Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool! Slps 18. Awesome views. Secluded beach!
About this house rental
Situated in West Beach, this charming house for $1,031 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Blue Heron 2175 West Beach Blvd 2024-01. Flash Summer 2024 Deal. Vacation like is 2019! Save $1500 or more. Be one of the first 2 to book Blue Heron and you will be priced at 2019 pricing! Pre-pandemic deal as we take over managing these two great beachfront places! Pricing will ALREADY reflect this deal, and you can see it as a line item discount on the book now page. Act fast! So cute. So nice. Beachfront 5BR sleeps up to 18. Wide open beach feels like your own. Expansive views from the BIG decks. Whether sunrise or sunset, coffee or cocktails, you'll love it! Guest favorite since we bought it. The heatable pool is in! It is 21x11x5 and sheltered under the southern side of the home. New pool pics too! Extraordinary place! Come relax in our home. Wifi! You bet. Strong. Very usable for work or play. A Keurig, and two drip coffee makers, because... coffee! Coffee not your thing? Ice! Stand alone ice maker, and ice maker in the fridge too. Roku on the main living room tv for those who want to login to their streaming services from the vacation! We have a number of homes on the beach. Look for Bama Beach Houses on your favorite search tool to see them all in one place! More! Many summer weeks gone already! Get it before it's gone. We've christened her the Blue Heron, because she reminds us a bit of that majestic seaside bird, plus check out that blue, and the reflection of the sky too! Bedding includes Main Floor Master Bedroom: King. 3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King. 3rd Floor SE Middle Bedroom" King 3rd Floor SW Middle Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk 3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King Bonus Room: Twin Bunk Bonus Room: Two Twin Day Beds in living space Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa LOCATION! OMG. The BEST wide open beach area right behind your home, and those views from all the BIG decks? Oh so awesome! Beachfront. Yeah, THIS is beachfront! POOL? You bet! Absolutely. Awesome heatable pool sheltered under the home for a little respite from the hot hot hot of the sun! Private heatable pool. No sharing. 20x10x3-5' Rectangle, and added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82-84' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge that varies by season and is per night for length of stay (the 12 month range has been $65-85 depending on season) gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and any time up to at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too. The pool is beachside, in the sun, with an expansive deck area around it, PLUS a nice shaded and sheltered area to escape the heat, right under the home. Nice! EXTRA FRIDGE (and an ice maker too) Extra fridge? Of course! Full size extra fridge, right around the corner from the kitchen! Oh, and under counter ice maker too (and one in the fridge... because... ice!). BEACH ACCESS Um, yeah! BEACHFRONT. Right out the back door. Nothing between you and the water but sand! PARKING There is available onsite parking for 4-6 cars. WIFI/INTERNET YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally rock solid and ran > 250Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction! SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well. PETS We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire. Subject to restrictions which often vary by season. Again, please inquire. Snowbirds welcome. Inquire for best rates. No smoking please. Kids welcome! Weddings and reunions okay too! And if Blue Heron is not quite the right size, we own several more homes, bigger, smaller. What do you need? Also also! Blue Heron is only a couple doors east of Dancing Dolphin (and that many west of Egret and Erica's Sandpiper) so you can be close but not too close to other people if that's the way you roll!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Map of West Beach, AL
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(87 Reviews)
5.0
Awesome location, pool was amazing. Quiet and serene. Definitely recommend!
5.0
Awesome space, breathtaking views, and quick responses if you need help with anything!
5.0
Beach house right on the beach. Great for families, plenty of room plus a pool. Walking/bike right at end of driveway. Excellent value and communication, and the location is the best!
5.0
Beautiful property. The house is beautifully maintained located directly on the beach. We loved our week in Gulf shores and will definitely rent this house again.
5.0
Big house and a fantastic location. Enjoyed both decks for drinking tea and enjoying family meals. Heated pool was nice, my 6 month old loved it. I hope to be back next year!
5.0
Blue Heron is da bomb!!! Best location. Best beach and almost had it privately all to ourselves....on Memorial Day weekend!!! The house was perfect for our family of 11 with plenty of room. But the most prized area is the porches!!!! Morning coffee, sunset cocktails and every meal eaten on the porch!!!! Pool was such an added bonus for grandkids...a respite from the sun in the shaded pool! We WILL be back to create more great family memories!! Thanks to Rick for always communicating with me quickly and sweetly!
