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Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 451 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

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, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches

Heron's Nest

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Situated practically on the banks of Little Lagoon, this beautiful raised house is waiting to provide you with the vacation memories you deserve! Guests will be conveniently close to white-sand beaches, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, hiking and biking trails, Waterville USA, Dauphin Island Estuarium, boating, kayaking, parasailing, and canoeing activities, and more! Inside, you'll find the home dressed in cool, beachy tones and attractive décor, with lots of comfortable furniture and natural light. When you're not out on the water, hang out with friends and enjoy some ice-cold refreshments on the furnished balcony overlooking the water. You'll love catching your favorite movies and shows on the living room's flatscreen TV. The full kitchen is equipped with all the appliances and counter space you'll need to assemble a delightful meal and you can enjoy your masterpiece at the kitchen table or outside as an al-fresco meal. Take advantage of the central AC to keep the home nice and cool while you use the high-speed WiFi to research a new adventure then head out for a day of sun and sand!


Things to Know
High-speed WiFi for remote workers and online students!
Snowbird-Friendly

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 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 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

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

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.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 548 sq ft (51 sq m)

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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, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

59931

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches located?

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

Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Sunsets on the Lagoon
This was the perfect size home for the two of us! The accommodations were clean and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the nice deck overlooking the Lagoon and watching the gorgeous sunsets in the evenings. Very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!!
First, we loved the location. The bay side is SO quiet and tranquil. The walk to the beach side was quick and easy. We had everything we needed, but the building needs some tender loving care. There was a lot of water underneath, so we couldn't use that part. When it rains, the walk to your car is gushy. Loved the privacy and view from the porch. It would be nice if part or all of the porch was covered to help keep things dry when it rains. The shower head is SO short you have to bend down to rinse off. They could use a new bed. Overall we enjoyed our stay and it's hard to beat this location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Herons Nest
Herons Nest was absolutely amazing. From the cute home to right on the water we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! Area was very quiet you could hear the waves and conveniently located to anything and everything you would want to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

