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Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite

Beachfront vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach

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Table tennis, books
Terrace/patio
On the beach
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Gulf Shores Beach and West Beach. Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lagoon Pass Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 37 min drive - 30.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite

Family Tides – Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite

Welcome to Family Tides, a charming gulf-front beach cottage located along the beautiful shores of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Just three miles down popular West Beach Boulevard, this relaxing three bedroom, two bathroom beachfront retreat comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests and offers the perfect setting for unforgettable family vacations on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. With direct beach access, panoramic Gulf views, and a spacious beachfront sundeck, Family Tides combines classic coastal charm with the comfort and convenience of a true home away from home.

Outdoor Living
- Expansive Gulf-front sundeck with endless beachfront views
- Direct beach access just steps from the home
- Outdoor dining area perfect for meals with Gulf breezes
- Charcoal grill for beachfront cookouts and family gatherings
- Outdoor shower for rinsing off after beach days
- Quiet beachfront location away from crowds and elevators
- Incredible views of the Gulf of Mexico from the deck and living spaces

Indoor Comforts
Inside, Family Tides features a thoughtfully designed open-concept layout with stylish furnishings and comfortable coastal touches throughout. The cozy living room provides plenty of seating for relaxing after a day in the sand, while large sliding glass doors showcase breathtaking Gulf views and fill the home with natural light. The fully equipped kitchen offers everything needed for preparing family meals and beach snacks with ease, along with additional bar seating for gathering together. Guests can dine indoors at the table for six or enjoy al fresco meals outside on the private deck overlooking the water. A convenient washer and dryer add comfort for extended stays, while the Gulf-front primary suite features direct deck access, designed for relaxation after long beach days.

Sleeping Arrangements
- Primary Bedroom: 1 King, television, Gulf-front deck access, private bath
- Bedroom 2: 1 Queen, television
- Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Bunk Beds, shares hallway bath with Bedroom 2

Whether you are sipping coffee on the sundeck at sunrise, spending the day in the sugar-white sand, or gathering with loved ones for sunset dinners overlooking the Gulf, Family Tides offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and laid-back coastal charm. Skip the elevators, crowded parking lots, and noisy neighbors above, and enjoy a true beachfront escape with Harris Vacations in the heart of Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Rental Age Policy
We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.

Risk
Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guests agree to exercise extreme caution at all times. For more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • 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 health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Relaxing Beachfront Getaway | Gulf Shores Favorite Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very clean and well stocked. Would definitely recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. No major complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay. Great beach view and access. Awesome porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Much needed R&R

We love staying at this property. Directly on the beach with a deck to enjoy the view. Love the location and that its in a less congested and quiet area. Perfect to get away and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

T d.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together at the beach

Clean, on the beach, good setup for a medium to large family. Fenced in patio was a huge plus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Great location and clean updated home!

The home was very clean, checkin was a breeze, no issues at all. Master bedroom and bathroom were nice size. Deck space and location were great! Perfect space for our family of 4!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CARLA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were on a girlfriend trip. We were looking for a beach house directly on the beach. It was perfect for us. We walked straight out from the house onto the beach, exactly what we wanted. We were pretty stacked in there but it was fine. We had 8 adult women with 2 bathrooms but it worked for us. Hope to go back next year.The house was very clean, no issues at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025