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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1536 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Little Lagoon. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 20 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬4 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.

Gulf view retreat w/ Private pool at Summer Salt!

Summer Salt - A Gulf View Retreat

Welcome to Summer Salt! This gulf view house is the perfect getaway for your family's next vacation, featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms comfortably sleeping up to 14 guests. The pool deck can accommodate the entire crew with ample space to spread out, Summer Salt is ideal for creating lasting memories with loved ones. Enjoy the sun, sand, and sea right at your doorstep!

About Summer Salt:
Summer Salt stands proudly along the coastline, offering a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of space for everyone. The open floor plan features a cozy living area with comfortable sofa sets, one of which converts into a queen-sized bed, providing direct access to the balcony where you can enjoy water views. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for family meals, complete with a standard coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, microwave, blender, and a refrigerator with an ice maker. The dining area seats four, with an additional four chairs available in the kitchen for extra convenience.

This beautifully designed home features a main floor master bedroom with a luxurious King-sized bed, private balcony, and en-suite bathroom, along with two folding beds conveniently located in the closet for extra sleeping space for unexpected guests. Upstairs, you'll find spacious additional bedrooms and well-appointed bathrooms, ensuring everyone has their own personal retreat. With ample space and modern amenities, this home is ideal for families or groups seeking comfort and convenience, just moments away from the area’s best attractions.

Enjoy relaxing in the private fenced pool after a day at the beach, or fire up the private gas grill located at the carport for a delicious outdoor meal. For more outdoor fun, take advantage of the volleyball net (volleyball not provided) or gather around the fire pit in the evening (wood not provided) for a cozy night under the stars.

Summer Salt is also conveniently located across the street from the Waves Shopping Center, home to a convenience store, S&S Seafood, an ice cream shop, and The Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails restaurant.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: 1 King, 2 folding beds, TV, and a private balcony and bathroom.
Bedroom 2: 1 Full, 1 Twin over twin bunk bed
Bedroom 3: 1 Queen, TV
Bedroom 4: 1 Queen, TV
*Sofa in the living room pulls out into a queen-sized bed.

Beach Access:
Conveniently located just across the street from the beach, with a current cut-through available for easy access, Summer Salt makes it simple to enjoy sun-soaked days on the shore.

About Gulf Shores:
Gulf Shores is renowned for its beautiful white sand beaches and vibrant community. Explore the area’s attractions, from fantastic dining and shopping to thrilling outdoor adventures. Spend your days fishing, paddle boarding, or biking at Gulf State Park, and enjoy live music and entertainment at local hotspots. Gulf Shores offers something for everyone, making it the perfect destination for your next family vacation!

Additional Information:
* Walk-up/No Elevator
* No Pets Allowed
* No Smoking Allowed
* Guests must be 25 year old to rent.
* Monthly Reservations Accepted Nov 1st -Mar 1st (Contact Staff Directly For Pricing)
* Vehicle Passes Are Not Required For This House.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,536 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

1169-266623

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home in Gulf Shores is within a 10-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Little Lagoon. You'll also find Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Gulf view retreat w/ Private pool at Summer Salt!?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Gulf view retreat w/ Private pool at Summer Salt!?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a private pool and a smart TV in each house, and some feature beach view.

Are there hot tubs at Gulf view retreat w/ Private pool at Summer Salt!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Gulf view retreat w/ Private pool at Summer Salt!?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards), which is 4.9 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Gulf view retreat w/ Private pool at Summer Salt!?

Yes, every house at Gulf view retreat w/ Private pool at Summer Salt! comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

Gulf view retreat w/ Private pool at Summer Salt! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darra M.

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

Beautiful location

Our stay with Vascasa was amazing! The property was centrally located and had great beach access. I loved our time there!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeremy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house really nice and in an amazing location. No issues with the house everything was in order and worked. Balcony had an amazing view. There was plenty of room for the entire family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

CHAMPLEY FAMILY VACATION 2024

We loved the house it was perfect, we loved the location so close to the beach and the pool was fantastic we would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Marcie D.

Great location

Great location across from the beach, only wish they had crosswalks and sidewalks. House was well equipped with plenty of dishes and basic kitchen needs and adequate seating for 10+ people. Pool was nice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Great house and location

Incredible location just across the street from the beach. The pool was fun too. The house was comfortable and had a blender, coffee pot, and a nice charcoal grill. The bedrooms were clean and had nice linens. Would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amber W.

