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Kiva Grand by GSVR | Spectacular Beachfront Family Retreat w/ Pool & Hot Tub + FREE Activities/Golf
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 258800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL
- Place, Kiva Dunes Golf Course9 min walk
- Place, Fort Morgan Beach15 min walk
- Place, Gulf Shores Beach21 min drive
- Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)79 min drive
Rooms & beds
9 bedrooms (sleeps 25)
Main Flr Bunk Room - sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds
Main Flr King Bedroom - Handicap Friendly
1 King Bed
Top Flr Beachfront Middle King
1 King Bed
Top Flr Beachfront Primary King
1 King Bed
Top Flr East Pair of Queens
2 Queen Beds
Top Flr Twin Bunks
2 Twin Beds
Top Flr West Beachfront King
1 King Bed
Top Flr West Pr of Doubles
2 Double Beds
Top Flr West Queen
1 Queen Bed
9 bathrooms
Main Flr Hall Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Main Flr King Bath - Handicap Friendly
Toilet · Shower only
Pool Level Full Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Top Flr East Pair of Queens Private Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Top Flr Middle King Private Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Top Flr Primary Bath
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Top Flr West King Private Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Top Flr West Pr of Doubles Private Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Top Flr West Queen Private Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Kiva Grand by GSVR | Spectacular Beachfront Family Retreat w/ Pool & Hot Tub + FREE Activities/Golf
Kiva Grand – Professionally Managed by Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals (GSVR)
This is a custom-designed beachfront home set on a spacious 2-acre Gulf-front lot within Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort. A 2023 renovation brought exciting updates, including a brand-new kitchen, an upgraded master bath, a more accessible grandparent-friendly bath, a ninth full bathroom, and a newly added upstairs bunk room. While the breathtaking views and setting are grand, this home was designed for family gatherings, featuring a spacious kitchen, an oversized family room at pool level with a second kitchen, and a 20' x 40' beachfront pool with a hot tub, perfect for enjoying the outdoors year-round.
The Best of Gulf & Golf
Located in Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort (please note: guests do not have access to the Kiva Dunes Beach Club), Kiva Grand offers:
- 7 spacious bedrooms, each with a private bath and TV
- 2 bunk rooms for additional sleeping space
- Expansive kitchen with 2 islands, perfect for multiple cooks
- Large covered porches on all three levels
- Over 8,700 sq. ft. of heated and cooled space
- Direct access to a private stretch of sugar-white beach
Main Floor – Open Gathering Space & Comfort
The main floor is designed for seamless gatherings, featuring:
- Open-concept living area with multiple seating spaces, including a fireside sitting room
- Dining area with room for everyone to eat together
- Gourmet kitchen equipped with an oversized refrigerator, two islands, two dishwashers, and full cookware & serving essentials
- Family room with a 73” television
- One King bedroom with a handicap-friendly private bath (with a roll-in shower, though not fully ADA-compliant)
- Additional full bath
- Charming bunk room with nautical décor
- Half bath
Upper Level – Spacious Suites & Bunkroom
The second floor features:
- Six bedrooms, including three beachfront King suites, each with private baths
- Master King suite with newly remodeled bath, soaking tub, large shower, double vanity, and access to both a private and shared beachfront porch
- Two additional beachfront King suites opening to a shared terrace
- One of these King suites also includes a twin daybed and a twin trundle
- One bedroom with two Queen beds
- One bedroom with a single Queen bed
- One bedroom with two Double beds
- New upstairs bunkroom with two XL twin beds
- Smaller laundry room for added convenience
Lower Level – Recreation & Poolside Living
At pool level, enjoy additional space to unwind with:
- A large recreation room with a TV, comfortable seating, and a second full kitchen with a casual dining area
- Full bath, conveniently located for pool access
- The larger of the two laundry rooms
- Three covered parking spaces in the garage
- French doors opening to covered porches on the east and north sides of the pool area
Outdoor Oasis
Kiva Grand offers one of the most spacious pool areas, with:
- A large private beachfront pool
- Hot tub
- Outdoor dining spaces on both the main level porch and pool level
- Charcoal grill
- Plenty of lounge chairs and shaded seating
- Private dune walkover leading to a quiet stretch of pristine beach
Nearby Dining & Attractions
Enjoy the serene beachfront setting while still having easy access to great dining and entertainment, including:
- Kiva Dunes Lodge for a casual lunch
- The Beach Club Resort & Spa (925 Beach Club Trail) for dinner, spa treatments, or a massage
Please Note
As Kiva Grand features its own private beachfront pool and hot tub, we are not members of the Kiva Dunes Beach Club, which was designed for guests staying in non-beachfront homes.
Rental Policies
- No rentals to groups under 25
- No bachelor or bachelorette parties
This is a custom-designed beachfront home set on a spacious 2-acre Gulf-front lot within Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort. A 2023 renovation brought exciting updates, including a brand-new kitchen, an upgraded master bath, a more accessible grandparent-friendly bath, a ninth full bathroom, and a newly added upstairs bunk room. While the breathtaking views and setting are grand, this home was designed for family gatherings, featuring a spacious kitchen, an oversized family room at pool level with a second kitchen, and a 20' x 40' beachfront pool with a hot tub, perfect for enjoying the outdoors year-round.
