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Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access

Family-friendly stay near Gulf Shores Beach

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Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 202636 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of this well-placed vacation home, you'll find Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Also, Wade Ward Nature Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Gulf State Park Fishing Pier is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Original Oyster House - ‬3 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.

Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access

The Blue Octopus is a stunning 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom ocean-view retreat—perfect for families or friends looking to make unforgettable memories. Just steps from the beach, this spacious and luxurious home offers every comfort for a truly memorable vacation.

Ideal for up to 20 guests, the house features multiple living spaces with cozy seating areas, state-of-the-art TVs in every room, high-speed WiFi throughout, and a gourmet kitchen equipped with top-quality appliances.

Step outside to your private pool and expansive patio—perfect for barbecues, sunbathing, or relaxing while taking in breathtaking ocean views. In the evenings, watch mesmerizing sunsets against a sky full of stars—a truly magical experience.

Pool heating is available for $50/night. Please notify us in advance if you’d like the pool preheated.

Host by Mira Vacation Rentals invites you to experience luxury like never before at The Blue Octopus. Book now to secure your stay during peak season!

Please note: A rental agreement outlining our policies will be sent for your review and signature after booking. Thank you for your understanding.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,636 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement. Security Deposit Required - Varies Per Property Up to $500.00.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed
Ask Host

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Ask Host
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Ask Host For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.4 mi (68-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and 13-minute walk from Orange Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Luxury 6-Bedroom Retreat | Pool & Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the property! Had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house! Great Location!

House was perfect for our family of 15 adults/kids.Nice long table for gathering at meals and playing games.Close/easy walk to the beach.We had a great time!
View from top floor balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Holly B., Waukesha, WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great opportunity for large families

Our family of 17 people (ages 1-67) had a great time staying at this home during our trip to Gulf Shores. The house fit us perfectly; beds for everyone, 2 large balconies, and a convenient shaded sitting area near the pool. Hosts were great; answered questions immediately. Event sent us a brand new highchair via Instacart once we realized the home did not have one (as posted). Top notch communication and service!Slight downside is the fact it sits on a very busy main road; which is only feet away from the pool. Walk to the beach takes 10 minutes and crosses the busy road.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debby P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

The property was well located in relation to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We were very pleased having a private pool. The stairs made it a bit difficult for older people to get heavier items inside, but that is unavoidable in beach properties. Pack lightly. The property was nicely decorated and sufficiently large enough for our group of 13. We loved the big table where we could all sit together to dine. Mornings were so pleasant having our coffee on the balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Blue Octopus

The inside of the house was adequately cleaned. However, the sheets/blankets on the pull out sofa and the queen bed in the bunk room had blood on them and they were dirty. The upholstered furniture in the family room is very dirty. Needs cleaned!! The furniture on the outside patios are nice but very dirty. There was lots of trash around the pool area. The sitting area by the pool is filthy. The area rug needs thrown away. The furniture cushions are very dirty. We didn't spend time out there because of the filth. The freezer in the kitchen does not work. We had to keep all our frozen items in the freezer by the pool. Overall, it's a nice place just not adequately cleaned inside and outside but mostly outside. Liked the close proximity to the beach and the easy beach access. I think you need a team of people to just focus on keeping the outside areas cleaned.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoJo D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Host!

What a prefect place for our group. Great location with easy beach access! The house was perfect and loved having a pool and outdoor seating area. The host went above and beyond for us! The grill was not working well and they immediately brought a new one to us! I would highly recommend this home to everyone. Communication was superb and the host was there in a flash to answer any questions we had! Perfect! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, but

Check-in was easy, house was clean and great location. Pool pump was not working when we got there, so pool was cloudy and dirty our entire stay. They said part had to be ordered, so it never worked. Really wish they would have told us this before we came, but was never contacted. Heater on pool was paid for and never worked either. They told us to use community pool and the heater was broken on it as well. Still waiting on refund for pool heater that I paid for. Beds are extremely uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation celebration

The property was perfect for our large group. Walking distance to the beach and several stores. The pool area was perfect for our teens and parents. The kitchen accommodated our large group very well. No complaints with the property or the host at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marya J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break trip

Good time. House was like the pictures. Heated pool and grill were very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Weekend

We stayed at the Blue Octopus to celebrate my husbands 50th birthday. The condo was clean, very modern and spacious. We enjoyed the balcony in the morning with coffee. We loved the heated pool. We swam almost everyday we were there. The beds and linens were very comfy. The kitchen well stocked. The host was very accessible and prompt. A storm had rolled through the night before and tripped many breakers throwing out the internet and messed up the pool. The host sent a pool service out immediately to clean the pool and helped with the internet issue. All of this was out of their control due to the weather. Would recommend blinds in addition to curtains in the bedrooms for a little more privacy. Also there was not a wine opener…. We left ours for the next guests. Definitely a 5 star weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient Comfort

Our stay was fabulous! Our group size of 14 moved around comfortably, there was ample seating for meals. Plenty of cups, plates, silverware, and towels. We wish that there were more pots, and bigger bowls to accommodate our bigger size group for meals that we cooked. Pool and outdoor area was perfect, and the very short walk to the beach made not staying beachside perfect! Our group took the ferry to Dolphin island, played mini golf, and watched the Blue Angels practice (free event). The Aviation Museum is a totally free event and so worthy of the 40 minute drive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria R., Breckenridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for large groups

This home was simply amazing. We had a large group of 16 and the home was perfect. The 6 bedrooms were more than enough, we even had extra beds, all bedrooms and bathrooms were spotless, the kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessities, pool side grill was a perk. We were just a short stroll from the beach and a few miles from all the popular locations. The property manager, Emile, was quick to respond via text to any questions. Our kids kept saying "10 out of 10 would recommend". This is by far the best home we rented, do not hesitate to book this home for your next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yineth Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

relaxed time

incredible accommodation, its rooms, the kitchen, incredible televisions in each room and living rooms, fabulous balconies equipped to totally relax, this property has been one of my favorites and I will choose it again on my next vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023