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Beach nearby, beach towels
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Beach nearby, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 182200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sleeps 18, HURRY, HURRY!! 3 night minimum BRING ALL THE CREW! Tremendous Views!

BRITTAINS' BEACON is a 2300 sq. ft., 6 bedroom, 3 bath beach home with 2 separate living areas situated high above the rest on a dune overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Downstairs is completely separate from upper level, you must enter each level from outside. This property is in a small, low traffic subdivision. The beaches are wide, easily accessible, pet friendly and blissfully uncrowded. There are two public beach accesses, both within 1 block of the house. This home has a 500 sq. ft. main deck fronting the gulf with table & chairs plus a shaded lower deck with rocking chairs and concrete carport area for an inclement weather game-playing space. We provide a contractor size fan for those low breeze days.

Home has large greatroom with vaulted ceiling and lots of glass for spectacular viewing. (sliding door recently replaced) Lower level family room has a glass patio door onto the lower deck, also offering the Gulf view. Covered parking for 1 vehicle and plenty of additional parking space for 8+ cars, outside shower, all on a spacious lot. Commercial, 2 pot Bunn coffee brewer with warmer on main level. Beds: Upstairs 4 bedrooms - 1 bed per room K, 3Q & 1 Sleeper sofa in LR. Downstairs: 1 bedroom & 1 bunk room - 1Q, 1 set of bunks, 2 Q Murphy beds in family room. Downstairs is completely separate from upper level, you must enter each level from outside.

For all you golfers, our subdivision is beside Kiva Dunes. If you are not familiar with Gulf Shores, there are dozens of beautiful courses. Our house is great for 2 or 3 golf foursomes. There are 9 separate beds plus the Bunn coffee brewer and ice machine.

Keywords: House, beach house, beach view, short walk, ground level, covered parking, 6 bedrooms, boat parking, gulf view, free wifi, reunion, beautiful view, fishing, short walk to beach, central heat and air, 4 flat screen TVs, large deck, covered deck, game space, golf, Ft. Morgan, beach view, pet friendly, pets allowed, very close to beach, ice machine

Property manager

Janet Brittain

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 first aid kit 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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Large Beautiful Home With Great Views
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About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Fort Morgan - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 25 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeps 18, HURRY, HURRY!! 3 night minimum BRING ALL THE CREW! Tremendous Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Sleeps 18, HURRY, HURRY!! 3 night minimum BRING ALL THE CREW! Tremendous Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 18, HURRY, HURRY!! 3 night minimum BRING ALL THE CREW! Tremendous Views!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 18, HURRY, HURRY!! 3 night minimum BRING ALL THE CREW! Tremendous Views! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores vacation home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bon Secour Bay, Fort Morgan Beach, and Kiva Dunes Golf Course. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Sleeps 18, HURRY, HURRY!! 3 night minimum BRING ALL THE CREW! Tremendous Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 65 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big family
Was perfect for a BIG family stay. We had an internet outage by the carrier, and the owner was very fast to respond to our questions about the outage. The internet and (streaming) tv were great for my adult kids who were taking college classes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Rental
Great stay. Lots of room. Loved the two coffee pots and double refrigerators. Ice machine was a bonus. Downstairs tv was hard to navigate. Needs to be cable ready.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spring Break Spot
Janet was very responsive and the house was perfect for what we needed. We cant wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James F.

