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Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf!

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A beach with tents, umbrellas, and beach chairs.
A beach with a tent, beach chairs, and umbrellas. There are high-rise buildings in the background.
A two-story residential building with a covered porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A wooden deck overlooking a beachfront area with small buildings and a tall hotel in the background.
A room with a swing chair, a bench, and a neon sign reading "Golf Shores".

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Gulf Shores Beach
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Downstairs

1 King Bed

Upstairs 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf!

In the heart of Gulf Shores, our house is two blocks from the beach and all the eats! The property has private beach access just 2 blocks from the house. 3 blocks from Hangout Festival.

We are ideally located for world class golf in Gulf Shores - just 13 minutes to Craft Farms, and just 20 minutes to Kiva Dunes Resort and Golf!

Newly renovated historical cottage with TONS OF room. 2000 square feet. A spacious kitchen, Two dens, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a half bath! Sleeps 12 comfortably!

The Southern Sun House was originally part of the Oleander Cottages on the beach in the early 1950s then later moved to its current location in 1998! Our newly renovated beach cottage is the perfect place to gather together for your getaway!

Spend your days soaking up the sun or enjoying the local adventures!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Parties or events of any kind, and No More than 14 guests allowed.
Only one dog allowed, and it is not allowed on beds or furniture.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2899128vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near the beach. The Wharf and Tanger Outlet Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulf State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

richard j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great we had a good time and so did the whole fam. Having the beach gear was great and a huge convenience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

vis b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great distance from beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. Clean with everything you need. Location is perfect. Will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dolores M.

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

Great house and location

Perfect location very spacious close to everything decorated nicely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

4th of July Vacation

Great house. Will stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kortney G.

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

Great location and plenty of room

This house has plenty of room and is conveniently located to major attractions in Gulf Shores. The bunk room upstairs was very spacious and gave the kids somewhere to hangout, plus there are 2 separate living rooms (one downstairs, and one upstairs) It was an easy walk to the beach. We had a great time !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2022
Thank you so much Kortney, we would absolutely love to have you come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable home within easy walking distance to the beach. The kitchen was spacious and functional for cooking for a lot of people. Several small sitting areas provided great spots for a few folks. All the beach equipment you need is at the house. Dog parks and walking trails about a mile away for Fido's comfort.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John Allen N.

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

Everything was great and the owner was so flexible!

We were so happy with the house. We really enjoyed the patio swing and chair area. We were traveling with young children and the owner was flexible with check in and checkout to accommodate nap time. We were so appreciative and would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristan B.

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

Wedding Weekend Stay

We had a great stay at the beach house. It had plenty of space inside and out. The host was very accommodating and friendly. We had everything we needed to make our wedding weekend special. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Beach Getaway!This house is absolutely beautiful! The space is perfect for a big family — spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up with everything you might need during your trip. The location is fantastic; it's an easy walk to the beach, which made everything so convenient.The home truly lived up to all of our expectations. One of our favorite parts was the back patio — such a peaceful spot to relax in the evenings after a fun-filled day at the beach. We spent every night out there unwinding together.We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Highly recommend this home, and we would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan O.

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

As described and great location

Property was clean and easy to keep clean. Plenty of dinnerware/cookware. Appliances worked as intended. Plenty of TVs with plentiful TV/streaming subscription viewing options. Plenty of sleeping space. Property is in close proximity to beach, stores, and restaurants. Towns outside of the immediate are just a short drive away. All within our party were very please with this place. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty P.

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

Great condo for a large group!

Our group of 14 (12 adults and 2 children) really enjoyed our stay here! The condo was clean, spacious, and thoroughly equipped. The owner was super quick to respond to any questions we had, and even offered to reimburse us for groceries when we thought something was wrong with the fridge! (The fridge ended up being ok, but he was super generous to accommodate any food we may have lost). The condo is a short walk to the beach as stated in the description. We brought wagons to carry our things to the beach and the condo also had one available for use as well. We were able to walk to dinner on the nights we wanted to walk, or we would take a 2 min drive into town to park and eat or shop. Overall, it was a great place to stay and we would look into this condo again for a large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thanks so much for staying at our house and leaving a kind review Misty, we would love to have you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ashley H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Location

It was just close enough to the beach, and walking distance! However, the place was dirty when walking in. Two of the beds had sand in the sheets already, hardly any cleaning supplies. No broom, so we had to get creative. 2 trash bags were left for us, not enough for our entire stay. Not near enough tp. We had to go buy a lot of those things.The air went out upstairs and the owner had someone right on it that night. But the next morning, had another repair guy coming for the same thing when it was already taken care of. The day after that a guy “had to come measure doors?” Just a lot of strangers in and out of the house while we were there.We did enjoy being so close to the beach and being in a beach house for the first time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Perfect location

We travel and stay a lot of places and I will say this is one of the best places we have stayed. I was hesitant because it was across the street from the beach but the walk was no different from walking from a condo. It was a very short walk and very convenient location. The house was stocked well with everything that you could need and there were even snacks there. I can’t say enough good things about this rental. The owner was in touch checking in making sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn A.

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

Great stay!

Daniel was an awesome host and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

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

Property had just been sold 2 days before check in. New owner went out of his way to help us.

Owner went out of his way to help us, enjoyed the stay would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

kamie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake C.

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

Last minute stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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