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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

BEST VALUE IN GULF SHORES! Sleeps up to 16 guests! Bring your team/family/group

Welcome to the Southern Star! We are the best value in Gulf Shores that can accommodate your sports team, your group, or the whole family! Sleeps up to 16 guests comfortably! Centrally located just 1.3 miles from the Sportsplex, less than 4 miles from the beach, and within walking distance to restaurants, movie theatre, and shopping!

The Southern Star has 4 bedrooms/ 2 baths plus an additional second den with work space. It's a spacious 2000 sqft home (plenty of room for everyone) with a fenced back yard. Bistro lighting, fence lighting, and bluetooth speakers create the perfect ambiance for friends and family to enjoy the outdoors.

You'll get your best night's sleep while on vacation too! All beds have hybrid gel/memory foam mattresses so you'll feel rested and ready to take on the beach, the ball field or your favorite activity of the day. Two king bedrooms with TV's, one with a full bath. One queen bedroom with TV and one bunk room with 2 roomy FULL SIZE bunks (4 beds). Each bedroom also has blackout curtains for those later sleepers.

Even our sleeper sofa beds will give you a great nights' rest. We have 2 queen sleepers in the living room and one in the second den, all with comfortable gel foam mattresses.

Everyone can watch the game or your favorite streaming movie on the 75" TV in the living room! Everyone can't agree? The rest of the group can settle in and watch their own movie choice in the large comfy sunroom.

Fully stocked kitchen for the cook in the group and an outside grill for the group's Grillmaster. Don't feel like cooking? Walk to 8 different restaurants nearby then enjoy a movie at the Cobb theater with 14 cinemas.

Beach day is just a few miles away. Take in the beauty of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world- Gulf Shores' sugar white sandy beaches and the incredible vista of the Gulf of Mexico or enjoy some of the nearby attractions like Waterville water park and arcade, parasailing, and the Gulf State pier.

Still looking for more to do? Travel a few miles to the north and visit the OWA Tropic Falls, more restaurants, shopping, shows, or spend the day shopping at the Tanger Outlet stores.

Even your furry friends are welcome! Small dogs can enjoy the large fenced backyard with no worries.
Plenty of parking for your bus, vehicles, boat, or jet skis. Parking for 8.
Free wifi, and full size washer and dryer included.......everything you need to make great memories!

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3984016vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Island Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Craft Farms Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Fort Morgan - 32 min drive - 46.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's Gulf Shores - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Safari & Vine - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST VALUE IN GULF SHORES! Sleeps up to 16 guests! Bring your team/family/group pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at BEST VALUE IN GULF SHORES! Sleeps up to 16 guests! Bring your team/family/group?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEST VALUE IN GULF SHORES! Sleeps up to 16 guests! Bring your team/family/group on 3 Jun 2026 start from £525, 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 BEST VALUE IN GULF SHORES! Sleeps up to 16 guests! Bring your team/family/group?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEST VALUE IN GULF SHORES! Sleeps up to 16 guests! Bring your team/family/group?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST VALUE IN GULF SHORES! Sleeps up to 16 guests! Bring your team/family/group?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEST VALUE IN GULF SHORES! Sleeps up to 16 guests! Bring your team/family/group located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and The Track Family Recreation Center. Craft Farms Golf Club and Portage Creek are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jan A.

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

Family Vacation

My family and I really enjoyed this home very comfortably, and the house was very clean and roomy the kitchen has just about everything you need all activities and shopping was very close we most definitely will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Perfect house

Was able to sleep entire family comfortably and not to far away from beach or sports complex
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Very clean beautiful home.

We had everything we needed. It was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Exactly as advertised

We enjoyed our stay. It was clean and had plenty of room. Kids enjoyed the ping pong table!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2025
us a The Souther Star, Nathan. We hope to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is awesome, we were 10 minutes from our youth camp, 15 minutes from the beach, and right by Target / Publix. The house was spacious and had everything we needed. The backyard was a plus for team building games that we had planned. Plenty of towels and pots / pans for cooking meals. Would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Pages

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin with lots of sunlight shining throughout. Game room is a nice complement to the cabin. Decks are wonderful space to enjoy the sights and sounds of the lake. Hosts do a wonderful job with amenities and information about the cabin and surrounding area, restaurants and recreation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Fishing trip

