👨👩👧 Our Crew
| Family | Adults | Kids | Notes |
|---|
| Nehemiah & Brenna | 2 | Simon (4), Ezekiel (2), Barnabas (6 mo) | 3 kids + infant |
| Jay & Shelby | 2 | Carter (~4-5), Cale (~8-9) | 2 kids |
| Emily & Kobe | 2 | Amberly, Camden | 2 kids |
🚗 Getting There
| Option | Gas | Rental | Total | Per Family |
|---|
| 3 SUVs ⭐ | $634 | — | $634 | $211 |
| 15-Passenger Van | $358 | ~$1,700 | ~$2,058 | ~$686 |
💡 Van Tip: Friend would need to offer van for under $276/week to beat driving 3 SUVs.
🏠 Where to Stay
Airbnb — 240 homes available (Mar 14-21)
5 BR · 11 beds · 4.5 BA
Sleeps 16+
⭐ 4.94 (17 reviews)
BEACHFRONT · Superhost
$7,592 $4,309
43% OFF!
$1,436/family
5 BR · 12 beds · 4 BA
Sleeps 16+
⭐ 4.71 (7)
BEACHFRONT · Pet-friendly · Free cancel before Feb 12
$4,772
$1,591/family
5 BR · 10 beds · 5 BA
Sleeps 16+
⭐ 4.86 (28)
$3,408
$1,136/family
VRBO — 225 properties available
5 BR · 3+ BA
Sleeps 12
Exceptional (6 reviews)
$2,782
$927/family
🏡 Harris Vacations — 5 Nights (Mar 16-20)
⚠️ LOW INVENTORY: Only 6 properties left with 5+ bedrooms — 3% of inventory remaining! Book within days if choosing Harris.
8 BR · 8+ BA
Sleeps 28
Everyone gets private room + bathroom!
$5,354
$1,785/family
| Property | Price | Per Family | Beds | Notes |
|---|
| Blue Parrot 3 | $3,830 | $1,277 | 5 BR | 🐕 Pet OK, 4.7★ |
| Seaside Oasis | $4,016 | $1,339 | 5 BR | 🐕 Pet OK |
| Blue Parrot 2 | $4,136 | $1,379 | 5 BR | 4.8★ |
| A Place in the Sun | $6,407 | $2,136 | 5 BR | 🐕 Pet OK, 4.9★ |
💰 Cost Summary
7-Night Options
| Property | Per Family |
|---|
| VRBO Park's Edge | $927 |
| Airbnb Beachy Bama | $1,136 |
| Airbnb Stay Salty | $1,159 |
| Airbnb Oyster House | $1,436 |
| Airbnb Commodore East ✨ | $1,591 |
5-Night Options
| Property | Per Family |
|---|
| Blue Parrot 3 | $1,277 |
| Seaside Oasis | $1,339 |
| A Southern Comfort | $1,785 |
Total Trip: 7 Nights + Budget House
| Expense | Total | Per Family |
|---|
| 🏠 House (VRBO Park's Edge) | $2,782 | $927 |
| 🚗 Transportation (3 SUVs) | $634 | $211 |
| 🍽️ Food (Groceries) | $1,000 | $333 |
| TOTAL | $4,416 | $1,472 |
🛒 Grocery Stop: Sam's Club, Daphne, AL — 30 miles from Gulf Shores, right on I-10. Best stop on the way in!
✅ Key Takeaways
- Best Value: VRBO Park's Edge — $927/family (7 nights)
- Best Beachfront: Airbnb Oyster House — $1,436/family (43% off!)
- Most Space: Harris A Southern Comfort — 8 BR/8 BA
- Watch Out: Harris only has 3% inventory left — book NOW if chosen
- Transport: 3 SUVs wins unless van rental under $276/week
📋 Next Steps
- Decide: Friday or Saturday departure?
- Pick: Airbnb, VRBO, or Harris?
- Check: Van rental quote from friend
- Share: Send this to Jay/Shelby & Emily/Kobe
- Book: By February 15, 2026
- Setup: Venmo/Zelle for cost splitting