5.0
Checked with my family and no one had any suggestions. They all said the house was perfect. I loved the additional roof in the second floor patio. The pictures showed it open but the shelter and fans came in so handy. We are all still talking about what a great stay we had in your home.
5.0
Cleanly home, great outdoor seating, pool was a cool dip from being on the beach all day. Very close to shopping and eating and the beach is your backyard, would recommend this home for anyone with big families or groups! Great amount of room for everyone!
4.0
Everything was great except dishwasher went out and was never fixed during our stay.
5.0
Great beach location, nice pool to cool off.
5.0
Great house and directions. Owners are very responsive and want you to have a great time. Great View of the ocean and ease of access. You're literally steps away from the beach. it is far enough from city and public beaches that it almost feels like a private escape.
5.0
Great place, great views, great HEATED pool (that was a plus in December!). Will come back again for sure.
5.0
Great views and secluded area. Would happily rent here again.
5.0
Great week with the family. Enjoyed walking down our steps onto the beach, which was quiet. Having the pool for the grandkids was a plus.
5.0
Gulf Shores was beautiful! Sand was just like Florida. We loved the house! It had everything! Kitchen was well stocked. Separate ice maker was fabulous! Beds were very comfortable. Great location and beach was right out the back door. All my family loved it. We give it a 10! Thanks Richard!
5.0
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Blue Heron in Gulf Shores was a perfect house for us. This house had plenty of bedrooms, beds, bathrooms, refrigerators, seating (inside and outside), and parking. The pool and laundry was used daily. The covered pool was wonderful for coming off the beach and getting out of the sun for the kids. The beach access and outside shower were amazing. The kitchen was fully stocked and the living room was large enough for our family. The contact between Bama Beach House made everything about this rental great. Thank you Bama Beach House for making our family vacation amazing!
5.0
It was absolutely incredible! Our family had the most wonderful time and the house was incredible! The pool was a big hit for my kids ! It made it ! Thanks so much !!
5.0
Location was perfect! Just steps from the beach! House accommodated our party of 14 very well.
5.0
Loved loved this house right on the beach! Location is perfect. House is large, we had 3 families of 4 staying and we had plenty of room. Porch with large table is where we spent most of our time. Pool was a nice touch. Only negatives was some of the fans didn't work in the restrooms and you couldn't get in the house earlier than 4pm but first world problems! We enjoyed an almost private beach experience and saw dolphins every day so cannot ask for more!! Thanks for the wonderful stay Blue Heron! We will be back!
5.0
Lovely home right on the beach. Easy to get back and forth to the ocean. Lots of beds and wonderful back porch. Pool is just right for the little ones and out of the sun. Close to town but far enough away that you have your own space and no crowds.
5.0
Our stay was perfect. This was a great house, perfect for our huge family get-together where we crammed everyone into one house! We were right on the beach, but only a few minutes drive to town if we needed anything. The pool under the deck was shaded and cool for hot afternoon swims, which was a really nice option on those really hot days! The house was just perfect, and we would absolutely stay here again! Our host, Rick, was very communicative prior to our stay and afterwards followed up with a personal email to check and see how everything went! Thank you!
5.0
Perfect house for family vacation! The pool was great during a few rainy mornings and the top deck was one of our favorite spots! Saw many dolphins from the deck! Love the double fridges and ice machine! Lots of room for drinks and a big family's supply of food for the week!
5.0
Perfect location. Our children absolutely loved being able to just walk out the back porch and on to the beach. They also enjoyed the pool when they needed a break from the sun for a little bit. We loved being a little bit away from the main area of town. Just far enough to have plenty of space on the beach but close enough if we needed anything.
5.0
Richard was very accommodating and easy to work with. Clean. Accurate. Good communication, and a 5 star place and location!
5.0
Right on the beach, and gorgeous location. Easy check-in process and very professional. Would stay again for sure! Perfect getaway vacation
5.0
Thank you for sharing your home with my family. It was exactly as advertised and very clean. We had the most amazing dream vacation.
5.0
The beach is your back yard; who can complain about that?! Plenty of comfortable sleeping areas The pool was the perfect temperature our whole stay The neighbors on both sides of us were great and nice Plenty of space and very accommodating
5.0
The beach was beautiful, the location was amazing, the house was very clean and stocked well for your families cooking and enjoyment needs. There were wonderful nice touches throughout the home to make the stay even more enjoyable. The pool was an amazing addition to the property. The owner and management company were both great to work with. We hope to return in future!!
