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Stunning Beachfront • Private • Remodeled • Game Room • 5BR • 200+5-Star Reviews

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
On the beach, sun-loungers
Dining
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning Beachfront • Private • Remodeled • Game Room • 5BR • 200+5-Star Reviews

Karson’s Kastle — Gulf-Front Luxury with Peaceful Privacy & Stunning Views

Welcome to Karson’s Kastle, a beautifully remodeled beach house that offers one of the most peaceful and scenic settings in Gulf Shores. Located just half a mile past the last condo, this home feels like your own private island — yet it’s only 7 minutes from The Hangout and all the action.

Sleeps 16 | 5 Bedrooms | 4 King Bedrooms + Custom Bunks + Air Mattress, 4.5 baths

Four bedrooms face the beach with large windows and private balconies.

Main floor master suite includes a full bath with jacuzzi tub and a powder bath.

Upstairs: three king bedrooms with Gulf views and deck access, plus a custom bunk room with two queens below and two twins above — perfect for kids — with its own bath and balcony.

One queen air mattress also available.

Beachfront Living with Open Floor Plan

Kitchen, dining, and great room offer panoramic Gulf views.

Spacious layout ideal for families and groups.

Across the street: lagoon-front homes on large lots,

Game Room & Outdoor Amenities

Under-house game room includes pool table, cornhole, hammock, outdoor TV, and all-new patio furniture.

Weber gas grill for cookouts.

We provide 4 beach chairs and 2 beach recliners.

Modern Comforts & Recent Upgrades

Recently remodeled: new windows, doors, siding, and paint.

50" TVs in bedrooms, 75" TV in living room.

High-seating patio chairs for elevated, unobstructive East and West private views from all balconies!

PRIME LOCATION!
Just 1 mile from Lagoon Pass — the quiet side of Gulf Shores.

7 minutes to The Hangout, restaurants, and shopping.

As one repeat guest said: “You’d think you were on your own private island.”

Nearby Recreation

The Bodenhamer Center is 15 minutes away with fitness, indoor pool, basketball, and games — only $10/day per person. Learn more

Book Direct with the Owner

Enjoy personal service and we are just a text or phone call away!

We are humbled by over 5-star reviews from over 200 past guests.

Also available: VRBO 446929 — Penthouse Condo in Phoenix West II with 250+ five-star reviews.

Interested in Buying?

I’m a licensed Alabama realtor with 30+ years of experience in investment properties. If you’re considering purchasing a condo or beach home, I’d love to help — and offer discounted commission fees to all our guests.
Thank you,
Mark
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Gulf Shores Beach. Features include a gym, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a jetted tub.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 9 minutes from Gulf State Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a fitness center, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 steps to reach entrance
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a private island
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,580 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No high school or college age drinking parties allowed No Smoking in house $500 extra fee for weddings
We do not refund for power outages, inclement weather or other disruptions to appliances, amenities of complex so please purchase travel insurance
Each guest will be financially responsible for damage done to the property beyond normal wear and tear. Person who rents home must occupy it.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Peaceful Beach Front 4 Beachfront Bedrooms Balcony's game Room
Peaceful Beach Front 4 Beachfront Bedrooms Balcony's game Room

Stunning Beachfront • Private • Remodeled • Game Room • 5BR • 200+5-Star Reviews Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 229 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ve stayed at a lot of Vrbo homes and Mark is the most accommodating host I’ve ever had!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Machelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! The property was very clean, well stocked, and comfortable for our family. The Christmas tree was a lovely touch. Great views, easy walk to the beach, and prompt, helpful communication from the host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay! Lots of happy memories were made. Everything was clean and we had everything we needed. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent VRBO property! One of the cleanest we've stayed in. Proximity to the beach, restaurants and retail...perfect. This house has everything you need for a fantastic visit to Gulf Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabacon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karson’s Kastle is an outstanding vacation home. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family vacation. Plenty of space and best stocked kitchen of any house we have ever stayed. Game area great for evening gathering w lots of chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tietje G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful beach views; clean rooms; kitchen is fairly well equipped-not quite a gourmet kitchen, though; (however, kitchen could use a bit of organization so it would be easier to find things, plus we sure wished there was a pantry-or shelving in laundry room); lots of seating space in living room; love the game room downstairs; primary bedroom is spacious; upstairs kind beds were comfy; host was very responsive to questions; great place to spend a vacation with family and/or friends.
View of house from the beach
Found some starfish on the beach
Beautiful sunsets from the back balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

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

Great Place

Great place for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our family. Very clean and comfortable. We didn't need to contact the hosts for anything because everything needed was taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before, it’s a fantastic and well-maintained property that is perfect for our family. The owners are very responsive as well. If you are looking for a home in Gulf Shores this place is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing all around! Thank you for a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved being right on the beach, sea shells galore and dolphins. This home was perfect for our family, with 4 and half baths, nobody had the wait. Layout was great and very comfortable.. kitchen amenities were pretty good. Even the patio didnt miss abeat with pool table, tv and games. Very clean, and beds nobody had any complaints. Totally would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent our family vacation in Gulf Shores at this beautiful house. It was close enough to take walks to the downtown of Gulf Shores. Our family enjoyed all of the amenities the vacation home had to offer. The outside tv, pool table and vast selection of beach equipment was nice to have available for our family. Mark and Debbie were easy to reach and very helpful. I would definitely plan another family trip at this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Perfect Beach House Rental!!

We had the most relaxing vacation ever! The home was perfect, plenty of room, and the kitchen had everything we needed. We will definitely return here.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael p.

very nice house good location nice beach

loved the house and location very quite and peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful home! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Didn’t want to leave!

Wonderful place to stay! Was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

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

2025 Family Vacation

Beautiful house in a great location!! The private beach was awesome. Enjoyed the week with our adult children and grandchildren for our 40th wedding anniversary.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach L.

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

What a Great Place

This was a great place to stay and exceded all expectations. It really allowed us to have a great family vacation and we highly recommend it. Look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Fabulous

Great location and very relaxing!! Home was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was very accommodating for family members. Overall a fabulous home with an exceptional view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Perfect Holiday

The accommodations and attention to detail from the property owner were tremendous. We had an incredible stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin b.

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

Nice Getaway

Beautiful home and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Lovely Beach House

The house is as pictured and very clean. We enjoyed our beach stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Home, Great Location

Karson's Kastle is the perfect place for friends or family to spend a restful week. On the beach, and close to many restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023