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Have it all! Waterfront-Lagoon-Pool-Steps to Gulf ⛱-3 Balconies-Boat slip

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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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

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Have it all! Waterfront-Lagoon-Pool-Steps to Gulf ⛱-3 Balconies-Boat slip

Welcome to Summer House West, located in West Beach, Gulf Shores! The complex is nestled between Little Lagoon and The Gulf of Mexico.

This 2 BR / 2.5 BA condo is the best of both worlds! We sit directly on Little Lagoon and across the street (100 yards) from the Gulf of Mexico. It's like two vacations in one! Walk across the street for the waves and surf of the white sand beaches or spend the day fishing, boating, lounging on Little Lagoon. As a guest mentioned, the walk to the beach is shorter than some high rise condos directly on the beach! Condo comfortably houses 6 guests.

Beaches - Pool - Lagoon - Fishing pier with cleaning station- Gazebo - BBQ - Boat Slip

This condo is a townhouse (1,300 square feet) with the bedrooms (2) on the second floor, both with full bathrooms and their own balconies (master balcony overlooks the lagoon, 2nd bedroom balcony has view of the Gulf of Mexico). Condo has 3 private balconies in all.

The main floor has the kitchen, pantry, half-bath, laundry, dining room that seats 6, and living room with two sofas, 42 inch smart TV, and balcony that overlooks Little Lagoon! The kitchen is fully stocked with all of the appliances, cookware and dishes you will need to prepare meals during your vacation. There are also charcoal grills for your use.

The complex has a swimming pool, private beach access (100 yards from condo, across a non busy street), a fishing pier, and a fish cleaning station, gazebo with grilling area, charcoal grills and picnic tables. There is free covered parking for two cars, as well as additional guest spaces.

Guests have access to owner's closet in carport to use (beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys, floats, beach cart) and store personal gear (beach, fishing, or other).

Summer House West is a small, quaint complex with a total of 32 units. It has 3 buildings and our unit is in the back building directly on Little Lagoon!

*Please note as this is a small complex, there is no elevator, only stairs. Our condo entrance is on the second floor.

Located in the West Beach area of Gulf Shores, Summer House West is 3.5 miles from the heart of Gulf Shores--The Hangout and the "T" and a 15-minute drive to the Orange Beach area.

Gorgeous Little Lagoon Pass is just a 0.5 mile away!

We are close enough for convenience, but far enough for getting away from it all!

Snowbirds welcome (Dec, Jan, Feb)!

Free wifi provided.

Please let us know if you have questions or how we can help you plan your trip to Gulf Shores!

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and 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. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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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, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place! Perfectly suited between lagoon and beach. Clean and as described. Had everything we needed and much more. The kids loved having available toys and beach supplies. Easy drive to nearby restaurants and shopping but far enough away that it is quite and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

W B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a destination best experienced firsthand. Our second visit to this very property and would EAGERLY book it again! The hosts are very definition of hospitable and we have been most impressed with their investment in how others, perfect strangers, enjoy their vacation. We love it, and pray God’s blessings upon them!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Best place

We have now stayed here twice. It’s a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Amazing hosts

The location is perfect. Great condo, lots of rooms and beautiful views. Hosts are wonderful to work with and you have everything you need! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa p.

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

School Teacher

It was a great place to stay , I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashley s.

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

Great week

Great week
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Had a a great time fishing off the dock in the lagoon!

We hung out at the beach during the day. then kicked backed and fished off of the dock in the evening. Wish we would have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zsolt S.

Perfect location with easy access to the lagoon and beach

The condo was exactly what we wanted - a home away from home. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you will need. The beds were so comfortable we are getting one for our house. The balconys overlooking the lagoon were so relaxing I spent most of my time there. Whether you want beach time or kayaking/fishing on the lagoon, this condo has you covered.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Awwwww....that makes me so happy! It makes my heart sing when guests enjoy our place as much as we do! And those are exactly the reasons we love it! You are welcome anytime! Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean P.

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

Stay of Stairs

Everything was excellent!! To my knowledge it’s all been paid for. Seven nights total.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim F.

First rate property

We loved it! Having quick access and views of both the lagoon and gulf was definitely a plus. The unit was comfy, clean and had pretty much everything we could need ... and owners Carrie and Robert were very accessible for any questions we might have. We are definitely hoping to be able to come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thanks Jim and Wendy! We loved having you! Thanks for the kind words-we strive to provide a great experience for our guests. Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pasha M.

Immaculate condo with great views!

We stayed at this property during spring break 2018. We found the condo to be super clean, comfortable and provide excellent views from the balconies. There is ample sleeping space as well. I will say, the stairs up to the condo could be trying for an elderly person or someone with health issues. Overall, we thought the condo was great, the owners were fantastic to work and we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thanks Pasha! We are so glad you had a great spring break! It is important to us that you, our guest, find our place as/or better than expected and have a great experience. You are welcome back anytime! We are glad to share our "happy place" with you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gloria j.

Very nice.

My son and I enjoyed being able to walk right down to water to fish or across the street to just relax on beach. Did not have to get in my car when I arrived and enjoyed not having to fight traffic. The condo was very nice and clean. Loved all the balconies. They were nice to sit on while drinking a cup of coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed the time away with your son! We too LOVE the balconies! Thanks for staying and come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agent W.

