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On the beach
Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 213702 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • West Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

On the beach.You'll find Gulf Shores Beach and West Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Also, Lagoon Pass Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Gulf State Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Waterville USA - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 17 min drive - 8.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬10 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.

Beachfront & Beautiful

Highlights

This is no ordinary beachfront home. The owners have thought of everything a large group might want and need in a vacation home, and we mean everything. The home offers a secluded beachfront location so you can escape the crowds, yet you are still close to town. Swim, sunbathe or fish from the beach and enjoy the convenience of being just steps away from the home.

This newly renovated beach house, as seen on HGTV's Beach Hunters, is located on the sandy white beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Almost Heaven is a spacious single-story, Gulf-front house featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, equipped with double sinks, refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers and washer/dryers - plus addition seating for dining or playing games! There is also a separate kitchenette.

Challenge your loved ones to some friendly competition with a game of Ping-Pong. Walk out onto the large deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy the sunrise and beautiful views with your morning cup of coffee. You can even spot dolphins from this wonderful vantage point! After your coffee, throw on your bathing suits and head out the back door and spend the day relaxing on the beach!

Almost Heaven is located five miles down West Beach Blvd, close to many great restaurants, local shops, and activities for all ages! The Hangout, home to the annual Hangout Music Festival, is just 5.3 miles away. Take a day to explore the Alabama Gulf State Park, only six and a half miles away, with various trails, fishing, kayak rentals, and bicycle paths.

Additional amenities include an electric vehicle charger, built-in charcoal grill, enclosed storage for beach gear, an outdoor shower, and fish-gleaning station. Whether you are enjoying some fun in the sun at the house or exploring Gulf Shores, you are sure to enjoy yourself!

Property manager

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart 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

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 3,702 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2864-259997

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront & Beautiful have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beachfront & Beautiful to the beach?

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

Does Beachfront & Beautiful offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beachfront & Beautiful?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beachfront & Beautiful?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachfront & Beautiful?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beachfront & Beautiful have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beachfront & Beautiful have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beachfront & Beautiful to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 5.2 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Beachfront & Beautiful Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and family house

Good location and family house
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas 2024

This house was perfect for our large family. The kitchen had 2 refrigerators, 2 ovens, 2 microwaves, 2 dishwashers and 2 sinks with garbage disposals. The dining room table was also doubled sized. Plenty of room on the decks to enjoy the ocean view. 2 family rooms. Plenty of parking for multiple cars. The management company was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Huge house - great location and view

Pros: LOTS of space, bedrooms-bathrooms-shared areas. Beautiful views of the gulf water and beach. At this time of year (November), it was very quiet, with just a few people walking the beach. Weather was ideal - 70s and sunny except for one stormy day. Spent time most days on the porch reading, playing games, talking and just listening to the waves. Lots of sea birds, and saw dolphins a couple of times. Wide variety of shells discovered on long walks on the beach. Visibility to both sunrise AND sunset! Cons: As mentioned by someone else, for older people, a ramp or boardwalk across the sand dunes would be very helpful. The sand dunes right in front of the porch block the beach view to some extent. One of the bathrooms could use a shower liner replacement. Would have liked screens on more of the patio doors.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost Heaven is an accurate name for this house.

The house was beautiful, clean, and very large. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole B., Lafayette, LA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect quiet Getaway

This beach house was absolutely perfect! The layout was fabulous! The huge double stocked appliances in the kitchen was very functional! We had some adults that had to work remote and the kitchenette on the opposite end of the house was quite office for several to work at with the high speed internet!!!! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Almost Heaven!

Stayed at Almost Heaven for a week with friends and family late May 2024. There was a lot of space, with tons of beds for all guests. Kitchen was fabulous, equipped with two of EVERYTHING - sinks, stoves, microwaves, fridges, plus another full-sized fridge in a second living room and a mini-fridge and wine fridge in the bar. Ping-pong! Games! Outdoor shower! EV charger! It has it all!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DOUG G., Cumming, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

very relaxing property

Almost Heaven lived up to it's name, very relaxing property
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost Heaven? More like Heaven!

The property was amazing! Perfect location. Close enough to town but not so close to be bothered. The house was absolutely beautiful and it perfectly accommodated my group of family and friends. Honestly, it's named "Almost Heaven" but as a rental vacation home.....it IS heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

The house was better than expected, large with many bedrooms and bathrooms. The location was on the beach, beautiful. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawren P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of space

Great large family house on beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

This home is perfect for large family gatherings. It truly sleeps 21 comfortably. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and seating for all! The double appliances makes cooking for a crowd enjoyable and with two dishwashers the dishes are cleaned up in record time. So all of that with just a short walk over the dunes to the ocean and ocean view right out your windows makes it perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies Retreat

Everyone enjoyed our stay and loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

Stayed here with a large multi-family group. The home is ample to accommodate. We had a group of 20 adults and 7 kids. It was totally comfortable. The kitchen is awesome and the double appliances were much needed for a large group. We all loved our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering for memorial service

The home was decorated beautifully and very comfortable. The kitchen was a dream! We had plenty of space to gather and be together.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and accommodating for large families or groups!

This property has a great location and plenty of room to spread out for large families or multiple families. Very kid friendly and the kitchen was great for cooking for lots of people!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun and relaxation with friends and family

We had a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house & location

We absolutely loved our stay at this property! The location was great because it was far from condos and the beach wasn't crowded at all. We loved how you're just steps from the ocean. We vacationed with a family of 11 (8 adults and 3 children). The living and kitchen spaces were so spacious. We didn't feel like we were climbing on top of each other. The double appliances in the kitchen were SO NICE to have. We loved the giant dining table. The additional living space was nice to have at night for games while kids slept. Only downside if you are travelling with young kids - the bunk room door doesn't latch shut or lock so it's difficult to keep curious kiddos in and there aren't any closets large enough to accommodate pack 'n' plays. We had one pack 'n' the toilet area of the master bathroom and one in the laundry room, so it worked out but we were assuming/hoping there would be more options.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Multi-family vacation

Great house for multiple families to stay. Beautiful property and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores Vacation

The property was really well maintained with an excellent location and plenty of room for a larger group. The only issue that we experienced was that there was never a local number given for the rental management company so you had to call a national line and then wait to hear back from property management.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

Excellent property in all aspects. Beach views are amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amber G., Birmingham,USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A Dream Location

Our group loved our time here! The property is clean, spacious and modern. We wanted to stay even longer :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

We really enjoyed our weekend on the beach. Great restaurants, plenty of room, on the beach. Was not disapponted.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for large family group.

Perfect for our family group of 17 ladies.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019