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Tranquil Gulf escape with 2 decks, beach access nearby, central AC & free WiFi

Vacation home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Gulf Shores Beach

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Escape to 21 Palms and unwind in this Gulf Shores retreat. Soak up the salty breeze on the front or back deck with a favorite beverage, then cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen. With neutral tones, high-end furnishings, and coastal decor inside, you'll feel right at home.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61176 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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

Tranquil Gulf escape with 2 decks, beach access nearby, central AC & free WiFi

21 Palms

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A quiet escape to Gulf Shores never looked so good, so make your way to 21 Palms and make the best memories with loved ones today. Whether you have come to hit the beach from sunup to sundown, check out the local shops and restaurants, or simply relax at home base, this will be the perfect jumping-off point for a variety of adventures.

When you aren't working on your tan or exploring the main drag of this coastal town, spend a bit of time soaking up the salty breeze on the front or back deck with a favorite beverage and book in hand. Inside, neutral tones, high-end furnishings, and coastal decor will greet you with open arms to provide the utmost comfort for each lucky guest. When mealtimes come around, showing off your culinary skills will be a blast with a stove, full fridge, dishwasher, and ample counter space for meal prep. Not to mention, the rest of the gang can hang out and watch favorite shows and movies on the TV in the adjacent living room as dinners are cooking. A dedicated workspace is also available for guests. At night, rest up in the bedrooms, each of which has been outfitted with a new, firm mattress.

No shortcuts were taken when it comes to comfort and style here at 21 Palms, so book your stay while it is available!

THINGS TO KNOW
There is a smoke-free property.
This home is available for long term rentals from January 1 - March 31.
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,176 square feet

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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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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

78910

About the neighborhood

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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Zooland Mini Golf - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Gulf escape with 2 decks, beach access nearby, central AC & free WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Gulf escape with 2 decks, beach access nearby, central AC & free WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Gulf escape with 2 decks, beach access nearby, central AC & free WiFi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Gulf escape with 2 decks, beach access nearby, central AC & free WiFi located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach, and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Tranquil Gulf escape with 2 decks, beach access nearby, central AC & free WiFi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This condo was amazing! We're already planning a return trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellie H.

Wonderful location!

Wonderful property! So close to the beach, walking distance from restaurants, coffee shops, souvenir shops. Was clean when we arrived, easy check in and check out. Absolutely LOVED this place and its location. Would certainly recommend!!
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10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Great house

Clean house, close to the beach, good amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie I.

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

Cute little beach house

We really enjoyed Palms 21. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Crystal G.

No wifi

Overall stay was great. Besides for no wifi.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

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

Great time

The house was very clean. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Relaxing at the beach

Cool & very windy in February. House had plenty of room & was mostly comfortable.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Johnny H.

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

Spring Break 2025

The house was nice amd perfect location.Needs tv in the other 2 bedrooms and more towels. Overall a great and wonderful house. Thanks The Heards
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin D.

Great stay!

The house was extremely clean.. I was very impressed with it
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

Family of 4

Loved the setup of this place. Kids stayed downstairs and we got a cozy little place to ourselves upstairs.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Family Beach Trip

We will definitely be back and book this house! It’s in perfect location with everything you need for the beach. Thank you so much!
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10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Beautiful home

21 Palms is a well decorated house in great condition with easy and quick access to the beach. It was well maintained and extremely clean. The outdoor shower is very helpful to clean off the sand and we enjoyed both porches on the house as well.
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10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Perfect for family of 5.

Plenty of space for a family with 3 grown children, nicely decorated, and well within walking distance of the beach, food and other coastal attractions, as well as nightlife. The outdoor shower was an excellent bonus we used often. And very nice to have the wagon and beach stuff to carry chairs across the street. We would gladly return to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Neil O.

Poor service

The proximity to the beach was great,about 3 min. walk.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

aaron h.

So clean and nice!

This house was so clean (I'm a clean freak and was worried) but all of the bedding and towels were crisp and white, clean floors, clean bathrooms! The outside is also so convent (you can sit on the porch). The garage had a wagon full of everything you could need for the beach! (paddle boards, tubes, chairs, umbrellas, etc). The walk to the beach is under five minutes, it's right across from a beautiful beach. Would recommend this place! Can't wait to book again on our next stay!

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Comfortable

How was comfortable and roomy. Only dislike was we wished the outside shower worked to help elevate sand in the house. Other than that it was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Omar K.

21 Palms

Firstly, don’t rely on previous reviews regarding the amenities at the beach house. No beach accessories are available; you’ll need to bring and buy your cooking condiments if you plan to cook anything. The house itself is comfortable if you’re mainly using it for sleeping, but it wasn’t immaculate when we arrived—there were even beer cans left on the patio, and the rest of the house could have used a little extra attention. The location is convenient, though; you must cross a main road to reach the public access beach parking lot.
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6/10 Okay

Kelley E.

Vacation

The home was clean. It had basic kitchen equipment, new bath linens, all the things it listed. It’s a quick trip to the beach. We enjoyed the games and over all had a good time here. We did find that the water pressure was not the best and two out of the three beds were not comfortable. The motel across the street also had very bright lights at night. This wasn’t a bad place to stay and we would stay again, if the beds were better.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great House, But a Few Simple Things Could Make It Fantastic

First of all, the house and location are great- 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom just a block from the beach with two covered vehicle spaces. We were there for a beach volleyball tournament, which was just a 10-12 minute walk. Covered front and back porches were great places for a morning cup of coffee or to watch a passing rain shower. The only downsides were that 1) the unit could have been cleaner (hair in the showers and on the linens) and 2) a lack of communication from the hosting company. Vacasa reached out to inquire about cleanliness with a rating scale a few hours after check in. At that time, we had not yet noticed the master shower had hair in it nor had we pulled back any covers to reveal stained linen and hair in the sheets on a downstairs bed, so we gave it a clean rating. After discovering these a few hours later, we changed the rating and a Vacasa team member reached out immediately indicating that a local person would be in contact the following morning. No one ever did reach out throughout our stay, and we simply dealt with the issues. Also just a note, the kitchen, while having basic necessities for cooking, does not have any other items you may expect from staying at other VRBO properties, like salt/pepper, extra paper towels, or trash bags. The listing didn’t say that they did have these items, but this is just something that we would’ve like to read on a review so we were better prepared. All in all, it’s a great house in a great location!
Back porch
Front of the house from the street
Outdoor shower in carport area
Back porch
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara V.

Perfect house for Beach Vacation

We loved this house! Great location only a few minute walk to beach and away from the traffic. Decor was very tasteful and comfortable. We would stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Angel J M.

Great location!

The house was very nice, but wasn’t very clean. No front access or handicap assessable. Queen beds weren’t very comfortable. Back deck to pond was nice, but didn’t allow complete access to it without walking through the weeds. Just a walk to the beach was nice and in the heart of everything. Over all had a great time.