House in West Beach, AL
18 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Blue Heron
2175 West Beach Blvd
Summer 2026 is ALMOST GONE and 2027 is filling up REAL FAST! Still looking for 2026? Contact us ASAP.
Don't forget, peak season is in swing and during peak season, we book Saturday to Saturday. So, if you're looking and don't see any availability, check to see if your stay duration falls under those parameters as that usually is the problem :) But, as always, feel free to reach out as we are always happy to help!
2025-02-23. Brand new virtual tour up now, and the new HDR photography up soon! Wow! What a great looking place! :-)
So cute. So nice. Stand-alone, beachfront 5BR home sleeps up to 18. Wide open beach feels like your own. Expansive views from the BIG decks. Whether sunrise or sunset, coffee or cocktails, you ll love it! Guest favorite since we bought it. The heatable pool is in! It is 21x11x5 and sheltered under the southern side of the home. New pool pics too! Extraordinary place! Come relax in our home.
Wifi! You bet. Strong. Very usable for work or play. A Keurig, and two drip coffee makers, because... coffee! Coffee not your thing? Ice! Stand alone ice maker, and ice maker in the fridge too. Roku on the main living room tv for those who want to login to their streaming services from the vacation!
More! Many summer weeks gone already! Get it before it's gone.
We've christened her the Blue Heron, because she reminds us a bit of that majestic seaside bird, plus check out that blue, and the reflection of the sky too!
Bedding includes
Main Floor Master Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Middle Bedroom" King
3rd Floor SW Middle Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King
Bonus Room: Twin Bunk
Bonus Room: Two Twin Day Beds in living space
Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies yourself? Check out our NEW 3D VIRTUAL TOUR
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=tzz4jGcjwo1
LOCATION!
OMG. The BEST wide open beach area right behind your home, and those views from all the BIG decks? Oh so awesome! Beachfront. Yeah, THIS is beachfront!
POOL?
You bet! Absolutely. Awesome heatable pool sheltered under the home for a little respite from the hot hot hot of the sun! Private heatable pool. No sharing. 20x10x3-5' Rectangle, and added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82-84' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge that varies by season and is per night for length of stay (the 12 month range has been $65-85 depending on season) gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and any time up to at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too. The pool is beachside, in the sun, with an expansive deck area around it, PLUS a nice shaded and sheltered area to escape the heat, right under the home. Nice!
EXTRA FRIDGE (and an ice maker too)
Extra fridge? Of course! Full size extra fridge, right around the corner from the kitchen! Oh, and under counter ice maker too (and one in the fridge... because... ice!).
BEACH ACCESS
Um, yeah! BEACHFRONT. Right out the back door. Nothing between you and the water but sand!
PARKING
There is available onsite parking for 4-6 cars.
WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally rock solid and ran > 250Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!
SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.
PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire. Subject to restrictions which often vary by season. Again, please inquire.
Snowbirds welcome. Inquire for best rates. No smoking please. Kids welcome! Weddings and reunions okay too!
And if Blue Heron is not quite the right size, we own several more homes, bigger, smaller. What do you need? Also also! Blue Heron is only a couple doors east of Dancing Dolphin (and that many west of Egret and Erica's Sandpiper) so you can be close but not too close to other people if that's the way you roll!
VIRTUAL TOUR!
Check out our virtual tour. Specific questions about layout? Other stuff? Get the "insiders tour!" and see it all for yourself!
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=maF8Wu1LVn6
Please note that virtual tours may not be fully up to date if furniture is replaced, or walls painted, etc! They require a full re-scan of all rooms of a home. So, if you have your heart captured by a particular loveseat, and its not longer there, we apologize! 😉 VRBO changed how they do these, so hopefully this shows up!
2175 West Beach Blvd
Summer 2026 is ALMOST GONE and 2027 is filling up REAL FAST! Still looking for 2026? Contact us ASAP.
Don't forget, peak season is in swing and during peak season, we book Saturday to Saturday. So, if you're looking and don't see any availability, check to see if your stay duration falls under those parameters as that usually is the problem :) But, as always, feel free to reach out as we are always happy to help!
2025-02-23. Brand new virtual tour up now, and the new HDR photography up soon! Wow! What a great looking place! :-)
So cute. So nice. Stand-alone, beachfront 5BR home sleeps up to 18. Wide open beach feels like your own. Expansive views from the BIG decks. Whether sunrise or sunset, coffee or cocktails, you ll love it! Guest favorite since we bought it. The heatable pool is in! It is 21x11x5 and sheltered under the southern side of the home. New pool pics too! Extraordinary place! Come relax in our home.
