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Charming Gulf Shores Cottage | Gulf & Lagoon Views

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A short walk from Gulf Shores Beach, Charming Gulf Shores Cottage | Gulf & Lagoon Views provides a water park, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Charming Gulf Shores Cottage | Gulf & Lagoon Views

  • Welcome to Alavista - a cosy Gulf Shores coastal cottage that sleeps 6. Enjoy vaulted pine ceilings, ocean and lagoon views, a full kitchen, washing machine/dryer, and easy access to the beach and public boat launch—perfect for families or small groups.




    TOP REASONS TO BOOK

    • Cosy coastal cottage in the heart of Gulf Shores

    • Sleeps up to 6 guests with flexible sleeping options

    • Beautiful ponderosa-pine walls and vaulted ceilings

    • Abundant natural light with views of the Gulf or lagoon

    • Beach access and public boat launch just steps away

    • Ideal location for beach days and boating adventures



    QUICK-VIEW BEDDING SUMMARY

    PRIMARY BEDROOM: Queen bed

    GUEST BEDROOM: Two twin beds

    LIVING AREA: Queen sleeper sofa



    HOME LAYOUT

    MAIN LIVING AREA: Cosy living room with comfortable seating, queen sleeper sofa, and abundant natural light

    PRIMARY BEDROOM: Queen bed with its own TV

    GUEST BEDROOM: Two twin beds with its own TV

    BATHROOM: Full bathroom with custom walk-in ceramic tile shower and glass door



    PROPERTY DETAILS

    Welcome to ALAVISTA, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath coastal cottage offering a relaxed retreat in the heart of Gulf Shores.
    Perfect for families or small groups, this inviting home comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests and features timeless coastal character throughout.



    Designed for comfort and simplicity, Alavista features beautiful real ponderosa-pine walls, vaulted ceilings, and plentiful windows
    that fill the home with natural light and offer lovely views of the Gulf or nearby lagoon.



    The home is fully equipped with a complete kitchen including a dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, and built-in microwave,
    along with a cosy dinette seating up to six guests. Each bedroom has its own TV, and a washing machine and dryer add extra convenience during your stay.



    One of Alavista's best features is its unbeatable location. Beach access and a public boat launch are just steps away,
    making it easy to enjoy both the Gulf of Mexico and the nearby lagoon.



    Whether you're planning a laid-back family holiday or a peaceful seaside escape,
    ALAVISTA delivers comfort, character, and coastal charm in a location you'll love.



    THE LOCATION

    Gulf Shores offers the perfect mix of relaxation, family fun, and entertainment. The beautiful white sand beaches are perfect for soaking up the sun, building sandcastles, or enjoying a peaceful walk along the shore. You can visit Gulf State Park for scenic trails, fishing, and outdoor adventures. There are plenty of local favourite restaurants to choose from, including fresh seafood spots and waterfront dining like Acme Oyster House and Bahama Bob’s. For family fun, you can visit the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo or spend the day enjoying the rides and attractions at The Track. Gulf Shores also offers plenty of supermarkets, shopping, and entertainment options, making it a great choice for those who want a little bit of everything during their beach holiday.



    IMPORTANT NOTES

    You must be 25 or older to book this property. No smoking. No parties or events. No pets are allowed at this holiday rental. Exterior cameras may be present on property for security. No interior cameras.

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About the area

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Orange Beach Tennis Center, or consider a night out at The Hangout. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • A sign reading "Clyde Shores" with palm trees and a beach in the background.
    Gulf Shores Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 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
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to Gulf State Park Pier with a signboard.
    Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
    6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • A coastal residential area with colorful houses along the beach, a clear blue sky, and the ocean in the background.
    Fort Morgan Beach
    19 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Little Lagoon
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Hangout
    4 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner
    3 min drive
  • The Catch
    3 min drive
  • Pink Pony Pub
    4 min drive
  • Waffle House
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Gulf Shores Cottage | Gulf & Lagoon Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Gulf Shores Cottage | Gulf & Lagoon Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Gulf Shores Cottage | Gulf & Lagoon Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Gulf Shores Cottage | Gulf & Lagoon Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Gulf Shores Cottage | Gulf & Lagoon Views located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. The Hangout and West Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Charming Gulf Shores Cottage | Gulf & Lagoon Views Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a family of 6 staying here everything was clean, some furniture was out of date and had stains but wasn’t a big deal to us we have kids so we understand. The host kept in contact with us and checked in with us which was really nice. The yard did need to be mowed but it also rained some too. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again. Thank u for hosting us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We recommend this property for its convenience and costs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Great 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: The house was great! Good location, very clean, and very spacey! The perfect size for my family. I definitely will be renting this house again for our yearly stay in the Gulf. Only downfall was the screws came out of multiple kitchen chairs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures don't do the house justice at all location walking g distance from tbe beach for beach day with the kiddos and house right on the bay where my son could fish everyday if he wanted to. A/c was ice cold didnt have any trouble with the house what so ever. I would definitely book this house again. Also min. Away from shopping and restaurants. Allot of good memories made in our week stay. Host was always there within minutes if I had questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

BEST location

The most best place/closest to the beach and bayside.. Will come back again if the place is deeper cleaned ,need updated and extra kitchen things, and especially need a better dishwasher. The refrigerator was leaking so it might needs replacing..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house needs to be updated, recliner is uncomfortable, the fold out couch is terrible, only one TV with wifi, the wax ring on the toilet is leaking, the breaker box doesn't have a cover on it so electric wires are exposed which is very dangerous, AC couldn't keep up with the heat outside
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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