A Great Place for a Family Reunion
We had two sets of families so having a separation between the two floors was a nice feature of the site. The kitchen area downstairs did not have a stove but we had a Blackstone Griddle that we set up on the wooden table under the carport for cooking breakfast in the morning. The commercial ice maker was the best feature of the beach house. The washer and dryer were large capacity and came in handy for beach towels and the kids' daily laundry. The upstairs kitchen was very well-stocked with pots and pans, utensils, and dishes. The commercial coffee pot maker was used every morning and kept the coffee cups filled for all our coffee drinkers. The owner was quick to respond to our needs. There were lots of beach toys and beach accessories to choose from the bin located by the outside hose and shower which was also a must for being at the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Holly K., Kearney, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Property was what we expected. Except no enterior entity to downstairs. We were not able to connect to internet ar all. Property was clean and accommodated our huge crew.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Joni K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient, needs some work. Decent for the price.
We got settled in on check in day with 14 people after a full day of travel. We had a meal planned but needed a grill. The grill was just a mess. We had to take the food off and finish in the oven. We then discovered that one of the burners didn’t work.on the stove. We also had a shrimp boil planned but the giant pot was so disgusting that we couldn’t do it. The beds were comfy and the kitchen was well stocked. The extra ice machine was awesome. The gulf view was nice, but was ruined because the sliding door has failed and you cannot see through it. The shower head in the bathroom needs replacing. The deck could use sanding because we got splinters. There’s no sitting outside on the best part of the deck during rain because there’s no cover. After getting home I messaged to ask what the procedure was about an item that I thought could have been left behind. I also recommended that they spray the house because two people staying in one room had bites all over them. There were also ants (biting painful ants) under the carport (probably due to the placement of trash cans) and we had a lot of tears from children. All of this and I never received a response after the lost item question. A little maintenance would go along way on this house. We really had a fantastic week, but this one needs lots of work.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Property was great for our large family! Close access to the beach. Everything we needed was at the house! We had a great time! Wonderful communication!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Teresa G., amarillo

Disliked: Cleanliness
Vacation rental
House was not very clean. Mold growing on the vents, heavy dust on fans, under dresser in bedroom looks like enough hair to grow your own pet. Don’t understand why the beds are not made we had to make them when we arrived. Understand that you need to start dishwasher but to be required to put the dishes away before leaving is a bit much. I think it is rude to ask for a tip for cleaning. Overall the house was roomy enough for the number of people we had. Access to beach was ok but you do have to walk about a block and half to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View and Plenty of room
This location was amazing! We saw dolphins 2 of the 7 days from the upper and lower decks. Beach was not crowded any day or time. Kitchen had everything we needed. Great place to relax with our family! Ice maker was a plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Bryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with a Few Improvements Needed
Overall we enjoyed our stay, but there were a few things that should have been done better. The listing states that there is a grill, but once you arrive, the house notes that they do not provide any fuel. This is problematic when you plan your first meal on arrival to use the grill. Also, the beds had sheets neatly folded and placed on top of the bedspread. We had to make up all of the beds. The owner asks that you wash as many towels as possible before leaving, but there was no laundry detergent. In the bathrooms, there was 1 roll of toilet paper and very little hand soap. The soap was gone within 1 day. Dish soap was the same story. For a house that is described to sleep 16+ it did not have adequate supplies. The room with the bunkbeds is more of a closet than a bedroom. Once we got the house re-stocked and beds made, we enjoyed our stay. The access to the beach was great. The beach was beautiful and uncrowded. We made some great memories and would consider booking again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Wanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accomodating
Very accommodating. Plenty room for our family of 13 plus 2 decided to come later.. We booked early this year to have Christmas away from home. Purpose was served. We enjoyed had mostly everything we needed enjoyed the bon fire with the grands. Large kitchen area. Only negative, not enough tissue supplied , very little dish detergent. Plenty of nice matching washcloths and towels though, even though I bring my own. I would recommend for large groups. Communication with Owner was prompt.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation 2021
Although the house was not beach front, it was very close. Easy walk for people who have no health problems. We were all very comfortable. The host responded to any questions I had right away. We are already planning our Family Vacation 2022 and this property is at the top of the list for ideas, granted we have no additional family join us. Kids loved catching crabs and frogs. Adults loved setting on the second story deck at night with the cool breeze, stars and sounds of the water rolling in. I recommend this place to anyone with a large family, or a group of friends that want to split the cost. The house has two floors and the second floor is totally separate from the second floor. Highly recommend for couples with children.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Christy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Surf side shores house
We enjoyed our stay at the surf side shore home. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
vacation 2021
Great property and great location;)
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and House for a Group
House was great for mulitple little groups. The house is definitley a bit older compared to some in the neighborhood but overall an enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great end to the pandemic
House was exactly as advertised. The downstairs living quarters worked great for our son, his wife and their dogs. Upstairs for the rest of the family and all cooking and meals. Appreciated the commercial ice machine. Enjoyed our stay. Owner was responsive and helpful in planning for trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Ericka M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time!
Shower backed up, vents drip on you from air conditioning while laying in bed, mildew on ceiling, ac couldn't keep up, otherwise was a great trip w family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
My family and I had a wonderful time at Brittain’s Beacon. It was the perfect amount of space for us. Mrs. Janet was easy to get ahold of and communicate with when we had any questions. The only thing I wish was a little easier, is the beach access. Most of us managed it fine, but it was a little harder for my grandma (who is 80) to navigate. All in all, we found the house to be as described, communication easy, and the week was extremely relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Beth C., Benton, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Location is great, easy walk to the beach, good views from the house. We have stayed here twice now in the last three years. The house is comfortable but in need of some updating. There are some water damage areas on the ceilings I noticed this trip and there is a little bit of a musty smell in areas. Downstairs is separate from upstairs which worked fine for us. It’s over all clean but well used. For the price and location if you are going to be near the beach and have a large family group. It worked for us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Danielle B.

