Holiday rentals with a kayak in Gulf Shores

This is home away from home! Very clean and comfy. We hung out in the sun porch most of the time, played games and had so much fun. The area is beautiful and quiet. The kitchen was well stocked with spices, oil, vinegar etc. and there was coffee and creamer! I really appreciate this, you will not find this in most AIRBNB, s.

Charlotte was very responsive on such short notice! We found ourselves in a last minute lurch, and she quickly worked magic on her end to help us out (and on a holiday weekend)! Inside the home was pristine like pages out of Pottery Barn, so comfy and filled with all the amenities needed. Right on the water with a porch, Adirondack chairs and a dock, it was the definition of a peaceful relaxing escape. We will definitely check this out when we come back! Thanks Charlotte!

Wonderfull place to stay and no hassle

Excellent all around! Our family of 9 with 3 young children enjoyed the whole vacation. Easy to get to the beach, restaurants, etc. House was beautiful and extremely clean. On-site amenities (beach chairs, umbrellas, toys, paddle boards, games, etc.) were great. Would love to come back and will definitely recommend to others. Thank you!

Perfect place to relax. The house was very clean and had everything we needed and more. Very quiet. Watched the sunrise every morning and they did not disappoint. Fishing was great! Caught loads of catfish, some stingray, keepers were 4 black drum, 1 redfish and 1 spotted trout. Crab traps were fun, caught a total of 12 keepers. We stayed outdoors for most of our week. We will definitely be back.

Our family had a blast, the place is private, just as described and close enough to the beach and other amenities. we enjoyed the waterfront, kayaking and making s'mores in the fire pit at the back porch. Well worth it.

Great place, great location, easy walk to the beach but still felt pretty private. I did see someone mention an issue with the cable TV, that was still an issue (in main room you can get to the cable and guide, but clicking on a channel still says "you need a subscription", and then for some reason cable not working in bedrooms), but honestly we didn't spend much time on TV's b/c it's vaca at the beach! Beach was gorgeous, not too crowded. We had an awesome time, thanks Linda!

The Crystal Lagoon Beach House was absolutely perfect for us. House was perfectly located and an easy walk to the beach and a couple of restaurants. The pier out to the bay was exactly what we needed to wind down each day. Adam was a great host and was very easy to work with. Highly recommend.

The pictures are beautiful on the listing, but it’s actually better in real life. Just beautiful, the debt goes all the way around the house. You could always find shade and cool breezes everywhere. We didn’t have to leave the house for the sunrise and that was really beautiful. The canal was so fun to have right there. We weren’t sure how much we were gonna be using the canal but we used it a lot! The beds were great. And I love how they have nice toilet paper, it seems like a little thing, but we love good toilet paper. 🤣 We will be back.

What a great place to stay. This bay front cottage was very clean, spacious yet cozy and inviting. Great colors and tasteful decor really locked in the salt life vibe. We enjoyed breath taking sunsets over the bay. Time on the deck was peaceful and serene. The fire pit out back was a great touch. We would return and highly recommend this place for your stay in the Fairhope area.

We had a great trip.! Extremely accommodating for our family of four. We came for a fishing trip. They have kayaks we all enjoyed taking out to the bay. Caught several different types of fish, and even seen some dolphins one evening. Far enough away for a peaceful vacation, yet close enough to drive to the beach for the other fishing we did. Great stay.! Fantastic hosts.!

We had such a pleasant stay! The home was exactly as described—clean, quiet, and beautifully maintained. The hosts were incredibly kind and accommodating, always quick to respond and helpful with local tips.

Absolutely loved this stay! The pictures do not do it justice, it was beautiful! The house smelled and looked great right when we stepped in. Meredith was such a great host! Super responsive before and throughout our stay! She went above and beyond for our stay this weekend! I would 100% book again! This stay was amazing and I was so sad to leave. Book here if you are thinking about it!!

Teresa & John have created an incredible respite that has every amenity you could imagine. The home is filled with so many beautiful touches A well stocked Kitchen was great fun! Bed linens and pillows were the most comfortable we have ever encountered. The outdoor spaces: fire pit, screened porch, hot tub and grill were incredible. We enjoyed the provided water sports equipment that could easily be carried one block up to the public pier. Words cannot adequately describe how welcomed we felt! Thank you so very much for your hospitality and generosity.

My family and I had an absolute amazing time. I don’t think we could have found a better place! The cottage is FULLY equipped- not a thought was left out. The kitchen was stocked and had a few things commonly forgotten/don’t have when traveling. Plenty of blankets, pillows, comfortable beds, beach towels, etc. Also came with 2 kayaks and all the things needed for the beach (chairs, toys, etc). Plenty of very comfortable outdoor seating including a comfy hammock. This house had it all. Watching dolphins and other wildlife while sipping coffee on the deck was the best part of it. The neighbors were very quiet. Daniel and Juli were promptly available for anything we needed. A perfect stay! Will be back!!! Thank you!!

Very grateful of the time we had there. The flexibility to check in and the quality of the stay leaves us wanting to come back! Thank you!

Wonderful pet friendly place to stay. Quiet and peaceful but close proximity to shopping, restaurants, etc.

hosts was wonderful. hosts kept us informed through the whole process. Cabin was beautiful, good mixture of vintage and modern furnitures,well maintained. Our host was friendly and welcoming.. The area was peaceful and quiet.

We really enjoyed our stay! The place was great. So peaceful! Joseph did well at communicating as well! We hope to go back again!

Stayed here while evacuating from Hurricane Milton. Check-In process was super straight forward, the hosts were very understanding of our situation and allowed us to check in early after we drove 8 hours from the Tampa area! The cabin was charming and relaxing. Good internet and environment to get some work done. Plenty of activities to do on-site. Great views of the water! We were even able to use the kayaks at the stay. The fishing was great too, we were able to catch over 45 fish in the 3 days we were there. While there was plenty of stuff to do on-site, everything you need is within 5-10. The beach and great restaurants are super close. Definitely will be coming back under different circumstances!

Such a cute little cabin we had a nice weekend. Everything was just as described would go back.

Shawn’s place is a great place to spend time. My wife says she feels right at home staying there. We have actually stayed there several times . I would highly recommend this place for a peaceful vacation. Shawn is a great host.