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Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access

Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Gulf Shores Beach

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Welcome to Always Summer!
Located in the Pass Time Cottages community on West Beach
Always Summer is a pet-friendly, 4 bedroom, 4 bath home
Just steps from sugary-white beaches
Nestled on the desired Little Lagoon of Gulf Shores

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12189.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2 - (2nd floor)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - (2nd floor)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4 - (1st Floor)

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom- 2nd floor

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom - 1st floor

Bathroom- Bedroom 2- 2nd floor

Bathroom- Bedroom 3- 2nd floor

Primary bathroom - 2nd floor

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday 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, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬5 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated near the beach, this holiday 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gena N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what my family needed! Easy check-in, well-appointed kitchen, bathroom with each bedroom and steps from the pool. It was only a 5 minute walk to the beach and everything was kid friendly. We had a wonderful stay at Endless Summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations for children and adults. Clean. Walking distance to the beach. Shared pool was great. Had a minor service request and the management team came almost immediately. Will definitely consider them in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Manuel P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Becki S.

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

Great spot

Large place and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

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

Wonderful property

Wonderful property and easy rental
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

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

Family Thanksgiving trip

The house was a great space for my family m, everyone had a place to sit in living room and the dining tables. Every room was as depicted on the web site.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

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

Beautiful house

This house was beautiful and perfect for our large group. We had everything that we needed. The location is perfect, the lagoon in the back and a short walk to the beach in the front. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ROBBIE S.

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

Could not be more satisfied!!

This house was amazing! It was perfect for our group. Check in was easier than any vacation we've gone on. The communication with the property management was as easy as a simple text!! The kitchen was fully stocked! The location was perfect. We WILL be staying again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

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

Perfect Home

Extremely clean home with a layout that was perfect for our group of 10. The grill was a brand new Weber grill, which made it nice for cooking out- since restaurant wait times were very long. A lot of nice personal touches inside the home. Would recommend this to any family, especially those that like to fish.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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