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Big House, Big Pool, Perfect Gathering Spot--Dream Big!

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Description

Dream Big is ideal for large gatherings, reunions, or retreats, comfortably accommodating 24-36 guests, with a maximum of 30 adults. Located directly across from the beach, this spacious property features an 18'x36' private pool that can be heated from October to May for $60 per day and includes an elevator. Originally built as a duplex, Dream Big has been transformed with an open main floor featuring a large living room and dining area, making it perfect for everyone to be together.

The house includes 12 bedrooms, with 9 of them being kings, each equipped with a TV. Ten of these bedrooms have private balconies with views of either the Gulf or the pool and Little Lagoon. There are 10 full baths throughout the property. The layout provides a mix of expansive common areas for togetherness and smaller spaces for gathering, along with private bedrooms that offer adjoining baths and porches for quiet and privacy.

On the lowest floor, you'll find 4 King bedrooms, with two facing south towards the beach (each with a twin daybed and twin trundle), and two overlooking the pool (one with a twin daybed). This floor also includes two family rooms and two laundries. The middle floor features the main living, dining, and kitchen areas, plus two King bedrooms overlooking the pool (one with a daybed). The top floor includes a King bedroom with a daybed and trundle, a Queen bedroom with a daybed and trundle, two Queen bedrooms in the middle (the only bedrooms without balconies), and two King bedrooms overlooking the pool (one with a daybed).

The house is pet-friendly, allowing up to 2 dogs. There is an additional pet fee of $348.

Outdoor amenities include a large private pool that can be heated, outdoor gathering space with charcoal grills, and seating for outdoor dining. The house is located directly across the street from the beach, with beach access just down the block at 13th Street.

Situated in family-friendly West Beach, Dream Big is 2.3 miles west of Hwy 59. It's conveniently close to restaurants, shops, and attractions while being away from condos and crowds.

Please note, college groups require a faculty advisor or coach, and a $1000 refundable damage/cleaning deposit is required for the Hangout Music Festival to ensure the house is left in good condition. Rentals are not available to groups under 25 years old or for bachelor or bachelorette parties.

For more information on what to bring, local events, and activities, please visit the Trip Planning tab on our website.

Amenities

Living

  • Air Conditioning & Heat
  • WiFi
  • Ceiling Fans
  • 3+ Washers & Dryers
  • Ironing Board

Outdoor

  • Pool
  • Private Heated Pool
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Outdoor Dining

Geographic

  • Beach View

Availability

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Reviews

Great Week at Dream Big Gulf Shores Alabama

Reviewed on 2024-09-25 by Unknown of San Pedro, CA United States
Updated on 2024-09-25
Review of stay from 2024-09-15 to 2024-09-20
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We had a fabulous time! The house was spacious, well appointed, decorated beautifully, the air conditioning did its job well. The staff were available, accommodating and professional. The elevator was a BIG PLUS.

Big Dreams

Reviewed on 2024-09-24 by Kristy S. of Columbus , GA United States
Updated on 2024-09-24
Review of stay from 2024-09-11 to 2024-09-15
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Beautiful house. We loved our stay
and will be back. Thank you!

Our 50th Anniversary Family vacation

Reviewed on 2024-06-30 by Linda F. of OFALLON , MO United States
Updated on 2024-06-30
Review of stay from 2024-06-22 to 2024-06-29
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Jim and I celebrated our 50th Anniversary and wanted to celebrate with our children and grandchildren! The Dream Big house had king size beds and private bathrooms for all of us! Our week time was soo fantastic! The beach was amazing to have everyone there with us! I would recommend Dream Big to all my friends!!

Family reunion

Reviewed on 2024-07-28 by John H. of INDIAN TRAIL, NC United States
Updated on 2024-07-28
Review of stay from 2024-07-06 to 2024-07-13
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We were very happy with the house and the staff who services it. Very friendly and professional. Needs better access to beach tho. We were lucky house across street was vacant.

Dream Big Vacation

Reviewed on 2024-09-05 by Unknown of Ellenwood, GA United States
Updated on 2024-09-05
Review of stay from 2024-08-30 to 2024-09-03
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We enjoyed our stay at Dream Big! Excellent property, spacious, clean, privacy, however one of the dryers was not working and there was an issue with one of the doors.
We definitely would stay there again!!

Great place for a college reunion!

Reviewed on 2024-09-18 by Butch H. of LAWRENCEVILLE, GA United States
Updated on 2024-09-18
Review of stay from 2024-09-06 to 2024-09-10
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This was the PERFECT place to host my group of college friends for our annual reunion. Imagine trying to find a place for 12 older couples, each wanting their own bed and bath. This is it! Kind of a strange layout, but it worked great, everyone was happy and we're already planning next year. Property was in great condition, no complaints (except it was on the wrong side of the road)!

4 Generation Family Vacation

Reviewed on 2023-08-01 by Phillip E. of Abilene, TX US
Updated on 2023-09-22
Review of stay from 2023-07-22 to 2023-07-29
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Dream Big was the perfect vacation house for our large crowd. All of our group had room to visit, eat, and play games with tripping over each other. The beds were comfortable, two kitchens a blessing, the pool large enough to accommodate our group, and noise levels were muted between floors enough to let our youngest if 15 children nap on the 3rd floor without waking from the noise on the 2nd Floor. Highly recommend it for large groups. We had a 5 star experience.
Manager response on 2023-09-22 - Response from Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
Phillip, We are so glad to hear you guys had a wonderful stay at Dream Big! We hope to see you in the future!

Dream Big

Reviewed on 2023-08-23 by Trish E. of Campbell Hall, NY US
Updated on 2023-09-22
Review of stay from 2023-07-29 to 2023-08-05
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There were 22 of us we we had plenty of room. It is a wonderful home.
Manager response on 2023-09-22 - Response from Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
Trish, Thank you for the 5-star review!

Dream Big

Reviewed on 2023-07-10 by Unknown of Elida, OH US
Updated on 2023-07-10
Review of stay from 2023-07-01 to 2023-07-08
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Very nice house. Pictures are deceiving It did not look like this was a split house from pictures but it is very nice. Gives everybody their privacy We loved it

Great Place!

