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Private Pup Fenced Yard, Huge screen porch, Beautiful House!

Vacation home in Gulf Shores with kitchen and patio

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Located just a stone's throw from the highway, this beautiful beachy home is about 3 miles from the beach. With its huge screened porch and fully fenced backyard, it's perfect for dogs and people alike to unwind. Take advantage of the kitchen equipped with all you need, washer and dryer included.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private Pup Fenced Yard, Huge screen porch, Beautiful House!

Welcome to Smooth Sail-Inn...Totally Unique! A stone's throw off the highway...a world away from the CROWDS. About 3 miles from the Beach,, It's Smooth Sail-In' !...and just let the TRAFFIC keep going. Beautiful , Beachy Home, Huge SCREENED porch! Totally FENCED back yard. DOGS and People are WELCOME! We have 3 other houses in the neighborhood and we're honored with over 300 five star reviews! They can't all be wrong 🤗. Come stay away from the FRAY! NO hunting for a condo PARKING spot, NO THUNDERFOOTS upstairs, NO screaming in the halls, NO waiting for an elevator. You'll love this house! You can walk to Target, Movies, Books a Million, Publix, a whole bunch of eateries and shopping , and the beach is less than 4 miles away! Sleeps 6 with 2 queen beds and 2 twins. Kitchen is fully equipped, washer and dryer too. The Peace and Quiet, the Convenience of the Location, and the WOW when you walk in the front door, will make you GLAD you found this place !

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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 sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
There's just a couple requests here. We don't post checkout instructions at the house, cause who wants to read about that on day one? Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please ask if large/more than 2 NO CATS NO CATS

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Just Turn Inn! Fenced Yard Beautiful House Perfect Location

About the neighborhood

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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pirate's Island Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gulf Shores Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Craft Farms Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lulu's Gulf Shores - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pub 6 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Savanna - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jack's Gulf Shores - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Toro Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Pup Fenced Yard, Huge screen porch, Beautiful House! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Pup Fenced Yard, Huge screen porch, Beautiful House!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pup Fenced Yard, Huge screen porch, Beautiful House!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pup Fenced Yard, Huge screen porch, Beautiful House! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf, and The Track Family Recreation Center. Craft Farms Golf Club and Gulf Shores Welcome Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Private Pup Fenced Yard, Huge screen porch, Beautiful House! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home, perfect location, perfect hosts. Home was super clean, conveniently located, the hosts made sure everything was perfect at all times. Couldn’t have been happier!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

M. E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was comfortable, convenient, and amazing. We appreciated being able to bring our pets without encountering any difficulties. This place perfectly embodied our home away from home. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elease K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We enjoy each trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace

We loved the peace and quiet. You felt very secluded, but right by the main road to get to all the fun and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Accommodations

This place was darling, centrally located to all we wanted to do and so comfy and relaxing. Our hosts were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than advertised.

Very clean set up perfect for people and pups!! We will definitely go back! Owner very nice about checking in to see if we needed anything but we didn't as everything we needed was there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Great location to all things to do. Shopping, beach, state park all close by.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan C., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We loved staying here over the Thanksgiving holiday. The screened in porch was lovely & the kitchen was well-stocked. We’ll stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for an extended stay!

Everything was as advertised and the owner was super to deal with. Great place to spend time with family and our dog loved it too.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerry r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

close to the beach

a great way to join family from 3 states.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to the Beaches

Very comfortable and close to the Beaches and restaurants. Our dogs enjoyed the outdoors with the fenced in yard and porch.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John and Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Quiet Location

Well maintained
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AWESOME!!!!!!

Everything was awesome. Great place, great location. Close to everything. Awesome neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Gulf Shores ranch

Very clean, well stocked home. Owner was responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

Beautiful cottage home tucked away from the busy main road, but convenient to everything! Beach decorated and has everything you could need for a vacation. Amazing screened in back porch! A must stay if visiting the area! Felt like home!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

COZY GETAWAY

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely property in Gulf Shores. David & Sheryl were great hosts! Very comfortable and perfect in every way for our needs! Hope we can come back next year!!
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Pleasant experience

Very positive communication with owner.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house was clean, kitchen was well stocked, David was very friendly and checked in with us after we arrived to make sure everything was as expected. No issues! Very close to restaurants and close enough to the beach to enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jims A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AT

Owner was great , house very clean, a great place for pets , only sorry it is rented out for next year !
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach trip

David was wonderful to work with and very quick and responsive with communication. The house was very clean and very well stocked. We loved being able to bring our dogs along and have a fenced in yard for them too.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

Everything was great. Home was beautiful. When we couldn't find a blender to make our milkshakes. David brought one to us. Any questions we had he answered for us. Will stay there again next year. Minnie loved the fenced back yardwhere she could run and play.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house.

Our stay was absolutely fantastic. We had a great time and the house was perfect for us and we didn't have any problems with the property. David and Sheryl are fantastic to rent from. This is our second time to rent from them but not our last.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Terrific Retreat

The property was exactly as listed. Good location. while not a beach home, it was just a short drive and quite convenient. David was outstanding with touching base with us.... before, during and after our stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023