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Better than ever! 9 Bdrms, Pool, Hot Tub Elevator Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities

Better than ever! 9 Bdrms, Pool, Hot Tub Elevator Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities

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Kiva Grand Main Floor Kitchen
Main Fl Breakfast Bar and Kitchen

Overview of Better than ever! 9 Bdrms, Pool, Hot Tub Elevator Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
9 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 258700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Popular LocationKiva Dunes Golf Course10 min walk
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBon Secour National Wildlife Refuge6 min drive
  • AirportPensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)81 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

East Double Queen

2 Queen Beds

Main Floor Bunk Room 3 Twins

3 Twin Beds

Main Floor King Bedroom w Private Bath

1 King Bed

Top Fl Beachfront King Master

1 King Bed

Top Fl Beachfront West King + Daybed/Trundle

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Top Fl Middle Beachfront King

1 King Bed

Top Fl NW Queen

1 Queen Bed

Top Fl XL Twin Bunk Room

2 Twin Beds

West Double Full

2 Double Beds

9 bathrooms

Main Floor Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor King Private Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Pool Level Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Fl Beachfront Queen Bedrrom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Fl Beachfront West King

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Fl East Pair of Queens Private Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Fl NW Queen Private Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Top Fl West Double Full Private Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Better than ever! 9 Bdrms, Pool, Hot Tub Elevator Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities

Kiva Grand is a Beautiful Beachfront Custom Family Home on a 2 acre gulf front Kiva Dunes lot. It was designed for Luxury Family Living. Although the views and surroundings are indeed quite grand, comforts like a Really Big Kitchen, a Huge Pool Level Family Room with a 2nd Kitchen, a 20'x40' Gunite Pool & more were built with family gatherings in mind.

Plus you'll have FREE Golf and Activities every day of your stay to make it even better. Sorry, Kiva Dunes is not one of the courses that participates in the free activities program but is available to play at normal rates. Free rounds are available at Gulf Shores Golf Club, Lost Key, and Soldier's Creek.

The Best of Gulf & Golf--Kiva Grand is a wonderful Vacation Rental House for gathering family & friends and now has a total of 9 bedrooms, 9 full baths. There are 7 Spacious Bedrooms with Private Bath & TV, plus a main floor bunk room for 3 with a hall bath, and a top floor bunk room for 2. Large open kitchen with 2 islands, room for lots of cooks and for everyone to eat in the same space. Huge recreation room opens to the pool area and offers a second kitchen, another large television surrounded by plenty of seating and more. Private beach side gunite pool and a hot tub. Large covered porches on all three levels of the house. And of course the fabulous sugar-white beach that lies beyond the 8,700+ of heated and cooled space.

On the main floor you'll find an expansive open living area that includes a main seating area, a fireside sitting room, space for everyone to dine together, a kitchen with an over sized refrigerator, two islands for cooking and serving, two dishwashers, and room for plenty of cooks. You'll have all of the dishes and serving pieces you need to live graciously during your stay. There is also a family room with a 73' television, a full bath, and a king bedroom with a private bath that is handicap friendly (it is not completely ADA compliant but has a roll-in shower. Next to the kitchen you will find the main floor bunk room with charming nautical decor.

The upstairs features six bedrooms, each with a private bath, plus a bunk room, and the smaller of the two laundries. The spacious Beach front King Master Bedroom opens to both a private and a shared porch. It's beautiful newly remodeled bath has two shower heads, a soaking tub and a double vanity. A second beach front King Bedroom also has a daybed and trundle and opens to the broad shared terrace, as does a smaller beach front King Bedroom. There is a bedroom with a pair of queen beds, a bedroom with one queen bed, and another bedroom with a pair of double beds. The bunk room has two built-in XL twins.

Below the main floor, at the same level as the pool, there is a recreation room complete with another large television and lots of seating, and a second full kitchen. You'll also find a full bath (convenient given the pool) and the larger of the two laundries. This level also opens to the garage where you will have 3 covered parking spaces. This family-friendly space has multiple doors that open to the covered porches on the east and north sides of the pool area. It is rare to find a pool area that offers spacious areas for both sun and shade but Kiva Grand has it!

