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A wooden deck with a view of the beach, featuring a railing and four turquoise Adirondack chairs. - Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties (Gulf Shores)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools. - Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties (Gulf Shores)
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A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting. - Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties (Gulf Shores)
Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties provides amenities like a water park and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties

  • The Sea Star, Previously known as Cocoa's Cabana. Authentic, newly renovated, beach house directly on the sugar white sands of the Gulf of Mexico in Gulf Shores, AL!

    Look no further for your perfect home away from home on the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Quiet, yet close to dining, shopping, and festivals. This spacious, comfortable beach home is waiting for you with its mesmerizing views and large relaxing deck. If you love the sound of waves and the sparkle of clear blue waters, this is the vacation rental for you. Watch dolphins play, help baby sea turtles find their way home, or float the day away, right in front of your vacation home. The name of this home is Cocoa's Cabana- all who visit know they are experiencing a well-deserved vacation away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

    This house has added a 3rd bathroom! Bedroom layout as follows:
    King Bedroom with bathroom
    Queen Bedroom with bathroom
    King Bedroom shares a full hall bathroom
    Bunk Bedroom (one twin over twin bunk, one full over full bunk)

    Important Information
    *Primary guest must be 25 years or older unless approved by Signature Properties.

    Due to fraud, a driver's license and selfie must be uploaded as well as a Tenant Vacation Rental Agreement with Signature Properties must be electronically signed to secure your reservation.

    Cancellation Policy:
    A reservation deposit of 25% is due at time of reservation and will be applied to total amount. The balance of the total amount is due on or before 90 days (house) or 60 days (condo) or 180 days (rentals more than 13 nights) from arrival.

    A 60 day notice (condos) or 90 day notice (houses) or 180 days (rentals for more than 13 nights) from arrival date is required for any cancellation to receive a refund of deposit. The $99 Reservation Fee is non-refundable and a Cancellation Fee of $100 will apply. If less than required notice is given, every effort will be made to re-rent the property. If we are unable to rent the property, no refunds will be due. If the property is re-rented at full rental rate, you will receive a refund less the Cancellation Fee and Non-Refundable Reservation Fee.

    Come see why memories are made here. Signature Properties welcomes you. Your Vacation will always be Our Priority! We are available 24/7 for any of your vacation needs. At Signature Properties, we strive on making each vacation a one of a kind experience personalized for each guest. Please let us know what we can do to make your vacation perfect! Book today and you won't be disappointed!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The Wharf and Tanger Outlet Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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AL, Gulf Shores

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and tall buildings in the background.
    Gulf Shores Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A beachfront house with a sandy beach and a wooden fence.
    West Beach
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Three people sitting on a red bean bag on a sandy beach with a stage and green lights in the background.
    Hangout Music Fest
    4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Little Lagoon
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Hangout
    5 min drive
  • Circle K
  • Sunliner Diner
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
  • Pink Pony Pub
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Gulf Front, Steps from the Beach, Newly Renovated-Signature Properties Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chirine A.

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

Slice of paradise

We loved our little place, it was just perfect for our family, will 100% return
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne J.

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

Great time

The home was very up to date and clean. The interior design was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debora R.

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

Family getaway

This house was perfect for us! Large bedrooms, bathroom for everyone and close to the water. Huge deck to relax on in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Black Family

Very nice house, it looked newly renovated. The house was clean and beds were comfy. It’s in a good location. Beach access was perfect!! The booking was easy. They kept in touch during our stay to make sure everything was satisfactory. Our entire experience was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

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

Fall beach trip

The house was very nice. Great location. The bed frame on one of the beds broke during the night, we informed the property manager the next morning, and they had someone there within an hour to correct it. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Review

Great place with beach access. The property manager was great! Very quick response with any questions I had. Will be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keiston B.

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

First Family Vacation

My wife and I stayed here with our 11-month-old son for a week. The house was in a great location. It was the perfect distance from the crowds, but still close to all the shopping and food options. The home was completely updated and felt like a high-end private home. Everything was extremely cozy and clean. We could not have asked for anything better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith Z.

