Special Offer! 10% Off Late Spring Weeks, Best Weather of the Year Dates: Mar 24, 2012 to May 12, 2012See Details
Location: Homes, Single Family, Gulf Shores West, Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA (45 Minutes from Pensacola & Mobile, West Beach, Gulf Shores) View Map
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 6.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-16)
Keywords: Southern Surprise, Vacation Rental, Private Pool, Duplex, Elevator, West Beach, Gulf Shores, wifi
Come enjoy your own Southern Surprise! Enjoy a private pool and great views of the Gulf of Mexico & Little Lagoon at our Gulf Shores vacation rental beach house only 200 yards from the beach. This is closer than many 'gulf front' resorts and has an elevator--a rare find among West Beach homes!
Enjoy your own custom gunite private pool. Relax in the lounge chairs and enjoy the views. We also have grills and picnic tables for your use during your stay.
Southern Surprise has lots of nice luxury touches like a huge master bath on each level, wet bars with under counter icemakers, private baths for each bedroom and more. You'll love the pillow-top mattresses and soft sheets. Wonderful porches provide great views of the Gulf to the south, and Little Lagoon to the north.
The house is divided into two three-bedroom/three bath halves, one stacked over the other, with an interior connecting stairway and an elevator. Great for togetherness or shut the doors and each feels like its own house.
Each floor of Southern Surprise has a spacious living area with wide open Gulf views and a large covered porch with a table and chairs to enjoy outdoor dining or relaxing. The beautifully equipped kitchen is open to the living area and features custom cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances.
The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, adjoining lagoon-view private porch, and master bath with separate Jacuzzi tub, shower and double vanities. The second bedroom features a queen bed and private bath. The third has a pair of twins, a lagoon-view balcony and a private bath.
This laid-back section of Gulf Shores known as West Beach has 4 rows of houses from the Gulf on the south to Little Lagoon on the north but is only 2.5 miles west of Hwy 59 with its selection of restaurants, shops and attractions.
Great, family-friendly area close to Waterville USA, The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, putt-putt, and more. A major outlet mall with Coach, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Juicy Couture and more is 8 miles north in Foley.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- 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 (4) : Flatscreen TV in Living Room & each Bedroom
- 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)
- Other Amenities
- Wetbar with undercounter Ice Maker
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Elevator, there are not grab bars or other handicap-specific elements. The Master Bath does have a shower, other baths have shower/tubs.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Miniature golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Special Offer! 10% Off Late Spring Weeks, Best Weather of the Year Dates: Mar 24, 2012 to May 12, 2012See Details
March 24-31 & April 7-14 must rent both halves together--NO Student Groups! Gorgeous 6 bdrm/6 bath duplex w elevator & private pool. 2 houses back from Gulf. Large living areas, big beachview porches, grill, outdoor dining, pool w lounge chairs, beautifully furnished. Quiet West Beach but still close to restaurants, shops & attractions.
Winter 2012: Jan- Mar 2 $1500/mo for upstairs
Spring 2012: 3/3-5/18..$1395 down, $1495 up; May 19- May 25 $3290/Both
Early Summer 2012: 5/26-6/15 .. $4090/wk both
Late Summer 2012: 6/16-7/27... $4690/wk both; 7/28-8/10 ... $4090/wk both
Fall 2012: 8/11-9/7..$1595/wk dw, $1695/wk up
Fall 2012: 9/8-10/26..$2,490/both; Winter: 10/27-12/31...$895/dwn, $995/up
PER HALF: Cleaning $149, Processing $45, $39 Damage Insurance, Lodging Tax 11%
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
6bd/6BA Gulfview 'Southern Surprise' Private Pool & Elevator
Large 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, large outdoor sand play area, live music, watch the boats and barges on the Intercoastal Waterway
Shop at Ralph Lauren, Coach, Juicy Couture, Gap, Nike and more. Send the guys bowling at nearby Gulf Bowl if it is raining.
Property Photos
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- Gulf facing porches and private pool - Gulf Shores Vacation Home with Gulf Views
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- Upstairs Living Room with 30' wide Gulfview porch overlooking pool - Gulf Shores Vacation Home with Gulf Views
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- Upstairs Master with deluxe bath and lagoon-facing porch - Gulf Shores Vacation Home with Gulf Views
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- Downstairs Living Room with great views, wet bar with icemaker, large porch
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- Downstairs Kitchen with custom cabinets, granite, stainless and lots of gadgets!
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- Downstairs Master with king bed, deluxe bath, private balcony, television.
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- Downstairs Queen Bedroom with Private Bath
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- Downstairs Twin Bedroom with Private Bath and Lagoon view terrace
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- Upstairs Queen Bedroom with Private Bath
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- Upstairs Twin Bedroom with Private Bath and Lagoon View Terrace
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- Each floor has a wetbar with undercounter icemaker so you'll never run out
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- Beach access at the end of our block or walk between the houses
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- View to beach (this was taken in winter so everything is brown)
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- Aerial View of West Beach with beautiful sugar-white sand
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- Pretty beaches, family friendly atmosphere!
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- Master bath has double vanity, separate shower and tub
Traveler Reviews (10)
Thanksgiving Getaway
Guest: Ann
(Nashville)
Date of Stay: 11/25/11
Review Submitted: 12/05/11
We had a great time during our stay. The house was totally beautiful and very clean. Great location! We would definitely stay here again.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway.
