Entire home

Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches!

Escape to this vibrant getaway with its stunning proximity to beaches and local hotspots. Snap selfies in its stylish interior and create unforgettable memories.

Photo gallery for Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches!

Beach nearby, sun loungers
Interior
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Property grounds
Property map

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10211 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches!

Welcome to The Barnacle in Gulf Shores. This is a single family home perfectly located from all the amenities! Conveniently located just two blocks from the beach and walkable distance to shops, markets, restaurants, State Park, The Hangout and all the action! It's a one- of-a-kind property barn on the beach. With its bright and vibrant boutique hotel style interior makes it a perfect background for all those selfies. Looking for something unique and fun? This is it!

Things to Note:
This house has stairs including a spiral staircase. Please be careful on and around stair case and monitor children and pets at all times. House was built in 1980 and does have some spaces that are tight and a little unusual. The bunk room is connected to and shares bathroom with primary bedroom on the top floor. The laundry/utility area has lower beams please be careful while in that area.

- Construction Noise ( construction across the street & city paving new street)
- No Lift (must be able to climb stairs)
- Quirks of an Older Home ( light switches are in odd locations, tight spaces in some areas)
- Bunk Room is attached to the Primary Bedroom
- Low Beams in the First Floor
- Not Fenced
-We have a camera on front door / driveway area this is for safety and security and to verify the number of guests and pets etc

Property manager

Jason Fox

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2266 sq ft (211 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 12 min walk
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach, and Orange Beach Beaches. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Gulf State Park Fishing Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Tropical beach barn 2 blocks from the white sand beaches! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place!
This place was absolutely perfect! The owners were fabulous to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable, convenient, with amazing hosts!
We had the best time at this adorable beach barn!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay just a short walk to the beach
We had the best time at the home and the beach. The house was clean, decorated perfectly and conveniently located to all the shops, restaurants and beach. Perfect for a family with older kids. Short drive to Florida. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024