Large Family Retreat Right on Beautiful Beach

• Loved it!

  Loved it!

  • Guest Michelle
  • Date of stay 03/09/13
  • Review Submitted 03/19/13
  Wonderful home for a big family! Beautiful beach almost all to ourselves. This was the perfect place for our family vacation. Plenty of towels for everyone and very well stocked with dishes, etc. A little chilly for swimming but played beach volleyball and enjoyed the sun. Also got to see dolphins almost every day! One of the most relaxing vacations I've had! Beautiful home with great owners to work with.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Family of 7

  Family of 7

  • Guest Morgan
  • Date of stay 11/09/12
  • Review Submitted 11/20/12
  I have stayed here before with my husband's family, and I loved it as much this time as last time. We went with my family this time and there was plenty of room. The beach had eroded a little since the last time, but they had people working on it. I would definitely stay here again.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Beach 10, House 4

  Beach 10, House 4

  • Guest Linda
  • Date of stay 07/14/12
  • Review Submitted 08/20/12
  Our 3 generation family of 16 adults and 3 children stayed here in July 2012, and had a great time. The house is literally right on a quiet beach, with 2 breezy decks, and everything we needed to make meals and spend time getting to know each other. The kitchen is a little chaotic, but workable, with plenty of dishes, etc. There was parking for our 7 cars and even a small RV. The house itself is overdue for standard maintenance both inside and out…if you have young children, be especially mindful as there were missing spindles on both deck railings. The front hand railing was not secure and we narrowly avoided an accident when it fell to the driveway. On the day we arrived, we noticed several pieces of damaged furniture which we did not report immediately to the owners. Our deposit was not returned, since we had no proof that the damage existed upon our arrival. If you book the Obsession, or any other property of this nature, be sure to look over the facility carefully and document anything in question on the day you arrive.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Rarely do we get destructive renters. We will never rent to these people again. They did alot of damage to our property. The deposit did not begin to cover the damages.

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• Senior Trip 2012

  Senior Trip 2012

  • Guest Bisbell
  • Date of stay 05/27/12
  • Review Submitted 06/03/12
  This is a great property! We took a group of high school graduates to stay for a week and they absolutely loved it. The girls took over the upstairs and the boys took 2 of the downstairs rooms and my wife and I had the master bedroom - it was perfect. It does take about 20 minutes to get back to Gulf Shores, but it was nice being out and away from all the people. Very relaxing. I would highly recommend this property.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great for big families

  Great for big families

  • Guest NWK
  • Date of stay 03/26/11
  • Review Submitted 09/14/11
  We stayed here in March of 2011 and had a great time. The best thing about this place is its location. It can accommodate many and we weren't stressed out that the kids would ruin something. It is family friendly!

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• Enough Room for Everyone

  Enough Room for Everyone

  • Guest Steve
  • Date of stay 07/23/11
  • Review Submitted 08/02/11
  This was my first experience with VRBO. We have been coming to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach for over ten years but had always used local reality companies. Our experience was fantastic. Reality companies have charged me almost twice as much for properties not near as good as the Obsession. This rental is a great value. We were vacationing with my parents, my in-laws, and the families of my brother and sister. We had plenty of room for everyone. The layout is excellent with ample bathrooms and a nice dining area just off the kitchen. And the House is so close to the ocean! No crowded beaches like those staying in condo's. The lot next to the obsession is actually vacant. There are oil rigs in sight but they actually were kind of neat to see out on the waters at night. The sunrise from the magnificient decks are remarkable. The Obsession is not a new home, but a fantastic value and well maintained. I hope to return with my family on our next visit in a couple of years. We had a wonderful time. We will definately be back if the owners will have us. They seem to be wonderful people! SG

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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• Awesome Obseession

  Awesome Obseession

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 07/23/10
  • Review Submitted 08/02/10
  We truly enjoyed you opening up you vacation home to us earlier in July, 2010 for our vacation. You home is so beautiful, well-furnished and has a gorgeous view of the Gulf. We arrived there with great expectations but we were unsure of the condition of the beach given the news media reports of oil coming to shore. The beaches are beautiful white sands for miles in both directions. There were no oil odors anywhere to be found. People were scattered on the beach sun bathing, swimming and surfing. All of the others we met on the beach were asking the same thing, “Where’s all the oil?” Your house felt more like a home. There was more than enough room for the four of us to have privacy but yet come together in your family room as a group. The air conditioners kept us comfortable and the kitchen was well furnished. Perhaps the most enjoyment was sitting on your decks and watching the sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Again, thank you so much for the use of your home. We look forward to coming back next year. Relaxed and Rested, M. Bush

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Review of an "old friend"

  Review of an "old friend"

  • Guest Marthakay
  • Date of stay 09/03/01
  • Review Submitted 05/10/10
  I am so excited to have found this house again. I looked several months ago and the previous leasing agency would not tell me who had the house now. Anyway!!! My husband and friends vacationed at the Obsession from 1996 through 2002, with the exception of 1997 due to hurricane damage, and would not consider anyplace else. It is not the fanciest of houses but it is the most user friendly property around. Not a bad view in the house and the deck and porch make it ideal for those who come to the house and do not leave until they checkout to go back home. Wonderful property and can't wait to return.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Summer:....May-Jul  $3,700.00 Per Week
...........Aug      $3,200.00 Per Week
Fall:......Sep-Nov  $2,200.00 Per Week
Winter:....Dec-Mar  $2,000.00 Per Week
Spring:....Mar-Apr  $2,400.00 Per Week
Only weekly rental in the Summer.
All other rentals 3 night minimum.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.