Reviewed on 2023-08-31 by Unknown of Bellefontaine, OH United States
Updated on 2023-09-05
Review of stay from 2023-08-14 to 2023-08-19
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We have a huge family and this house let everyone have their own space yet still be together. It was in a great location and any problems we had, were almost immediately dealt with. The only negative were the dryers - they would not get clothes or towels dry unless ran 4-6 times. We would love to go back!
Manager response on 2023-09-05 - Response from Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
Kimberly, Thank you for the wonderful review at Dream Big! We are glad to hear you and your family had a wonderful stay! We will definitely take a look at the dryers and get them taken care of!

Dream Big is where you want to be..........

Reviewed on 2023-09-27 by Mike T. of Broad Brook, CT US
Updated on 2023-09-27
Review of stay from 2023-09-21 to 2023-09-25
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This place accommodated our Annual Military Reunion with extreme comfort. It was very close to the beach and had a nice outdoor pool setting for the lazy days. The rooms were super clean and comfortable. The common areas were large enough and comfy enough for all 17 of us. Highly recommend for large gatherings.

Great Place for large Family vacation

Reviewed on 2023-08-23 by Lynn A. of Buffalo, NY US
Updated on 2023-09-22
Review of stay from 2023-08-05 to 2023-08-12
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I can’t say enough good things about Dream Big. More than enough room for 25+ kids & adults. Large pool was perfect size, more than enough seating around the patio. Place itself was very clean. Dream Big is located at the quieter end of Gulf Shores-only a quick 5-10 minute drive to bars & restaurants. Property Mngr was a breeze to work with. Thank you for a great vacation!!
Manager response on 2023-09-22 - Response from Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
Lynn, We are glad to hear you guys had a wonderful stay at Dream Big!

We already reserved for next year

Reviewed on 2024-04-27 by Unknown of Georgetown, TN US
Updated on 2024-04-27
Review of stay from 2024-04-08 to 2024-04-12
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Wonderful location with all the space we needed for a family reunion,

Lemonade Stand

Reviewed on 2024-05-09 by Elizabeth K. of Mason, OH United States
Updated on 2024-05-09
Review of stay from 2024-05-05 to 2024-05-08
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The house is showing some wear and tear - cabinets rough shape. Definitely needs a deep cleaning - hanging lights and cabinets all need cleaned.

Hueytown High Baseball DREAM BIG

Reviewed on 2022-04-02 by William C. of Hueytown, AL United States
Updated on 2022-04-02
Review of stay from 2022-03-27 to 2022-03-31
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Great!! Could not have been more pleased.

"Dreaming Big was Great"

Reviewed on 2022-06-28 by Carl B. of LaVergne , TN US
Updated on 2022-06-28
Review of stay from 2022-06-04 to 2022-06-11
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Great house with an excellent location! We had 17 adults and three children on this family vacation. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom. Plenty of gathering space for meals or just to hang out. Plus there are some nice private areas in case you need some "me" time. Each bedroom had a view of the ocean or the bay. A great double kitchen with ice makers...nice touch. Easy access to the beach, restaurants and all kinds of entertainment. Great vacation home!!!

Family Reunion

Reviewed on 2022-06-20 by Frances C. of Hazelwood, Missouri United States
Updated on 2022-06-20
Review of stay from 2022-05-28 to 2022-06-04
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We had our family reunion after a 5 year break. It was great to have everyone under one roof and still not feel cramped. The kitchens were well stocked with dishes and pots and pans. We loved the pool and it was just a short walk to the beach. There was plenty of parking. The beds were comfortable and the water pressure was good. We had two small issues while we were there and both were taken care of quickly and efficiently. I am definitely keeping this one on my list for the future.

Softball Tournament

Reviewed on 2022-03-26 by Unknown of Reagan, TN United States
Updated on 2022-03-26
Review of stay from 2022-03-20 to 2022-03-24
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We came for a local softball tournament and it was amazing. Close enough to everything that it wasn’t too far but far enough away it wasn’t too loud. We were right across from the beach. Plenty of rooms, and room for team bonding.

Reunion

Reviewed on 2022-04-30 by Julie B. of Fairborn, OH United States
Updated on 2022-04-30
Review of stay from 2022-04-25 to 2022-04-28
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Dream Big was just about perfect for our cousins’ reunion. The kitchens were fully equipped, comfortable furniture, enough bedrooms and bed plus baths to accommodate! The property was clean and the service was great. We are returning next year!

Great stay

Reviewed on 2022-01-19 by Brody L. of White House, TN United States
Updated on 2022-01-19
Review of stay from 2022-01-14 to 2022-01-17
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The rental experience was overall very good. Had no complaints from our group, and the property was in a great spot and served a great place for retreat. Only knock we had, (not a big one) but maybe could use some updated mattresses. If we’re coming back to gulf shores next year, this is the place we’re staying again.

Beach Bums Fall Trip

Reviewed on 2022-10-24 by Judy W. of Knoxville, TN United States
Updated on 2022-10-24
Review of stay from 2022-10-01 to 2022-10-08
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Had an amazing week. Enjoyed our stay this house has everything we needed. This trip had been planned for a year a week with 9 Couples we enjoyed the spacious kitchens and the pool. The house was very clean.

The house!

Reviewed on 2022-11-09 by Tiffany S. of Duson, LA US
Updated on 2022-11-09
Review of stay from 2022-11-03 to 2022-11-07
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The house was amazing. So much bigger than we expected and pictures show. The pool was great, house was clean and there were tons of beach stuff available for use. The location was amazing and parking was not as big of an issue as we thought it would be. We were told 10 cars could fit but if you park back to back you can get way more. The kitchen was stocked with more than you need including serving dishes and bbq items. The only extra thing i would bring is a laundry bag for those staying on the second floor. There is no washer/ dryer on this floor so you need to go up or down. All and all a truly amazing and memorable experience.

Dream Big is a dream come true!

