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

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Pool
Beach
Beach
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 22362.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪16 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 · Toilet

2nd Flr Middle North BR en suite (shared)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Flr Middle S BR en suite (shared)

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Flr N Bathroom - en suite (shared)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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

Bathtub · Toilet · 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!

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 21 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬10 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.

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

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

summertide

It was a great time. We usually stay at the Carib but this was a new option we wanted to try out. As far as feedback, I would say the responsiveness to our initial concerns (about the bunk) was really great. Lots of positives overall. The beach proximity is amazing. The pool temperature was ideal.
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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!
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Best ever!

It was wonderful, the house was absolutely amazing! My favorite house I have ever stayed at!
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Our stay was great!!

Our stay was great!!
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Fantastic stay at Summertide

Summertide was perfect for us. We loved having the two 'wings' of the home. The pool was great, and the beach wondeful and private. Can't say enough about the great management folks, with a special shoutout to Haley. Thank you so much for having us!
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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!

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

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

Great place

Big single story house with plenty of room for multiple families. House, fixtures and appliances are showing its age but everything functioned properly. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Plenty of space

This beach house provided plenty of space for our family of 12 to comfortably enjoy the beach for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda l.

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

Family vacation

We have a great stay. We had a few hiccups as with any rental but they came to fix it that day…. Very timely and listened to whatever we needed!!! Beautiful home and we made so many family memories that will last us a lifetime. We had a lot of space and fortunate enough to have two kitchens to cook that was a blessing!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

heather r.

Fun family vacation spot

Fun family vacation spot. Owners are great! Very responsive to any problems

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe L.

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

Awesome

Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian J.

Great Thanksgiving!

We had a great time this past week staying at your property. I will certainly refer you and BamaBeachHouses to others!

8/10 Good

scott a.

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

Perfect for a large family!

Loved the layout of the house and closeness to the beach. The pool size was so nice and fit our large family well. Management handled our needs in a timely manner. Looking forward to coming back to this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

We had a great time

We had a great time at Summer Tide this year!
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Wonderful!

We had a great time! Your house was wonderful!
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10/10 Excellent

David G.

Wonderful vacation!

This was a wonderful vacation for our entire family. It couldn't have been better. We even had a proposal for our daughter on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Made lots of great memories. Hope to return!

The house was beautiful and perfect for my family and friends. We had a blast and are probably going to book again. Thanks for letting us make great memories on our vacation in your home!!

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Great home

The layout of the home and the fact it’s right on the beach worked well for my family. The pool was used often during the evening or when the kids were through with the beach. Very little activity on the beach during our stay. The home is spacious and can accommodate multiple families with two kitchens. Close enough to town but far enough away from the large condos. Well equipped kitchens so stock up if you’re cooking. The owners were very responsive to any questions we may of had during our stay. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Had a blast!!!

The house was beautiful and perfect for my family and friends. We had a blast and are probably going to book again.
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10/10 Excellent

JL B.

Great spring break!

No issues. Owner very helpful. Had a great time!

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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