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Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool, lovely deck, elevator & AC

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 32335 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool, lovely deck, elevator & AC

The Blind Melon

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The Blind Melon sits right on the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. You can enjoy eight bedrooms, perfect for large families. Highlights include a private pool and a lovely deck. Indoors, the spacious and gleaming kitchen has tons of room to host a large group when everyone is hungry. Plus, there are comfortable furnishings for relaxing and unwinding after beach days.

The Blind Melon is located in a shopper's paradise, with dozens of unique beach boutiques and major shopping complexes nearby. Two popular shopping destinations are the shops at Tanger Outlets, situated just north of the beach, and The Wharf in Orange Beach, where you'll find shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and more.

THINGS TO KNOW
Cancellation for this property must be 90 days prior to arrival.
The boardwalk is currently unusable due to beach erosion in the area.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 8 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 8.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3608 sq ft (335 sq m)

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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

Pets not 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 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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

66471

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Waterville USA - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool, lovely deck, elevator & AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool, lovely deck, elevator & AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool, lovely deck, elevator & AC?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool, lovely deck, elevator & AC located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Wade Ward Nature Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool, lovely deck, elevator & AC Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Caroline C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Electrical issues and broken boardwalk!
Overall, this house and the responsiveness from Vacasa was abysmal. The house was pretty, but needed a more thorough clean. On our first day, a breaker tripped and we could not get it to stay flipped. It took over 24 hours to get someone from Vacasa to come look at the issue, and one of the bedrooms didn’t have power during that entire time frame. The blender that comes in the house caught on fire, and we had a different outlet spark and turn what was plugged in black. None of the outlets in the bathrooms work. Overall the house had major electrical issues. Not to mention, an entire large beam holding the boardwalk is missing the bottom of it like it was snapped in half, so even if the boardwalk is “in service” it’s dangerous to walk on and does not feel safe at all. I would not recommend a stay at the Blind Melon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Adam V., Cookeville

Disliked: Cleanliness
Did not meet expectations
As others have said, the boardwalk is not accessible. The company claims this was on the listing when we booked, but I don't think I would have missed that since we were specifically looking for a place with a boardwalk (it is on the listing currently). Walking to the beach isn't difficult for most people, but for the elderly or anyone with mobility issues, it can be a challenge. We had 3 elderly people with us, and they had to take a different route to the beach to avoid going over the steep sand dunes. One member of our party stepped on a 4 inch nail, and it went completely through his foot as he was walking the path that leads you to the beach (right next to the broken boardwalk). Beware of this, and always wear shoes on the property. We ended up taking a metal detector along the path and picked up 40 more 4 inch nails that were buried in the sand. We informed management and they sent someone out to pick up more. Beware of this as this could ruin someone's vacation. The pool heater was not working when we arrived, but we were able to get it working ourselves. The hot tub did not work, and we could not get it working. The place is mostly clean, but we found rodent droppings under a couple of the sinks on the main level. The location is great with just a very short drive or long walk to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Maggie N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Tolerable but well below expectations
This house worked well with our large group. The kitchen area specifically was well-suited for big gatherings with two refrigerators, ovens, microwaves and dishwashers. There was limited seating in the living room, and the three TVs were very difficult to figure out. The floors were sandy and not clean when we arrived, and both washers and both dryers were extremely moldy and gross. The house was a little bit run down and I was surprised at the apparent lack of upkeep. The biggest disappointment was the broken boardwalk. We chose this house specifically for easy beach access because we have a handicapped family member, and we were not told beforehand about the unusable boardwalk. When I happened to see it on the booking info the week before our arrival, I asked why we weren’t informed so we could make other accommodations if we needed to, and the only answer I got was that the information was listed when we booked. I finally got an answer as to when the damage occurred and it was AFTER we booked, so there was no way we could have known about the damage. I asked if there was any way we could switch houses or get a discount or even an early check in since we paid for something we weren’t getting, and Vacasa wouldn’t do anything for us. It was obvious that they didn’t care since they had our money and we were stuck as the cancellation/refund window had passed. I was very disappointed in their lack of transparency and what I consider to be basically dishonest.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
October Getaway
My family and I loved this house. The elevator is a BIG plus. We did have trouble with the hot tub, but was refunded for the inconvenience. If they ever get the boardwalk fixed, we would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation!
The Blind Melon delivered a wonderful vacation for our 4 generations of family! The house was setup perfectly for a large group. The bathrooms attached to each bedroom allowed privacy for everyone. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes, silverware and cooking equipment for a group twice the size of ours. The porches are a great place to sit and take in the view and the pool is the perfect size for kids to play and adults to lounge. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Space
The house has great space for a large, extended family. Once the boardwalk is fixed, that will cut down on all the mess in the house. The house is showing it's age, but would be easier to care for with basic supplies, so we went to the store and purchased them and left them behind for the next guests. I hope they kept them there because that was the intention. We received polite responses to inquiries, but their answers were very delayed, if received at all. They may have had too many homes they were juggling, but that shouldn't be a surprise from their booking records and they may want to consider increasing staff during peak season. It was a great trip, and we would recommend the house to large groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Felicia l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible could have been better
This place had a lot of problems, and none of these problems was mentioned in the listing when I booked I even sent an email before High arrived to see if some of the things could be fixed before I got there and none of them was fixed. Pool had several leaks it was very dirty, hot tub heater hasn’t worked in three or four years. The pool person told me that door latch on two of the doors was broken. One of the refrigerators freezer was defrosting instead of freezing there was mold around some of the ceilings and around vents on the third and second floor . diaper. Some of the beds was very hard I had asked for a reimbursement for another place to stay in the future if I couldn’t do that because none of the stuff mentioned when I booked
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

