Begin your next Gulf Shores getaway at ‘Thompson Cottage,’ featuring 3 baths, 2 bedrooms, and 2 unique sleeping spaces perfect for kids. Walk no more than a couple of blocks to reach the beach and local hot spots like The Hangout, or venture a little over a mile to Gulf State Park Pier or the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. When you need a break from the sand, check out the heated saltwater pool — shared with only 8 homes! Complete with 2 Gulf-view balconies, this vacation rental has it all. -- THE PROPERTY -- Air Conditioning | Off-Street Parking | EV Charger (Upon Request) | Community Outdoor Heated Pool (Year-Round) Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Hallway: Twin Bunk Bed, Custom Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle OUTDOOR LIVING: Picnic area, 2 private balconies, Gulf of Mexico view, outdoor furniture INDOOR LIVING: 3 flat-screen cable/Smart TVs, 6-person dining table KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, drip coffeemaker, toaster, bar seating for 4 GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, hairdryer, beach dolly w/ built-in cooler, 4 beach chairs, 2 adult umbrellas, 1 child umbrella, beach toys FAQ: 1 exterior security camera (facing out) PARKING: Covered driveway parking (2 vehicles), EV charger available upon request -- THE LOCATION -- ATTRACTIONS: Gulf State Park Pier (1.2 miles), Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (1.5 miles), Waterville USA (1.5 miles), Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (10.9 miles), The Park at OWA (11.2 miles) GOLF: Gulf Shores Golf Club (3.1 miles), Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club (7.3 miles), Craft Farms Golf Club (5.2 miles) SHOPPING: The Wharf (6.4 miles), Tanger Outlets (9.6 miles) RESTAURANTS: Sea-N-Suds (0.6 miles), The Hangout Gulf Shores (1.1 miles) EVENTS: Hangout Music Festival (0.8 miles), Shrimp Fest (0.8 miles), NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship (0.8 miles), Mullet Toss (10.0 miles) AIRPORT: Pensacola International Airport (36.8 miles away) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device at the front door with an exterior security camera facing the front entrance area. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion