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Always Summer - Beautiful pet-friendly cottage on little lagoon w/ beach access

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Beach nearby
Aerial view
Beach nearby
Oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, toaster
A heated pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be near the beach, a 1-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 6 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This vacation home is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from The Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk
  • West Beach - 3 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 7 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Always Summer - Beautiful pet-friendly cottage on little lagoon w/ beach access

Always Summer

Make it summer time any time at Always Summer! This 4 bedroom 4 bathroom home features ample living space with two expansive floors and over 2000 square feet in the prime West Beach area of Gulf Shores.  Located in the Pass Time Community, Always Summer is just steps from both the Gulf beach and a local favorite beach Little Lagoon Pass. This low density community has a sparkling pool shared by only nine homes! With the pool directly outside the door and newly constructed fishing pier, guests can experience what Gulf Shores has to offer without leaving the home! If activity is your thing, Always Summer is just a five minute drive to the center of town for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Summer never has to end at Always Summer!

About Always Summer

Always Summer is the perfect beach home for your large family or even multiple families, with ample space for 12 guests and parking for up to 4 cars. On the main level, gleaming hardwood floors, a wide open floor plan, and wall-to-wall windows are the cornerstone of coastal elegance. Tasteful decor, plenty of seating, and a 60 inch TV provide an excellent space for entertaining and relaxing to the sound of the waves outside. The fully stocked kitchen has counter space for preparing meals for a crowd and the window overlooking the pool brings the outside in. On the huge covered deck, relax in the captains chairs and enjoy the breeze! The main floor also features one bedroom with a king sized bed and TV as well as one full bathroom. 

Moving upstairs, the huge master suite has its own private balcony with plenty of seating and a great view of the Gulf of Mexico. Sit outside and relax before bed to the sounds of the beach. Guests will also find a TV and expansive master bathroom with dual sinks. Across the hall is another king bedroom with TV and private bathroom. Finally, down the hall is the kids retreat, a bunk room equipped with a TV, DVD player, private full bathroom and two sets of bunk beds, one full and one twin to sleep 6.  

Outside Always Summer, guests are just steps to a local favorite beach, Little Lagoon Pass. The Pass is the perfect swimming spot for families with children, featuring beautiful white sand, sparkling shallow water, and the perfect location to launch a kayak for a day of fishing. Speaking of fishing, follow the paved walking path to the brand new fishing pier, stretching 100 feet out over little lagoon and enjoy a day of reeling them in! Bring a propane tank and grill up your catch on the large gas grill provided for guest use. 

Guests can even access the beautiful Gulf WITHOUT CROSSING A STREET! A few steps beyond the Lagoon Pass beach leads to the sandy shores of the Gulf! Simply follow the walking path below the bridge and find yourself directly on the beach! 
The prime location of this gorgeous new home along with its expansive interior, sparkling pool, and easy access to TWO beaches and a fishing pier make Always Summer the perfect location for your family vacation.

For larger parties, guests can also rent Slackwater, and Pass Time Cottage, identical homes just steps away!

About Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, its world-class fishing, and its exceptional dining and entertainment.  Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores has to offer!

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a dishwasher. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Harris Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grills

