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A Beach Life 1B | 3BR • Pool • 5 Min Walk to Beach

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A living room with a gray sofa, a coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a 'BEACH' sign on the wall.
A sandy beach area with palm trees and a wooden fence.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered parking area, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A multi-story building with a wooden staircase leading to the upper levels.
A wooden deck with two green chairs and a blue table, overlooking a pool and a light blue house.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Gulf Shores Beach
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

A Beach Life 1B | 3BR • Pool • 5 Min Walk to Beach

Welcome to A Beach Life 1B, a spacious Gulf Shores beach getaway where the sand, surf, dining and entertainment are all close by!
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sleeps up to 12 guests and offers plenty of room for families, multiple couples or groups traveling together. Best of all, you're just a short walk from the beautiful white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores, with a community pool, sand volleyball and fire pit waiting for you back at the property.

PLENTY OF SPACE FOR YOUR GROUP
With approximately 1,650 square feet, three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, everyone has room to spread out and relax.
• Primary Bedroom: King bed, TV and private balcony
• Second Bedroom: Two queen beds, TV, ensuite bathroom and private balcony
• Third Bedroom: Twin-over-full bunk with pull-out twin trundle and private balcony
• Living Area: Queen sleeper sofa
• Sleeps up to 12 guests

The spacious living room provides a comfortable place for everyone to gather after a day at the beach, whether you're watching a movie, planning tomorrow's adventures or simply enjoying time together.

FULL KITCHEN & HOME CONVENIENCES
The fully equipped kitchen features granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, giving you everything you need for meals and snacks throughout your stay.
A private full-size washer and dryer makes beach trips with the family easier, while free Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected.

POOL, VOLLEYBALL & MORE
When you're ready for a break from the beach, there's plenty to enjoy without leaving the community:
• Large outdoor swimming pool
• Sand volleyball court
• Community fire pit
• Charcoal grilling area
• Three private balconies
• Covered parking
Start your morning with coffee on the balcony, spend the afternoon by the pool and wind down around the fire pit after another day on the Gulf Coast.
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WALK TO THE BEACH & THE HEART OF GULF SHORES
Location is one of the best features of A Beach Life 1B. Gulf Shores Beach and The Hangout are approximately a 5-minute walk away, putting you close to the beach as well as restaurants, shopping and entertainment.
Spend less time driving and more time enjoying your vacation.
Whether you're planning a family beach trip, traveling with friends or bringing the whole crew to Gulf Shores, A Beach Life 1B gives you the space, amenities and location to make the most of your stay.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2307834vb
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 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 theme parks and near the beach. 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. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Hangout - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulf State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waterville USA - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Beach Life 1B | 3BR • Pool • 5 Min Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Beach Life 1B | 3BR • Pool • 5 Min Walk to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Beach Life 1B | 3BR • Pool • 5 Min Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beach Life 1B | 3BR • Pool • 5 Min Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Beach Life 1B | 3BR • Pool • 5 Min Walk to Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and The Hangout are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

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

Great stay!

Great location, clean space and we really liked the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you! We’re thrilled you had a perfect stay and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this condo! Perfect location! Easy walking distance to beach, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc. The condo was clean and very roomy! I took a group of teenagers and we all fit comfortably. The volleyball court was a fun addition and the pool was nice even though it was too chilly to enjoy. I would definitely recommend this condo! *if you plan to cook, be sure to take everything you need (spices, foil, etc) and be sure to take extra toiletries (toilet paper, hand soap, body wash, shampoo, tissues, etc).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear the condo was a great fit for your group and that everyone had a comfortable stay. It’s great that you were able to enjoy the location, with easy access to the beach, restaurants, and shops, as well as the volleyball court and pool. We also appreciate you sharing those helpful tips for future guests regarding cooking items and toiletries—very thoughtful and useful! Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for your recommendation. We’d love to welcome you and your group back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters Trip

Enjoyed our time there. Condo was perfect size for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your sisters' trip and found the condo to be the perfect size for your group. It's wonderful to know that you had a great time during your stay. If you ever find yourselves planning another trip to the area, we'd love to welcome you back for another memorable stay. Thank you for choosing us for your getaway, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at the beach