Reviewed on 2022-03-14 by Megan C. of Forest Lake, MN United States
Updated on 2022-03-14
Review of stay from 2022-03-07 to 2022-03-11
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Our group of 20 from Minnesota recently stayed at Dream Big and had a wonderful experience. The house is HUGE and it took some time to get acclimated to the layout. It was very easy to get lost and our kids had a great time playing hide and seek throughout the house! The elevator came in very handy with our room on the top floor and I was relieved to not have to lug my luggage up the many, many stairs. The double kitchens and the common space was awesome and perfect for our group! We really appreciated that the kitchens were stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals, etc. We also really enjoyed the perks of ice machines and several dishwashers so we could spend less time in the kitchen and more time at the beach! Not only were the bedrooms decorated beautifully with a different theme for each, they were also quiet when needing a break from noisy kids and when it was time to sleep. Having a private bath for each room and a washer/dryer in each wing was wonderful as well. The pool area is a great space too and it seemed like a pool this size, with the option to heat, is rare amongst the houses. Overall, it was a great experience and I would recommend this house to anyone looking for a place to stay with a large group. The beach is literally across the street and easy to get to. You do have to drive a bit to get to restaurants and stores but it was not an issue. The area was quiet while we were there even with spring breakers all around. I should also add that property management was great before our trip answering the many questions we had and also while we were there, checking in and making sure all was going okay. All in all, it was a fun time in Gulf Shores and we loved the Dream Big!

2022 Family& Friends Reunion

Reviewed on 2022-10-12 by Annette H. of Huntsville, AL United States
Updated on 2022-10-12
Review of stay from 2022-09-21 to 2022-09-26
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Super vacation!

Fantastic home for our big family beach vacation!

Reviewed on 2023-06-26 by Karen S. of EDGEWOOD, TX United States
Updated on 2023-06-26
Review of stay from 2023-06-17 to 2023-06-24
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Dream Big was the perfect home for our big family of 32! With 12 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms we had plenty of room and never felt too crowded. Only a short walk to the beach and the private pool was a big plus for our family. I was sad to leave!

Fun Times!

Reviewed on 2023-06-08 by Unknown of Ft Mitchell, KY United States
Updated on 2023-06-08
Review of stay from 2023-05-27 to 2023-06-03
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This house was great for our big group. We had 20 adults and 3 children. We each had our own bedroom and bathroom. The walk to the beach was short and there were plenty of beach items to use like chairs, umbrellas and wagons. The pool was nice and the area surrounding it had plenty of tables and chairs for all. The elevator was nice to have especially after a grocery store run. The house could use some ice maker was broken as well as a dishwasher. Tubs in several bathrooms had loose hardware as well as the faucet in one of the kitchens. We spent much more time outside than inside. It's a great house for large groups!

Great for big families and great for friends get together

Reviewed on 2023-03-16 by Rhonda B. of Theodoev, AL United States
Updated on 2023-03-16
Review of stay from 2023-02-23 to 2023-02-26
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Love the big house filled with good friends and good times. It was great weather too.

Dream Big Exceeds Expectations!

Reviewed on 2023-02-25 by Katrina T. of Austin, TX United States
Updated on 2023-02-25
Review of stay from 2023-02-02 to 2023-02-06
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This house had EVERYTHING we could ask for! So much space for my husband’s side of the family to bond with my side of the family for an incredible vacation together. The 2 full kitchens made it easy to prepare meals....and multiple dishwashers certainly helped! The kids thoroughly enjoyed the pool! The elevator made transporting luggage/groceries so easy! LOVED LOVED LOVED our stay!!

Team Retreat

Reviewed on 2023-05-16 by Taylor W. of Baton Rouge, LA United States
Updated on 2023-05-16
Review of stay from 2023-05-11 to 2023-05-14
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My husband and I took our team to Gulf Shores and absolutely loved the Dream Big property! Plenty of rooms and all of the amenities were amazing. 10/10 would definitely recommend it for any large party of 20-plus people!

Perfect for a Big Family!

Reviewed on 2018-06-25 by Unknown of Warren, MI United States
Updated on 2018-06-25
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The location is perfect, the house a great arrangement for our 30 people. The 2 full kitchens are fantastic. The elevator and pool sealed the deal because elderly parents are able to get around so easily and can enjoy the water w/o navigating the sandy beach every day. Every issue we had was addressed quickly by the rental crew and we'd go back in a heartbeat. Highly recommended! The only thing we missed was a tutorial on the thermostat.

Family reunion

Reviewed on 2018-06-26 by William T. of Holly Lake Ranch , TX United States
Updated on 2018-06-26
Review of stay from 2018-06-16 to 2018-06-23
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Everyone had a great time. Age 75 to 3 under 6 months. Pool and beach were wonderful. 29 people, lots of mouths to feed. 4 dishwasher, 4 washing machine going all the time. Used for big tent and volleyball net rental for a week. Used Zek’s for fishing charter, limited out on Red Fish, had Fisher’s seafood restaurant cook it. Best we have ever eaten. Property was as described, lots of traffic on west beach road. Mid June traffic is a mess anywhere around Gulf shores. Saturday afternoon check in off of I20 around Mobile was bad coming from the West . Get to the beach early.

Great Time Together With Family

Reviewed on 2018-06-18 by Patricia W. of Gladstone, NJ United States
Updated on 2018-06-18
Review of stay from 2018-06-09 to 2018-06-16
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It was so good to have all of the family together in the house. The pool was great and the closeness to the beach was convenient. The young ones enjoyed the family rooms which gave them their own area to watch TV and play games. We had a great time and everyone enjoyed the Gulf Shores area. Plans are already underway for the next reunion. Controlling the cooling of the house was a challenge at times. There were areas which were cooler than others. The east side had some warm spots. On the east side second floor (main level), the living area was warm and the bedroom area was cold. And on the 3rd level, the front bedroom was warm and it did not shade or curtain on the window which added to the warmness of the room. The dryers seemed to take a long time to dry the clothes and towels, but we adjusted the size of the loads and things improved, though it recommended that the venting be looked at. After one of the thunderstorms, power was lost by most of the homes and businesses in the area for 2-3 hours. This, of course, is what can happen in the summer on the Gulf coast. When the power went back on, a couple of the breakers needed to be reset, but it was easy enough to do with help from the office. All in all, we would recommend the area and would rent the house again.

extended family get-together at Dream Big

Reviewed on 2018-08-02 by Unknown of Long island city, NY United States
Updated on 2018-08-04
Review of stay from 2018-07-14 to 2018-07-21
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We've previously stayed in condos when visiting Gulf Shores. This was a big improvement. We could all be together yet have our own space. It had the best dining area for our extended family. Nice rooms. Loved the private pool. Our main complaint is that we had to wash our own towels at the end. Would really have preferred not to fool with that when leaving.
Manager response on 2018-08-04 - Response from Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
We do ask you to start the towels--it keeps them from being left wet on floors and beds and results in many, many fewer personal items being left behind.

