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Heatable Pool, Big Fenced Yard, Beachview 'When Pigs Fly' FREE Golf & Activities

Heatable Pool, Big Fenced Yard, Beachview 'When Pigs Fly' FREE Golf & Activities

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When Pigs Fly Gulf Shores
Pool, Outdoor Dining and Hammock for Relaxing in the sun
When Pigs Fly View from South
Downstairs Kitchen and Breakfast Bar
Downstairs Breakfast Bar and Kitchen

Overview of Heatable Pool, Big Fenced Yard, Beachview 'When Pigs Fly' FREE Golf & Activities

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationGulf Shores Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationHangout Music Fest5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaterville USA6 min drive
  • AirportPensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bottom Floor Living Room 2 Twin Air Mattresses

Bottom Floor Master King

Bottom Floor Middle Queen

Bottom Floor Queen

Top Floor Living Room Queen Sleeper Sofa

Top Floor Master King

Top Floor Middle Queen

Top Floor Queen

4 bathrooms

Bottom Floor Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Bottom Floor Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Heatable Pool, Big Fenced Yard, Beachview 'When Pigs Fly' FREE Golf & Activities

You'll love the PRIVATE Pool & Short Distance to the Beach at our Gulf Shores Vacation Rental beach duplex. Renovated in Spring 2021. We are lucky to have our own pool, just for our duplex, looking south toward the Gulf. We are only 2 rows of houses from the Gulf, about 200 yards back from the beach. You'll find public beach access at each end of the block.

Plus you'll have FREE Golf and Activities every day of your stay to make it even better (value of up to $700/day). **Not available for Jan/Feb long-term rentals.

Great private pool that you can heat the pool for $50/nt plus tax.

When Pigs Fly is a stacked duplex, one floor over the other with the same basic floor plan except that the upstairs has stairs to the Rooftop Crow's Nest with Panoramic Views of the Beach & Little Lagoon. Each half has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and sleeps 6-8.

Each half has:
*Spacious Living Area with French doors to a Wide Beachview Covered Porch
*Large Fully-Equipped Kitchen
*Spacious King Master Bedroom w/TV, Private Bath & French doors to a Beachview Porch
*2nd Queen Bedroom
*3rd Queen Bedroom
*Full-Size Laundry Room
*Smaller Lagoon-View Porch
*WIFI

With the recent renovation we have eliminated the twin bed bedrooms and 1 of the sleeper sofas to better fit the requests of our guests. There are 2 twin air mattresses available instead of the second sleeper sofa.

The Upper Unit has a Jetted Tub in the Master Bath, a separate prep sink and Undercounter Ice Maker in the kitchen island and Stairs to a Rooftop Crow's Nest. You'll also find a sleeper sofa on this level. There are Covered Porches on each floor for Enjoying the Wonderful Views, Gulf Breezes and Sound of the Surf. We have Covered Parking for up to 4 cars plus additional parking for a Boat Trailer or 2 more cars.

Outside, around the Private Pool, there is also a Poolside Table & Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Charcoal Grill & a shaded Picnic Table under the house. You are welcome to use our assortment of Beach Chairs, Beach Carts & Pool Toys during your stay at When Pigs Fly.

Please note we are unable to rent to unchaperoned college groups or groups under the age of 25. Maximum of 12 adults. No bachelor or bachelorette parties. Hangout Festival weekend there is a $1000 refundable security deposit.

Our duplex is conveniently located in the Family-Friendly West Beach area of Gulf Shores, 2.3 miles west of Hwy 59. This section of West Beach has no condos, no crowds, just 4 rows of houses between the Gulf on the South & Little Lagoon on the North and Beautiful White Sand Beaches. It is Close to Restaurants, Shopping including a Major Outlet Center, Attractions, and just a block to a Good Fishing spot.

Property manager

Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 7 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 6 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hangout - 6 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner - 5 min drive
  • Pink Pony Pub - 6 min drive
  • De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 5 min drive
  • Burger King - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Raymond G.

Gray/Thompson 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: Very nice home with plenty of space and amenities. Very clean well stocked with basic needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CORISSA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break getaway
House is wonderful. Clean, spacious, nice outdoor space, short walk to the beach. Communication with property owner was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Family Christmas Present
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time staying at this property. The house offered everything our group of 9 needed for the week. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G., Peru, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Is this heaven….no it’s Gulf Shores!
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, everything was perfect a bit pricey but very nice. Might need to update the furniture sooner than later but nice. Have to watch parking meters and speed limits are very tight!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Amye A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Fall Break
The property worked for us, but was not quite as nice as the pictures seemed. I did not realize before we got there that there would be no way to access the upstairs unit without using the outside stairs. Therefore, we were a little more separated from the rest of the family than what we were hoping. The location was nice. It was within walking distance to the beach. I appreciated that they had a wagon and beach chairs/sand toys that we were able to use. We were able to walk to the beach even with 6 children in tow. I would have preferred to be on the beach, but this was a good compromise. It was a close drive to restaurants/stores/attractions. There was a pier within walking distance that we were able to fish off of. The reason I’m only giving 3 stars is bc the pictures make it look far nicer than it was. The floor was dirty. My daughter’s feet were black from walking around barefoot. The floor was taped down in some areas. The bathtubs and showers really could use an update. We could tell that they had been cleaned, but they were stained and looked dirty still. The upstairs bathtub is jetted and was very discolored. I would also recommend some new pillows. My husband and I struggled with the pillows and stuffed beach towels underneath them. I also would have preferred to have some rooms with bunk beds or twin beds to accommodate children. It was tricky to sleep them in full size beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc

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Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals is a small family-owned business specializing in large beach houses. We own When Pigs Fly and several other homes here. We also manage other family-friendly vacation homes, primarily in the West Beach area of Gulf Shores. These are all homes that we are in weekly so you are either renting from the owner, or one step away from the owner.

We appreciate you considering a stay with us.
Susan & Geoff Gaberino, Owners, Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc.

Why they chose this property

In 2004 we discovered that OMG, Alabama had a beach--and it was a really beautiful beach. We fell in love with the sugar white beaches and family-friendly atmosphere. We liked that Gulf Shores was easier to reach than any other beach we knew of along the Gulf Coast (no 2 lane roads to get here but it is still not huge and built up!)

From the beach road we spotted the house & its big grassy pool area & porches and loved it, but couldn't really imagine that it was a possibility for us. We came up with a plan that calls for another 20 years of hard work, a lot of cooperation from Mother Nature, and the idea that other families like ours will continue to love Gulf Shores and want to come visit.

We love the West Beach area of Gulf Shores. It is low-key and very residential but you are just a couple of miles from restaurants, within 3 miles of Waterville and the Zoo, within 4 miles of several grocery stores.

What makes this property unique

Pool, pool, pool plus a nice BIG yard. Love the quiet location about 600' back from the beach, but also like have refreshing water right in the backyard. And maybe this is sacrilege, but it is really nice having a grass yard instead of sand! Our children were 3 & 5 when we bought the house and could manage the distance to the beach.

We try to have the things we like at the house for your stay, like a grill, beach cart, books, games, etc. Lots of houses don't have those sorts of things but we hope they add a little something extra to your stay.

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