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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Balcony
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores Beach
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
2 min walk
Hangout Music Fest
Place, Hangout Music Fest
13 min walk
Gulf State Park
Place, Gulf State Park
16 min walk
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
3rd Flr Middle BR
2 Single Bunk Beds
3rd Flr NE BR
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
3rd Flr NW BR
1 King Bed
3rd Flr S BR
1 King Bed
Main Flr E BR
1 King Bed
Main Flr W BR
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
West 2nd Flr E BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
West 2nd Flr W BR Bath
Toilet · Shower only
West 3rd Flr NE BR Bath
Toilet · Shower only
West 3rd Flr NW BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
West 3rd Flr S BR Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!
Night Heron, West Unit 504 West Beach Blvd
Summer 2026 is ALMOST GONE and 2027 is filling up REAL FAST! Still looking for 2026? Contact us ASAP.
Don't forget, peak season is in swing and during peak season, we book Saturday to Saturday. So, if you're looking and don't see any availability, check to see if your stay duration falls under those parameters as that usually is the problem :) But, as always, feel free to reach out as we are always happy to help!
Night Heron, West Unit. 6BR 5BA Beachview Beauty. Brand new in Summer 2021 and all 5 star stays since! Folks LOVE Night Heron. Private Pool PER SIDE. Perfect location. West Beach. West side of duplex. Close to everything, including the beach! Easy beach access across street. Cross at the Stop Light right outside! Awesome, affordable. Location. Location. Location!
This listing is for the Night Heron's WEST Unit, sleeping 18.
We do own both the the Night Heron, East Unit, and the Night Heron, West, Unit, or you can book them together as a 12BR, sleeping 36, as the Night Heron, East & West! Private pool PER SIDE! However you choose to slice and dice it, it will be a great stay!
BRAND NEW in 2021. High end features and furnishings. Awesome open floor plan on main level. Well accommodated kitchen with island.
LOCATION! Walkable to Bahama Bob's, Hangout, so much more! Convenient to walk to ice cream, Island Outfitters (right across 4th street!), beverage store, Italian ice, and more! 10 minutes walk to the Hangout, 2 minutes to Bahama Bobs (we are EAST of Bahama Bobs). So close to everything, yet in your own private duplex, whether you rent one side, or both, you get your own private pool (TWO if you rent both sides!). No sharing unlike condos etc!
POOL? You bet. Private PER SIDE! EACH UNIT has its OWN private pool. No sharing. Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a per night surcharge for length of stay (gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Any online quote will show the optional fee and its current pricing. You may also add it after booking by simply requesting the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too.
Each side of the Night Heron sleeps 18 in beds. NO SLEEPER SOFAS
BEDDING: Main Floor E Bedroom: King Main Floor W Bedroom: King 3rd Floor NE Bedroom: King 3rd Floor NW Bedroom: King + Twin Bunk 3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: 2 Twin over Full Bunks (sleeping up to 6) 3rd Floor S Bedroom: King
All bedrooms have private suite bathrooms, except the bunk room. One bedroom's bathroom on each floor has hallway access as well for common use.
VIRTUAL TOUR!
Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies? Check out our virtual tour. Specific questions about layout? Other stuff? Get the "insiders tour!" and see it all for yourself!
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=tg6hMJjtL1m
EXTRA FRIDGE We added an extra fridge in an outside storage area. Pull up, unload. Done. Need a beverage while at the pool? Walk over to your fridge without having to trek inside. Full size extra fridge!
BEACH ACCESS Beach access could not be easier! The 4th Street public beach is right across the street. How do you get there? Walk out the door, go to to the stop light in front of the property, push button, and cross the street! No crossing random places or getting yelled at for short cutting through private property!
PARKING There is available onsite parking for 4 cars per side (2 under the side, 2 in front of the side).
WIFI/INTERNET YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!
SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, GRILLS ETC ETC As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well. No smoking please. No pets.
