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Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8

You will absolutely love staying at Blue Parrot #8, which is right on the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Blue Parrot #8 appeared on the TV show "Island Life" (Season 4 Episode 9). This beautiful spacious gulf front 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home sleeps 14 and is complete with everything you need to have a perfect beach vacation. The shared beach front swimming pool with comfortable lounge chairs is perfect for relaxing and playing (pool heater gas charge is $60/day extra). The two beautiful large decks provide uninterrupted breathtaking Gulf views of the sparkling waters and serene sugar white sand. The first level of the home offers a spacious and fully equipped kitchen. The lovely dining table seats ten and a cozy breakfast bar seats four to five. The large and open living area provides spectacular Gulf front views. (From the pool view, the unit is the left side of the duplex.)

As of January 2025, all furniture in the home is new except for the kitchen table. Also, all bathrooms have gone through full or partial renovations (new countertops, mirrors, faucets and light fixtures). [The exterior was painted from yellow to light blue. The video still needs to be updated.]

The main level of the home features 2 bedrooms, a full bath, a kitchen, a dining area and a living room. The first bedroom on the main level has a king size bed and the second bedroom on the main level is just off of the kitchen area and has two single beds. The 2 bedrooms on the main floor share a bathroom that is accessible from the hallway. The second level of the home features 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed, a private bath and a private gulf front deck. The middle bedroom has 2 bunk beds and the north bedroom has a king size bed and they share a full size bathroom between these two rooms. The layout and design of Blue Parrot #8 are perfect for comfort, privacy and entertaining. Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, only 1.8 miles from Highway 59, Blue Parrot #8 is a perfect beach house with all of the comforts and luxuries of home.

For technology lovers, the home has internet download speeds up to 1 GB and all 6 televisions are HD TVs each with YouTube TV provided and access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc.

The unit comes with bed linens (pillow cases, sheets and blankets) and bathroom linens (bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, and bath mats). Beach towels are not provided. One roll of toilet paper is provided per bathroom. Wash cloths, dish towels, a roll of paper towels, a packet of dish washing detergent and a small bottle of dish washing liquid are provided for the kitchen.

The unit also has a very large ground level storage room we call the "Toy Closet" (see picture). It is stocked with beach chairs, beach umbrellas, boogie boards, beach toys and pool toys for use by guests. This gives you more space in your vehicle during travel since you do not have to bring these items with you. You can also use this room to store your own things so you don't have to carry them inside the living space.

The AC does not have a min/max block so you can cool the unit to your desired temperature.

We look forward to hearing from you so we can help you have the greatest beach vacation ever!

Property manager

Alex and Susan Croxton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gulf Shores Beach, West Beach, and Lagoon Pass Park. Gulf State Park and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Beachfront! Near Town! Views! Heated Pool! 5Bd/3Bth #8 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexa T.

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

Great for families!

We had 3 families with 7 kids age ranges (0-4) and this place was great for us! Being right on the beach was perfect and everything provided was so convenient and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Spring Break

Beautiful home and perfect location! The description of the home is accurate. It was spacious and clean! I loved that there were beach chairs, towels, and toys for the kids. We will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Wonderful week of fun, sun and family

The house was great! Best stocked kitchen and storage room of any house I’ve ever stayed in! Wonderful place to call “Home” for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Great location

Great location , nice house for our family of 14, Beach 20 yards out the back door, pool in back yard for evening hangouts for the teens, tv in each room and walkable restaurant. Short drive for retail shopping and other attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake L.

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

Perfect

Great for a family of 6 adults, 7 kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family vacay 2024

We loved the property, it was great for our family! We have 6 grandchildren and loved being on the beach and close to everything! Walked for ice cream almost everyday!! Plenty of room and well stocked kitchen and beach closet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Location, Location, Location

Alex was great to work with, the place was in a great location, the pool was outstanding, walking to the beach anytime you felt like it was perfect, the kitchen was well stocked with every dish we needed, the grill worked great, the closet with beach stuff to use was bonus, the extra drink refrigerator was extremely useful, and even our neighbors were outstanding. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

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

First Family Vacay in 10

The location of the property was great! The property overall was great. The owner was great when an issue arose with our shared pool. The amount of kitchen supplies was outstanding! The grill was put to good use. The bedrooms were nice. My family really enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Leya P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Only one complaint

The only problem that we had was the lack of privacy on the deck. There needs to be some sort of a divider from the adjoining deck. We couldn’t hang out on the deck without having strangers there with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Blissful Beach Home

I would rent this again. We had one minor issue and Alex sent the handyman to fix it within a few hours. The property is welll maintained. The kitchen is the best stocked rental kitchen I have ever had. The view is amazing. There are tons of pool toys. They let you crank down the AC unlike some owners that lock you on on high heat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorene R.

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

Perfect family choice for ocean and pool and convenience

My family arrived at BlueParrot #8 finding a vacation home perfect for all of our needs. Kitchen was well equipped & 1st floor bedroom& full bath was much appreciated for grandparents. The view was lovely & We loved the area, having mostly families as well as convenience store within short walking distance, as well as ice cream. The pool shared by the duplex neighbors was heated & perfect for option when beach was off limits because of rip current. Alex was available and met our needs when we reported small maintenance issues. We would definitely choose this place again, as the location, view, and layout of the space was perfect for our family of 10.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

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

Seattle WA & Missouri trip to Alabama

Three families: 6 adults, 5 children included grandparents, son & daughter's families ranging in age from 2 to 11. Wonderful time. Plenty of pots/pans/dishes & utensils. Enough room for everyone, very well laid out. What you see is what you get - very nice! Owners gave heads-up on one lighting issue and it was addressed immediately. They are Great communicators. A week before our arrival they sent email with links to local activities - reinforced our planned activities and allowed us to reserve one activity in advance. Overall a great experience. I would go there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great stay with incredible view

The place was exactly like the description. It was spacious even with 8 adults and 5 kids. The view of the ocean was amazing. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray O.

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

Great Rental

This property was exactly as advertised. It is close to everything and peaceful at night! We will defiantly be booking again. Alex was great to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Great

Everything was great, enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis H.

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

Amazing beachfront property!

Hosts were amazing and responsive, the house was awesome, will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

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

Family vacation

Very nice property, plenty of room. Enjoyed having coffee on the deck and eating a meal outside. Having a pool and beachfront was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Enjoyed the week! Easy access to beach and shopping. Great house for a large group.

Easy and convenient
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Diane L.

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

Great vacation property

My family of 16 fit comfortably in the property. It was clean, well equipped and great location! We enjoyed the beach front and kids enjoyed the pool in the evening. Went ghost crab hunting and kids loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

APRIL V.

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

This was a very great place to stay! Very accommodating for all ages!

This was a great place to stay it was clean and the property owners made the process very smooth from booking through checkout!! It was very accommodating for all ages at the house and on the beach!! We will definitely be recommending this place to others and coming back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Fantastic location and house, great communication with property owner. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Amazing

The property is amazing. The location is amazing. We had 2 adults and 7 kids, everything was perfect! Will absolutely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022