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Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9!

Vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach in Gulf Shores

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91415 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waterville USA - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9!

Welcome to JOHN 316, a splendid 3-bedroom, 3-bath beach home that epitomizes the perfect blend of comfort and beachside serenity. Located just across the street from the glistening shores, this Gulf Shores haven allows you to relax to the melodious sound of waves.

Recently updated to enhance your stay, JOHN 316 boasts a new kitchen, fresh flooring, and tasteful indoor/outdoor painting. The spacious covered front porch offers a stunning view of the Gulf, setting the scene for unforgettable moments.

In the Primary suite, a comfortable King bed awaits, while both guest rooms are furnished with cozy Queen beds. Every bedroom is equipped with a flat-screen TV and convenient bathroom access. For additional sleeping arrangements, there's a day bed off the Primary bedroom and a sofa sleeper in the living room, making the home ideal for up to 9 guests.

Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the fully equipped kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and all necessary cooking essentials. The home also features covered parking to keep your vehicle cool and an outdoor grilling area for those delightful barbecues.

Stay connected with free WiFi throughout your visit. JOHN 316 is more than just a beach home—it's a delightful retreat for those in search of a tranquil escape combined with the comforts of modern living.

CLEAN BED PROMISE
Every Linen, Every Time: Liquid Life washes every linen for every guest. Every linen means every towel, every sheet, every quilt, and every pillow sham – every time. Inside our commercial laundry care facility, all linens are washed in our high-heat (150 degrees) commercial washers with our select, EPA-approved detergents to ensure complete sanitation. Liquid Life also follows specialized procedures to contain soiled linens and protect clean linens for every guest.

MONTHLY RENTALS
The property offers monthly rentals in the following months: November, December, January and February. To get a quote on the monthly rental rates for this property, call our reservations team.

AGE REQUIREMENT:
The minimum age to book this property is 25 years or older. Valid photo identification is required to verify age and ensure compliance with local regulations.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,415 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

  • No pets 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
John 316 Professional Cleaning
John 316 | PROFESSIONAL CLEANING |
2584-214649

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9! to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.5 mi (66-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and 11.1 mi (17-min drive) from Perdido Key Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9! to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Reviews

Beach House Steps from the Sand | Sleeps 9! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very spacious and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time in this very clean and accommodating house! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location. Just needs a little attention but overall beautiful the host was great also
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time to Gulf Shores

View from property was excellent. Short walk to beach. Close to many restaurants and stores. House was comfortable for our 6 travelers. Only minor issue was lock on front door was tricky, but we figured it out. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a couples trip!

It’s so hard to find a good place to accommodate three couples, three queen beds and three full bathrooms. It was clean and so cute in side. Staff were very helpful when we had a question at check in! We would gladly return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

House was clean and roomy nice beds large front porch across road to the beach excellent location

Fit our family perfectly no problems very clean spent 4 nights at property very reasonable and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Verny nice home right on the boardwalk. Very convenient. Clean. Has all the amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent.

We loved how close we were to the ocean. The house was clean and quite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean!! Amazing Location

Property was advertised and welcoming!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Location, location, location. This property was at a great location just across the street from public access to the beach. Parking was easy just off main road under the house. Front part of home is newly remodeled. Back part is older, but in good condition. Nice upper level deck, for outdoor time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!!

The house is in a great location. Plenty of parking. Easy walk across the street to the beach. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Lots of space! Beds were comfortable. House feels very cozy. Loved the large porch! The floors were not clean when we arrived. I did not report this, as we were busy with baseball, and I could address it myself. The rest of the home was clean. Two of the showers were tiny. We all ended up using the one regular size bath/shower combo. Even with those two cons, we would definitely stay here again!! We had a wonderful experience and would recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jairus D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice home would recommend check home and and very affordable..

Very nice home very great location right across from the beach will definitely book this home again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Party of 6

The location was perfect. The view was beautiful. There was plenty of room for everyone to get comfortable in their own space. Plenty of parking. Even though the description said no beach items, there were beach chairs available. The house had all the utensils/kitchen appliances, etc. that we needed to cook meals at the house. If we go back, we will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Great house and easy beach access. Nice and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie s.

Liked: Cleanliness

John 316

We loved this little house on stilts We had stayed here 3 years ago when it was The Heron We were so glad to see it was back on market to vacation at again Everything was super clean just a small walk to the ocean great view of the ocean from the front deck great neighborhood easy to work with the hostess/owner We love Gulfshores it’s our go to place each summer
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location!

Wonderful house located directly across from the BEACH! (Sit on the front porch and stare at the ocean waves close!) We enjoyed our stay with plenty of room for all seven of us. This adorable house was in the perfect spot - easy walking distance to shops and dinning, a short drive to get groceries and near Gulf State Park, a beautiful place to hike or bike through! Wonderful management company that kept in constant communication throughout the trip! Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best time

This home was amazing. Walking distance from the beach, restaurants and so much more. My family loved it here, would return in a heart beat. Thank you for letting us a family of 8 in your home and making us feel welcomed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Beach Vacation

The house was as described and they mentioned construction so it wasn't a surprise but the construction meant we had to walk down a bit to get to beach. Wished the unit had a grill but overall we had everything we needed and it was spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location

Very clean and large open living room, dining room and kitchen. Plenty of parking on-site. Easy check in and check out. No problems or issues with the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luciana N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

The only problem with this vacation home is the weeds. We tried to use the back door that leads straight to a shower to avoid getting sand all over the house but our feet and legs got scratched due to poor maintenance in the backyard. Tall weeds with thorns should have been mowed or removed. Check in code didn't work so the process was delayed. Our oven stopped working and they changed it to a functional one. The house was beautiful and we were very comfortable there. Washer and dryer made our vacation easier. Location is amazing. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manoj N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious home, great view and amazing location

Right across from the beach, walking to shops, restaurants, icecream shops. great view from the balcony of the beach. even have a water hose outside near the steps to clean up after you return from the beach. we reported a couple of minor issues in the home and they sent maintenance immediately to fix it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family trip

Came to town for son’s soccer tournament, got more than we bargained for. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place across the street from beach

This is a nice 3-bedroom, 3 bath house across the street from the beach in Gulf Shores. Within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. Fully furnished kitchen and nice mattresses on the beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shrimp fest stay

Very convenient location for the festival we were there to attend so it was perfect for our stay. House was as described and comfortable for our group. Property management was top notch! We had a small maintenance issue when we arrived that was handled very promptly and professionally despite the extreme traffic, road closures and detours in the area at the time of the Shrimpfest . Would definitely recommend for being close to all the fun beach action and festivities that occur around the Hangout area but during peak times expect lively neighbors and happy people foot traffic until the bars close!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022