Night Heron https://www.vrbo.com/2321192 12BR (2x6BR) Night Heron East https://vrbo.com/2320929 6BR Night Heron West https://vrbo.com/2320976 6BR
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We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
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Property # 2320976vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 12 min walk
The Catch - 5 min walk
Pink Pony Pub - 12 min walk
Sunliner Diner - 12 min walk
Picnic Beach - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does 😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is 😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 😎 Night Heron, West. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6BR. Heated Pool. Beachview. Gorgeous! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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This was also a great property. We rented out Night Heron East along with this for multiple family spring break and Easter. This is short walk to the beach, Restaurants, and stores! The pools were great too. I would highly recommend this property!!
Ray O.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2026
Yay Ray! 🌟 Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We were so happy to host you at Night Heron West for your Spring Break and Easter celebration. 🐰🌷
It sounds like your group had the absolute perfect setup! Booking both the West and East sides of the duplex is such a 'pro move' for multiple families—it lets everyone be neighbors and enjoy the pools together while still having your own private space to retreat to at the end of the day. 🏠↔️🏠 We’re also glad you loved being just a short stroll from the beach and all the local shops and restaurants! 🍔🛍️
We would love to have your crew back again! Just a heads-up: our duplex setups are a top pick for large groups and holiday weeks, and they tend to be the first to go, so definitely don't delay on grabbing your dates for next year! 🗓️💨 See you back on the Gulf soon! 🏖️☀️
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jenifer M.
14 May, 2026
Perfect for NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship!
Richards place at the Night Heron West was perfect for our group! The place was spacious, clean and had all the amenities we needed for our week long stay. The location is perfect- close to the beach, easy to walk around to the main stretch of Gulf Shores and is perfectly located near the hotels hosting the Beach Volleyball NCAA tournament. Everyone was able to enjoy their personal space with the spacious bedrooms and individual bathrooms. I highly reccommend this house for large parties looking to have a relaxing stay right next to the beach. We hope to be back next year!
🤗 Yay! Glad you and the gang had an awesome time at Night Heron for the holidays! 🎄🎆 If you have any suggestions, or more kudos and lovin', for our home, or for Bama Beach Houses and our communications and support, or when ready to lock in that return trip to paradise 😉, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks again, and Happy New Year! 🙏
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kevin S.
6 Mar, 2026
Loved Night Heron... great stay!
Had a great stay at this property. It's equipped for larger groups and has plenty of room clean close to shops and restaurants thoroughly enjoyed.
[🥰🙏👍 Thanks Kevin! Glad you have a wonderful time in our home. If you have any suggestions, additional kudos, or ready to lock in a return, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks again for staying at Night Heron, and for the kind words too! 🤗]
Great location house was exactly as advertised pool and parking were adequate
deidre r.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brittany W.
7 Nov, 2025
Night Heron was great! Thank you!
Night Heron was great! Thank you! There wasn't a thing that we would change.... well maybe the stairs bc my kids always forgot something on the second floor and it was faster for me to go get instead of sending them hahaha! It was perfect! Thank you for having us!
It was the best place for a friends and family gathering. Very close to many eating places, the beach was across the street and the house was very clean and extremely well kept by the owners. Definitely recommend a larger group.
Very clean and perfect sized pool with very comfy furniture and walking distance to everything everyone involved on managing was extremely helpful
Brian N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Yay! Love the warm fuzzies, and shared with my team! Thanks so much Brian! Reach out when ready to return, happy to accommodate you among my many repeat guests! And if you have ANY suggestions, they are always welcome... just poke me directly! Rick
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sherry M.
25 Jul, 2025
Loved our stay in Night Heron!
Night Heron was perfect for our family and the location was great! The house was beautiful and clean. I always notice when the ceiling fans are clean so I would say the cleaners did a good job. The pool was perfect. We really loved relaxing in the pool area. We all said at some point we would stay at this house again.
