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

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    β€ͺ2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    β€ͺ2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    β€ͺ5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

1st Flr Bonus

2 Single Bunk Beds

2nd Flr Middle Bunk Room

2 Single 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 Β· Toilet

2nd Flr Middle North BR en suite (shared)

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

2nd Flr Middle S BR en suite (shared)

Toilet Β· Shower only

2nd Flr N Bathroom - en suite (shared)

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

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

Bathtub Β· Toilet Β· 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 -- your PERFECT family vacation spot!
2809 W Beach

2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 8 bedrooms, all on one level. Heatable pool too. What more could you want? Well, you could wish you have reserved it early because this bit of awesomeness goes a year out!

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 optional service is by request in advance per night and must be for length of stay (cost varies by season, and has ranged from $65-85, and is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. How big is the pool? 27X19', 3-5' deep. Big.

Summer is gone! Spring deals, or get fall and the holidays early! Its MOSTLY gone already too! Or... get a jump on NEXT summer, which is filling fast!

AND... new 360 tour on VRBO/Homeaway!

Summertide. Great Place. 8 bedrooms on a single story! Beachfront. Great pool!

Summertide 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.

South Wing (5 bedrooms)
2nd Flr SW BR: King + QSS with ensuite bath
2nd Flr Middle S BR: King with ensuite bath (also has separate entrance to serve as common bath for the South LR and bonus room)
2nd Flr Middle Bunk Room: 2 twin over full bunks, sleeping max of 6
2nd Flr Middle N BR: King with en suite bath (separate entrance to serve as bath for bunk room)
Bonus Room: 1st floor: 2 twin over twin bunks, sleeping up to 4
South LR: QSS

North Wing (3 bedrooms)
2nd Flr SE BR: King with en suite bath (also used as common bath for LR)
2nd Flr NW BR: King with en suite bath (accessed directly from BR but shared with NE BR)
2nd Flr NE BR: King with en suite bath (accessed directly from BR but shared with NW BR)
North LR: QSS

"En suite" means privately and directly accessed from the bedroom (no hallways involved). Note, ensuite baths may also be shared baths (two bedrooms, or a bedroom and a common area), each with independent access to a bath.

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 and uncovered parking for Summertide is ample. The pool has gates. The beach is awesome, and right there off the deck. This happens to be my turn around spot for short runs from the folks-in-law's house so if you see an old guy plodding along and then taking pics of the place, wave!

Since we have a higher proportion of guests recently who are new to vacation homes, I wanted to mention a few things that may be new to guests who normally stay in hotels or resorts rather than a private home so they are not surprised. As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, except where specifically noted, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

That’s it! We think you’ll haver a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

Property # 1599751vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday 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 explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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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 - 5.6 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 27 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 41 min drive - 54.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • β€ͺThe Hangout - ‬11 min drive
  • β€ͺThe Catch - ‬10 min drive
  • β€ͺPink Pony Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • β€ͺSunliner Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • β€ͺPicnic Beach - ‬11 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 at Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool!?

On-site 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!?

