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Fully Loaded Retreat! Pool & Endless Beach Fun

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Barefoot Bungalow, your cozy cottage beach escape
View from the famous Hangout (0.8miles away) walking distance
Master Bedroom King en Suite “Luxury Rest”
Communal Pool offering lounge chases for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation
Fully equipped Chef's Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 81754 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Master Upstairs En-Suite

1 King Bed

Upstairs Third Bedroom

1 Crib and 2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk room private bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs main half bath

Toilet

Masters Downstairs En-Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Upstairs En-Suite private bathroom shower/tub

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Fully Loaded Retreat! Pool & Endless Beach Fun

Located in the Heart of Gulf Shores In the best of both worlds on East beach walking distance to the Hangout! Close to West Beach!

Barefoot Bungalow, a 3 bed 3.5 bath Modern home offers THREE en-suites. The king en-suite encompasses a flat screen tv, walk in closet, Spa-Like bathroom with 2 shower heads and a RAINFALL Shower!!! The second en-suite bedroom offering GULF VIEWS is located on the 3rd level. It has a King-size bed, walk-in closet, flat screen tv, WORKS-STATION DESK for those that need work space, and a full bathroom (with bathtub and shower).

Directly across the hall is the bunk room – this is perfect for kids and/or adults! Four twin-size bunk beds and its own full bathroom (with bathtub and shower). Bunk room has a Pack-in-play, high chair, and toddler bed rails to create a safe environment for your little one, if needed. A stackable size washer/dryer on the second level, as well as an iron / ironing board, and a half-bath on the main level for your convenience.

Make yourself feel at home with the Fully-Stocked chef's Kitchen (refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, stove, coffee pot, instant-pot/air-fryer combo, knife set, and all necessary essential utensils for cooking/baking a homemade meal away from home. Open the pantry cabinet and find yourself indulged with an array of glassware (wine/champagne glasses, festive margarita drink-ware) for a variety of beverages, including a bar tool shaker set to allow for Cocktail enjoyment.

This open floor plan layout allows dining for 8, naturally flowing into the back porch, which, offers special lighting from corner to corner creating a magical relaxing atmosphere as you see partial Gulf Views and hear sounds of the rippling waves, allowing, for the ultimate relaxing vacation.

Best of all Barefoot Bungalow is within a 1 min walk to white sandy beaches and emerald green water. We got you covered with a FULLY-LOADED beach cart including 8 beach towels, 8 beach chairs, umbrella, beach toys, corn hole, and an RTIC cooler which will allow for 24 hours of ice cold drinks! Outdoor foot wash station to rinse off when you come in from the beach.

3 Smart TVs with access to Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, and Free Wi-Fi access through-out the home with a Workstation desk available in 2nd bedroom en-suite. Boardgames, puzzles, dominos, poker chips, and playing cards are all Included in the entertainment center in the living room. The Communal pool is steps from your front door

We welcome guests to bring a personal charcoal/gas grill for personal use at the back of the cottage on the ground level. No grilling on the balcony / deck area. We ask that guests not leave grilling remnants around the property. If there is damage, we will add an additional waste fee.
Garbage is collected every Monday and Thursday For those with extended stays needing to utilize trash bins under property.
Minimum age to rent is 25.
Check-in is at 4pm / Check-out is at 10amGulf Shores Luxury Beach House, Have larger groups and need 2 homes? Ask us how we can make this work for you!

Perfect Home for Softball tournaments, Beach Volleyball/Soccer tournaments! Bingo, trivia, and Live music at the Hangout! Perfect Beach house for Families!

Property manager

Sarah Sakhel
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement. Security Deposit Required - Varies Per Property Up to $500.00.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, parasailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fully Loaded Retreat! Pool & Endless Beach Fun have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Fully Loaded Retreat! Pool & Endless Beach Fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fully Loaded Retreat! Pool & Endless Beach Fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully Loaded Retreat! Pool & Endless Beach Fun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fully Loaded Retreat! Pool & Endless Beach Fun located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kristy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Safety issues

Got to the house, heat was off and it was 44 degrees, water was also turned off. Was able to get things turned back on, so thought we were good to go. About 90 minutes later, circuit breaker pops and half the lights downstairs go out. We check the panel and it can’t be reset and the two breakers for the ACU are HOT to the touch. I tried to contact the owners/agencies but was only able to get someone via text. They assure me it’s not an issue, but someone will come look. An hour later their handyman arrives (I’ll add another breaker popped twice during the hour we weee waiting, the one for the room where our 3 year old was sleeping). He also assures me it’s not an issue and we’re perfectly safe. He says he can remove the “bad breakers” if I really want, to which I say yes please. He starts looking at them then leaves saying. “I’ll try to get you guys out of here” meanwhile the panel is smoking. They were nice enough to let us stay in another property, which is fine, but it wouldn’t have been an issue if proper maintainence had been done on the house in the first place. If I hadn’t insisted on him coming to look and removing the breakers, it would have been a real safety issue for my family. After we moved, they didn’t say anything the rest of the weekend or follow up with anything other than automated messages. Overall just didn’t seem to care
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

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

Awesome House, Awesome Hosts, Awesome Accommodations

Our family stayed at the Barefoot Bungalow and were impressed with all the accommodations the hosts had thought of. The house was beautiful and was stocked with all the kitchen items you would need to include your basic spices, coffee, creamer, etc. The bedrooms each had their own bathroom and they even had a crib and pack and play and fun board games and card games for everyone. The beach cart with sand toys, boogie boards, shovels, cooler, umbrellas, etc was amazing. The hosts also shared their favorite places to eat and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. The area was beautiful and there is so much to do here for all ages! We were able to walk to the shops and walk to the Sunliner Diner (must visit). We had the best time and are so thankful to have such a wonderful place to stay for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dexter N.

