Fall $895-$995 Per Half @'when Pigs Fly' Beachview Duplex W/Private Pool

• The only real problem we had was way out of the owner's control - traffic! Come & leave early

  The only real problem we had was way out of the owner's control - traffic! Come & leave early

  • Guest Joy S.
  • Date of stay 06/16/12
  • Review Submitted 06/28/12
  We loved our stay - both children and their families joined us for the week - plenty of room to gather together and to separate when we neded quiet moments. We had seniors to toddlers and all enjoyed it! Loved having two kitchens, utility rooms, and living areas. Wish the crows nest had been accessible - bet the view would have been something else. Weather was even great! So much to do in the area - needed a longer time, but young families can't be gone much longer than a week.

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

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• Our Family Vacation

  Our Family Vacation

  • Guest Bill
  • Date of stay 06/09/12
  • Review Submitted 06/18/12
  My entire family, including eight grandchildren, stayed at this wonderful condo. Susan and Geoff were perfect hosts for our stay. We had a small problem with a stopped sink and Geoff was there in no time at all. They were very committed to making our stay a perfect one. This will be a vacation that we will remember for a long time.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Loved When Pigs Fly!

  Loved When Pigs Fly!

  • Guest Tstorm
  • Date of stay 05/26/12
  • Review Submitted 06/15/12
  My family and I stayed there for the Memorial Day week and we had a great time. Owners are so friendly and helped us with anything we needed. House was beautiful. We loved the are the house is located. So close to the beach. We actually got up a couple of mornings and did some walking before everyone got up. Everyone we passed spoke like we lived there. We will be back again for sure.

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• Average

  Average

  • Guest Spartan Country
  • Date of stay 03/31/12
  • Review Submitted 04/20/12
  The property does not show quite as nice as the pictures portray. It appears they were taken when the property was in better shape. The listing states the house is "200 yards back from the beach", which is true, however, the actual public access to the beach is a much further walk. In order to get to the beach in 200 yards you have to cut through private property so make friends with the renters actually on the beach. The beach cart and chairs are old and not exactly useable. The owners are nice and responsive, and the house is clean. Gulf shores is a nice place. The private beaches had seaweed issues which we were told was caused by a storm. The public beaches and those in front of hotels/condos are groomed and very well kept. Overall we had good weather and enjoyed our stay. Shopping, restaurants, groceries and entertainment are close by.

  Owner response: We definitely are not used to hearing that our house doesn't live up to its photos, usually we hear the opposite. But we agree, our house was looking less than its best since we had to delay our pre-season spruce up from before spring break to after spring break. We had 2 weeks of fog & rain that meant we couldn't touch outdoor painting. The house was due for fresh paint on the decks and trim, and we managed to turn our lawn brown when we treated it. In this climate, our decks have to be painted every other year. We think you'll be pleased with the house now with its fresh paint and fresh chairs/cart to start the season. We can't say how well our guests will care for them as the year wears on--which is why most owners don't try to have chairs/grills/etc for your use. That said, we periodically replace them (you can't buy new ones here in winter, the stores don't stock them) and you are welcome to use what we have while you are here. If you have specific wants or needs, it is always a good idea to bring what you like, or to visit one of the local stores. West Beach has had a long tradition of being able to walk between the houses to reach the beach and that is how we do it unless we are taking lots more than we want to carry, or going with my father-in-law who really can't walk well. In that case, we'll take a car and park it at the end of our block at the public beach walkover. At some point things may change with our up-to-now laid back neighbors, but right now we love the direct route. We hope you'll also read our other reviews to learn more about the house.

