Faxo's Retreat | Pet-Friendly + Pool

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered deck, and a large house with a staircase.
A coastal residential area with multiple houses, a marina, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.
A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant shoreline.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a ceiling fan, a light blue wall, and a white cabinet with glass doors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Gulf Shores Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Hangout - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wade Ward Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Faxo's Retreat | Pet-Friendly + Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Faxo's Retreat | Pet-Friendly + Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Faxo's Retreat | Pet-Friendly + Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Faxo's Retreat | Pet-Friendly + Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Faxo's Retreat | Pet-Friendly + Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Faxo's Retreat | Pet-Friendly + Pool located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. The Hangout and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place to take your family. Location is perfect. I would totally stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Needs upkeep, both internal and external.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property to stay it! Everything was perfect. Hosts were amazing and very accommodating to our big family. The only problem were the ants occasionally here and there, but other wise the property was such a good stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great. Nice to have some kids fishing and some swimming and able to keep eye on them while making dinner. House was spacious and enough room for our family of 8. We had an amazing time here and would def visit again. Kids caught stingrays and whole variety of fish right off the dock in backyard. Loved the swings by the pool which are also in the shade - helped when babies went to sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay. Close to the beach and everything else. Easy to get to and plenty of room for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Faxo's Retreat. We hope to welcome you back for another great vacation in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The layout of the home was very welcoming and comfortable. The location is perfect for walking to the beach. Having a private pool in the backyard was so relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that Faxo’s Retreat was comfortable and welcoming for your stay. The convenience of being close to the beach and having a private pool truly enhances the relaxation experience. We’re delighted you enjoyed your time and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing visit!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great place to stay. Definitely needs some updates but good location and we all had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2025
Thank you, Taylor! We're glad to hear you had a great time at Faxo's Retreat and enjoyed the location. We appreciate your feedback about updates and will certainly keep it in mind for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as described. We had our adult grandchildren and our 2 great grandchildren with us and there was plenty of room . I love all of the cabinet space in the kitchen and master bath. A special Kudos to Martin our host. He did an amazing job . He was very prompt to help and resolve any issues. I appreciate him going beyond his “ call of duty”. Thank you again Martin for your patience. We will be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in a convenient location; within a short distance to the beach, shopping and restaurants. Fantastic sunset views from the pier! The property could use some TLC at some point and it takes quite some time for the water to turn hot. Regardless, we had a nice time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2026
Thank you, Linda! We’re glad you enjoyed your time at Faxo's Retreat and appreciated the convenient location and fantastic sunset views. We value your feedback about the delay in hot water and will look into making improvements. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is beautiful. Quick response from owner everytime I sent a message. Definitely booking again for future vacations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Family Beach House

Size was perfect, kids loved the pool. Quick walk to the beach and lots of food and shops nearby!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying and still one of the best places I have stayed in Gulf Shores. Private and great location for walking to the beach or hanging out by the dock. You don’t even have to drive anywhere. There is a store at the end of the neighborhood that has everything. We will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us again and for your wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear this is still one of your favorite places in Gulf Shores. It’s great that you enjoyed the location, the easy walk to the beach, and the convenience of having a store nearby. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful views

Great location with beautiful views of the lagoon. The property is a little run down and needs some attention. Overall the stay was good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Thanks so much, Deanna! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the great location and beautiful views at Faxo's Retreat. We appreciate your feedback regarding the property's condition and will certainly look into it. Overall, we're glad you had a good stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulf Shores

Other than the weather, we had a great time. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Thank you so much for your recent stay! We sure wish you could have had better weather during your vacation! We appreciate your valuable feedback and hope you will return again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grandmother and grandfather takings kids on summer trip

We have stayed here a couple of times and absolutely love it. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Faxo Retreat

We had a wonderful stay with iTrip at Faxo's retreat. The house was wonderful and the pool and fishing was a huge bonus. Thanks so much for the great vacation!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2020
Thank you for your recent stay with us! We appreciate your feedback and we hope to assist you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience at Faxo's Retreat

Great rental for the price. Super clean, lots of space, amazing views outside the back deck and backyard is amazing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

May trip

Beautiful property, great neighborhood, peaceful and quiet, yet conveniently located to everything in Gulf Shores. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2024
We love hearing that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing

I had a wonderful relaxing time! So Peaceful at Faxo’s!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location!

The house has a great location. Pretty view of the lagoon and easy walk to the beach. Awesome lay out of the house. Still some storm damage on the outside and pool but nothing major. We had a great stay while we were there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location

This home sits on the Little Lagoon and has a dock where we saw sting rays swimming. The grandchildren loved it. It was nice having a lake, pool and the beach close by.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We are excited that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will visit us again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Faxo's Retreat

We had a wonderful week here at Faxo's Retreat! We loved the that the back yard was fenced for our fur babies! The house was very nice for it's age. And its so peaceful. We sat on the deck and watched the sunset over the lagoon most nights. Beautiful!!! We will definitely stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and that the fenced yard was perfect for your fur babies. Watching sunsets over the lagoon sounds magical! We’d be thrilled to welcome you back to Faxo’s Retreat!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Faxo Stay

The house was clean and comfortable great view of little lagoon. The outside however needs some TLC there was a lot of trash on the grounds from previous guests and old pool floats. The landscape also needs some work not very appealing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback! We have ensured that the outside of the home has been properly cleaned up. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
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