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Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access

Vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach in Gulf Shores

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, books
Microwave, oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122040 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Gulf Shores vacation home, you'll be steps from Lagoon Pass Park and a 5-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach. Also, West Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Wade Ward Nature Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lagoon Pass Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Beach - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 33 min drive - 29.3 miles

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

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.

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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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access to the airport?

This vacation home is 40 mi (74-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and 3-minute walk from West Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

Yes, there's a heated pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Always Summer – Pet Friendly | Community Pool | Beach Access to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Gulf Shores.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is awesome. The walking path was a bonus. Could use some plastic dishes/glasses for toddlers but otherwise everything you need is there. Furniture looks a little worn butvwe had dogs so again not a big deal. Overall it is agreat property and er had no issues whatsoever
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jar Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second visit to the area. The house over all was cleaned and the kitchen was well stocked. The unit overall needs a little TLC, but we enjoyed our stay. The pool was closed for repairs; however, they communicated with us to let us know when it would reopen. Thank you for an enjoyable visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gena N., Tupelo, MS

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Manuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vaxation

Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachside Thanksgiving

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Home

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

10/10 Excellent

Not A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Janie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lou Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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

8/10 Good

Shannon A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Karen M.

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

Akilah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Matt W., Lexington, KY

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Becki S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Large place and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

Wonderful property and easy rental
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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