You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
BEAUTIFUL BEACH WEATHER~Right on the Beach~September 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
BEAUTIFUL BEACH WEATHER~Right on the Beach~September 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
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
BEAUTIFUL BEACH WEATHER~Right on the Beach~September LOWER RATES ~4BR4Bath Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 162 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 162 reviews
8 - Good
17
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 162 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Marci E.
20 Aug 2025
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
Marci E.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melanie M.
17 Aug 2025
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!
Melanie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori J.
2 Aug 2025
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.
Lori J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chase F.
15 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations and wonderfully kept property. Will be staying here again!
Chase F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teresa M.
1 Jul 2025
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.
Teresa M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joey K.
24 Jun 2025
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!
Joey K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
KATHI R.
16 Jun 2025
KATHI R.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
16 Jun 2025
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.
Michelle M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacy E.
2 Jun 2025
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.
Stacy E.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beverly S., United States/Maplesville, Al
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mother's Day Getaway
Everything was as listed. Beautiful home and location. We will be back. I hope soon... Thanks Lisa!
Beverly S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Lori T.
2 Apr 2025
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.
Lori T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vania M.
1 Apr 2025
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
Vania M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole W.
15 Mar 2025
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.
Nicole W.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trish W.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Trish W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sara
9 Dec 2024
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.
Sara
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cherie W.
1 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Another perfect stay.
This is our third time staying at By the Sea. The hostess is amazing. And the view is unbelievable.
Cherie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
10 Oct 2024
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!
Mike M.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
eric b.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf shores yellow house
We had a great time at this property. Beach access is great and all the amenities of town are right there too. There were beach chairs, toys, grill, etc so you don’t have to pack everything to go to the beach for a few days.
eric b.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Kim C.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Labor Day and family fun!
Very clean, well stocked in kitchen, close to the beach!
Kim C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth D., Edgewood,KY USA
1 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Shores Getaway
The house is very nice, plenty of room for all of us. The beach area right outside the house is very private, which was so nice. The owner was quick to respond when we had an issue with the A/C and was even able to send someone out on Sunday to check it for us.
Beth D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
BJ G.
31 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
We enjoyed our stay and loved that the house was right on the beach. Our adult children and grandchildren had a wonderful time hanging out and catching up. We saw dolphins from the decks every morning. We had a wonderful time.
BJ G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ronald P.
20 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating
It was very nice. Everything was there. The owner went the extra mile to help and make our stay better.
Ronald P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Ronald C.
16 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
The location of the property is excellent, it was a very easy process to acquire the property. The owner is very accommodating. The only complaints I have is the condition of The home it self. at one time it was A beautiful property, but currently it does need quite a few repairs, and is set for 12 people which one advertises, but we all had to buy additional paper products for the bathrooms. And last night enough, sheets, and pillows for this many people. The pictures that are listed when advertise what appeared to be pictures when the home was new, not in its current state. And also advertises there is or shows in the pictures there is an empty lot beside it. There is not. But our family had a great time.
Ronald C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Doreen B.
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoy the beach
Very nice house plenty of space for family kitchen well stocked enjoyed the stay
Doreen B.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Jami E.
23 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
We had a great time but was dissatisfied that a lot of the lighting doesn’t work. The lights turn off and on and don’t work most of the time. In the room upstairs that has the twin beds the outlets pop and spark when phone chargers are plugged in. I just feel for the amount of money we paid that there would be light bulbs in the fan in the living room there were light bulbs that were out in other areas. There is water damage spots on the walls and holes in the walls in bathroom. Just was expecting nicer for $6000 plus a week. Location is great and great view.