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🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠

Vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach in Gulf Shores

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden ceiling beams, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a central island with bar stools.
A beach with a lounge chair and an umbrella, a person walking, and a jet ski in the background.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a door with a view.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Gulf Shores Beach and Wade Ward Nature Park. Also, Shrimpy's Grill and Golf is within half a mile (1 km) and The Hangout is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬14 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.

🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠

Discover My Serenity – your new beach haven, located at the heart of Gulf Shores, just a block away from the pristine white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. This tranquil retreat puts you within walking distance of numerous local attractions, including The Hangout, The Pink Pony, delightful eateries, and charming souvenir shops. Unwind and bask in the incredible weather the Gulf Coast has to offer on the large deck, perfect for relaxation and enjoyment.

Step inside and experience the spacious open floor plan, designed for entertaining family and friends. This delightful home features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an available air mattress to accommodate up to two additional guests. The master bathroom includes a separate tub and shower, offering a comfortable retreat. The living area boasts a generous leather sectional, perfect for lounging and watching TV after a day filled with sun-soaked adventures. The capacious dining table provides ample seating for everyone, and the kitchen bar ensures space for your extra guests. For added convenience, a full-sized washer & dryer are available on the ground level. Separate from the main house. My Serenity is a welcoming space for the entire family, where your furry friends are also invited to join in on the fun! We're excited to welcome you to the beach soon.

For the Winter Season (January and February), reservations made before October 1st require a minimum 60-day stay. Post October 1st, reservations may be made for the winter months with a minimum stay of three or seven nights, dependent on unit specifications.

Professionally Managed by Poole & Associates

Additional Information:
Vehicle Registration Tags are necessary and available for purchase upon arrival or by contacting our office directly, with a maximum allowance of 2 cars. Linens are provided, excluding beach towels. A "starter set" of essentials is included in the reservation.

Policies:
Renters must be at least 25 years old, with photo ID required at check-in. No Smoking is permitted. Dogs are welcome, subject to a $225 non-refundable pet fee per pet, with a limit of 2 dogs.

​​​​​​​Contact us for monthly "Snowbird" rates available from November through February!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠 to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi (10-min drive) away from the Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠 to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Orange Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠 to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Gulf Shores.

🌊You CAN afford Paradise. Come out and have a beach day!🏖️🏖️🐚🐠 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice kitchen, Wifi was spotty.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

Love the beach!

Convenient and pets enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marla T.

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

Wedding celebration

Great time in Gulf Shores. Loved the beach home added plus being able to bring our furry friend. Will stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edvin J. L.

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

Good vacations

Excellent. Service and place, was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

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

Bon Voyage!

We had a great stay. Beds and couch were comfy and it was just across the street from the beach. Our dog had a great stay, too. AC was perfect! If we get back this way, we will stay again!! Checkout should be at 11 or 12, not 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Perfect

We had a wonderful time, would do it again! 5 stars!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was quaint and easy accessible to the beach. I would have liked to have seen a bit more silverware and skillets for our cooking uses. I brought my pet along and had to walk a little bit down the road in order for her to go potty because of the sandspurs that were in the yard which I know are hard to control, but i would make mention of the sandspurs for futures guests. Overall experience...wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tiffany B.

Nice house!

This is a nice little house not to far from the beach. Only warning is if your bring dogs there are sticker burs every where, very hard to find a place to walk them without their little feet getting hurt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristina B.

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

Rainy but fun!

Even though it rained every single day we were there, we were still able to have an enjoyable time. The location is perfect with many great restaurants and bars nearby - some within walking distance! It was also very nice to have a market just a few steps from the house to pick up drinks and snacks. The beach is also just across the street with easy access. We cannot wait to come back and enjoy the beach with hopefully no rain!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caitlin R.

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

Beach Stay 6/14-6/17

The house was overall okay. There were some pest and other cleanliness issues. Wifi was terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Deana D.

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

Gulf shores vacation

Everyone was nice to talk to and the owner was very nice but the house was not clean. We noticed stains on the sheets and washed them ourselves. We had a problem with the washer and main door locking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brittany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an overall great experience. Someone from the rental company stayed in contact with me throughout booking up until the day we left. I would recommend that the doors be replaced with new locks. Lighting was not that great at night. Cookware was in good shape. Porch needs repairs. Railing going up stairs is detaching from porch and boards are splitting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Overall not bad. Check in was a little rocky. Couldnt get the check in info text had to change the number for that. But the third lady i talked to got us in so i could my 10 mounth old out of the heat. But other than that it was clean and well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

beverly m.

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

Not happy

The Blanket on king bed had dog pee on it and not clean. I had to spend some of my vacation time washing all the bedding. The railing on deck was not connected. Unsafe , just glad we saw before one of the girls or dog got hurt .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tana P.

