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Beach Happy! Sleeps 12 + Heated Pool 3 min to Sand

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave. There are four bar stools and a dining table with plates.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a dining area with blue chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a blue rug and clear glassware.
A balcony with white rocking chairs, a string of lights, and a view of the bedroom with a bed and a painting.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with blue chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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 Shores Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on a lake. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Travelling with kids? Consider Tropic Falls at OWA, or check out an event or a game at Orange Beach Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • The Wharf - 10 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Happy! Sleeps 12 + Heated Pool 3 min to Sand have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beach Happy! Sleeps 12 + Heated Pool 3 min to Sand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Happy! Sleeps 12 + Heated Pool 3 min to Sand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Happy! Sleeps 12 + Heated Pool 3 min to Sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Happy! Sleeps 12 + Heated Pool 3 min to Sand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Happy! Sleeps 12 + Heated Pool 3 min to Sand located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and West Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is well situated and maintained. Easy access to the beach, downtown Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach. The host was gracious and helpful at every turn. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in excellent condition and location. Beach stuff was all there and greatly appreciated. House was everything as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2026
"Great house, excellent condition and location" - thank you! You made my day! Yay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A short stay rental that felt like home away from home. The home was perfectly situated and convenient to all of the activities Orange Beach had to offer. We even made friends with our neighbors which spoke to the neighborhood feel of the community. A must stay if you’re looking for a home that treats you like you belong on your vacation getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2026
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! We are thrilled to hear that Playa Paradise Retreat felt like home away from home and that you enjoyed the convenient location near all that Gulf Shores has to offer. This is exactly the kind of vacation experience we hope our guests have. We would be honored to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation rental!

The location was perfect! The beautiful house with everything we could ask for.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Perfect and Beautiful! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We absolutely loved this vacation home! Everything about it was so nice and clean

Our family truly enjoyed every moment of being here. The home was clean and very well taken care of, nothing but an amazing experience. We will be returning each summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Sabrina. We are so glad you enjoyed Slow Mocean and all it has to offer. Keep in touch!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The stay was really nice. House was easy to access, new, and had plenty of beach supplies. It was really nice having the umbrellas for the beach, toys, and activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2024
Thank you Brooke! So glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful short vacation! We found this great property and very detailed owner that didnt leave anything out. Everything you could imagine was thought of for our stay. The place was spectacular, very clean, with all the amenities. We look forward to another stay and speading the word about the host and house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review! We’re thrilled you had a wonderful vacation. We aim for a home that feels spectacular, spotless, and truly well stocked with everything. We put a lot of care into the details, so it means a lot to hear that nothing was overlooked. We’d love to host you again anytime, and we truly appreciate you spreading the word about us. Safe travels until next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home !

Such a beautiful home super clean and decor was gorgeous. Would definitely book again !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2024
"Beautiful home, super clean" - Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Great property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2024
Thank you - we are so glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!

This house was great for multiple families! Very clean and spacious and very short walk to the beach! We came down for a cheer competition and didn’t get to spend much time at the beach but the few moments we did, it was nice being close. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed the house and the beach! Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice roomy place

We were pleasantly surprised at how nice the place is. We took four teenagers and three adults and there were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. It's an easy way all to the beach. It also has several nice patio decks. Large kitchen was great ady to feed many.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
We take great pride in our maintaining our beach home and we agree - it is the best floorplan! It is so very walkable to the beach, too. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had my high school volleyball team stay for a beach retreat. The property is beautiful and in a great location. My girls fell in love! The owner is quick to respond and made everything easy! I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Thank you for the great review - we are so glad the team had a fantastic time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Stay at Slow Mocean

Our family loved staying at this property. It is beautifully decorated which made everyone feel at home. A nice feature was that each couple had their own bathroom. Additionally, the availability of the beach chairs, umbrella, and wagon were an extra bonus. Thus was the perfect place for our stay at Gulf Shores! I highly recommend this home away from home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thank you! We love the floorplan and the location. Come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the stay!

The property was perfect for a quick family beach “ attitude adjustment “. Spacious and tastefully decorated, our group of 7 had everything we needed for a couple of days of relaxation. The beds we’re comfortable, Wi-Fi worked great and everyone with their own bathroom was an added bonus. A short 10 minute walk to the beach. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Sounds like a perfect vacation. We are happy you chose our home to be part of it. We agree that the decor, floorplan, ensuite bathrooms and super fast wi-fi are fantastic! We are here this week, enjoying it ourselves. We timed the walk to the beach and it is a five minute walk indeed. Thank you again for your stay - we are happy to be part of your vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House, Brand New, Very well Furnished.

