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Fernhill by the Sea: Gulf front & Dog Friendly provides amenities, such as a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Fernhill by the Sea: Gulf front & Dog Friendly

  • Fernhill By The Sea: Gulf Front Comfort with private walkway to the beach!

    A stay where Gulf views meet the warmth and ease of a thoughtfully designed home. Fernhill By The Sea is a Gulf-front favorite, offering space for up to 13 guests across 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, perfect for families or groups seeking shared moments by the water.

    Wake up to the sound of waves and enjoy direct access to the sand via your own private boardwalk. Whether you're savoring coffee on the balcony, grilling fresh catch on the charcoal grill, or gathering around the dining table after a day of shelling and sun, every moment here feels like part of something worth remembering.

    Inside, the main level is designed for easy living. The primary king suite to the left features a double vanity and walk-in shower, ideal for refreshing after the beach. A half bath and laundry area add to the convenience. The open living area offers comfortable sofas, a TV, and panoramic Gulf views that draw you out onto the balcony for al fresco dining or sunset watching.

    The kitchen is fully stocked for everything from pancake breakfasts to seafood dinners, equipped with a standard coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, blender, and more. Downstairs, the grill area invites laid-back cookouts after a day exploring the coast.

    Upstairs, you'll find a mix of sleeping options that work well for different guest groups. On one side, a bunk room with two twin-over-twin beds and another room with a double bed, twin-over-twin bunk, and trundle. These rooms share a nearby bathroom. On the other side, a second king bedroom includes a private bathroom and its own balcony, ideal for those wanting a quiet spot to unwind with a view.

    Sleeping Arrangement:
    Bedroom 1: 1 King bed, wardrobe closet, and private bathroom with walk in shower and TV.
    Bedroom 2: 1 King bed, TV, and private bathroom.
    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin-over-Twin bunk beds and TV.
    Bedroom 4: 1 Queen bed, 1 Twin over Twin bunk bed, 1 Twin trundle, and TV.

    Additional Information:
    * Please note that the fireplace is NOT a functioning fireplace.
    * Dog Friendly Unit (Contact Staff Directly for our Pet Fee Pricing)
    * Please, no smoking.
    * Must be 25 years of age to rent.
    * Parking For a Maximum of 6 Vehicles.
    *** Vehicle Passes Is Not Required For This House.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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 ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Orange Beach Beaches, while Waterville USA and The Park at OWA are popular area attractions. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • A beachfront house with a sandy beach and a wooden fence.
    West Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and tall buildings in the background.
    Gulf Shores Beach
    1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Three people sitting on a red bean bag on a sandy beach with a stage and green lights in the background.
    Hangout Music Fest
    6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Little Lagoon
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • The Hangout
    7 min drive
  • The Catch
    5 min drive
  • Pink Pony Pub
    7 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner
    6 min drive
  • Picnic Beach
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fernhill by the Sea: Gulf front & Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fernhill by the Sea: Gulf front & Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fernhill by the Sea: Gulf front & Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fernhill by the Sea: Gulf front & Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fernhill by the Sea: Gulf front & Dog Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) away.

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Fernhill by the Sea: Gulf front & Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fernhill was our best experience in over 10 years of coming to the gulf. The house had everything we needed and more. Obviously the views were incredible, but the little extras made it special. The beach equipment, brand new boardwalk with hose and comfortable deck furniture all contributed. We hope to find our way back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dominick H.

Great beach house

Fernhill was a great place for our family and a the kids friends to relax and enjoy . They have great views of the beach and the place comfortable and easy access for everything .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Baker's family vacation

Absolutely loved the beach house, It was perfect for our family of thirteen, The rooms were great, very Comfortable, great location highly recommended frerhill by the sea for your family vacation getaway, Great location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Paradise!

We had the best trip! The house and beach access were wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sherry b.

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

family vacation

we all enjoyed our selves. the house was perfect and the view was awesome. would highly recomened this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Summer Fun

Great location right on the beach with boardwalk walkout. Beautiful home with plenty of space for our group. Very close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Fernhill by the Sea

Great house. Lots of bunks for kids. Master suite was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Fantastic Family Vacation Home

Fernhill by the Sea was a wonderful Family Vacation home. Plenty of room for 13+ to sleep and hangout. Loved the balconies, porches and boardwalk. It had lots of pots, pans and dishes for our family to cook huge meals. This is our second year staying here and hope to come back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

Great Week!

