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Beach & Bay Retreat - 4 Bed 3 Bath

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A wooden pier with a bench and a trash bin, overlooking a calm body of water with a distant shoreline.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and stainless steel appliances.
A living room with a television, fireplace, sofa, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with a TV, and a blue couch.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

First Floor Master W/ King bed

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 2 full beds

2 Double Beds

Second-Floor Master w/ King bed

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath #2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • West Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pensacola Naval Air Station - 41 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach & Bay Retreat - 4 Bed 3 Bath have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beach & Bay Retreat - 4 Bed 3 Bath pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Beach & Bay Retreat - 4 Bed 3 Bath?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach & Bay Retreat - 4 Bed 3 Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach & Bay Retreat - 4 Bed 3 Bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach & Bay Retreat - 4 Bed 3 Bath located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 15 minutes.

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. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The vacation home was excellent, clean and in a great location, just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Loved the decks off of each room
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank You for being our guest and so glad you enjoyed Best of The Beach! Hope to host you again next time you are in the area! Kim, David and the Sea South Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was perfect for what we paid and advertised. Check in was super easy. Check out instructions were clear and did not take long to follow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
These location was great for a bay side house. It was an almost straight shot to the beach and took less than 5 minutes. The swimming pool is very small but was good for the smaller kids. There were several small issues but the host took care of them quickly. The house could probably use some upgrades but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome

Kim and her team were absolutely delightful. We had a couple of very minor hiccups upon arrival. The team were very prompt at addressing our concerns and getting things corrected. We could not have asked for better hosts and for that we are so thankful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location and home for our family!

Nice house. Well stocked and met all our needs. We love the Lagoon and also easy beach access. The house was perfect for our family. Would stay again for sure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house and location!

We had
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Best of the Beach! We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Kim, David and the Sea South Properties Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great and had everything we needed. My grandson loved that you had a boogie board for him to use at the beach. The balcony’s were perfect. The lagoon view was so calming!! We enjoyed the house .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Post departure

The house truly lives up to its name.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The overall stay was good. The location was great and walking distance to the beach. The property does not have blinds on the main floor nor the stairwell which lacks privacy. There is no privacy tent nor any shades. This was something I didn’t realize upon booking the property. The ceiling fan and light did not work in the room with the two full beds. We flipped every switch possible. The remote for that room was missing the batteries. I thought maybe another remote would work but it did not. The occupants in that room were able to use the lamp and the air was kicking so they were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Thank You for being our guest. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and loved the location of the property. Thank You for letting us know that the remote for the fan needs new batteries. Since the bedrooms all have blinds, we chose to let the natural light and view of the bay be the focal points in the kitchen and living room. The property owner and many of our guests like the natural light and views over blinds or shades but perhaps we need to reconsider more window coverings. Thank You again for being our guest and for your valuable feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a great experience here! It was clean, had plenty of towels, a good selection of beach chairs/toys/unbrella/etc. We utilized the washer & dryer throughout our week without any issue. We walked to the beach everyday, but will say it is difficult with a toddler (for obvious reasons). Only recommendation I would make is to add a mat outside the door to wipe off shoes/feet as much as possible before coming inside. 10/10, will look into staying here again for our future visits!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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