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

Weekend getaway

Awesome time, great communication with property management. Over all was very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanja A.

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

Felt like home

The house was exactly as described,contact with the owners was top notch.The house was beautiful and very clean.The kitchen had everything you needed, but the absolute best was that the house came with beach equipment->a huge beach cart, chairs, umbrellas AND beach towels.All stuff we didn’t have to pack!! Thank you for having us, we had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

tara s.

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

Beach house

House is nice and looked like it does in the photos. Close to the beach. Owner checked in a few times. All of the extra amenities were appreciated (beach chairs, towels, laundry detergent, etc). There was an issue with the fridge and the owner was quick to have someone to come out to look at it, but it couldn't be fixed until after we left. When we chose this house, we assumed that this neighborhood/development going to a quieter/family type neighborhood (since must be 25 years old to rent and had rules such as no parties, quiet after 10p), but a few of the houses on the row were rented to college-aged spring breakers. So it was loud until about 1 or 2am some nights, and we chose not to use the large deck b/c of this. But I understand the owner of this house does not have control over who rents the other houses. Overall it was a nice house and quick walk to the beach and some shops.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gulf Shores

We had a great experience. The location, property and price were all great!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect size and close to beach

Was the perfect size house for us! They had all the beach supplies for you and the beach wagon was the best and so helpful when walking to the beach! Not in a congested part at all! So it was nice that we could get to and from beach house easy with no traffic. Drive a little down and orange beach is there as well and then flor-bama that was a little plus. We will definitely be booking again with them!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Absolutely Perfect Vacation!

This place was absolutely perfect. They have thought of everything you may need. Plenty of room, beautiful decor, and close to the beach. Couldn’t ask for more, great memories made here!

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Beautiful property in an ideal location!

My daughter and six grandchildren and I had a wonderful stay at the Barefoot Bungalow!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Amazing for family with infant!

This was an amazing place to take my family. I have a 5 month old and this place had everything we needed. No packing a pak n play or high chair they had it all. We will be back next year for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Vacation

Very clean and roomy also close to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Lynsie S.

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

Beautiful house close to the beach!

We loved the size and location of this property. The house was well-appointed, and we had everything we needed down to the beach towels and cooler. It was a wonderful (and short!) walk to the beach. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

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

Perfect Rental!

Our entire group agreed that the owners of the Barefoot Bungalow had thought of everything. We all slept comfortably and had everything we needed to have a great stay. I can’t recommend this rental highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

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

Fantastic Vacation Property!!

Everything from start to finish was excellent and well above and beyond all of our expectations! Could not have had a better experience with this property. Highly recommend!! The house is WELL equipped with EVERYTHING you need to have a relaxing time. All around amazing!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely house!

We had a lovely but brief stay at Barefoot Bungalow. The house is clean and tastefully decorated. Sarah and Emile were attentive and easy to work with. Beach access is truly a minute walk and it is a gorgeous beach! Pool is small so difficult to access if another party is already there, but appeared clean and nice. Very comfortable beds and great attention to detail. Fit our family of 5 (3 teenagers) very comfortably. Would definitely come back and stay longer to take advantage of the space and games! Thank you Sarah and Emile!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Sakhel

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Property built in 2018 and acquired by us as of March 2021. We have a passion to serve and provide 5 star service to each and every guests. We make ourselves as host available anytime of day by phone. We want to ensure a restful, relaxing, and rejuvenating vacation experience in the heart of Gulf Shores. We have a background in Healthcare and Real Estate and combined with our knowledge and love for customer service we decided the Vacation Industry is just right for our family.

Why they chose this property

Provide Luxurious 5 star vacation stays for guests. We are very family oriented and have a passion for the hospitality industry in serving each and every guests at Barefoot Bungalow.

What makes this property unique

Barefoot Bungalow in an ideal walkable location to East Beach/West Beach near downtown Gulf Shores, comes fully equipped with Amenities. Our family friendly home provides all cleaning supplies necessary for a comfortable home feel on vacation. Toilet paper, paper towels, soaps, detergents, shampoo/conditioner/lotions, linens, variety of pillows, beach towels/chairs/cart, high chair, pack n play, amongst other amenities to optimize your vacation experienceYour Cozy Vacation home awaits! Step inside Barefoot Bungalow, where every detail exudes laid-back luxury from the light-filled living spaces to the on-trend flooring, soft muted color tones and effortless flow from inside to the covered entertaining deck. Here, you can kick back and relax after a day at the beach as you gather with loved ones, enjoy refreshing afternoon drinks or Hot Cocoa during the winter months and make ever-lasting memories with friends.
Welcome Center: 4miles away
Sportsplex: 6.8 mile drive
Aquatic Center: 2.7 mile drive
Gulf Shores Beach: 2 min walk
Gulf State Park: 1.3 miles
Gulf State Park Pier: 0.7 miles
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo: 6miles
Waterville USA: 1.5miles
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge: 10.6 miles
Sailaway Charters Eco-Tours: 10miles
Coastal Segway Adventures: 0.7 miles
The Hangout: 0.8 miles
Dolphins Down Under: 8,6 miles for Dolphin watching
Big Beach Brewing Company: 3.7 miles

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests