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Ultimate Retreat: 6-Bedroom, Pool & Beach Access

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

Experience the ultimate luxury in our regal king-suite, complete with a sleek and convenient smart TV at your fingertips. Indulge in the epitome of comfort and extravagance, as you unwind and enjoy the privacy of your own exclusive retreat.

Exclusive VIP Poolside Lounge equipped with an outdoor TV, reserved exclusively for Blue Octopus groups!

Create cherished memories while indulging in relaxation and fun. Embrace the joy of quality time spent with your family in your very own living room.

A sunny day at the poolside with a game of cornhole ready to be played.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Wonderful

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 202636 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Place, Hangout Music Fest
‪16 min walk‬
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
‪16 min walk‬
Place, Waterville USA
‪4 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

About this property

Ultimate Retreat: 6-Bedroom, Pool & Beach Access

Welcome to your dream Gulf Shores beach home! This 6bed 5bath ocean-view property is the perfect place for you and your friends or family to make lasting memories. The Blue Octopus is located only steps from the beach, this spacious and luxurious home offers you all of the comforts of an unforgettable vacation.

This fully loaded beach house provides everything you need for a large gathering of up to 20 people, including multiple living spaces with comfortable seating areas, state-of-the art TVs in every room, high speed WiFi throughout the entire house, and a gourmet kitchen that comes complete with top quality appliances.

But perhaps best of all is the private pool located right outside on a huge patio area – ideal for hosting barbecues and other outdoor festivities. You can relax by day as you soak in sun while enjoying stunning views over the ocean; then by night watch mesmerizing sunsets set against magnificent skies filled with stars… simply breathtaking!

Pool heating is available for your stay for $50/night. Please let us know ahead of time so we can preheat.

HostbyMira Vacation rental's welcomes you to to come stay at our amazing beach home and experience luxury like never before – book now to ensure availability during peak season!

Please note: A rental agreement outlining our policies will be sent for your review and signature after booking. Thank you for your understanding!

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Ask Host

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement. Security Deposit Required - Varies Per Property Up to $500.00.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Ask Host

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is in the city centre 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, 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
Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬18 min walk
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬17 min walk
‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬19 min walk
‪Picnic Beach - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate Retreat: 6-Bedroom, Pool & Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ultimate Retreat: 6-Bedroom, Pool & Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate Retreat: 6-Bedroom, Pool & Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate Retreat: 6-Bedroom, 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. Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park are also within 15 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

25 Jul, 2025

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

Loved the property! Had a great time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

18 Jul, 2025

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Holly B.

30 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Yineth Q.

25 Sept, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Marya J.

16 Mar, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

13 Jun, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

JoJo D.

11 Oct, 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Linda G.

4 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

27 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

23 Jun, 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Erica M.

31 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

15 Jan, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Debby P.

10 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

13 Apr, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Emile

Host by Mira is a new and emerging 5 star Luxury Boutique brand designed to offer Fully Loaded & Luxury Vacation rentals and believe we can provide the most special memories on your vacations staying at our luxury home. We provide 5 star service from the search of the property through check out. Our team is readily available to help with any trip planning or request as necessary.

What makes this property unique

The perfect combination of convenience and luxury, Blue Octopus offers an experience you won't find anywhere else. It's ideally located within walking distance to some of the best restaurants, shops and entertainment venues in town - no need for a car or taxi! Plus, it's just 0.8 miles away from the famous Hang Out music festival where visitors can enjoy some of their favorite musicians all year round.

Inside Blue Octopus, guests will find spacious rooms with luxurious amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi access, flat screen TVs and sanitary cleaning conditions that make it feel like home. Both levels also offer doors to access the decks overlooking the ocean so they can relax while enjoying views of the ocean.

For those who prefer to explore outside their room during their stay at Blue Octopus there are plenty of activities nearby including kayaking excursions, dolphin cruises, deep sea fishing trips – all within easy reach thanks to its central location right in downtown Gulf Shores.

So if you're looking for a unique vacation spot that combines convenience with comfort then look no further than Blue Octopus – your home away from home in beautiful Gulf Shores.
Gulf Shores!Welcome Center: 4miles away
Sportsplex: 6.8 mile drive
Aquatic Center: 2.7 mile drive
Gulf Shores Beach: 2 min walk
Gulf State Park: 1.3 miles
Gulf State Park Pier: 0.7 miles
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo: 6miles
Waterville USA: 1.5miles
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge: 10.6 miles
Sailaway Charters Eco-Tours: 10miles
Coastal Segway Adventures: 0.7 miles
The Hangout: 0.8 miles
Dolphins Down Under: 8,6 miles for Dolphin watching
Big Beach Brewing Company: 3.7 miles