Great Family Vacation

Reviewed on 2018-10-11 by Jennifer P. of Atlantic Beach, FL US
Updated on 2018-10-11
Review of stay from 2018-07-21 to 2018-07-28
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Our family of 30+ people had a wonderful vacation here. It is a perfect layout for multiple families. We had easy access to the beach. Having a private pool for us all to enjoy was one of our favorite things. The owners were very responsive when we had a concern about the air conditioner and had someone come look at it within a couple of hours on a weekend day.

Beautiful Home

Reviewed on 2019-04-10 by Deb C. of Portland , MI United States
Updated on 2019-04-10
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We found the home just as described, plenty of room for everyone and a nice size pool.
Gulf Shores Rentals was great about answering questions and the app for the home/trip was awesome. I would definitely recommend working with them if you are planning a vacation in the area.

Best Vaca EVER!

Reviewed on 2018-11-13 by LISA V. of SAINT LOUIS, MO United States
Updated on 2018-11-13
Review of stay from 2018-11-02 to 2018-11-11
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We rented Dream Big to surprise our parents with a family vacation. The crew at GSVR worked with us on so many things for this vacation, and they were so helpful and professional. The accommodations were wonderful! Plenty of room and space for 20+ of us; and we used every inch of it. The pool was a great bonus and was used daily! We loved our week there and I know our parents were truly surprised and had the time of their lives. Thank you GSVR! Dream Big was wonderful!

Great place for a large family

Reviewed on 2019-07-17 by Joan K. of EUREKA, MO United States
Updated on 2019-07-17
Review of stay from 2019-06-29 to 2019-07-06
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This was a good experience for our family - location is just a block from the beach. I was only disappointed with the cleanliness of the property upon arrival.

Family Beach Bash 2019

Reviewed on 2019-08-19 by Dinah D. of Topeka, KS United States
Updated on 2019-08-19
Review of stay from 2019-07-27 to 2019-08-03
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This is the second time we have stayed in Dream Big and we absolutely LOVE IT! There are over 30 of us and the house is perfect for spending time together as a family. Private Pool is an added bonus and the closeness to the beach. Management was wonderful in getting anything we needed done or fixed. We will no doubt be back in the future.
Thanks for a great time!

NBFMC Women's Retreat

Reviewed on 2018-10-31 by Jalonda J. of Palmetto, GA United States
Updated on 2018-10-31
Review of stay from 2018-10-11 to 2018-10-14
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It was Great! We really enjoyed ourselves. This is the 2nd time that we have stayed at one of your properties. We will be back again.

Awesome house for our family vacation of 22 people!!!

Reviewed on 2019-07-29 by Shirley S. of Alva, OK US
Updated on 2019-07-29
Review of stay from 2019-07-20 to 2019-07-27
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Everyone in our family LOVED the house called Dream Big! It is spacious - clean - well supplied - a large pool in the back - across the street from the beach! We would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a fun vacation!

Dream Big

Reviewed on 2019-07-15 by Cheryl B. of Norridge, IL United States
Updated on 2019-07-15
Review of stay from 2019-07-06 to 2019-07-13
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We have stayed at your property once before. The overall experience is great! Your maintenance people very responsive and polite. We felt the house is in need of many repairs this time. Bathtubs spigots coming away from the wall in several bathrooms. Granite ctr in kitchen very loose. Stairs to pool, starting to bow. Mold smell in stairwells, laundry rms...mold on inside of windows, 3rd floor. Love what you did to the kitchens...opening it up and making the one kitchen complete eating area.

Navy Reunion

Reviewed on 2019-05-03 by Craig A. of Richmond, KY United States
Updated on 2019-05-03
Review of stay from 2019-04-27 to 2019-05-01
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Had a great stay. Fantastic location, beautiful beach and GREAT house. Having an elevator was a huge bonus too.

Our Beach Family Reunion

Reviewed on 2019-06-20 by Stephanie C. of Paola, KS Unknown
Updated on 2019-06-20
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There were 32 of us in 8 separate families. There was plenty of room for everyone and we cooked our meals in the very well stocked kitchens. I had recently had knee surgery so a bedroom on the same floor as kitchen and living area was perfect and the elevator was a must. It was not too far to the beach and a resident across the street gave permission to walk past their house for access.
The Beach was so beautiful and well maintained. No trash at all. We had storms and rain the last few days and the waves were big but our kids loved that too. The Swimming pool was great. Well maintained and we could go out there on those rainy days in between showers. We would use this house and the agency again for sure. We had a couple maintenance issues and I filled out the work order online and the response was immediate and issue taken care of within an hour.
Just being together as a family was the best part but having a nice place to be together made it perfect.

Dream BIG was amazing!

Reviewed on 2019-05-07 by Jessica M. of Valley, AL United States
Updated on 2019-05-07
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We came down to the State Track Meet and had to house 25+ kids. {Plus Coaches}. We saved a ton of money renting this house rather than renting individual hotel rooms.
The house is amazing! Very spacious. Very open and plenty of room for everyone to spread out and have a great time!

Dream big

Reviewed on 2019-08-12 by Unknown of Louisville, KY United States
Updated on 2019-08-12
Review of stay from 2019-08-03 to 2019-08-10
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Excellent stay, clean house and very accommodating for a large group of -8. Highly recommend

Golfer girls in Gulf Shores

Reviewed on 2019-11-09 by Unknown of Stafford, TX US
Updated on 2019-11-09
Review of stay from 2019-11-03 to 2019-11-07
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We had 12 ladies playing in a golf tournament. We each had our own bedroom which was great and plenty of washer/dryers. Liked the open kitchen area on the middle floor and the 2 kitchens. Would definitely rent this again if we're in the area.

There is no words it was simply amazing.

Reviewed on 2020-04-08 by Rodney B. of D'Iberville, MS Unknown
Updated on 2020-04-15
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It was the beach by far the staff was super amazing, from start to finish.

