As you start to plan your Gulf Shores family vacation, the most important part of your planning will be choosing your accommodations. You want a place that fits into your budget and provides the space, the comfort, and the welcoming vibe that will make your entire family feel welcome. But you also want the luxury amenities that will make you feel spoiled, including swimming pools and balconies that overlook the Gulf, and all of the aforementioned are what you will find when you choose one of our Poole & Associates family-friendly vacation home rentals in Gulf Shores AL!
Home or Condo?
The first thing you may want to consider is how much space you and your family will need. Small to medium-sized families will be just fine in a condo, as our 2-bedroom rentals will sometimes offer room for as many as 8 guests. You may want the privacy afforded by a standalone home, however, providing more bedrooms, more space, and often a private pool in which you will be able to experience one of life’s greatest luxuries, a nighttime swim in the middle of summer.
There may not be sea views in our private homes, but we can assure you that they are close enough to the water that you will experience sea breezes, salt air, and quite possibly hear the sounds of waves crashing against sandy shores in the not so far off distance. Most of our condos, of course, will offer balconies that hang over the sea, making them the most popular seating spots in the space. There is nothing like watching the sun set over the sea as you raise a toast to the fire in the sky from your balcony perch.
Feeling Comfortable in Our Vacation Home Rentals in Gulf Shores, AL
More important than almost all other qualities is how comfortable you will feel when you are hanging out at home in our family friendly Gulf Shores, Alabama vacation home rentals, enjoying the small luxuries that make you feel spoiled without having to worry that your kids will break something. This means that the sofas you lounge on in our spacious living rooms will be sturdy enough to withstand the teenage flop. (Parents of teens, you know what we are talking about!) Plush and inviting, your best naps will occur on these pieces of furniture, and some of your favorite family moments will happen as you all snuggle together under a cozy throw on cooler nights during a winter visit. The state of the art televisions will satisfy even the pickiest of technology fans, often being smart ones on which you can watch your favorite streaming shows.
At night, when you climb into beds topped with soft linens and firm, but not too firm pillows, sleep will be healing and deep, enabling you to awaken each morning actually feeling well rested and excited about facing a new day of Alabama adventures.
Testimonials
Maxine Gavin
We absolutely loved staying here!! It is centrally located yet off the beaten path. Home is beautifully decorated and inviting and beds are extremely comfortable. The pool area is amazing! Poole and Associates made the process so seamless and checked it to make sure everything was ok. Thank you so much! We will be back!
Jessica Swerlein
We booked Stay Salty in Gulf Shores. Quick walk to the beach. Great communication from staff, wonderful property. Would absolutely return and recommend!!
Emily Cochran
We really enjoyed our stay at this condo! It was clean, beautifully decorated and the perfect location. The kitchen was stocked well and they have everything we needed available. Our kids loved being able to easily walk out to the beach and pool. We will be back!
Modern Matters
You do want comfort in your vacation rental, something we most definitely provide, but the modern amenities matter as well. We have already mentioned state-of-the-art televisions, but we do want to let you know that they will be found in the bedrooms as well, making it easier for some guests to fall asleep.
Our kitchens in our Gulf Shores, Alabama vacation home rentals will have updated appliances, should you want to make a meal or simply keep your wine and beer chilled, and most spaces in our vacation home rentals in Gulf Shores AL will offer blenders in addition to the standard toasters and coffee makers (or Keurigs) in case the need for an impromptu margarita break ensues.
High-speed internet will allow hard working travelers the opportunity to keep in touch with the office, or may only be used for streaming or updating social media accounts. We can promise that you will be taking a LOT of pictures during your visit, and you don’t want to use all your precious data uploading the photos.
The Family Moments You Will Remember for a Lifetime
All that we provide in our family-friendly rentals will set the stage for family moments that you will remember for a lifetime. Live life unplugged while playing board games around the dining room tables or watching Christmas movies on large screen televisions when visiting during the holidays. Maybe it will be the sunset moments shared on the balconies, or maybe the kitchen will be where your favorite moments take place. Every inch of every space will be utilized to create a family vacation that all others will pale in comparison against and we at Poole & Associates are grateful that we play a part in that in any way. Reserve your favorite Gulf Shores vacation rental today!
FAQs About Our Vacation Rentals
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Are there pools in all your properties?
The majority of our Gulf Shores rentals will either offer a community pool or a private pool, and that will be visible in the listing.
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Our kids are really well behaved, but they are also very young. Can you recommend any family friendly restaurants that you think our kids will enjoy but also offer good food?
Lulu’s Gulf Shores is where we bring our littles, offering a large “yard” with picnic tables, so they can sit while they are eating and run when they need to release some energy. Also offering live music and the best seafood in town, including Gulf Shrimp & Grits and Fresh Grouper, parents love this place even more than the kiddos.
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We are arriving a little later in the season, are your pools heated?
Yes, most of the pools are heated for your comfort during the cooler months.
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We will spend a lot of time at the beach, but is there anything special we can do around town?
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, located at 20499 Oak Road E in Gulf Shores, is probably going to be the most fun for you, offering over 500 animals and a selection of rides that include a beautiful carousel with zoo animals instead of horses.
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Are there grills we can use if we choose a condo?
Charcoal grills are available in our condo communities, so be sure to plan a cookout while you are here!