Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool\/hot tub, lovely deck, elevator & AC

Pool
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Towels

About this house rental

Situated in West Beach, this charming house for $3,067 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. The Blind Melon Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' The Blind Melon sits right on the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. You can enjoy eight bedrooms, perfect for large families. Highlights include a private pool and hot tub and a lovely deck. Indoors, the spacious and gleaming kitchen has tons of room to host a large group when everyone is hungry. Plus, there are comfortable furnishings for relaxing and unwinding after beach days. The Blind Melon is located in a shopper's paradise, with dozens of unique beach boutiques and major shopping complexes nearby. Two popular shopping destinations are the shops at Tanger Outlets, situated just north of the beach, and The Wharf in Orange Beach, where you'll find shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and more. THINGS TO KNOW Cancellation for this property must be 90 days prior to arrival. The boardwalk is currently unusable due to beach erosion in the area. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 8 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. City/town permit number: RL18-000451

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV

Map of West Beach, AL

Reviews

3.8/5.0
Good(25 Reviews)
2.0
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Jan 2024
As others have said, the boardwalk is not accessible. The company claims this was on the listing when we booked, but I don't think I would have missed that since we were specifically looking for a place with a boardwalk (it is on the listing currently). Walking to the beach isn't difficult for most people, but for the elderly or anyone with mobility issues, it can be a challenge. We had 3 elderly people with us, and they had to take a different route to the beach to avoid going over the steep sand dunes. One member of our party stepped on a 4 inch nail, and it went completely through his foot as he was walking the path that leads you to the beach (right next to the broken boardwalk). Beware of this, and always wear shoes on the property. We ended up taking a metal detector along the path and picked up 40 more 4 inch nails that were buried in the sand. We informed management and they sent someone out to pick up more. Beware of this as this could ruin someone's vacation. The pool heater was not working when we arrived, but we were able to get it working ourselves. The hot tub did not work, and we could not get it working. The place is mostly clean, but we found rodent droppings under a couple of the sinks on the main level. The location is great with just a very short drive or long walk to restaurants.
2.0
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Oct 2023
This house worked well with our large group. The kitchen area specifically was well-suited for big gatherings with two refrigerators, ovens, microwaves and dishwashers. There was limited seating in the living room, and the three TVs were very difficult to figure out. The floors were sandy and not clean when we arrived, and both washers and both dryers were extremely moldy and gross. The house was a little bit run down and I was surprised at the apparent lack of upkeep. The biggest disappointment was the broken boardwalk. We chose this house specifically for easy beach access because we have a handicapped family member, and we were not told beforehand about the unusable boardwalk. When I happened to see it on the booking info the week before our arrival, I asked why we weren’t informed so we could make other accommodations if we needed to, and the only answer I got was that the information was listed when we booked. I finally got an answer as to when the damage occurred and it was AFTER we booked, so there was no way we could have known about the damage. I asked if there was any way we could switch houses or get a discount or even an early check in since we paid for something we weren’t getting, and Vacasa wouldn’t do anything for us. It was obvious that they didn’t care since they had our money and we were stuck as the cancellation/refund window had passed. I was very disappointed in their lack of transparency and what I consider to be basically dishonest.
4.0
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Oct 2023
My family and I loved this house. The elevator is a BIG plus. We did have trouble with the hot tub, but was refunded for the inconvenience. If they ever get the boardwalk fixed, we would not hesitate to stay here again.
5.0
Sep 2023
The Blind Melon delivered a wonderful vacation for our 4 generations of family! The house was setup perfectly for a large group. The bathrooms attached to each bedroom allowed privacy for everyone. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes, silverware and cooking equipment for a group twice the size of ours. The porches are a great place to sit and take in the view and the pool is the perfect size for kids to play and adults to lounge. We'll definitely be back!
4.0
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Aug 2023
The house has great space for a large, extended family. Once the boardwalk is fixed, that will cut down on all the mess in the house. The house is showing it's age, but would be easier to care for with basic supplies, so we went to the store and purchased them and left them behind for the next guests. I hope they kept them there because that was the intention. We received polite responses to inquiries, but their answers were very delayed, if received at all. They may have had too many homes they were juggling, but that shouldn't be a surprise from their booking records and they may want to consider increasing staff during peak season. It was a great trip, and we would recommend the house to large groups.
1.0
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Aug 2023
This place had a lot of problems, and none of these problems was mentioned in the listing when I booked I even sent an email before High arrived to see if some of the things could be fixed before I got there and none of them was fixed. Pool had several leaks it was very dirty, hot tub heater hasn’t worked in three or four years. The pool person told me that door latch on two of the doors was broken. One of the refrigerators freezer was defrosting instead of freezing there was mold around some of the ceilings and around vents on the third and second floor . diaper. Some of the beds was very hard I had asked for a reimbursement for another place to stay in the future if I couldn’t do that because none of the stuff mentioned when I booked
3.0
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Jul 2023
It had been 10 years since my husband passed and all but one grandson and his family were able to make the trip so we were 22 people. The kitchen and bedroom set up was perfect for our group size. Unfortunately i picked this house because of the beach access as one of my grandsons is in a brace that makes it difficult to walk in sand. I was not informed the boardwalk to the beach was not usable in advance and the property made no effort to address the alternative access. The step off the cement was too deep for most to use. other properties in this area have all addressed their boardwalk issues in addition to clearly raking the sand access. This property did not and several people stepped on broken glass and plastic on the walkway over the dune. in addition the 4th floor balcony door handle was broken and reported on day one. On day three a handiman came and screwed it back on and the first time it was used it came right off again.
3.0
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Jul 2023
This house was great for our spring break trip - lots of room for our adults and kids. We loved how spacious the kitchen area was and all of the duplicate appliances everywhere. Unfortunately, we had lots of disappointments with missing kitchen essentials, broken door handles, garbage service, ice machine that broke, and both fridges/freezers breaking during our trip. We spent a lot of time trying to get responses from Vacasa and were frustrated with that. Hoping more attention to maintenance and responsiveness will happen for future guests.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in West Beach?

The average price for a rental in West Beach is $323 per night. This rental is $2,744 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool\/hot tub, lovely deck, elevator & AC. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool\/hot tub, lovely deck, elevator & AC. Enjoy the water!

Is Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool\/hot tub, lovely deck, elevator & AC pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Beautiful Gulf-front house with private pool\/hot tub, lovely deck, elevator & AC?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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