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Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach

Find your happy place with an ocean view just steps away! Savor al-fresco dining, dive into a good book by saltwater pool or simply unwind under stars.

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Exterior
Pool
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach

Leo's Retreat

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This lovely home is right across the road from the beach, perfect for your family's next vacation. Inside, the open-concept living area is bright and spacious, dressed in attractive furniture, beautiful floors, an overhead ceiling fan, and beachy décor. The full kitchen has plenty of space and stainless steel appliances to help you prepare a delightful meal for everyone to enjoy, which you can take out to the private balcony to dine al-fresco in the salty sea air. When you're not exploring the beach or enjoying a fun-filled hike, splash around in the private saltwater pool then stretch out on the patio to soak in the sun with a good novel. The outdoor shower will spritz away the beach sand after your morning walks and the private washer/dryer will keep everyone's clothes nice and clean during your stay. Don't forget to use the central AC to cool everything down on those hot summer evenings! When it's time to call it a night, you'll have five well-appointed bedrooms to take advantage of.

Things to Know
Free WiFi
Snowbird-Friendly

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

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



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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 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

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water tubing 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: 2700 sq ft (251 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: 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

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

54610

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Gorgeous Oceanside Home w/WiFi, Private Pool, Central AC, W/D - Steps From Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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4/10 Poor

Dan S.

Leo’s Retreat
Great location! The home has potential but needs a lot of attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Stephen S.

Gulf Shores AL
House was great. Plenty of room for our families. Would’ve been better if the house had a game room for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach memories
We loved this vacation spot! Great family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Loved this house
Loved everything about this house and the location.
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8/10 Good

brittany v.

It was good but eh
I loved how beautiful it was and the location. Some of the appliances need fixing/updating but overall it was a great place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Darnell S.

Gulf Shores Vacay
The property is in a great location with across the street access to the beach. The house was clean and accommodated our group of 14 comfortably! Would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Wonderful vacation house
House was located close to beach access. Fully furnished. Family had a very enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela B.

The view, the beach and the pool, it was a really clean condo....SUPER INCREIBLE!!!
The rooms were spacious, it was spotless. We love Leo's Retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tabitha O.

Best one!
The house is updated and well kept. Booking, checking in and out is so easy. Very short walk to the beach. We will be back to Leo’s Retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
House was very clean. Had a few maintenance issues but their response time was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Bachelor Review
Had enough for everyone comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

We will Definitely Be Back!
Awesome Beach and Lagoon views! Very clean and stocked with everything we needed! We will definitely be back!
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8/10 Good

Mary G.

Beautiful home with minor setbacks and close walk to the beach
The toilet handle in the downstairs bathroom was dangling when we got there, and it snapped off during our stay. We did report this to the host. The house was beautiful and we loved the private pool and short walk to the beach. The master comforter did have something brown and sticky on it when we arrived, but we washed it off. There were also ants in the kitchen by the stove and oven throughout our week. Overall, these were small things for our family and we would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Perfect Home for the Family
My family and I enjoyed our two-night stay here. We wished we could have stayed longer. The house looked exactly like the photos online and was fully stocked, so we were able to have an early Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Olivia J., Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home!
This was the second year our Conference Speaker Team reserved this home. Just like before, it was beautiful and perfectly fit our needs. Would return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hattie S.

Nice and easy!
There was nothing difficult about this stay. If we needed something, then they answered quick and efficiently. The people that came were nice and attentive and the neighbors were nice as well. Easy walk to the beach!! Lots of parking and room in the house for 15 people. No complaints about our stay. Gorgeous big windows for sunlight all around the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Debbie H.

Family Trip
The beach house was beautifully decorated and clean. The location is great for walking to the beach and/or the local restaurant and ice cream shop down the road. The home has a good view of the beach and it was quiet in the evenings. The outdoor area could use a table with an umbrella and some additional lighting to light up the pool area since the pool itself does not have lights. The house provided ample space for our party of 15. The kids enjoyed the bunk room and living room was cozy. There are three balconies with good views. If you love to get out and walk/run, this area is great to get a good workout in. We would absolutely rent this beach house again.
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10/10 Excellent

Widad A.

Family heaven
Bigger than what we expected, all my kids and their families fit there, a lot of room for big families. You have all you need in the kitchen, rooms and pool. Pool maintenance was great. So close to every thing. Easy to access. Nice parking fits all our cars. So comfortable.
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8/10 Good

Kerby B.

Very convenient location and steps from the beach. Perfect for our extended family vacation toget...
Very convenient location and steps from the beach. Perfect for our extended family vacation together. A few minor things we noted at check in but quick reply and fixed a light on the deck that blew out during a storm one evening. Clean and plenty of towels for bathing even w 5 kids with us. Wish there had been glass baking dishes but we made do with what was provided. We don’t go out to eat in vacation so we loved the big kitchen and large table and island to eat at! We loved this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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6/10 Okay

Julia M.

Great location, fairly great house
This house was a wonderful location for a friends with children get together. My only complaints were there were no outdoor beach chairs provided. The trim/ threshold in the primary bathroom bedroom was falling off and a bit of a tripping hazard. Less than the other places I’ve rented but still a bit dirty for the price point. The pool was great. Definitely would’ve needed a bigger pool for more than six adults and three children. Kitchen was well stocked despite the broken dishwasher handle. Furniture was definitely worn and dirty, bed comfy not firm. Found some beer cans upon arrival too, which is gross.

8/10 Good

Alena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place, Close to beach
The house is amazing. It was just the right size for our large group with a wide age range. We were just minutes from the beach and the pool was perfect when we were tired of the sand. We did have a little problem getting into the house due to the code not working and had to wait about 10 minutes before that was fixed. Wasn't bad just disappointing when you have been driving all day and pay a lot of money for a place and want to get in as soon as you arrive. A few other things that could have been fixed was the umbrella by the pool. It was broken upon our arrival and would have been nice to use the shade while at the pool. And lastly, the sheets for the king beds don't fit. A little odd to wake up with the fitted sheet all bunched up under you and you are sleeping directly on the mattress pad. Over all this place was AMAZING and I would highly recommend to anyone. When we visit the Gulf Shores area again we will definitely see if its available.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Toni A.

Great home fora small group!
Home was lovely with plenty of room for all of us to stay. Access to the beach was super convenient and the pool was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Clyde E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gulf shores stay
The property needs some repairs. But overall okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Leo’s Retreat
It is a beautiful, spacious home close to the beach and great food options. We enjoyed our trip and would definitely stay again. S Baker
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8/10 Good

jennifer f.

A+
loved the pool...beds were great... and easy access to the beach! Just needed ice machine to work but store wasn't far from house!!! would stay again!