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Best of the Gulf and Lagoon!

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Best of the Gulf and Lagoon!

Enjoy the incredible beauty of daily sunrises and sunsets from our spacious, relaxing beaches at our little slice of Heaven. With 1,280 square feet of renovated luxury, a spacious den, dining area, two large bedrooms, and three private balconies, this unit has it all. New comfortable furniture, three large HD TVs, and a dining table that can easily seat 6. The breakfast bar is also a great place to chat while cooking and visiting with friends.

The master bedroom is located on the second floor with a king size bed, 32' HD tv, private bath and private balcony. The guest bedroom has two full beds and is also located on the second floor with private bath, 32' HD tv and a beautiful private balcony as well. The new kitchen is fully stocked for a chef with utensils, spices, blender, coffeemaker, etc. The unit runs east/west with wonderful vistas of Little Lagoon and the Gulf of America from every room.

Summer House West also has a small beach area on the lagoon at the rear of the property with a large fishing pier, which is wonderful for families with small children, and a gazebo for grilling or just watching the spectacular sunsets over the water. Our swimming pool is always the perfect temperature for a dip and the Gulf of Mexico is only steps away on our deeded beach access across the street. West Beach is a quieter area of Gulf Shores but just a few minutes from all the action.

This property truly has the best of both worlds - the amazing white sands and crystal waters of the Gulf of Mexico, scenic Little Lagoon, and a pier for fishing and water activities - come experience Summer House West!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no house parties are allowed.
Children are not to be unattended on balconies.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 435567
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is on the waterfront. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. With jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 23 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Fort Morgan - 37 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Best of the Gulf and Lagoon! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Best of the Gulf and Lagoon! ?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best of the Gulf and Lagoon! on May 16, 2026 start from $300, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best of the Gulf and Lagoon! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best of the Gulf and Lagoon! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of the Gulf and Lagoon! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best of the Gulf and Lagoon! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice. We enjoyed the balconies. There was a lot of construction noise during our stay, but that’s not the condo owner’s fault. We would stay again!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Building was conveniently located next door to the place my family and friends were staying.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte J.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay here and would suggest it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is awesome! Kid friendly! And everyone is so dang nice. We met alot of owners during our stay and all i can say is they are good people. Definitely will stay here again. Short walk across the road to the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect! Clean, convenient and very spacious! The beach is right across the street! You can have your toes in the sand in 3 minutes. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Great place near the beach!

This place was really nice and so close to the beach and other attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Wonderful stay

This property was wonderful. The pool is great and the beach just steps away. Far enough from the center of town but close enough for a short drive to restaurants, shopping and activities. The balconies overlook the lagoon which was perfect for early morning coffee and evening sunsets. Lots of room in the condo unit. Having 2 full baths was great and washer/dryer was awesome for a couple quick loads. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Great stay

Me and the kids had a great time. The pool was just right after a day at the beach, never too many people at one time. The place was very nice with 4 kids, plenty of room for us all to spread out if we wanted and enough room to all hang out and watch a movie too. We enjoyed having the option of the beach or lagoon as well. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Family Vacation

Great location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We liked the location of this condo right in between the Gulf of Mexico and Little Lagoon, with easy access to both. The beaches along Gulf Shores are beautiful, with soft white sand and great views. The weather was perfect just about every day we were there. There was a pool too, but it was not heated, so we only used that a couple of times. The condo was quite comfortable, and had beachy decor to enjoy, Just about everything we needed was supplied for our stay. Any concerns that came up were dealt with immediately by the host, and the cleaning crew had everything fresh and nice for us when we arrived. One drawback was all the stairs to climb coming and going. Another was that beach chairs weren't provided, so we had to go buy some. Otherwise, everything was great, and we had a good experience!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Winter retreat

Very comfortable condo with views of the lagoon and the gulf. Stairs were a bit much for elder folks.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
David, thank you for your review of our condo. We do hope your family will return to the Gulf Shores area in the future and please keep us in mind for future travels. Best Regards
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

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

B205

Nice place to stay Would have been nice to have storage down stairs like some of the other units. I would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Hi Jerry, The lockers downstairs are for owner’s personal beach supplies and most keep them locked when we’re not there. Thanks for staying and hope to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph d.

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

excellent

My wife and I stayed at the condo for 2 months we tried to re-book for Feb and Marsh 2026 but it was already reserved .The condo was great 3 balconies ,spacious well furnished, well stocked kitchen except for the frying pans they should be replaced . All in all it was a great stay, communication with Joe was quick and helpful would definitely rent again.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Spring Breaking

This was on the lagoon side but a very short walk to the beach. Too far away to walk to hot spots. This place was more for peace and tranquility. The place fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

Everything at your fingertips!!!

