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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this condo in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the waterfront, a 2-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 8 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This family-friendly condo is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from The Wharf and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from West Beach.

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 8 min walk
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 7 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 9 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

🌴Have it all!☀️Waterfront-Lagoon-Pool-Steps to Gulf ⛱-3 Balconies-Boat slip 🌅

Welcome to Summer House West, located in West Beach, Gulf Shores! The complex is nestled between Little Lagoon and The Gulf of Mexico.

This updated 2 BR / 2.5 BA condo is the best of both worlds! We sit directly on Little Lagoon and across the street (100 yards) from the Gulf of Mexico. It's like two vacations in one! Walk across the street for the waves and surf of the white sand beaches or spend the day fishing, boating, lounging on Little Lagoon. As a guest mentioned, the walk to the beach is shorter than some high rise condos directly on the beach! Condo comfortably houses 6 guests.

Beaches - Pool - Lagoon - Fishing pier with cleaning station - Gazebo - BBQ

This condo is a townhouse (1,300 square feet) with the bedrooms (2) on the second floor, both with full bathrooms and their own balconies (master balcony overlooks the lagoon, guest bedroom balcony has view of the Gulf of Mexico). Condo has 3 private balconies in all.

The main floor has the kitchen, pantry, half-bath, laundry, dining room that seats 6, and living room with two sofas (one is a fold-out sofa bed), 42 inch TV, and balcony that overlooks Little Lagoon! The kitchen is fully stocked with all of the appliances, cookware and dishes you will need to prepare meals during your vacation. There are also charcoal grills for your use.

The complex has a swimming pool, private beach access (100 yards from condo, across a non busy street), a fishing pier, and a fish cleaning station, gazebo with grilling area, charcoal grills and picnic tables. There is free covered parking for two cars, as well as additional guest spaces.

Guests have access to owner's closet in carport to use (beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys, floats, beach cart) and store personal gear (beach, fishing, or other).

Summer House West is a small, quaint complex with a total of 32 units. It has 3 buildings and our unit is in the back building directly on Little Lagoon!

*Please note as this is a small complex, there is no elevator, only stairs. Our condo entrance is on the second floor.

Located in the West Beach area of Gulf Shores, Summer House West is 3.5 miles from the heart of Gulf Shores--The Hangout and the "T" and a 15-minute drive to the Orange Beach area.

Gorgeous Little Lagoon Pass is just a 0.5 mile away!

We are close enough for convenience, but far enough for getting away from it all!

Snowbirds welcome!

Free wifi provided.

Please let us know if you have questions or how we can help you plan your trip to Gulf Shores!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features at this condo include complimentary wireless internet access and charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carrie and Robert Burns

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grills
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strictly enforced

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fish-cleaning table on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1280 sq ft (119 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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🌴Have it all!☀️Waterfront-Lagoon-Pool-Steps to Gulf ⛱-3 Balconies-Boat slip 🌅 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of both worlds
This was perfect for our family. My husband isn’t a “beach” person so being next to the lagoon felt like he was relaxing by the lake, but the kids and I had a short & easy (less than 5 min) walk to the ocean. Host was instantly responsive and helpful. The condo and outdoor closet were perfectly stocked with essentials. There was even a variety of items for babies & toddlers. Location was convenient to shopping & restaurants. There are lots of stairs so make sure your party is ok with that. My ONLY complaint was that the upstairs stayed a little warmer than the downstairs/ AC wasn’t getting it quite as cool as we’d like but it wasn’t unbearable. Weather and heat index was very hot and humid so I’m sure that’s why it was struggling. Highly recommend this property! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a a great time fishing off the dock in the lagoon!
We hung out at the beach during the day. then kicked backed and fished off of the dock in the evening. Wish we would have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place
We have now stayed here twice. It’s a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa p.

