The manager delivered a complete set of new cookware while we were there..

Plenty of room. Kind of dated in areas but overall a good stay. Would stay again

was fine

Just stayed here with a large group of adults (20 people) and had an amazing time! The door was hard to lock in the beginning but the property manager answered and helped immediately. Location is great and the views are incredible. Highly recommend staying here!

The property was great and the owner was easy to contact. The views were also incredible

House is perfect for that beachfront stay you are looking for. Very nice.

This house was perfect for our family of18! Right on the beach, beautiful decks & plenty of room. Our kids are ready to go back❤

We had a group of 7 adults and 12 kids for our family vacation. There was plenty of room for all of us and we loved the decks and location of the house with the beautiful beach and ocean just steps away. The check-in and check-out process was easy and Sam the owner was was quick to answer any questions we had. We had a great experience!

Overall we were satisfied with the property. The beds were comfortable, and we had enough space for our family of 17. The house is old and could use some maintenance but it was okay with us. But the best draw was the location. It was perfect.

My group of friends from college try to get back together at least once a year for a trip. This house could not have been a better fit for us, and honestly, I think we will go back. There were 13 of us, and we had PLENTY of space and sleeping space. The house has some wear and tear, but it was very comfortable for the group. The property owner was incredibly helpful before, during and after our stay. The commercial ice machine was CLUTCH. We loved the huge family table off the kitchen, and of course, it’s right on the beach. 10/10 booking this house!

We had a big group of people come and stay at this property for a vacation and it was perfect for our needs. The house is plenty big and is averagely clean. As college students, this didn’t bother us at all! Samuel was extraordinary and so helpful and kind. I would rate him a 12/10 if I could. The location of the house was great and exactly as shown in the pictures. My two complaints (which didn’t dampen our experience at all) was that 1. the outlets were weak and made charging cell phones slow and 2. there was a lack of curtains in the bedrooms so we tended to wake up early. Overall, we had a blast! Thank you Sam!!

First of all, the owner/manager, Sam, is excellent in communication and making sure you have what you need. Accommodating and helpful, he is a gem. He even called after we left to see if there was anything that needed his attention.We loved the location of this house...surrounded by other houses on the beach, we enjoyed a relaxing trip, leaving only to pick up fresh fish and shrimp at the nearby fish market. The beach was never crowded, and with 13 of us in the house, the house didn't feel crowded either! The house isn't exquisitely appointed - and you can see that from the pictures. So don't go in expecting perfection or something different... just enjoy what you came for: the beautiful beach and the time with those you're vacationing with. Unfortunately the deck off the 3rd floor was under renovation, and a fraternity had left the day before we arrived and had really done a number on the place (neighbors had some stories), which is why I rated a little lower on the cleanliness - the cleaning crew had their hands full and just not enough time. The owner assured us those items were just a timing issue and honestly, after we got past that and moved into vacation mode, our enjoyment of our trip outweighed those issues.Sam challenged us to empty the ice maker, and with four coolers and daily usage - and making homemade ice cream twice - we could not do it. We gave it our best, but that industrial ice maker was just too efficient! In the end, we would come back to Chivas by the Sea - it was plenty large enough for the 13 of us, and we thoroughly enjoyed walking out the back door and onto the beach seamlessly. So will you!

First of all, the owner/manager, Sam, is excellent in communication and making sure you have what you need. Accommodating and helpful, he is a gem. He even called after we left to see if there was anything that needed his attention. We loved the location of this house...surrounded by other houses on the beach, we enjoyed a relaxing trip, leaving only to pick up fresh fish and shrimp at the nearby fish market. The beach was never crowded, and with 13 of us in the house, the house didn't feel crowded either! The house isn't exquisitely appointed - and you can see that from the pictures. So don't go in expecting perfection or something different... just enjoy what you came for: the beautiful beach and the time with those you're vacationing with. Unfortunately the deck off the 3rd floor was under renovation, and a fraternity had left the day before we arrived and had really done a number on the place (neighbors had some stories), which is why I rated a little lower on the cleanliness - the cleaning crew had their hands full and just not enough time. The owner assured us those items were just a timing issue and honestly, after we got past that and moved into vacation mode, our enjoyment of our trip outweighed those issues. Sam challenged us to empty the ice maker, and with four coolers and daily usage - and making homemade ice cream twice - we could not do it. We gave it our best, but that industrial ice maker was just too efficient! In the end, we would come back to Chivas by the Sea - it was plenty large enough for the 13 of us, and we thoroughly enjoyed walking out the back door and onto the beach seamlessly. So will you!

Myself and 19 friends had an absolute blast here. I agree with many other reviewers in that the pictures absolutely do not do this property justice. Very spacious and an incredible view of the beach, not to mention the accessibility to the beach. The owner is very responsive and gave some great nearby restaurant recommendations. Stopped by on our second day and we had a great conversation. Owner did warn me that they kicked out some previous renters for being way too loud and causing property damage. Not a place to throw massive parties, but if you’re looking for a very relaxed stay in Gulf Shores I highly recommend.

