Bayside Getaway - Near Beach

Summary:

If you’re looking for some variety on your beach vacation, you’ve come to the perfect spot. On this home, you’re 5 minutes away from local parasailing and nature trails, 10 minutes away from the beach, and just a quick hop from shopping, dining, and entertainment at The Wharf. Meanwhile, this townhome is ready to welcome your group with chic + modern decor, quiet green space off of the back patio, and some of the comfiest beds you’ve ever slept in (trust us: we’re experts).



The Space:

★ABOUT THE HOME★

Here are the high-level need-to-knows you’ll want to throw into the “Vacation Planning” group chat:

✔ 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms for up to 6 guests

✔ 10-minute drive to beach access at Cotton Bayou

✔ Back patio open to green space

✔ Driveway parking for up to 2 cars

✔ 1-car garage for covered parking or storage for kayaks, tubes, etc.

✔ Five days of household essentials included (laundry detergent, soaps, lotion, shower toiletries, coffee, tea, and other essentials)



★ON-SITE PARKING FOR UP TO 2 CARS★

You’ll have space to park up to 2 cars on this home’s driveway. No parking passes are required!



★LIVING AREA OPEN TO KITCHEN + DINING★

Personally, we love an open living space in a vacation home. One person’s setting up a board game, one’s prepping meat + veggies to throw onto the grill, and you’re all following along to the new “Love Island” episode on the TV. With a big couch, a 4-top dining table, and a spacious kitchen, “wind-down” time here never has to be boring.

✔ Couch with seating for 5

✔ Accent chair

✔ Open to dining area, which has table seating for 4

✔ Open to kitchen

✔ Back patio access



★PRIVATE BACK PATIO WITH GRILL★

Head out to your back patio for sun, peace + quiet, and a lush, green view. It’s a great spot for a little mid-day snooze before you go full “Dad Mode” on the grill.

✔ Patio seating for 2

✔ Grill

✔ Green view



★SPACIOUS KITCHEN★

Whether you’re whipping up beach sandwiches, pancakes, a crawfish boil, or one of our personal favorites: “Takeout from The Shrimp Basket,” this kitchen has all the space you need to keep everyone in the house full + fueled up. Plus: snacks, drinks, cooler bags, and other clutter can stay neatly tucked away in the pantry.

✔ Pantry

✔ Dining table with seating for 4

✔ Counter seating for 4

✔ Blender

✔ Coffee maker + full coffee bar

✔ Cookware

✔ Dishes/silverware/cooking utensils

✔ Dishwasher

✔ Refrigerator + ice maker

✔ Microwave

✔ Stovetop + oven

✔ Toaster oven

✔ Stemware



★3 BEDROOMS FOR UP TO 6 GUESTS★

Trust us: you’re about to get some of the most restful sleep of your life. And the decor in these rooms? We feel fancy just looking at ‘em. Keep it classic in a good ol’ king or queen bed, or get a little whimsical with bunked full beds–all fluffed + ready for your beauty sleep.

✔ Bedroom 1: King bed, ensuite bathroom

✔ Bedroom 2: Queen bed

✔ Bedroom 3: Bunk beds with 2 full beds



★2 FULL BATHROOMS, ONE HALF BATHROOM★

Hoping to get a little fancy for dinner tonight? You’ve got plenty of space to spread out, shower off, blow dry, + primp without bumping elbows with 2 ½ bathrooms.

✔ Bathroom 1: Shower, double vanity, ensuite to Bedroom 1

✔ Bathroom 2: Half bath at 1st floor hallway, near living area

✔ Bathroom 3: Shower/tub combo, single vanity, on 2nd floor near Bedrooms 2 + 3



★1-CAR GARAGE FOR ADDITIONAL STORAGE★

The attached garage has plenty of space for you to use to keep wet pool floats, kayaks, or tubes neatly tucked away so nothing drips in your clean house! Oh yeah, and you could also park a car in here, too–whatever floats your boat.



★FIVE DAYS OF HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS★

We know you need more than a half-full soap pump and one roll of toilet paper for your stay. All Grand Welcome Orange Beach + Perdido Key rental homes come thoroughly stocked with a 5-day supply of:

✔ Dishwasher pods

✔ Paper towels

✔ Toilet paper

✔ Basic toiletries

✔ Laundry detergent

✔ Hand soap

…and all of those little things you shouldn’t have to think about while you’re on vacation.



★COFFEE + TEA BARS IN EVERY HOME★

Speaking of “household essentials,” every Grand Welcome Orange Beach + Perdido Key vacation home comes with a fully-stocked coffee and tea bar with several flavors and varieties to choose from:

✔ Tea + honey? Check.

✔ Hot chocolate? Check.

✔ Medium roast, black? You got it.

✔ Decaf, precisely 1.83 tablespoons of creamer, ⅛ teaspoon of Splenda, stirred for 37 seconds, and topped with one ice cube? Go for it.



Guest Access:

This is a private townhome that’s all yours during your stay!



This home is two stories, and all bedrooms are located on the upper floor. There is no elevator in this home.