Liked: Cleanliness
School Teacher
It was a great place to stay , I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic condo, location and owners
The condo was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The location is unbeatable, and Carrie is as nice a person as you will ever meet. A few times in your life you will be lucky enough to correspond with someone who, even though you’ve never met them before, it feels like you’re talking to a lifelong friend. That is how I would describe Carrie. Extremely caring and helpful. The weather during our stay was perfect and we have no complaints or issues whatsoever. Hopefully someday we can book this place again. Thanks again for allowing us to stay in your beautiful condo!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay of Stairs
Everything was excellent!! To my knowledge it’s all been paid for. Seven nights total.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Trip
Plenty of space for a friends trip! Easy walking distance to the beach. The stairs gave us all a leg workout but we probably needed it! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ashley s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
Great week
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st trip to gulf shores
I was nervous having never rented down in gulf shores before.The pictures always look good and the reviews for this place were solid . So I took a chance, it turned out good it provided us a very nice vacation everyone in the group was happy with the accommodations. We would rent again Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best place to stay.
Amazing property. Beautiful condo. Hosts were wonderful. Pictures don’t do it justice. It is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for EVERYONE
If your family has some that prefer to fish and catch crabs like my husband and 11 year old boys and some that prefer to lay on the beach and listen to the waves like me, this place is absolutely for you!!! It is directly on the lagoon with no condos blocking your view and a quick walk across to the beach. Absolutely perfect location! This is our second time to stay with Carrie and Robert and they are such amazing hosts! Everything is exactly as presented and communication is great! The condo is a great size! There was plenty of space for all of us to stretch out and be comfy and having the washer/dryer to use while at the beach is a plus! We also love that we can use their closet of beach supplies! This is such a great place! We can't wait to come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Second time staying at the property and it’s fantastic,never had a bad stay at summer house west and we have been coming for 8 years
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Aleasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
We stayed 4 nights at this condo. Pros: Location. Access to both the Little Lagoon and across the street from the beach access. 2. Communication between the owners was excellent. 3. Not that we did a lot of cooking, but the kitchen seemed adequate stocked with cooking supplies. 4. Having a 3 balconies was excellent because everyone had a private spot! Cons: 1. We found the beds to be uncomfortable. 2. Needs a leather couch instead of fabric. The couch felt like sunscreen and sand. We placed a sheet over it to use.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derek J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Far enough from the busy stuff for some peace and quiet but close enough for convenience!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts and beautiful property
Our experience was absolutely wonderful. Robert and Carrie responded to all messages within minutes if not seconds. It was very clean and well stocked. We would recommend it to everyone (unless you have a problem with stairs). Great hosts a d great property!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maury R., Medina, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of Both Worlds
My family of five enjoyed SHW, having the best of both worlds- the beach and the lagoon! My husband loves to fish so this was the perfect spot for us. I was so thankful to have the peaceful lagoon when the beach waves were too rough for children. There was plenty of room and it was a great home away from home. The pool in the complex was nice too! We had a great rental experience and we will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Polly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Great condo with a great location! We brought a kayak and a paddle board and used them both every day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherry A., Tallulah Falls, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for our first visit to Gulf Shores.
Property was as stated in listing, very clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed and property owner was very accessible and checked in on us several times to make sure everything was going smoothly. Location is in a mostly beach house area so traffic volume was low and flowed smoothly near the condo but was still just a few minutes from, food, shopping, attractions, and Gulf State Park. The property like the majority of other places in the area are on stilts and do require access to the room by stairs, just something to keep in mind if you have difficulty with stairs. The lagoon behind the property was very nice, we enjoyed bird watching, fishing, wading, and watching the sun rise and set from our balcony. There are 3 private balconies total in the unit. Each bedroom has a balcony and there is also one off the living room downstairs. The beach access is just across the street and easy to get to. This stretch of beach wasn’t overly crowded but was busy enough without everyone being right on top of each other. Overall a wonderful stay and we look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mysti T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
This property is just as described, and then some. Beautifully decorated, comfy and cozy. Will recommend again and again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Laurie C.

Great for quick getaway!
This was my second time staying at this property for a weekend girls’ getaway. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jim F.

First rate property
We loved it! Having quick access and views of both the lagoon and gulf was definitely a plus. The unit was comfy, clean and had pretty much everything we could need ... and owners Carrie and Robert were very accessible for any questions we might have. We are definitely hoping to be able to come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cara R.

Perfection!
Quiet, peaceful, clean, affordable and fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Fantastic!
We had a fantastic time and Gulf Shores never gets old! Summerhouse offers the best of both worlds between the Lagoon and the Gulf with the pool as an added bonus. Both balconies overlooking the Lagoon provide spectacular views day and night! This place allowed our family to enjoy being at the beach and the bunk beds are perfect for our young family! Thanks again an we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Very Welcoming & Beautiful
This is by far our favorite condo we have stayed in on vacation!! It was so inviting and had everything you need for your stay. The kids loved having books, board games, movies and cards. There was more stuff than we ever expected! The condo is furnished nicely! The furniture not only looks great, it is also very comfortable! It is so nice to have Little Lagoon right off the back steps and the beach right across the street. This is definitely our go to place to stay in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius P.

Loved it!
We enjoyed our stay at the Condo! It was very quiet and peaceful, We look forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018