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The Compass Rose—July 19-26 available!

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 162400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Pool

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

West Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Gulf Shores Beach
‪2 min drive‬
Hangout Music Fest
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Queen Bed

master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

The Compass Rose—July 19-26 available!

1956 West Beach Blvd #4

Inside reflects our personality and love for the beach!

5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with a community pool, pier and gazebo. Just steps from beach. Newly built house with all the amenities! Go to the beach by day and fish in the lagoon all night!
Covered parking under the house. Picnic table, grill, microwave and stove. Washer/dryer. Wifi and cable TV.
Just a wonderful family friendly area! Short drive to water park, restaurants and activities!
Quiet and relaxing location.

Property manager

Matt and Amy Pater

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This includes marijuana

We do supply some paper products and cleaning supplies however you may need to get more during your stay. Walmart and Publix are a short drive.

Please rinse all beach chairs and sand toys before check out.

There is a hose under the house to rinse feet after a beach day!

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. 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 parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

West Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Waterville USA - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 13 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min drive
‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
Picnic Beach
‪Original Oyster House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Compass Rose—July 19-26 available! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Compass Rose—July 19-26 available! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Compass Rose—July 19-26 available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Compass Rose—July 19-26 available!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Compass Rose—July 19-26 available! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

25 Jul, 2025

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

Beautiful and Convenient Condo for Large Group

Condo was perfect for two families, with plenty of bathrooms and bedrooms. Had everything we needed! Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

14 Jul, 2025

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

Vacation

Property was great. Plenty of room for the family. Would rent again if needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margo L.

27 Jun, 2025

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

Close to everything

Family vacation. Lots to do.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

25 May, 2025

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

Awesome vacation

The home was perfect for our large family vacation. The bedrooms couldn't have worked any better, beds were very comfortable in each of the rooms The location was great. We hope to come back and stay again. Amy was so wonderful, she was the perfect host!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorean l.

30 Jun, 2025

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

Amazing!!!!

Wonderful setting, lovely house, neighborhood peaceful and comfortable. This house set up was amazing! We will be booking again. Its a must!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

22 Jun, 2025

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

Great location to the beach.

It was great as a short walk to the beach. We did have a problem with one of the upstairs bathroom toilets and the refrigerator was leaking water on the inside bottom of the refrigerator part. Overall good place to stay. It was hard to get everything washed up and out by 10:00 a.m. with a large family but not a deal breaker.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Annual King Family Vacation

Everything was great! Host responded to any and all questions quickly. Would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene D.

11 Dec, 2024

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

Great place’

Compass Rose was an excellent play to stay near the beach. The house was spacious and met all of our needs. This place is very roomy! Loved it and will come again if I had the opportunity!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shi W.

11 Apr, 2023

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

Great trip

We have stayed here two years in a row- the host is very responsive and accommodating! We will be back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Great!

Love this place! We always come back year after year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

1 Jul, 2018

Beautiful Home with plenty of room for our entire family. Short walk to the beach and swimming area

Enjoyed our stay. Had a couple of questions for the owners and they responded very quickly. The home is beautiful and location to the Beach is amazing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

25 Sept, 2023

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

Bob st. Paul mn.

Loved the stay 10 people stayed plenty of room would definitely do it again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

10 Mar, 2023

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

Lovely Gulf Shores adventure!

We enjoyed the property with all of its wonderful amenities and location! Having a pool and beach access were a plus!! The owner , Amy , was very responsive and available to answer questions. We all enjoyed our stay at Compass Rose !

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonny W.

28 May, 2024

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

Family Reunion

We were very impressed with the cleanliness and how well the house was stocked and supplied for everyone's needs. We loved the beach chairs and the availability of toys for the kids. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

28 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect property for our gathering

Our very large family was served perfectly by the Compass Rose. Casual comfort, convenient location to the beach, and bedrooms for everybody. We have nothing but compliments about our stay. Feel very confident about booking the Compass Rose.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alyssa E.