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• September 2011, 1st level of "WHEN PIGS FLY'

  September 2011, 1st level of "WHEN PIGS FLY'

  • Guest Margo
  • Date of stay 09/10/11
  • Review Submitted 09/25/11
  PIGS FLY DOWN, 55+ vacation, 4 ladies, Fun was had by all!!! Can't wait to come back. There are no complaints. No false advertising. House, pool, beach and Gulf Shores were exactly what we were looking for. Great weather during stay. Pack less and use the washer and dryer. Property was clean and well maintained, could not tell there was a big storm the week before we arrived. I have already recommended this property to coworkers and my boss. There are all kinds of activities for young and older guests. The pool is actually the length it shows in the pictures as it is a lap pool. Water was great even without pool being heated. The owners respond quickly to any questions or concerns.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• beautiful and sparkling clean duplex

  beautiful and sparkling clean duplex

  • Guest cindi
  • Date of stay 07/30/11
  • Review Submitted 08/18/11
  All I can say is "when pigs fly" is the most wonderful place to stay ever! It looks just like the pictures on the website but even better in person. The owners are absolutely awesome. If you need anything at all, they take care of it immediately. We had 16 people in our family. We rented top/bottom. Everyone had plenty of room. I would highly recommend anyone to rent this property. The walk to the beach was short and easy. We had the most wonderful family reunion ever. We bought a volleyball net for the pool and played water volleyball constantly. You cannot go wrong with this beautiful duplex.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• Winter at "When Pigs Fly"

  Winter at "When Pigs Fly"

  • Guest Cathy
  • Date of stay 02/19/11
  • Review Submitted 03/15/11
  My family and I spent a week at "When Pigs Fly." It was the last week of February 2011 and the weather hit high 70's and up to 81 degrees. Everything about the condo was clean, orderly and perfect for our needs. The pool wasn't open, but I don't think 81 degrees is a "normal" February temperature for the Alabama gulf coast. It was my first time taking a winter vacation away from the Michigan snow and ice and this condo offered everything that the pictures reflected. It was the perfect vacation that I had always dreamed of. I can't wait to go back.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

  Owner response: "What You See is What You Get." We love to hear that! We try very hard to keep our home fresh, clean and well-maintained. We want you to love it, and to come back year after year.

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• The Best Place to Stay

  The Best Place to Stay

  • Guest When Pigs Fly Fan
  • Date of stay 06/06/10
  • Review Submitted 07/27/10
  Our family stayed in When Pigs Fly this summer [2010] and it was spectacular [exactly like the pictures show]! Even with the unfortunate oil spill, we are all so glad we went! We had a wonderful time and will be back. The house and surrounding area is so very beautiful. There were 13 of us spending the week together and we could not have picked a more perfect house. It was very clean, had everything we needed, and was so comfortable. I would also like to thank the owners for your hard work and for letting us be a part of your home for a little while. We look forward to coming back!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• • Guest Mike159
  • Date of stay 10/30/09
  • Review Submitted 10/30/09
  We rented both "When Pigs Fly Up" and "When Pigs Fly Down" in August of 2009. The home is in great condition and has everything you need to make it an enjoyable vacation. The home is conveniently located to the beach and has many small touches that really improve the experience. The private pool is great for the kids and provides a needed break from the beach. We would definitely recommend renting this lovely home.

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• • Guest Delana
  • Date of stay 10/10/09
  • Review Submitted 10/10/09
  We just returned from staying in "When Pigs Fly". My family had the upper unit and my sister and her family had the lower. It was wonderful. The accomodations were better than expected, supplied extremely well. The furnishings were very comfortable. We arrived and there had been a storm and the pool had debris in it. It rained off and on for the next two days, and I called to get it cleaned and someone came the next day so we could swim. The views are breathtaking, go on the deck and watch the sunrise. My family will rent again if we come back.

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Spring 2013: 3/3-5/18..$1,295 & $1,395; 5/19-5/25..$3,090/ both
Early Summer 2013: 5/26-6/15 $1,795/wk & $1,895/wk, MUST RENT BOTH $3,690
Peak Summer 2013:  6/16-7/27 $2,095/wk & $2,195/wk, MUST RENT BOTH $4,290
Late Summer 2013: 7/28-8/10 $1795 & $1895, MUST RENT BOTH $3690; 
Aug 11-Sep 7 2013: $1495 & $1595, Aug 11-18 & Labor Day must rent both
Fall/Winter 2013: 9/8-12/31..$895 & $995; HOLIDAYS MUST RENT BOTH
Cleaning $149, Processing $45, Damage Insurance $39, Lodging Taxes 11% PER HALF

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