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Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon

Within minutes to beach access, restaurants, fun activities, bike trails, local events, nightlife and grocery stores.
This newly remodeled full house and everything in it is for your exclusive use during your stay. The only exception is the owner's closet which is locked.
*** Please note that we have a double CORDAROY beanbag/bed and NOT a double Futon. VRBO does not give the option to list a CORDAROY bed. Linens for this bed are provided.

Property manager

Vickie Leady

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Non smoking & vaping inside the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Dogs less than 50 lbs per pet Pet must be preappr

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 not indicated whether 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gulf State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Great Escape - A pet friendly, hidden gem close to the beach & lagoon Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Great find!

This property looks as good or better than the pictures. It was very clean, well furnished and we loved the outdoor deck. Nice location and the walking path was great to walk the dog! We can’t wait to return! The owners were very helpful and so kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry A.

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

Vacation Paradise

I have been staying in Gulf Shores for 40 years. This is my favorite vacation home of the 40 plus I’ve rented. Cleanliness is my first priority in rentals, then would come comfortable accommodations. There is absolutely nothing I could want or need not in this home. It was immaculate inside and out! Very nice furnishings all over home. Beds were very comfortable, and the host was so kind and very accommodating to us. We thank you and I will be back soon
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Great time

Great place close to the beach. We really enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Hurricane Milton Evacuation

An absolute oasis for us! Clean and comfortable, our dogs loved it here and so did we. Walking distance to many restaurants and the beach - for us this included the annual Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival. Our host Vickie was amazing and helpful. We won’t stay anywhere else on our next trips!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z.

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

Great Location

House fit us perfectly! Very comfortable place to stay and great location. The outside could use a little clean up but other then that no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Great location and very clean!

This was the perfect place to spend the week with my family and girlfriend! Perfect location being close to the beach and restaurants and was very clean. Pet friendly and even had a fenced in dog area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kassidy G.

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

Amazing!

The property was clean and cozy for a little family trip. Loved that it was dog friendly with a small run for the dogs so they could get a break from the leash. Definitely hoping to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold B.

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

Beach vacation

The host was prompt & attentive to our needs. The house was better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estefania A.

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

Excellent

Over amazing spot , super clean and very beautiful! Property host was beyond amazing responded immediately super super impressed with how kind . Will definitely book again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessy K.

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

Gulf Shores

Wonderful house and location, met all our needs and weel supplied for the week stay. We will be definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlecie H.

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

Great family vacation!

The house was in very good condition and we were very happy to have found a property that would accommodate our family and our fur babies. Communication with the hostesses was never an issue and they were very prompt answering any questions or concerns we had. Our family would be willing to stay at any property that this host has.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Back to school trip

We loved our stay at the colorful beach house. Great location with easy access to beach, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. The house was extremely clean with modern amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay. The property was in a great location and was clean and well equipped. The management was friendly and very helpful. I really appreciate that they had liquid hand soap in the kitchen and each bathroom. The wagons/dollies were fantastic to carry the beach equipment. Highly recommend Low Key!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Perfect place to stay!

My wife and I stayed here for the Hangout music festival. Great place to stay! Cute house and everything was clean and well kept. House had everything we needed. The bikes were great for a mid morning ride, and only a 20 min walk to the festival and a 5 min walk to the beach. Will definitely stay again if we’re back in town!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey B.

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

Family from Texas

Property was exactly as listed. Short walk (3-4 mins) to the beach. House has TV's everywhere which was great for my teenagers. Dog run was perfect. Patio faces the ocean, drank many glasses of wine out there. Enjoyed it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tasha p., Athens

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

Simply amazing

From the time we opened the door we were amazed. This place is beautiful, feels like home... a quick walk to the beach. Looking forward to returning again..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raye O.

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

Lagoon life

The house is exactly as pictured in listing. Remodeled nicely, furnished and decorated tastefully. The kitchen is well stocked and the king bed was comfortable. West Lagoon Avenue is a great place to walk, bike without much traffic. Short walk to the beach and many restaurants. We stay in Gulf shores and Orange Beach once or twice a year and this house is in a an excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaChelle M., Eros

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

Beautiful and peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and clean. It is on a peaceful dead end road ,but still close to everything. The property manager and owner were very kind and accommodating. Really enjoyed the use of the beach supplies provided, very convenient. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful House!

House is remarkably clean, neat, tidy and spacious. All the comforts of home are provided including large tvs, washer/dryer etc. Beach is a short distance away with public access close by. Small snafu on check in but was taken care of right away with no further problems. Would definitely enjoy staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklin C.

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

Retired

Good experience
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome experience

Our stay was great. The house was way more beautiful than in the picture. Totally exceeded our expectations. They have an equipment room with everything you could possibly need. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Clean and Spacious

This property was very clean and spacious. Had many amenities. We could have walked to beach. But, the beach access with parking was a couple of blocks up the road too. Perfect for my 80 year old Dad that came with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Close to everything

Enjoyed staying at the house. Home is dog friendly and had an area for the dogs to use the restroom and a rolling gate on the deck so they couldn’t escape. Beds were comfortable and had everything we needed. Even a had small view of the water which we enjoyed on the deck. Would absolutely rent again. We would be back in June but it was already rented. Host was awesome and got right back to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Z.

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

Quaint Gem

This house is absolutely perfect! Everything you could possibly need or want is here! Amenities galore along with a fenced in area for dogs, and a gate at the top of the stairs for safety! Short distance to beach. Hosts are fabulous! Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor O.

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

Great escape!

What a wonderful experience this was! The process was seamless from start to finish! The house is gorgeous with all things beach and elegant decor! Everything we needed from comfortable beds to beach chairs and more was there! Me and my family felt at home and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We would definitely choose this tranquil and beautiful home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022