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Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
LCD TV, Netflix, Hulu, streaming services
Property grounds

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is AU$960
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf!

Alavista is professionally managed by Sunset Properties.
You must be 25 to rent this property.

The recently renovated Alavista beach house sleeps up to 6 people comfortably.

This cozy cottage has many windows, each of which boasts either an ocean or lagoon view. Boasting real ponderosa-pine walls and vaulted ceilings throughout, it is fully equipped with washer/dryer, large kitchen, dishwasher, lots of cabinets, refrigerator, oven, built-in microwave, and a dinette that seats 6. The living room has a queen size sleeper sofa and 55" LCD TV. Enjoy Internet TV such as Netflix, Hulu, YouTube TV, local channels, etc. Each bedroom also has a flat-screen TV. The bathroom has a custom walk-in shower with ceramic tile and glass door. Includes free WiFi, covered parking and a private balcony. Beach access and a public boat launch are both just steps away. A convenience store and restaurant are also within walking distance. Located at 10th street and West Lagoon Avenue, this is a “no smoking” and “no pets allowed” cottage. Must be at least 25 to rent. No monthly rentals without prior approval of the owner. Book this Gulf Shores Beach House with us today!

Home sleeps 6
· Master bedroom - queen bed
· 2nd bedroom - Twin beds
· Sleeper sofa in living room
· Shared bathroom with walk in shower

Here are a few suggestions to help you plan your trip:

· Visit Adventure Island. Spend the afternoon with go-karts, bumper boats, and arcade, and mini golf.

· Visit OWA Amusement Park. An unbelievable theme park that is perfect for all ages. The park features 23 different attractions, thrilling rides, can’t miss events, and some of the most delicious park food you have ever experienced.

· Explore the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, also known as Animal Planet's "The Little Zoo That Could". This well-kept zoo is located just off Gulf Shores Parkway and is home to more than 350 types of animals.

· Meet the alligators! Alligator Alley in Summerdale, roughly 30 minutes from Orange Beach, offers guests the opportunity to feed and observe alligators in their natural habitat.

Places To Visit:
• Tanger Outlet Mall in Foley, AL
• The Track, Family Recreation Center
• Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary
• Adventure Island
• Waterville USA Theme Park
• Golf Courses
• OWA
• Miniature Golf
• Alligator Alley
• Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
• Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
• Gulf State Park
• Fort Morgan State Historic Site
• Ferry to Dauphin Island
• Helicopter Tours
• National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, FL
• Battleship USS Alabama in Mobile, AL
• Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
• The Factory

Property manager

Sunset Properties

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Alavista is a Gulf Shores Beach House Rental
Alavista is a Gulf Shores Beach House Rental. Gulf Shores
Alavista is a pet Friendly Gulf Shores Beach House Rental
1665-181683

About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf!?

As of 29 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf! on 3 Aug 2025 start from AU$960.4, 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.

What time is check-in at Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gulf Shores Beach, West Beach and Wade Ward Nature Park. Lagoon Pass Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Alavista is a 2br/ 1 Gulf Shores Beach House Rental, short walk to the Gulf! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adnan e.

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

A great stay

We loved our stay in this lovely peaceful home! We loved the comfy beds. The communication was excellent and checking in was a breeze. great location. The kitchen had everything we needed and we felt super relaxed. A great stay! Thank you very much
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Abbott Vacation 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was perfect very clean and had everything we was only a block away from beach and every other thing you would want or need was within walking distance. Love it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Vacation stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was amazing time. We all had a blast
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

I loved this plece .

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It’s nice place .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Anniversary getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location from the beach and surrounding attractions. House was a little outdated but very comfy. We did have a few issues with electrical plugs and several light fixtures not working but overall a pleasant stay.

4/10 Poor

Dustin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The location is decent, the place is dated.