Family Vaca 2020

Reviewed on 2020-06-15 by Penny T. of Scottsville, KY United States
Updated on 2020-06-15
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25 members of my family stayed together at Dream Big. It was by far the best rental we have stayed in for a large group. There was enough room to spread out when we needed private space but enough common area for us all to eat together and enjoy card games at night. Having our own private pool was a big plus for all the kids. House was in great order and clean. Minor issues was addressed immediately by staff. 100% recommend Dream Big for large family vacations!

Best Family Vacation

Reviewed on 2021-05-10 by Terri C. of North Kingstown , RI United States
Updated on 2021-05-10
Review of stay from 2021-04-17 to 2021-04-24
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We had a wonderful family vacation, great weather everyday, beautiful house with lots of space to enjoy. Our best times were spent in the kitchen and most of all at the pool, great areas to catch up with our entire family.

Family Vacation 2020

Reviewed on 2020-06-25 by Unknown of Marseilles , IL United States
Updated on 2020-06-25
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The house was very nice and clean. 2 big kitchens worked out great for our big family. Kids and adults loved the pool. It’s was a short walk across the road to the beach and plenty of room for social distancing. Plenty of pool and beach toys were provided along with beach chairs and umbrella. This was a last minute reservation due to a cancellation from another rental due to covid 19. We were very pleased with the property. Rental was June of 2020.

Framily Fun Days

Reviewed on 2021-07-01 by Unknown of CARROLLTON, TX United States
Updated on 2021-07-05
Review of stay from 2021-06-19 to 2021-06-26
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Great
Manager response on 2021-07-05 - Response from Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
Remetta, Thank you for your review! We are so glad to hear you guys enjoyed your stay.

Great House!

Reviewed on 2021-02-10 by Unknown of Corinth, MS United States
Updated on 2021-02-10
Review of stay from 2021-02-05 to 2021-02-08
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This house is perfect for a family reunion. It has great common spaces with plenty of seating, and the kitchens are wonderfully equipped. The lack of beach access wasn’t an issue in February, although it probably would be a bit of a problem in the summertime.

Perfect Retreat Getaway

Reviewed on 2021-05-18 by Ashlee H. of Pike Road, AL United States
Updated on 2021-05-18
Review of stay from 2021-04-29 to 2021-05-02
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Our women’s group had our spring retreat here and it was the absolute perfect setup for our needs. The main floor being open with the side by side kitchens made food prep and service easy. The bedroom configuration was great and provided plenty of space. The ladies loved sitting out on the main floor balcony to eat breakfast. The house is clean, well equipped, with really comfortable beds, which you don’t find at many rental properties. The consensus was that we should stay here again next year :)

Family trip

Reviewed on 2021-08-16 by NIkkie S. of WARDSVILLE, MO US
Updated on 2021-08-16
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I was very pleased with the hospitality of the managers and the cleaniness of the house. We had a great time.

We had a fantastic time !!

Reviewed on 2021-06-01 by Leslie F. of Marion Junction, AL United States
Updated on 2021-06-01
Review of stay from 2021-05-22 to 2021-05-29
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We had a great time !! The only issue was one of the A/C units froze up but was fixed the same day it was reported. The property was clean & well maintained.

Lifetime Friends trip

Reviewed on 2021-05-12 by Karlyn P. of Laurel, MS Unknown
Updated on 2021-05-12
Review of stay from 2021-05-07 to 2021-05-10
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we had a friend group of 6 boys and all the families combined for a total of 25 people. We had the BEST time. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy. The beach is easily accessible across the road and the pool was great. We loved this house, perfect for a large group.

Loved being back!

Reviewed on 2021-11-16 by LISA V. of SAINT LOUIS, MO United States
Updated on 2021-11-16
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We had another Hunt family vaca that was relaxing and fun and made even better by the accommodations! We stayed at Dream Big in 2018, and we were thrilled to be back again in 2021. Tracy was amazing! She had everything spotless when we got there. We had some issues with roaches in the kitchens, which is the only real complaint from any of us. We got to experience HUGE winds, which put the poolside chairs IN the pool; along with a large quantity of the sand piles next door for the construction of their inground pool..... so we didn't get use of the pool the last three days..... but we sure used the heck out of it the rest of the time! Wish we could have stayed a few more weeks!! Dream Big is AWESOME!!

Dream Big lives up to its name!

Reviewed on 2015-07-29 by Stephen S. of Indianapolis, IN United States
Updated on 2015-07-29
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Our family vacation at Dream Big accommodated all 29 of us with plenty of room to spare.
There were very few issues with the house and all were addressed in a very timely and professional manner by the maintenance staff.
The pool area was a huge draw for our family vacation along with just being right across the street from the beach.
In addition to the above 6 of us went on deep sea fishing trip on a boat named "Distraction." This was truly the best fishing trip any of us had every been on we would recommend Captain Troy Frady and his first mate Stephen to everyone! Great family fishing trip for all ages! The Hangout provided a great venue for live music for the 21 and older crowd.

Dream Big

Reviewed on 2015-08-05 by Mary H. of Belleville, IL United States
Updated on 2015-08-05
Review of stay from 2015-07-11 to 2015-07-18
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We had a family reunion at Dream Big in Gulf Shores in July. Ages ranged from 6 mo the to 69 years. The house was awesome and accommodated our group nicely. People found many things to do and having our own pool was great. Everyone had fun and we would recommend Dream Big to anyone who needed a large facility.

Dream Big = Great Place to Stay With Large Groups

Reviewed on 2015-06-03 by Michael G. of Chicago, Il United States
Updated on 2015-06-03
Review of stay from 2015-05-14 to 2015-05-18
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Myself and 15 of my close friends came down in mid-May for a guys only trip. We found the house to be very spacious. Most of people were able to have their own room and bathroom. There were a few that had to bunk up together but no complaints. The pool was great! The kitchens were great! We loved spending our evening on the large front deck as well as by the pool.

The location of the house is great. From the upper levels of the home, there are great views of the lagoon as well as the gulf. We also like how the house was located about 2 miles from the heart of Gulf Shores so we had our privacy.

The management team is very responsive. Our group arrived earlier than expected and they allowed us to hangout by the pool until the house was ready for us. We had an issue with the wast bins outside filling up pretty quickly, a phone call to Susan was all that was needed and our bins were picked up the next morning.