Family Fun at Southern Surprise
Guest: Go Bucks
(New Albany)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/02/11
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our week at Southern Surprise. The house is ideal for large families as both floors are fully equipped with plenty of living space. We were very happy to have bathrooms attached to each bedroom. The kitchen was fully stocked and all the appliances were stainless steel (and the ice maker was a great surprise!) The pool in the back is what set this house apart from many that we looked at in Gulf Shores. It was large enough for our family water volleyball games and our kids played and splashed all day long. The house is just a short walk to the beach and close to several great restaurants. Finally, we very much appreciated the owners helpfulness throughout the week. Prior to reaching Gulf Shores, they provided us with helpful directions to lessen the impact of weekend traffic. Once we reached our house, they asked for any feedback that would make our stay better. Everyone in our family would recommend this house to others and we are all hopeful that we will be visiting Southern Surprise and Gulf Shores in the future.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beth, Joe and Family
Guest: Beth
(Slidell, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 07/21/11
Our third year at Southern Surprise was the best. Our family, ranging in age from 8 months to 69 years, had a ball. The furnishings are lovely, the rooms spacious and the kitchens are wonderful for cooking for a large group. We love the balconies and the views from both sides and felt very comfortable in our "home away from home". The pool is a perfect size for a large group, and the "surf was up" while we were there - which was the icing on the cake for all of us. We recommend Southern Surprise to all.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Reunion
Guest: Rachel
(Ft. Leonard Wood, MO)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11
Review Submitted: 05/31/11
Our family rented Southern Surprise upstairs and downstairs for a family vacation. My brother and sister both joined us with their families. We had a wonderful week. The house was absolutely beautiful and immaculately clean when we arrived. Having the pool was terrific. We were able to spend some time at the beach and when the younger kids got tired, we came back to the house. The little ones could nap while the older kids played in the pool. There are plenty of porches to sit in the shade and enjoy the views. We loved having breakfast on the porches. There was plenty of room for everyone to visit and enjoy one anothers company. We did have a problem with the neighbors at first. There was very loud music and partying late into the night. I called the managers the next day and they took care of it. The rest of our stay was peaceful. We enjoyed our visit so much. I hope we will be able to return next year.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great week at the beach!!
Guest: TERRI A. PEAKS
(Oakland)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 06/18/10
We really enojyed The Southern Surprse. We take this trip every year and with this being our first stay in the house we were especially pleased with the house and surrounding area...The only negative was the yard was uncut when we got here and the grass was about knee high around the house...but on Thursday of our week they yard men came and cut it and made it so much better...The beds were great on the upper floor. One of our guests complained about the 2nd floor queen bed having a hole in the mattress and made it uncommfortable, but not something terrible!!. The pool made our trip, not only was it the largest pool we've ever had it was great since the beaches were closed due to the Oil spill of 2010!!! We loved having so many lounge chairs, but would have loved a table by the pool as well...The beach toys, chairs, and beach carts made going to the beach so much easier... Having 4 familes with a total of 14 we had pleanty of room. the bathrooms were amazing and a real plus with so many...The elevator was a huge plus for bring in luggage and groceries..and since I'm recovering from back surgery it was great not to have to climb the stairs!!! We also love the inside connecter for the duplex, it made it so easy with the small kids!! I was ver impressed with the quality of the linens and the quality of the decorations in the home!!! Overall this was the best house we have used in our 5 years of beaching...we diffently look forward to staying here again!!!
Owner response:All the excitement in the Gulf temporarily pulled our lawn maintenance schedule off while our town was busy with preparedness activities but we are back in the swing of things and think you'll be pleased when you return. This is the first we are hearing about the queen bed--we want to know about things like this so we can fix them immediately! Thanks for letting us know.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: diane bogart
(kingsley mi )
Date of Stay: 04/17/10
Review Submitted: 04/17/10
My husband and I recently stayed at Southern Surprise and we loved it. It was everything the web site showed it to be. We will stay there again.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/28/09
Review Submitted: 07/28/09
Staying at Southern Surprise was a BLAST! Our units were perfect for accommodating our party of more kids than adults. There's a quite place for a baby, plenty of bathrooms and enough counter space in the kitchen for everything that collects there. The ground level had plenty of covered space for outside dining for both units and the large decks outside each unit are a great addition of space. The elevator and ice machine are nice touches you don’t usually find. Our large group have stayed on the gulf many times and this unit suited our needs best. And it didn’t hurt that the weather was perfect. We have never had a better week in July! THANKS!!!.
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Guest: Mary94
(Marietta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/05/09
Review Submitted: 06/05/09
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Southern Surprise. The accommodations were amazing. We loved having our own pool and being so close to the beautiful beach in Gulf Shores. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation experience. Can't wait to return soon!
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Simply Wonderful
Guest: soukc
(United States)
Date of Stay: 03/14/09
Review Submitted: 03/30/09
This house is brand new and could not be any better. The house was furnished beautifully with a beachy feel that still made you feel at home. With only a short walk to the beach, this house was situated off the main road, but still close enough to see the waves break from both balconies!! Any group or family wanting their own private pool would definitely enjoy this house and the outside living areas and porches made a great place to stay outside without being in the sun. The property was very clean and any problem you have during the week will be taken care of right away by the owners! My group of 16 rented both floors and could not have asked for a better place for our week stay. Close enough to stores and restaurants, while still being in the more quiet part of the beach next to the lagoon, my group has already recommended this property to others and will definitely consider staying there again anytime we are in Gulf Shores!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Kathryn South
(Gulf Shores, AL)
Date of Stay: 03/23/09
Review Submitted: 03/23/09
This comment came from our first guests at Southern Surprise. Thank you so much for letting my group stay in your home Southern Surprise. The house was amazing and the week there could not have been a better vacation for all of us. We enjoyed the service that you both provided when something went wrong with the house and could not have asked for better people to rent from. We will all be telling our family and friends about this and other homes you own and we all hope to rent from you again. Sincerely, Kathryn South and the Rhodes crew
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