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Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a pool in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a pool area, including sun loungers and a covered seating area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the beach through the window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with blue chairs and a wooden table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Gulf State Park

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

King en suite

1 King Bed

King en suite

1 King Bed

Main Bunk room

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Main King en suite

1 King Bed

Second King ensuite

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bunk room

4 Single Beds

Upstairs Loft

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Main Bunk bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main level

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs King 1

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs King 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstiars King 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Grill and Golf, or check out an event or a game at Orange Beach Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Orange Beach Beaches and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property! Had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house! Great Location!

House was perfect for our family of 15 adults/kids.Nice long table for gathering at meals and playing games.Close/easy walk to the beach.We had a great time!
View from top floor balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break trip

Good time. House was like the pictures. Heated pool and grill were very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relaxed time

incredible accommodation, its rooms, the kitchen, incredible televisions in each room and living rooms, fabulous balconies equipped to totally relax, this property has been one of my favorites and I will choose it again on my next vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation celebration

The property was perfect for our large group. Walking distance to the beach and several stores. The pool area was perfect for our teens and parents. The kitchen accommodated our large group very well. No complaints with the property or the host at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent location

The property was well located in relation to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We were very pleased having a private pool. The stairs made it a bit difficult for older people to get heavier items inside, but that is unavoidable in beach properties. Pack lightly. The property was nicely decorated and sufficiently large enough for our group of 13. We loved the big table where we could all sit together to dine. Mornings were so pleasant having our coffee on the balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Host!

What a prefect place for our group. Great location with easy beach access! The house was perfect and loved having a pool and outdoor seating area. The host went above and beyond for us! The grill was not working well and they immediately brought a new one to us! I would highly recommend this home to everyone. Communication was superb and the host was there in a flash to answer any questions we had! Perfect! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great opportunity for large families

Our family of 17 people (ages 1-67) had a great time staying at this home during our trip to Gulf Shores. The house fit us perfectly; beds for everyone, 2 large balconies, and a convenient shaded sitting area near the pool. Hosts were great; answered questions immediately. Event sent us a brand new highchair via Instacart once we realized the home did not have one (as posted). Top notch communication and service!Slight downside is the fact it sits on a very busy main road; which is only feet away from the pool. Walk to the beach takes 10 minutes and crosses the busy road.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your family trip and for sharing your experience. We're glad the space and amenities met your needs and that we could assist quickly with the highchair. We appreciate your feedback regarding the location and beach access, and we’ll keep working to provide the best possible experience. Hope to welcome you all back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient Comfort

Our stay was fabulous! Our group size of 14 moved around comfortably, there was ample seating for meals. Plenty of cups, plates, silverware, and towels. We wish that there were more pots, and bigger bowls to accommodate our bigger size group for meals that we cooked. Pool and outdoor area was perfect, and the very short walk to the beach made not staying beachside perfect! Our group took the ferry to Dolphin island, played mini golf, and watched the Blue Angels practice (free event). The Aviation Museum is a totally free event and so worthy of the 40 minute drive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for large groups

This home was simply amazing. We had a large group of 16 and the home was perfect. The 6 bedrooms were more than enough, we even had extra beds, all bedrooms and bathrooms were spotless, the kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessities, pool side grill was a perk. We were just a short stroll from the beach and a few miles from all the popular locations. The property manager, Emile, was quick to respond via text to any questions. Our kids kept saying "10 out of 10 would recommend". This is by far the best home we rented, do not hesitate to book this home for your next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location, but

Check-in was easy, house was clean and great location. Pool pump was not working when we got there, so pool was cloudy and dirty our entire stay. They said part had to be ordered, so it never worked. Really wish they would have told us this before we came, but was never contacted. Heater on pool was paid for and never worked either. They told us to use community pool and the heater was broken on it as well. Still waiting on refund for pool heater that I paid for. Beds are extremely uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Weekend

We stayed at the Blue Octopus to celebrate my husbands 50th birthday. The condo was clean, very modern and spacious. We enjoyed the balcony in the morning with coffee. We loved the heated pool. We swam almost everyday we were there. The beds and linens were very comfy. The kitchen well stocked. The host was very accessible and prompt. A storm had rolled through the night before and tripped many breakers throwing out the internet and messed up the pool. The host sent a pool service out immediately to clean the pool and helped with the internet issue. All of this was out of their control due to the weather. Would recommend blinds in addition to curtains in the bedrooms for a little more privacy. Also there was not a wine opener…. We left ours for the next guests. Definitely a 5 star weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Blue Octopus

The inside of the house was adequately cleaned. However, the sheets/blankets on the pull out sofa and the queen bed in the bunk room had blood on them and they were dirty. The upholstered furniture in the family room is very dirty. Needs cleaned!! The furniture on the outside patios are nice but very dirty. There was lots of trash around the pool area. The sitting area by the pool is filthy. The area rug needs thrown away. The furniture cushions are very dirty. We didn't spend time out there because of the filth. The freezer in the kitchen does not work. We had to keep all our frozen items in the freezer by the pool. Overall, it's a nice place just not adequately cleaned inside and outside but mostly outside. Liked the close proximity to the beach and the easy beach access. I think you need a team of people to just focus on keeping the outside areas cleaned.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space for all our family and great layout. Short walk to the beach and walkable to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! Glad the space and layout worked well for your family, and that the short walk to the beach and nearby shops and restaurants was convenient. We’d be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
Thanks for the great review! Glad Blue Octopus worked well for your stay, we’d be glad to welcome you back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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