My employees loved the space and amenities. This was an annual fishing trip we do for employees and I’ll definitely be looking into it for next year. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2025
Great! We look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations very clean and exactly as listed. Very good and fast communication when an issue came up, which they resolved. When my dog accidentally caused some minor damage, they were so nice and understanding and everything was resolved smoothly. Happy with the visit!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We look forward to having you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Pages

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family of 11. The backyard was PERFECT for an intimate wedding reception. It’s so much nicer than it looks in pictures. This was our first time using VRBO and we had a great experience. It was central to ALL the fun things but the neighborhood itself was quiet. The only thing I recommend it to bring your own toilet paper lol
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great Family Home with perfect location to OWA

The home was perfect for our family of 12. The location was close to restaurants and shopping and not far from OWA and the beach. Our grandchildren had a great time with the games and we BBQ'd in the back yard. Plenty of room to sleep everyone and everything worked as it should. Parking was easy for our multiple cars as well. Angie was responsive when I called or sent her a text.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2025
Thank you for the 5 STAR REVIEW, David! We are so happy that your family enjoyed their stay. We look forward to having you stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie W.

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

Nice house with more than enough space

I booked this home for my family summer vacation.We were a family of 14.This house had more then enough room, and plenty of towels to bathe.There are two refrigerators and two dryers which is perfect for large groups.I would recommend more pots and pans,an iron,and more items in the starter packs.But just to be on the safe side bring extra toilet tissue,dish washing liquid ,laundry detergent and paper towels if you are staying more then 3 days and have a large group.Angie was a great host and was there to answer all of my questions. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is a beautiful place (very expensive) but beautiful and we would visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying with us Christie! We hope to have you back for your next beach vacation!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lee D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Inaccurate listing

At first glance it was great then the hot tub that it stated that the property had wasnt there nor was there a firepit. Also there was broken glass on the rug in the living room that we didn't see till my 8 month old granddaughter was cut by it. Also no extra toilet paper. Definitely will not recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Hot tub and fire pit? I’m sorry but nowhere in our listing does it state that we have a hot tub or a fire pit. It sounds like you may have confused us with another property. We hope you are taking the review process as seriously as we do, as it affects our ratings and helps potential guests make buying decisions. We work very hard to make our guests as comfortable as possible and their stay enjoyable as you can see by our numerous 5 star reviews.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

Family Fun

Our extended family of smaller families were able to all gather together and have the best time. The kids enjoyed the bunk beds and the game room. The bunk beds were a great size and could hold at least 8 kiddos. We loved having all of the bed options with the pull out couches. The backyard area was great to hang out as a family and just enjoy each other. There was a great ambiance with the lighting and the seating was great as well. There are multiple tvs with connectivity so the kids didn't have to argue about what to watch. There were board games in the downstairs living space that were able to be enjoyed as well. The kitchen had enough space and was stocked enough for us to cook breakfast each morning and dinner/lunch throughout our stay to save money with such a large group.The proximity to the beach and fun things on the strip was great! We were able to go to a local park that was literally minutes away and to get to the beach that was less than 10 minutes away. There's a Target and Dollar General on either side of the street where the house is located for quick pickups of things that may have been forgotten or needed. We didn't have any complaints at all and would definitely recommend the Southern Star to guests in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2025
Thank you Alex!! We're so happy that you and your family had such a great time! We sincerely hope you'll stay with us again soon and we LOVE referrals! Angie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis I.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Angie Swiger

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The Southern Star is hosted by Angie and David Swiger, owners of Swiger & Company Realtors. We are a community oriented company (in business for 20 years) and have been residents of Gulf Shores since 2003.

Unlike some of the "BIG BOX" management companies, when you contact us you will speak to one of us directly. We're always happy to offer guidance on things to do, questions about the property, or anything else you might need.

Why they chose this property

We were drawn to the clean air, beautiful beaches, and small town atmosphere of Gulf Shores 20 years ago and never looked back. Our 4 children graduated from Gulf Shores schools and 3 of them now have come back to live and work here too.

What makes this property unique

Our personal touch is on every inch of this property from planting, painting, and decorating. It feels like home (which is important to us) but with the added benefit of experiencing our beautiful community.

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