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Beachfront and Updated!

Vacation home on the beach, with water park

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Located at 5292 Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores AL, The Commodore West is a beachfront haven with incredible views through its wall of windows. Dine with the group at the massive dining table or prep meals in the kitchen's unique large counter space. Enjoy granite and stainless steel appliances throughout, as well as new hard surface flooring and interior paint.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18217 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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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 and Updated!

Offered by Coastal View Vacations, Gulf Shores AL

The Commodore West is the perfect large group vacation destination. This 5-bedroom 4 bath beach front beauty has all the elements needed for a fabulous beach vacation. Be sure to check out the "Rachel", a schooner that ran aground in 1923 and has been parked in front of the Commodore ever since.

The first level of this duplex features incredible views with a wall of windows. When you are seated at the massive dining table, you'll be able to dine with a great view. There is additional counter seating so everyone can enjoy mealtime together. The kitchen has a unique, large prep counter for those nights when you are staying in for dinner. Or it can serve as a convenient buffet counter for casual dining. You'll be pleased to discover hard surface flooring through out, granite kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances.



There is also a large pantry, washer and dryer and full bath on this first level.

Head to the second level and you'll find the master suite. A king size bed and balcony access make this the perfect retreat. The full bath features a garden tub, double vanity, stall shower and private water closet.

Also on the second level are two king rooms that share a hall bath.

Continue on to the third level and you'll discover the bunkroom and another room with a king bed. The bunkroom houses two twin/twin/twin bunks and a full/full bunk with a twin trundle.

* Non- Family Groups under the age of 25 are considered with a refundable security deposit. Please inquire.
* Snowbird-friendly. Please inquire for special pricing.

The Commodore is located at 5292 Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores AL 36542

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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 ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,333 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: 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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
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

2864-230978

About the neighborhood

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge showing a garden
    Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama
    Fort Morgan Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fort Morgan which includes heritage elements and military items
    Fort Morgan
    9 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Gulf State Park
    Gulf State Park
    19 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach
    Gulf Shores Beach
    21 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sassy Bass
    6 min drive
  • Jesse’s On The Bay
    9 min drive
  • Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan
    6 min drive
  • The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club
    5 min drive
  • Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront and Updated! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront and Updated!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront and Updated!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront and Updated! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

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Beachfront and Updated! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Florencia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to have a large family get together
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi T.

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

Perfect Family Stay

Great location right on the water, plenty of room for the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

An Excellent Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place is excellent. Very clean! Would recommend for large families!

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

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

Right on the beach

The property was just what we were looking for. Right on the beach, tons of space and quiet. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Perfect place for multi family

We had 4 families with kids stay. It was a great house to fit all of us. Loved that we were sure to on the beach and the kids could easily walk up to the house by themselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William F.

Great Christmas Gettogether

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very pleasant experience in a very well-equipped house on a lovely section of beach. The manager was helpful and gave good advice about activities.

8/10 Good

sarah t.

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

Excellent vacation

Commodore West checked all of our boxes. We loved being right on the beach and the covered porches were amazing! We enjoyed watching the dolphins cruising the sand bar and saw lots of marine life. The only complaints we had were some places in the house were not the cleanest but it was nothing to ruin our fun. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mildred w.

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

Lots of stairs at the beach

Great location but neighborhood was unkept. Property needed some upkeep especially on the decks. Plenty of space for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Awesome beach front location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house will accomodate very large groups. The location is located right on the beach. Very private and the area is not congested.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

great beach vacay!

This was a great house for our crowd! Beds were comfortable, ample bathroom space and the house was clean. Loved the big table where we could eat meals together and play games! Kitchen was well stocked w utensils, cookware, bakeware, cutting boards and even small appliances like blender and hand mixer*. Next time we visit, I would love to see hooks in the bathrooms for enough towels and bathing suits for the number of people possibly using each bathroom. We'll be back :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anna Z.

