Title: Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83020577&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! Holiday home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Gulf Shores Beach ## Photo gallery for Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! ![Fridge, stovetop - Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83030000/83020600/83020577/a931a57f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop - Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83030000/83020600/83020577/c33090e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83030000/83020600/83020577/a7297f6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83030000/83020600/83020577/77088a0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop - Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83030000/83020600/83020577/8bc8b1d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Gulf State Park, Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available £451 includes taxes & fees 23 Feb - 24 Feb ## 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. ### Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! In the heart of Gulf Shores, our house is two blocks from the beach and all the eats! The property has private beach access just 2 blocks from the house. 3 blocks from Hangout Festival. We are ideally located for world class golf in Gulf Shores - just 13 minutes to Craft Farms, and just 20 minutes to Kiva Dunes Resort and Golf! Newly renovated historical cottage with TONS OF room. 2000 square feet. A spacious kitchen, Two dens, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a half bath! Sleeps 12 comfortably! The Southern Sun House was originally part of the Oleander Cottages on the beach in the early 1950s then later moved to its current location in 1998! Our newly renovated beach cottage is the perfect place to gather together for your getaway! Spend your days soaking up the sun or enjoying the local adventures! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Hob - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92704300/92704286/0c034c65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### West Side Cottages by Southern Vacation Rentals Gulf Shores - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=92704286&PinnedHotelID=92704286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103420000/103416400/103416305/a6d766cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Some Beach Gulf Shores - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=103416305&PinnedHotelID=103416305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115200000/115199700/115199658/6f48a9f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### White Caps 103 Orange Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=115199658&PinnedHotelID=115199658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22220000/22210100/22210034/94c1fb32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Phoenix West - 26th Floor - 3BR Orange Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=22210034&PinnedHotelID=22210034&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64110000/64103400/64103386/db467c3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Getaway at the Beach is What you Need\~ Book Now Gulf Shores - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 8.4 Very good 5 reviews £799 includes taxes & fees 13 Mar - 14 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=64103386&PinnedHotelID=64103386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76010000/76008100/76008082/52dd169f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Float-Stroll-Unwind! 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Only one dog allowed, and it is not allowed on beds or furniture. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ## About the area Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is 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. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. [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¢er=30.247162,-87.6827&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BoswDzodvO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%3FS%40O%40Q%40Q%40Q%40S%40OBQ%40QBQBQBQBOBQBQDOBQDODQDQDMDQFODOFOFOFOFOFMFOFOHMFOHMHMFMJMHMHMHMJMHKJMHKJKJKJIJKJKJKLIJIJILILIJILILGLGLILGLELGLGLENGLENELELCNENELCNCLCNCNCLANANANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNDLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLDLFLHLFLFJHLHLHJHLHJHJHLJJJJJJHJJHJJJJLHJJLHLHLHLHLHLHLHLFNHLFNFNFLFNFNFNDNFNDNFPDNDPBNDNDPBNDPBPBNBPBPBP%40PBP%40N%40R%40P%40P%40P%3FN%40R%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FNAPAPARAPANCPAPCPCPCPCNCPEPCNEPENCPENENGPENGPELGPGLGNGLGNGNILGNILILILILILILILKLIJKLKJIJKJKHKJKJMJKHKJMFKHMHMHKHMHMDMHMFMFMDMFODMFMDODMDOBMFOBMBOBOBMBOBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCMCOCMCOCOGMCMEOEMEOGMEMGMEMGMGMIMEMIMIKIMIMIKGKKMIKKKKKKKIKKKKIKKMIKKMIMIMIMKMGMIMIMGOIMGOGOGMGOGMGQGMEQGOEQEMEQEQEOCQEOCQCQCOCQCQCQAQCQAOAQASAQAQAO%3FQ%3FSAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U46DQQyRHNzJlgSb1gw1l3vaj1M=) Gulf Shores, AL ### What's nearby - ![Gulf State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097626/54585ff1-f97b-40d5-8938-1c1e036694b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf State Park 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Girls relax on red bean bag chairs at beach music festival, enjoying drinks, toasting. Sunlit summer event with stage in background, youthful energy, leisure atmosphere. Women smiling, casual fashion.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977254221/356424d6-0d4e-4159-98ef-b48069b98afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hangout Music Fest 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097624/2652f9ba-1a48-4359-ac9e-3306e9cdfb28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf Shores Beach 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Sunset on Orange Beach Alabama with people in hazy fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496927/dd18e791-22e1-4098-96e6-879c0088818b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Orange Beach Beaches 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![GulfShores_WatervilleUSA_6097646-06](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097646/ecb75aac-ba4f-4847-9411-7e0da330a38e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waterville USA 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) 65 min drive ### Restaurants - The Hangout 12 min walk - The Catch 16 min walk - Sunliner Diner 9 min walk - De Soto's Seafood Kitchen 12 min walk - Original Oyster House 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf!? ### How much is parking at Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf!? ### What time is check-in at Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf!? ### What time is check-out at Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf!? ### Where is Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Home - Private Beach Access - World Class Golf! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristan B. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Weekend Stay We had a great stay at the beach house. It had plenty of space inside and out. The host was very accommodating and friendly. We had everything we needed to make our wedding weekend special. Thank you! ##### Kristan B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Allen N. 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was great and the owner was so flexible! We were so happy with the house. We really enjoyed the patio swing and chair area. We were traveling with young children and the owner was flexible with check in and checkout to accommodate nap time. We were so appreciative and would come back! ##### John Allen N. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dolores M. 20 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and location Perfect location very spacious close to everything decorated nicely ##### Dolores M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A comfortable home within easy walking distance to the beach. The kitchen was spacious and functional for cooking for a lot of people. Several small sitting areas provided great spots for a few folks. All the beach equipment you need is at the house. Dog parks and walking trails about a mile away for Fido's comfort. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniela M. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A Perfect Beach Getaway!This house is absolutely beautiful! The space is perfect for a big family — spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up with everything you might need during your trip. The location is fantastic; it's an easy walk to the beach, which made everything so convenient.The home truly lived up to all of our expectations. One of our favorite parts was the back patio — such a peaceful spot to relax in the evenings after a fun-filled day at the beach. We spent every night out there unwinding together.We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Highly recommend this home, and we would definitely love to come back! ##### Daniela M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July Vacation Great house. Will stay here in the future. ##### Mary S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kortney G. 22 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and plenty of room This house has plenty of room and is conveniently located to major attractions in Gulf Shores. The bunk room upstairs was very spacious and gave the kids somewhere to hangout, plus there are 2 separate living rooms (one downstairs, and one upstairs) It was an easy walk to the beach. We had a great time ! ##### Kortney G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan O. 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As described and great location Property was clean and easy to keep clean. Plenty of dinnerware/cookware. Appliances worked as intended. Plenty of TVs with plentiful TV/streaming subscription viewing options. Plenty of sleeping space. Property is in close proximity to beach, stores, and restaurants. Towns outside of the immediate are just a short drive away. All within our party were very please with this place. Thank you. ##### Juan O. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ashley H. 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Good Location It was just close enough to the beach, and walking distance! However, the place was dirty when walking in. Two of the beds had sand in the sheets already, hardly any cleaning supplies. No broom, so we had to get creative. 2 trash bags were left for us, not enough for our entire stay. Not near enough tp. We had to go buy a lot of those things.The air went out upstairs and the owner had someone right on it that night. But the next morning, had another repair guy coming for the same thing when it was already taken care of. The day after that a guy “had to come measure doors?” Just a lot of strangers in and out of the house while we were there.We did enjoy being so close to the beach and being in a beach house for the first time. ##### Ashley H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misty P. 26 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great condo for a large group! Our group of 14 (12 adults and 2 children) really enjoyed our stay here! The condo was clean, spacious, and thoroughly equipped. The owner was super quick to respond to any questions we had, and even offered to reimburse us for groceries when we thought something was wrong with the fridge! (The fridge ended up being ok, but he was super generous to accommodate any food we may have lost). The condo is a short walk to the beach as stated in the description. We brought wagons to carry our things to the beach and the condo also had one available for use as well. We were able to walk to dinner on the nights we wanted to walk, or we would take a 2 min drive into town to park and eat or shop. Overall, it was a great place to stay and we would look into this condo again for a large group! ##### Misty P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise B. 29 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location We travel and stay a lot of places and I will say this is one of the best places we have stayed. I was hesitant because it was across the street from the beach but the walk was no different from walking from a condo. It was a very short walk and very convenient location. The house was stocked well with everything that you could need and there were even snacks there. I can’t say enough good things about this rental. The owner was in touch checking in making sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again. ##### Denise B. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn A. 12 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Daniel was an awesome host and would definitely stay there again! ##### Carolyn A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas S. 22 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property had just been sold 2 days before check in. New owner went out of his way to help us. Owner went out of his way to help us, enjoyed the stay would definitely go back. ##### Thomas S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### kamie b. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### kamie b. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake C. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Last minute stay ##### Jake C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ---