The Driftwood Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage
About this cottage rental
Designed with family in mind, The Driftwood Haus offers beach house living surrounded by beautiful sugar-white sand beaches and calming lagoons. It is only a 5 minutes' walk to the ocean. This 3-bdr/4-bath 2-story house is brand new and beautifully decorated, with an open floor plan between the living areas and kitchen. BEACH ACCESS Beach access is provided via the city boardwalk meandering alongside of Little Lagoon, the Little Lagoon Pass Park and the Pier. Spend the day at the beach or kayaking in Little Lagoon OTHER ACTIVITIES Choose to either dine at home or at one of the many award-winning restaurants in the area. Gulf Shores is not just a vacation destination, it's a lifestyle - this fabulous tourist community is known for the whitest sand beaches, fishing, golfing, boating, incredible seafood and family friendly atmosphere. Create unforgettable memories with family and friends at The Driftwood Haus in sunny Gulf Shores. POOL Best of all, we have a resort-style pool for you to enjoy on those hot summer days. Its design and function is the definition of luxury. The water is clear and warm and the entire pool is surrounded by a sundeck to lay out and soak up some rays in-between your swim. PETS Our home is pet friendly! We kindly request a $100 flat fee for additional cleaning. Two pets max please. If you bring your dog, we request that you supervise them while outside. PARKING Up to 4 cars can be parked on the Driveway. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE For larger groups, our companion beach house (The Sand Haus) is right next door. Together, these homes can sleep up to 20 guests. Please contact us for details and availability. Travel insurance is highly recommended to help cover you for situations such as unforeseen cancelations, weather related issues, etc. For liability and warranty reasons, please do not undertake any repairs if you run into any issues. Instead, please contact us and we are happy to send maintenance at your convenience
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of West Beach, AL
Cottage in West Beach, AL
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(26 Reviews)
5.0
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. My family stayed over Thanksgiving weekend for a soccer tournament. Being away from home and family for the holiday was not ideal so we wanted somewhere we felt at home and could still prepare a makeshift Thanksgiving meal.
First off, the host was the most responsive host I have ever communicated with. Replies to questions were answered more quickly than I had time to check my email. They checked in throughout our stay to make sure things were going okay, make sure supplies were good, see if we needed anything. They were more than accommodating when we had special requests and went above and beyond for making us feel like this was our second home for the days we were there.
The property was immaculately clean and fully stocked. It is bright and airy while also being comfortable and homey. There was more space than I was expecting for our large group and we never felt crowded. One thing I was pleasantly surprised with was each bedroom has its own full bath which came in handy after long days at the soccer fields (iykyk). We were able to cook full meals in the well stocked kitchen to enjoy some relaxing family time in the evening and spread out over the large living area playing games, being silly and reconnecting. Also put to good use was the well-stocked beach equipment in the garage.
Ugh, out of characters, but could type 1,000 more on the location. Close to everything, husband and I spent mornings walking the beach for sunrise.
5.0
We used this property for our bachelor trip and were so pleased with every part of the process!! The staff was very responsive to any issues and the house was so nice!!
5.0
The property itself is a good place at a good location. There are a number of things that need to be attended to however-
1. Deep cleaning needs to happen after every guest. Everything other than the bathrooms was only surface cleaned. There are stains and dirty parts of the property that are easily visible.
2. The beds- especially the bunk beds are unbearably uncomfortable. The big beds make too much noise, every movement makes the bed creak.
3. The grill does not work
4. Our front door lock did not work
5.0
We came to Gulf Shores for a Perfect Game baseball tournament and wanted to find a place close to the beach to enjoy between games and in the evening.
This property was perfect!!! It was exactly the size we needed and was beautiful and clean! The walk to the beach was easy. We had such a peaceful trip. Thank you so much!
5.0
We loved this property, it was very clean, well prepared and offered plenty of space for our family.
A bathroom for every bedroom is such a blessing, it is close to the beach, and the pool was perfect for us.
Communications with the host were exceptional.
Pet friendly on top of everything made this the perfect place for us!
5.0
Cottage was very clean, well decorated and well maintained. The pool is very near the unit, had tons of chairs/tables and an on-site restroom large enough to change in! Short walk to the beach and close to restaurants and shopping. Communication with owners was excellent!
5.0
We can not stop talking about how amazing this place was. We are definitely booking again for next year. Thank you so much for the great weekend away from Memphis,TN. We loved the house and location.