Wonderful owners, wonderful condo! Everything you would need plus comfort galore. Comfy beds, pillows, sofas, etc. We really enjoyed the 3 balconies and the great location. Close to everything! Chairs and umbrellas included in lovely, quiet Gulf Shores condo!!!
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Thanks TC, hope to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

Very nice beach condo

We were with a very large group that had a house across the street. This unit was very close and perfect for us. The host was exceptionally easy to communicate with and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MrHawkimike

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

Just perfect

The place was perfect, beds were comfortable, the building was well built so even with neighbors and windy days,we heard nothing. We enjoyed the options of the beach,the lagoon and the swimming pool on days which were a little cool. We were having issues with vrbo and he was very helpful with that as well as any questions we had about the unit. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Trip number 2

This condo was very comfy and all the beach themed decor was very cheerful. Walk over to the beach was short and there is very little traffic on this end of beach. There was a great view from all three balconies. Love love loved it!! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Work-cation.

My family and I spent a wonderful 4 weeks at this beautifully placed condo. The location was perfectly situated for our needs. Close enough to restaurants and shops, but far enough to enjoy the quiet beaches! The condo itself was clean and well equipped. All the necessities! Relaxing and so close to the beach. The owner was responsive and communication was easy and quick. Will definitely keep this place in mind for next summer!
Stayed 29 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Thank you for the kind words, hope to have you back!
Archival

8/10 Good

Kathryn D.

Breath of fresh air

I was extremely satisfied with our choice. Everything about this stay was as described online. There was no problems from the time we walked in until we locked the door on the way out. Compared to a Hi Rise condo I preferred this choice.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Thanks for the kind words and we hope to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Great spot, first time visitor

This was our first time in Gulf Shores. So we weren’t really sure where to stay. But I’m happy we chose this condo. Loved having the short walk just across the street to the beach. Also having the lagoon on the other side was a great bonus! Our kids were 10 and 13 and they still enjoyed hanging out on the little lagoon beach. But it would be absolutely perfect for families with small children. Nothing as far as restaurants, stores, or attractions were really within walking distance (if that’s important to you). It was about a 5 min drive to all the attractions in the town, and parking wasn’t too bad. But we really enjoyed the location. It felt so peaceful and much less crowed, especially on the beach. Overall, we would stay here again. The bedrooms were large, beds were comfortable, lots of seating options, with great views. Really a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Condo was top notch!

We were very pleased with this condo. I am very particular about a place being clean, comfortable and live up to what is advertised. This condo was the best I have experienced and we rent every summer at various locations. Not only was it nicely cleaned, but also very nicely decorated and up to date. I fixed breakfast and lunch everyday and had all that I needed in the well stocked kitchen. I had to contact the owner when we got there and he was quick to respond. There were some other owners in the condos around us and they were very nice and helpful. We loved having the best of both beach on one side and the lagoon on the other side. We rented kayaks and paddle board from Coyotes (who delivered them @ no charge) and spent a day on the lagoon enjoying the calm waters. On other days the kids liked riding the waves on boogie boards at the beach. The pool was also very nice and clean. We were just wishing it was a diving pool but we still enjoyed it. There are many places to eat close by. The owner gave us good suggestions. We ate at The Beach House more than once. We also like Tacky Jacks. One thing to be aware of is the stairs. It is quite a hike up 2 flights of stairs when you are carrying things back and forth. We are still young and strong enough to handle but I would not recommend for those that are challenged by climbing stairs in the heat. Another thing to be aware is the wifi does not work very well...so if you need or enjoy having a good wifi available this will be a problem. Overall, we really enjoyed this clean and lovely condo at Gulf Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Thanks Jennifer. Please come back and visit any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this Gulf Shores condo! The unit was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked, especially the kitchen, it had everything we needed to cook and feel right at home. The furniture and beds were very comfortable, making it easy to relax after a day at the beach or riding the state park trails. One of our favorite features was the three balconies, offering great outdoor space to enjoy morning coffee and evening breezes. Beach access was incredibly convenient just across the road. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 18, 2026
Thank you Susan. Hope to have y'all back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

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

Perfect spot!

Wonderful place with plenty of room. Love being in a less crowded part of Gulf Shores. Peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Very nice

We really enjoyed the property! It had everything we needed and in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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