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Experience Heron's Nest, a beautiful raised house on the banks of Little Lagoon. Enjoy white-sand beaches, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and hiking trails nearby. Unwind with cool beachy tones and comfortable furniture inside, or hang out on the furnished balcony overlooking the water.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 451 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

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About this property

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

Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches

Heron's Nest

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Situated practically on the banks of Little Lagoon, this beautiful raised house is waiting to provide you with the vacation memories you deserve! Guests will be conveniently close to white-sand beaches, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, hiking and biking trails, Waterville USA, Dauphin Island Estuarium, boating, kayaking, parasailing, and canoeing activities, and more! Inside, you'll find the home dressed in cool, beachy tones and attractive décor, with lots of comfortable furniture and natural light. When you're not out on the water, hang out with friends and enjoy some ice-cold refreshments on the furnished balcony overlooking the water. You'll love catching your favorite movies and shows on the living room's flatscreen TV. The full kitchen is equipped with all the appliances and counter space you'll need to assemble a delightful meal and you can enjoy your masterpiece at the kitchen table or outside as an al-fresco meal. Take advantage of the central AC to keep the home nice and cool while you use the high-speed WiFi to research a new adventure then head out for a day of sun and sand!


Things to Know
High-speed WiFi for remote workers and online students!
Snowbird-Friendly

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting 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
  • Water tubing 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: 548 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

59931

About the area

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach
    Gulf Shores Beach
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Girls relax on red bean bag chairs at beach music festival, enjoying drinks, toasting. Sunlit summer event with stage in background, youthful energy, leisure atmosphere. Women smiling, casual fashion.
    Hangout Music Fest
    3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama
    Fort Morgan Beach
    20 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Fort Morgan which includes heritage elements and military items
    Fort Morgan
    31 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Restaurants

  • The Hangout
    4 min drive
  • The Catch
    3 min drive
  • The Happy Pappy Coffee House
    6 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner
    4 min drive
  • De Soto's Seafood Kitchen
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gulf Shores Beach, West Beach and Wade Ward Nature Park. Lagoon Pass Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Gorgeous, Raised Home Overlooking Lagoon w/Free WiFi, Central AC - Near Beaches Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Great layout. Beautiful views. Right on the Bay. Large balcony. With a little TLC and upgraded furnishings, this place could be the bomb!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lenorria H.

Perfect Spot!

Cute home in the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

This is our second stay at this place and we absolutely love it!! It’s so close to the water we can hear the waves crash inside which I absolutely love. The area is so quiet and peaceful. Everything is exactly as described about the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy place

Very nice quiet comfortable place to stay. Will definitely come back ab stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Weekend away

The views were picturesque, private driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Liked the location.

Nice quiet location but still close to everything. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Nice home on the bay with good fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

We loved everything from the room to the water front view and being conveniently located to any s...

We loved everything from the room to the water front view and being conveniently located to any shopping and restaurants! We’ll definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Randy E.

Perfect getaway and even better location !!

This was by far the best stay . We have stayed at high end condos and other homes but this tops them all. Secluded and right on the water just steps away. Great neighbors also that are locals year round . Five stars !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Herons Nest

Herons Nest was absolutely amazing. From the cute home to right on the water we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! Area was very quiet you could hear the waves and conveniently located to anything and everything you would want to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Sunsets on the Lagoon

This was the perfect size home for the two of us! The accommodations were clean and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the nice deck overlooking the Lagoon and watching the gorgeous sunsets in the evenings. Very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

angie d.

Peaceful little cabin.

My 2nd time renting this lovely little cottage. Overall, I absolutely love it and the location!
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Private and cozy

Loved this little house on the lagoon. It sits right on the water with a very easy walk to a private beach area. House was clean, bed was comfortable, hot showers, and cold AC. I will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Beautiful waterfront space

Waterfront, just right size for two people, close to restaurants and shops but off beaten path for privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wondeful stay!

