Shhh! Southern Secret has spectacular Gulf views and its own pool oasis.
Location: Homes, Single Family, Gulf Shores West, Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA (Gulf Shores West Beach 45 Min from Pensacola, 1 Hr Fr Mobile) View Map
Accommodations: House, 8 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 8 Baths (Sleeps 20-24)
Keywords: Beachview, Duplex, Private Pool, West Beach, wifi, Southern Secret, Gulf Shores, Alabama, Vacation Rental, Beach House, 8 bedrooms
Gorgeous Gulf Shores beach duplex with lots of luxury touches! Each side has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and sleeps 10-12. Summer and holidays rent both sides, the rest of the year, rent one side or both.
Southern Secret is right across the street from the Gulf, with no house between us and the ocean so you have wonderful unobstructed views. No only is the house beautiful, with great Gulf views from all three stories, you'll also have a pool oasis just for the duplex.
For each side on the first floor, you'll have a living room, dining room and kitchen plus a queen bedroom overlooking the pool and Little Lagoon beyond and a full bath. The kitchen has custom cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances.
On the East side the second floor has a king bedroom with a private bath and adjoining private Gulf-view balcony, a full laundry, another full bath and a bedroom with both a queen bed and a twin bed. The third floor has a beautiful king master bedroom with a daybed, an adjoining private balcony and a luxury bath complete with separate shower, Jacuzzi tub and large double vanity.
For the West side second floor you'll find a king plus daybed bedroom with a private bath and adjoining private Gulf-view balcony, a full laundry, another full bath and a bedroom with both a queen bed and a twin bed. The third floor has a beautiful king master bedroom with an adjoining private balcony and a luxury bath complete with separate shower, Jacuzzi tub and large double vanity.
The pool area comes complete with palm trees and a shaded sand box for small children to play in while you relax around the pool. We have a large covered area with grills and tables so you can enjoy outdoor dining.
We are located in laid-back West Beach just 2.1 miles west of "the T" where Hwy 59 intersects with West Beach Blvd. While we are away from condos and crowds, we are still close to restaurants, shops and attractions. Come share our Southern Secret!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Other Activities
- Deep Sea or In-shore fishing charters, dolphin cruises, two historic forts, National Naval Air Museum, Battleship Park & Museum, The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is just 3 miles away (featured in The Animal Planet television series "The Little Zoo That Could".
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan/Feb 2012: $1,400/wk per side; $200/nt per side
Spring 2012: 3/1-5/16 $1,925/wk per side, 3 nt min $275/nt
Early Summer 2012: 5/17-25 $4,900/Both; 5/26-6/15 $6,300 BOTH Sides
Summer 2012: 6/16-7/27 $7,350/wk BOTH SIDES; 7/27-8/10.. $6,300/both; $450/nt/side
Late Summer 2012: 8/11-9/2 $2,450/per side
Fall 2012: 9/3-10/27 $275/nt per side, $1,925/per side, Winter: $225/nt per side
PER SIDE $189 Cleaning, $45 Processing, $39 Damage Insurance, 11% Lodging Taxes
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
'Southern Secret' Private Pool 4/14-21 and May 26 wk Open!
Watch the tides go in and out, hunt hermit crabs, fish for speckled trout, flounder, etc
Not much atmosphere but good food & service, great margaritas
Family friendly open air restaurant with big sand play area, outdoor stage for live music
Water slides, wave pool, lazy river, arcade, go carts, wooden roller coaster
Rare white tigers, subject of Animal Planet tv series The Little Zoo That Could
Family friendly eat, drink & be merry. Big outdoor play area, live music. In summer skip the long wait for a table, order from the limited menu at the tiki bar
Ralph Lauren, Coach, Juicy Couture, Nike, Gap and more
Property Photos
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- Shhh! Southern Secret has spectacular Gulf views and its own pool oasis. - Gulf Shores Vacation Duplex with a Pool.
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- Beautiful pool area complete with palms, pool toys and even a shaded sandbox. - Gulf Shores Vacation Duplex with a Pool.
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- West side living room with great views of the beach. - Gulf Shores Vacation Duplex with a Pool.
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- West Side Dining & Kitchen
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- One of 4 king bedrooms that each have a private Gulfview balcony.
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- East Master Bath on Third Floor
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- First Floor Queen Bedroom Overlooking Pool and Lagoon Beyond
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- Second Floor Bedroom with Queen Bed plus Twin
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- Second Floor King Bedroom with Gulfview Terrace and Private Bath
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- East Third Floor Master Bedroom w/Gulfview Terrace, great bathroom, Daybed
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- East Side Living Room
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- Second Floor Queen plus Twin Bedroom on West Side
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- First Floor Queen Bedroom on West Side overlooks pool and lagoon beyond
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- West side second floor king bedroom with gulfview terrace, daybed & private bath
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- One of the third floor master baths
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- Beach across the street
Traveler Reviews (18)
Vacation house fit for royalty.
Guest: Nolash
(Kirksville, MO)
Date of Stay: 07/05/08
Review Submitted: 01/26/09
I stayed at Southern Secret July 5-11, 2008. It was a wonderful house to stay in and it was far enough down Gulf Shores Blvd. that we didn't have much traffic. There also wasn't a house in front of it so we had a full, beautiful view of the ocean on every story of the house. It is incredibly decorated and the private pool was an outstanding ammenity. It is also right across the street from the beach--a literal hop, skip, and jump away!! It provides in-home privacy with large, beautifully furnished rooms and also provides enough space for semi-large gatherings in common areas. The pool deck was used more than anything--we even barbequed! I highly recommend Southern Secret to any traveler and I hope to have the opportunity to stay there at least once more on a vacation.
