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Southern Holiday by GSVR | Luxurious Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf

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Southern Holiday, a Gulf Shores gem, offers beachfront bliss with 9 bedrooms and private pool. Unwind on the covered porches or enjoy spectacular views of both the Gulf and Little Lagoon from your beachfront balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms12 bathroomsSleeps 29595 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Southern Holiday by GSVR | Luxurious Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf

  • Southern Holiday is an stunning new home on 100' of private beach in the West Beach area of Gulf Shores. With 9 bedrooms (all beachfront), 9 full and 2 half baths, a beachfront private pool that can be heated from October to May for $60 per day, right outside the living room, an elevator, a cool stair tower and lots of custom touches. You won't ever want to leave.

    Plus you'll have FREE Golf and Activities every day of your stay to make it even better (value of up to $700/day).

    All 3 floors feature gathering spaces plus private beachfront bedrooms, each with a private bath and beachfront balcony. Southern Holiday offers spectacular views of both the Gulf and Little Lagoon as this quiet section of beach has just one row of homes on the beach, across from a row of homes on Little Lagoon.

    The main floor features large living areas plus a King master suite, a laundry and a half bath. Outside you'll find lots of covered porches, outdoor dining, your private pool and a dune walkover.

    The middle level has a second living room with a wet bar and large TV, plus 6 more of the 9 bedrooms, 4 Kings, 1 with a pair of Queens, and a bunk room with 3 built-in XL Twins (no upper bunks). You'll also find a laundry and lots of beachfront porches.

    The top level has a third large living room with a large TV, a long desk in case you have to squeeze in some work or studying while you are here, plus the last 2 of the 9 bedrooms. Each of these has 2 XL twins over 2 queens (so each room sleeps up to 6) and has a deluxe bathroom with a large vanity area with a triple sink, plus a private shower and toilet room, and a separate tub and toilet. Essentially each of these rooms has two bathrooms so lots of people can be getting ready at the same time!

    Southern Holiday is located 5.6 miles west of Hwy 59 and the center of Gulf Shores.

    Sorry, we are not able to accommodate groups under the age of 25 or events.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 12 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 6,400 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Start a load of towels in the washing machine
Leave beds unmade that have been used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We require a signed rental agreement for each reservation that will outline expectations for payment, cancellation policy, and other important info!
We reserve the ability to request photo identification on an as needed basis.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 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

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The Wharf and Gulf Shores Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Waterville USA and The Park at OWA are not to be missed. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach
    West Beach
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    Gulf Shores Beach
    5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Girls relax on red bean bag chairs at beach music festival, enjoying drinks, toasting. Sunlit summer event with stage in background, youthful energy, leisure atmosphere. Women smiling, casual fashion.
    Hangout Music Fest
    10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama
    Fort Morgan Beach
    26 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Fort Morgan
    Fort Morgan
    40 min drive - 54.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Hangout
    11 min drive
  • The Catch
    10 min drive
  • Pink Pony Pub
    12 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner
    11 min drive
  • Picnic Beach
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Holiday by GSVR | Luxurious Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Southern Holiday by GSVR | Luxurious Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Holiday by GSVR | Luxurious Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southern Holiday by GSVR | Luxurious Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Holiday by GSVR | Luxurious Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southern Holiday by GSVR | Luxurious Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from West Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Southern Holiday by GSVR | Luxurious Beachfront Home w/ Private Pool + FREE Activities/Golf Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Southern Holiday

This home was great for our group of 16 people. The ammenities were fantastic. The pool a nice size for all to cool off and the beach access was great. The kitchen was well outfitted for any cooking or baking activity. It's close enough to town but far enough away as well. We highly recommend this home for your family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Great house with wonderful beach area!

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: We are large family that enjoyed this beautiful home in every way! Everything is what you would hope for when you’re renting this caliber vacation home! And it has a spacious beach area which we very much enjoyed!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Eric K.

USMC reunion

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: gathered with a large group ( 16 of us total) for 4 nights and absolutely loved it. great location and rental. we all stayed right there in the house and beach the entire trip . loved it
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Anderson, IN

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: We had a great stay! This house was perfect for our group.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Great Huge House

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Huge, incredible house directly on a quiet stretch of west end beach. The house was way bigger than we needed but everyone spread out. The kitchen was fully equipped with most anything we needed. There was even a large undercounter icemaker at the beverage counter!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sheila c.

Paradise Found

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: Our family has been vacationing in this area for over 30 years. We now have three married children giving us a total of seven grandchildren aging in range from 11-17, most of them are 15. This was the absolute epitome of dreams coming true. The 'free' daily offers for experiences and adventures allowed everyone opportunities DAILY that they would have not had otherwise. The home was equipped with every thing and more we would ever need for a week. The location is ideal for privacy and yet conveniently located for shopping. We enjoyed watching dolphins show off daily! The decor was very tasteful, and the home was spotlessly clean. The management staff responded quickly when we had a question. We will definitely contact them for future vacations.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sheila c.

