Title: Brand New/Heated pool/50 Steps to Beach/Fire Pit Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Brand New/Heated pool/50 Steps to Beach/Fire Pit ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118510000/118501300/118501228/3a63534f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118510000/118501300/118501228/16f4a5e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118510000/118501300/118501228/8dd43f57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118510000/118501300/118501228/908a6ea2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118510000/118501300/118501228/e81e5db1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Brand New/Heated pool/50 Steps to Beach/Fire Pit, you can look forward to a water park, a firepit and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Brand New/Heated pool/50 Steps to Beach/Fire Pit Dragonfly is a brand new construction custom home that is almost beach front and professionally decorated with high end finishes that is not common in Gulf Shores. It is fully loaded with everything you need and will want from the new home smell to the heated pool, bikes, fire pit, arcade games, corn hole, chef's kitchen, 4 king bedrooms, full coffee bar and did I mention you will be 50 steps from the beach. If you're sick and tired of old run down beach houses then Dragonfly will blow you away. Dragonfly has been designed with you in mind as we want you to immediately feel relaxed when you walk in the front door. Tremendous attention has been paid to the textures, color palette, and placement of every little detail in the house. The layout of the house and the additional game room is perfect for families to gather and to separate when needed so you can have your own space. The kids can fight it out on the playing Pacman and Galaga in the game room while mom and dad enjoy a nice cabernet on the front deck listing to the waves or chilling at the pool. Pool heating fee during the winter is $50 day From the time you book until check out we are here to serve you and answer any questions that may arise, but we will give you your space and not bother you. Dragonfly is located 50 steps form the beach in West Beach which is just 1.5 miles from The Hangout. It is close enough to access everything, bur far enough away to separate from the tourist attractions. Located in the most desirable location in West Beach in Gulf Shores you will be right in the middle of all the action as you are 1.5 miles to The Hangout, .5 miles to The Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails, .5 miles to Waves for convenient shopping, 4 miles to Rouse's Grocery, 3.5 miles to Waterville, a 20 minute drive to OWA amusement park, and 10 steps to your own private pool. Main Floor \* Kitchen with huge island that seats six \* Laundry room \* Dining room \* Family room \* Bedroom 1: King bed and TV with back deck access \* Game room / Bedroom 2: (pull out queen bed/sofa), PacMan arcade game, 55" Smart, and access to back deck overlooking pool with outdoor dining for eight \* Front deck facing beach with outdoor dining for six \* Back deck overlooking pool with outdoor dining for eight Second Floor \* Master bedroom (Bedroom 3): King bed, large closet, en suite with double vanity and double headed shower, access to deck overlooking the beach, and 55" SmartTV \* Bedroom 4: King bed, en suite bathroom with a large vanity and shower, front deck access overlooking the beach and 55" SmartTV \* Reading Nook with two bean bag chairs perfect for kids to have a quiet space to read or relax \* Bedroom 5: Bunk room with 2 twin beds custom built over 2 full beds with a 55" SmartTV \* Bedroom 6: King bed and 55" SmartTV \* Bathroom 4 with a large vanity and tiled shower HOUSE RULES NO GLITTER/NO DYE: Glitter is almost impossible to remove and will result in a $1,000 fine to cover excess cleaning. Do not use any temporary or permanent hair dye or other dye products in the rental. Evidence of dye will result in a $500 fine or more if damage occurs to sink, floors, carpets, etc. Primary contact is responsible for all guests along with anyone who enters the home during the stay to abide by these rules. No Smoking of any Kind: Smoking of any kind will result is a $750 additional cleaning and Ozone fee. This includes, but is not limited to vaping, cigarettes, marijuana, or any other form of smoking. No Pets: We have dogs and love our furry friends, but we do NOT allow pets. If you bring a pet you will be charged $750. No Parties: If you have a party you will be charged $750 plus damages. Quiet Time: Quiet time is from 10:00pm-7:00am daily. Pool Hours: 7:00am-10:00pm Pool Heating Fee: $50 per day ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Heated pool - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Guests are required to sign the rental agreement. A security deposit of $300 will be held. No loud parties, weddings , we rent to friends and families . We suggest you get travelers insurance from vrbo or where ever you want. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b564ddx ## About the area Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores.dx603078) [View more Holiday homes in Gulf Shores](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores-Private-Holiday-Homes.d603078-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.24272%2C-87.72990&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GSn8LOfU70LwUYW4j4dcRPTcLuo=) Gulf Shores, AL ### What's nearby - Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles - Gulf State Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles - Waterville USA - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles - Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles ### Restaurants - The Hangout - ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive - ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive - The Catch - ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Brand New/Heated pool/50 Steps to Beach/Fire Pit have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Brand New/Heated pool/50 Steps to Beach/Fire Pit pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Brand New/Heated pool/50 Steps to Beach/Fire Pit? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Brand New/Heated pool/50 Steps to Beach/Fire Pit? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Brand New/Heated pool/50 Steps to Beach/Fire Pit located? > This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Brand New/Heated pool/50 Steps to Beach/Fire Pit Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 43 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross A. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was everything promised and delivered. One of the best hosts we have experienced. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience Gulf Shores. ##### Ross A. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew H. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic The stay was phenomenal! All the small details made completely worthwhile! ##### Andrew H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn T. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring break The house is amazing It has every amenity Coffee barMilkshake barSpaciousWe cannot wait to come back ##### Dawn T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### McKenzie B. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach stay This is the most well-appointed rental I have ever stayed in. Beautiful and everything brand new. Great location across the street from the beach. Owners/property managers communication was excellent. We loved it! ##### McKenzie B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### STACY P. 20 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful beach house Was everything we needed for a weekend getaway Highly recommended ##### STACY P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Family Stay at Beautiful Dragonfly My family has stayed at many VRBO rentals in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, but this is the first time our rental was exactly as described. The house was perfect, immaculate, and full of guest details. Bill truly thought of everything.....a well stocked coffee bar, beach cart, chairs, and umbrellas, and even starter washer pods, detergent, and enough tp and paper towels for the week!And to top it off, the house is right across the street from the most beautiful beach. Thank Bill for a truly wonderful week. ##### Susan H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler L. 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10 Stars Awesome place. We had a great time! Really nothing more to say except...Amazing! ##### Tyler L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neveen A. 7 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Nice House Nice house and neighborhood. Thank you for hosting us. ##### Neveen A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandi B. 8 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation This is a very beautiful, clean, and spacious home. The owner has thought of everything. The pool was very nice. The owner provided many extra necessities. There was even a milkshake machine, which my kids really enjoyed. I highly recommend this property. If we ever come back to this area I would definitely stay here again. ##### Mandi B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carroll B. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Home Home was perfect for our family. Just a short distance from the beach. Beach equipment was wonderful to have ##### Carroll B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan H. 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property and awesome amenities The house is wonderful and well stocked. The owners go above and beyond with the extras provided and everything was in good working order. Our family really enjoyed our time there and would book again. ##### Ryan H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nanette F. 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving The home was exactly as listed. However the owner went above and beyond in all the special amenities. Bath and kitchen were stocked. Easy access to the beach is a big plus. We were a family of 16 with adults and children loving the home making our time together very special. We hope to return one day! ##### Nanette F. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna D. 26 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay for Baseball at the beach It was the perfect stay for baseball coach’s families for baseball at the beach!! Lots of room, beautifully decorated, bright and airy!!!!! ##### Donna D. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy T. 15 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Soccer Place was great. Plenty of space for each family to be comfortable. Kids enjoyed themselves between soccer games. ##### Tammy T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa D. 17 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First Gulf Shores Vacation The house was lovely. We were pleasantly surprised by the complete complement of amenities. The beach supplies were wonderful!! Thank you for a wonderful vacation. ##### Lisa D. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven S. 18 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply Amazing! One of the nicest locations we’ve ever stayed! The house was immaculate! The owner made this the most relaxing vacation by thinking about EVERYTHING! It was the attention to detail that made it so wonderful! ##### Steven S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam S. 11 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dragonfly delivers! Wonderful place—even better than advertised! Will return. ##### Adam S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### pamela m. 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Property This house must be new! Wonderfully decorated, so comfortable and right across from the Gulf of Mexico. The property has everything we needed to enjoy our stay! Check in was easy and the host kept in touch to ensure we were comfortable. I would definitely stay here again! ##### pamela m. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa B. 22 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Book this house! If you are on the fence about booking this house, this is your sign, DO IT! Beautiful clean house, and you can not beat the location! Can’t wait to go back. ##### Melissa B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda R. 30 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place for family! We really enjoyed our stay here, spent Thanksgiving and had everything we needed in the kitchen to make a great meal. We had the heated pool for all but 1.5 days, but the owner was quick to send someone out to fix it. Would absolutely come back! Beautiful house! ##### Melinda R. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Staci S. 7 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Property We stayed at Dragonfly in October with four adults and six teenagers and it was a perfect set up. The house was beautiful and had all the amenities and then some. The beds, pillows and linens were all comfortable and plenty were available. All the beach supplies offered for use only added to a perfect long weekend in Gulf Shores. Would highly recommend staying at Dragonfly, Bill was wonderful to work with. ##### Staci S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pinky P. 15 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property and great views We had a great time! The weather was too cold to get in the sea but the heated pool came to our rescue. It's a beautiful property with amazing views from the decks. We were 3 families traveling together and had ample space for everyone to spread around the two levels. Would love to be back during the warmer months. ##### Pinky P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin J. 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house and stay We loved our stay at this house. Highly recommend it and would love to stay here again. There were 14 of us - 8 adults and 6 kids. It was perfect. The house had everything we needed. It was clean, beautiful, large kitchen, large bedrooms, beach stuff, bikes were great…stay here! Bill was very responsive and even had a hand mixer delivered to the house as we needed it to make a recipe for our Fourth of July celebration. Staying here is a must! ##### Erin J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristine S. 20 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING BEACH HOUSE! Stay HERE unless you are allergic to comfort and luxury. Bill and Brea have built an amazing new beach house that is fully loaded with literally everything you can imagine. The house looks like it is straight out of the last two minutes of an HGTV show and the location is perfect. The kids loved the heated pool, large connect four, bikes and of course corn hole. We will be back for sure as this is the nicest and cleanest beach house we’ve stayed in on the Gulf. ##### Kristine S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorri C. 13 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get away This was the BEST VRBO that I have stayed in. They offered so much extra and I was very impressed. When we rent again we will stary with Bill. All of his properties are wonderful. When texting him, he would get back to me very quickly. I can not say enough about this property and owner. This is a must STAY. You will not be disappointed. L Conn ##### Lorri C. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024