Owner response:We are glad you enjoyed it and look forward to your next stay. Please contact us about repeat guest rates!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Hurd family reunion
Guest: Hurdfam
(Birmingham Al)
Date of Stay: 11/22/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
The Southern Secret is definitely a perfect place to have a family reunion. We had 25 (one was a baby) staying there and two more staying close by. We stay at a different place every year and this was by far the best equipped place we have ever stayed. There was plenty of seating inside and out. The pool is beautiful. Great views of the beach, spacious bedrooms and beautiful kitchens. The only thing I would mention is that the pull out sofa beds are in the main social area. We got around that by putting cots in some of the bedrooms to keep the dens clear. The bedrooms are plenty big enough to do this and then you don't have to worry about keeping people up at night or waking them early in the morning. The best part of renting both sides is that they are connected at the kitchen. This made it feel like one big kitchen and the dens were right there together for more of a cohesive feeling. We had a fabulous Thanksgiving at the Southern Secret. I would highly recommend it!!!!!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Gutierrez Family, Little Rock ,AR
Guest: Chely
(Little Rock, AR)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/15/11
We truly enjoyed our stay at your beach house. It was a beautiful adventure! House was absolutely amazing. Looking forward to staying there again. We highly recommend your house. Thanks!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Family Reunion Spot
Guest: Frank and Dottie
(Salem, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/30/11
This place was perfect for our family reunion. The accomodations were supurb-large private bedrooms, beautiful views from the balconies, well equipped kitchens, a ton of beach and pool toys, and two grilles. We used and enjoyed everything. The kids went to the beach in the morning and then swam in the pool in the afternoon. When they were not swimming they played in the sandbox and did arts and crafts with the sea shells. All in all, it was a great week. If we return to Gulf Shores we will definitely pick the Southern Secret.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Friendly
Guest: Dave
(Belleville, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/11/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
We absolutely love this house. It has great beach access. I think it's better than beach front, as we were protected from the wind while hanging out at the pool and grilling out. Plenty of room, and all the stairs kept us from getting lazy on our vacation. We've stayed here twice, and will likely make it a regular family reunion spot.
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Family Place
Guest: Sue W
(Collierville, TN)
Date of Stay: 10/03/10
Review Submitted: 10/29/10
We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary with our children, grandchildren, spouses and great granddaughter, 16 in all. What a great week! Southern Secret was just perfect for us and was as advertised. We loved being able to all gather together as we kept the door open between the two sides. Having the beach across the street and the swimming pool in the back worked for us. The condos were clean and well-maintained. There were enough activities that each could do as they wanted. Most of the group really enjoyed the Shrimp Festival, especially catching the bus right outside the door to ride down and back. We definitely would reccommend Southern Secret and hope to go back.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Reunion Retreat
Guest: Julie
(Mississippi)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/20/10
We stayed in Southern Secret July 2010 for our family reunion. Great house with wonderful view of the Gulf. We sat on the many decks of the house drinking coffee each morning and in the afternoon enjoyed the great pool area. We spent so much time at the pool as a family and had plenty of room for 24 people. The covered area was great for outdoor bbq. The house was very clean and well maintained. I would recomend this home for families. We never missed the beach time (oil spill) becuase our house was like being at a retreat with the palm trees around the pool. The light went out in pool one day as was fixed the same day.Thanks Susan and Geoff for such a great home. Hope to return.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Nancy146
(Paradise Valley, AZ)
Date of Stay: 04/11/10
Review Submitted: 04/11/10
Our family "get together" was unfortunately not a vacation. But Southern Secret was a true blessing for me and my siblings and other family members as we gathered to pay our last respects to our dear father. He and my mother spent many happy years in the Gulf Shores area and now are laid to rest there. It was a special time for us to reminisce about all the wonderful trips and vacations to visit them over the years, and many of them vowed to come back to SS someday with their families. It was a comfortable spot to unwind, visit, and eat our meals together and could accommodate all of us. We appreciated our hosts and their willingness to meet our needs. I also have to give 'kudos' to Cici's Pizza - they were SO kind as to pack up "take home" late one night when they learned why we had gathered. Gulf Shores is not only a beautiful, fun, resort community, it has "heart", and will be a favorite place to remember in mine forever.
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Guest: Jared5
(Destrehan, LA)
Date of Stay: 11/07/09
Review Submitted: 11/07/09
We had a group of 4 couples on an Annual Beach Trip that arrived Thursday afternoon and departed Monday morning. This was our year to plan the trip, and having stayed at Phoenix locations all the previous years, we were nervous to change our tradition. However, when we arrived, I knew my wife and I had hit the jackpot. We'll never go back to the Phoenix, and will always try to stay at Southern Secret!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/18/09
Review Submitted: 09/18/09
We Stayed 3 nights at Southern Secret and had a wonderful time. The House is Beautiful and very clean. The first evening we were there we watched dolphins swimming in the ocean from the deck. A Beautiful View... The Kids loved the pool. the rooms were clean and neatly decorated, and very comfortable. We will be back.. We Loved It....
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