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Reviews of Luxurious Gulf-front home w/ private plunge pool, steps from the beach

Luxurious Gulf-front home w/ private plunge pool, steps from the beach
Orange Beach, AL

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Collegiate Swimming Training Trip
This was the perfect place for our swim team— makes and one house and females in the other with coaching staff in each. Despite the unusually cold weather, the team still spend each day on the beach. Wonderful location and plenty of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Erica I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs maintenance
The home sits in a fantastic location! My family has stayed there two years in a row during thanksgiving week. It appeared NOTHING had been maintained from last year to this year. Toilet paper holders were all off the walls, lightbulbs out, filthy toilet seats, scratches all over the walls, hardly any kitchen accessories, toaster broken, no can opener, the sheets felt like sandpaper. For a luxury home and the price we paid, these things are just unacceptable. We didn’t have a washing machine half the time we were there because it was broken too. It’s unfortunate because the home could be incredibly perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 21, 2023
Hi Erica. Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that may need some TLC. We have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to improve the house for future guests. Please know that our guest services team is available 24 hours a day to assist should any concerns arise during your visit. We hope you choose to stay with us again!

4/10 Poor

Teresa D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs attention
Televisions did not work upon check in. next day girl had to go to store to purchase remotes and batteries. Blood on comforter in one bedroom. towels not distributed through bathrooms. Floors filthy. vacuumed but not mopped. missing door knob. towel bars and toilet paper holders down. Shower heads with NO pressure. No hotpads nor trivets in kitchen. One kitchen towel provided. Empty beer cans were left in sand toy area. Asked for check out info on Friday. Was told one list only to be contradicted by an email the next day. We had already checked out. House needs some TLC. Rug is horrible in den and couch is all but broken with how far you sink when you sit. Table not level in dining area. Shall I go on.....
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 20, 2023
We apologize if you felt the home was not on par with our cleanliness standards and for any issues you encountered during your stay. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, and we will follow up with the appropriate parties to ensure our service standards are fully met. We also appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider and rectify the issues. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Duane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Orange Beach Family Vacation
Great location and more than enough room for everyone to relax and enjoy the vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Angela L.

Do NOT recommend
We had a group of 17 visiting Orange Beach for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. For the amount of money paid for this place, it was definitely not worth it. The property had multiple issues (missing or broken doors, door knobs, toilet paper holders, and leaking ceilings). The microwave was not working upon our arrival and after calling and texting the property management company MANY times it still took 3+ full days to get the microwave replaced. At that point, we were already half way through our stay! We are not hard to please, but this was totally unacceptable. We will never stay at this place or a property managed by Vacasa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2023
We apologize for any issues you experienced in communicating with a member of our team, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, and we will follow up with the appropriate parties to ensure our service standards are fully met. We also appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider and rectify the issues. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future. We also appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider and rectify the issues.

6/10 Okay

Karen G., McKinney, tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, House in somewhat disrepair
Furniture was okay. Rug in living area has large stain. Sofa worn. Pads on kitchen chairs disgusting with large stains and filthy. Appliances work well except dishwasher, detergent dispenser is brokern and some of the top racks are broken. Kitchen is not well equiped. One small chopping board, a few knives to cook with, no teaspoons(lots of larger spoons.) only 2 baking pans. Very difficult to cook multiple dishes. Door knobs loose, 2 fell off while we were there. some tvs worked and some didn't. No remote for the tv in the media room. Toilet paper holder broken in one of the oceanside bedroom and curtain covering slider filthy and had hole in it. The water temperature would fluctuate sometimes during showers. This house really needs some TLC
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2023
Hi Karen, thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that may need to be fixed and improved. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us. We have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to improve the home and amenities for future guests. We hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!

8/10 Good

Deanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
The house was located close to beach and grocery stores. The house was very clean, the only problem we had was the pool needed something was cloudy after the storm hit. It took us 9 hours to get a hold of someone (property manager) I called Vasca they tried all day to get a hold of the property manager finally the pool guy came that night and put some tablets in it which helped clear it up and the pool guy came by checked it the next morning. It was important to have a pool for the smaller kids they can’t really go out far in the ocean. It was our annual family reunion for all of our grandkids. We did have a great time here and the house is great for a big family and you can’t beat the view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2023
Hi Deanna, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we are so glad to hear that you had a phenomenal getaway. We appreciate you letting us know that there is room for improvement and will follow up with our local team regarding your feedback. We hope to host you for another great stay in the future!