I would definitely recommend this house to a friend or relative. There is not one negative thing I can say. In fact, there are several members of our group that hope to make this an annual trip with our wives.

Thanks Geoff and Susan, hope to see you the same time next year!

Had a Blast!

Reviewed on 2015-08-19 by Lisa H. of Lake St. Louis, MO United States
Updated on 2015-08-19
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Dream Big is a beautiful place! We were there for 7 nights in August with 25 people, 19 adults, two teens and 4 kids ages 5 and under. There was plenty of space, the pool was great, the beach beautiful. The house exceeded our expectations, the kitchens are stocked very well, the 4 laundry rooms and elevator were such a bonus. The property owners were very responsive to the two maintenance issues we had. We gathered morning and night on the porch outside of the main living floor and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Would definitely recommend!

Great house for a family reunion

Reviewed on 2015-06-02 by Vic B. of Colorado Springs, CO United States
Updated on 2015-06-02
Review of stay from 2015-05-23 to 2015-05-30
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We had family together from around the country. With 10 grandchildren, the private pool, more than adequate space for living, and even an elevator helped to make our stay the best ever. They even had wagons for pulling beach chairs and toys across the street to the beach! We would highly recommend Dream Big. The owners responded quickly with the few needs we had.

Munford High School AL Baseball Team

Reviewed on 2015-03-28 by Leon S. of Munford, AL United States
Updated on 2015-03-28
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Great experience. Fantastic facility. Property was clean, spacious, and convenient to beach and restaurants. Players, coaches, and parents were very impressed with the unit. Also, the property owners were very professional and cordial in all of our communications. We were greeted on our arrival and wished farewell on our departure.
We would definitely recommend "Dream Big" and its owners to anyone looking for a quality unit. We WILL be a repeat customer !!!

Great house, great vacation

Reviewed on 2015-03-23 by Unknown of Kansas City, MO United States
Updated on 2015-03-23
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Seven parents chaperoned 17 high school seniors for Spring Break, and it was an outstanding venue. The house was beautiful, comfortable, and affordable. Having a private pool made it unique and an opportunity for a late night 'safe zone' for our young adults. It's a brief walk to the beach, and the area is well maintained.

As chaperone's we felt comfortable with the environment and the location. As well, we would all be willing to take future seniors to this location/house if they wanted a 'beach retreat'.

Fantastic Stay

Reviewed on 2015-10-20 by Ethel H. of Bay Minette, AL United States
Updated on 2015-10-20
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We had 35 Christian ladies to stay for our Women's Retreat Ministry. It was just fantastic and we loved the elevators since our ages range from 30 to 80. We were very pleased. The location was great and easy to find. The house was clean and decorated beautifully. The owners were quite helpful in assisting us and answering all our questions. Would certainly recommend this property, Big Dream to family and friends.

Golfers Retreat

Reviewed on 2015-03-03 by Tom K. of Warrenton, MO United States
Updated on 2015-03-04
Review of stay from 2015-02-21 to 2015-02-28
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Plenty of space for all the golfers plus large tables for the poker game.

Wonderful Time Once Again!!

Reviewed on 2015-05-11 by Shelley S. of Arlington, Texas United States
Updated on 2015-05-11
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I rent properties from Susan and Geoff yearly. Their properties are top notch! They take care of all of their houses and keep everything fresh and modern. They are always professional, easy to work with, and quickly take care of any problems you may encounter. This is my second time bringing a group to stay in Dream Big. We were on a class trip so we had several families with preteens staying at the house. The pool and gaming systems were perfect for keeping the kids entertained when we weren't heading to an event or at the beach. The location is at the center of the Gulf Shores activities...far enough away to be peaceful, but everything is just a quick drive away. The beach is right across the street and they have plenty of chairs & beach toys to borrow during your stay. The house is clean and well- maintained. We had 12 families staying at the house. It is large enough that we had private time when we wanted it, but offers rooms big enough for us to eat together, play games, or gather to watch movies. They have the house stocked with the basics needed. It was nice to be able to cook some of our meals at the house. I would definitely recommend any of their properties if you are looking for a wonderful place to stay.

Fabulous!!!!

Reviewed on 2016-04-20 by Brenda N. of Collinsville, MS United States
Updated on 2016-04-20
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There were 24 family members on our trip and Dream Big made our stay great. One kitchen for breakfast and the "early risers" and one for the "lunch crowd". We had plenty of room to spread out yet spend time together. Room for games or just relaxing on the decks. Best cousins trip ever, we may do this again!!!

Our Dream Big Experience

Reviewed on 2016-01-20 by Shawn O. of Mobile, Alabama United States
Updated on 2016-01-20
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We brought on the New Year at the Dream Big beach house. The layout of the house was really neat and everyone really enjoyed it. Great location and the beach was directly across the street. It was beautiful and decorated very nice. we had guests fly in from Ohio and they loved the beach house. We definitely will come back again.

Koch clan

Reviewed on 2016-06-29 by Sylvia K. of Bensenville, Ill United States
Updated on 2016-06-29
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our family of 44 enjoyed a great week in Dream Big and Southern Surprise, weather was spectacular
units clean and nicely furnished, pools great. Only concern is the dryer on the first floor east
seemed to run to very high temps maybe have that
checked towels came out very hot. Any small issues were taken care of quickly

2016 golf trip

Reviewed on 2016-01-25 by Dennis L. of Rock Island, IL United States
Updated on 2016-01-25
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Everything was great. We have stayed in Dream Big for three years in a row now. The house fits our needs great.

Large family vacation

Reviewed on 2016-08-01 by Micki M. of chesterfield, MO United States
Updated on 2016-08-01
Review of stay from 2016-07-23 to 2016-07-30
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Dream Big is a beautiful home that accommodated our family of 36. The pool is large (and clean). The elevator is a huge bonus! I would certainly recommend this location as well as The Lemonade Stand which is under the same
management a few miles down the road. We have stayed at each. Thanks Susan and Geoff! We'll be back.

