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Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool!

Beachfront vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach

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Property grounds
On the beach
Smart TV
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 22362 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Gulf Shores vacation home, you'll find Gulf Shores Beach and West Beach. Also, Lagoon Pass Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Gulf State Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 27 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬11 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.

Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool!

Summertide -- your PERFECT family vacation spot!
2809 W Beach

2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 8 bedrooms, all on one level. Heatable pool too. What more could you want? Well, you could wish you have reserved it early because this bit of awesomeness goes a year out!

Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This optional service is by request in advance per night and must be for length of stay (cost varies by season, and has ranged from $65-85, and is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. How big is the pool? 27X19', 3-5' deep. Big.

Summer is gone! Spring deals, or get fall and the holidays early! Its MOSTLY gone already too! Or... get a jump on NEXT summer, which is filling fast!

AND... new 360 tour on VRBO/Homeaway!

Summertide. Great Place. 8 bedrooms on a single story! Beachfront. Great pool!

Summertide is a sprawling gulf front home with 8 bedrooms and 5 baths, sleeping up to 26 people. It is located approximately 5.2 miles west of Hwy. 59 on West Beach Blvd., in Gulf Shores. A uniquely designed one level home, Summer Tide features a south and a north wing, each with a fully equipped kitchen and an open deck that wraps around the east side of the property. The layout for this home allows added privacy and is perfect for multiple families, or a family wanting some separation between adults and children.

South Wing (5 bedrooms)
2nd Flr SW BR: King + QSS with ensuite bath
2nd Flr Middle S BR: King with ensuite bath (also has separate entrance to serve as common bath for the South LR and bonus room)
2nd Flr Middle Bunk Room: 2 twin over full bunks, sleeping max of 6
2nd Flr Middle N BR: King with en suite bath (separate entrance to serve as bath for bunk room)
Bonus Room: 1st floor: 2 twin over twin bunks, sleeping up to 4
South LR: QSS

North Wing (3 bedrooms)
2nd Flr SE BR: King with en suite bath (also used as common bath for LR)
2nd Flr NW BR: King with en suite bath (accessed directly from BR but shared with NE BR)
2nd Flr NE BR: King with en suite bath (accessed directly from BR but shared with NW BR)
North LR: QSS

"En suite" means privately and directly accessed from the bedroom (no hallways involved). Note, ensuite baths may also be shared baths (two bedrooms, or a bedroom and a common area), each with independent access to a bath.

Both living areas offer good great gulf views and each includes a queen sleeper sofa for a bit of extra sack space. A ground floor entry features a foyer and sleeping area with two bunk beds that would be great for four children.

The covered and uncovered parking for Summertide is ample. The pool has gates. The beach is awesome, and right there off the deck. This happens to be my turn around spot for short runs from the folks-in-law's house so if you see an old guy plodding along and then taking pics of the place, wave!

Since we have a higher proportion of guests recently who are new to vacation homes, I wanted to mention a few things that may be new to guests who normally stay in hotels or resorts rather than a private home so they are not surprised. As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, except where specifically noted, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

That’s it! We think you’ll haver a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,900 square feet

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

318295

Frequently asked questions

How close is Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! to the airport?

This vacation home is 42.8 mi (67-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 5.6 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the home great access to the beach and great views of the Gulf coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Our stay was great!!

Our stay was great!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

becky c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very nice and spacious. Loved having the two family rooms and two kitchens which was so useful for our big family. Beach area was great too.
Our 18th wedding anniversary pic with grandchildren
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Audra G.

Our new favorite Gulf Shores home!

Great house and we all loved pool area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

Summertide

We had a great time! We would like to book it again for next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

This is the second time we have stayed here and it is our favorite house so far. We have been doing a family trip for 15 years and this has the best pool and set up.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family house

Plenty of rooms and bathrooms for all of us! Two kitchens and two laundry rooms made traveling with kids a breeze. Very short walk to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was amazing! We definitely enjoyed the beautiful house, the pool and the gorgeous views! We saw dolphins every morning and afternoon. Loved how they sent a list of some of their picks for restaurants. (It helps to know the good places.)Over all I say 10 out of 10!
Our new friend we made having coffee on the deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Everything was wonderful!

We had a terrific time together at your amazing house! It was bigger than I expected and we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the balcony, the pool, both kitchens, and especially all being on one floor. Our knees aren't as agreeable to stairs as they once were. 😉 We are very grateful for your excellent service and the cleanliness of the house. It was perfect and we are hoping to return next year, but are not fully committed just yet. But I will certainly call you when we have a decision!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Loved Summertide!

Perfect ! Our adult children said it was the best vacation ever. It allowed our 8 grandchildren, 3 boys from Va. and 5 girls from Texas to become better acquainted. The beach is beautiful, quiet and natural and fishing was wonderful. Quite an accommodating home and location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

Summertide with the VB team: Amazing!

It was wonderful, the house was absolutely amazing! My favorite house I have ever stayed at!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Nothing negative to say about this property. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Best ever!

It was wonderful, the house was absolutely amazing! My favorite house I have ever stayed at!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

heather r.

Fun family vacation spot

Fun family vacation spot. Owners are great! Very responsive to any problems
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect ! Our adult children said it was the best vacation ever. It allowed our 8 grandchildren, 3 boys from Va. and 5 girls from Texas to become better acquainted. The beach is beautiful, quiet and natural and fishing was wonderful. Quite an accommodating home and location.
Beautiful natural dunes.
Children made teter toter from driftwood.
Beautiful sunset, clean beach, soft breezes..
Sand is amazingly cool and squeaky.  So clean
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Great repeat family summer vacation to Summertide

The week was great (weather and house). We basically had the beach to ourselves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

This house was great! Had everything we needed. We loved the two separate wings of the house for privacy when needed. The proximity to the beach can’t be beat. The pool was well maintained, plenty of chairs. Private beach was a game changer as well. We loved staying at summertide!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Amazing time at Summertide!

Great to hear from you. Everything was wonderful and we had a terrific time together at your amazing house! It was bigger than I expected and we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the balcony, the pool, both kitchens, and especially all being on one floor. Our knees aren't as agreeable to stairs as they once were. 😉 We are very grateful for your excellent service and the cleanliness of the house. It was perfect and we are hoping to return next year, but are not fully committed just yet. I will certainly call you when we have a decision!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summertide

We had a great stay. There was plenty of room for our families. We loved being a little further down from the main beach and we enjoyed the pool and the porch a lot. We had the best vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

We had a great time

We had a great time at Summer Tide this year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vivian J.

Great Thanksgiving!

We had a great time this past week staying at your property. I will certainly refer you and BamaBeachHouses to others!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

A fantastic Summertide Thanksgiving!

We thoroughly enjoyed our Thanksgiving stay at Summertide! The house was a perfect fit for our 21 person family. The grandchildren loved the bunk rooms and the heated pool and we all enjoyed the beautiful weather and time spent on the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Wonderful!

We had a great time! Your house was wonderful!