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

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Pool
Beach
Beach
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 223900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

1st Flr Bonus

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2nd Flr Middle Bunk Room

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2nd Flr Middle N BR

1 King Bed

2nd Flr Middle S BR

1 King Bed

2nd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

2nd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed

2nd Flr SE BR

1 King Bed

2nd Flr SW BR

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

2nd Floor Middle East BR - en suite (shared)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Flr Middle North BR en suite (shared)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Flr Middle S BR en suite (shared)

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Flr N Bathroom - en suite (shared)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Flr SW BR Bath - en suite (private)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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

Summertide
2809 West Beach Blvd

8BR 5BA. Beachfront. Pool. Sprawling single level layout. Accommodates up to 26.

24-05-23 AWESOME NEW DECK just completed. Ready for Summer 2025! Speaking of.... ONE week opened up. Grab it fast!

Summer Tide 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.

The South wing of Summer Tide has four bedrooms, including 3 bedrooms with a king bed in each, one room with two double/single bunk beds, and a bunk room with two single bunks. There are three full baths in this wing: two private and one Hollywood bathroom (shared by the rooms with the queen bed and two twins). The master suite in this South wing is gulf front with picture windows and a tub–soak away your worries and enjoy the view.

The North wing of Summer Tide also features picture windows on the East side of the property offering views from the living area and kitchen. There are three bedrooms, each with a king bed, and two full baths (one private and one shared).

Please note the bunk room in the middle of the home has doors to both the north and south wings, and the east side of that room can act as a hallway when renting both wings (the "whole house"). Also, the wings can ONLY be rented separately in winter for long term "snow bird" type stays, and when this is done, they are completely self-contained.

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 parking for Summer Tide is ample.

Big pool! 27x19x3-5', Rectangle. Pool lounge furniture provided. 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 service is by request in advance with a per night surcharge for length of stay (gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Any online quote will show the optional fee and its current pricing. You may also add it after booking by simply requesting the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

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

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

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
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Icehouse Tap Room - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from West Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the home great access to the beach and great views of the Gulf coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Amazing time at Summertide!

Great to hear from you. Everything was wonderful and we had a terrific time together at your amazing house! It was bigger than I expected and we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the balcony, the pool, both kitchens, and especially all being on one floor. Our knees aren't as agreeable to stairs as they once were. 😉 We are very grateful for your excellent service and the cleanliness of the house. It was perfect and we are hoping to return next year, but are not fully committed just yet. I will certainly call you when we have a decision!

10/10 Excellent

becky c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

Summertide

We had a great time! We would like to book it again for next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Audra G.

Our new favorite Gulf Shores home!

Great house and we all loved pool area.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Aleta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Loved Summertide!

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.

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Our stay was great!!

Our stay was great!!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Denise Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

Summertide with the VB team: Amazing!

It was wonderful, the house was absolutely amazing! My favorite house I have ever stayed at!
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

A fantastic Summertide Thanksgiving!

We thoroughly enjoyed our Thanksgiving stay at Summertide! The house was a perfect fit for our 21 person family. The grandchildren loved the bunk rooms and the heated pool and we all enjoyed the beautiful weather and time spent on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Best ever!

It was wonderful, the house was absolutely amazing! My favorite house I have ever stayed at!

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Nothing negative to say about this property. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Great repeat family summer vacation to Summertide

The week was great (weather and house). We basically had the beach to ourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

heather r.

Fun family vacation spot

Fun family vacation spot. Owners are great! Very responsive to any problems
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

Summertide with the VB team: Amazing!

It was wonderful, the house was absolutely amazing! My favorite house I have ever stayed at!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vivian J.

Great Thanksgiving!

We had a great time this past week staying at your property. I will certainly refer you and BamaBeachHouses to others!

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

Summertide is big. 8 bedroom big. BUT those 8 bedrooms are all on one floor. This is rare. Less stairs! Also, the pool is sheltered, yet not under the home. Sunshine, yes! Protection from winds. That too! Two of almost everything: kitchens, rooms, extra space to spread out. In winter, we can lockout sections and lease Summertide to smaller groups and couples. Snowbirds (and smaller families) rejoice! Nice big dune outside the back porch. The beach is RIGHT THERE. Love the sprawling layout...

Why they chose this property

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

What makes this property unique

Summertide is big. 8 bedroom big. BUT those 8 bedrooms are all on one floor. This is rare. Less stairs! Also, the pool is sheltered, yet not under the home. Sunshine, yes! Protection from winds. That too! Two of almost everything: kitchens, rooms, extra space to spread out. In winter, we can lockout sections and lease Summertide to smaller groups and couples. Snowbirds (and smaller families) rejoice! Nice big dune outside the back porch. The beach is RIGHT THERE. Love the sprawling layout...

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