Dream Big

Reviewed on 2016-08-15 by Unknown of Forest Grove, OR United States
Updated on 2016-08-15
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Dream Big was a wonderful rental property. The rental matched the description very well. Everything was clean and ready the moment we walked in. There was lots of room for everyone. While the beach is beautiful and the water warm and inviting, having the pool was a very big plus for when kids tired of the salt and sand. We would very much recommnend this property!

BIG FUN AT DREAM BIG

Reviewed on 2016-06-08 by Jenna E. of Atlanta, GA United States
Updated on 2016-06-08
Review of stay from 2016-05-19 to 2016-05-23
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Every year, a large group of us use Hangout Fest weekend as our reunion trip - This was year 6. Dream Big was far and away the best property we have stayed at so far! The house was absolutely gorgeous, and perfect for such a large group. Property management, Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, were such a pleasure to deal with and made everything a breeze. I would highly recommend Dream Big for your Gulf Shores vacation. Thanks for such a great trip!

Great vacation at "Dream Big"

Reviewed on 2016-10-06 by Nina B. of Wetumpka, AL United States
Updated on 2016-10-06
Review of stay from 2016-09-15 to 2016-09-18
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Our family was very happy with "Dream Big" house. It was just right for our size family.
The management and staff were very helpful and did not mind dealing with and OLD lady with a big family. Thanks for your courtesy.

Golfing Buddies

Reviewed on 2016-03-01 by Tom K. of Warrenton, MO United States
Updated on 2016-03-01
Review of stay from 2016-02-20 to 2016-02-27
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Third year of renting this property and have always had a great experience.

Spring Break 2016!

Reviewed on 2016-03-12 by Chase P. of Memphis, TN United States
Updated on 2016-03-12
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This has not been the first time we stayed here, and will definitely not be the last! Every year we take around 30 college students with a college ministry from University of Memphis and Rhodes College to the beach. WE HAD A BLAST! Susan and Geoff were extremely helpful from the beginning of the process and throughout our stay. It was easy to book, easy to checkin and incredible experience throughout our week. The house is high quality and is a reflection of their excellence! I would recommend this for a family vacation or a large group trip, the house fits both needs!

Beach south volleyball

Reviewed on 2016-05-25 by Scott C. of Irvine, NA Unknown
Updated on 2016-05-25
Review of stay from 2016-05-06 to 2016-05-09
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House was a great setup for us and what we needed. Only thing to make it any better would be adding a jacuzzi. ?? Hope to be back

2016 Reunion

Reviewed on 2016-09-14 by John V. of , United States
Updated on 2016-09-14
Review of stay from 2016-08-26 to 2016-08-29
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Overall the property was perfect for our reunion. Management was very accommodating. Plenty of parking, AC cold and the home had pretty much what we needed when we arrived. We will defiantly consider this home for future reunions.

Sibling Reunion

Reviewed on 2017-05-17 by Jane N. of Ortonville, MI United States
Updated on 2017-05-17
Review of stay from 2017-04-27 to 2017-05-01
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Our stay at Dream Big was like a dream come true!! Everything about the house was perfect for our sibling reunion. In fact, we are just now talking about booking it again it 2018.
Beautiful house!!

Well needed an awesome location

Reviewed on 2016-09-28 by Stacy E. of HUNTSVILLE, AL United States
Updated on 2016-09-28
Review of stay from 2016-09-09 to 2016-09-12
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Dream big vacation rental was more than we imagined it to be...We had a party of 26 guest and it fit everyone nicely. We really enjoyed our stay from beginning to end. When we first arrive we got off on a rocky start, two of our guest got stuck in the elevator for about 20 minutes but the main office stay on the phone throughout the whole process. I would recommend the staff post visible signs next to the elevator on how to use the elevator properly because it's needed in this house with all those stairs. The pictures are true to how the house look. Overall we had an awesome time everyone truly enjoyed their stay and we will come again.

Try to Dream Big

Reviewed on 2016-11-04 by Tashia C. of Reserve, LA United States
Updated on 2016-11-04
Review of stay from 2016-10-14 to 2016-10-17
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Dream big is exactly what me and my family decided to do when planning my mothers 71 year birthday celebration. Oh boy, what a celebration, Dream Big is awesome, we will add it to next year's family trip.

The best of both worlds: the beach and a big pool

Reviewed on 2017-07-27 by Robert D. of , United States
Updated on 2017-07-27
Review of stay from 2017-07-15 to 2017-07-22
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The house was just right for our large family. The WiFi was a big issue. It was not up for long periods of times and some had work to complete and could not get it done and submitted. Several calls were made but it still was not fixed.Could a stool be supplied to reach the microwave? Some could not reach it. Loved all the porches and the seating capacity was great.The pool was wonderful and the floaty devises were so much fun and maintainence appeared quite a lot to check on the it's cleanliness There was more than enough parking for our cars. Our vacation went way too quickly. We were all sorry to leave.

Amazing time At Dream Big!!

Reviewed on 2017-07-23 by Unknown of Belleville, IL United States
Updated on 2017-07-23
Review of stay from 2017-07-08 to 2017-07-15
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Our vacation at Dream Big was absolutely fantastic! The house was amazing, plenty of room to accommodate the 9 families we had. We had issues with one of the bathrooms and the internet and literally they were there the same day we contacted maintenance to fix the problems. The pool was great, the distance to the beach was perfect. We will definetely go back!!

Gulf Shores Vacation

Reviewed on 2017-08-08 by Unknown of Cincinnati, Ohio United States
Updated on 2017-10-02
Review of stay from 2017-07-29 to 2017-08-05
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I give the property overall a very good review. I do believe that the utensils should be looked over. We did have to wash several things before we used them. There was only 1 can opener and it barely worked at all. It's probably a good idea to have the cleaning people put the dishes away so that they can checked.
Manager response on 2017-10-02 - Response from Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
Please let us know if you need something during your stay! We were easily able to add can openers on the day the guest told us the house needed more, but we would have liked to bring them as soon as they knew it wasn't working well!

