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Coastal cottage:3 min walk to beach & restaurants! POOL! Parking! By Hangout!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Interior
Welcome to Coral Dreams, a beautiful newer construction 3BR/4 BATH beach cottage offering the perfect setting for a relaxing vacation. This spacious home boasts deeded beach access, a community pool, and an oversized balcony overlooking the pool with ample seating.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10173 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

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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.

Coastal cottage:3 min walk to beach & restaurants! POOL! Parking! By Hangout!

Welcome to Coral Dreams—a whimsical 3BR/4 BATH beach cottage, where every nook exudes charm and relaxation! Standing tall with three stories of coastal delight, this haven is just a skip and a hop (or a 3-minute walk) from deeded beach access via a crosswalk.

Nestled in a prime locale, you're in for a treat with nature preserves, state parks, mini-golf, amusement parks, and tantalizing eateries—including the legendary Hangout—all within walking distance!

When you're not building sandcastles or exploring, dive into the community pool or sprawl out on the oversized balcony, offering ample space for lounging and laughter.

Coral Dreams isn't just a place—it's a memory-maker, designed with your comfort and joy in mind. Let the beachy vibes and playful charm whisk you away to a world of carefree bliss.


✨ TOP REASONS TO BOOK
🔢 Private access via a door code; No contact/Gov't ID required
✔️ Prime Location: Just a quick 5-minute stroll to the beach via a convenient crosswalk.
✔️ Community Pool: Step outside to enjoy the pool, perfect for a refreshing dip.
✔️ Two Ensuite King Bedrooms: Both king bedrooms feature private ensuite bathrooms, Smart TVs, and hotel-quality linens for ultimate comfort.
✔️ Hurricane-Resistant Construction: Modern and built for peace of mind.
✔️ Covered Balcony with Pool Views: Relax with morning coffee or evening cocktails overlooking the pool.
✔️ Beach Gear Included: Complimentary beach wagon, chairs, umbrella, towels, and BOGG beach bag
✔️ Fully Equipped Kitchen: Complete with coffee maker, Keurig, blender, spices, and more
✔️ Entertainment Galore: 60" Smart TVs in living room and bedrooms, Alexa for music and ambiance.
✔️ High-Speed Wi-Fi: Stay connected or stream your favorites with ease.
✔️ Dog-Friendly: One friendly pup welcome with approval and $150 pet fee.
✔️ Baby Friendly; Pack n Play w/ bassinet & High chair!
✔️ Laundry Room: Washer and dryer for your convenience.
✔️ Covered Parking: Space for up to four vehicles.
✔️ Privacy: Escape the crowds—no elevators, lines, or shared hallways here.

ABOUT THE HOUSE

LIVING AREA
Step into coastal comfort with light oak plank walls, a brand new teal sofa, and four plush swivel chairs—perfect for lounging after a beach day. A 65” Smart TV, stocked bookshelf, and games make it easy to unwind and have fun.

KITCHEN & DINING
Gather around the dining table for six or pull up a stool at the spacious island for four. The fully stocked kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and everything you need—from coffee makers to cookware—for a delicious home-cooked meal.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

🌴 Paradise Palm Master Suite (King + Ensuite):
This serene retreat features a plush memory foam mattress, blackout curtains, 60” Smart TV, and a private ensuite bath with a beautiful walk-in shower.

🪸 Coral Retreat Master Suite (King + Ensuite):
Relax in coastal elegance with a luxurious king bed, memory foam mattress, 60” Smart TV, and ensuite bathroom featuring granite counters and premium finishes.

🐚 Sea Shells Room (2 Full Beds):
Perfect for families or friends, this cheerful room includes two pillow-top full beds, a 60” Smart TV, and a shared bath with a tub/shower combo.

🦈 Baby Sharks Nook:
A fun twin bunk nook with adorable shark bedding—sure to delight younger guests!

OUTDOOR SPACE
Take in pool views from the spacious covered balcony, strung with twinkling lights and furnished with Adirondack chairs and a dining table. It’s the perfect spot for coffee at sunrise or cocktails at sunset.


OTHER DETAILS
📄 Rental Agreement: Once booked, you’ll receive a point of contact form and a short rental agreement to e-sign. This is for liability purposes only.
📍 Location: 473 E. 1st Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
✔️ Check-Out: Please check out by 10 AM.
✔️ Max Occupancy: Accommodates up to 10 guests.
✔️ Pet Policy: One dog allowed with prior approval and a $150 fee.
✔️ No Smoking: Smoking and vaping are not permitted.
✔️ No Parties or Events: To maintain a peaceful environment, parties and events are not allowed.
✔️ Quiet Hours: Please keep outdoor noise to a minimum after 11 PM.
✔️ Safety: Equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers.
✔️ Cleaning: Fresh linens, towels, and essentials are provided for your comfort.

BOOKING POLICY:
A 25% Deposit is due at booking with balance is due 45 days before arrival.
Deposits are fully refundable (less $99 cancellation fee) if cancelled 45 days before arrival.
A $200 security deposit hold (no funds are actually taken) is placed on your card 3 days before arrival, and released 5 days after departure.