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

Great Location

Everything was perfect for our family getaway except one major issue that I hope the owner will fix for future guest. The master bedroom king size bed has a huge dip in the center of the bed. The very next day we contacted the rental company to let them know the issue. This issue would definitely be a deal breaker for me renting this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melissa S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A lot of potential but needs some love.

The location of the place is perfect, it’s in walking distance from the beach. But the place needs some updating. It’s very worn down and looks like it hasn’t had any work in years. There were many spots on the walls, the deck was in bad shape and the outside looked worn down. The master bedroom TV was not working and when we called they said they’d replace but never did. We also called about the shower being clogged which they never fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MATT L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of Noise

The house is older but was in ok condition. The kitchen was not equipped very well as far as pots and pans, utensils needed for cooking. The second bedroom mattress was not comfortable and yielding poor nights sleep every night. but the worst part was all the noise at night. You can hear all the cars, trucks, motorcycles from the main street. It was very hard to get to sleep with all the noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Zach C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as promoted

The cabin itself was nice except it basically had one shower for the 6 of us as one of the tubs didn't have a way to hold water and the tub with jets hadn't been cleaned in a long time so it just shot out black junk. The TV was hooked up to nothing in one of the rooms. To be fair, I didn't call and complain to get it fixed as I'm sure they would've but after paying the amount we did for it we really shouldn't have to make multiple calls for basic functioning. Also.. half block from the hotel beaches which you're not allowed in. If you do.. you may have about a 5 foot square to move. You're surrounded by the huge monstrosities that make the beach life awful. You actually have to go down the road about 5-10 miles to use the public access beaches. It is close to downtown but not what we were looking for at all when we booked. Pretty disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Great place for family and dog

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gary H.

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

Serenity House

My biggest complaint is the shower. To take a shower at night we had to shine a flashlight into the shower area because it is too dark to see well. Can be dangerous for seniors.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aleisha L.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great location, okay house

When we got there, the towels from the previous renters was still in the washer, unwashed, so we did laundry. It was faster then calling someone to come get it plus we needed the towels. There are very few dishes to cook with and absolutely no spices or anything left even though we bought some, I bet they won’t be there for the next people. Any house we have ever rented has always had plenty of this stuff so this was off putting. However there were 4 eggs left in the fridge. Haha. There is a jacuzzi tub but there is no plug so don’t rent the house thinking you’ll be able to use it. The house needs a lot of work on the outside however it is very nice on the inside. If you go hoping you use the internet good luck. The WiFi is HORRIBLE and the tv has to load your movies over and over. You can’t connect your phones. If you try to contact the office it takes atleast a full day (or two) for them to reach out to you. They tell you other people to contact instead of helping you. I probably won’t be renting from this company again and we come to Gulf Shores every year. You have a 2 hour window to come “get your key” on the day you arrive even if you just need a code to open your door and we were driving from TX. I’ve never had this problem with any other company as they get all of our info online. Usually they will give us the code online so we can go directly to the home. Not so. Here you have the 2 hours to show and get charged a late fee if you are late from the 9.5 hour trip. Yes. It was a bit stressful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maci F.

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

Would love to stay here again!

This has been the most relaxing beach trip ever! Super clean and cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Carene M.

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

Definitely needs TLC

The location was great but the property kinda worn down in some areas and in definite need of a deep clean. There was smears of food and stuff around almost every door know, no dust pan for the broom, no drain stop for the jacuzzi tub. Several outlets don't work in the smaller room and the fan swings wildly in the master. Even when on the lowest setting. The deck desperately needs to be sealed or painted or I don't recommend walking barefoot on it or you risk splinters. Oh and alot of mold but that is a but normal around the coast. The kitchen was stocked minimally with utensils also. Not my favorite rental and probably won't use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Beach house stay

We loved everything about our stay. The house was clean, the beds were comfortable, and everything was as said. It was a short walk to the beach - and we had a fantastic time. Check-in was very simple and quick and we were at the house in just a minute. Absolutely stay here again! We were able to walk to all of our restaurants that we ate at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bobbie G.

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

Cleanliness was an issue

Great location, walk to beach and restaurants. But there was no plug for the tub, no dustpan to sweep up all the sand, and the laundry room was locked the whole time and they couldn’t locate the key so we couldn’t do laundry. The bed comforter was smelly and had clear dirty spots on it so we did have to call the cleaners to get them to come give us a new comforter. The sheets had other people’s hair in them. There was also no outside trash bin to place our full bags in. I don’t think a proper cleaning was done. There was sand on the dining room tables and chairs, a foil cap from a toothpaste container was very clearly stuck to the shower wall, so that tells me the shower wasn’t cleaned. Overall the place was great, pet friendly but the cleanliness upon arriving was not acceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

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