You can reach all three levels of the house by both front and back stairs, as well as the elevator which is wonderful for grandparents, groceries and luggage!

Enjoy the feeling of being away from it all, then pop over to the Kiva Dunes Lodge for lunch or dinner. Watch dolphins from the porch or see who can find the best shells on the beach.

Sorry, no weddings, no exceptions to our maximum number of guests and no exceptions to our minimum rental age. We are not able to rent to groups under the age of 25.

We accept reservations UP TO 51 WEEKS before arrival. If the corresponding week this year has not passed, we cannot yet accept your reservation. This year's guests have an opportunity to rebook at the end of their stay. We do keep a waiting list for summer weeks.

Located within minutes of historic Fort Morgan, approximately 13 miles west of the center of Gulf Shores in a spectacular area with some of the last natural dune areas along the Gulf Coast.

Property manager

Our Team at Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals, Inc
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA. The Track Family Recreation Center and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Map
Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 10 min walk
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 5 min drive
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 15 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sassy Bass Market Place - 16 min walk
  • Tacky Jacks - 10 min drive
  • Fort Morgan Pizza - 4 min drive
  • The Village Hideaway - 4 min drive
  • Coast Restaurant - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Better than ever! 9 Bdrms, Pool, Hot Tub Elevator Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Better than ever! 9 Bdrms, Pool, Hot Tub Elevator Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Better than ever! 9 Bdrms, Pool, Hot Tub Elevator Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Better than ever! 9 Bdrms, Pool, Hot Tub Elevator Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Better than ever! 9 Bdrms, Pool, Hot Tub Elevator Kiva Dunes + FREE Activities located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Bon Secour Bay. Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome experience!
This was our first time booking Kiva Grand, and wow, was it just perfect. We had 23 people stay during our visit and EVERYONE had an amazing time. The house was incredible, the views were perfect and the pool was our central gathering spot. We were all very comfortable with sleeping arrangements and we loved the privacy of the en suite bathrooms everywhere. The kitchen is a Chef’s dream (I am one) and there was a lot of storage options for all cold foods, a separate beverage fridge, and an independent ice maker. The staff was very communicative before and during our stay and we were never left wanting for more. We totallly recommend this property and will book again. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home
Beautiful open areas in the house. House is in very good condition- bedding fairly new, which is very important to me. Pool area was great. Just needs some sprucing up outdoors - but your money was well spent inside this fantastic house. Elevator is a big plus in this 3 story house. We’ll be back as our entire family enjoyed staying in your home. Not crazy about washing towels though - never been requested to do that and pay a healthy cleaning fee. Thank you for sharing your home on the beach !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

A Private Resort
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It felt like we were at a private resort but the staff had the week off so we had to do our own cooking!! 😂. We picked this house for the pool which was perfect for our family of 18. The outside area was the best we’ve ever stayed at. We also got a nice surprise when we found out the inside had been renovated over the winter. This house is beautiful!! It had several areas where our 10 grandchildren could hang out and they used them all!! The kitchen was well stocked and the whole house was clean and spotless!! I have loved all the house that we have rented with GSVR but this one is my absolute favorite!!
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing house!!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed past two summers this is an amazing house and great people to deal with!!!!

6/10 Okay

Scott T., Slidell, LA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property, but we have ants
We stayed here before and loved the house, the huge pool and the uncrowded beach. I was shocked to find a few huge black ants every day, on every floor. I was also disgusted the day that a huge cockroach was running around the bathroom in the master bedroom. It was disappointing that the first time we took trash out, Monday after arriving Sunday evening, 3 1/2 of the 4 trash bins were full, and one didn’t have a lid. They say that they are raising the price almost 20% next year, due to extensive renovations, but I didn’t see much added value overall. This price now makes this property as expensive as Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, with the inconvenience of a half hour drive, just to get to a decent grocery. The deck around the pool is, burn your feet, hot. And the foot wide edging at the pool is like ice. My 21 month old granddaughter fell multiple times just walking away from the water Finally, they had two open bins for toys, which were half full of mostly broken items, which stunk like they had been soaking in mold. A third box had a totally broken lid and had the same issue with a lot of unusable items. If I did a home remodel of a luxury guest house, I would clean that junk out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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