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Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!

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A multi-story hotel with a pool area, including lounge chairs and a covered seating area.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sign reading "CASA PLAYA," and a view of the surrounding area.
A covered outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fence.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a white fence, and buildings in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the ocean, this vacation home accommodates 24 guests with 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Enjoy activities like fishing, snorkeling, and motorboating, along with water sports at the nearby marina. The patio offers a great outdoor area for relaxation, while golf enthusiasts will find courses nearby. Gulf Shores Beach and West Beach attract adventure seekers.

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

    Near Gulf Shores Beach
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

3rd Flr Middle BR

1 Queen Bed

3rd Flr N BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed

4th Flr N BR

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4th Flr S BR

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

Main Flr N BR

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms

3rd Floor Middle BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Floor North BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Floor South BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

4th Floor North BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

4th Floor South BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Common Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor North BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!

6BR 7BA. Casa Playa, East Unit. Gulf Shores, Alabama. Nice duplex. 6BR per side! Pool!

2023-05 UPGRADES! New paint, new stuff, so new pictures on the way and virtual tour is already up!

Looking for an very nice, upscale home to house a large group of people but you’d like to save a few dollars in the deal? This wonderful duplex has 6 bedrooms and 6 baths on each side. Want more? How about great internet on a wifi mesh network? An EXTRA fridge for all those shrimp and beach beverages? Each beach access and a great price point. What's not to love?

This listing is for ONE SIDE, with 6 bedrooms. For both sides, and 12 bedrooms, see our Casa Playa, East & West listing or just inquire. One side perfect for your group? Book our Casa Playa, East and Casa Playa, West listings for the individual units. Note, there IS a connecting door between the two sides in the living room areas. Like a connecting hotel room, it can be opened if guests rent both sides.

BEDDING
2nd Floor North Bedroom, King
3rd Floor South Bedroom, King
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom, Queen
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom, King
4th Floor South Bedroom, 2 Queen + Bunk Bed
4th Floor North Bedroom, 2 Queen + Bunk Bed
2nd Floor Living Room QSS
2nd Floor Bonus/Lounge Area QSS

ALL bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with combo shower/tubs. The 2nd Floor LR and Bonus QSS use a common bath separate from that level's bedroom. 

BEACH ACCESS
Casa Playa is located on the north side of West Beach Boulevard, directly across the street from the beach and you can see the beach! You have beach access at the 12th (3 mins, < .1 mile!) and 13th street public beaches, PLUS a large pool private to just the guests of Casa Playa. We aren’t talking about blocks to reach the beach, it’s right across the street, .1 miles to the west!

POOL? You bet!
BIG outdoor pool (shared only between the two sides).

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 6 cars per side. More if you park under then home and stack carefully. Just share nice with the neighbors! 

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also...  all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well. 

No smoking please. No pets. 

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.
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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.

Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.

Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1987926vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Tropic Falls at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 20 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Playa, East. 6BR/side. Pool! Gulf Shores. Awesome place/value! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well decorated, spacious, great, anything you needed kitchen, nice size comfortable bedrooms. Pool was very enjoyable. out there everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
🥳 Awesome, Carolyn! So glad the east side of Casa Playa was clean, spacious, and well-decorated with everything you needed — and that the pool got daily use! That's exactly the kind of stay we love to hear about. Thank you so much for the 5-star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Any suggestions for Casa Playa? Or ready to set up a return? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying in our home! 🏖️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for golf group

We all had a great time, and all of our courses were within 15 to 20 minutes. Nice place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and ready to enjoy. I loved having plenty of plates, glasses, and silverware available to use in the kitchen. Two refrigerators and 2 dishwashers made feeding 17 so much easier to accomplish. There are a total of 48 steps to reach the top floor. I feel that should be obvious in host description or pictures on the website. All seven bathrooms were clean and nice to use. The pool was clean and wonderful to use. A few more lounge chairs would have been great also. Our group had a super time at Casa Playa and would recommend it to others with larger groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
🥰 Wonderful, Debbie! So glad the east side of Casa Playa was clean and ready, and that the loaded kitchen — plenty of plates and glasses, two fridges AND two dishwashers — made feeding all 17 so much easier. That's exactly what those extras are for! Great point on the stairs, too — you're right that 48 steps to the top floor should be crystal clear up front, and I'm going to make sure that's spelled out better in the listing. Thank you for that. I'll also pass along the note about a few more lounge chairs. So glad the pool and all seven baths served you well! Thank you so much for the 5-star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Any suggestions for Casa Playa? Or ready to set up a return? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying in our home! 🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 17 stayed here for 4 nights. There was plenty of room for all of us! We were especially thankful for the 2nd refrigerator! The house was clean and had everything we needed. We appreciated that there were so many bathrooms and a laundry as we had 5 young children with us. We loved how close the beach was to the house. We sat out in the balcony every night. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

Thank you so much for providing a wonderful place to stay for our family vacation. We had a great time. The house had everything we needed and plenty of space. We loved the pool and the proximity to the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place, host and experience!