Corporate Meeting

Reviewed on 2016-11-14 by Tim M. of Waxhaw, NC United States
Updated on 2016-11-14
Review of stay from 2016-10-24 to 2016-10-27
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We held a 3 day corporate meeting at Dream Big. We wanted an off site get away where we could do some team building and blow off some steam, while holding casual business meeting during the day. It was a great property for this purpose and accommodated our 11 person team well. The wifi worked as needed and there were ample pots/pans and cooking utensils (strangely no coffee filters). We would consider coming back again. My main criticism stems from the 2 or 3 daily emails that I received from the property management firm reminding us about check out procedures such as cleaning and doing laundry. A $699 cleaning fee was paid, so I'm curious why such exacting cleaning requirements were needed. I understand that in peak times they would need to turn these units around quickly and a $700 fee would allow the property management to hire an adequate staff to turn this place around quickly without having the renters do most of the heavy lifting.

Dream Big

Reviewed on 2017-10-18 by Chris J. of Adams, TN US
Updated on 2017-10-18
Review of stay from 2017-10-09 to 2017-10-16
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We were very pleased with every aspect of this rental home.

Decent place, but showing some wear and tear

Reviewed on 2017-09-14 by Unknown of Swansea, IL United States
Updated on 2017-11-18
Review of stay from 2017-09-08 to 2017-09-12
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Overall we had a decent stay at Dream Big. The building is showing some wear and tear. We were not at all happy about the cleanliness of the place. It did not look like it had been cleaned very well, especially in the bathrooms. One example is the one bathroom had old, dirty soap bars caked in the corners of the soap dish - obviously this hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. The furniture around the patio is very weathered.
Manager response on 2017-10-02 - Response from Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
Please, please let us know if something is not right. We agree, there should not be residual soap in the soap dish and apologize that we did not notice when inspecting the house. It is definitely time for fresh paint for interior walls and exterior furniture! When you return, we think you'll be pleased.

Dream Big Was Wonderful

Reviewed on 2017-10-09 by Linda W. of Valley, AL United States
Updated on 2017-10-09
Review of stay from 2017-09-20 to 2017-09-23
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Our group of ladies from Lanett 1st Baptist had a wonderful time during our visit to Dream Big in Sept. The beach house was very spacious with the kitchens well equipped. Everyone said this was our very BEST trip to date and that the accommodations were excellent!! Would highly recommend to any group or family!!

Family reunion 2017

Reviewed on 2017-08-14 by Eric P. of Lufkin, TX United States
Updated on 2017-08-14
Review of stay from 2017-08-05 to 2017-08-12
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We had a fantastic time in Gulf Shores. The house Dream Big was perfect for a large group like ours. The house had plenty of bed rooms/ bathrooms. Both kitchens had plenty of cook ware for us too cook most of our meals. My mother has cancer and has to be moved around in a wheel chair. So having the elivator was priceless. Our whole group was very impressed with the house and the attention to detail. the private pool was the icing on the cake!! It was so nice coming back from the beach, rinse off at the out door shower and then just relax in the pool. Overall very pleased with the house Dream Big!

Spring Break at Dream Big

Reviewed on 2018-04-02 by Unknown of Yorkville, IL United States
Updated on 2018-04-02
Review of stay from 2018-03-25 to 2018-03-31
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Our high school baseball team stayed at Dream Big in late March 2018. As advertised, the property easily accommodated 25 players and four coaches with plenty of room to spread out, but also large enough areas to meet. There were a few minor issues upon arrival, but they were handled promptly by the owner/manager. We would definitely stay here again.

Dream Big Lives Up to the Hype

Reviewed on 2018-04-01 by Tom M. of Columbus, OH United States
Updated on 2018-04-01
Review of stay from 2018-03-10 to 2018-03-15
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The constant communication leading up to our arrival and the help upon arrival was top-notch. We have taken similar trips for the past 6 years and this was by far the most detail oriented and customer driven renters we have ever interacted with.

A Great Week with Friends

Reviewed on 2018-06-13 by Unknown of Davenport, IA US
Updated on 2018-06-13
Review of stay from 2018-05-19 to 2018-05-26
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What a lovely place to have a large group!! Our group of 14 had plenty of room to spread out. The home was very clean and kitchen amenities were great! The front porch was a great gathering place in the evening and the pool which was well maintained, gave us hours of pleasure visiting and swimming. Having the beach across the street made it nice for our morning walks. The property management team was attentive to our needs. They tried very hard to correct the issue with the internet which was having a hard time with that many people and their electronic devices. All in all, this was a great place to vacation.

Dream Big - Great Trip

Reviewed on 2018-02-20 by Lamar State C. of Port Arthur, TX United States
Updated on 2018-02-20
Review of stay from 2018-02-15 to 2018-02-18
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We rented both sides of Dream Big for our college softball team of 21 players and 3 staff members. Dream Big slept all 24 of us very comfortably and while still feeling like each person had their own space. Dream Big was located just minutes away from all the restaurants and shops on the main strip. Just a walk across the street and you are at the beach! If we get the chance to return to Gulf Shores, we will definitely stay at Dream Big!

Great Rental Agency

Reviewed on 2018-05-16 by Unknown of Mobile , AL United States
Updated on 2018-07-26
Review of stay from 2018-05-10 to 2018-05-14
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We stayed at Dream Big for 4 nights in May with our large family to celebrate our elderly great grandparents 60th wedding anniversary. The house was large enough and configured well for a large group. We thought the space was great. Th house does have 4 levels of stairs! There is an elevator but it only serves one side of the house. The elevator works and used it repeatedly for our grandparents. Unfortunately, we had no AC for the first day, night, and second day. Gulf Shores Rentals tho was fantastic at assisting us and taking care of the problem. They sent 2 repair people out to ensure it was corrected and stayed in touch with updates regularly. Our stay would have been perfect if the AC would not have gone out, but we appreciated Geoff’s help in the matter and his diligence. This is really a great company! They also compensated us appropriately. The WiFi is spotty and kept going in and out so Geoff arranged to have a portable hot spot dropped off at the house. The house is across the street from the beach. It’s a very quick walk but there is no direct access. The pool is fantastic and very enjoyable. House is also stocked with beach carts and chairs etc. such a fabulous rental!!!
Manager response on 2018-07-26 - Response from Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
Luckily we were able to replace the air conditioning unit on the second day so we should be good for another 10 years! Wifi was related to an area wide Mediacom issue and is one of the downsides of being in a small town--few providers, few repair people but it usually is pretty reliable and we hope you'll go enjoy the beach/pool/restaurants/activities when it is not:-).

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