Paradise Found

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: Our family has been vacationing in this area for over 30 years. We now have three married children giving us a total of seven grandchildren aging in range from 11-17, most of them are 15. This was the absolute epitome of dreams coming true. The 'free' daily offers for experiences and adventures allowed everyone opportunities DAILY that they would have not had otherwise. The home was equipped with every thing and more we would ever need for a week. The location is ideal for privacy and yet conveniently located for shopping. We enjoyed watching dolphins show off daily! The decor was very tasteful, and the home was spotlessly clean. The management staff responded quickly when we had a question. We will definitely contact them for future vacations.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sheila c.

Paradise Found

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: Our family has been vacationing in this area for over 30 years. We now have three married children giving us a total of seven grandchildren aging in range from 11-17, most of them are 15. This was the absolute epitome of dreams coming true. The 'free' daily offers for experiences and adventures allowed everyone opportunities DAILY that they would have not had otherwise. The home was equipped with every thing and more we would ever need for a week. The location is ideal for privacy and yet conveniently located for shopping. We enjoyed watching dolphins show off daily! The decor was very tasteful, and the home was spotlessly clean. The management staff responded quickly when we had a question. We will definitely contact them for future vacations.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

The perfect place for all our family to 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: This house was beautifully located, super clean, and the perfect place for our family of 9 couples to stay and all have our own master. The whole house is very spacious!! We’ve been coming to here for years, Our favorite spot in gulf shores so far !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Family trip to "Southern Holiday"

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: We had a wonderful experience at Southern Holiday. There were 28 members of our family, ranging from age 79 to 7 months and we stayed for 7 nights. This home was beautiful, very comfortable and well stocked with all the essentials (and many non-essentials) to make all of our meals and stay very comfortably. There was ample storage space, 3 dishwashers, 3 refrigerators (on the 1st floor) and the home was so roomy and open. There were washing machines on every level, TV's and living areas on every level as well as all the bedrooms. With 28 people, including 16 kids, it was never crowded and there were plenty of places to go to if you wanted some privacy. The pool was nice, there were plenty of outdoor chairs and tables, and the convenience of walking right down the deck to the beach was awesome. Although it was spring break, the beach in front of our house was never crowded (really just our crew and a few passers by). We will definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maryann D.

Beautiful family home away from home

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 great, enough space for everyone, all the comforts of home, right on the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

The family vacay

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: We had an amazing stay aside from the fact that we had ants everywhere and we also had roaches in the living room!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

A-A-AMAZING!

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: This house was better than the pictures. Every bedroom has a beach view and the beach view on this trip was breathtaking. Calm ocean, cranes, dolphins and a shark. This house had everything and then some in the kitchen, laundry rooms and living areas. It was extremely clean and comfortable. Located close to everything, but far enough away for the peace and quiet you want on a vacation. We'll be staying here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Vacation

Great vacation great property recommended for large families
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

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

Excellent location and beautiful house.

The house was beautiful and location was perfect. The house was exactly as listing described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

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

Beautiful and spacious beach home.

As advertised! Incredible and spacious home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby B.

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

Amazing.

Family spring break trip 2023 . 22 family members, ranging in age from 6 months old to 78 years old met at this amazing beachfront home for spring break . Plenty of room for everyone and right on the beach. Appliances are top of the line. The elevator is a life saver. I can't think of anything negative to say about the entire house. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Annual Family Vacation

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: We have been going on annual beach trips for over 10 years now in Panama City. After having no luck finding a bigger home to fit our group in the area we started looking elsewhere. I found a house we loved on GSVR, but it was booked. I called and they were super helpful and told me about Southern Holiday that would be completed by this summer. This house was an absolute dream! Plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was so well stocked, and the extra sinks/dishwashers made cleaning for a big group so much easier. We had a few problems and as soon as we called someone was sent over to fix it. The beach was not crowded and so peaceful. I cannot say enough good things about the house, area, and GSVR. We are already booked for next year and cannot wait to come back!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Swartz Creek, MI

2nd experience

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This year was much different. Knowing we try to schedule this place for same season and typically week every year, the construction was very distracting for what we hoped for a quiet ministry trip.We had no clue people were going to be over do work to property, also the washers were having trouble. Leaking on ceiling, through first floor, then a step was so damaged that we had an attendee fall and skin her knee, twist her ankle. The carpet was just pieces together scattering everywhere you walked on it and not taped down. Safety was not up to par for cost It just wasn’t up to the par of cleanly either. The cost of these fees and cleaning really needs to be dropped lower as it is not worth 700.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family vacation fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: This house was brand new. We choose it because of it's ability to accommodate our large family. Beach was beautiful, location was great.