If you’re considering booking this house, DO IT! I can’t say enough good things about this home and the host, Mackenzie. We had a group of 22 (10 adults and 12 kids) so it’s not easy to find a house big enough and with enough room for everyone. We had 5 couples - they each had their own room, and the bunk rooms were a perfect (and fun) addition for the kids. The beds were all comfortable and we had zero complaints. The photos are deceiving, this house is bigger than it looks!
This kitchen is a dream kitchen, plenty of room for snacks and drinks and the island is perfect for serving a large group. We had pizzas, pancakes, bacon and eggs, biscuits and gravy, hamburgers, and our favorite - a large nacho/taco bar. Every appliance you could need is included. The double oven was a lifesaver, the refrigerator large enough for all the food for a big group, the ice maker was a great surprise, and all the pots and pans needed were included.
The pool was a perfect addition to our stay, kids could swim while adults cooked dinner. Not many houses in this neighborhood have a private pool so we felt extremely lucky! The pool patio furniture is excellent quality and we actually ended up purchasing rocking chairs like the ones down by the pool, so nice! The option for the community pool was also great, it was never too busy (our group took up the most room) and it was a nice change of scenery for the kids.
The walk to the beach is so easy! This was a concern for us as we have always stayed directly on the beach, but this was not a problem at all. We commented several times just how easy the walk was! Skip booking a condo with an elevator line and book this! The sidewalk that goes behind the house made the walk so convenient and we never had any complaints. The beach was quiet and beautiful! The fact that there is a wildlife preserve right next to the neighborhood is an added bonus, lots of shells for hunting and even a sea turtle nest marked off! Plus the most beautiful undisturbed views on the beach.
The private neighborhood made the streets quiet and perfect for taking walks. The kids could walk to the tennis/basketball court which is visible from the house. We felt safe and secure the entire trip, and the security guard on premises was so friendly, helpful, and nice! She is a great addition!
We walked down the boardwalk which was directly across from the house, did some fishing, crab hunting, and searched for alligators. We were happy to be outside of the hustle of the main Gulf Shores area but close enough for convenience. We made daily trips to the Waves market for odds and ends and it was a quick and easy trip. We ordered grocery delivery through Walmart twice and that was the best idea we’ve had! Ordered in advance and it was there shortly after we arrived! We also rented beach chairs and umbrellas to be set up at the beach each day, another great purchase!
Overall this trip was a success and we would be more than happy to book this home through Mackenzie in the future!! Mackenzie was an attentive host and answered questions promptly, she is so friendly and I highly recommend her, I wish she ran every rental property!! We hope we can return soon!