Bonnie Dunes, a beachfront duplex perfect for your next family getaway or group retreat. Enjoy lounging by the private pool and picnic areas or take in breathtaking ocean views from the front deck with lounge seating. With two living areas, kitchens, and utility rooms on each side of this pet-friendly home that sleeps 20.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 203000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
West Beach Duplex | Private Pool | Pet Friendly Retreat
Cask and Coast – West Beach Duplex | Private Pool | Pet Friendly Retreat for Groups and Families
Welcome to Cask and Coast, a newly reimagined Gulf Coast retreat managed by Harris Vacations. Formerly known as Bonnie Dunes, this beautifully refreshed duplex property is now under new ownership and has been thoughtfully rebranded as Cask and Coast, offering updated coastal style, spacious accommodations, and the perfect setting for unforgettable group getaways in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Designed with large families, group vacations, and multi-generational gatherings in mind, Cask and Coast combines both the East and West sides of the duplex into one expansive beach retreat featuring 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and accommodations for up to 20 guests. Located just a short stroll from the beach, guests can enjoy water views, inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces, pet-friendly accommodations, and a private outdoor pool designed for laid-back coastal living.
Outdoor Living - Private outdoor pool - Water views from multiple balconies and outdoor spaces - Beach access just a short stroll away - Multiple outdoor seating and dining areas - Charcoal grills for outdoor cookouts - Open outdoor showers for rinsing off after beach days - Fenced outdoor area - Pet-friendly accommodations
Indoor Comforts Inside Cask and Coast, guests will find two beautifully designed duplex homes that create the ideal balance of togetherness and privacy for larger groups. Both sides of the property feature bright, open-concept living spaces with comfortable seating, sleeper sofas, large televisions, and direct access to outdoor decks where guests can enjoy coastal breezes and Gulf views.
Spacious dining areas and fully equipped kitchens on both sides of the duplex provide ample room for preparing meals, gathering together after beach days, and entertaining throughout your stay.
Each side includes one guest bedroom on the main level, along with additional upstairs bedrooms, including primary suites with private balconies and Gulf views. Full-size washers and dryers on both sides add extra convenience for extended stays.
Sleeping Arrangements Cask and Coast East - Primary Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed, television, private balcony, Gulf views, private bathroom with tub/shower combination - Bedroom 2 (2nd Floor): Twin over Full bunk bed, Twin pull-out trundle, television, access to hall bathroom with tub/shower combination - Bedroom 3 (Main Level): King bed, television, access to hall bathroom with walk-in shower - Living Room: Sleeper sofa for additional sleeping accommodations
Cask and Coast West - Primary Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed, television, private balcony, Gulf views, private bathroom with tub/shower combination - Bedroom 2 (2nd Floor): Twin over Full bunk bed, Twin pull-out trundle, television, access to hall bathroom with tub/shower combination - Bedroom 3 (Main Level): King bed, television, access to hall bathroom with walk-in shower - Living Room: Sleeper sofa for additional sleeping accommodations
Whether you are planning a family reunion, beach retreat, multi-family vacation, or special gathering along the Alabama Gulf Coast, Cask and Coast offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and elevated coastal living. Spend your days relaxing by the private pool, walking to the beach, enjoying Gulf sunsets from the balconies, and making unforgettable memories together. Book your next Gulf Shores getaway with Harris Vacations today.
Additional Information - Pool Dimensions: 10 ft x 20 ft - Pool Depth: Minimum 3.5 ft | Maximum 5 ft - Pet-friendly property (2 dog max per side, additional fees apply)
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.
Risk Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guests agree to exercise extreme caution at all times. For more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
6 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
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
Things to do
Golf
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
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.
About the area
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near 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
Does Bonnie Dunes *Private Pool, Pet-Friendly* have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Bonnie Dunes *Private Pool, Pet-Friendly* pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bonnie Dunes *Private Pool, Pet-Friendly*?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bonnie Dunes *Private Pool, Pet-Friendly*?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bonnie Dunes *Private Pool, Pet-Friendly*?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bonnie Dunes *Private Pool, Pet-Friendly* located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Gulf State Park. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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West Beach Duplex | Private Pool | Pet Friendly Retreat Reviews
Reviews
Very good
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.
Nice spot on the 2nd row from the beach. Short walk to Liquor Store, Fish Market, and Restaurant. Wish there was closer access to the public beach entrance, but honestly it wasnt that bad. Just a short walk. For the price its a great house and location for Gulf Shores.
The property is accurately described as listed. Beds were comfortable. Pool was perfect for our group. Could use a few more lounge chairs or deck furniture to use. Other than this we had what we needed. Location was good and easy to get to restaurants nearby.
The house was nice, the pool was great. Parking was very good! Very clean, would definitely stay here again. Cleaning crew was still cleaning at 4 when we checked in. Kitchen was stocked but not with enough stuff, we didn’t get the WiFi fixed until the day before we left even though we tried to communicate with the owner Brian numerous times, water heater was fixed promptly. Furniture was not very comfortable, the front bedrooms need better window coverings it was so bright in the mornings. Overall was a good experience!