What a great location! Plenty of parking, clean well thought out Floorplan
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the great location, ample parking, and well-designed floorplan. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back for more fun at the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Property was very nice and right in the heart of everything we wanted to do. We had no issues and enjoyed all our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the location perfect for your needs. It's great to know everything went smoothly. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic stay soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Home was perfect for our friend’s getaway trip! Easy walk to the beach… walking distance to shops & food . The home was clean and ac unit kept that house Cold!! The pool was never crowded during our stay and was such a to have in the backyard
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at Beach Life 1B! It was spot on everything that was advertised! Extremely clean and within walking distance to pretty much anywhere we wanted to go! This was awesome not to have to load everyone up in the vehicle to got to eat or shop!!!! We will gladly say again!KT
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Thank you, KT! We’re thrilled to hear Beach Life 1B met your expectations and that you enjoyed the cleanliness and convenient location. It’s wonderful that you could walk to restaurants and shopping without the hassle of driving. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, large, and plenty of room for everyone. Linens could use replacing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the clean and spacious accommodations with plenty of room for everyone. We appreciate your feedback regarding the linens and will share it with our team to address. We’d love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Softball Vacation

Great location, perfect home for 2 families with teens! Easy access to shops and restaurants. Quit and relaxing, with everything we needed!! Volleyball and pool where a huge hit!! Close walk to the beach. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Hello Laurie, We are so glad you enjoyed the unit and the amenities. We would love to have you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sand in my boots!

House was everything we could have asked for, it fit us perfectly, the location was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted the house was a perfect fit and that you enjoyed the amazing location during the Sand In My Boots festival. We’d love to welcome you back for your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our Weekend Trip

The unit was very clean, spacious and comfortable. It was well located to the Hangout where the beach volleyball tournament was being held, and to a number of restaurants that we could walk to. We would book this unit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you found the unit clean, spacious, and comfortable. It's always our goal to provide a welcoming and pleasant stay for our guests. We're glad that our location suited your needs, especially being close to The Hangout and the beach volleyball tournament. It's great to know that you enjoyed the convenience of having restaurants within walking distance as well. We would be delighted to welcome you back for another stay. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing get away

Everything that was advertised about this property was true, actually it was better then advertised. The house was amazing . It was very clean and had all things needed for cooking and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Hello Timothy, Thank you for your 5 star review. We are so glad you found the house amazing! We would love to have you visit our home again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for a family

This house is in a great and quiet location but only a short walk from the beach. The house is beautiful and has bathrooms in every room which is great when you have 5 sandy kids to clean. Our kids loved the pool in the back, the balconies were relaxing to sit on in the evenings, and the beds are comfortable. We will definitely stay her again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Hello Amanda, Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed the unit! The cabana and pool area is our favorite as well. We would love to have you stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Stay

The place was impeccably clean! Loved having the pool and chairs to hang out by once we left the beach. The fire pit and sand volleyball was such a fun option to have there even though we never got around to using them. Close to tons of restaurants and right across from the beach. The one and only miniscule inconvenience we had was there was no scissors to get our cinnamon rolls icing open! Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Hello Allie, Thank you for your 5 star review and feedback. We will make sure scissors are added to this unit. We would love for you guys to stay with us again! Check out our fall rates!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice beach house

This property is as advertised. Very clean. Easy walking distance to restaurants and the beach. Shared pool was very nice for the little ones. Although, some other occupants were a little loud way into the night but only a couple of nights. Check in /check out was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review. We would love to have you stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect Location

Perfect location- close to shops, restaurants and the beach! House was the perfect size and adequately stocked. My only complaint was the construction… I know they can’t help it but a warning would have been nice. It was not very relaxing to get up at 6am every morning to loud banging.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the perfect location and found the house to be the right size with everything you needed. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the construction noise and understand how that could disrupt your relaxation. While construction is sometimes beyond our control, we appreciate your feedback and will work on better communication in the future. We hope to welcome you back for a more peaceful stay next time! UPDATE: The construction on the road in front of this location is complete.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Poole Associates Beach House

