We had not been able to take a family vacation for nearly 11 years with all four kids and their significant others. Our group included 9 adults. The house was absolutely wonderful. There was plenty of space for all of us. We didn't feel like we were living on top of eachother at all. The pool was larger than we expected and the perfect refuge after a day soaking up the sun on the beach which was about a minute walk from the back of the house. We didn't have to lug sandwiches or a bunch of beach accessories with us. If we wanted something, we'd just walk up to the house and grab it. The hammocks were the perfect place to read a book, watch the water, listen to the ocean waves and/or just take nape. We were close to the hustle and bustle of the main streets of Gulf Shores, but far enough away that we could bypass that if we wanted to. It was quiet and peaceful. We abosultely loved the area. I can't recommend Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals enough. They were so quick in responding to any questions I had via email or text. The property was exactly as shown. There were plenty of pots, pans, dishes, cups, etc. for all of us. Even when our entire group was hanging out in the living room/kitchen area, it still didn't feel cramped thanks to the huge sectional and three recliners (one of which is a massage chair!!). The dining table had seating for all of us for family dinners when we ate inside which wasn't that often really since the shaded patio area had a huge picnic table. The kids played pool volleyball and had a great time. There were plenty of water toys and sandcastle making tools already at the house so we didn't have to purchase those things. We worked with Beach Moms and they took care of delivering and putting away our groceries and booking beach chairs, umberellas, coolers, and tables for our entire group. They also coordinated a family photo session with Lori Sporacio, who came to the house and captured some amazing shots right on the beach of our family. I cannot say enough about this property. We absolutely LOVED it and highly recommmend it to anyone looking for a beachside vacation that is as busy or as laid back as you want to make it. Beautiful home, beautiful beach and lasting memories for our family.