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Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach

Family-friendly holiday home in Gulf Shores with a water park

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Pool
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 132700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach

Leo's Retreat

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This lovely home is right across the road from the beach, perfect for your family's next vacation. Inside, the open-concept living area is bright and spacious, dressed in attractive furniture, beautiful floors, an overhead ceiling fan, and beachy décor. The full kitchen has plenty of space and stainless steel appliances to help you prepare a delightful meal for everyone to enjoy, which you can take out to the private balcony to dine al-fresco in the salty sea air. When you're not exploring the beach or enjoying a fun-filled hike, splash around in the private saltwater pool then stretch out on the patio to soak in the sun with a good novel. The outdoor shower will spritz away the beach sand after your morning walks and the private washer/dryer will keep everyone's clothes nice and clean during your stay. Don't forget to use the central AC to cool everything down on those hot summer evenings! When it's time to call it a night, you'll have five well-appointed bedrooms to take advantage of.

Things to Know
Free WiFi
Snowbird-Friendly

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 8 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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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA. 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

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Great place

We loved everything about this home. Will stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Leo’s Retreat is Awesome

Beautiful home and great location!! Grandkids loved the Bunkbeds …. Balcony’s were great and had some partial views of the Ocean . We would stay there again

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

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

Leo's Retreat

Great location. Close to beach. Home had plenty of space for our 6 adults and 5 children under the age of 6.Living room seating is limited to 6 adults. Pool size was not an issue with our group, however, could be tight with a group of adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Beach memories

We loved this vacation spot! Great family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Connie D.

Great location

The 12th street beach access was great! Easy walking to the beach. Home had adequate bedrooms for our family and beds were comfortable. If you do a lot of cooking we found the kitchen to be lacking. Also you will need to take paper towels, tp, dw liquid, hand soap, shower soap, etc. Our families had transportation so we purchased items, but just felt those items should have been furnished.
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10/10 Excellent

Toni A.

Great home fora small group!

Home was lovely with plenty of room for all of us to stay. Access to the beach was super convenient and the pool was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Loved this house

Loved everything about this house and the location.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Leo’s Retreat

It is a beautiful, spacious home close to the beach and great food options. We enjoyed our trip and would definitely stay again. S Baker
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4/10 Poor

Dan S.

Leo’s Retreat

Great location! The home has potential but needs a lot of attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

jennifer f.

A+

loved the pool...beds were great... and easy access to the beach! Just needed ice machine to work but store wasn't far from house!!! would stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Te Qui F.

Awesome View

I Love the home in general , the location is perfect , walking distance of the beach and shopping and eating area were area were at great locations as well.
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela B.

The view, the beach and the pool, it was a really clean condo....SUPER INCREIBLE!!!

The rooms were spacious, it was spotless. We love Leo's Retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

brittany v.

It was good but eh

I loved how beautiful it was and the location. Some of the appliances need fixing/updating but overall it was a great place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Stephen S.

Gulf Shores AL

House was great. Plenty of room for our families. Would’ve been better if the house had a game room for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

Leo’s Retreat

The location of this house is perfect - a very short walk to the boardwalk and you’re at the beach. We had a party of 12 and had plenty of room. Would book again based on price and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Darnell S.

Gulf Shores Vacay

The property is in a great location with across the street access to the beach. The house was clean and accommodated our group of 14 comfortably! Would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Wonderful vacation house

House was located close to beach access. Fully furnished. Family had a very enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

We will Definitely Be Back!

Awesome Beach and Lagoon views! Very clean and stocked with everything we needed! We will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Tabitha O.

Best one!

The house is updated and well kept. Booking, checking in and out is so easy. Very short walk to the beach. We will be back to Leo’s Retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Leo’s Retreat

Beautiful home with all the amenities needed for a great vacation stay. The pool was enjoyable. Close proximity to the beach access was great as well. Lots of stairs provided good workouts each day. 🤓😂. All in all it’s a great place for a family to vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

Awesome Stay!

House worked great for our family of 15. There was plenty of room for everyone to stretch out and enjoy themselves. Short walk to the beach and a short drive to local shops/activities.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Absolute Fantastic!

The Perfect House! We will definitely be going back! Super Clean! Great Views of the Beach & Lagoon!

8/10 Good

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our check in and communications with Vacasa were satisfactory. The home was clean and in a perfect location to access the beach. If you are driving from home you should bring beach towels, beach chairs, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, laundry pods. We flew in, so we had to make an expensive stop for all these items and food (not even salt and pepper was stocked in kitchen). The pool was disappointing - compared to the spotless sparkly pools to the left and right, our was not clean and the umbrella over the pool was broken for some time and not replaced. The light fixtures over the kitchen island were very dusty. When we arrived, there were 2 men fixing the trundle bed in the bunk room. There were no sheets to be found for 2 of the beds we really needed. We stay at 2-3 VRBO's a year and most of the homes are so welcoming and supplied with items to make you feel special. Although, this home worked out for us, I wish I would have looked around more before booking this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Bachelor Review

Had enough for everyone comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Perfect Home for the Family

My family and I enjoyed our two-night stay here. We wished we could have stayed longer. The house looked exactly like the photos online and was fully stocked, so we were able to have an early Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you!

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