5.0
The beach was great and the house worked well for the wedding. It was a perfect location and the house was the right size and looked good in the pictures. Thank you for sharing your home with us and helping us make our wedding day special.
5.0
The Blue Heron house is wonderful. We had 2 families go both with little kids. The pool was just important to the little kids as the ocean was for the adults. Over all location, house and hospitality was A+ 5 stars and hard to beat! Thanks again for a wonderful trip!
5.0
The Blue Heron is located on the most beautiful beach and the views from the thoughtfully provided deck chairs on both first and second levels of the home are unparalleled. Pelicans routinely fly overhead and the ocean sounds are so peaceful. There was easy access to the beach and the beach itself is amazing. The local team, H. and T., are excellent communicators and as is R., the owner. The local team responded within minutes via text to anything we needed and in such a personable and friendly way! Every picture you see of the home is accurate and the numerous windows and small touches in the home (including every kitchen item you might need) make it a great place to stay. We enjoyed our stay a great deal.
5.0
Things were great! We did have a few bad storms and we think one lightning strike either hit the house or very close. We let the management company know that two tvs upstairs didn't work and they were there almost immediately to check it out. Very responsive. We had a wonderful vacation and can't beat the location!
5.0
This home is a dream location! It gets hundred points for location. Sun, sand and surf with a view of an occasional view of a pod of dolphins. We did additionally rent and pay more for this home for its heated pool, but unfortunately it stopped functioning a day into our stay. The owner tried his level best to get someone out there to fix it but due to the holidays it was not possible, so that was a bummer. All in all we had a great time and would recommend.
5.0
This home is a wonderful place to make memories to last a lifetime. It has everything you could possible need or or want and more. The views are stunning. The beds are comfy. There are tons of dishes and silverware for a big group. Rick is so friendly and a delight to work with. He even came over and lended a hand when we needed it! Can't say enough great things about the whole situation. If you have the opportunity to stay at the Blue Heron, DO IT!!
5.0
This home is right on the beach. It was amazing and the floor plan is great. We had a blast. Thank you Richard! What a blessing.
5.0
This is a wonderfully spacious house with breathtaking views! We really appreciated the location of the home. The beach was less crowded and the area was peaceful. We also loved the pool under the house when we needed a break from the sun. The hosts kept us well informed throughout the experience.
5.0
We enjoyed our trip very much. Loved the big porches, beach access and the pool! My grandkids were in heaven. The two refrigerators and ice machine were also a huge plus. I do have a couple things I would recommend. Couches are in terrible shape. We were cold a few nights and no extra blankets . Also the kitchen needs a few gadgets. Can opener was not good. Pot holders would be great addition. I would still stay here again . It's a great house and we had a great time. My complaints are minimal. Thanks for everything!
5.0
We had a great time! the covered deck was good with the rain we had daily:(. The house is great and response was wonderful. The new fridge was super nice and cooled great! I had 6 of my 10 grands with me so was a sweet time of memories! It's a great house and we did love it!!!!
5.0
We had a great vacation at your home. The accommodations were great for our family and we had everything we needed. The house was clean and well maintained.
5.0
We had a such a wonderful time at this house. Everything was perfect. The location and view were incredible. It would be hard to list all our favorite things, but here's a brief summary. The porch was large enough to have a table for the entire family to sit. We could eat dinner together and enjoy the incredible view. The distance to the beach was great and it was great to have 4 beach loungers to take down with us! The pool was a lifesaver. We have a little one and the sun would be too much after a few hours. It was great to be able to take him to the shaded pool. Honestly we spent most of our days in that pool-it was great! The beds were comfortable, there was plenty of room and we were not in a crowded part of town. It was all fantastic. What a great place to spend a week with my family. Thank you so much!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in West Beach?
The average price for a rental in West Beach is $250 per night. This rental is $781 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool! Slps 18. Awesome views. Secluded beach!. 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 Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool! Slps 18. Awesome views. Secluded beach!. Enjoy the water!
Is Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool! Slps 18. Awesome views. Secluded beach! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool! Slps 18. Awesome views. Secluded beach!?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and balcony / patio.
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