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Located in Gulf Shores' vibrant Waterway District, Heron Room at Waterway Lofts offers a beautifully appointed retreat. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, large balcony with views of the bustling entertainment district and convenient proximity to top restaurants like Big Beach Brewery and Acme Oyster House.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Amazing Heron Loft in Gulf Shores entertainment district

  • Welcome to the Heron Room at Waterway Lofts, an exciting new high end, low density vacation rental complex located in Gulf Shores’ vibrant new Waterway District. Beautifully appointed, the Heron includes a fully equipped kitchen, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and LVP flooring. A large balcony overlooks the new, bustling entertainment district The kitchen is fully stocked with all the utensils, pots pans, dishes etc. All linens and towels are provided as well. The living room has a pullout couch to accommodate extra guests. Pets are “not” permitted in the Heron or Osprey Loft but are allowed in the Sandpiper or Pelican loft with a pet fee. See details.

    The apartments are a short walk to some of the areas best known restaurants, bars—-Big Beach Brewery, Acme Oyster House, Sloop and of course, Galway Irish Public House. We are also a short drive to The Wharf, Orange Beach’s premier shopping and concert venue.

    The Waterway District is emerging as Gulf Shores new downtown. In addition to the many fine eating and drinking establishments, the District hosts numerous music and art shows and borders the Intercostal Waterway. A pedestrian bridge crossing the intercostal is slated for construction in a few months that will connect the District to marinas and restaurants on the north side of the Intercostal. We are just under 2 miles to Gulf Shores main beach.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
You must contact the owner about any events

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Note from host: You must contact the owner about any events
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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

About the area

Gulf Shores is home to this condo. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Track Family Recreation Center and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

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    Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • GulfShores_GulfShoresMuseum_6298374-05
    Gulf Shores Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulf State Park
    Gulf State Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center
    The Track Family Recreation Center
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Portage Creek
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • Lulu's Gulf Shores
    3 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner
    3 min drive
  • The Happy Pappy Coffee House
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Heron Loft in Gulf Shores entertainment district pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Amazing Heron Loft in Gulf Shores entertainment district?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Heron Loft in Gulf Shores entertainment district?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Heron Loft in Gulf Shores entertainment district?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Heron Loft in Gulf Shores entertainment district located?

Situated in Gulf Shores, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Alabama Coastal Birding Trail and Gulf State Park. Gulf Shores Beach is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Amazing Heron Loft in Gulf Shores entertainment district Reviews

Reviews

Very good

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. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

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

Excellent property

Very clean place with everything you will need for the perfect vacation. Will definitely recommend and visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was fantastic! We will stay here again for sure! Very clean and very spacious. Loved the balcony and the pub down stairs!! BOOK! It’s amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RONALD C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room was nice and clean and close to Rt59. Restaurant on the first floor had cold beer and great wings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the charming vibe of Gulf Shores, and this condo location was perfect—tucked just minutes from Gulf State Park and quieter stretches of beach. It’s also close to The Ugly Diner for breakfast and just a block from a fun little ice cream shop. The condo is very clean, well decorated, and offers a king size bed and a sleeper sofa. It is situated directly above an Irish pub and restaurant that served up delicious meals and even had live Irish music, and a very old orange neighborhood cat that likes to hang out there too. The only minor downside was a limited supply of towels, but with a washer and dryer on-site, it was easy to refresh them—just be sure to bring a bit of detergent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey L.

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

great location close to restaurants

I was in town for a sports event, and the area where this condo was located was very convenient to where I needed to be. There are multiple restaurants very close by-- I love Acme Oyster House and it was right around the corner. There is also a restaurant, The Galway, below the condo. I could hear dinner noise, but it wasn't bad. There's a Publix very close by as well. The condo has a nice balcony with comfortable seating. I did like having the dedicated parking spot that was very convenient to the unit. The host was very nice and quickly responded to a couple of questions that I had during my stay. There are two things that might be important to some people: 1/ The washer and dryer are in the hall outside of the unit. I think there are only 4 units, and there are 2 washer/dryer sets. Just FYI they are not actually in the unit. 2/ You do have to climb one flight of stairs with your luggage. I will definitely consider this condo for my next Gulf Shores trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

DAMIEN J.

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

Grrat place to stay!!

The pictures of the property are exactly what it looks like! Great location & quiet. Pots, pans & dishes were provided if you want to cook or right downstairs, there is an Irish Pub with a great menu!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake T.

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

Great place! Did not disappoint!

I was in town on a work trip with a tight budget and wanted to stay as close to the beach as possible. I honestly didn’t expect to find a place this nice and clean within my price range, but The Heron Loft exceeded all expectations! The space was spotless, the bed was super comfortable, and the deck was a great bonus. I was a bit concerned about potential noise from the restaurant/bar downstairs, but I barely heard a thing. I HIGHLY recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, it was a good stay. Only downfall was that the floor was dirty & needed to be mopped. Our child’s feet were black after walking on it. It’s above a restaurant but you could not hear anything from down below!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Raynord H.

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

Stay

Wifi lags, air conditioner was broken first day, washer and dryer didn't work properly and limited towels and toiletries were in unit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kesha H.

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

Beach Stay

Let’s start with the good:The lofts are in a great location. The property looks just like the pictures. The outside area is absolutely wonderful.The downside:The loft itself needs a major deep clean. The amount of hair and dust is unacceptable especially being that you pay a cleaning fee. For example, the duvet covers couldn’t have been changed in between guest stays. The bedroom chair was dusty and contained pet hair (the rental isn’t pet friendly). Other areas in the rental consist of dust and hair as well. Unfortunately I didn’t have time to make contact with the owners to get the issue resolved out as my schedule was supper tight. If the cleaning crew steps up their game this place has the potential to be great but the amount of filth makes it questionable to return to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Toni C.

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025