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Gulf Shores Plantation-Beach Cottage #8a in Gulf Shores

Duplex home with two-level deck, beach access, hot tub, & balcony

  • 10 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 5 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • Check in  after 4:00 PM
  • Check out  before 10:00 AM

Overview

Bask in the sweet simplicity of coastal living at this Gulf Shores home, a family-friendly Alabama retreat with a multi-level deck, angled views of the beach, steps aways from the sparkling Gulf of Mexico, and community access to swimming pools, a hot tub, a fitness room, and much more!

This 1,355-square-foot home occupies one side of a duplex in the Plantation Cottages at Gulf Shores Plantation, a renowned beachfront community on the Fort Morgan Peninsula (the other side of the duplex, Plantation Place #H408B, can be rented as well; the entire duplex can be rented as Plantation Place #H408).

You and your loved ones will be an easy walk from multiple outdoor pools, a hot tub, a boardwalk to the white sand beach, the Kiva Dunes Golf Course, and a quick drive from Gulf State Park and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.

SHARED AMENITIES
Outdoor pools
Hot tub
Tennis court
Basketball court

Sleeping Arrangements

Loft 1

1 double bed

Living room 1

1 sofa bed

Bedroom 1

1 king bed

Bedroom 2

1 king bed

Bedroom 3

1 queen bed


Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beach View
  • Beach access
  • Bed linens
  • Blender
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee maker
  • Communal pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Dryer in common space
  • Golf view
  • Hair dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot tub
  • Ice maker
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Kitchen
  • Long term stays allowed
  • Outdoor pool
  • Oven
  • Patio or balcony
  • Private pool
  • Resort
  • Resort access
  • Sauna
  • Sea view
  • Stove
  • Swimming pool
  • TV
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
  • Washer in common space
  • Water View
  • Wireless Internet

Your new corner of the world

Exact address will be provided after booking.

Home in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Reviews

4.8

See what guests are saying

Set on a quiet dead-end road just steps from the beach and shared pools, this charming cottage offers a private deck with peaceful pool and spa views, a spacious house feel rather than a stacked unit, and excellent value. Guests praise the easy, helpful communication with the agency, tidy, comfortable accommodations, family-friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and proximity to amenities — an inviting spot for a restful Gulf Coast getaway.

AI-generated from guest reviews for this property

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4 stars
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Anonymous Review from Airbnb

March 2026

Once my family and I arrived we had a very difficult time trying to get in the house because the lock kept cutting off before we could get entire code entered. Tried calling the host and stayed on the phone a hour and no one answered. Then when we walked in the place seemed a little run down, fresh looking paint and patches on the walls. The paint appeared to be covering up something like mold. Found mold on the air vents, around the showers and walls. Tried messaging the host when we noticed all of this and no answer. When the host sent me the check out instructions I replied asking for an update about the mold and got no reply. I was able to contact Airbnb and they were very helpful to get a solution to the problem. I would definitely not recommend Acari Management Properties to anyone.

Phil B

October 2025

All the amenities , nice balcony with good view over pool and spa, no traffic (dead end road) and 2 -3 minute walk from the door to sticking your feet in the water.

Emily K

August 2024

Nearness to the pools and beach. Great deck.

Kent O

April 2024

The cottage was beautiful! We loved the view and the private space. We would love to stay here again sooner than later.

Jerry M

February 2024

Location was great

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