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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
West Beach
Place, West Beach
17 min walk
Lagoon Pass Park
Place, Lagoon Pass Park
3 min drive
Gulf Shores Beach
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
3 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
4 Single Beds
Other Space 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Adorable - Lagoon Front
Welcome to Rolf’s Crabby Daddy – A Whimsical Waterfront Escape!
Escape to Rolf’s Crabby Daddy, a charming cottage on the serene Little Lagoon, guaranteed to lift your spirits—even if you arrive feeling a little crabby! This cozy retreat offers breathtaking waterfront views, a spacious deck, and direct access to some of the best fishing, crabbing, and water activities Gulf Shores has to offer.
Cozy & Comfortable Accommodations
Rolf’s Crabby Daddy comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests and is thoughtfully furnished to ensure a relaxing stay.
Main Floor: Primary Bedroom: Queen bed Bunk Room: 2 Twin-over-Twin bunk beds (sleeps 4) Living Room: Sleeper sofa Full Bathroom Pack 'n Play available for little travelers
Features & Amenities
Fully equipped eat-in kitchen – Includes cookware, utensils, and everything you need for home-cooked meals. Spacious deck with waterfront views – The perfect spot to sip your morning coffee or enjoy an evening sunset over the lagoon. Beach access nearby – A short stroll east takes you to the pristine white sands of Gulf Shores. Washer & dryer – Pack light and keep your beachwear fresh! High-speed wireless internet & cable TV – Stay connected and entertained. Ample parking – Room for approximately 4 cars, SUVs, or pickup trucks.
Activities & Attractions
With Little Lagoon in your backyard and the Gulf of Mexico just minutes away, adventure is always within reach!
Boating & Kayaking: Explore the calm waters of the lagoon. Dining & Entertainment: Just a few miles from the heart of Gulf Shores, where you’ll find fantastic restaurants, shops, and attractions. Gulf Shores Public Beach: Enjoy sugar-white sands, crystal-clear waters, and plenty of space to soak up the sun.
Important Details
* Minimum Rental Age: 25+ (Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.) * Dogs 35lbs and under are accepted at this property. Maximum 2 dogs. Pet fees apply.
Book your stay at Rolf’s Crabby Daddy today and get ready for a waterfront getaway like no other!
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About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The Park 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.
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Restaurants
The Hangout - 9 min drive
The Catch - 8 min drive
Pink Pony Pub - 9 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 8 min drive
Picnic Beach - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Adorable - Lagoon Front pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Adorable - Lagoon Front?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adorable - Lagoon Front on 7 Sept 2026 start from £206, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Adorable - Lagoon Front?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Adorable - Lagoon Front?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Adorable - Lagoon Front?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Adorable - Lagoon Front located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved it Perfect for our family and a close distance to the beach and numerous restaurants! Would definitely stay again in the future!!
angel l.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2025
Thanks for staying with us Angel! It's great to hear you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back for a future stay!
Coastal View Vacations
Love the place, was at home the second we walked in. The entire process was so easy and we can’t wait to come back.
Christopher G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us Christopher! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and it felt like you were right at home! We’d welcome you back anytime and we look forward to hosting you again for your next beach trip!
Coastal View Vacations
Filled every box that we required for our lill beach retreat. Great time.
jeff c.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2025
Thanks for staying with us Jeff. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and we'd welcome you back anytime.
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Danny G.
23 Jun 2025
Weekend stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place to spend a weekend or more!
Danny G.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Thanks for staying with us Danny! We Hope to welcome you back for a future stay!
Coastal View Vacations
Great location. Close to everything yet still secluded enough to make for a very relaxing and peaceful vacation.
It was amazing having quick access to both the bay and the beach.
We can’t wait to come back!
Eric J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Eric
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback. We couldn't agree more about the great location of the house! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return visit!
Coastal View Vacations
Great place to stay. Loved it! Perfect for what we were looking for
Ken E.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2023
We appreciate your feedback Ken! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit. Thanks for staying with us and we hope to host you again for a future stay.
