The house is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a gated, private resort community and was perfect for my family! We had four adults and children ranging in age from 3 to 11 years old. The house is a lot bigger and more updated than the photos reflect - everyone had all the space they needed. With a covered front porch, open back deck, and screen-in back porch, there were plenty of spaces to choose from for hanging out, eating meals, and relaxing outside. For the cooks, the kitchen was by far the best equipped than any rental I've stayed in. We had every dish, pot, pan, and utensil we needed for preparing meals, and plastic cups and dishes for the younger kids. There is a large flat screen TV in the spacious living room and smaller flat screens in all the bedrooms. The wifi worked great and the TVs are capable of streaming your favorite channels. There are a lot of board games, cards, and puzzles for indoor fun. The garage was full of beach and pool toys, floats, chairs, bikes, etc. for guests to use, and the biggest hit of all - a golf cart! The neighborhood was quiet and the pools and private beach access were only a 2-3-minute golf cart or car ride away if you're hauling stuff, but it is very walkable too. One pool (our favorite!) is at the end of the boardwalk and overlooks the beach with plenty of seating in the sun and in shaded areas. The indoor/outdoor pool was nice too and both pools have tables and chairs for eating. The main Gulf Shores Parkway and public beaches are a 15-20 minute drive offering shopping and lots of fun things to do. There is also a brand new Dollar General right beside the resort neighborhood which was unlike any I've ever seen offering food staples, some fresh produce, beer and wine, and a good variety of beach stuff. It was so nice having a variety store so close for quick trips for snacks, ice, beverages, and little things we/the kids needed. The property host clearly put a lot of thought, care, and attention into creating a beach vacation home that is very well suited for families and children. This was our first visit to Gulf Shores, AL and we all had an amazing week and were already planning on coming back next year by day two!
