Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!

Gulf Shores, Alabama
$1017 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 18

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Blue Heron
2175 West Beach Blvd

Blue Heron! So cute. So nice. Stand-alone, beachfront 5BR home sleeps up to 18. Wide open beach feels like your own. Expansive views from the BIG decks. Whether sunrise or sunset, coffee or cocktails, you ll love it! Guest favorite since we bought it. The heatable pool is in! It is 21x11x5 and sheltered under the southern side of the home. New pool pics too! Extraordinary place! Come relax in our home.

Brand new virtual tour up now, and the newHDR photography up soon! Wow! What a great looking place! :-)

Wifi! You bet. Strong. Very usable for work or play. A Keurig, and two drip coffee makers, because... coffee! Coffee not your thing Ice! Stand alone ice maker, and ice maker in the fridge too. Roku on the main living room tv for those who want to login to their streaming services from the vacation!

More! Many summer weeks gone already! Get it before it's gone.

We've christened her the Blue Heron, because she reminds us a bit of that majestic seaside bird, plus check out that blue, and the reflection of the sky too!

Bedding includes

Main Floor Master Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Middle Bedroom King
3rd Floor SW Middle Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King
Bonus Room: Twin Bunk
Bonus Room: Two Twin Day Beds in living space

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies yourself Check out our NEW 3D VIRTUAL TOUR

https://my.matterport.com/show/ m=tzz4jGcjwo1

LOCATION!
OMG. The BEST wide open beach area right behind your home, and those views from all the BIG decks Oh so awesome! Beachfront. Yeah, THIS is beachfront!

POOL
You bet! Absolutely. Awesome heatable pool sheltered under the home for a little respite from the hot hot hot of the sun! Private heatable pool. No sharing. 20x10x3-5' Rectangle, and added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82-84' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge that varies by season and is per night for length of stay (the 12 month range has been $65-85 depending on season) gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and any time up to at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too. The pool is beachside, in the sun, with an expansive deck area around it, PLUS a nice shaded and sheltered area to escape the heat, right under the home. Nice!

EXTRA FRIDGE (and an ice maker too)
Extra fridge Of course! Full size extra fridge, right around the corner from the kitchen! Oh, and under counter ice maker too (and one in the fridge... because... ice!).

BEACH ACCESS
Um, yeah! BEACHFRONT. Right out the back door. Nothing between you and the water but sand!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for 4-6 cars.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home! That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like It is generally rock solid and ran > 250Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests troubleshooting it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a starter supply of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire. Subject to restrictions which often vary by season. Again, please inquire.

Snowbirds welcome. Inquire for best rates. No smoking please. Kids welcome! Weddings and reunions okay too!

And if Blue Heron is not quite the right size, we own several more homes, bigger, smaller. What do you need Also also! Blue Heron is only a couple doors east of Dancing Dolphin (and that many west of Egret and Erica's Sandpiper) so you can be close but not too close to other people if that's the way you roll!

VIRTUAL TOUR!

Check out our virtual tour. Specific questions about layout Other stuff Get the insiders tour! and see it all for yourself!

https://my.matterport.com/show/ m=maF8Wu1LVn6

Please note that virtual tours may not be fully up to date if furniture is replaced, or walls painted, etc! They require a full re-scan of all rooms of a home. So, if you have your heart captured by a particular loveseat, and its not longer there, we apologize! 😉 VRBO changed how they do these, so hopefully this shows up!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2867 Sq Ft (266 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 18

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Trey P.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    We had a great time at the Blue Heron! We vacation down in Gulf Shores every year and this was a top house for us. Very clean and easy check-in/check-out. Made some great memories here!

  • Jonathan F.

    Submitted May 11, 2026

    Stayed Apr 25, 2026

    Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your place for our quick beach trip. We LOVED Blue Heron. Check in was easy, and it was very clean. The views, you were not kiddinhg! They were the best. We loved sitting on the deck sunrise and sunset. Thank you for the great recommendations too! Everything was perfect. We are so thankful!

  • William B.

    Submitted May 11, 2026

    Stayed Apr 4, 2026

    Great location, great views and enjoyed our stay!

  • Tabitha S.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2026

    Stayed Mar 16, 2026

    I can't even say enough wonderful words to let you know how much we loved staying in your home! It had everything we needed and then some! My daughter even wants us to install one of those ice makers in our house lol!!! It is in an amazing location, it wasn't crowded on the beach and we were able to simply relax. It was hard to leave! Thank you for sharing your home with us! We hope to be able to come back! Tabitha Sadler

  • Steven P.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2026

    Stayed Mar 23, 2026

    We had the best time at Blue Heron. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your home for our spring getaway. Everything was clean and in great shape, and we LOVED having the pool heated for the kids. Overall it was a perfect stay and we can't wait to return!

  • Thomas A.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2026

    Stayed Apr 19, 2026

    Big and clean. Overall fine.

  • Colette R.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    Everything was as described. Had a wonderful stay. Very grateful!

  • Sarah A.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2026

    Stayed Mar 8, 2026

    We had a great time!

  • John V.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 7, 2026

    We stayed for all of February in Blue Heron. We LOVED loved loved it! It was very clean and well-stocked on arrival. The management company and owners communicated very well--we knew exactly what to expect and even places to try out for food and coffee. We felt like we had the beach to ourselves, and the views from the decks were incredible! We hope to come back next year! Thank you for having us!

