Howard Ranch – Beachfront Retreat | Screened Porch | West Beach
Welcome to Howard Ranch, a unique coastal getaway with a touch of Texas charm, managed by Harris Vacations in the peaceful West Beach area of Gulf Shores. This four bedroom, four bathroom beachfront home offers stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico and comfortable accommodations for up to 11 guests, making it an ideal retreat for families and small groups seeking a relaxing escape by the water.
With direct beach access, a spacious screened porch, and inviting indoor living spaces, Howard Ranch blends classic beach house comfort with laid back coastal living.
Outdoor Living - Direct beachfront location with easy access to the sand and surf - Screened porch perfect for enjoying Gulf breezes without the elements - Sun deck for soaking up the sunshine and taking in the views - Outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day at the beach - Peaceful West Beach setting away from crowds
Indoor Comforts Inside, Howard Ranch features a spacious ranch style layout with breathtaking Gulf views from the main living areas. The open concept living room is lined with wall to wall windows, filling the space with natural light and showcasing the beauty of the shoreline. Comfortable seating and a sleeper sofa provide plenty of room for relaxing or enjoying a movie night.
The kitchen is fully equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with a built-in cooktop, making it easy to prepare meals for the group. The dining area offers seating for eight, with additional bar seating for casual dining or gathering. Each bedroom includes a television and water views, creating a comfortable and inviting retreat for every guest.
Sleeping Arrangements - Primary Bedroom: King bed, private bathroom with walk in shower, lagoon views - Bedroom 2: Two twin beds, shared hallway bathroom with tub and shower combination, Gulf views - Bedroom 3: Queen bed plus twin, private bathroom with walk in shower - Bedroom 4: Two twin beds, shared hallway bathroom with tub and shower combination - Living Area: Sleeper sofa
Whether you are enjoying coffee on the screened porch, casting a line into the Gulf, or gathering with family after a day in the sun, Howard Ranch offers a warm and welcoming beachfront experience.
Book your stay with Harris Vacations and enjoy a peaceful coastal escape in Gulf Shores.
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.
RISK Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guests agree to exercise extreme caution at all times; for more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.
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dit vakantiehuis ligt aan het strand in Gulf Shores. Reizigers die op zoek zijn naar een activiteit kunnen terecht bij The Wharf. Ga naar Gulf Shores Beach en Gulf State Park als je liever de natuur intrekt. Shrimpy's Mini Golf en Waterville VS zijn ook een bezoek waard. Beleef waterpret met activiteiten zoals zeilen en vissen. Bekijk onze reisgids voor Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores, Alabama (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 18 min. rijden
Restaurants
The Catch
12 min. rijden
Sassy Bass
31 min. rijden
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen
12 min. rijden
Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe
11 min. rijden
Beach Bums Coffee & Deli
20 min. rijden
Veelgestelde vragen
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Dit vakantiehuis dit vakantiehuis in Gulf Shores ligt aan het strand, binnen 5 minuten wandelen van Little Lagoon, West Beach en Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Ook Gulf Shores Beach en Lagoon Pass Park liggen op 10 km afstand.
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Beoordelingen
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Mark T.
18 apr 2026
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
everything was excellent
6 nachten verbleven in april 2026
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Richard R.
18 aug 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great house. Perfect secluded location on the beach. Memories made.
4 nachten verbleven in augustus 2025
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Les W.
13 apr 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Awesome family vacation!!
We loved our stay at Howard Ranch! The location was perfect…almost like a private beach! The rental was clean and organized…well stocked kitchen, and we loved the layout of bedrooms and bathrooms. We definitely will book this rental again next year. So thankful to have found the perfect place for our family vacation!
7 nachten verbleven in april 2025
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Pam H.
9 okt 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
October at the beach 🏖️
Even though it was for a short 4 days and the weather wasn’t perfect ~ we had the best time! Just the right place to relax and enjoy the sounds and sights of the beach with our family. Our best trip to the beach in a very long time ♥️
3 nachten verbleven in oktober 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Sue L.