The place ia dated and relies on lamps to light bed rooms. The oven went out during our stay and the repair man came and looked at it, but didnt fix it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Jody A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores

Was overall ok. Not great, not bad. Washer and dryer was outside which is not mentioned in description. No outside water hose to rinse yourself off after getting off the beach. Good beach access, and the lagoon is right behind the house which is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Beach house on main strip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was very clean . Owner or company very nice . Checked in with you to make sure everything was good . Yard very clean well kept . WLking distance to beach .restaurants store and clubs all very close . Perfect lace for a family to stay or couples .or group of 6 friends . We will defiantly use them again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Great Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The air was not working when we first arrived but we immediately let management know and they sent someone out ASAP to fix it. It was walking distance to stores and to the beach. Quiet neighborhood and friendly neighbors. Over all great experience. Only down fall was that they had a counter size dishwasher which was not to fun,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

A guest from St. James, MO

Nice Place-Needs some improvements

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Over all, the location is nice. Unfortunately it needs some work and renovation. When we pulled up the first thing that stood out was piles of scrap lumber leaned over the picnic table underneath the house, one was spray painted with orange paint. Just didn’t look inviting. The grill was knocked over and soffit was hanging from the eves. On entering the house, first impression was good, but noticed the couch and chairs were stained pretty badly. Just could use a little freshening up! Over all though we did have a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

amy t.

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

Nice cottage

Not too far from beach. Felt safe. Private. Easy check in. Had a blast. Will come again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Jimmy B.

Do not stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I ignored the reviews... big mistake! Roaches,no wifi, shower leaks allover floor, soft spots in flooring, open sewage drain in laundry room, very few dishes an very few things to cook with , says priced lower to accommodate construction but you won't see anything being done finished or even started. The door doesn't shut properly sometimes making it hard to lock. Stairs in need of repair.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jane W.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

The house here was not what we seen when we arrived.

We did not stay at this property because it wasn't fit to stay in. However the group that owns this property made it right. They put us in a much much nicer place. So after that it was a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Pamela C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

I came on a spring break getaway with my granddaughter and her other grandma. The location was wonderful. We went to the beach, shopped, and ate out in several places. Overall, we had a great time. The house itself was not a real positive. There was a large gap under the door that could let in lots of undesirables. There were mouse droppings in the cabinets and bugs in the kitchen. The toaster was rusty, and we didn't feel safe using it. Needless to say, we bought plastic and paper or ate our meals out. I hope to come back to Gulf Shores, but wouldn't stay in the same place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Lovely single family dwelling

The ac was extremely cold, much to my liking. The oven, stove, fridge, and plumbing all worked well. The washer, dryer, bbq pit, oak trees, and shaded area under the house were all bonuses. Plenty off street parking and we weren’t close to other houses, and we were a five minute walk from the beach. The downstairs outside shower was a huge convenience. It is on the small side but it worked well for my parents, my wife and I and our 17 and 9 year old daughters.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Linda G.

first visit to Alabama coast

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location, corner lot with no houses crowded up to this property so felt private, which is nice. House is comfortable and air conditioning works great; since we were there in July this was important. House is very sparsely provisioned though. No place to hang up wet bathing suits/towels. No shower head on outdoor shower. Only one lamp in living room. Water very rough on Gulf side/NOT good for small children/seniors. But lagoon side very calm with sandy bottom and little quiet beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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6/10 Okay

Tee M.

Tee's Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Most electrical sockets don't work. AC was great. Toilet gave out on Friday, still out next day. Filthy cups, dirty microwave, dirty stovetop. No smoking allowed, but cleaning crew flicked long cigarette ash in sink. House itself was spotless. Needs major redo for $400.00 a night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Kathy G.

Alavista

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is comfortable. A work in progress. An easy walk to the beach and a short hop to the lagoon. There are a few electrical outlets that need some attention. Bring extra paper towels and toliet paper, trash bags,and dishwashing liquid.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivy S.

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

Convenience/Location

We really enjoyed our stay here. Super clean and is situated in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mae O.

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

Homey, clean and comfortable with a short walk to the beach

The house isn't fancy but clean and comfortable beds and nice shower. It has a feeling of home. We appreciated the tips in what to take to make the stay an enjoyable one. There was a problem with having to reset a breaker for the a/c but we would consider staying again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Regina H.

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

Beach vacation

This property was located in very quiet neighborhood and not far at all from the beach access, easy walking distance and not too busy roads to cross. It was good size for family of four. Easy check in and check out process.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Christie B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

someone screwed up

we moved into a mold infested place the property management company missed the fact that the ac ducts below the house we saturated and created a mold infested environment. our 1st 2 employees moved out after 2 days, sick as dogs, coughing. we got a hold of the owner. he hired us to fix everything. we did. cleaned up the yard and completed many repairs. location is awesome. its an old school house but much better now! we are back for another month for finalize it all for the next renters. property managers should do better.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2021
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8/10 Good

Doris M.

relax Simple

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Close to every thing. Simple way of life no extras. Needed more pots and pans.