This is our second time staying here and we could not have been happier! This year we brought additonal family to enjoy this perfect little bungalow! Always a pleasure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Nice, quiet, conveniently located. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Carl J.

3rd Time Back

This was our 3rd year coming back to the same house. We enjoy the privacy and being right on the lagoon while being in walking distance to the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri F.

Lots of Birds, Peace and solitude on the little lagoon. Easy walk to West Beach, Gulf Shores, AL

Lots to f birds to watch, fish jumping and peace and solitude by the little lagoon. We saw great blue herons, an osprey, and a hawk. Along with smaller wading shorebirds. Also, lots of hermit crabs along the lagoon shores. Also a very walk to the Gulf Coast beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Joe H.

Nice, clean, & quiet

We like the location- on the lagoon & not far from the gulf. Was very clean just needs some minor maintenance done. If done, would give it 5 stars.
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6/10 Okay

Brandi H.

Heron's Nest

Small cozy house. Very close to everything. Needs some updates and a few essentials to make it a very comfortable stay. We long watching the sunsets over the lagoon from this house. We will be back if it's still standing next year.

6/10 Okay

Cathy M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Overall great stay

Came in after dark. No address on house and no lights on. Light on deck where keypad was at was actually tore off the wall. We used lights on phone to be able to get in. Once in everything was clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location!!

First, we loved the location. The bay side is SO quiet and tranquil. The walk to the beach side was quick and easy. We had everything we needed, but the building needs some tender loving care. There was a lot of water underneath, so we couldn't use that part. When it rains, the walk to your car is gushy. Loved the privacy and view from the porch. It would be nice if part or all of the porch was covered to help keep things dry when it rains. The shower head is SO short you have to bend down to rinse off. They could use a new bed. Overall we enjoyed our stay and it's hard to beat this location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

That view!! 😍 💫🎉

My husband and I usually stay where there’s an ocean view but mixed it up with this location and it didn’t disappoint. The sunsets were breathtaking!! We played in the lagoon, enjoyed the seagulls, cranes, owls and various birds, the boats, jet skis & kayaks going by. We listened to music on the deck and danced under the stars. 💫 Very comfy seating on the deck and underneath the home. Short walk to the public beach that’s just a few blocks away where we went to enjoy the sunrises. ☀️ The only downside is the blinds above the bed needs dusted (badly) and there needs to be more towels and wash cloths in the cottage. Nobody has time to do laundry everyday. We are definitely planning on coming back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful area and perfect view!

No Frills Such a cute little place with perfect views and area to swim right on the lagoon! Would be really cramped with 4 adults. Perfect for 2 adults and maybe suitable for 2 adults with a couple of smaller children. Internet is terrible! Television continued to show “No internet connection. Check home internet connection” so, no internet/Wi-Fi the entire stay. No help from 800 # and messages to host! We had decent weather. If you love to grill outdoors there is not a nice grill. There is a tiny little (maybe 12”) charcoal grill that sits about 4” from ground. Might as well just cook instead and get meal done a lot faster. No coffee pot that uses pods, only a coffee pot that uses paper filters. So plan on taking your own keurig type coffee maker or buy ground coffee and paper filters. Other than that, the place was clean and king bed was pretty comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute beach shack

Lovely location, great rate. 2 big issues I wish I had known 1. Sleeping areas horrible , king mattress like a piece of sandwich bread, I slept on the floor. Sofa sleeper is about 20 years old just don’t pull it out. Had my daughter sleep on it as a couch since the mattress springs kept popping through. 2. There is NO internet company prepays for it, not through a normal company and it was not on. Both myself and my daughter had school work, my mom is stage 4 cancer, I am from Gulf shores and came down for her, this was not a pleasure trip but an emergency trip. We needed internet and although listing said they have it… they don’t. If I had known, just for that reason alone I would have booked elsewhere. Absolutely LOVE the location if it was for a pleasure trip and I didn’t need sleep or the internet I would have rated it a 10 of 10. Please replace the mattresses and make sure internet is paid prior to renting and I would totally stay again next time I needed to visit home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023