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Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Heated pool
Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 22
Popular amenities
On beach
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
West Beach
Place, West Beach
βͺ2 min driveβ¬
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
βͺ2 min driveβ¬
Gulf Shores Beach
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
βͺ5 min driveβ¬
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 Β· Toilet
2nd Flr Middle North BR en suite (shared)
Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet
2nd Flr Middle S BR en suite (shared)
Toilet Β· Shower only
2nd Flr N Bathroom - en suite (shared)
Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet
2nd Flr SW BR Bath - en suite (private)
Bathtub Β· Toilet Β· 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.
Thatβs it! We think youβll haver a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!
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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
Property # 1599751vb
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park, while Waterville USA and The Park at OWA are popular area attractions. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
Hangout Music Fest - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
Fort Morgan Beach - 27 min drive - 35.2 km
Getting around
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
βͺThe Hangout - β¬11 min drive
βͺThe Catch - β¬10 min drive
βͺPink Pony Pub - β¬12 min drive
βͺSunliner Diner - β¬11 min drive
βͺPicnic Beach - β¬11 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool!?
As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! on 23 August 2026 start from NZ$2,679, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Awesome new deck! Summertide. Sprawling Beachfront 8BR single story! Pool!?
On-site parking is available 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
View was gorgeous! House had plenty of room! Pool was great! We had 9 kids ages 1-13 and 8 adults and there was plenty of room. Definitely would stay here again! Oh and communication with the property management was amazing!
Julie V.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2026
π₯° Yay! Thank you so much Julie for the 5-star review! π We were absolutely thrilled to host your group at Summertide. Knowing that all 17 of youβfrom the toddlers to the adultsβhad plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the pool and those gorgeous views is exactly why we do what we do! π π
Weβre also so glad you found our communication helpful; we know how much coordination it takes to plan a trip for a crew that size! πβ We would love to have your family back for another beach getaway. Just a little heads-upβSummertide is a fan favorite for large groups and tends to book up very early, so don't delay if youβre thinking about your next trip! ποΈπ¨ Hope to see you all back on the sand soon! ποΈβοΈ
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ted H.
11 May 2026
Wow... just wow!
The house, the beach, communications, and even when we needed something ... just fantastic. We loved the big decks and the pool too. This was everyone's favorite beach home by far! We hated to leave and can't wait to come back. Summertide was just... wow! Thnak you!
Ted H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Betty G.
1 June 2026
We had a blast!!
We had a blast!! Three generations: Grandparents, kids, and grandkids and all of us agree this place is the winner!! We have been renting houses on West Beach for the past 10 years and we were all amazed by the decor and comfort and spacious living area. We have very tall athletic men in our family and having king size beds in almost every bedroom was a relief. Everything we could possibly want or need was provided and the pool was wonderful- from our youngest (8 year old grandson) to hip hop and happening grandma (age is only a number π)we enjoyed it immensely. My husband was so impressed with the deck area that he is redoing the deck around our pool with composite lumber!! Thank you again for sharing your beautiful home with us and we look forward to staying there again next year!!
Loved the home great access to the beach and great views of the Gulf coast.
Anthony M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2025
Woohoo! π Thanks so much, Anthony! Weβre thrilled you loved Summertide β itβs hard to beat the easy beach access and those beautiful Gulf views right from the decks. π βοΈ Itβs such a great home for relaxing, reconnecting, and soaking up everything Gulf Shores has to offer!
If you have any suggestions to make stays even better, weβd love to hear them. And when youβre ready to lock in that return trip, weβd be delighted to host you again β Summertide fills fast, so plan ahead! π
Thanks so much Lauren for the awesome 5-star review! π Iβm thrilled Summertide was perfect for your crew. That big open living space and the 8 bedrooms really do make it easy for everyone to spread out, and the double kitchens and two full fridges are a game-changer for family meals.
For anyone reading along, Summertide sits right on the sand in Gulf Shoresβprivate pool, huge decks, and those sunrise-to-sunset views that never get old. πβοΈ Weβd love to host you again anytime!
Was very nice and spacious. Loved having the two family rooms and two kitchens which was so useful for our big family. Beach area was great too.
becky c.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
π₯° Yay! Thanks Becky! Glad you all had a fantastic time at my Summertide! Would be happy to host you all again anytime! If you have ANY suggestions, or when ready to lock in the return, ping us! Summertide books super early for peak periods--always mostly full for NEXT summer and its only early Aug this summer! Thanks again! π
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jackie S.