Checkout 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 holiday 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went great and was perfect for our crew!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View was gorgeous! House had plenty of room! Pool was great! We had 9 kids ages 1-13 and 8 adults and there was plenty of room. Definitely would stay here again! Oh and communication with the property management was amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2026
πŸ₯° Yay! Thank you so much Julie for the 5-star review! 🌟 We were absolutely thrilled to host your group at Summertide. Knowing that all 17 of youβ€”from the toddlers to the adultsβ€”had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the pool and those gorgeous views is exactly why we do what we do! 🏠🌊 We’re also so glad you found our communication helpful; we know how much coordination it takes to plan a trip for a crew that size! πŸ“žβœ… We would love to have your family back for another beach getaway. Just a little heads-upβ€”Summertide is a fan favorite for large groups and tends to book up very early, so don't delay if you’re thinking about your next trip! πŸ—“οΈπŸ’¨ Hope to see you all back on the sand soon! πŸ–οΈβ˜€οΈ
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2025
Woohoo! πŸŽ‰ Thanks so much, Anthony! We’re thrilled you loved Summertide β€” it’s hard to beat the easy beach access and those beautiful Gulf views right from the decks. πŸŒ…β˜€οΈ It’s such a great home for relaxing, reconnecting, and soaking up everything Gulf Shores has to offer! If you have any suggestions to make stays even better, we’d love to hear them. And when you’re ready to lock in that return trip, we’d be delighted to host you again β€” Summertide fills fast, so plan ahead! 😎
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Thanks so much Lauren for the awesome 5-star review! πŸ™ I’m thrilled Summertide was perfect for your crew. That big open living space and the 8 bedrooms really do make it easy for everyone to spread out, and the double kitchens and two full fridges are a game-changer for family meals. For anyone reading along, Summertide sits right on the sand in Gulf Shoresβ€”private pool, huge decks, and those sunrise-to-sunset views that never get old. πŸŒŠβ˜€οΈ We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
πŸ₯° Yay! Thanks Becky! Glad you all had a fantastic time at my Summertide! Would be happy to host you all again anytime! If you have ANY suggestions, or when ready to lock in the return, ping us! Summertide books super early for peak periods--always mostly full for NEXT summer and its only early Aug this summer! Thanks again! πŸ™
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Audra G.

Our new favorite Gulf Shores home!

Great house and we all loved pool area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Our stay was great!!

Our stay was great!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

Summertide

We had a great time! We would like to book it again for next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Everything was wonderful!

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. πŸ˜‰ 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. But I will certainly call you when we have a decision!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
πŸ₯³ Yay! "Perfect" is... pretty good! πŸ˜‰ Very much appreciate the kind words about Summertide and your summer vacay with us! We'd be happy to have you all back anytime Shannon! Reach out when you are ready to lock in the return--don't forgot Summertide books super early! Would hate for you all to miss out next year! Any suggestions for our home or our communications and support? We are here for you! Thanks again! πŸ™
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
πŸ€—πŸ€—πŸ€— Yay! Thank you so much Paula for the wonderful review, and for coming back again to Summertide. Love that Summertide is your FAVORITE house now! Shall we make it 3x!? πŸ˜‰ And.... if you have ANY suggestions for the house, or for the Bama Beach Houses communications and support, please shoot me a note! Always looking to tweak and improve! Thanks again! πŸ™
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
πŸ₯° Woohoo! 10 for 10! Love that!!! Thank you so much for the super nice review. Glad you all had an amazing time at Summertide! If you have ANY suggestions for Summertide or for our communications and support, Id love to have them. 10 for 10 is good... but I like to tweak things all the time! That way the return trip can be 10 out of 10 again plus new things! πŸ˜‰ How about that return?! Summertide books a year in advance... let's get it locked in for you! Thanks again Stacy! πŸ™
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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. πŸ˜‰ 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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe L.

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

Awesome

Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2024
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From a partner site

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!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
πŸ€— Yay! Thank you so much Aleta for staying in our home and for taking a moment to share your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Star experience with us! Really appreciate it! Reach out with ANY suggestions for Summertide, or for our communications and support, even just wish list items for the 2026 return trip! Would love to hear from you all! πŸ₯° Thanks again! See you next year! πŸ™
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you Brandon! We are so glad that you had a positive experience. If there was anything in particular that you found helpful we would love to know so that we may continue to offer the best for your family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Best ever!

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
πŸ₯³ Wonderful! Thank YOU so much for the warm fuzzies! Glad you all have a fantastic time at Summertide and enjoyed the unique layout of the home, with its separate wings and so much more! Hope to see you all again next time! 😎
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

heather r.

Fun family vacation spot

Fun family vacation spot. Owners are great! Very responsive to any problems
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2024
😎 Thanks Brandon! So happy you all had a fantastic time in our home. Glad you loved the porch--and those all new decks too! That was this years BIG project. Happy to have you all back anytime. Just DM me when ready to set up a return, or if you have any suggestions for our home! Thanks again!
From a partner site

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.

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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