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Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches

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Relax on the deck with a serene view of the lake or river.
Kitchen features a sink, stove, microwave, and toaster, with a window above the sink.
Enjoy a cozy stay with a kitchenette, round table, and comfortable seating for two.
Relax in a cozy space with a wall-mounted TV, a small table, and two comfortable chairs.
Standalone structure elevated on stilts, offering a deck area with a staircase.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 451 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches

Heron's Nest

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Situated practically on the banks of Little Lagoon, this beautiful raised house is waiting to provide you with the vacation memories you deserve! Guests will be conveniently close to white-sand beaches, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, hiking and biking trails, Waterville USA, Dauphin Island Estuarium, boating, kayaking, parasailing, and canoeing activities, and more! Inside, you'll find the home dressed in cool, beachy tones and attractive décor, with lots of comfortable furniture and natural light. When you're not out on the water, hang out with friends and enjoy some ice-cold refreshments on the furnished balcony overlooking the water. You'll love catching your favorite movies and shows on the living room's flatscreen TV. The full kitchen is equipped with all the appliances and counter space you'll need to assemble a delightful meal and you can enjoy your masterpiece at the kitchen table or outside as an al-fresco meal. Take advantage of the central AC to keep the home nice and cool while you use the high-speed WiFi to research a new adventure then head out for a day of sun and sand!


Things to Know
High-speed WiFi for remote workers and online students!
Snowbird-Friendly

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 548 square feet

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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 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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

59931

About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 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 Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gulf Shores Beach, Shrimpy's Mini Golf and West Beach. Wade Ward Nature Park and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

This is our second stay at this place and we absolutely love it!! It’s so close to the water we can hear the waves crash inside which I absolutely love. The area is so quiet and peaceful. Everything is exactly as described about the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10

Cute home in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10

Loved this little house on the lagoon. It sits right on the water with a very easy walk to a private beach area. House was clean, bed was comfortable, hot showers, and cold AC. I will definitely be back.
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10/10

This was by far the best stay . We have stayed at high end condos and other homes but this tops them all. Secluded and right on the water just steps away. Great neighbors also that are locals year round . Five stars !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

This was the perfect size home for the two of us! The accommodations were clean and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the nice deck overlooking the Lagoon and watching the gorgeous sunsets in the evenings. Very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10

We loved everything from the room to the water front view and being conveniently located to any shopping and restaurants! We’ll definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Very nice quiet comfortable place to stay. Will definitely come back ab stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

We could not get the cable tv work. Disappointing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice quiet location but still close to everything. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10

Lots to f birds to watch, fish jumping and peace and solitude by the little lagoon. We saw great blue herons, an osprey, and a hawk. Along with smaller wading shorebirds. Also, lots of hermit crabs along the lagoon shores. Also a very walk to the Gulf Coast beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

A much needed vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10

This was our 3rd year coming back to the same house. We enjoy the privacy and being right on the lagoon while being in walking distance to the beach.

10/10

We loved the property! Exactly as described.... Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10

Small cozy house. Very close to everything. Needs some updates and a few essentials to make it a very comfortable stay. We long watching the sunsets over the lagoon from this house. We will be back if it's still standing next year.

10/10

This is our second time staying here and we could not have been happier! This year we brought additonal family to enjoy this perfect little bungalow! Always a pleasure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Nice, quiet, conveniently located. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10

Came in after dark. No address on house and no lights on. Light on deck where keypad was at was actually tore off the wall. We used lights on phone to be able to get in. Once in everything was clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Enjoyed sitting on the deck and the peacefulness of the lagoon in the mornings and evenings. Short walk to beach and convenient location. Cottage had all we needed for the four day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10

We picked a bad time with the weather to come so we didn’t get to enjoy many days like we hoped but being right on the water like that was so fun! The location we thought was great. It was our first time not staying directly on the beach side and we have zero regrets. We were able to walk to beach with two little kids without a problem so that was nice as well. The home fit our needs perfectly for the time we were there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

First, we loved the location. The bay side is SO quiet and tranquil. The walk to the beach side was quick and easy. We had everything we needed, but the building needs some tender loving care. There was a lot of water underneath, so we couldn't use that part. When it rains, the walk to your car is gushy. Loved the privacy and view from the porch. It would be nice if part or all of the porch was covered to help keep things dry when it rains. The shower head is SO short you have to bend down to rinse off. They could use a new bed. Overall we enjoyed our stay and it's hard to beat this location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10

Great view and privacy Building itself needs updated and repairs made

8/10

Very very clean and relaxing view. Maybe our mistake but know that the “beach” is not on the ocean. It’s on the lee side of the peninsula. Short walk to the ocean beach. Water was peaceful and birds abound—pelicans, herons, seagulls with black heads, ducks. No frills at all though. Also bathtub does not work and dryer has no filter.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10

My husband and I usually stay where there’s an ocean view but mixed it up with this location and it didn’t disappoint. The sunsets were breathtaking!! We played in the lagoon, enjoyed the seagulls, cranes, owls and various birds, the boats, jet skis & kayaks going by. We listened to music on the deck and danced under the stars. 💫 Very comfy seating on the deck and underneath the home. Short walk to the public beach that’s just a few blocks away where we went to enjoy the sunrises. ☀️ The only downside is the blinds above the bed needs dusted (badly) and there needs to be more towels and wash cloths in the cottage. Nobody has time to do laundry everyday. We are definitely planning on coming back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10

This property could definitely use some TLC. It sways when walking and moving f throughout the building, when laundry is being done, and when it’s windy. The furniture is mismatched and inadequate. The table provided for dining is so small that two plates barely fit. The hot water took forever to make its way to the bathroom sink and the kitchen sink. Some of the blinds need replacing as they are I operable. The front door is rotted in more than one spot and bugs have easy access. The eyesore that is behind this unit is slated to be torn down. It’s definitely not a selling point for this property. I would consider staying here again if these items were tended to.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023