  • Cindy L.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2026

    Stayed Jan 29, 2026

    We had the best time at Blue Heron. It was perfect for a our winter getaway! Weather got a little cold those couple days, but it was so so pretty. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home!

  • Sarah J.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Jan 5, 2026

    Wow! Everything was perfect! Well laid out and stocked. Clean! And the views... just incredible! The crazy arctic cold front was something, even had a little snow... But we had the best time and can't wait to come back in the future!

  • Anice S.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Smooth sailing all the way with this rental! From booking to leaving everything went without trouble. The only thing I can complain about was with the tv being so high in the first floor bedroom I had to get out of bed to change the channel or adjust the volume while holding the remote up in the air

  • Tabitha F.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    Our family of 10 had plenty of room and we were very pleased with our stay at Blue Heron. We will definitely book again. [🥰 Yay! Thank you SO much Tabitha. Thrilled you all had a fantastic time at Blue Heron! Reach out when ready to lock in that return trip you mentioned--we'd love to have you back anytime! 🤗 Thanks so much for staying in our place and taking a moment ot share your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star experience! 😎🏖️🙏]

  • Ben L.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Overall, we loved the place. It was a great fit for our family and met all of our needs. It was nice to go to the pool after a hot day on the beach. The only thing we really noticed is that the house didn't have any spices at all left over from previous guests. Maybe they are always removed, but in all of our previous rentals there's typically been at least table salt. Also, probably worth mentioning that the dishwasher is not screwed in to the counter and had to be pushed back into place a couple times. Neither of those comments is a negative reflection for the blue heron or our experience there. We really had a great time.

  • Taylor F.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    We had a great trip! We loved the house and the location! This was our first time renting a house since we usually do condos and it was a game changer! We loved it and will definitely be back!

  • Leslie H.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    We loved the property! The location is great, the beach access is wonderful and the pool is an added plus. The only drawback we experienced was a problem with the main level air our last 2 days. Haleigh had someone come right out to look at it but it continued to run hot. Because of this I rated the property 4 stars. Otherwise our stay was wonderful!

  • Jayme H.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    We absolutely loved loved LOVED Blue Heron. It was very clean, cute, and worked extremely well for us. And the beach felt like it was our own. And the decks. Just wow. We can't wait to come back. It was worth every penny and we have the best time! Thank you for having us!

  • Melinda C.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    He was a great host. Great house. Very Clean. All 5s across the board. Would rent again.

  • Justin R.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Great place to stay! Plenty of room for 3 family's! Worth every penny and great host! Thanks Rick! [🥰 Super! Thanks Justin! So happy to hear Blue Heron was absolutely perfect for you all! Happy to be of assistance to you guys anytime. Don't hesitate to reach out. Hope everyone made it home safely and has a wonderful rest of 2025! Thanks again! Rick]

  • Atkins F.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Very nice house right on the beach!! Would definitely recommend to anyone and would stay again. Very clean, and updated.

  • Terry C.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    It was amazing! My family had a great trip. Thanks,

  • Terry C.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Beautiful

  • Katherine C.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    We had a wonderful time at the blue heron. Plenty of room and great location to the beach. However, there were some things that were disappointing. 1. No extra blankets2. Only one dish towel and kitchen towel3. Internet’s description of bed situation and location of the beds4. No beach chairs/towels5. Bedroom mattresses were horrible in the master and middle bedroom upstairs- like horrible and didn’t sleep well all weekAlthough the above was a disappointment, we still had a great time and would totally come back! The porches were awesome with the Adirondack chairs and table. The doors out each bedroom were a great amenity for each couple. Thanks for the great memories for our family and friends. We hope to come back and enjoy your properties again next year!!

  • Richard W.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at Blue Heron.

  • Amy J.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    We will absolutely be coming back to this property every single time we vacation in gulf shores. It was beautiful clean and exactly what we needed !

  • Kimberly C.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    Our family had a wonderful time at the beach and staying in this beautiful property! We loved the upper and the lower decks, the heated pool, and our close proximity to the beach! This is definitely a property we will consider again!

  • Nicole R.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    The house was amazing. Great for large families.

  • Cheryl I.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Property was exactly as listed. Very clean. Perfect location for our family. Much better than staying on a crowded beach.Rick and Susan were the best hosts ever!Would definitely stay here again

  • Bliss A.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed here with whole family and couldn’t have asked for a better beach access. House was clean and spacious and just what we needed. Would book again!

  • Jim Rachel T.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We were incredibly thankful to get a response and approval to book so quick considering we booked day of arrival (running from a vacation hurricane). Before we came, Rick even offered to put us up in another one of his places inland if we arrived here and the hurricane shifted west. The house was perfect to meet our needs and could have held more people. We loved how the 3 upstairs rooms had their own view/balcony access. Master suite was luxury size lol. Pool was great! Parking was easy. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking meals and had 2 fridges. An exterior elevator would be nice for sending luggage and groceries to the main floor (be prepared to walk up and down a lot of stairs) but that's the price you pay for the VIEW which is perfect!! [Awesome! 😎😎😎 I am so glad I was able to help save your vacay when Helene chased you west. I am sorry you, and the homeowner, were impacted by the hurricane, but am happy I was able to assist you all. I'd be happy to have you all back anytime, and appreciate the super nice review 🤗, and that you loved everything from the kitchen to the decks, and the master suite, and more (and of course the VIEWS, right?! Love sitting on the deck having coffee and my laptop). Thanks again! 🙏]

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