We greatly enjoyed our two months at Rick's place. He is an excellent communicator. We were very pleased with the house, the location to the beach (only about .2 miles to beach access), and the proximity to town. One thing to keep in mind if you are scheduling the winter season (Jan-Feb) is that there might be construction nearby, but they don't start super early or work too late. But the winter is the slow season, so lots of rentals in the area try to get projects taken care of during that time. We also really loved everyone being able to have their own bathroom. Overall, great place to stay, great host, and great experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Casa Playa

Our trip was wonderful. Perfect for our team. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gulf Shores spring break trip at Casa Playa

Everything was great. A wonderful time had by all! Thank you for having us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Multi-Family vacation

We enjoyed every bit of our stay! Thank you for such a great place with amazing location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you Courtney! Hurry back! Reach out if you need anything, or to plan that big return trip to the white sands! Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

This property was perfect for our group of 21. Very close to the beach and lots of entertainment in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Yay! Thanks so much for the kind words Terrie. I am so glad you all had an awesome time in my home. Shoot me a note if you have any suggestions whatsoever, or when ready to lock in the return trip!😎
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our family really enjoyed Casa Playa

Everything was great, didn't have any issues and everyone enjoyed their vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place and location!

This house was fantastic. Plenty of room for four families!!! Very clean and close to beach access!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hangout at Casa Playa

Richard was a fantastic host and the property was even more spacious than the photos. I highly recommend staying here if you're in Gulf Shores.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway!

There were 4 families that stayed here and there was plenty of room. We had everything we needed and the space was very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks Melanie! Really happy to hear everything was in great shape and you had a fantastic stay! Reach out if you ever need anything in the future, like locking in that return trip! Thanks again! Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great vacation home

house was set-up great for a big group, nice set-up close to the beach. Beds were comfortable and each bedroom had its own private bathroom which was nice for groups of different families. nice pool and good parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Wonderful! Thank you so much Michael for the kind words. I am so happy to hear you and the crew had a fantastic time! Reach out if you need anything, want to lock in a return, or have any suggestions whatsoever! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time at Casa Playa

We had a great time. The house was very comfortable and clean.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Casa Playa, East Side

Great place to stay. Short walk to the beach. Hosts were very nice and responsive. Our group had a fun vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is absolutely fantastic - great communications before, throughout, and after - given enough of a heads up about what was in the home for use to be able to plan ahead and bring or order anything else we might need. A regular size washer and dryer was an amazing feature to have! Two dishwashers were super great, as well. It was a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place. Huge!!!

Loved the place and the olace
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location! Rooms are huge and EVERY ROOM HAS ITS OWN BATHROOM!

This place was great! It accommodated a lot of people very easily. Huge bedrooms all with their own bathrooms! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Julie! Nice! So glad everything was perfect for you all and that you loved the accommodations and set up! Reach out when ready to set up that return too! And if you have any suggestions, they are always welcome. Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

See you next spring break!

Everything was great and we are super excited about coming back next spring break! We look forward to staying with y'all again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Casa Playa was perfect!

Casa Playa was perfect! Thanks for everything!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place

We did enjoyed the place it was clean and everything was provided as stayed. There was lots of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
👍👍👍 Yay! Thank you Darren! Glad everything was spotless, as described, and that Casa Playa was perfect for you and your extended gang, with lots of room too, and that you totally enjoyed your time their and with Bama Beach Houses! I really appreciate you staying in my home and your taking a moment to share your experience. Thanks again! 🙏
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay when you have a large group.

Great place to stay when you have a large group. The pool was a nice addition. Very clean and well stocked. I recommend the Bama Beach House for your large group wanting to spend time at the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highly Recommend!

We had a great stay. Owners were very accommodating. Highly Recommend!

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!

Why they chose this property

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

What makes this property unique

Because sometimes you need more, for less! Casa Playa is located on a prime stretch of West Beach Blvd, but on the beach view side, so it's a lot of home, but for a lot less than beachfront. It is only a short walk to public beach access at 12th street (Google says less than a tenth of a mile, and 3 minutes!). Walk the other way about the same distance and you are at Waves Grocery, as well as a restaurant, ice cream, and more! In season: S&S Seafood is open there too. So convenient! Order up some shrimp, corn, and potatoes steamed (I choose cajun, of course!). The pool is large, and private to the two sides of the home. Nice place. Nice price.

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