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Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access

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Exterior
Property grounds
Secure code access for contact free check in and out
Ample covered patio for parking or relaxing out of the sun.
Picnic table on the lower level

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Primary bath (en suite)

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access

SNOWBIRDS AND WEEEK+ BOOKINGS- Please message us about special rates.

Come relax at the Lazy Turtle with your family, pets included. Enjoy our sun soaked living room. Sip coffee or wine on our deck while listening to the sound of waves from the Gulf across the street. Near to all the attractions of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach but far enough away from the crowds to enjoy your own piece of paradise.

It has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths and is conveniently located to restaurants, shopping, parks and is across the street from the beach. Home offers nice furnishings, vaulted ceilings throughout and a charming beach décor. The living room is open and spacious with plentiful natural light. Windows with interior shutters that display the beautiful view with a door leading out to the spacious newly constructed deck. The kitchen has a breakfast bar that can seat 4 people plus a full dining area. The house has every kitchen item we could think of!

Comfortably Sleeps 8 (total) and has covered parking plus a nice sunny deck for your outdoor enjoyment. We even include a dog crate for your four legged family members and a high chair and Pack N Play (Please check all equipment before use, we provide this as a convenience only without acceptance of liability. We are unable to verify the condition of these items between guests.). Make this your vacation home away from home!

In addition, we provide a 'starter' supply of bath and hand soaps, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry and dishwasher soap and garbage bags. Full linens and towels (including beach towels) are provided and a full size washer/dryer is conveniently located in the hall for your use.

If you don't see your duration of stay or stay dates available, please message us as we may be able to accommodate your request.

FAMILY FRIENDLY - NOT A PARTY HOUSE - MINIMUM AGE LIMIT OF 25 STRICTLY ENFORCED

3 minute walk to Public Beach access
2 miles to The Hangout
3 miles to Waterville
6 Miles to the Wharf
11 Miles to Foley Outlet Malls
12 miles to OWA

Perfect for golfers:
7 miles to Craft Farms Golf Club
9 Miles to Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club
16 Miles to Kiva Dunes Golf

Grocery delivery via Instacart or Walmart Grocery Delivery.

Check out more vacation photos on Instagram @lazyturtle1282
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Contact us for exceptions to 8 person limit
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Subject to owner approval and additional charge
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bookings requested less than 7 days in advance will require submission of a government issued identification before the door code will be released.
No parties. Family friendly. However, please be aware of the 8 person limit. Exceptions may be made if you contact us before booking.
Renters must be 25 years old.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2551797
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 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

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA. With motor boating, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 20 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Fort Morgan - 34 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access on Sep 6, 2026 start from $415, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable beach cottage steps from public beach access located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores vacation home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and great location! We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly P.

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

Wonderful location

This home has a great location and Wonderful owners!Had a lovely visit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cristen A.

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

Quick vacay!

Great place that is steps away from the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

It was a lovely property in the perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elissa C.

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

Loved the deck!!

Loved the deck, nice location...
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi M.

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

Just book it

We had such a wonderful nice peaceful stay! A super easy walk to the beach! No loud noises. Highly recommend that you just book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2025
Thank you Brandi! We don't rent our house yearround so It's hard for us to get reviews. We really appreciate you staying and taking the time for feedback. Glad you had a great vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

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

Great location & comfortable home

Check-in process was very easy & communication with homeowner was great. Beds & living area were comfortable. It was extremely easy to walk across street for beach access & there’s an outdoor shower to get the sand off. The only issue we had was it seemed that the dishwasher wasn’t getting things clean, but we just hand washed & it was fine. Overall a great place to stay & would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice stay

Great location. House has good location and room. Some furniture has wear and tear and needs replacing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Girls getaway

Perfect place for our get away. Easy walk to beach. Would have been nice if there had been beach chairs and umbrellas for renters to use. Interior could use a little upkeep and furniture needs to be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Sibling Reunion

Every year my brothers and I get together for a few days. This year we chose Gulfshores as the destination. The house was great for 3 couples. The beds were all comfortable and there was ample seating in the living room and dining room. The kitchen had plenty of plates, cups, pans and utensils. I expected there to be spices or foil or bags, because in all the other houses I’ve rented these are items that are left in the house by previous guests. I’m not sure if no other guests left things or someone took them. Either way, if you plan on cooking with more than salt and pepper bring your own spices.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

April T.

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

Family trip

The location was great and plenty of room to spread out. However, there could definitely be some updating. The recliner is completely torn up and doesn’t recline and it hurts to sit on because of the tears in the “leather.” Most of the dishes that were in the cabinets had dried food on them. We quickly realized the dishwasher does not get dishes clean. The outdoor shower did not work and the grill definitely could use replacing. We did love that there were fans in all the rooms. Overall it was a nice place, just needs some updates and maintenance
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 16, 2025
Thanks so much for the feedback. Replacing the recliner has been on the "to do" list since we purchaed the property in 2021...but this year we're making it happen. Hope you'll join us again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

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

The lazy turtle was just right

Short 3 min walk to the beach. The master bed was great. The spare rooms mattresses were not as comphy. No streaming on TV's unless you sign into your own accounts. Kitchen had all that you needed minus salt and pepper. Washer and dryer were fantastic. Plenty of seating. Sad the deck wasnt covered because it rained a bit every day. The property owner was super accommodating when i asked about a charcoal grill...she had one delivered the next day. 😊. Sad that there were no boogie boards or chairs or umbrellas for the beach left
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Family vacation

This property was awesome! Everything was perfect. There were 6 adults, two kids, one fur baby and everyone loved the home. Enough room for all of us. The owner was accommodating and the extras were fantastic! Will definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Fabulous

This was a great place to stay. Right across the street from the beach and so nice. We loved our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney C.

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

The location was perfect for the beach access!

Great experience overall. The place was ready earlier than expected and no issues with communication. Our access to the beach was great and the place was perfect for our family. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyse P.

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

Beautiful Stay

It was wonderful and enjoyed the location very much! Super close to beach access!! Quiet at night! Relax full stay! Kid & pet friendly too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete K.

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

Good location!

Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny G.

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

Enjoyable stay!

The property was in a great location and was very clean on the inside. The exterior was in mid renovation, but the host let us know up front and it was also very clean when we arrived, and no work was done during our stay. We also had our dog Champ with us and there was a kennel on site for us to use. Overall this was a great place to stay with great hosts, look forward to going back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2022
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you again when renovations are complete! We're so excited to share the Lazy Turtle's facelift with our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by LORI A Barker

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We purchased this property after spending a week as visitors. We fell in love with the relaxing atmosphere. We hope you love your stay as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We've vacationed in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach our entire lives. We knew we wanted to find a home away from home here but never found the right spot. We stayed at this property and never wanted to leave. We're thrilled to share it with seasonal renters.

What makes this property unique

We take special care of the property because we use it often as a family. We gave it a facelift in April 2022 for a fresh look for the summer season. Close enough to the action to enjoy all the amenities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach but far enough away from the crowds to spread out and enjoy the beach.

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