice cream or beverage run!
Oh, and its only a couple blocks west of Bahama Bobs, Hangout, Waves Grocery, Ice Cream, Seafood, and the Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails. Easy for an evening stroll, or a midday ice cream or beverage run!
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