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

The Commodore West

The location was great - right on the beach! Quiet, not alot of people around. Would be nice if there was a wooden walkway built to just beyong the sand dune. Was a little tiresome trek getting to the water! One thing was the AC was having a hard time keeping up. There wasnt adequate blinds/curtains on the windows to help reflect the heat/help keep the house cool. (The main cooling problem was in the Master bedroom...) So you were super hot outside and came into a warmer than normal house! The manager offered to have the repairman come but we determined it was just hot outside and we dealt with it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Our New Favorite!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay here! The home sleeps so many, but we only had 8 people and it still felt very cozy. The home is updated, and there is plenty of space for large groups. The kitchen had most everything we needed and it is very close to a market/restaurant for the last minute things we needed. We don’t leave much, but Walmart and big grocery stores are only 25 mins away along with LOTS of things to do, so you aren’t far from anything. We LOVE that this home is directly on the beach, and the views from the living room/Kitchen and the master bedroom are amazing! Even if the weather was bad we could still see the beautiful beach really well. Allison, the property manager, came by and checked on us and we found her to be so lovely and helpful! The home was clean and had lots of towels! We are so thankful that the home is pet friendly because we do not vacation without our pup, she’s part of the family and LOVES the beach! We go every year! The only tiniest thing that we would love to see is a little more decor, throw blankets, and a new recliner, but that definitely won’t stop us from staying here again! We’ve been going to this beach area for 6 years in a row and I think it’s our new favorite beach place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Lilla's Lawn & Landscape LLC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on a quite beach. we will definetly rebook
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What great property!!! We had parents, teens and small ones, age 4-10. We had plenty of room for all. Beds were comfortable, kitchen had all we needed. Nothing bad to say about any part of the home. Views were just like the pics....step out the door onto the beach. Loved it all and would recommend to anyone with a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler P.

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

Great stay

Great location and accessibility! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hollie T.

Perfect Stay on the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Family group of twelve had a wonderful time just steps from the beach! The view was perfect and the beach was uncrowded. The house was spacious, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked for everything we needed. We hope to return in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at The Commodore West! The house was spacious, clean, and perfect for our family. The only thing we wished for was a bedroom on the bottom floor for those who struggle with stairs, but everything else was wonderful.The beach view was stunning—hearing the waves and watching sunsets from the balcony made every day special. Being right on the sand made it easy to relax, take walks, and let the kids play.We also loved how close the property is to Fort Morgan, one of our favorite places to visit in Gulf Shores. The history and views there are incredible, and it’s so convenient being just down the road.The home had everything we needed: a well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and a host who made sure everything was ready. The location was close to restaurants, shopping, and attractions, yet still peaceful.This was one of our favorite beach trips, and we’d absolutely recommend The Commodore West to anyone looking for a relaxing Gulf Shores getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luke N.

Fire Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved our stay at the commodore West. There was so much room for 4 families to have their own bedroom and all the kids to have their own bunk room. The best part was being steps away from the beach and also being able to leave our tents and chairs there over night. We have already booked for the exact same time next year and we are counting down the days already. 10/10 experience!

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Wonderful stay

Had a great stay. Everything was as described. We look forward to booking this property again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mallory F.

Great rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was absolutely wonderful. The management company was extremely responsive. The house itself was very clean and well kept. So much space inside - perfect for our group (6 adults, 2 kids) but could have very easily and comfortably accommodated more. We will definitely rebook this one!

10/10 Excellent

Frances L., Vicksburg, MS

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

This is a great property.

We had a wonderful time. I stayed with my children and grandchildren. It is a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Wonderful property! Plenty of kitchen items! Loved the space! Practically no one on the beach!

First famiky vacation in 20+ years! Enjoyed having family in such a spaceous place. Great location! Had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kelley A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house itself is large and spacious; however, there are lots of stairs. Stairs lead into the property, followed by two more flights. There are no bedrooms on the first floor. The house is basically clean, but some dishes in the cabinets were filthy. The towels are OLD and very thin. One towel I opened had a long human hair in the middle of it. We still had a great time, and I was very impressed with the management. We received a text at least an hour before check-in letting us know the code to get in. They brought extra remotes and were prompt in letting us know of a water outage that might affect the house. The beach is extremely close and has very few people. It is family and dog-friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary C.

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

Quick family beach trip

The property was a good value. Needs some painting and updating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay

Property was very nice, furniture was a little rough but I think they are updating everything soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023