9 January 2024
Our stay was great!!
Our stay was great!!
Jackie S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Audra G.
16 June 2025
Our new favorite Gulf Shores home!
Great house and we all loved pool area.
Audra G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Howard H.
14 August 2025
Summertide
We had a great time! We would like to book it again for next year!
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.
Paula C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
π€π€π€ Yay! Thank you so much Paula for the wonderful review, and for coming back again to Summertide. Love that Summertide is your FAVORITE house now! Shall we make it 3x!? π And.... if you have ANY suggestions for the house, or for the Bama Beach Houses communications and support, please shoot me a note! Always looking to tweak and improve! Thanks again! π
Plenty of rooms and bathrooms for all of us! Two kitchens and two laundry rooms made traveling with kids a breeze. Very short walk to beach!
Shannon W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
π₯³ Yay! "Perfect" is... pretty good! π Very much appreciate the kind words about Summertide and your summer vacay with us! We'd be happy to have you all back anytime Shannon! Reach out when you are ready to lock in the return--don't forgot Summertide books super early! Would hate for you all to miss out next year! Any suggestions for our home or our communications and support? We are here for you! Thanks again! π
Our stay here was amazing! We definitely enjoyed the beautiful house, the pool and the gorgeous views! We saw dolphins every morning and afternoon. Loved how they sent a list of some of their picks for restaurants. (It helps to know the good places.)Over all I say 10 out of 10!
Stacy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
π₯° Woohoo! 10 for 10! Love that!!! Thank you so much for the super nice review. Glad you all had an amazing time at Summertide! If you have ANY suggestions for Summertide or for our communications and support, Id love to have them. 10 for 10 is good... but I like to tweak things all the time! That way the return trip can be 10 out of 10 again plus new things! π How about that return?! Summertide books a year in advance... let's get it locked in for you! Thanks again Stacy! π
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
12 January 2026
Everything was wonderful!
We had a terrific time together at your amazing house! It was bigger than I expected and we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the balcony, the pool, both kitchens, and especially all being on one floor. Our knees aren't as agreeable to stairs as they once were. π
We are very grateful for your excellent service and the cleanliness of the house. It was perfect and we are hoping to return next year, but are not fully committed just yet. But I will certainly call you when we have a decision!
Perfect ! Our adult children said it was the best vacation ever. It allowed our 8 grandchildren, 3 boys from Va. and 5 girls from Texas to become better acquainted. The beach is beautiful, quiet and natural and fishing was wonderful. Quite an accommodating home and location.
Sarah M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kelly I.
5 September 2024
Summertide with the VB team: Amazing!
It was wonderful, the house was absolutely amazing! My favorite house I have ever stayed at!
Nothing negative to say about this property. Everything was wonderful.
Brandon B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you Brandon! We are so glad that you had a positive experience. If there was anything in particular that you found helpful we would love to know so that we may continue to offer the best for your family.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
10 September 2024
Best ever!
It was wonderful, the house was absolutely amazing! My favorite house I have ever stayed at!
Kelly S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
heather r.
9 January 2024
Fun family vacation spot
Fun family vacation spot. Owners are great! Very responsive to any problems
Perfect ! Our adult children said it was the best vacation ever. It allowed our 8 grandchildren, 3 boys from Va. and 5 girls from Texas to become better acquainted. The beach is beautiful, quiet and natural and fishing was wonderful. Quite an accommodating home and location.
Sarah M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
11 September 2024
Great repeat family summer vacation to Summertide
The week was great (weather and house). We basically had the beach to ourselves.
This house was great! Had everything we needed. We loved the two separate wings of the house for privacy when needed. The proximity to the beach canβt be beat. The pool was well maintained, plenty of chairs. Private beach was a game changer as well. We loved staying at summertide!
Denise Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
π₯³ Wonderful! Thank YOU so much for the warm fuzzies! Glad you all have a fantastic time at Summertide and enjoyed the unique layout of the home, with its separate wings and so much more! Hope to see you all again next time! π
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
17 December 2025
Amazing time at Summertide!
Great to hear from you. Everything was wonderful and we had a terrific time together at your amazing house! It was bigger than I expected and we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the balcony, the pool, both kitchens, and especially all being on one floor. Our knees aren't as agreeable to stairs as they once were. π
We are very grateful for your excellent service and the cleanliness of the house. It was perfect and we are hoping to return next year, but are not fully committed just yet. I will certainly call you when we have a decision!
Mary S.
About the host
Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy
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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