As stated in the other reviews, the pictures do not do this place justice. It is very spacious with more than enough room for 20 people. The house is located right on the beach which is part of what made our experience so great. Beth, the owners daughter, was also wonderful. She made the check-in and out process very simple and made herself available if we had any issues. 10/10 recomend!

First Class is really first class. Amazing location. Beautiful beach with both sunrise and sunset. Our two families enjoyed our time here. Plenty of space, great kitchen amenities, and great communication with the owner.

Loved Sam, great experience and great house.

This place was much larger than the photos indicated. Our group of 7 adults and 5 littles all fit comfortably with room to spare in the open concept living room/dining room. We were thrilled we could all sit at one table! The appliances worked great and our cooking family appreciated the well- stocked kitchen with all the cutlery, cookware, flatware and dinnerware. The 3 decks and the location on the beach made it a perfect retreat while still being relatively central. There was a backyard with a volleyball net that made for lots of good outside time for the kids while being close to the large back deck. Sam the Owner was very gracious and made sure everything was in order on our arrival. He was full of information and gave us a lot of local pointers that you just don’t get with a corporate property manager. I don’t believe the property advertised a grill, but there are two small ones on the property. The only minor annoyance (which Sam warned us about) was the constant parade of people passing along the sides and through the backyard to access the beach. Permanent fencing along the sides would be helpful. Overall, the group rated Chivas By the Sea an “A”! Thank you for the great memories!

Great location. Property manager was very responsive and helpful

This place was absolutely perfect for my family vacation! The owner was super nice and responded very quickly to all of my questions. My entire family fit comfortably, with everyone having their own privacy and space. The location was great and close to all activities we had planned! I will definitely stay here again!

Great house and wonderful owners. If I ever make it back to Gulf Shores I hope this property is available

Had a family of 19 stay here and everybody loved it. Check-in and check-out process was real simple. The location on the beach was perfect.

Beautiful property and very convenient except the kitchen was a little small for our big group.

The property was very roomy, no one was on top of each other. The bedrooms were also spread out. We did have issues with the towels - they smelled like smoke. Once washed they were better. The place does need some cosmetic fixes and updating. The owner was easy to work with and we did have a great time.

Annual family vacation with this being our first time renting a house. Definitely won’t be the last. Thank you so much Sam and Elizabeth for sharing this beautiful home with our family, we had an awesome time, The view was amazing. Plenty of space for our group of 15, and the ice machine was a great plus. We certainly hope this is available for us next year!!

This beach house was perfect for my friends and I during the 4th of July weekend! It was the perfect amount of space, plenty of restrooms and a large deck! It was so nice to be right on the beach. We would just walk up to the house for anything needed. This house is located very close to the Hangout and only a 7 minute drive from Rouse’s! It even had an ICE MACHINE! Which was definitely a life saver for all of the ice chest

My husband retired and we planned a family get away to celebrate. Sams house, Chivas by the Sea was about as perfect as it could be. This beach house is beautiful, and comfortable. Sam was so easy to work with and helpful. We could not say a negative thing about it. It was a magical stay for my husband, kids and grandchildren. Loved every minute!

The pictures on the site do not do service to the actual location. We had a group of over 15 and we were not bumping into each other. The location on the beach was superb. We were able to walk out to the beach without carrying all of the items typically required when visiting a public beach.. Being able to check up on the minors playing sand volleyball from the cool air-conditioned and spacious living room was a plus. The views from the beach facing windows were fantastic. The unit was fully equipped, all we had to buy was groceries and the shopping and other entertainment areas were close enough to not feel like we spent a lot of time driving and finding parking. We had a great time and the owner was courteous. The A/C was turned on prior to our arrival so the house was cool to enter from our long drive. The Ice Maker was a pleasant bonus that was taken advantage of. The view of the beach, water and sky in the early morning was memorable. Our days of taking vacation trips and staying at hotels are over. Vacation homes are the way to go, they are so much more personal.

Took our adult children and grandchildren for 5 night! House has lots of space, amazing decks and views! Great location right on beach, not on the public beach area, so not crowded. Within 2 miles of the “hub “ of shops and restaurants. House was clean and kept up. Industrial ice machine was a huge plus! Sam and his daughter very quick to respond and get anything we needed! Extremely happy with out stay, we will return!!

First family vacation and we had a blast! Loved the house! It served its purpose well for a family of sixteen. The location was awesome! We literally walked out the back door and onto the beach. Samuel was great from day one to work with. He communicated well with me and delivered what we asked for. He even recommended a great local place to eat. We had fun in the sun and can’t wait to come back! Thanks Samuel for sharing your home with this Illinois crew!

This was our second time to stay at Chivas by the Sea. Love the location because it’s away from the crowds and so close to everything. The ice machine sure comes in handy for our days on the beach. Thanks for sharing your house with us again.

Close to food and fun but your own incredible beach