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

Fall Break

This was a great week. The Sea Star should be the Shining Star. It was clean, cute, and current! The house was well stocked with great kitchen utensils and full appliances that worked well for us. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Beautiful Property and View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was exactly as described in the listing. We had good communication with the property management, as to check in, etc. We have stayed in many properties, this property was spotless! Everything was super clean and well maintained. The deck and deck furniture was comfortable and so many seating choices. Wonderful restaurants close by.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bridget O.

Fall Break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful stay in Gulf Shores for Fall break. Property is accurately described in listing. Home is updated and tastefully decorated. The porch overlooking the gulf is fabulous. We enjoyed coffee in the mornings and dinner in the evenings on the deck! Management company communicated via text and timely with a minor issue we had upon arrival.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Clare C.

Can’t get much better than this!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I can’t say enough about how nice this stay was for our family of 6 plus our “granny nanny.” From the outdoor shower to the composite wood lighted steps and deck and deck furniture to the great room with comfy furniture and really attractive lighting options to the spotless, well-supplied kitchen to the smart TVs in every room, the 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom (plus another bathroom shared by the other 2 bedrooms and open to the hallway)—it just was so comfortable for everyone. It definitely felt like a getaway for our family. It’s located in a stretch of beach pretty distant from the condo towers so there was plenty of room on the beach to spread out and have space. The bedrooms and bathrooms are on the small side, but everything is perfectly functional and comfortable. The property management was excellent and accommodating with great, unsolicited offers for help and simple instructions. We will definitely look up this property for our next beach trip.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Holiday Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sea Star was a perfect place to spend an extra long weekend with friends. The house was great and was everything it was advertised to be. The location away from the main public beaches was perfect. The property managers were very attentive and were quick to fix a small issue of a tripped breaker. My friends and I definitely hope to come back again next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

The Perfect House for Us

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Sea Star is in a great location and has a spectacular view! We drove in from the Pensacola airport and it was a very easy drive. The house has all the rooms on one floor which we appreciated - no carrying your luggage up multiple flights of stairs. Being on the beach is a must for us and The Sea Star did not disappoint!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

Awesome location and very clean!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay! Loved the property and how well it was maintained!We will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kieu V.

Annual fam vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second time staying at this rental property and we were so pleasantly surprised that it was recently renovated. The home was fully furnished and in a great location. The only downside was that people from across the street would try to go through the property gate to get access to the beach. Renters should probably not allow public access. Also, be sure to bring your own beach towels, trash bags, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and laundry detergent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa W.

Perfectly Perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home was beautiful, well maintained, and a view that is second to none. The large, open living, dining, and kitchen provided a lot of space for our entire group to hangout comfortably. The back deck was a hit when taking a break from the sand and for watching the stars in the night sky. We loved everything about this home. If I had one suggestion, it would be a hook on the door to hang a make-up bag, towel, or clothes on when showering in the back left bathroom and maybe a rug just inside the door into the main living area. Those things definitely did not break the deal. This home would be one we would rent again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Fantastic place on the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This may be the nicest house we have used in gulf shores, from the home itself to the cleanliness and overall experience. The management company was very good- everything layed out in advance and very responsive. We partially chose this house for the porch, which didn’t disappoint. Partially shaded and partially sunny, so that we could adjust during the day. Kitchen was very good for preparing meals. Close to everything, but far enough for the beach to be uncrowded.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cristi S.

Beautiful Beach House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time at our stay in the house. The house is beautifully updated. It had plenty of room for our family. The property manager was very easy to work with. They were always there to help if we needed them.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tashica G.

Grandkids Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall a great stay my grandkids had an amazing time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

West Beach Gem

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was newly renovated and very nice! We really loved the Trek deck and the location is awesome. A plus-there is no beach access for people from across the street. You get to enjoy your "Personal" beach. Also, the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Property in wonderful condition. Feels like our second home!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kalea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at The Sea Star! The house was immaculate, communication to check in/ out was precise, and the location can’t be beat! The property was exactly as described with a well stocked kitchen and a large dining/living area. The “Welcome” snack basket was a nice touch. Our favorite spot was the deck area! Plenty of seating with quality outdoor furniture. This is a well thought out house plan with plenty of room for 10-12 people. On site parking was spacious. We had a great stay and will definitely be adding this property to our “favorites” list!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Great host! Loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025