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

Easily a Top Five Destination

As a family, we have stayed in lodging that runs the gambit from tiny and quaint to enormous and extravagant, but the SummerHouse fit right in the “Goldilocks” spot of our family’s needs and expectations and provided the ideal home away from home we wanted. Simply can’t say enough about how refreshing it is to enjoy the quiet location slightly out of the bustle of the tourism centers, but still only a couple of minutes away from the some of the best food in the Gulf. The homeowners were a pleasure to work with and removed all guess work and confusion one typically sees in a common rental. But that’s just it; SummerHouse is no common rental and surpasses all expectations for its price point. We brought home fond memories and thankful sentiments for SummerHouse. THANK YOU!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

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

Fantastic condo, location and owners

The condo was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The location is unbeatable, and Carrie is as nice a person as you will ever meet. A few times in your life you will be lucky enough to correspond with someone who, even though you’ve never met them before, it feels like you’re talking to a lifelong friend. That is how I would describe Carrie. Extremely caring and helpful. The weather during our stay was perfect and we have no complaints or issues whatsoever. Hopefully someday we can book this place again. Thanks again for allowing us to stay in your beautiful condo!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

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

Best of both worlds

This was perfect for our family. My husband isn’t a “beach” person so being next to the lagoon felt like he was relaxing by the lake, but the kids and I had a short & easy (less than 5 min) walk to the ocean. Host was instantly responsive and helpful. The condo and outdoor closet were perfectly stocked with essentials. There was even a variety of items for babies & toddlers. Location was convenient to shopping & restaurants. There are lots of stairs so make sure your party is ok with that. My ONLY complaint was that the upstairs stayed a little warmer than the downstairs/ AC wasn’t getting it quite as cool as we’d like but it wasn’t unbearable. Weather and heat index was very hot and humid so I’m sure that’s why it was struggling. Highly recommend this property! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott C.

great time on our first snowbird experience

We loved this unit on the Lagoon..loved the birds on it, the fact we could walk our cat along the shore ( can't do that on the beach)..love being down the beach from the center of town. the furnishing were very good, Just a couple things kept me from giving it 5 stars .. one the cleaning could be a little better ( Carrie is addressing it with the cleaners) the heat is uneven ..in order to have upstairs comfortable downstairs had to be overly warm. Advice for other renters..first the 38 stairs they warn you about is real so pack light because you have to carry everything up and down. and bring at least one sharp knife( all the ones there are super dull)
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thanks Scott and Dianne- We are so glad you loved it! You were one of our first guests as we are new owners (Dec 2017) and we appreciate the feedback. We have addressed the cleaning issues. We hope to host you again next winter and promise you'll have the sharpest knives this side of The Hangout! Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison D.

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

Perfect Beach Trip

Plenty of space for a friends trip! Easy walking distance to the beach. The stairs gave us all a leg workout but we probably needed it! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

1st trip to gulf shores

I was nervous having never rented down in gulf shores before.The pictures always look good and the reviews for this place were solid . So I took a chance, it turned out good it provided us a very nice vacation everyone in the group was happy with the accommodations. We would rent again Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

The Best place to stay.

Amazing property. Beautiful condo. Hosts were wonderful. Pictures don’t do it justice. It is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

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

Perfect for EVERYONE

If your family has some that prefer to fish and catch crabs like my husband and 11 year old boys and some that prefer to lay on the beach and listen to the waves like me, this place is absolutely for you!!! It is directly on the lagoon with no condos blocking your view and a quick walk across to the beach. Absolutely perfect location! This is our second time to stay with Carrie and Robert and they are such amazing hosts! Everything is exactly as presented and communication is great! The condo is a great size! There was plenty of space for all of us to stretch out and be comfy and having the washer/dryer to use while at the beach is a plus! We also love that we can use their closet of beach supplies! This is such a great place! We can't wait to come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna R.

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

Wonderful

Second time staying at the property and it’s fantastic,never had a bad stay at summer house west and we have been coming for 8 years
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Aleasha M.

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

Nice stay

We stayed 4 nights at this condo. Pros: Location. Access to both the Little Lagoon and across the street from the beach access. 2. Communication between the owners was excellent. 3. Not that we did a lot of cooking, but the kitchen seemed adequate stocked with cooking supplies. 4. Having a 3 balconies was excellent because everyone had a private spot! Cons: 1. We found the beds to be uncomfortable. 2. Needs a leather couch instead of fabric. The couch felt like sunscreen and sand. We placed a sheet over it to use.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek J.

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

Great place to stay!

Far enough from the busy stuff for some peace and quiet but close enough for convenience!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great hosts and beautiful property

Our experience was absolutely wonderful. Robert and Carrie responded to all messages within minutes if not seconds. It was very clean and well stocked. We would recommend it to everyone (unless you have a problem with stairs). Great hosts a d great property!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maury R.

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

Best of Both Worlds

My family of five enjoyed SHW, having the best of both worlds- the beach and the lagoon! My husband loves to fish so this was the perfect spot for us. I was so thankful to have the peaceful lagoon when the beach waves were too rough for children. There was plenty of room and it was a great home away from home. The pool in the complex was nice too! We had a great rental experience and we will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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