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PERFECT BEACH WEATHER~Fall is in the Air~On the Beach~LOWER RATES ~4BR4Bath

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Smart TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
On the beach, sun-loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪10 min drive‬

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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.

PERFECT BEACH WEATHER~Fall is in the Air~On the Beach~LOWER RATES ~4BR4Bath

This beautifully decorated 2-story, 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home sits directly on the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. By the Sea is located 4.2 miles on west beach from Hwy 59. Located on the main floor is the living and dining area, kitchen to include separate ice maker, laundry room and one of the two master suites, queen bedroom with private bath. The living, dining and kitchen are open and quite spacious. Floor to ceiling windows and doors on the south wall provides wonderful views of the Gulf and large sun deck.

All bedrooms are Gulf-front with private baths and balconies. Two master suites (one on the first floor and one on second floor) with double vanities, walk in showers and soaker tubs. Each have king beds. The bedroom on the southwest side of first floor has queen bed with private bath. The bedroom on the second floor southwest side has twin with a trundle and private bath. In addition on the second floor overlooking the first floor living area is a loft sitting area with tv, sleeper sofa and sleeper chair. This loft area provides a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico and beautiful white sandy beac
This holiday home's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Gulf Shores Beach. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 9 minutes from Gulf State Park
PERFECT BEACH WEATHER~Fall is in the Air~On the Beach~LOWER RATES ~4BR4Bath offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Upon departure all trash must be taken to outdoor cans, dishes cleaned and put away.
No parking on the street.
Minimum age 25 to rent this property

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed
Allowed with prior approval and event fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Allowed with prior approval and event fee
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Special 299/nt Sea 4 Br/4 Bath sleeps 12 House Gulf Shores
Beautiful Gulf Shores Beach House sleeps 12
Beautiful House sleeps 12
Beautiful Gulf Shores Beach sleeps 12
Beautiful Gulf Shores Beach House~sleeps 12 Gulf Shores
Special~$299/nt~by THE Sea~4 Br/4 Bath~sleeps 12
Special Jan/feb Rates~$299/nt or $3600/mo~by THE Sea~4 Br/4 Bath
Special~$299/nt~by THE Sea~4 Br/4 Bath~sleeps 12
Special Jan/feb Rates~$299/nt or $3600/mo~by THE Sea~4 Br/4 Bath
Beautiful Gulf Shores Beach House~sleeps 12
Special~$299/nt~by THE Sea~4 Br/4 Bath~sleeps 12
Special Jan/feb Rates~$299/nt or $3600/mo~by THE Sea~4 Br/4 Bath

Reviews

PERFECT BEACH WEATHER~Fall is in the Air~On the Beach~LOWER RATES ~4BR4Bath Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great trip. House was clean. Had a great view of the ocean
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach view was amazing. Great spot that was close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, great location and host was amazing. Will be back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the most wonderful stay. The host was so helpful and responded quickly when I had any questions. We had the most precious welcome gifts and the house was literally perfect! Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Darin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Won’t be a return customer because the Dunes are too high, Internet spotty at best, air conditioning not up to par in upstairs bedrooms - the downstairs areas and bedrooms were very clean and comfortable- kitchen was clean and had most everything you would need - we had a great time and spent a lot of time on the beach but high dunes and no board walk - we knew there would be no board walk, but the photos are mis leading when it comes to the hight of the dunes - which are not easy to climb for older folks -the beach can’t be seen from the living areas except on the top floor-Overall it was a good experience- just a few minor things that were disappointing-
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful property, with a great view of the beach! The house was well stocked, and the property manager, Lisa was very responsive and helpful! We had a great family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful house and a great location. It was perfect for our family,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was Beautiful and perfectly located. The kitchen was stocked efficiently. The bedrooms were comfortable and cozy. Bathrooms were very clean. The loft area was perfect for the kids to hang out and play games. Twin bedroom was perfect for the kids. Check in and out was easy. Lisa was a great hostess
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is AMAZING! My family had the best time. Would recommend! Don’t waste your time on renting a condo, THIS is the place that provides luxury, comfort, and unlimited wildlife sightings! The BEST!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was nice. Kitchen equipped. Beds comfortable. Could have used a little more water pressure in shower but no big deal. Only negative was large groups of people coming from across the street walking directly in the back yard of house and parking their entire families directly in front of the chairs we had rented. The whole beach was open and they literally sat directly in front of us. They rented bay side houses but wanted beach front access I suppose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations and wonderfully kept property. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great peaceful location

The house was perfect for our family. Our son and his family had the upstairs and we were downstairs. It was a perfect location to be near our other family. I never get tired of the view of the water so peaceful. We love the beach and can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow, what a trip!

This beachfront home was a vacation to remember! Beaches were quiet and empty. Lisa Ray was responsive and great to deal with. She went the extra step with the little touches she adds to make your trip memorable. This is a trip my girls will be talking about for years to come. Plenty of space! Hoping to get the opportunity again sooner than later. Thank you Lisa Ray!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KATHI R.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful house with views of the ocean in every room. The house had everything you need for a week or longer. Even though you had houses right next to you, the beach was very private. Lisa stayed in touch the entire stay. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic time!

Everything was as advertised! We contacted the host a couple times and she was very quick to respond and solve our issue. Very private on the beach, we saw dolphins jumping, stingrays, lots of crabs and seashells. The grandkids loved it all.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S., United States/Maplesville, Al

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother's Day Getaway

Everything was as listed. Beautiful home and location. We will be back. I hope soon... Thanks Lisa!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice Family Vacation

Our family had a nice time at Gulf Shores. It’s easy to enjoy being right on the beach. The house we stayed at had a great layout with all rooms facing the ocean as well as two master bedrooms - a big plus. There was also plenty of beach chairs available so we did not have to rent them and the deck had some newer furniture that was not shown in the booking photos.That said our review rating is a little lower because we did notice some maintenance opportunities that would make this an even better experience. Top Few:1. The dining and family rooms have furniture with upholstery that is worn or losing support. 2. Rusty furniture on the deck could be removed, since there is newer furniture already available.3. Prune items from the kitchen/beach closet to include choiceful items that are in great condition. The beach closet was so full we could not access much of what was in there and some items were rusty/broken. Suggest addition of drinking glasses, though there are many mugs available.4. The water hose to wash off sand was leaking and the system was duct taped to a pole. 5. One of the windows looking out at the ocean was dirty or damaged - which was noticeable anytime you look at the ocean.6. The owner has a video camera on the deck - a pro or con for some.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vania M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Family Get Away

This was the greatest place my family has ever stayed. We travel the entire US. Our amazing host gave us all imperative infomation on a timely manner. As we explored the beautiful house there was a note with a varity of snacks. As we opened the fridge there was a bottle of wine.. this was such a great experience for my kids and
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best beach house!

We loved the ocean view from every bedroom, living room and loft! The host had a basket of snacks and treats waiting for us! There were beach chairs and toys for us to borrow as well as corn hole boards for our family championship! We hope to go back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness

Destination wedding

We stayed a week here for a destination wedding for our daughter the house was great the beach was beautiful definitely would stay again. The size was perfect for my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another perfect stay.

This is our third time staying at By the Sea. The hostess is amazing. And the view is unbelievable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

House was very comfortable. The few things we didn't understand about the property, Lisa was very quick to respond with answers. Every bedroom has a view and is very well equipped for your beach stay! We will book this property again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024