Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to West Beach
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Balcony
Swimming pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Washer
Internet
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
West Beach
Place, West Beach
5 min walk
Lagoon Pass Park
Place, Lagoon Pass Park
16 min walk
Gulf Shores Beach
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
2 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 3
1 Twin Bunk Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms
About this property
Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon
Summary:
Enjoy the best Gulf Shores has to offer with the beach and pool steps from your front door. Keep all of the beachgoers, kids and fishermen in your group happy! With elegant appointments, incredible beach views, easy access to the beach (88 second walk), steps away from the lagoon, pier, and pool, Life’s Porpoise is sure to become your beach destination of choice!
The Space:
Life's Porpoise at Little Lagoon Cottages is conveniently located approximately 4 miles west of highway 59 on West Beach Blvd. Close enough for a short drive to restaurants and attractions, but away from the traffic, hustle and bustle of the busiest tourist areas so you can enjoy a peaceful beach vacation. The home sits across from the beach with private beach access directly across from the home. No more walking long distances, driving to enjoy the beach, or dealing with crowds at the beach. Uniquely situated between Little Lagoon and the beach, you have the best of both! Offering beach views from the balcony, steps from the beach, a lovely lagoon-side pool, and a pier, you are sure to have a beach vacation of a lifetime at Life’s Porpoise.
Life's Porpoise sleeps 10 comfortably on new, quality mattresses to ensure you are well rested for your daytime adventures. Each sleeping area has new, 4K smart TVs so you can stay connected as needed. Blackout shades and room darkening curtains help keep the bright southern sun at bay if you prefer to sleep in. The master bedroom features a king bed, 42' TV, balcony access with a great beach view and an adjoining master bath with double sinks, walk-in shower and double closet. The guest bedroom has a queen bed, 42' TV, balcony access and adjoining bathroom with a shower, bathtub and double closet. The bunk area outside the bedrooms is a great space for little ones. The bunks are equipped with a built-in ladder, lights and adorable shark bedding and pillows just for the kids. The bunks have a 42' TV for relaxing with cartoons after a day at the beach. Additional sleeping for 4 guests is available on the first floor with a built-in fold-out full-size Murphy bed and sleeper sofa. The full bath on the first floor has a shower and bathtub.
The home has a well-equipped kitchen for those who enjoy cooking. The kitchen is rounded out with new stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher. Enjoy your morning coffee from the large kitchen table while looking out to the gulf. The living area offers plenty of seating with a leather sleeper sofa and loveseat. There is a full-sized washer & dryer on the main level.
Outside the home are two decks that offer great views of the beach. Comfortable deck chairs are available on each deck for those who like to relax and take in the view. The community pool offers a fun option for cooling off or enjoying time with the kids. Lounge chairs are provided on the sundeck of the pool area. An outside shower beneath the home makes for easy clean up after a trip to the beach or on the lagoon. Parking under the home can accommodate 2 vehicles.
Life's Porpoise offers the best of Gulf Shores in a newly built home that your family is sure to enjoy!
* Before going to the space, you will need to visit our Bella Beach Properties office, which is located in Orange Beach, to pick up parking pass.
Guest Access:
Deeded beach access, Lagoon access, pier on the lagoon, and pool.
The Neighborhood:
Eighteen (18) Luxurious Coastal Cottages at Little Lagoon Cottages. Directly on Little Lagoon and across from the beach with deeded beach access. Two bedrooms, 3 full baths with 1362 (+/-) square footage.
Getting Around:
Uber, Lyft and local taxi is available in our area.
Other Things to Note:
No Smoking.
AGE RESTRICTION: Must be at least 25 years older to book. A person 25 years or older must be staying at the property for the entire duration of the booking. There will be no refunds issued for anyone booking under false pretenses.
Per HOA rules, Grills are not allowed anywhere on the property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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 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 first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park, while Waterville USA and The Park at OWA are popular area attractions. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
Does Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon?
As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon on Aug 21, 2026 start from $767, 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.
Is Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Life's Porpoise - Steps from the beach & lagoon located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
This was the perfect place for myself and kids to stay for a family get together.
Tammy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
We LOVE hearing “PERFECT!!” We are so glad that you had a great beach vacation. Thank you for staying with us and for highly recommending Bella Beach Properties and our beach home! We look forward to your return visit.
This location was absolutely perfect and we had a wonderful vacation here! Very clean and had everything we needed!
ashley c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad that you had a FANTASTIC beach vacation and LOVED our home! We appreciate you mentioning the cleanliness of the space. Thanks for choosing to stay with us! Please keep us in mind the next time you want another wonderful beach vacation.
Love the location - boys fished in the bay - the beach was a very short walk. Great kitchen - dining and living room - love the deck and views - quite area.
Martin S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 24, 2025
Thank you for highly recommending Bella Beach Properties and our Rental at Life's Porpoise, Martin! We are so glad that you LOVED it! I appreciate you mentioning the ideal location, a short walk to the beach and fishing in the bay. We look forward to hosting you the next time you visit our beautiful area. Warm Regards, The Bella Beach Team
The property was beautiful and just as pictured. The communication with the property management was so easy and they were so accommodating for our group. Definitely a great place to stay.
Beautiful property, well-maintained, and fully-equipped with everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable! Easy, short walk to both the beach and Lagoon. Looking forward to booking this property again!
Stephen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad that you had a FANTASTIC beach vacation and LOVED our home! Thanks for choosing to stay with us! Please keep us in mind the next time you want another wonderful beach vacation.
Good stay, easy beach access, could use some extra blankets in the cottage, but overall very clean, easy to get in to, we will most likely be back to stay here.
Joy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2024
Thank you for choosing to staying with us. We are so glad that you had a great beach vacation and enjoyed our space. We appreciate you mentioning the cleanliness of the home and we sincerely appreciate the strong recommendation. We look forward to your return visit.
This is a great getaway. Farther down on West Beach it's quiet and beautiful but still close enough to everything you need/want. We'll definitely stay again.
Nicki I.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Please keep Bella Beach Properties in mind the next time you want another wonderful beach vacation. Thanks for highly recommending us and our condo!
Location was perfect and beach was great every day of our week! Our daughter and son in-law loved the beach and canopy setup for full days on the water. We did not catch but had fun crabbing and fishing on the lagoon from the dock. Wonderful seafood every night at dinners in and out at Original Oyster House, Zeke's, and Desoto's.
Phillip N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2025
Thank you for staying with Bella Beach Properties. We are so glad that you had a fantastic beach vacation "without rain!" Thank you for highly recommending us and our cottage, Life's Porpoise! Please keep us in mind for future trips to our area. Warm regards, The Bella Beach Team
It was everything we wanted and more! We loved this beach house. It was well stocked and we really like the layout. Lots of common areas as well as three full bathrooms. The pool and the beach were easy to get to. We will stay here again.
Mary A.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 8, 2024
Thank you for the perfect 5-star rating and for highly recommending Bella Beach Properties and our beach house, Life's Porpoise! Thank you for mentioning it is well stocked and the great layout. We look forward to your return visit. Warm regards, the Bella Beach Team
This property was very clean and accessible. We had to make a change at the last minute and the management team
was very accommodating. The location is great with the beach just across the street and local activities nearby. Would definitely recommend this property
Amy C.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We are so glad that you had a great beach vacation & appreciate you mentioning the cleanliness of the home and our hospitality. Thank you for highly recommending us and our beach home! Please keep us in mind for future trips to our area.
My family was pleasantly surprised I was able to find that little jewel great location real family friendly neighborhood I plan on returning yearly hope it’s available
Bo W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2022
Thank you for the perfect 5-star rating and for highly recommending Bella Beach Properties & our home! We look forward to your return visit.
We really enjoyed how easy it was to get to the beach. The house had everything we needed for our short stay. It could have been a little cleaner, but no major issues. We will come again.
Kelly S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 30, 2022
Thank you for staying with us. We are so glad that you had a fantastic beach vacation. Thank you for highly recommending us and our home! Please keep us in mind for future trips to our area.
I was a little hesitant about staying across the street from the beach. However, this house was very convenient to the beach access(literally across the street) and ended up being perfect for my three boys! The main floor bathroom was great for washing off sandy swimsuits and little boys to minimize sand everywhere! We would definitely come back.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for sharing your experience! We are so glad that you had a nice beach vacation and enjoyed our beach home! We look forward to your return visit.
The mattresses are awful! The house was sort of clean but not super clean, dishes in cabinet were dirty, had to wash before use. Mildew in showers and sinks. Doorknob in master going out to balcony about to fall off! Microwave handle broken. I’mnot complaining but fixing these would improve the stay. The stairs are killer with heavy suitcases!!! Nothing you can do about that but man….
Joy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2025
We apologize for any issue you experienced. Next time, please let us know during the stay so that we can rectify the issue immediately and it doesn’t negatively affect the stay. We send a message on day of arrival making sure everything is perfect. We didn’t get a reply so assumed all was in order. This is the first that we have heard of any issue. We can’t do anything about the home having stairs, which is noted in the pictures and description, but most of the other items are easy fixes. Regarding the mattress, some like firm, some prefer soft, to each their own. We have never had a complaint about the mattress and apologize if it wasn’t to your preference.
The Host were outstanding! Although there were a few issues they resolved them promptly. If you plan s trip to Orange Beach you should contact Bella Beach Properties in Orange Beach!
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your support means the world, and we're grateful you took the time to share your feedback. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Warm Regards, The Bella Beach Team
Thank you Cassidy for the 5 star review. We were honored to host you in our Life's Porpoise. We hope you will visit us again soon! Warm wishes from the beach, The Bella Beach Team
About the host
Hosted by Mary, Taylor, Jeff or Kati
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests