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Coastal Retreat: Sleeps 12+, Game Room, Bowling

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Consider a stay at Not Your Basic Beach House - Game Room, Bowling and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a firepit and a garden. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Coastal Retreat: Sleeps 12+, Game Room, Bowling

  • ☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
    ☀ Private backyard bowling lane that doubles as shuffleboard by day and glowing bowling at night
    ☀ Fully fenced outdoor hangout with fire table, string lights, lawn space, and outdoor dining
    ☀ Spacious living room with 65" Smart TV, large sectional, extra seating, and floor cushions
    ☀ Game/media room with 65" Smart TV, Nintendo Wii, Skee-Ball, game table, board games, and lounge seating
    ☀ Fully stocked kitchen with dining for 12, bar seating for 4, and outdoor dining
    ☀ Pet-friendly setup with crates, dog beds, bowls, and a fenced yard
    ☀ Fast Wi-Fi plus a dedicated desk and extra workspace

    Welcome to Not Your Basic Beach House, a stylish and roomy getaway just minutes from Gulf Shores beaches, OWA, Tanger Outlets, and all the fun Foley has to offer. This home is perfect for families, friend groups, beach trips, bachelorette weekends, and dog‑friendly vacations. If you’re looking for plenty of space, great amenities, and a place that feels like home (but with more sunshine), you’ve found it. ☀️🐾

    🛏 4 Comfortable Bedrooms + Extra Sleeping Space in Game Room. Everyone gets room to spread out.
    • Primary Bedroom – King bed, sitting area, ensuite, walk‑in closet, ceiling fan, box fan, room‑darkening curtains, smart TV
    • Bedroom 2 – King bed, closet, blackout curtains, box fan, smart TV
    • Bedroom 3 – Queen bed, closet, room‑darkening curtains, box fan, smart TV
    • Bedroom 4 – King bed, desk, closet, blackout curtains, ceiling fan, box fan, smart TV
    •Bonus Sleeping (Game Room / Theater Room):
    -3 cushy fold‑out beds
    -Queen air mattress
    -Comfy sectional

    🚿 2 Full Bathrooms
    • Primary Bath – Spa-like experience featuring a massive walk-in couple's shower, soaking tub, premium towel warmer, dual vanities + big walk‑in closet
    • Hall Bath – Shower/tub combo, easy access for all guests
    • Fresh towels + bathroom essentials included

    🍳 Fully Stocked Kitchen + Espresso Bar
    Cooking on vacation? Only if you want to!
    • Full cookware + utensils
    • Plenty of dishes, including kid-friendly options
    • Standalone highchair
    • Full‑size fridge, oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, Ninja Nutra-Blender, and air fryer
    • De’Longhi espresso machine
    • K‑Cup + drip coffee makers
    • Huge, loaded tea bar and hot water kettles
    • Barware including wine, margarita, and martini glasses
    • Dining for 12 + bar seating for 4 + outdoor dining
    Great for large families, group meals, and morning coffee people.

    📺 Spacious Living Room
    Kick back after the beach or a day at OWA.
    • 65" smart TV
    • Large sectional + extra seating
    • Soft floor cushions (kid‑approved)

    🎮 Game / Media Room
    The ultimate indoor hangout spot:
    • 65" smart TV
    • Nintendo Wii
    • Full size Skee‑ball machine
    • Game table
    • Tons of board games
    • Lounge seating + 3 foldout loungers
    Perfect for rainy days, late‑night tournaments, and keeping everyone entertained.

    🌿 Private Fenced Yard + Outdoor Hangout Space
    Great for pups and outdoor lovers.
    • Fully fenced yard
    • Fire table + string lights
    • Outdoor dining for 8
    • Comfortable seating
    • Yard games (corn hole, giant Connect 4, ladder ball, pickleball yard set, and more)

    🐾 Truly Pet-Friendly
    Because dogs deserve vacations too:
    • Fenced yard
    • Walkable neighborhood
    • Two large crates
    • Multiple dog beds
    • Food & water bowls
    • Pet‑friendly touches throughout

    🚗 Parking
    Driveway and daytime road parking are available for our single-level home

    🛜 Fast Wi‑Fi + Workspaces
    • High‑speed internet
    • Dedicated desk + extra workspace at dining table and Bedroom 3

    🧹 Safety & Convenience
    • Self check‑in • Keyless entry
    • Exterior security cameras
    • Smoke detectors • CO detector
    • First aid kit
    • Central heating and cooling
    • Cleaning supplies + vacuum
    • Beach chairs, towels, toys, and buggy

    📍 Nearby Favorites
    • Gulf Shores Beaches — about 7 miles away; our preferred parking is at 533 W Beach Blvd for easy access
    • OWA Tropic Falls — rides, dining, shopping, all less than 5 miles away
    • Tanger Outlets — amazing shopping about 3 miles away
    • Sports Complexes — multiple fields within ~8 miles
    • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo — under 2 miles (such a fun stop!)
    • The Wharf - about 7 miles away

    --- 🎢 PRO-TIP --- OWA Tropic Falls Indoor Water Park is open year-round under a massive retractable glass roof! Perfect for when it is too cool for the beach.
    Plan Your Dates: During the fall and winter shoulder seasons, the water park adjusts its hours and typically closes on certain weekdays. We highly recommend checking the official OWA calendar online so you can maximize your park time!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a river
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Regular professional lawn maintenance may occur during your stay. Please ensure pets are put away when they arrive.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets are allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Foley, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Tropic Falls at OWA and Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Foley travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A golf course with a view of the ocean.
    Gulf Links Golf Course
    2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • A miniature pirate ship and a sign for Pirate's Island Adventure Golf.
    Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
    4 min drive - 6.8 km
  • A sign for 'The Track' family fun parks with palm trees and a building in the background.
    The Track Family Recreation Center
    4 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Tanger Outlet Center
    4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
    4 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    4 min drive
  • 7 Brew Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Lambert's Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse
    4 min drive
  • Whataburger
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Not Your Basic Beach House - Game Room, Bowling pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Not Your Basic Beach House - Game Room, Bowling?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Not Your Basic Beach House - Game Room, Bowling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Not Your Basic Beach House - Game Room, Bowling?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Not Your Basic Beach House - Game Room, Bowling located?

This family-friendly Foley holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Gulf Links Golf Course and Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Tropic Falls at OWA and Billy's Seafood are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I rented this property for us, a couple of our adult children and their spouses, and my mom for a 5 day weekend while in town for my son’s wedding. It was a lovely, festive home with plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable and offered lots of entertainment between events. The host was very responsive from booking through the end of our stay. If we find ourselves in the area with a large group, I would 100% look to see if this is available again and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026