🙏 Thank you Shelley! Happy to hear you had a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stay at our Night Heron and that she worked well for you and your group. DM me, or Bama Beach Houses, if you have any suggestions whatsoever.... or when ready to come back to the Gulf! And while it worked perfectly for your 'large' group, don't forget: we have places for EVEN bigger groups, whether its both sides of Night Heron, for 2x6 bedrooms of awesome, or even bigger than that (and smaller too). Happy to help with whatever you may need! Thanks again for staying in our place!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy C.
9 Jan, 2024
Great place
The house was great. We had plenty of space for our group and the layout was perfect.
Jeremy C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
MD A.
17 Jul, 2024
Night Heron was great, worked well for us
It was a great place, in walking distance to many places, and we enjoyed our time.
Our family loved this place! Beautiful, clean, well accommodated, and just steps from the beach. Loved having two refrigerators. We had a wonderful time and will definitely stay here again.
Tammy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
Wonderful! Happy to hear everyone had such a fantastic time in our home, and loved the little details, like the bonus fridge (in a really useful location!). Shoot me a DM if you have suggestions, or to set up a return! Thanks again! Rick
Thank you Tamara! Thrilled you had a great time. Thanks so much for taking the time to review my new place! Reach out if you need anything at all. Best wishes, Rick
We loved our visit to your property! The house is beautiful a very accommodating for my family. Pool was a big plus!
Kathy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
Thanks Kathy! Happy to hear you all had a fantastic time, and loved our home and the pool too! Reach out directly to me-I sent an email post stay--if you have any suggestions, or when ready to set up your return trip to Night Heron! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sheila W.
9 Jan, 2024
We loved the place and the location
We loved the place and the location, it was just what we wanted and may rent again for next year, we are trying to drum up some more people to take the other side too. The place was exactly as described and pictured.
Easy and prompt communication with the management property.
Krissie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
Thank you Krissie. I would be happy to host you (and the gang!) anytime. Don't hesitate to reach out in the future if anyone needs anything. I sent a direct note too so you'd have my info. Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brandon C.
2 Jun, 2025
Great place!
Great location, great house, exactly as described. Sitting downstairs under the house hanging out and people watching was very entertaining.
[🥳 Glad you had a great time, and happy to hear you will be back next year! Reach out when ready to lock that in--Night Heron goes way early--and if you have any suggestions, I am always happy to hear those too (kudos are lovely as well 😉). Thanks again!]
Brandon C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gail G.
9 Jan, 2024
Wow! Night Heron is awesome!
What a great place, and a great price too since its across the street... but the beach access was SO easy. Highly recommend!
Gail G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Beth M.
9 Jan, 2024
perfect for our extended family
Your management company was awesome to work with and Night Heron West was perfect for our extended family.... We loved the house, pool, ice maker, and proximity to the beach. All was great.
Great house! Spacious and clean! Well stocked kitchen. Loved having comfortable king beds in 5 of the rooms! Close to the beach and restaurants. Will definitely be back!
Kristi C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
Terrific! Love that you all had a fab time for the birthday getaway and thoroughly enjoyed your stay in our home! Reach out directly with any suggestions and... of course... to set up the definite return! Thanks so much Kristi! My best to you and yours... Rick
About the host
Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy
Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!!
Why they chose this property
My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.
What makes this property unique
Sometimes you want to be RIGHT at the beach, but not pay for being right ON the beach. Night Heron is the perfect balance. It is located in the middle of West Beach Blvd. It is directly across West Beach from the beach -- check out the aerial and pool shots -- and it has a private pool for each side of the duplex. Yet... it is thousands less per week than an equivalent home right across the street. Have some of those too, if that's your preference, but if you want to save some dough while staying in a great place, Night Heron is a perfect fit!
Oh, and its only a couple blocks west of Bahama Bobs, Hangout, Waves Grocery, Ice Cream, Seafood, and the Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails. Easy for an evening stroll, or a midday ice cream or beverage run!
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