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2040 sq ft (190 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Always Summer - Beautiful pet-friendly cottage on little lagoon w/ beach access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vaxation
Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachside Thanksgiving
We had a great time and didn’t want to go home!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2024 stay
House was nice and as presented online. Kitchen could use a few items updated/replaced (knives, utensils etc), the grill outside is quite old, too. Walk to the beach was not bad at all. And, we all enjoyed the pool as well. Would stay again.😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Friendly
Overall, we had an amazing time. The house was clean, and well stocked. It had everything we needed. We had adults, kids, teens and there was plenty of space for everyone. We had a few minor maintenance issues, but the they were very quick to respond and got everything taken care of. My only con would be that the lagoon is not quite as described. There is not near as much sand as shown in the picture. I have littles and was hoping it would be a good spot for them to play, but there was one little sand spot that was surrounded by water. Not sure if you had to get there super early, to beat the tide or that was just how it was. Overall, we would come back. Not a terrible walk to the beach, the house was great, and we enjoyed the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Home
Enjoyable, clean, and convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Not A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great writing retreat!
This was our backup plan after the first house we booked was sold just before our writing retreat. It worked out for the best! The house was clean and comfortable. It was nice that each person/ couple had a private room and bath. There was plenty of space, and though we didn't venture far, proximity to nature and amenities make this a great location for those who do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We enjoyed this house! Enough room for all 11 of us, plenty of bathrooms too. Beds were comfy and linen’s were nice. A bit of a walk to the beach but easy to get there. Kitchen could use a few more cooking items but all in all we would recommend staying. Pool was warm so kids enjoyed that too! We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Family
The house was great! It was the perfect size and everyone had plenty of room. The pool was convenient and we enjoyed it. The pool was warm and cloudy so we had hoped it to be cleaner and cooler. The walk to the beach was kind of long.. and the area on the bay side was not as we expected. Overall, we enjoyed and would consider staying there again for the right price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Condo!!!!!
Nicest house we have ever stayed in Gulf Shores! Great location and well stocked. We will definitely try and stay here again..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly R. R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Spring Break in the Gulf Shores
We enjoyed our week in Gulf Shores. The location of this house is great for getting to the beach and it has a pool directly behind it. The house was the perfect set up for our group as we were chaperoning 9 high school seniors for their spring break. The boys were able to be upstairs and we had our room and own bathroom on the main floor. I did wish the laundry was on the main floor (please clean the dryer vents - it is a fire hazard). I also wished spices, tupperware or Glad ware, foil, baggies, etc. were able to be left behind for the next guest. It is nice to use what is left there and be able to leave there what you don't use. When you fly in you can't pack up the leftovers and take them all with you and it can be such a waste. Please also get a new vacuum for this house. The carpeting definitely was not vacuumed before we arrived. I took the awful vacuum in the closet and did it myself. Also, our bed on the mainfloor had what turned out to be stained sheets - please get rid of these - and I ended up striping the bed and washing them myself to be sure they were clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot
Good setup for a group. The kids loved the lagoon close by. Kitchen was easy for multiple people to work in. We had to reach out to property managers a few times for little things and their response was immediate.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience from start to finish!
Booking was easy. House was awesome. Really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, would definitely stay again!
Spacious, clean, and comfortable house, great location with a very short walk to the beach, the pool right behind the house, and nice walking trail and fishing pier just behind the community. Loved the balconies on both levels, the huge master bedroom and bathroom and the very functional bedroom with bunk beds for the kids. Pool bring heated in March was a bonus. We would definitely come back and stay again!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving break
Not sure if this is where I tell you that your cleaning crew is horrible . Feel free to contact me regarding major issues
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Akilah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for family!
We loved staying at this property! Quick walk to the beach and drive to activities/restaurants. It was very clean and plenty of room for my family of 11! Would totally recommend to friends and other families and stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt W., Lexington, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite Place
We’ve stayed at this property multiple times and will definitely be back. It’s our go to place for Gulf Shores.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Large place and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Wonderful property and easy rental
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving trip
The house was a great space for my family m, everyone had a place to sit in living room and the dining tables. Every room was as depicted on the web site.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
This house was beautiful and perfect for our large group. We had everything that we needed. The location is perfect, the lagoon in the back and a short walk to the beach in the front. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ROBBIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not be more satisfied!!
This house was amazing! It was perfect for our group. Check in was easier than any vacation we've gone on. The communication with the property management was as easy as a simple text!! The kitchen was fully stocked! The location was perfect. We WILL be staying again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home
Extremely clean home with a layout that was perfect for our group of 10. The grill was a brand new Weber grill, which made it nice for cooking out- since restaurant wait times were very long. A lot of nice personal touches inside the home. Would recommend this to any family, especially those that like to fish.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Adventure
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This is a beautiful home in a perfect location. Walk across road and you’re on the beach. Beautiful pool on the property. Easy driving distance to restaurants and shopping in both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
A few problems with key entry but maintenance came right away! We had lots of room and loved the beach location as it wasn’t crowded
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittney H., Bolivar

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Vacation Home!
This house was the perfect size for two families and my in-laws. It was very clean with a seamless check-in and check-out process. The only thing we did run into was having to clean the grill; it was really dirty from so much use. Other than that, the location was perfect, the pool was great, it was peaceful and very family friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021