We spent 2 relaxing weeks in the Lobster Bungalow with our Bichon Frise "kirk". We loved the short walk to the Beach which felt like our own private oasis. We were very impressed when our hot water heater quit and in mere hours Liz had it replaced! We loved walking the beach and Gulf Boulevard and found the location provided... More

I started 3 years ago trying to find a location to vaca. I'm a business woman for over 27 years without a vacation. I was determined to find a quiet, friendly place out of the normal tourist rat race. I found it, the bungalows was the best place ever, and is now the vacation spot every year for me. The... More

My husband, 7 year old twins, and Australian Shepherd went for an awesome week! The Mermaid Mini-Mansion was wonderful and colorful and we felt right at home.Comfortable beds throughout!!! It was a great place to have everything- beach to play or relax, relax, and be away from it all but moments from everything. This was a great place to bring... More

We stayed in the Dolphin for two nights as a last hurrah before my son started kindergarten. We had a fabulous time. The dolphin is the furthest bungalow from the beach and it still feels like you are really right there, just a few steps and you are on the sand. The beach was quiet and lovely. The pool area... More

Unfortunately, we made the mistake of selecting a Barrett Beach Bungalow to spend a week at the beach we so looked forward to. One of our requirements was a pool for our children to enjoy on our vacation. We had wondered why the pool hours were so restrictive as the hours were 11am to 7pm. We soon discovered that the... More

My two children and I stayed in the Mermaid Mansion and it was AWESOME. I took my two chiwawas as well. We stayed during the last week of May 2012. We had a large living room and two bedrooms, plus the couch made a third bed. Every morning the view out our living room window was breathtaking!!! The kitchen was... More

My family (Husband, myself, five year old son, 2 year old daughter and miniature schnauzer) stayed at Marlin's Hideaway for three nights and we loved every minute of it. Steps from the beach and pool. The bungalow was comfy and clean, as was the pool area. Our children played from sunrise to sunset every day. The views from the bungalow... More

Tired of staying in the same old hotel rooms when you go to the beach? Looking for a change in scenery? Want to experience the Gulf Coast beach the way they used to? Then get your reservations in for one of the last of its kind on the gulf: the bungalow. And Barrett Beach Bungalows are the cream of the... More

We stayed at Marlin's Hideaway April 27-30th for a retirement/birthday celebration for my husband. The bungalow surpassed all of our expectations. We were pleasantly surprised. It is the quintessential beach cottage,perfectly appointed in a nautical theme. The "Hideaway" is steps from the ocean and we had the perfect sunset view each evening. We enjoyed fishing from the shore and strolls... More