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Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access

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Beach nearby
A heated pool
Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio
Escape to Always Summer, a 4-bedroom beach home in the prime West Beach area of Gulf Shores. With its sparkling pool, expansive living space, and easy access to two beaches - including the Gulf - you'll feel like summer never ends.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122040 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access

Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access

Welcome to Always Summer, a bright and spacious West Beach retreat in beautiful Gulf Shores. This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home comfortably sleeps 12 guests, making it perfect for large families or multiple families vacationing together. Located in the charming Pass Time Community, Always Summer offers easy access to both the Gulf beach and Little Lagoon Pass, plus a sparkling community pool shared by just nine homes and is heated in the cooler seasons. Whether you’re relaxing by the pool, launching a kayak, or strolling along the white sand beaches, summer never has to end at Always Summer!

Outdoor Living
- Large covered deck with captains’ chairs and views the Gulf
- Pet-friendly (additional fee applies, 2 dog max)
- Covered parking for up to 4 vehicles

Indoor Comforts
Always Summer features a bright, open floor plan with wall-to-wall windows and gleaming hardwood floors that let the Gulf Shores sunshine pour in. The fully equipped kitchen includes ample counter space and a breakfast bar with seating for four, plus a dining table and adjacent breakfast table, together accommodating up to 14 guests for meals and gatherings. The living area is comfortable and inviting, with stylish coastal decor, plenty of seating for everyone, and a flatscreen TV, making it the perfect space to relax, entertain, and enjoy time together indoors.

Sleeping Arrangements
All bedrooms offer attached bathrooms with a tub/shower combination, ensuring comfort and convenience for every guest.

Upper Level
- Primary Suite: King bed, private covered balcony, TV, en suite bathroom with dual sinks
- Bedroom 2: King bed, TV
- Bedroom 3: Two sets of bunk beds (1 full, 1 twin), TV - sleeps 6

Main Level
- Bedroom 4: King bed, TV, bathroom accessible from the bedroom and living space

From sun-soaked mornings on the balcony to evenings fishing off the community pier, Always Summer provides the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm for your Gulf Shores getaway. For larger gatherings, consider renting neighboring Slackwater or Pass Time Cottage, identical homes just steps away.

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.

About Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, its world-class fishing, and its exceptional dining and entertainment.  Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores 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.

Property manager

Harris Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,040 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of 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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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Waterville USA - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Lagoon Pass Park and Gulf Shores Beach. West Beach is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) away.

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Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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

Beachside Thanksgiving

We had a great time and didn’t want to go home!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great vaxation

Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akilah L.

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

Perfect stay for family!

We loved staying at this property! Quick walk to the beach and drive to activities/restaurants. It was very clean and plenty of room for my family of 11! Would totally recommend to friends and other families and stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Excellent Home

Enjoyable, clean, and convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt W., Lexington, KY

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

Favorite Place

We’ve stayed at this property multiple times and will definitely be back. It’s our go to place for Gulf Shores.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great experience from start to finish!

Booking was easy. House was awesome. Really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Chenault Family vacation

This home was perfect for our family! Located a short walk to the beach and within a short drive to multiple golf courses, restaurants and supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jana G.

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

Quick trip

Property is as pictured and a nice place for a short getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Plexus team building

We loved the property it was perfect for our team building
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

July 2024 stay

House was nice and as presented online. Kitchen could use a few items updated/replaced (knives, utensils etc), the grill outside is quite old, too. Walk to the beach was not bad at all. And, we all enjoyed the pool as well. Would stay again.😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janie G.

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

Great house

We enjoyed this house! Enough room for all 11 of us, plenty of bathrooms too. Beds were comfy and linen’s were nice. A bit of a walk to the beach but easy to get there. Kitchen could use a few more cooking items but all in all we would recommend staying. Pool was warm so kids enjoyed that too! We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Great property, would definitely stay again!

Spacious, clean, and comfortable house, great location with a very short walk to the beach, the pool right behind the house, and nice walking trail and fishing pier just behind the community. Loved the balconies on both levels, the huge master bedroom and bathroom and the very functional bedroom with bunk beds for the kids. Pool bring heated in March was a bonus. We would definitely come back and stay again!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon A.

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

Great family spot

Good setup for a group. The kids loved the lagoon close by. Kitchen was easy for multiple people to work in. We had to reach out to property managers a few times for little things and their response was immediate.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Not A.

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

Great writing retreat!

This was our backup plan after the first house we booked was sold just before our writing retreat. It worked out for the best! The house was clean and comfortable. It was nice that each person/ couple had a private room and bath. There was plenty of space, and though we didn't venture far, proximity to nature and amenities make this a great location for those who do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Beautiful home!

Gorgeous new home! Kitchen was spacious with ample seating for large group/family. Loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom. Would definitely stay again/recommend to family&friends. Personal note: don't leave belongings outside. Bring everything inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Big Family

The house was great! It was the perfect size and everyone had plenty of room. The pool was convenient and we enjoyed it. The pool was warm and cloudy so we had hoped it to be cleaner and cooler. The walk to the beach was kind of long.. and the area on the bay side was not as we expected. Overall, we enjoyed and would consider staying there again for the right price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Great house and location!

We loved our time in this house. It was clean and spacious. I really can't say enough good things about the house and grounds. The only negative is there is not any recycling on site. Many of the houses around us had recycling cans and we had to set out with a trunk full of cans, bottles and cardboard the morning we left. Would def rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yon H.

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

Beautiful home

Our family had a great time. Beautiful home and able to see the beach from the balcony. Close to lagoon beach behind the house and actual beach access is across the street. House was wonderful and definitely recommend for families with kids. We have a toddler, and the home was great for him to run around and play. The floor might needed to be cleaned better as we found some bits of candy here and there on the floor as arriving at the property but overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Karen M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving break

Not sure if this is where I tell you that your cleaning crew is horrible . Feel free to contact me regarding major issues
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jenny P.

Great location with beautiful house.

I thought the location was perfect! Close to town but not too close as well as close to the lagoon beach access and beach access. House was well decorated and was beautiful. The only negative comments I have are regarding the pool and kitchen amenities. I think the kitchen could use some higher end pans and a griddle. Our food kept sticking and making 1-2 pancakes at a time is time consuming. As for the pool, it was too cold for me but the kids didn't care. Overall, I would recommend this house.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Family Friendly

Overall, we had an amazing time. The house was clean, and well stocked. It had everything we needed. We had adults, kids, teens and there was plenty of space for everyone. We had a few minor maintenance issues, but the they were very quick to respond and got everything taken care of. My only con would be that the lagoon is not quite as described. There is not near as much sand as shown in the picture. I have littles and was hoping it would be a good spot for them to play, but there was one little sand spot that was surrounded by water. Not sure if you had to get there super early, to beat the tide or that was just how it was. Overall, we would come back. Not a terrible walk to the beach, the house was great, and we enjoyed the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Perfect vacation spot!

We stayed here for our family vacation and my kids can’t wait to go back! The beach is right across the street... the pool is right behind the house... the lagoon is to the back and side of the house. Perfect for them to do whatever they wanted! The house was beautiful and clean and plenty of space for my large family! 13 total including 3 babies. My only feedback would be bring your own Tupperware and coffee filters because nothing like that is provided. And the towels were 2 per bathroom. A few more would have been nice! The WiFi signal is weak and speeds are slow. Those are minor complaints tho! The quality of kitchen items was great with lots of silverware and dishes and cookware! The furniture was comfortable with plenty of seating for all of us. This place was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann S.

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

Best Condo!!!!!

Nicest house we have ever stayed in Gulf Shores! Great location and well stocked. We will definitely try and stay here again..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly R. R.

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

Spring Break in the Gulf Shores

We enjoyed our week in Gulf Shores. The location of this house is great for getting to the beach and it has a pool directly behind it. The house was the perfect set up for our group as we were chaperoning 9 high school seniors for their spring break. The boys were able to be upstairs and we had our room and own bathroom on the main floor. I did wish the laundry was on the main floor (please clean the dryer vents - it is a fire hazard). I also wished spices, tupperware or Glad ware, foil, baggies, etc. were able to be left behind for the next guest. It is nice to use what is left there and be able to leave there what you don't use. When you fly in you can't pack up the leftovers and take them all with you and it can be such a waste. Please also get a new vacuum for this house. The carpeting definitely was not vacuumed before we arrived. I took the awful vacuum in the closet and did it myself. Also, our bed on the mainfloor had what turned out to be stained sheets - please get rid of these - and I ended up striping the bed and washing them myself to be sure they were clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023