KIMBERLY E.

Liked: Cleanliness
family reunion
It had been 10 years since my husband passed and all but one grandson and his family were able to make the trip so we were 22 people. The kitchen and bedroom set up was perfect for our group size. Unfortunately i picked this house because of the beach access as one of my grandsons is in a brace that makes it difficult to walk in sand. I was not informed the boardwalk to the beach was not usable in advance and the property made no effort to address the alternative access. The step off the cement was too deep for most to use. other properties in this area have all addressed their boardwalk issues in addition to clearly raking the sand access. This property did not and several people stepped on broken glass and plastic on the walkway over the dune. in addition the 4th floor balcony door handle was broken and reported on day one. On day three a handiman came and screwed it back on and the first time it was used it came right off again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for large family
We had a group of 18 stay for a week. The house was great. Having two of everything in the kitchen was very helpful. The beach, pool, and hot tub kept all the kids(and adults) busy. The only issue we had was the boardwalk being closed. We should have been made aware of this when we booked. It has been closed since the last hurricane and they don't plan to fix it till 2024. All the other boardwalks have been fixed. Overall, we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Minnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walkway-Sitting
The house did sleep 30+ as advertised, Kitchen was awesome and having a washer and dryer on each floor was a big plus! We had six people in our party who are handicapped and the main reason for renting this house with an elevator and wooden walkway to the beach. When we arrived Sun 5/7 we noticed the walkway was broken and boarded up. Call management company right away. Received an email saying someone would contact me. No one contacted me till we checked out and was on our way home. This person was extremely rude and said we could go to the beach via walking over the sand dune. I explained one was in a wheelchair and it is impossible to push over the dunes. I’ve rented a lot of beach homes through VRBO but not VACASA and this customer experience was awful!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Steve S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Easter Family Vacation
House is a well designed 8 bedroom home on the beach with all bedrooms on 3rd and 4th floors and away from kitchen and living room activity. The beach in front of the home has significant erosion so the boardwalk is collapsing. The hot tub doesn't work and the pool keeper told me it hasn't in over one year. Both of these items should be disclosed in their advertising. Upon check in, most surfaces were not clean and sticky feeling, the home was very sandy both in the kitchen/living area as well as all bedrooms. Also, there were broken bottles at the end of the driveway where we had to enter the sand and to get to the beach which caused a cut in one of our adults. The manager told me that a group of college students had recently stayed there and had really "trashed " the home. That maybe true but I should have been compensated for that in some way but the manager refused to listen to my complaints. Regardless, my family cleaned the place and enjoyed our stay and definitely left the home cleaner than we found it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Christy M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The Blind Melon
I was contacted 15 minutes before check in to say the group before us had done a lot of damage to the home and the pool which had to be drained. The pool took 3 days to fill up. There was glass still all in the bottom of the pool and on the board walk, that we cleaned out ourselves. The house was still not clean to a rental standards. The boardwalk was broken and could not be used to get to the beach. The property manager did his best to make things right but should have let us know on Friday when the prior group left of all the damage and offered us another place to stay. We will not use this company again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location.
The Blind melon was as advertised. Great bedrooms, huge kitchen and dual washer and dryer made it ideal for our family’s week long stay. Our location was ideal, not too busy but close to the inlet. Having the pool & direct access to the beach allowed everyone plenty to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Shores home
Great experience the Hot Tub does not work but the pool was amazing! There is not much beach in front of the house but had enough room for a tent. The walk way out to the beach was a life saver! The elevator was nice for luggage and moving in and out. Loved an ice maker in the kitchen! The 3 TVs was very confusing. Overall the home needs some upkeep from just being a rental but I would definitely stay here again. Having a washer and dryer on both floors was awesome as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022