Wifi! You bet. Strong. Very usable for work or play. A Keurig, and two drip coffee makers, because... coffee! Coffee not your thing? Ice! Stand alone ice maker, and ice maker in the fridge too. Roku on the main living room tv for those who want to login to their streaming services from the vacation!
More! Many summer weeks gone already! Get it before it's gone.
We've christened her the Blue Heron, because she reminds us a bit of that majestic seaside bird, plus check out that blue, and the reflection of the sky too!
Bedding includes
Main Floor Master Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King.
3rd Floor SE Middle Bedroom" King
3rd Floor SW Middle Bedroom: Queen + Twin Bunk
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King
Bonus Room: Twin Bunk
Bonus Room: Two Twin Day Beds in living space
Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies yourself? Check out our NEW 3D VIRTUAL TOUR
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=tzz4jGcjwo1
LOCATION!
OMG. The BEST wide open beach area right behind your home, and those views from all the BIG decks? Oh so awesome! Beachfront. Yeah, THIS is beachfront!
POOL?
You bet! Absolutely. Awesome heatable pool sheltered under the home for a little respite from the hot hot hot of the sun! Private heatable pool. No sharing. 20x10x3-5' Rectangle, and added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82-84' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge that varies by season and is per night for length of stay (the 12 month range has been $65-85 depending on season) gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and any time up to at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too. The pool is beachside, in the sun, with an expansive deck area around it, PLUS a nice shaded and sheltered area to escape the heat, right under the home. Nice!
EXTRA FRIDGE (and an ice maker too)
Extra fridge? Of course! Full size extra fridge, right around the corner from the kitchen! Oh, and under counter ice maker too (and one in the fridge... because... ice!).
BEACH ACCESS
Um, yeah! BEACHFRONT. Right out the back door. Nothing between you and the water but sand!
PARKING
There is available onsite parking for 4-6 cars.
WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally rock solid and ran > 250Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!
SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.
PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire. Subject to restrictions which often vary by season. Again, please inquire.
Snowbirds welcome. Inquire for best rates. No smoking please. Kids welcome! Weddings and reunions okay too!
And if Blue Heron is not quite the right size, we own several more homes, bigger, smaller. What do you need? Also also! Blue Heron is only a couple doors east of Dancing Dolphin (and that many west of Egret and Erica's Sandpiper) so you can be close but not too close to other people if that's the way you roll!
VIRTUAL TOUR!
Check out our virtual tour. Specific questions about layout? Other stuff? Get the "insiders tour!" and see it all for yourself!
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=maF8Wu1LVn6
Please note that virtual tours may not be fully up to date if furniture is replaced, or walls painted, etc! They require a full re-scan of all rooms of a home. So, if you have your heart captured by a particular loveseat, and its not longer there, we apologize! 😉 VRBO changed how they do these, so hopefully this shows up!
Amenities at 😎 Get 2026 Before its Gone! Blue Heron. 5BR Beachfront. Heat Pool! Awesome views. Secluded beach!
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of West Beach, AL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Wow! Everything was perfect! Well laid out and stocked. Clean! And the views... just incredible! The crazy arctic cold front was something, even had a little snow... But we had the best time and can't wait to come back in the future!
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Smooth sailing all the way with this rental! From booking to leaving everything went without trouble. The only thing I can complain about was with the tv being so high in the first floor bedroom I had to get out of bed to change the channel or adjust the volume while holding the remote up in the air
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Our family of 10 had plenty of room and we were very pleased with our stay at Blue Heron. We will definitely book again.
[🥰 Yay! Thank you SO much Tabitha. Thrilled you all had a fantastic time at Blue Heron! Reach out when ready to lock in that return trip you mentioned--we'd love to have you back anytime! 🤗 Thanks so much for staying in our place and taking a moment ot share your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star experience! 😎🏖️🙏]
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Overall, we loved the place. It was a great fit for our family and met all of our needs. It was nice to go to the pool after a hot day on the beach. The only thing we really noticed is that the house didn't have any spices at all left over from previous guests. Maybe they are always removed, but in all of our previous rentals there's typically been at least table salt. Also, probably worth mentioning that the dishwasher is not screwed in to the counter and had to be pushed back into place a couple times. Neither of those comments is a negative reflection for the blue heron or our experience there. We really had a great time.
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10Outstanding
(124 Ratings)
"Wow! Everything was perfect! Well laid out and stocked. Clean! And the views... just incredible! The crazy arctic cold front was something, even had a little snow... But we had the best time and can't..."
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