Title: Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores 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 # Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores Beachside holiday home with water park ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101590000/101588500/101588456/47bdd13f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101590000/101588500/101588456/23ddab2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101590000/101588500/101588456/dae8fd9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101590000/101588500/101588456/5ae59af9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101590000/101588500/101588456/d1272d83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Gulf Shores, Family Tides offers a beach vacation like no other. With direct access to sugar-white sand and endless views of sparkling blue water, this 3-bedroom home features a sprawling outdoor sundeck, fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable living room with picture glass sliding doors. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores Family Tides Welcome to Family Tides in the Heart of Gulf Shores! Step off the deck and into the sugar-white sand. Enjoy nothing but endless views and sparkling blue water as far as you can see. Family Tides is a true home away from home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms just 3 miles down the popular West Beach Blvd. About Family Tides With direct Gulf of Mexico, front row seats and a sprawling outdoor sundeck, Family Tides beach cottage is “shore” to please any guest! This magnificent 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers guests a newly designed and renovated space with upgraded new furnishings and a comfortable layout. The plush living room affords room for all to unwind while the view beyond the picture glass sliding door is sure to impress. The fully equipped, open-concept kitchen makes light work for the chef of the group with everything needed to create delectable meals at home. Enjoy your meals in the dining area with a table for 8 or right out on your private deck. Family Tides offers accommodations for up to 8 guests and features a Gulf-facing Master bedroom with direct deck access, a king bed, TV, and an attractive 5 piece private bathroom. The second bedroom hosts 2 in a queen bed and the third bedroom will sleep 4 in 2 twin over twin bunk beds. There is a shared hall bathroom with a tub/shower combo for the guests in these 2 bedrooms. Come experience what a beach vacation means! No waiting in elevator lines, no searching for parking spaces, no noise from the people above you, just quiet and endless views and your beach right in front of your home! Contact Harris Vacations today to book Family Tides. About Gulf Shores Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, its world-class fishing, and its exceptional dining and entertainment. Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores has to offer! Rental Age Policy We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Oven - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Table tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Sailing 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36840000/36830600/36830541/90-f4acbe5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best bargain on the beach! 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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 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. ### Property is also known as 190 ## About the area Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing and fishing adventures can be found near the property. [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%7C30.24077%2C-87.74013&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jY4QgZkrnVbVPBidx2t4ogsls1Y=) Gulf Shores, AL ### What's nearby - West Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles - Hangout Music Fest - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles - Waterville USA - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles - Gulf Shores Golf Club - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles ### Restaurants - ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Catch - ‬6 min drive - ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive - ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive - ‪Picnic Beach - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores located? > Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Tides- Beachfront Cottage in Gulf Shores Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti S. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place to stay. Very clean and well stocked. Would definitely recommend and would stay again! ##### Patti S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy C. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Much needed R&R We love staying at this property. Directly on the beach with a deck to enjoy the view. Love the location and that its in a less congested and quiet area. Perfect to get away and relax. ##### Amy C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah M. 30 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and clean updated home! The home was very clean, checkin was a breeze, no issues at all. Master bedroom and bathroom were nice size. Deck space and location were great! Perfect space for our family of 4! ##### Hannah M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### T d. 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together at the beach Clean, on the beach, good setup for a medium to large family. Fenced in patio was a huge plus. ##### T d. 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