Nice home

Spacious for 2 families, good views and access to beach Mattresses not comfortable in upstairs bedrooms
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly O.

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

We had a wonderful stay. Just needed one more bathroom to accommodate our group.

Overall a good experience. Just wish there would have been a full bathroom on the first floor for my parents who are in their 70’s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Family beach vacation

The beach house was great. Beach was a short walk across the street. We used the pool each day as windy days had the beach closed with double red flags. The Waves store, Beach House Kitchen and cocktails and Island ice cream and treats were visited often being as they are across the street. The whole family had a great time,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

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

Great Location and Away from Crowded Areas

This was a great house for our two families. The location was hard to beat - great ocean views from balcony, nice pool and deck area with plenty of sun, campfire pit for s'mores, easy walk across the street to the wonderful beach (far enough from busy crowds even during Spring Break). Waves grocery/liquor store across the street had everything we needed for food and supplies. Great seafood at S&S Seafood Market across the street too! So happy with our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Doug C.

Keep looking

House needs some TLC
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

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

Wonderful 1st trip to Gulf Shores

The house location to beach, private pool, and condition of the house did not disappoint. We would stay here again. We did have an issue with one of the toilets. One quick call to Meyer and the maintenance guy (William, super nice) was over within the hour to fix it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Our Bedt Vacation Yet

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bender Realty is Absolutely the Best. House was perfect and clean. Kitchen is the best stocked we’ve ever seen. We had a problem with our microwave and within the hour they had us another delivered. They make sure your stay is as perfect as can be. The pool was perfect and the close proximity to the beach is awesome. Thank you Bender for our Awesome house and our first visit to Gulf Shores. We are already planning our trip for next year. Hopefully the house will be available.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

First Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great. This was our first family vacation with our kids and grandparents. We had everything to cook with and wash our sandy clothes in. We really enjoyed our stay. The company texted me making sure everything was ok and if anything needed our attention. We requested an early check in and we got it as well. “Hope” was also very helpful when we were planning our trip. She gave me all the information I needed and made me feel comfortable.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Michele W.

Nice house, cold pool

The house was great, in a great location and so close to the gulf. The pool however, was a big disappointment. It was too cold to use during our entire stay. My 3 teen boys were very disappointed, as was I, especially for the price we paid. The owners need to provide a solar cover at a minimum, but obviously a heater is preferable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

Awesome!

I don’t typically leave reviews but we loved this house. There were 8 of us and it was set up so that we weren’t all on top of each other. Very clean on the inside. Probably the first beach house I’ve ever been in that didn’t have sand everywhere before we even got there. The pool was nice and clean. We did have an issue with the ladder from the previous guests but vacasa got it fixed for us same day. The only other issue we had was the upstairs a/c stopped working because the drain was clogged and tripped it off. But again, vacasa got the issue resolved same day. If you’re looking for a house that’s clean, close to the beach, and a grocery store/ seafood store/ice cream shop, and has a pool this is the one!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lauren J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but house needs some TLC

Upon arrival from a 13 hour drive we were disappointed to find cigarette butts and trash spread all outside the exterior of the house. Fire pit was full of cigarettes that had blown everywhere, balconies had half empty beer cans and water bottles, pool had used glow sticks all over the deck and inside the pool. The inside had been cleaned but the bathrooms needed attention. The management co offered to send someone to clean but we had already cleaned it up. The couch was broken too. That being said after we got over the initial disappointment we had a great week. The positives: Close to the beach- easy walk Nice open concept living area with plenty of seating Well stocked kitchen Pool was nice perk to cool off in after the beach Convenient store and restaurant across the street The location was close to everything but is on a busy street with a fire depart. directly behind it that would go out on calls at all hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Shea M.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Wouldn’t stay again

I wish I had read the reviews prior to renting. Burs all in the carpet. Bugs in and around stove. Beer cans left around the pool area and playground. The house needs a serious deep clean. Wasn’t dusted or vacuumed, the counters had dirt/debris on them. The house shook a lot. Pretty tight for 9 people. Only one bunk bed which was single sleepers. 3 trash bins completely full and smelling upon arrival. No beach access as the street has homes aligned up and down it. Sits right next to the fire station, like in the backyard. Got a text the day of stating if the property was cleaned early we could check in early, as I didn’t realize the time change I was hopeful. We arrived at 1:40 no cleaning crew and waited until 4 nobody ever came. Another person in our party arrived a day prior and said they drove by to check out the property and the beer cans and trash was there like they were upon our arrival so I’m pretty sure no cleaning crew had been there in at least two days before check in,, anyways early check in isn’t promised but they shouldn’t tell people if the cleaning crew gets done early you can get in early,, as there was no cleaning crew the day of from 1:40-4. Good-guest services quickly responds, has beach:pool toys, gulf shores is beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Suzanne F.

