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Gulf-front beauty with direct beach access, modern interior, & large balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Dining
TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulf-front beauty with direct beach access, modern interior, & large balcony

Hunker Down Gulf Winds

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Gulf-front living has never looked as good as it does at this Gulf Shores charmer! Here, coastal flair meets modern convenience. The interior of Hunker Down Gulf Winds features warm wood finishes, carefully curated nautical mementos, and ample natural lighting.

With an open-concept living room, dining room, and kitchen, rest assured that family time will come with ease. This space is perfect for movie nights, board game competitions, and for showing off your culinary expertise. With stainless steel appliances and plentiful meal prep space, cooking is made a breeze! When it's time to eat, the expansive dining table boasts more than enough space for everyone to gather around.

Equally inviting and bright, the bedrooms have been lined with high-quality linens, soft color palettes, and spectacular window views. When the view from your window isn't enough, walk out onto the oceanfront balcony and plop down on one of the loungers, or walk down to the sand and head for the surf.

When your toes aren't dug into the warm white sand, check out the area's plethora of parks, eateries, and unforgettable lookouts.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
All guests shall abide by Vacasa's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

Security camera details: under carport and at front door



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 manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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 mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,346 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

95484

About the neighborhood

Map
AL, Gulf Shores

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 33 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 49 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf-front beauty with direct beach access, modern interior, & large balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf-front beauty with direct beach access, modern interior, & large balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf-front beauty with direct beach access, modern interior, & large balcony?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-front beauty with direct beach access, modern interior, & large balcony located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Bon Secour Bay is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Gulf-front beauty with direct beach access, modern interior, & large balcony Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

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8/10

Location on rhe beach and we'll stocked kitchen.

8/10

Hunker Down was a perfect home away from home for our family vacation! There was plenty of room for the 8 adults &.a toddler. Great location on the beach & a beautiful back deck for drinking coffee, reading & relaxing! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10

We used this home for a girls trip. The house was perfect and the views were amazing. Dollar General is a short drive down the road and there are 3-4 restaurants close by that we frequented. Note that DoorDash does not deliver to this address, but that didn’t impact the trip for us. We had a great time and will be renting again if available for our next trip.

10/10

Well stocked, had everything we needed. Always fast and accommodating when we/if we needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10

Well built, wonderful home with beautiful wood work, and plenty of space! The owners obviously care about their guests, as everything you could need is available. We’ve stayed in many homes in this area over the years, I can’t think of one we’ve enjoyed more!
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8/10

Great location. Comfy beds and seating. The house was well equipped. We cooked most meals in and had everything we needed (except a biscuit cutter, which I’ve never found in a rental kitchen). Most appliances are on the newer side. Key box is on the center pillar under the porch, not where our instructions said we’d find it. Housekeeping could do a little better job. The thermostat is higher tech and difficult to adjust. We’d certainly stay here again, preferably without a hurricane next time.

6/10

This house has an awesome location with a beautiful back deck, however too many problems. There are 4 beds in the great room...WHY? It would be nice to have that actually be a room, not just 4 beds in the kitchen. In addition, the kitchen is just a miss-match of used old stuff. The pizza cutter has a nut holding the circular knife on. The whole place needed to be wiped down - drink marks and dirt on the table and counters, burrs in the rugs, refrigerator and stove had food on them. The freezer wouldn't close so for the first 1 1/2 days we were without a working freezer. This house was really a disappointment; it needs tender love and care!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10

The house is cute, needs some updating though. The toilet upstairs was broken, the freezer drawer would not open except maybe 3-4in. Therefore we couldn’t use it at all, no ice for the time there. The washer leaked the first time I used it and the dryer completely shut down. It had a note on the dryer door stating to run it for 2 cycles. I would have loved one cycle. The doors leading to the back deck are not working properly. One set is tied off with a large heavy basket sitting in front of it. The other set of doors has 1 door that works. Both sets of doors have signs taped to them stating “Do not use, parts have been ordered”. Personally I think this is a hazard and should be dealt with immediately. Should there be a fire, you might not be able to exit the house because of the doors being blocked & not working. The kitchen counter is need of replacing, a large burn spot with Formica missing. I scrubbed the microwave, oven, refrigerator & counters because they were filthy. The cabinets need a good cleaning too.
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6/10

The positives first: beachy decor with cozy, classic wood pieces and unique touches to the home and comfortable beds, many updates throughout the home, steps from the sand with a nice deck, plenty of parking, plenty of beds for multiple guests, three full bathrooms, and everything you need related to linens and kitchen supplies and newer large appliances (and washer and dryer) Cons: kitchen countertops need to be replaced, freezer door sticks and is hard to pull in and out, fridge doors dirty, no coffeemaker (only a Keurig, so plan accordingly), blender needs to be replaced, lockbox very difficult to find and subsequently open and close (make sure you find the right one upon check in, there are multiple around the house), there are only TWO TVs in the entire home, so again, plan accordingly (especially if you have kids and teens who depend on TVs for gaming and streaming), most of the windows (and there are a ton of them) are uncovered, so be comfortable with being exposed and bright sunshine early in the morning (hope no one needs total darkness to sleep in!), and last but certainly not least, the air conditioner is not controllable downstairs, which is where the kitchen/living area/two master bedrooms are located—it’s a thermostat that can’t be adjusted (upstairs can be and was heavenly) so when it’s summer during a heat wave (and heat advisories in place outside), it would be amazing to go below 74°! I don’t know about you, but I’m a woman of a certain age and require cold temps to sleep and not sweat more than I already do—getting out of the shower to start sweating immediately is not my idea of a vacation home. Though Vacasa was responsive to my ongoing feedback during my trip, I requested on the first day that the thermostat be adjusted—it never was because they said they could never reach the operations manager. This detracted from my stay, and unfortunately, not only would I not stay here again because of it (albeit Vacasa’s failing), I will not book with Vacasa again. I am giving three stars because the house itself was fine, though there are some needed upgrades, not to mention the proximity to the beach, but everyone who stayed downstairs, which was the majority of my party, sweated through a week of stuffy, sweaty sleeping and had to go outside to appreciate the “coolness” of the inside.