3 apr 2021
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
A Great Stay at Howard’s Ranch
We had a great stay at Howard’s Ranch! Plenty of room for our family. Place was so cute and had a great cottage feel! Well stocked with all of the basics you need!
3 nachten verbleven in maart 2021
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Keith M.
10 jul 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Howard’s Ranch
Came with our three adult children and their spouses or significant others. Loved the location and the set up of the house. This was our third time visiting Gulf Shores and was our best vacation yet.
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Michael C.
17 jun 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great Week! Love the House!
Perfect week at the beach! House was just as advertised. Clean and well stocked. Location is great, we had so much beach all to ourselves! Family wants to come back to this same house again next year!
6 nachten verbleven in juni 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Todd S.
10 apr 2026
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
The house was great. The dunes were a little tall too really see the beach and ocean. We have a toddler so a gate at the top of the stairs would have been nice.
4 nachten verbleven in april 2026
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
pamela c.
25 aug 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Howard’s Ranch was a great choice for four friends traveling together because we each had our own bedroom and bath. It was very clean and we loved having the covered porch. The kitchen was well-furnished. It truly felt like we had a private beach! We left feedback on a few issues we hope will be corrected (only 4 rolls of toilet paper, problems with water pressure and hot water, ants in the kitchen.)
5 nachten verbleven in augustus 2025
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
David C.
14 okt 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Love it!
Our family loves this property. It's quiet and private yet close enough to town if you want to venture out. The screened in porch is a plus. The only negatives are the twin mattresses are not very comfortable and we wish there was a board walk over to the beach. However, those things did not stop us from rebooking a 2nd time.
6 nachten verbleven in oktober 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
David C.
16 okt 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Loved it!
I loved the area. Far enough away from the crowds to have your own little quiet piece of beach. The house was very nice and the beds comfy. I got a very prompt reaponse when I had a question. The only thing I would change is adding a boardwalk to the beach. The dune is a little tough on old bones but we had a fabulous time. We'll be back.
7 nachten verbleven in oktober 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Connie C.
31 aug 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Perfect family space
Kitchen and dining table great for large family. Clean and homey! Loved having the four bathrooms for each bedroom! Would have loved a ramp/walkway from deck to at least get over the dune to the beach. But over all not that bad, we haves worse. Just a suggestion.
4 nachten verbleven in augustus 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Ethan S.
31 jul 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great place for Family
What a great location! We felt very much like we had a private beach! The house had everything we needed to enjoy our stay!
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Tara P.
16 jul 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Home away from home
This house was amazing. Had everything we needed and the things we did need was communicated to us. I do wish it had a dock that went out to the beach but that really wasn’t that big of a deal. It would have made the home an 11 out of 10 though! We would stay here again! Love love love the screened in porch for those rainy days too.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Lori R.
24 okt 2021
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great location and beautiful home.
We stayed for a a week at Howard's Ranch and loved it! The location is a bit remote, but just minutes from restaurants and shopping which was perfect for us. The house is large and spacious and beautifully decorated. Having the screened in porch and a deck was perfect for the cooler days and just hanging out. The only thing I would say is that climbing the dune every day to get to the beach was difficult for my elderly mom. This isn't a good place to take someone that has limited mobility that wants to get on the beach. That said, we loved it and would definitely go there again.
7 nachten verbleven in oktober 2021
Geverifieerde beoordeling
6/10 – Matig
jason c.
18 sep 2021
Positief: Inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great location
Great place , a few things could have been addressed to make it better but was really a nice place
7 nachten verbleven in september 2021
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Jennifer L.
15 aug 2021
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
First time at Gulf Shored
We had a great time and the property was amazing! Having a screened in porch and another for sunbathing was a nice addition! I’m so glad we chose Howard’s Ranch! Thank you for the ease of check in and the texts during the week to check in on us!
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2021
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
jay w.
6 aug 2021
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Beach House
Excellent place to stay. Perfect balcony any house. Nice private beach.
5 nachten verbleven in juli 2021
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Harri
24 okt 2025
Positief: Netheid, staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten en communicatie