The location is perfect. It was not crowded by us at all. It was just a short walk to the pass to fish, which the kids loved. The house had everything we needed except an ice maker.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Perfect for our family

This house checked all the boxes. We had a wonderful family vacation. Perfect location, perfect layout and an overall beautiful home. We will be back! *pack your hairdryer. It’s the only thing I thought they would provide that wasn’t there.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

Great way to unwind.

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: I’m a hands on person, and do not feel comfortable doing things on the computer. Myself and a friend went to gulf shores to several real estate companies. We felt very comfortable with bender realty and working with I believe her name was Missy. She went over and beyond to help me meet my families needs.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cory W.

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

Perfect location!

Great place for a large group. Truly the perfect location on the beach. Only issue we had was the small or dog urine on the rug and the dog hair. I was aware ahead of time that they allowed dogs, but I didn’t think there would be evidence of dogs when we checked in. Vacasa us very difficult to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Hands down, Beat place I’ve stayed in Gulf Shores!

The house was perfectly located. So close to everything and yet far enough out that it was literally a private beach. The house itself looked nothing like the pictures online, It was even better!!! The boardwalk is a must if you’re gonna have lots of trips out to the beach. Check in and check out was simply a touch of a button on my phone. Great AC, Great supply of everything you’d need. Plenty of towels for everyone. The rocking chairs on the front porch were nice to sit in as well. The pass is just a couple houses down and the kids did lots of fishing there as well. It was money well spent and we had an excellent vacation!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

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

Third Year Staying Here

We love the location. The beach is mostly quiet except when they work on it which can get annoying. The house seems to have everything we need, nicely stocked kitchen. The second bathroom upstairs needs a grab handle in the shower and the towel bar replaced. The walkway to the beach made it possible for us to get to the water with family who have balance challenges. We noticed the little changes from last year. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fernhill was acceptable.

My stay at Fernhill was nice, though not as described in the descriptions. For the price my family paid we would expect to have toilet paper, paper towels, decent quality bedding, and towels or for them to actually be clean. Though the beds were comfortable, the location is beautiful, quite unpopulated, and the furnishing throughout the home perfectly sets the beachside atmosphere many look for. Sadly there was many things not previously mentioned like weight limits on beds which made it difficult for some people as it was only 175 LBS. Other than that the only major warning/complaint is their decks and patios. They are a major safety hazard to anyone due to any slight moisture. Thankfully their management company was very communicative throughout our entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenneth K.

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

Location and View

This property is well set out, has excellent views, and is well equipped. Access to the beach is made easy by the boardwalk and the deck off the main floor is spacious and has ample seating. There is plenty of off-street parking and it's only a short drive to multiple restaurants and bars. We were disappointed by a couple of things. The cleaning company had done a lousy job. One toilet was stuffed with baggage tags from the previous renter so it had obviously never been cleaned. There were several towels on the deck and below the house lying on the ground, and a lot of the silverware and plates were put away still dirty. We washed everything and we didn't use the dirty bathroom. There was a camera on the upstairs deck which we had been looking forward to using a lot and because we didn't know who was watching or listening, we never used this deck. That was disappointing as the view from there is incredible. If you are interested in renting this house, don't let the negative part of this review stop you. This truly is a nice place and even with the misfortune we experienced, I would still recommend it to others. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, well maintained. Host was very responsive to our special requests
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shaun T.

Great stay

Place was clean, had everything we needed, and was in a great location. Would stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Beautiful property

Great place for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family absolutely loved this house. The location was great. The house was clean and had lots of room. If we go back to Gulf Shores next year we will be staying at this house. This house gets a 10 out of 10 from us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Benny H.

November trip

Really great location and quiet in November. Awesome stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Everything was as expected. Very nice furnishings. Great location and beach access.. Location cl...

Location and beach access.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tonya G.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Fantastic location and nice, clean house
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM M.

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

Wonderful trip

It was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Getaway

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: Lovely location, away from the crowds. House as pictured.