8/10 Good

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house was very nice with beautiful views & great beach access. A few items in the house were broken, but nothing we needed .. the kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The house is huge & very roomy. Overall a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf Guys
Very nice. Only issue was poor water pressure in upstairs showers.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We are so glad you had a great time! We take guest feedback seriously and have forwarded this information to the local staff so they can review and update the home as needed for future guests. We will be sure to follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience and hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT PLACE FOR A RETREAT
Our group was there for a work retreat as well as a fun time and the space was perfect for both objectives.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jody and Larry L.

Great location and home
Communication with Vacasa (property management) pre trip was slow and difficult, though good with local manager once on property. The house has been enjoyed by many for good reasons, but it is showing that it hasn't been given a break for some general maintenance, repairs, updates and deeper cleaning for awhile.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elijah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Stay
We stayed here with a large group and it was perfect! Plenty of bedrooms and the main common area was really big which was nice for everyone to be able to hang out and not feel crowded. The outdoor deck was very good size as well! Over all a wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family spot
The house and location were perfect. Steps from the beach, short drive to grocery and restaurants. It made vacation easy!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
We had a great stay! Like other reviewers said, make sure to get the basics since the house is pretty bare as is. No salt, pepper, 1 trash bag, 1 dish tab, etc. Not a big deal but helpful to know ahead of time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rental
Superb experience. The facility was terrific and Vacasa management was responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family NYE celebration
Close to everything, perfect size for large groups. Bathroom for every room was awesome. Beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very, very beautiful home!
What a luxurious stay right by the beach. We loved the very open and spacious common areas, it allowed for some really great time together cooking, and eating, and playing games. The pool deck was also a wonderful place to gather and what gorgeous views of the ocean! We loved being able to walk right outside to the beach. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
House was fantastic. Great location and well furnished
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

John S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Vacation family wedding
The property was amazing. worked really well for our vacation the communication with vacasa was sometimes very stressful, they would not reply. the price per night increased well over 2400.00 from start to finish
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adeline E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Beautiful property. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation rental!!
Great house! Good for a large group. Wish the pool was heated or even a hot tub. Need a full length mirror in house. Loved the kitchen for our big group. It was nice to have two table areas for game playing. We were an older group so an elevator would have helped us out!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

brad c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
This location is great! The property is amazing. KitchenAid appliances, bedrooms and bathrooms everywhere. Large open kitchen living floor plan. The pool deck is great for entertaining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures do not do this property justice!
Beautiful beachfront property, plenty of room for our whole family. The house is huge, high ceilings, massive kitchen, everything we could have hoped for. The only complaint I would have is that about 2 weeks before our stay we asked if there was a grill on the property. I got a call the day of check in telling us that they bought a grill. Great! Except it turned out to be a very small pop up charcoal grill that was not nearly big enough to cook a meal for 16 of us. While I appreciated the effort to get us a grill, when the house sleeps 24 people, you expect a bigger grill. That is really the only negative thing I can say.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this property!
Loved our stay! Perfect location, close to stores and restaurants. Plenty of room for our group (12). Kitchen a little bare... ie 2 kitchen towels, could have used some basic spices etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

c l j.

Liked: Cleanliness
fess excessive
the fees in excess of the rent were almost an additional 100% cost. ridiculous .. excessive is not even close...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Hi C L. We apologize for any confusion regarding the price of the reservation. The cost of all our homes are reflected directly on the listing and throughout the checkout process for transparency upon booking. Additionally, we have agents available 24/7 to assist with finding the best possible vacation rental for each guest's needs and budget.

10/10 Excellent

Wanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space in great location
This was a great house for a large group and an excellent location. It was clean and a Layout was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach Home
The location is ideal. Home is beautiful and very accommodating for large families. We had a group of 17 and had more space than we could use.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emilie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful New Construction
The home is beautiful new construction and right on the beach. It’s very spacious and has more than enough bathrooms for everyone to get ready at the same time. Having your own pool, gives a cooler option if it’s a hot day on the beach. It still looks over the beach so you don’t feel like you’re missing out on the waves!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann H., Headland, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, brand new house
Our family of 11 had a wonderful week at Beach Vista One. The beachfront location can’t be beat—we were easily within five miles of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment venues. The house is in the middle of several large condominium buildings, but our section of the beach was not crowded at all. Our only complaints about the house were relatively minor—a second floor washer/dryer would have been great and an outdoor shower was really needed. The only dryer in the house did not work very well, and there was a metal piece in the fridge that kept falling off. Other than those things, the house is beautiful, mattresses are extremely comfortable, and the unit was impeccably clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019