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Lagoon Views | Steps to Gulf Access | Community Pool and Pier

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Welcome to Slackwater in Gulf Shores
Open concept living and dining with balcony access
A gorgeous lagoon-front home with a view
Slackwater is close to the community pool at The Pass Time Cottages
The Master has a TV, private balcony, Lagoon views and a private bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2- 1st floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3-2nd floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4- 2nd floor

2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary Bedroom- 2nd floor

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom (Master)-2nd floor

Bathroom- Bedroom 2- 1st floor

Bathroom- Bedroom 3-2nd floor

Bathroom- Bedroom 4- 2nd floor

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Lagoon Views | Steps to Gulf Access | Community Pool and Pier

Slackwater – Lagoon Views | Steps to Gulf Access | Community Pool and Pier

Welcome to Slackwater, a beautifully designed coastal retreat in the desirable Pass Time community of Gulf Shores. Just steps from the family-favorite Little Lagoon Pass and a short walk to the Gulf without crossing a street, this spacious four bedroom, four bathroom home comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests. With over 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, lagoon views, and access to a low-density community pool and fishing pier, Slackwater offers the perfect balance of relaxation, convenience, and classic Gulf Coast charm.

Outdoor Living
- Steps to Little Lagoon Pass, a local favorite for calm, shallow water and family-friendly beach days
- Easy Gulf beach access via walking path without crossing a street
- Shared community pool exclusive to only nine homes
- Large community fishing pier extending over 100 feet into Little Lagoon
- Covered deck with comfortable captain’s chairs and water views
- Propane grill for outdoor cooking and fresh catch meals
- Scenic walking path along the lagoon

Indoor Comforts
Inside, Slackwater features a bright, open floor plan designed for gathering and unwinding. Beach-inspired décor, expansive windows, and generous seating create a welcoming atmosphere filled with natural light and beautiful lagoon views. The spacious living area includes a large television and plenty of room for the whole group, while the fully equipped kitchen offers ample counter space for preparing meals with ease. Whether you are enjoying morning coffee overlooking the pool or relaxing after a day on the water, every space is designed with comfort and connection in mind.

Sleeping Arrangements
- Bedroom 1 (Second Floor): 1 King with private balcony, television, and ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 2 (First Floor): 1 King bedroom with television and access to full bathroom with walk-in shower
- Bedroom 3 (Second Floor): 1 King with private bathroom and television
- Bedroom 4 (Second Floor): 1 Full over Full bunk and 1 Twin bunk, sleeps 6, with private bathroom and television

Whether you are spending your days fishing from the pier, kayaking through the lagoon, enjoying the calm waters of the Pass, or relaxing poolside, Slackwater delivers an effortless coastal experience. Book your stay with Harris Vacations and discover why this location is one of Gulf Shores’ most loved spots for family vacations and group getaways.

Additional Information
- The pool is heated from March 1 - May 31 and again from September 1 - December 31.
- Pool Measurements 54' x 27'
- Property is not pet-friendly

About The Neighborhood - Pass Time
Nestled in the heart of Gulf Shores, Pass Time Community offers a charming coastal community perfect for families and friends. Residents and guests enjoy a sparkling pool, heated seasonally from March through May and again from September through December, plus a private fishing pier and scenic paved walking paths. With easy deeded access to both the Gulf of Mexico and Little Lagoon Pass, the neighborhood makes beach days effortless. Just a five-minute drive brings you to Gulf Shores’ best dining, shopping, and entertainment, blending coastal relaxation with convenient access to everything the area has to offer.

Rental Age Policy
We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.

RISK
Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guests agree to exercise extreme caution at all times; for more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Lagoon Pass Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • West Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 22 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Fort Morgan - 36 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Gorgeous property in great location

My family stayed here for the Sand in My Boots festival. Gorgeous property with easy access to the beach and a short drive to everything. We thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2025
Hi Emily, thanks for the wonderful review of Slackwater!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jacci M.

Wonderful Stay!

Gorgeous home! We had the best family vacation- thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2022
Thanks for the great review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jen P.

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

Late Summer Get Away

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2023
Hi Jen, thanks for the great review of Slackwater!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Perfect location

Location was perfect, enjoyed the views from the balconies. Loved walking the shore paths and having access to the gulf.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2022
Hi Leslie, thanks so much for the great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice property.There was a few ants in the kitchen and they had a new refrigerator delivered on the 1st full day.I was there, so I had to be in the house for a little while.For that which was a bummer. Overall the location was really great and it was pretty quiet being that close to the street. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2025
Hi Stephanie, thanks for your patience as we delivered the new fridge.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas p.

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

Convenient to beach and bay

With a pregnant daughter and grand children it was perfect for my family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Hi Thomas, thanks for the five-star review​! We are glad you and your entire family enjoyed the house! Congratulations on your family's new addition!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

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

Fantastic location

Location was great. House was clean and balcony was as fantastic. Short walk to the gulf .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2022
Hi Jean, thanks for the awesome review of Slackwater!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Great place!