Outside amenities were great! The couch and carpets were so dirty that we covered them before sitting. There was alot of outside construction going on, so it was very loud.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the outside amenities. I apologize for the cleanliness issues you experienced with the couch and carpets. We take cleanliness very seriously, and I’ll make sure this is addressed with our team. I’m also sorry to hear about the noise from the outside construction. Unfortunately, we have limited control over external projects, but we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your patience, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

It was better than expected. Perfect location to beach, restaurants, and shops. 1-2 min walk to beach that had handicap accessible ramp making it easy to tote wagons, chairs, etc. The volleyball court, fire pit, and pool were very clean and well kept. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer place! We will definitely be returning. Management team was very knowledgeable and easy to reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Hello Kristen, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We would love to have you stay again.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
I don't want to leave it publicly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2025
We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed. Please contact us directly so we can try to make things right.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

#summerfun

Fabulous! We had an amazing time. It was a perfect location short 3-4minute walk to anything you needed and especially the beach. The house was perfect size and having the pool and volleyball in the back made the experience more enjoyable. But our family spent most of the time on the beach which was just across the road and very accommodating. Loved watching the fireworks. Would recommend this beach house to anyone wanting good family fun. Thank you to VRBO and Poole and associates for making this vacation possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to seeing you again! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location for all ages

Our family along with friends spent Spring Break here and absolutely loved it! It was important to us to find a walkable place for teens and young adults to be able to do things on their own. THIS IS IT! So close to everything from beach, e-bike rentals, restaurants, grocery, Dollar Store, and liquor store (very important ha!). It is across the street from the beach but couldn't be better and safer access walking to the beach which is probably the same amount of time it takes in a high-rise condo with a long walkway to reach the beach. The private, shared pool was awesome and our kids loved playing volleyball right there at the property. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Hello Melody, We are so glad you had a 5 star experience at this location. This condo is the BEST! We would love to have you stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Late October Beach Weekend

This place was beyond perfect! 3 block walk to the public beach, many close restaurants within walking distance, pool shared with other units (maybe 6 units total?) and a sand volleyball court. Many balconies to enjoy the sea breeze and sand toys to use if you want! We did tourist things during the day but were back at the unit for swimming or evenings at the beach! Water and days were still warm enough to enjoy, we had one day of stormy weather so no swimming due to strong tides, but could still enjoy the outdoors! Large unit could accommodate quite a few people! Thanks for the stay and we will look for the unit again when we return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Hello Gentry, We are so glad you had a 5 star stay and that you enjoyed this location. We would love to have you stay with us again!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Maintenance timeliness

The property was nice however our refrigerator broke the day after we got there and the day after we shopped for food for 7 days and 9 people. 4 days later a new refrigerator was installed. We had to wait around for ice daily (they did provide us with a cooler) as well as the installation folks. I feel they could have gotten a refrigerator sooner so we would not have lost a lot of our food. I asked the property management if they would reimburse us for some of the food we lost, and they said that they provided us with ice. I think that would have been the least they could have done but have not. I will not stay with that management company again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Hello Teresa, We apologize that the refrigerator went out during your stay. We did provide 9 coolers and daily ice for your items. We also refunded you $586.79 for any inconvenience. We make every effort to make our guest stays as easy as possible. We know having an unexpected issue arise during vacation, can be troublesome. The day this issue was reported, we had a refrigerator ordered and there within 3 days. We hope that you will consider staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house at a great location

This house was clean and decorated great, felt like a home away from home. Checking in and out was hassle free and very easy. The location of this property is great within walking distance from everything. Would definitely recommend staying here while in Gulf Shores.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Hello Anna, Thank you for your 5 star review. We are so glad you felt at home. It is a great location in Gulf Shores. We hope you will stay with us next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very nice property With everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay! Please keep us in mind when booking your next vacation to our beautiful beaches!

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