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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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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 22362 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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 Wade Ward Nature 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 - 5.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Fort Morgan - 39 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Original Oyster House - ‬12 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
  • 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.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the home great access to the beach and great views of the Gulf coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summertide has plenty of bedrooms for extended family. Pool was clean, well-maintained. I called maintenance for a non-functioning garbage disposal and it was repaired before the morning was out. We loved having access to two kitchens/ovens/refrigerators. Access to beach, perfect! Communications with homeowners always open and responsive. Kitchen well-stocked with appliances and cooking utensils. Already booked again for family vaca in 2026.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

becky c.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation 2025

The Summertide house was great for our family vacation! There was plenty of room for the 14 of us – 8 adults and 6 children. The house was just like it appeared in the advertisement. The bedrooms and the living areas were nicely furnished and the place was very clean. Everyone in our family loves to swim so we really enjoyed the beach and the large swimming pool. The location was great – away from the crowds but close enough to easily to get to shops and restaurants. Everyone agreed that this was our best family vacation ever. Would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summertide in the summertime!

This home was everything we could’ve hoped for — and then some! It was spotless when we arrived, and the pictures truly don’t do it justice. Absolutely five-star lodging! The bathrooms were spacious and plentiful, and we never ran out of hot water. Every bedroom was cozy with queen-sized or larger beds and had its own fan for added comfort. We didn’t even find the second washer and dryer until our last day — that’s how spacious this house is!Our group included couples and singles, and everyone had plenty of room. The second kitchen was a bonus for food and fridge space. TVs in every room, tons of pillows, and multiple thermostats kept everyone happy and comfortable. The large glass dining table was perfect for group meals, and the downstairs entertainment area by the pool was ideal for our crawfish boil!And the beach? Incredible! Powdery white sand, perfectly warm water, and an easy, pleasant walk from the house. We carried our beach gear back and forth each day (can’t leave items overnight), and it never felt like a hassle. Plenty of rinse-off spots made cleanup easy. The location was also fantastic — just far enough from a nearby festival to avoid crowds, but close enough to enjoy the fireworks and lights from the beach. Covered parking was the unexpected hero of the trip. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for large groups with kids

We had 5 families in our group with kids ranging from 2 to 13. This house worked out very well. Plenty of beds and each couple had their own bedroom. The pool was nice and large and the kids enjoyed playing there between going to the beach. Speaking of the beach, you can’t get any closer. A quick walk and you’re there. A nice deck to watch those on the beach and watch for dolphins, which we saw every day. The house is a little bit of a drive from town, so if you are looking to dine out every night, you will be driving a bit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We have a great stay. We had a few hiccups as with any rental but they came to fix it that day…. Very timely and listened to whatever we needed!!! Beautiful home and we made so many family memories that will last us a lifetime. We had a lot of space and fortunate enough to have two kitchens to cook that was a blessing!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

The layout of the home and the fact it’s right on the beach worked well for my family. The pool was used often during the evening or when the kids were through with the beach. Very little activity on the beach during our stay. The home is spacious and can accommodate multiple families with two kitchens. Close enough to town but far enough away from the large condos. Well equipped kitchens so stock up if you’re cooking. The owners were very responsive to any questions we may of had during our stay. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W., McLoud

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Big single story house with plenty of room for multiple families. House, fixtures and appliances are showing its age but everything functioned properly. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach house

I don't think we could have found a better place to stay in Gulf Shores. The one story layout was convenient but also spacious. The two separate kitchens and living areas worked especially well for our group. The location just a little way from downtown was so private. We pretty much had the gorgeous beach to ourselves. Although we spent a lot of time on the beach, we used the pool everyday too. It was clean and a very nice temperature. Both the management company and owner were also very responsive to questions and checking to make sure everything was OK. Check in and checkout were a breeze and so convenient when we had groups arriving at different times. If we plan a gulf Shores trip in the future, we would definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of space

This beach house provided plenty of space for our family of 12 to comfortably enjoy the beach for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Ocean Springs, MS

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Fourth!

Very nice, clean house in a great location. We had a wonderful time with our kids and their families at Summertide. The house is big and has two sitting areas so there was room to spread out & not worry too much during nap times. We spent lots of time on the beach & then enjoyed the pool there. We had to call about the AC once & the repair guys came immediately. We also enjoyed watching the neighbor’s fireworks from the porch. Our grandkids had so much fun, well worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

scott a., columbia mo

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a large family!

Loved the layout of the house and closeness to the beach. The pool size was so nice and fit our large family well. Management handled our needs in a timely manner. Looking forward to coming back to this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela v., Waldron

Liked: Cleanliness

Destination wedding!

Overall was great. Patio furniture needs updated and screws on deck caused a few skin tears, beach was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual family beach trip

Everything was wonderful… location on the beach, plenty of room for 21 people of all ages! First home of the many we have rented that had plenty of coffee cups, silverware, kitchen cookware etc.! Big pool, comfortable beds, strong internet… the list could go on and on!! Certainly a family favorite.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private Oasis for Making Memories

Beautiful home with private pool and beach. Loved the space the separate living areas and kitchens provided for our family vacation. Ocean view with the beach only steps over the dune. Restaurants and Orange beach only 20 minutes away. Management was quick to respond to small issues. Great place to make lasting memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023