19 May, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

The house was in a great location. It fit all of us, with there being 11 total. The house wasn’t as kept up as other houses we have stayed in. Had issues with toilets, numerous TVs that didn’t have remotes and the main tv in the living room wouldn’t turn on and we were unable to use our entire 6 day stay. We did reach out to the owners but they weren’t as responsive as I thought they would be.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

wanda b.

11 Oct, 2024

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

Family fun

Our stay was wonderful And the house was great. It was equipped with everything we needed even a pack and play. We had a 3 1/2 week old baby with us. It was one the best vacation that our family has had nine adults and three children and one infant. we will most definitely stay there again. It was close to everything. We had a pool and a fishing Pier on the lagoon side and the beach was in front of us. It was just a wonderful stay We had everything we needed. Thanks to Matt and Amy.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Jun, 2024

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

Birthday Trip to Gulf Shore

We had a great time at the Compass Rose. The house was a good size for our group and location was perfect. Entire family enjoyed the beach and the pool. There were many beach toys and nice new beach chairs. Everything worked except tv remotes but put in new batteries and all was good. Was our first house rental and will not be our last. Great to have all the family together in one place. Will definitely rent again in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

10 Jun, 2023

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

Amazing Stay

Loved the entire week! We had 12 people from ages 4 to 75! Plenty of room to spread out, lots of bathrooms, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, beautiful pool and dock, easy beach access. Amy was a dream. We had other family members who rented house 3. A trip of a lifetime!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

11 Sept, 2018

SO MUCH ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES!

This house is extremely versatile. There were so many beds we had a hard time choosing which ones we wanted to sleep in. Amy and Matt were a joy to rent from and they were even nice enough to let us utilize their beach chairs and scooter during our stay. Would most definitely stay at this house over and over again if revisiting Gulf Shores, Alabama!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Derrick W.

20 Jul, 2023

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

Indiana & Texas

We had friends with their kids from Texas all stay together at this house. 11 total and there was still plenty of room. Great location and views of beach and lagoon. Owners are great very helpful and went out of their way. Our families made memories that will last forever. Definitely recommend and would come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

3 Jul, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Returning Guest

Our group, ranging from 8 months to 63 years old, stayed at the Compass Rose for a return visit. The location and layout of the house are hard to beat in Gulf Shores. The value and proximity to the beach and lagoon are perfect. Just far enough away from town that it feels a little less busy. The owners are responsive and accommodating. Our group’s only complaint is that the house could use some cosmetic updating such as furniture and fixtures. Everything seemed the same since we last stayed in 2018 and is showing quite a bit of wear. All very minor things, but we still give the rental 5 stars!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

6 Aug, 2024

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

Hidden Gem

Our first family Trip with my husbands side of the family was definitely one to remember. Location was awesome, even though the sign was a little hard to see on the turn initially, but we got the landmarks after the fiest day. Owners were very easy to contact and prompt with replies, they supplied ample beach chairs/toys and towels. Some little things around the home need some handiwork but nothing major. Not as many replacement essentials that we have been accostomed to but plenty of stores to shop and replace. We would definitely come back. fieat

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

29 Mar, 2025

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

Amazing Stay

The home was well stocked with everything you could need and you can't beat the location with a short walk to the beach! Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

morgan g.

1 Feb, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matt and Amy Pater

Hi friends! We are the Pater Family! We reside in Tennesse but make frequent trips down to the beach! we love this location so much that we just had to buy a house there! We hope you love it too :)

Why they chose this property

We are only steps from the beach here at Sunwatch Cottages which is perfect when you have kids and stuff to tote along! The pool is wonderful and the pier into the lagoon makes for wonderful crabbing and fishing.

What makes this property unique

Our house had a gorgeous makeover in 2016 to reflect our personality after purchasing it. This being a 5 bedroom, newly built home makes it great for holding large family vacations. We have ample bed space, with bunk beds in the kids room and queen size beds in most of the guest rooms. Full size refrigerator, microwave, and dish washer along with a washer/ dryer. Picnic table and grill under the house.