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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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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Dining
Smart TV, books
Oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, toaster
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 12190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

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About this property

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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 transport

  • Limited on-site 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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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

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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 are 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
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
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

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About the area

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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
  • ‪The Catch - ‬5 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?

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.

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