The Best of Gulf & Golf
Located in Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort (please note: guests do not have access to the Kiva Dunes Beach Club), Kiva Grand offers:
- 7 spacious bedrooms, each with a private bath and TV
- 2 bunk rooms for additional sleeping space
- Expansive kitchen with 2 islands, perfect for multiple cooks
- Large covered porches on all three levels
- Over 8,700 sq. ft. of heated and cooled space
- Direct access to a private stretch of sugar-white beach
Main Floor – Open Gathering Space & Comfort
The main floor is designed for seamless gatherings, featuring:
- Open-concept living area with multiple seating spaces, including a fireside sitting room
- Dining area with room for everyone to eat together
- Gourmet kitchen equipped with an oversized refrigerator, two islands, two dishwashers, and full cookware & serving essentials
- Family room with a 73” television
- One King bedroom with a handicap-friendly private bath (with a roll-in shower, though not fully ADA-compliant)
- Additional full bath
- Charming bunk room with nautical décor
- Half bath
Upper Level – Spacious Suites & Bunkroom
The second floor features:
- Six bedrooms, including three beachfront King suites, each with private baths
- Master King suite with newly remodeled bath, soaking tub, large shower, double vanity, and access to both a private and shared beachfront porch
- Two additional beachfront King suites opening to a shared terrace
- One of these King suites also includes a twin daybed and a twin trundle
- One bedroom with two Queen beds
- One bedroom with a single Queen bed
- One bedroom with two Double beds
- New upstairs bunkroom with two XL twin beds
- Smaller laundry room for added convenience
Lower Level – Recreation & Poolside Living
At pool level, enjoy additional space to unwind with:
- A large recreation room with a TV, comfortable seating, and a second full kitchen with a casual dining area
- Full bath, conveniently located for pool access
- The larger of the two laundry rooms
- Three covered parking spaces in the garage
- French doors opening to covered porches on the east and north sides of the pool area
Outdoor Oasis
Kiva Grand offers one of the most spacious pool areas, with:
- A large private beachfront pool
- Hot tub
- Outdoor dining spaces on both the main level porch and pool level
- Charcoal grill
- Plenty of lounge chairs and shaded seating
- Private dune walkover leading to a quiet stretch of pristine beach
Nearby Dining & Attractions
Enjoy the serene beachfront setting while still having easy access to great dining and entertainment, including:
- Kiva Dunes Lodge for a casual lunch
- The Beach Club Resort & Spa (925 Beach Club Trail) for dinner, spa treatments, or a massage
Please Note
As Kiva Grand features its own private beachfront pool and hot tub, we are not members of the Kiva Dunes Beach Club, which was designed for guests staying in non-beachfront homes.
Rental Policies
- No rentals to groups under 25
- No bachelor or bachelorette parties
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Start a load of towels in the washing machine
Leave beds unmade that have been used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Highlands, a neighborhood in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Billy's Seafood 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
- Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Fort Morgan Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Fort Morgan - 14 min drive - 17.6 km
- Gulf State Park - 19 min drive - 25.4 km
- Gulf Shores Beach - 21 min drive - 27.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sassy Bass - 16 min walk
- Jesse’s On The Bay - 7 min drive
- Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - 10 min drive
- The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 4 min drive
- Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Rebecca B.
Oct 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Private
Rebecca B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Erica H.
Oct 26, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Break 2019
Erica H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Aug 29, 2023
Amazing house!!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
RODGER B., Newport, Arkansas USA
May 22, 2019
7 COUPLE RETREAT
RODGER B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
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Jan 8, 2011
HAPPY FAMILY
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This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
Jul 1, 2020
Beautiful week in Gulf Shores!
Amy S.
10/10 Excellent
Jake S.
Nov 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome experience!
Jake S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
RODGER B., Newport, Arkansas USA
Aug 17, 2018
MAY GETAWAY FOR 7 COUPLES
RODGER B.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
kandy k.
May 17, 2022
Our favorite place
kandy k.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
RODGER B.
May 10, 2022
MAY 1THRU 7TH 2022
RODGER B.
10/10 Excellent
David R.
Sep 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home
David R.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Darlene B.
Sep 2, 2023
A Private Resort
Darlene B.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Linda D.
Nov 17, 2021
Besties Retreat 2021
Linda D.
6/10 Okay
Scott T.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property, but we have ants
Scott T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
Oct 24, 2024
Kiva Grand
Robert M.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
David R.
Oct 8, 2024
Wonderful Vacation Home
David R.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Crystal D.
Oct 6, 2024
Outstanding!
Crystal D.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen S.
Aug 11, 2024
Family vacation 2024
Kathleen S.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Fred K.
Aug 6, 2024
Kiva Grand
Fred K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lois P.
Jul 10, 2024
Beautiful home for whole families
Lois P.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mike H.
Jun 26, 2024
Family Vacay at the Kiva Grand Beach house
Mike H.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Donna D.
Jul 26, 2023
Family Vacation Three Years In A Row
Donna D.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
A guest from St Charles, MO
Jul 26, 2023
Perfect
A guest from St Charles, MO
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Fairhope, AL
Jun 8, 2023
Another successful family vacation!
A guest from Fairhope, AL
About the host
Hosted by Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals is a locally-based, family-owned, professional vacation management company. We specialize in large homes, mainly beachfront with 6-12 bedrooms, and most with private pools. During your stay we have a team ready to assist, 7 days a week, should you need assistance, Thank you for considering our homes for your next beach vacation.
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