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Beachfront gem with unobstructed Gulf view, deck, beach gear & AC - dog-friendly

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7.6 out of 10 Good
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17195 sq m

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKiva Dunes Golf Course9 min drive
  • AirportGulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)30 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

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1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Beachfront gem with unobstructed Gulf view, deck, beach gear & AC - dog-friendly

The Blue Whale

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Forget the search for that old white whale - you've found the blue one! This beautiful beachfront home offers Gulf Shores living at its finest. Boasting three decks and sweeping, Gulf-front views, this house provides a bounty of coastal comfort and family-friendly entertainment. Enjoy easy access to area attractions with both on and off-shore action offering everything from fishing and water sports to golf, hiking, sightseeing, and wildlife viewing.

The raised, two-story interior features an open main floor layout with a gorgeous, well-appointed kitchen, an eight-seater dining table, and a living area with a low-profile sectional sofa, wall-mounted smart TV, and a sleek electric fireplace. Decks off either side of the house offer ample opportunity for sunshine and sea breezes. Soak up some rays on the open deck off the kitchen.

One main-floor bedroom features an en suite bathroom. The primary suite and one of the guest bedrooms feature direct access to a shared ocean-view deck.

THINGS TO KNOW
Access to the circalittoral reefs is at Pavilion, Romar Beach, and Alabama Point, three Gulf State Park Beach access sites. These reefs are within 500 feet of the shore, with depths as shallow as eight feet. The reefs must maintain a vertical relief of at least six feet to allow boat passage. A series of poles on the shore marks the reef locations.
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Vacasa of Alabama
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Sea view

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

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 4.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Gulf Shores Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA. Billy's Seafood and Punta Clara Candy Kitchen are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 7 min drive
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 9 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sassy Bass Market Place - 9 min drive
  • Tacky Jacks - 15 min walk
  • BGH Cafe - 44 min drive
  • A Resturant Group/Sassy Bass - 5 min drive
  • The Last Stan - 45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront gem with unobstructed Gulf view, deck, beach gear & AC - dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront gem with unobstructed Gulf view, deck, beach gear & AC - dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront gem with unobstructed Gulf view, deck, beach gear & AC - dog-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront gem with unobstructed Gulf view, deck, beach gear & AC - dog-friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Fort Morgan Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Fort Morgan. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

7.6

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Debra G.

Great for family vacation
Loved how close the beach was. Plenty of space, and great to have a washer and dryer.

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely vacation
Second stay at this house, enjoyed both stays immensely. Beautiful views of the Gulf and a wide, sandy beach to walk on. Comfortable house as described in listing and other reviews. Quiet neighborhood, and this house is not crowded by neighbors.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

fred v., Columbia Missouri USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review Blue Wale
Excellent location, great views, very clean. Would stay at the Blue Wale again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

Candice M.

Needs Repairs
We loved the location and the house could be amazing if they would fix what everyone has been complaining about but they are not and we had all the same issues. All the exterior doors to bedrooms need curtains. We had to hang towels and sheets over them so everyone on the beach couldn't see into our rooms and we weren't dealing with the sun as soon as it came up. The upstairs master has no division between the bathroom and the bedroom which was awkward and when it rained water poured in through both west windows leaving a huge puddle on the floor. The rusty broken furniture on the lower balcony and below the house is very dangerous. My sister tried to sit on the picnic table downstairs and fell because the seat wasn't attached. My son cut his heel on a nail from the loose stair step going to the second floor. There was not near enough seating inside or out for our group of 15 and we kept having to haul chairs around. The house was very clean and has some great upgrades, it is a shame they don't seem to be doing any upkeep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Roy R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The Blue Whale Is Terrible
This review is to encourage anyone considering the Blue Whale to keep looking. Read the review for details or don’t read the review and take the word of a 35-year veteran of Ft Morgan that the Blue Whale is the worst of the 12 beachfront properties we have rented. It is dangerous, difficult to live in and terribly uncomfortable. The Danger: Fan blades in bed rooms can and did hit occupants. Protruding, sharp and rusty metal pieces everywhere. We were constantly pounding back a loose treadle on stairs. Had it come loose it would have caused a serious fall. Privacy: No curtains on beach front windows. Privacy vanishes and the sun blasts you awake at 6AM. No door on master bath so toilet time is a shared experience. Difficult: Limited and uncomfortable seating inside. Outside seating is 5 swinging chairs on very rusty chains. No pulls on drawers in the kitchen mean that you prying them open with your fingertips. Finally, ants and Vacasa. Ants were everywhere. We notified Vacasa the day after they arrived. They called back 4 days later and responded the next day with ineffective bait traps. . The Blue Whale is a monument to cheap which is no more fittingly illustrated than by the duct tape ‘molding’ at the top of the inside stairs. Do not stay at the Blue Whale.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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