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Home in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Family River Retreat with Kayaks

4 bedrooms

6 beds

2 bathrooms

11 guests

2000 sq. ft.

Operated by a Wander partner

Trusted operators, vetted by Wander

About the property

Welcome to Escape on the River, a family friendly retreat on the Bon Secour River in Gulf Shores. Enjoy kayaking, fishing and outdoor time with a private dock, riverside gazebo, screened porch, fire pit, horseshoes and a large backyard.

A lighted walkway leads from the yard to the river, while the location puts you between the beaches of Gulf Shores and Foley attractions including OWA, Tropic Falls, restaurants, shopping and sports complexes.

Escape on the River is a thoughtfully laid out home that combines comfortable indoor living with exceptional outdoor spaces.

Inside the home

  • Four comfortable bedrooms with sleeping space for families or groups
    *Master bedroom with king bed, desk and smart TV
    *Second bedroom with queen and twin pullout
    *Third bedroom with queen
    *Fourth bedroom with queen over queen bunk beds
  • Two full bathrooms
  • Open living room with plenty of seating and Roku TV
  • Fully equipped kitchen with everything needed to prepare meals
  • Dining area for gathering together
  • Laundry area for guest use

Outdoor living

  • Screened in patio ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation
  • Large fenced yard with space for kids and games
  • Fire pit area for evenings by the river
  • Horseshoe pit for outdoor fun
  • Private dock with covered boat lift
  • Kayaks provided for guest use
  • Lighted walkway leading to the dock and gazebo
  • Gazebo with seating overlooking the river

Water access notes

  • The dock is private and available for guest use
  • Kayaks are provided
  • A boat may be present but is not available for guest use

This home offers a rare combination of privacy, river access, and outdoor amenities while still being a short drive to Gulf Shores beaches, dining, and shopping.

You’ll have full access to the house and yard. We provide self check-in via smart lock. Your access code will be sent midday on your arrival date so you can head straight to your vacation without any delays.

  • Must be 25 or older to rent this property.
  • No pets allowed.
  • No smoking allowed.
  • All guests will have to sign a reservation agreement upon making a reservation with us to complete the booking and receive check-in instructions.
  • This property is equipped with a noise monitoring device that measures decibel levels.
Property License: RL23-000506

Amenities

Common Amenities

  • BBQ Area
  • Air conditioning
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Free parking
  • Hot water
  • Dishwasher
  • Hair dryer
  • Wheelchair accessible

Bathroom 1

  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Bath linens

Bathroom 2

  • Conditioner
  • Shower gel

Patio

  • BBQ Utensils
  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Kitchen

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee maker
  • Cooking basics
  • Dishes
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Living room

  • Board games
  • Ceiling fan
  • TV
  • Heating

Boat dock

  • Boat dock

Office

  • Dedicated workspace

Dining room

  • Dining table

Garden

  • Garden

Common area

  • Wifi
  • Smoke detector

Laundry room

  • Iron

Exterior

  • Kayaks
  • Waterfront

Bedroom 1

  • Bed linens

Bedroom 2

  • Closet

Bedroom 3

  • Hangers

5.0 · 25 reviews

R

Ruiz

September 2026

Me encanta esta casa la hubicasion donde estás el río que está atrás de la casa con su muelle privado me encantó que tiene mucho juego afuera mis hijos disfrutaron los columpios y también difrutamos en familia la casa muy limpia muy linda los cuarto súper cómodos me encantó. Tambien me encantó el recibimiento de la cartitas con las galletitas. Me encantó todo
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Anonymous

April 2026

our stay was wonderful, beautiful home and peaceful neighborhood. we loved the lighted deck down to the river where we enjoyed some fishing. the home was clean and spacious and we even got treats left for us with local coffee, which i enjoyed very much. has everything you need. highly recommend staying here. Louis was great and very responsive.
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Anonymous

April 2026

We loved our stay, it felt right at home. This was by far the most peaceful and calming, welcoming place I’ve stayed at. From the little river to the back yard to the living room was everything we expected. Clean linen and the house smelled great. We fell n live with Louis place 💕

Where you’ll be

Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542, United States

Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
30.3281164-87.698488
Timezone: America/Chicago

Things to know

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days before check-in. No refund after that.

Property rules

Pets not allowed

No smoking - fees will apply

Events not allowed

Safety & security

Check-in after 4:00 pm

Check-out before 11:00 am

11 guests maximum

Availability & Pricing

DatePrice (USD, excl. fees and taxes)Availability
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