david r., elizabethtown, ky

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

walton h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Week
We loved the property! Exactly as described.... Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Nice home on the bay with good fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koran F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
A much needed vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent and quiet location
We stayed at this property last year and loved the location, so we figured we’d try again this year. We were hoping for a few updates/upgrades/TLC shown the property, but that was not the case. It’s hard to find a great location right on the water (Little Lagoon), so we opted to overlook some of the issues of the property itself. We had issues with the cable and the Vacasa rep got Mediacom to troubleshoot. Vacasa and Mediacom were awesome. We brought some conveniences from home as we stayed for a month this time. Some of the items we brought- shower caddy, non-stick pan for frying eggs, single serve Kcup coffee maker, Electric Foreman Grill, and small throw rugs. The property only provided one dish towel in the kitchen, (no hot pads!), and one hand towel in the bathroom. It would have been nice to have a cookie sheet. The property has a great fridge with ice maker. The king size bed is the same as last year, and we found it to not the most comfy. We requested a different set of sheets from Vacasa as the original flat sheet was too short to tuck properly, bed pillows should be replaced. The sofa is not comfortable. There could be another end table in the main living area. A little bigger table for eating would also be nice. I don’t know how a family of 3-4 or two couples could do it in this property. The accommodations would not be conducive to comfort for all concerned. Will most likely be researching a different location the next time we come down to Gulf Shores.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Liked the location.
Nice quiet location but still close to everything. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy place
Very nice quiet comfortable place to stay. Will definitely come back ab stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Nice, quiet, conveniently located. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
That view!! 😍 💫🎉
My husband and I usually stay where there’s an ocean view but mixed it up with this location and it didn’t disappoint. The sunsets were breathtaking!! We played in the lagoon, enjoyed the seagulls, cranes, owls and various birds, the boats, jet skis & kayaks going by. We listened to music on the deck and danced under the stars. 💫 Very comfy seating on the deck and underneath the home. Short walk to the public beach that’s just a few blocks away where we went to enjoy the sunrises. ☀️ The only downside is the blinds above the bed needs dusted (badly) and there needs to be more towels and wash cloths in the cottage. Nobody has time to do laundry everyday. We are definitely planning on coming back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute beach shack
Lovely location, great rate. 2 big issues I wish I had known 1. Sleeping areas horrible , king mattress like a piece of sandwich bread, I slept on the floor. Sofa sleeper is about 20 years old just don’t pull it out. Had my daughter sleep on it as a couch since the mattress springs kept popping through. 2. There is NO internet company prepays for it, not through a normal company and it was not on. Both myself and my daughter had school work, my mom is stage 4 cancer, I am from Gulf shores and came down for her, this was not a pleasure trip but an emergency trip. We needed internet and although listing said they have it… they don’t. If I had known, just for that reason alone I would have booked elsewhere. Absolutely LOVE the location if it was for a pleasure trip and I didn’t need sleep or the internet I would have rated it a 10 of 10. Please replace the mattresses and make sure internet is paid prior to renting and I would totally stay again next time I needed to visit home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area and perfect view!
No Frills Such a cute little place with perfect views and area to swim right on the lagoon! Would be really cramped with 4 adults. Perfect for 2 adults and maybe suitable for 2 adults with a couple of smaller children. Internet is terrible! Television continued to show “No internet connection. Check home internet connection” so, no internet/Wi-Fi the entire stay. No help from 800 # and messages to host! We had decent weather. If you love to grill outdoors there is not a nice grill. There is a tiny little (maybe 12”) charcoal grill that sits about 4” from ground. Might as well just cook instead and get meal done a lot faster. No coffee pot that uses pods, only a coffee pot that uses paper filters. So plan on taking your own keurig type coffee maker or buy ground coffee and paper filters. Other than that, the place was clean and king bed was pretty comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wondeful stay!
This is our second time staying here and we could not have been happier! This year we brought additonal family to enjoy this perfect little bungalow! Always a pleasure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
The only thing they need is rugs to wipe your feet on to knock the sand off. We had a good time walking on shore and exploring
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Phyllis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but no frills!
Very very clean and relaxing view. Maybe our mistake but know that the “beach” is not on the ocean. It’s on the lee side of the peninsula. Short walk to the ocean beach. Water was peaceful and birds abound—pelicans, herons, seagulls with black heads, ducks. No frills at all though. Also bathtub does not work and dryer has no filter.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
Perfect spot to catch beautiful sunsets. Great location. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimbi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful evenings
Enjoyed sitting on the deck and the peacefulness of the lagoon in the mornings and evenings. Short walk to beach and convenient location. Cottage had all we needed for the four day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but…..
This property could definitely use some TLC. It sways when walking and moving f throughout the building, when laundry is being done, and when it’s windy. The furniture is mismatched and inadequate. The table provided for dining is so small that two plates barely fit. The hot water took forever to make its way to the bathroom sink and the kitchen sink. Some of the blinds need replacing as they are I operable. The front door is rotted in more than one spot and bugs have easy access. The eyesore that is behind this unit is slated to be torn down. It’s definitely not a selling point for this property. I would consider staying here again if these items were tended to.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Great views
I enjoyed the stay there. The detailed cleaning was lacking a little but the overall look and cleanliness of the place was acceptable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Allie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
PRIVATE BAY FRONT PARADISE
The place was in the perfect spot! Easy directions to get to, clean when we arrived, very peaceful surroundings and friendly neighbors near by! We felt like we were in our own little paradise. The view from the front windows and porch was amazing! Easy 5 min walk to the public beach if you wanted the waves of the ocean. Also, the sand bar was a few feet from our ocean view spot and a great place to lay out all day! The place was stocked with everything we needed except a dust pan and baking sheet. Little fixes. We will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Brandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the location!
Pros: Location on the end, nice balcony, nice appliances, clean, quiet, nice walk to the beach, large bed, peaceful! Cons: damaged house behind house is an eye sore, couch bed isn't very comfortable. Overall: we will be back to this location. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022