Title: Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access Vacation home with a water park, 3-minute walk to Gulf Shores Beach ## Photo gallery for Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access ![Beach nearby - Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21692700/21692601/876d13ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21692700/21692601/187848ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21692700/21692601/445f1aad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21692700/21692601/e12c600a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21692700/21692601/c94ab65d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122040 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 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 - Microwave - 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108150000/108147800/108147749/2a8ad6c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### No Egrets - Little Lagoon - Private Boat Launch Gulf Shores - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=108147749&PinnedHotelID=108147749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33489800/33489789/7c6d1a77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous, 4 Bedroom Beach-Front duplex Rental House. 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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 Always Summer Harris Properties House Gulf Shores Always Summer Harris Properties House Always Summer Harris Properties Gulf Shores Always Summer Harris Properties Always Summer Harris Properties House Gulf Shores Always Summer by Harris Properties Gulf Shores Always Summer Harris Properties House Always Summer Harris Properties Gulf Shores Always Summer Harris Properties Always Summer by Harris Properties Gulf Shores Private vacation home Always Summer by Harris Properties 29 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.24248%2C-87.73602&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VtV0d6myTVXlcChI0lpPOpiKMoA=) Gulf Shores, AL #### 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 \- 0.4 km - Hangout Music Fest \- 5 min drive \- 4.9 km - Fort Morgan \- 33 min drive \- 47.1 km #### Getting around - Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 74 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Catch - ‬5 min drive - ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive - ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive - ‪Original Oyster House - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access have a pool? ### Is Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access? ### What time is check-out at Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access? ### Where is Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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