Overall nice we had an issue with the pool it couldn't be used until our last day there. They gave a small refund because of the pool.My thoughts are if you have vacation rentals you should do better.
We all really enjoyed our stay at this location. It was very clean and had everything we needed to have a great weekend. The walk to the beach was super short and made it easy to get back and forth throughout the weekend. The pool was perfect and a great spot to hangout and relax. Would absolutely stay again at this property!
The location was great. Need some updates on the property but overall, great stay for the price. I love that the pool is not shared amongst other locations but it is rather on the smaller side.
We stayed in both sides of this rental property. We were able to check in early which was a huge plus for us and our families. The fence around the pool was extremely wobbly and a lot of the beds were as well. The master bedroom toilet was constantly breaking/running but it was an easy fix on our part. Pool person had to come out and shock the pool during our stay, which left us not being able to use the pool for a few ours in the middle of the afternoon. Easy walk to the beach. Communication was amazing on part of the property, they were easy to get a hold of and responded promptly. For the price it is a great rental and was able to suit our needs as a large family of 20!
Katlyn F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Erica P.
30 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Not bad for the price
Spring break family trip. The house was perfect for 2 family’s with lots of kids. Perfect location. I booked this house for 14 people. We had 12 towels total… the pictures of the house are misleading. Bedrooms are smaller and the back door doesn’t walk out to the pool.
Erica P.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Tawana T.
31 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Family Togetherness
This was our first whole family vacation in awhile. We had a great time.
The property manager keeps you in the know via email and text. Which I found to be helpful.
The property was clean and accommodated our family well. The property is across the street from the beach and a short walk to the beach.
This property has a private pool in the backyard. You have to walk to the backyard to access the pool. You cannot access the pool from the inside of the house.
If you have a family member with gait issues, this property has a lot of stairs.
Overall, this property was nice. I would stay there again.
Overall, we enjoyed using this duplex for our multi-family reunion. The location is just right in being close to Gulf Shores Pkwy, but far enough from the big beach crowds. The gathering spaces were big enough for us (16 total) to eat and hangout, and we loved the deck and pool spaces.
We did have an AC unit go out on one side two nights in a row which wasn’t great in the July heat, but the property management/owner fixed it as fast as they could and were very responsive. Also refunded partial to make up for it. The inside could use some attention with repainting and broken floor tiles. The bed types per room doesn’t fully match the description or pics, but we made it work.
All in all, it was an affordable house just off the beach with great property owner/management service, and lots of space to host our big family.
Several issues. It should not be called pet friendly, or even pets allowed. As soon as my dogs got out of the car there paws were covered in sand spurs. We had to dig them out with tweezers. Dogs didn’t want to go out again. Two toilets requires multiple flush’s and many clogs. Old in poor repair ( im a master plumber )
One toilet tank cracked down the middle. We didn’t use it for fear of it breaking. Tiles cracked throughout the house.
My grandson (3) and I were sitting on the step at the top of the entry stairs. He touches the stairs rung and it fell off leaving a hole big enough for him to fall thru.
Air conditioning on one side quit working on second day. We didn’t call for service as the temperature outside was dropping and didn’t want to deal with it.
It is a nice property but maintenance has been neglected. Maintenance obviously done by handy Andy. Not going back, expect more for what we paid.
Bonnie Dunes had exactly what we needed for all 16 of us. Bedrooms were very nice, bath for each bedroom, roomy living area and a great kitchen area. I will say that since our rental was larger and rates were higher, I think consideration should be given to get larger units cleaned first. This many people usually come at different times and an earlier check-in would be appreciated. We ended up last on the cleaning crews schedule and weren’t allowed access to the unit until later than 4:30. We had been told 3:30. This was even after we requested an earlier check in more than 24 hours before we came into town. We also offered to compensate for this earlier time - we were never contacted by the agency in reply to our request.
The unit itself was very clean, but the grounds around the unit had trash, bldg materials, etc laying around. We did clean others trash up as the week progressed. It took away from the looks of the unit.
We had trouble getting half of the unit cooled, the phone number on the agreement wasn’t answered, called the number to rent a unit and received a quick response. Unfortunately, the repair company wasn’t there until 10:30 pm.
Both sides could use a broom, we ended up purchasing a broom to sweep sand.
Bring a wagon of some sort as beach access is not as close as shown on the website.
Rain came in front door and both balcony doors during a bad wind and rain storm (Barry). Oh, loved the covered area in front of the parking area. We made use of that every evening!
With all that said, would rent this unit again!
Check in was easy. Everything that was listed was there and functioning. Location was great property seemed very maintained.
Some of the towels needed to be replaced (rusty stains). Recommend outdoor lighting around pool area. Would stay again.