CANCELLATION POLICY & TRIP INSURANCE: We recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances affecting your trip. No refunds will be given for weather, natural disasters, or travel delays.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,860 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

No Smoking, parties and events
Please follow check-out protocol

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: While Pets are welcome ($150 pet fee/pet-max of 1)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High chair/ Graco pack n play!

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 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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Gorgeous LUXE cottage; 2 min walk to the BEACH! Pool; Grill!

About the neighborhood

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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal cottage:3 min walk to beach & restaurants! POOL! Parking! By Hangout! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal cottage:3 min walk to beach & restaurants! POOL! Parking! By Hangout!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal cottage:3 min walk to beach & restaurants! POOL! Parking! By Hangout!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal cottage:3 min walk to beach & restaurants! POOL! Parking! By Hangout! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Coastal cottage:3 min walk to beach & restaurants! POOL! Parking! By Hangout! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Family vacation

We had a great stay here. Rupa sent clear instructions for our stay. Great food and shopping close by (definitely eat at Picnic Beach!). The beach access is very close and the pool was nice after beaching all day. The home itself was pretty well stocked. It could use a clean out in the closet under the home so you can actually see what all is there. Nice they had beach chairs and an umbrella. Definitely bring an umbrella or two as the beaches there don’t allow pop ups along the surf line (only umbrellas). Our other family members rented a different unit in the same complex that wasn’t as well stocked as ours was.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

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

Perfect location

Excellent property within easy walking distance to the beach and family-friendly restaurants. It's situated in a quiet neighborhood and has all the amenities needed for a family getaway. The owners' communication was thorough and timely, resulting in a seamless and wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Great location for families with kids

Great location with easy walk to beach and pool on site. Great setup for families with kids: Pack 'n Play and high chair for a baby, hallway bunkbed for older kids. Spacious and pleasant. Kitchen was clean and well stocked with dishes. Super easy check-in. No issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debora A.

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

Fantastic Family Fun

The description of the property was slightly incorrect, because the kitchen was so much better than expected. Fully equipped with everything we needed. We cooked all of our meals there, and had no issues with anything. The host responded immediately with any questions we had. Very spacious, great patio, plenty of extra space for family when they came to eat, or visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Great stay

Walking distance to everything. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Coral Dreams ❤️

The property was just what we needed on our family vacation. It is a lovely house in an excellent location with quick access to the beach and several restaurants and shops. The property owner was very friendly and helpful as well. I highly recommend Coral Dreams for your next visit to Gulf Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

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

Clean and close to everything

We really love this location! It is perfectly situated a nice walk from the downtown area and a short drive to the fishing pier. Plus, the beach is across the street! The house is impeccably clean with plenty of room to spread out including a large patio and four full bathrooms. Although the weather was cooler than we would have liked, time spent in this beautiful home still felt like a vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D., Bemidji, MN

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

Nice place to work remotely too.

My wife and I have used VRBO rentals many times to get away from the winter weather. We stayed the entire month of February 2021 here. This home is by far the nicest place that we have stayed, and I will say that we have stayed at some very nice places. I am a remote worker using a computer and video meetings most of the day, and the Internet was excellent for the purpose. I say this, because I rarely see reviews that say anything about the Internet speeds. I was getting (unlimited data) 11 Mbs down and 70+ Mbs up, for those that would care about this need. For the house itself, it was very clean, has a fully stocked kitchen with everything you will need. I think we bought a few Tupperware dishes we found that we needed and left them there for the next people who may need them. The house has many comfortable places to sit for reading and the beds were comfortable as well. We are walkers and hikers, and the Alabama Coastal Trails are all nearby, we visited many wonderful spots in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi from this location. Plenty to see. It is also, like many have said, very conveniently located for the Gulf Shores beaches. The hosts couldn't have been any easier to work with, as I asked many questions before I choose the home for our stay. I only had a minor Internet glitch that was immediately solved by contacting them. They text you and email you much of the information about the area and the home ahead of time that you need to know. We enjoyed our stay very much, and highly recommend this place for others to enjoy.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

T F.

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

A gem in Gulf Shores

This property was very clean, newer, well stocked and steps from the beach. The property manager Rupa was on top of all of the details and super responsive. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul f.

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

Cute cottage

Cute cottage with great amenities and a short walk to the beach. Great area awesome hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Amazing!

House was so much better than the photos even begin to portray! Beautiful, clean, and comfortable! 100% will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

madonna h.

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

Great location!

This was a perfect family vacation. With the little ones we needed to be within walking distance back and forth for naps. This was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Great Trip for families

We enjoyed our stay, loved the house and location, and would recommend this to anyone looking at the Gulf Shores.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larry G.

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

Golf Trip Successful

All good as advertised!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bo B.

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

Awesome

Rupa was amazing.... Along with the home, location, and decor! Will def rent this property again!! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Dennis M.

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

Gulf Shores Glam

Nice home, great location, excellant value.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

AliceMGraveley 5 G., Columbus, OH

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

Outstanding venue for a family vacation

The property was modern and immaculate with everything you need (and more) for an awesome family vacation. Everyone particularly enjoyed the pool just a few feet away. It was close to everything. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah G.

Clean and well stocked home.

We found this home to be very comfortable and spacious, even with 4 adults and 4 children. The beach access is just across the street, making it easy to spend the day in the sand
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018