Housecleaning could use some training

The house itself had a nice layout and feel… but to tell you what the unpleasant things is, is to tell you that the musty old dirty smell coming from the lower stairs from being closed up all the time, was nasty. There were dirty spots in places that have not been attended to in a very long time. Would have been nice to come into and fresh smelling atmosphere, there was none. You would do well to replace wooden furniture like dressers, night stands, chest of drawers, end tables and coffee tables in living room… they were dirty and worn. Couch could use some deep upholstery cleaning. You would also do well to replace carpets with laminate or tiles… or at least deep clean the carpet more often… there were sand spurs stuck in the carpet in which we found by walking barefoot on it. We were told that our pool could not be heated, but on the day we left my son-in-law found where it could have been heated by a touch of a button. We know this because he is very knowledgeable in things of this nature, therefore being too cold to utilize the pool and finding out the morning we were leaving that we could have so enjoyed having our own private pool and something we paid good money to enjoy… I am beyond livid due to this issue. But to say something nice… just to look at this vacation home, with the open concept and decor… it was livable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cindy W.

Summer Salt

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice family vacation. The house was clean although dated. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of pots pan dishes etc. The pool was nice. Plenty of deck chairs for everyone to use. One of the recliners in the living area would not recline. The internet worked the first and second day. Then went out on Monday. Contacted the rental company and was instructed to contact the provider directly after finally talking to some one I was told it would be the 28 th of July before they could get to it, I told them that was to late. Wasn’t happy that I had to call the provider myself. The rental company did send out their repair person and he tried all the same things we did. The rental company called to check if it was still out and it had actually come back on, they offered to give me a gift card to a coffee shop if I needed to do some work. I declined the offer. It went back out later that evening and basically was off the rest of our trip. They called I think Thursday to see if it was out and I told them yes. And that I really didn’t want to have to call the provider again. I didn’t understand why that was my responsibility. I used my hot spot on my phone to get some work done but two of the TV’s would not work without internet or at least we could not get them to work. The other 2 were connected to a dish. Other than the internet the trip was good.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian P.

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

Nice relaxing stay, good house overall

Our family of five just returned from a week spent at this house, Summer Salt. Overall we were happy with nearly everything. The location is extremely convenient to the beach, access is across the street and a couple houses down. Very easy to run back over to the house to use the restroom, refill beverages, get a snack, etc. The street this house is on was rather busy throughout the day, but didn't really cause us any issues. The house is on a corner lot, and the side street connects to the parking lot of a few businesses across the way. The house is also next door to a fire station, and we experienced a few calls while there. We didn't find any of this problematic, but this was during the pandemic and rather chilly weather in March... so it could be more of an issue with bigger crowds during Summer months. One thing that could have been better was the upkeep of the outdoor yard area. There is a volleyball net set up, but the net itself is in pretty bad shape, and the sand was full of weeds and trash. They should really send someone over to spend a day pulling weeds and cleaning up the area, it just wasn't someplace any of us wanted to spend time at. Regarding the pool, this was mostly good. Just be aware it is an above-ground pool, so it's all one (fairly shallow) depth, and there aren't steps to get in and out of it. The only issue we had with the pool was our own - it just wasn't warm enough to swim in until the end of the week. If you are going to visit in March, then I'd suggest finding a place with a heated pool. This house did not have that advertised, so that was our fault. But, we did actually find that there is a pool heater here, it just doesn't work (would not power on). I called the management company to ask what was up with the heater, and was told that the house wasn't advertised as having a heated pool. Fair enough, I suppose. Inside the house, things were good. Parts of the house are definitely starting to show their age, things like wood trim around doors, switches, and shower heads are looking a bit beat up, but still functional. There is no exhaust fan in the master bathroom, so we had to leave the door open so it wouldn't fog up too bad. There are separate thermostats for downstairs and upstairs. Kitchen was stocked with a ton of dishes and cookware. Stovetop was cracked, but still worked. Beds were comfortable enough, and plenty of blankets available. Everything was clean when we arrived. WiFi was decent.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

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