You’ll enter the property via a door code that’s unique to your group, which we’ll confirm with you before your trip starts.



The Neighborhood:

★UP TO $450 IN FREE ACTIVITIES DAILY*★

Grand Welcome partners with local activity providers to bring exciting deals on local activities to all of our guests!



For each day of your vacation, you’ll get one free ticket for activities like jet ski rentals, golf, cruises, wildlife tours, fishing trips, visits to the zoo, and more. Were you and your bestie hoping to try parasailing together? Boom! One of you is getting in for free now. Will you use the extra cash to splurge on a helicopter tour, or treat yourself to a sunset sailing cruise after dinner?



After you book this home, you’ll get a message with all of the deets on what’s available during your vacation and how to cash in on those free tickets!



*Unused tickets expire daily. Free tickets apply to one entry only; additional guests will pay full price. Seasonal or sold-out activities may not be available during your stay. Free tickets are not available for stays of 28 days or longer. Participation in activities is not required.



★OUR FAVORITE PLACES TO VISIT IN ORANGE BEACH + PERDIDO KEY★

✔ The Wharf: Looking for dinner? Shopping? A movie night? A ferris wheel ride? Family game night at an arcade? The Wharf’s got you covered, and it’s just a quick 5 minutes up the road!

✔ Cotton Bayou Beach Access: It’s less than a 10-minute drive to the nearest beach access point at Cotton Bayou. You’ll have beachfront parking where you can unload tents, coolers, tubes, and towels; then, it’s a straight shot to the sand!

✔ Gulf State Park: Trails, a butterfly garden, campgrounds, and a nature center are quietly tucked away behind this home. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can walk a couple miles around Alabama’s Coastal Connection to hop onto a trail; or, you can park at the Nature Center + access trails from there!

✔ Parasailing at Happy Harbor Marina: Got your fill of beach naps + long walks? When it’s time to sprinkle some extra adventure into your trip, head over to our friends at Happy Harbor Marina—and don’t forget to ask us about deals on parasailing tickets when you book this home!



Quick lists:

♛ ACCESSIBLE BY CAR:

✔ Duck’s Diner - 2 minutes

✔ Bird Dog Chicken Co. - 2 minutes

✔ The Wharf shopping, dining, + entertainment - 5 minutes

✔ Orange Beach History Museum - 5 minutes

✔ Niki’s Seafood + Thai - 7 minutes

✔ Parasailing at Happy Harbor Marina - 10 minutes

✔ Parasailing at Tacky Jack’s - 10 minutes

✔ Publix Supermarket - 11 minutes

✔ Zeke’s Restaurant - 11 minutes



Getting Around:

We recommend arriving to your vacation home by car and having a personal or rented vehicle present to help you get around the area.



Some rideshare services may be available on demand, depending on availability. Ask us about shuttle, ferry, and party bus rental options, too!



★More travelers can now reliably fly into the Orange Beach + Perdido Key area!★



As of 2026, Allegiant Airlines offers nonstop flights from the below cities right into Gulf Shores International Airport:



Appleton / Green Bay, WI (ATW)

Belleville, IL / St. Louis, MO (BLV)

Cincinnati, OH (CVG)

Des Moines, IA (DSM)

Knoxville, TN (TYS)

Huntsville, AL (HSV)

Kansas City, MO (MCI)

Louisville, KY (SDF)

Nashville, TN (BNA)

Bentonville / Fayetteville, AK (XNA)

Oklahoma City, OK (OKC)

Omaha, NE (OMA)

Springfield / Branson, MO (SGF)



Flights are also available into Pensacola International Airport (about 40 miles from Orange Beach + Perdido Key) and Mobile Regional Airport (about 70 miles from Orange Beach + Perdido Key) from other U.S. cities.



Other Things to Note:

★CLEANING & SANITIZATION★

While you’re on vacation, the last thing you want to do is worry about extra chores. All of our homes are thoroughly vacuumed, mopped, and cleaned after each stay, and we don’t skimp on the details. Our team sanitizes every nook and cranny, right down to the light switches and TV remotes. Dive into fresh linens, soak in freshly-scrubbed tubs, and enjoy sand-free floors from the moment your vacation begins!



★ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE WAIVER★

We understand that accidents happen! A small fee will be included in all reservations to help account for spills, cracks, and other small accidents. If something breaks or gets stained during your stay, please let us know prior to checkout to avoid any additional fees and to help us ensure that your home is properly tidied up before the next guest arrives.



★NO SMOKING INSIDE★

We don’t want to totally rain on your parade, but we do need to ask that you refrain from smoking and vaping while you’re inside the home. Any evidence of smoking or vaping will result in additional charges for odor removal or furniture cleaning.



★NO PARTIES OR EVENTS★

We ask that you treat our home with the same care as you would your own. Please do not invite unauthorized guests or host large parties or events during your stay.



★HOSTED BY GRAND WELCOME ORANGE BEACH & PERDIDO KEY★

If your dates aren’t available for this home, check out our other rentals around Orange Beach and Perdido Key! We invite you to browse our host profile or listings page, or reach out to us directly so we can help you plan your vacation. We can’t wait to welcome you!