We had a great stay here. This property is top notch. A close walk to the beach and other amenities. The house is nicely furnished and felt like home. The host was very responsive when we had questions. I would highly recommend this place for your next beach vacation. You won't find a nicer house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thank you Shane. We are so glad you enjoyed your time together at the beach. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

This property was perfect for our group. The pictures abd descriptions were completely accurate. Kristi checked in on us to make sure everything was foing as planned. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
I am so glad the house and location worked well for your vacation. We love it there too! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house - perfect for families!

A friend and I took our children (ages 2, 4, 8, 11) to the beach and stayed at this awesome beach house. It was decorated beautifully and so homey! It worked perfect for all of the kids, regardless of age. A great house in a great central location, within close walking distance to the beach. Host was extremely responsive and accommodating. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thank you for choosing our brand new beach home for your vacation! This home is our favorite place to escape for sure. Glad you all enjoyed it, too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My Review

Overall property was as represented online. Property was clean and well maintained. Liked having a separate bathroom for each bedroom. Location is good with easy access to the beach. Beach items (chairs, kids toys and etc) are a plus.Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider this location again in our future travels.
Chase and Luke paddleboarding in the Lagoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and that the home and beach amenities made your trip comfortable and fun. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation at this VRBO

We really enjoyed our family stay and vacation at this VRBO. The house was very clean, convenient to the beach, lagoon and a strip shopping center with store and restaurants. Plenty of beach accessories are at the unit including a wagon, cooler and umbrellas. There were even 2 stand up paddle boards for the lagoon! The owner was helpful and very responsive to any questions during our stay. We look forward to coming back again and enjoy another relaxing week at Gulf Shores in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thank you for the great review - we love to vacation there, also. The beach, the paddle boards, the location make it a great place to be. Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place to stay in Gulf Shores

Playa Paradise Retreat is top-notch. The home is very clean, well appointed, beautifully decorated, comfortable, and in the perfect location. It is a very short walk to the beach. There are Lifeguards on duty close by the access point to the beach, which was great! The pool was a great bonus to relax in. The games were awesome for the kids, and the home is very kid-friendly. It is located close by a lot of good places to eat, the West Beach Coffee House is a must! The Dizzy Turtle Latte was a perfect start to a perfect stay! Kristi is very easy to communicate with and responded very quickly to our questions. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2025
Thank you! A perfect vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristi is an amazing host-super quick at reaponding to any questions. The home is beautiful and in a great location. Each couple in our family had their own bedroom and en suite bath. The bunk room was perfect for the kids and also had an ensuite bath. There were games and also some great puzzles that were thorougly enjoyed. It's a convenient walk to the beach-love the wagon to cart all the fun beach things and also walking distance to The Beach House restaurant, ice cream shop, seafood shop, and mini mart. Highly recommend-you wont be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2025
Thank you for the glowing review! I’m so glad your family enjoyed the home, the games, and the easy walk to the beach and local spots. It was a joy hosting you, and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 summer to stay!

We absolutely fell in love with our first stay here last summer and now to come back and stay again truly made a place in our core memory bank. Our children always have enough room to run around as well as the comfortable environment to nap on their schedule. We love that the home is always so clean, accommodates our family meal time and the community pool below helps keep the kiddos busy after a Long Beach day when they aren’t ready to come in just yet. Fantastic property and great management. Count on us to continue to return each year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Wow! Thank you! Your review sums up why we love it there, and we are so happy to share our beach home with you. The floor plan, the pool right outside the door, the location - all make for a perfect get away. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great rental. Only two minor suggestions. Beds were awefully firm, maybe toppers to soften bed. AC makes you lower temp from 85 every 6 hours or so. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thank you! We appreciate the feedback. I have installed mattress toppers for the beds and adjusted the thermostats so that the temperature maintains at your settings. We are so glad you enjoyed the home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulf Shores

Let me summarize our stay with two main points. First, our contact person and I think the owner of the property was simply outstanding. I had a couple of questions before we arrived and she responded to me immediately. We never had any problems with the home so there was no reason to contact her during our stay. Second, the property was was exactly as it was presented online. It was clean, spacious, and everything we needed during our stay was there. A great experience. Good people, great location, fantastic property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025
Thank you, Robert. I am so glad everything worked out with the golf clubs and that you all had a great time. Thanks for trusting us with your vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

Property was very clean and comfortable! Starter toiletries and kitchen items, so will need to buy what you need after that. Host quickly responded to all of our questions. Beach items were very convenient so we didn’t need to bring much ourselves! 5 min walk to the beach. Popular public beach, so get there early if you want a close spot. 4 legged tents/canopies have to go at the back of beach area. Paddle boards were fun to take out on the lagoon- they are a bit heavy, 2 adults could carry to the put in location about 5 minute walk, but we ended up driving them down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2023
Sounds like a perfect vacation! I'm so glad you enjoyed the beach, beach supplies and the paddleboards - such great feedback. Thank you again!
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