Family Tides

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Sleeps 8 Gulf Shores

Family Tides

Welcome to Family Tides in the Heart of Gulf Shores! Step off the deck and into the sugar-white sand. Enjoy nothing but endless views and sparkling blue water as far as you can see. Family Tides is a true home away from home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms just 3 miles down the popular West Beach Blvd.

About Family Tides

With direct Gulf of Mexico, front row seats and a sprawling outdoor sundeck, Family Tides beach cottage is “shore” to please any guest! This magnificent 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers guests a newly designed and renovated space with upgraded furnishings and a comfortable layout. The plush living room affords room for all to unwind while the view beyond the picture glass sliding door is sure to impress. The fully equipped, open-concept kitchen makes light work for the chef of the group with everything needed to create delectable meals at home. Enjoy your meals in the dining area with a table for 8 or right out on your private deck. Family Tides offers accommodations for up to 8 guests and features a Gulf-facing Master bedroom with direct deck access, a king bed, TV, and an attractive 5 piece private bathroom. The second bedroom hosts 2 in a queen bed and the third bedroom will sleep 4 in 2 twin over twin bunk beds. There is a shared hall bathroom with a tub/shower combo for the guests in these 2 bedrooms.

Come experience what a beach vacation means! No waiting in elevator lines, no searching for parking spaces, no noise from the people above you, just quiet and endless views and your beach right in front of your home! Contact Harris Vacations today to book Family Tides.


About Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, its world-class fishing, and its exceptional dining and entertainment. Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores has to offer!

Rental Age Policy

We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.

Miscellaneous

  • Washer
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Bed & Bath Linens Provided
  • Starter Pack of supplies provided
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
  • Non Smoking
  • Dryer
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Smoke detectors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Private Entrance
  • Towels
  • Air Conditioning
  • Living Room
  • Family Friendly Home
  • Disinfectant Used
  • Central Heat
  • Free Parking
  • Shampoo
  • Body Wash
  • Conditioner
  • Bed Linens
  • Central Heat
  • Bathtub

Kitchen

  • Cookware and Dinnerware Provided
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Dishes and Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Pots & Pans
  • Keurig / Pod Coffee Maker
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Crock Pot / Slow Cooker
  • Kitchen Island
  • Toaster

Tech

  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Cable TV

Community Amenities

  • Shopping

Activities

  • Attractions - Bay
  • Spa
  • Marina
  • Water park
  • Zoo
  • Antique Shopping
  • Bird Watching
  • Water Sports
  • Bike Rentals
  • Mini Golf
  • Golf
  • Sailing
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Books

Outdoor

  • Covered Parking
  • Deck / Balcony
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Outdoor Shower - Open
  • Beach View
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor eating area
  • Fishing
  • Waterfront
  • Water View
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Beach Access
  • Oceanfront
LEAVE A REVIEW
June 11, 2025 - Airbnb

by Shane Lee

Great place for me and my kids. Easily accessible to beach front. House was perfect. Would definitely rent again!

May 31, 2025 - Google

by Lauren Carroll

Our family (4 adults, 3 kids under 12) recently stayed at Family Tides. There was plenty of space for all of us. The house is steps from the beach. The kids enjoyed playing ping pong. My standards of cleanliness are high and this house exceeded standards. The towels felt brand new. They were still linty. Bed linens are all white and felt very fresh and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed. There were kids sand toys and beach umbrellas in the ping pong room. Overall a great time

May 12, 2025 - Google

by Fritz Games

We loved our stay at Family Tides. Came in May to beat the crowds and the price was better! Harris Properties was very responsive and well organized.

April 27, 2025 - Airbnb

by Russell Gage

Beautiful house right on the beach. The deck overlooking the ocean is a perfect spot to watch the waves roll in. Bedrooms are nice, though both beds were pretty squeaky. Our only other quibble is only offering a single roll of toilet paper or paper towels. Fine for a couple of days stay, but I don't feel I should be buying toilet paper for the price paid. Other than that, a really nice place on a quiet stretch of beach.

April 20, 2025 - Google

by Kristen Walters

Harris Vacations was easy to book through, kept me informed from the time of booking to checkout, and kept the property clean and organized. I would absolutely recommend using Harris Vacations for your vacation rental needs!

April 13, 2025 - Airbnb

by Ali Crane

We had a wonderful stay at Family Tides for spring break! The cottage was very clean, the views were beautiful, and the easy beach access was amazing. We really enjoyed our time and would definitely stay again. A couple of notes for future guests: there was some sand dredging nearby during our stay, which caused a little debris in the water, but it wasn’t disruptive and cleared up quickly. Also, while basics are provided, you’ll want to bring or order supplies like dish detergent, salt and pepper, paper goods, etc. We also recommend bringing an extra blanket if you like having one — there weren’t any spares at the house. One small thing to mention is there are a lot of family photos throughout the house, which made it feel a little less neutral as a rental. Overall, it’s a great spot for a relaxing beach getaway — we had a fantastic time!