Coastal View Vacations
Sweet little home with everything you need for a relaxing stay at the beach. Loved the lagoon out the back door and Gulf access across the road (10 minute walk). Restaurants, shopping and State park just a short drive, just far enough that traffic is minimal.minimal
Kay W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2025
Thank you, Kay! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Rolf's Crabby Daddy, and we'd love to host you again in the future.
House was very nice and cozy, quiet location, good family atmosphere.
Aaron S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2023
Aaron,
We appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit.
Thanks for staying with us and we hope to host you again soon!
Coastal View Vacations
We enjoyed the bay the home is not on the gulf but that was ok with us you do have access to the beach if u choose
Kevin C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
Kevin,
Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit and hope you will stay with us again in the future.
Coastal View Vacations
This was a good size house for a small family. Plenty of kitchen utensils and pots and pans to be able to cook at home without going out every night. Very well priced too.
Andrew C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2023
Andrew,
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We hope to host you for another stay in the future.
Coastal View Vacations
Verified
8/10 Good
Cynthia L.
10 Jun 2025
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
The beds were like heaven. Shower had no water pressure and shower head was too high up. Air vents dripped condensation on table and chair.. Should offer an early check in. But it was an amazing trip. Thank you
Lovely location with serene lagoon beach and easy across the street access to the Gulf Beach. The house is colorful and has a happy vibe. Thank you for sharing your family jewel with us!
Thanks,
Nora, Beau, Jason, Christiane, and Baby Quinn.
Nora A.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2023
We appreciate your feedback Nora! Sounds like you had a great time. Thanks for staying with us. We would welcome you back for a future stay!
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tammy C.
20 Oct 2024
Vacation 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location was great but could use some updates on the appliances and cleaning around the vents.
Tammy C.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thanks for staying with us Tammy! We appreciate your feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and we hope to welcome you back for a future stay!
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan S.
16 Apr 2022
Perfect location for rest and relaxation
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved the location since it was farther out and away from most of the crowds and business, yet close enough that we could do whatever we wanted. Size of the home was perfect for us (two adults) but if you had 3 or 4 small children this would work out as well.
Jonathan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2022
Thanks for the kind words Jonathan. We hope you’ll plan a return visit very soon!
Coastal View Vacations
This is the cutest little beach house in such a great location! Luckily my husband and I settled on this property rather than further east (where we usually stay) because little did we know there was a music festival happening the same weekend we were there. The pictures online looked like it was SO CROWDED but we were so relaxed and quiet at Crabby Daddy! Quick walk to the beach for my husband and I, and our little spot on the beach was also nice and secluded, even on a saturday. We brought our pup for his first vacation and he had a great time too. We were about 40 minutes away from the dog beach at Fort Morgan, as well as the ferry to Dauphin Island which has a couple of dog beaches. All in all it was the perfect location and we had an amazing weekend. We hope to be back to Crabby Daddy!
Jenny G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2025
Thanks for staying with us Jenny! Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Yes it was a massive amount of people at the music fest. We appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you back for a future stay!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Conor S.
1 Apr 2023
Great option if you have kids!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is located on the bayside and there is a path back to the bay. Perfect place for kids! Calm water and a small beach. Short walk across the street to the beach. Your access is through Rolf’s Retreat on the beachside. It’s the blue house across the street.
Conor S.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2023
Great feedback, thanks, Conor! We'd love to welcome you back again soon.
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jake C.
11 Mar 2023
Very clean and the owners were very delightful to deal with!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a magnificent experience renting this beach house! It was beyond clean and the service was amazing! Access to the beach was right across the street and the bay access was directly behind the house so we had private access to both sides! For those Rainey days they had a nice TV and an relaxing place to lounge! With the main strip just minutes down the road there was always things to do and places to eat. I HIGHLY recommend staying here if you want a great experience with you stay at the beach!
Jake C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2023
Jake, thanks for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay and we are so pleased to hear that you had a great experience. We'd love to welcome you back for a future stay.
Coastal View Vacations
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
8 Mar 2024
Rolf's
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location is great and the size of the cottage is perfect for a couple or small family. We only stayed 2 nights of our trip, however, as something in the cottage triggered my wife's asthma/allergies and the windows wouldn't open in order to get fresh air.
About the host
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