Great location. Amazing house with all the amenities you need. Plenty of space for 2 families. Great walking to beach. Perfect spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your recent stay with us! We are thrilled that you enjoyed it so much. We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

5 Stars

Enjoyed our trip very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your recent stay! We are thrilled you enjoyed it! We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Wonderful

Its was beautiful comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2023
HI Melanie, thanks for the great review of Slackwater!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

We had a fantastic time during our stay in Gulf Shores with this home being ideally located near the lagoon, fishing pier, and beach! Beautifully decorated, clean, and stocked with everything we needed. Loved enjoying the lagoon views from the wonderful decks, and the pool is an added bonus. Looking forward to going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2020
Hi Lisa, thanks for the lovely review, we're glad you had a great time at Slackwater!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Slackwater

Loved location and cleanliness. Best of lagoon beach and pool access.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2021
Hi Tara, thanks for the great review of Slackwater! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Great vacation

We had such a great time at Slack Water. It was perfect for our family and friends. Great sunsets over the bay every night and fun days at the beach. The water was so clear and beautiful. We can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your recent stay with us in Slack Water! We are glad you enjoyed it so much. We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannan K.

Stayed with family for Beach volleyball tournament.

Very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your recent stay with us! We are thrilled that you enjoyed it. We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome place

Check-in was easy, and the property was clean and in a great spot. Communication from property management was also great. My only complaint was there wasn’t any extra toilet paper, paper towels, or dishwasher detergent. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2023
Hi Ashleigh, thanks for the wonderful review of Slackwater!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flemming B.

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

Summer Vacay 2023

We had a fantastic time! The house was everything they said it was on their website. Fully stocked kitchen, lots of sleeping space and great location. I will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Hi, thanks for the wonderful review! We're glad you had a wonderful vacation! Thanks for choosing Harris Vacations!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

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

The property was very clean, beautiful and convenient to things we wanted to do.

We had a wonderful trip. We took a short trip just to get away. Although we didn’t realize how cold it would get we still had a wonderful trip. The house was beautiful, very clean and had everything we needed. Would love to come back when it’s warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2021
Hi Sherry, thanks for the review, we're sorry the coldness prevented you from fully enjoying the trip. Come back when its nice and sunny and don't forget to ask about our repeat guest discount when you book!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda a.

Beautiful

Beautiful and clean. Modern. Everyone absolutely loved. We will return next trip
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your recent stay with us. We are thrilled you enjoyed it. We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jewel N.

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

Gorgeous home, very clean, beautiful views!

10 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2022
Hi Jewel, thanks so much for the great review of Slackwater!
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10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Great Family Vacation

Nice property, had a great vacation with the family. Pool was nice, walk to the beach under the bridge made it easy to get to the beach without having to worry about traffic. Was a very relaxing vacation and we all had fun. Would definitely recommend to others. Close proximity to all the restaurants down town, but away from the hotel/high rise complexes which would have made the beaches pretty busy. Look forward to coming back to the area and would look at re-booking this house if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2020
Thank you for your recent stay with us. We are thrilled that you enjoyed it! We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANA A.

Slack Water!

Beautiful, beautiful home! Wonderful view of the Gulf. House is clean and spacious. Beds are exceptionally comfortable. Highly recommended and definitely would stay again! Blessings for the accommodations! Usher Ministry II, Norcross, GA
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your recent stay with us. We are thrilled that you enjoyed it so much! We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Amazing place to stay

We had an amazing time on our vacation! The property was perfect and in a great location. The kids loved the swimming pool which was right outside our door. The kitchen was equipped with everything imaginable: crockpot, blender, griddle, etc. We only ate out one meal the whole week! There was a cabinet full of games, books and puzzles for rainy days or hot afternoons.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2023
Hi, thanks for the great review of Slackwater! We're glad you had an awesome vacation!
Verified

8/10 Good

heather t.

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

Nice property

We had a nice family vacation in Gulf Shores. Property was well maintained and looked just like the pictures on the listing. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach. 2 of the toilets weren't working properly when we arrived, but had a plumber come promptly to fix the issue. They did have some beach items to use, unfortunately several chairs were broken, so couldn't use them. Overall, we had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2022
Hi Heather, thanks for the review. We apologize for the maintenance issue and we are glad it was resolved quickly. Thanks for choosing Harris!
Verified

8/10 Good

ashlee c.

great location for two families

We had a total of 5 small kids(under the age of 5!) and this was a great location. they had all the outdoor stuff we needed. easy walk to the lagoon "beach" area and just a little further for the actual beach. check and check out were easy. the only complaint was there were no trashbags or paper towels when we arrived. this was easily solved the next day once we were able to make a grocery run but it would have been nice to have a few trash bags handy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2020
Hi Ashlee, we are glad your family enjoyed the beach house! Our pre-arrival packing list informs all guests that only a starter pack of paper supplies and cleaning supplies is provided, we're sorry that was miscommunicated.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Annual Family Vacation

Our Family vacation was wonderful even though rain each day but still got in beach time. The home is perfect for our family of 11. The kitchen was very functional along with enough dishes for the adults and kids. Enjoyed the convenience of restaurants and shopping when needed. Wished the beach access was a little closer but was an easy walk. Kids loved having the pool across the parking lot. Thanks for moving the grill out under the deck. Appreciated that we could take all 3 cars. Outside garbage can was full when we got there so not sure who is to empty? Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Teresa - Thank you so much for your recent stay! We're so glad that you found Slack Water to be the perfect place for your family of 11, despite the rain!! We're terribly sorry about the issue you experienced with the garbage can. Unfortunately that large garbage bin wasn't supposed to be there, and so it wasn't on housekeeping's radar to empty it. Please know that we have since addressed this issue, and you shouldn't experience it again when you return. We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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