April 5, 2025 - Airbnb

by David And Neyah Pais

Amazing place. Great Location and good unit.

March 25, 2025 - VRBO

by Hannah McWilliams

The home was very clean, checkin was a breeze, no issues at all. Master bedroom and bathroom were nice size. Deck space and location were great! Perfect space for our family of 4!

March 1, 2025 - Website

by Andrew Foley

It was very nice. Great location on the beach.

February 22, 2025 - Airbnb

by Amy Garrison

We had everything we needed, beautiful location! Very clean!

February 13, 2025 - Airbnb

by Randall Barber

This was spacious and comfortable. Right over the doon was the ocean. The white sand and the emerald ocean was a beautiful sight to wake up to. I did a lot of fishing caught a lot of whiting, some early season pompano, and some ocean catfish while my wife searched the beach for sea shells. Over all what a wonderfull place to stay, clean, private, and comfortable, though it is mentioned there isnt any of the extras you may be used to seeing at other places so be sure to pick up coffee and T.P. for longer stays. Two thumbs up!!

February 8, 2025 - Airbnb

by Jammey Kligis

Beautiful location and the views were incredible!

January 5, 2025 - Airbnb

by John Eberly

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Family Tides and hope to return this Fall.

December 27, 2024 - Airbnb

by Amanda Perry

Family Tides was everything we didn’t know we needed. The view and having the beach just steps from the house was such a luxury - especially with young kids. No worrying about parking, packing food, or finding restrooms because you are literally a 60 second walk from house to beach. The house was the cleanest airbnb I’ve ever stayed in! Five stars all around. Not a con, but a note to future guests with kids: bring everything. Basic cleaning supplies, TP, paper towels, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, dish soap, etc. as they provide only the bare minimum. If you are staying more than 2-3 days you will definitely need it as there are no cleaning supplies in the house at all and being on the beach things get messy quickly. Take advantage of Gulf State Park while visiting. There is a park for kids to play at and they have free bike rentals to explore the miles of paved trails. We LOVED our trip to Gulf Shores and are eagerly looking forward to our next visit!

December 18, 2024 - Airbnb

by Belinda Eaton

Our stay was wonderful! Such a beautiful home! Restful, peaceful, and we can’t wait to return!

November 11, 2024 - Airbnb

by Miranda Howell

We absolutely loved this beautiful, spacious and very clean cottage. Just so amazing to be able to stay right on the beach. The back deck and views of the ocean, sunrises and sunsets couldn’t get any better. Hosts were great with very detailed instructions. Perfect and peaceful place that we very much enjoyed!

November 4, 2024 - Airbnb

by Aley Alvey

Clean, spacious, and right on the beach. We had a great time.

September 22, 2024 - Airbnb

by Kristi Dannelley

Great house and location.

September 18, 2024 - Airbnb

by Kayla Davis

We decided we wanted to go with a house instead of a condo due to this being our little girls first beach trip and not knowing how well she would do and I’m so glad we did we couldn’t have picked a better place to stay very clean very friendly atmosphere

September 7, 2024 - Google

by CJ Linville

My wife and I enjoyed Family Tides. You can’t get any closer to the beach, and the house was very clean. Our only suggestion would be to change the master mattress - it’s quite lumpy.

August 25, 2024 - Airbnb

by Debbie Hornbuckle

Family Tides was as described. Very clean! Very welcoming! Had everything we needed. Would highly recommend.

July 18, 2024 - Airbnb

by Shawn Meek

Family Tides was a wonderful place to stay for our family vacation to Gulf Shores. The property is in a great location, not far from restaurants & entertainment while still being quiet and peaceful. The house is very clean and well stocked. The back deck and view are perfect for your time at the beach. Book Family Tides and you won’t be disappointed! Thank you for a great stay!

May 16, 2024 - Airbnb

by Cameron Mcelveen

Our stay was amazing. The place was beautiful and peaceful. Very easy to get inside and the home was spacious and clean. So amazing being able to stay at a family friendly vacation home right on the beach.

April 18, 2024 - Airbnb

by Andrea Dukes

We had a great stay! It was very relaxing.

March 9, 2024 - Google

by John Rice

Family Tides is absolutely terrific. Waking up to and ending each day with that view is amazing. We had everything we needed, location was good, and the added outdoor grill for cooking was fantastic. Can’t wait to come back.

February 9, 2024 - Airbnb

by Faith Cowart

Great family place plenty of space. Great beach access!

January 28, 2024 - Airbnb

by Joel Sr.

Just steps from the beach. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets from the back deck. Perfect location for long walks on the beach. The house was squeaky clean with comfortable beds. Nice open space and family friendly. Bring your fishing gear for fun surf fishing.

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Bedroom 1: King (1)
Bedroom 2: Queen (1)
Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed (2)
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