5.0
We absolutely loved the house. We also appreciate that it was dog friendly, which can be hard to find. We are planning on staying at the same unit in October. The common areas were beautiful and great for dog walking. We have already recommended these units to friends.
5.0
We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful property. The owner was amazing. She immediately helped us with anything we needed. We will definitely go back! Couldn’t have gone better.
5.0
This was a fantastic cottage property. All modern and beautiful inside. Equipped with beach chairs and toys for our stay. A short walk to the beach. Nice walking trail located right next to property with beautiful views of the bay. Great communication with property management. Huge Plus, super dog friendly. Our fur baby loved her stay as well. Again, thank you for everything. Would highly recommend.
5.0
We enjoyed the area and found our property manager, Tiyashi, to be terrific and very sensitive to our needs and requests.
Jerry & Tammy Peacock
5.0
This property was so nice and so much bigger than the pictures make it seem. Everything was so clean and pristine upon arrival. It was only around an 8 minute walk to the beach. Definitely would stay here again!
5.0
I was in town for a short stay and this property was available at a great price. Everything was clean when I arrived and the house was in great shape. The neighborhood was quiet and in a great location with quick access to the beach and lagoon. The owner reached out multiple times to make sure everything was good.
5.0
We just returned from the most relaxing and enjoyable stay we have ever had in Gulf Shores. This house was amazing, perfect for our family in every way. Close walk to the beach, nice walking trail away from traffic to walk our dog and for kids to ride bikes. TiyaShi is an incredible owner and checked on us to make sure had everything we needed. We will definitely return for another stay.
5.0
The Cottage had everything we needed and then some. Perfect location. The host were quick to respond and very friendly. We will be back!
5.0
This place is so cozy and homey. Everything you could want from a beach rental. And love that they are accommodating of pets. Thanks so much!
5.0
The Beach Haus is a solid structure & fairly new construction. Nicely decorated with well appointed amenities. It's in a great location (across the street from the beach, but easily accessible). Close to everything like shopping & restaurants.
Highly recommend.
5.0
Great location...only a few VERY short mins walk to the beach, Property was in amazing like new shape. everything we needed was available to us. Pool was very nice, easy parking under the unit. Just steps to the Lagoon was a bonus trails to ride bikes /walk dogs! Property owner was very accommodating and only a text away. We will be back again soon for another family get-away!
5.0
We had a nice vacation at this rental property and even added a couple extra days to our stay. Place was as advertised. Quick walk to the beach and very family friendly place. Host was quick to respond to any questions or concerns.
5.0
The property was just as advertised and the host was incredibly responsive when I had questions or needed an additional key. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Awesome experience all around!!
Everything was perfect and exactly as it was portrayed
5.0
Excellent
Beautiful property. Owner very responsive. Would stay again.
5.0
The home was exactly like the pictures and very clean .
5.0
Beautiful Home
The home was exactly like the pictures and very clean .
5.0
Beautiful Beach side home
Me and some friends stayed here over our spring break and absolutely loved it. TiyaShi was a great host and checked in with us through your stay making sure we had everything we needed (we did). The house itself was clean , stocked well and very big. Great for a large family with kids or a group of friends ! It had 4 full bathrooms which was really nice when coming in from the beach. As for the beach it’s a very short walk with a little walk way behind the property leading right to the beach access, easy for us to walk back for food , drinks and to check on the dogs. The property has a shared pool with the houses on the complex which we found great for making friends with the neighbors and hanging out. We will definitely be keeping this place in mind for future trips and I would highly recommend to anyone looking.
4.0
Nice but......
Overall the property was in a good location. Great walk to the beach and back. It's a newer build and nice to have 4 bathrooms. Families would enjoy all its conveniences. Would rent again but not during spring break. Multiple rentals surrounding us were housing large parties every night. Extremely loud until 2:00/3:00am, in the morning with music/yelling/trashing can kicking. Sound machines didn't help as the noise was just too much. Had to call security. They did respond and got things under control. Just not what you want to deal with on vacation with family! Owners were very kind and responsive when contacted. Only other complaint would be it could be cleaner and better stocked. Not enough towels, toilet paper, no dish washer tabs (which made me question if the dishes were cleaned properly), no pot holders, and had broken pots to cook with unfortunately. You will have to bring or go buy. Also no propane for onsite BBQ. Might be the cleaning service dropping the ball on this one because this property is nice and should certainly have these things. Hope this helps!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in West Beach?
The average price for a rental in West Beach is $215 per night. This rental is $129 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Driftwood Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Driftwood Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage. Enjoy the water!
Is The Driftwood Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Driftwood Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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