Read the description carefully
I rented this beach house for a large party of 14, including 6 adults and 8 kids. Overall, we had a good time but there were a few things about this property I didn't love. Make sure to read the description carefully- the downstairs is only accessible from the outside, meaning it is completely separate from the main house. That was 2 bedrooms and a bathroom that we thought would be extra for the kids, and we ended up not using because it is basically a completely separate apartment. I wish that would have been more clear in the description. Another thing was the cleanliness. I understand this is a house on the beach, but the tiled floor in the bathrooms were sandy upon check in. There was a griddle on top of the stove we tried to use for breakfast but when we pulled it down, dirty grease poured out from the sides and it clearly had been used and never cleaned. There was also a musty type of odor that never really went away in the house. In one of the main bedrooms upstairs, the corner of the bed jutted out. It was covered with a piece of a foam pool noodle, which fell off the first day. My friend ended up with a large bruise on her leg from hitting this corner. The location and views of the gulf are definitely amazing. However, it was not clear at all where the public beach access points were. There was no signage outside or maps of any kind in the condo. We ended up just walking across the street to the beach. We checked with the people who were renting the house we had to walk around and they said it was fine. The next day, a women came up to us on the beach and told us not to cut through that house yard anymore. She said she was the owner of that rental and we needed to use the public access. She then pointed out to us where the public access was. We could have avoided the whole situation if the public access points were made clear. They are both quite a walk away from the beach house, farther than the description makes it seem like. Finally, this was our first time renting a large house. We didn't realize that toilet paper, trash bags, etc would not be provided. This might be standard practice for renting a large house, but again we didn't know and showed up unprepared. We arrived late and there was nothing open nearby except Walmart which is a 25 min drive. Overall, this is a nice home with amazing views. With a little better cleaning, more clear signage for beach access, and a more clear description it would be perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Asya A., Memphis, TN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation rental
Wonderful property and perfect location. Fantastic vacation for us (2 families and 4 little ones). House layout makes having multiple families easy. Very close to the beach
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowbird getaway.
Great location close to beach with good view of Gulf. Lots of space and well equipped home.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Andy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy beach place!
This is a cozy cottage on the beach. Great location and wonderful views of the gulf. We enjoyed our stay. I would have liked to see a better communication from the host. Did not get timely response on the day of check-in as I did not get any check-in instructions. Multiple calls from my wife and finally got the information.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!
Brittain’s Beacon is a beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Isolation Vacation
We really enjoyed our Isolation Vacation! The house was perfect for a Beach Vacation, very close to the access to the beach! The family had plenty of room to spread out and have their own space when needed! There was also plenty of room to come together for games and hanging out! I loved just sitting on the deck watching the waves. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020