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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqueline P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Pleasant Experience
The pool in the backyard was nice for the kids and we were right across the street from the Beach as well! The Townhome itself was clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2023
Thank you for your great review. We are glad you all had a wonderful time. Poole Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Shores
Beautiful duplex, great pool for the kids when the beach was too much. Poole and associates were awesome to work with. Another great trip for the books!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hello Cyndy, We are so glad you and your kids enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you stay with us again.

8/10 Good

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sundream II West
We enjoyed it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hello, We appreciate you taking the time to review this property. Hope to have you stay with us again.

6/10 Okay

melinda l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Absolutely great location. The rest not so much.
Downstairs was 30+ degrees colder the upstairs. Called the property, property management said someone would come out. Did said something was wrong they would send a repair man. To my knowledge they never came. Downstairs master bath toilet would not flush. Fast forward to the ceiling leaking in the kitchen. Called the emergency number on the packet we received. Was told that they knew about this problem and would send someone out. Please don’t use the upstairs shower. So out of the 2 and half baths the half bath was the only one fully functioning. The rooms are super nice. The tvs are weirdly placed, not really a big deal to our group We spent Christmas there and like I said the location was spot on. December is a wonderful time to visit. But I strongly suggest that the owner/ property manger gets the issues worked out. Full disclosure here I didn’t ask for a refund, nor was we offered one. But the owner and property management team were well aware of the issues and rented the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hello Melinda, We apologize for these issues that you experienced. A HVAC tec was sent out and confirmed, the heat was working correctly. The other issues were resolved, but not before your trip ended. We deeply apologize, for your experience. We did offer to move you to another location and to issue a credit back to you. We hope you do chose to book with us again, so we can help you create a great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Savannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Nice spacious house, perfect beach access across the street, nice pool and great location. We enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for me and my husband along with our little one to have her own room. We did bring our own blackout blinds for our little one and it helped cut out some of the heat in the room at the front of the house from the sun. The room still stayed 5 - 6 degrees warmer at all times. A fan for that room would be a great idea! The plug in air freshener for the house was way overwhelming. We had to remove them and buy something not as strong to remove the overpowering smell during our stay. All in all, great stay! We would return!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hello Savannah, Thank you for your 5 star review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We are sorry it got warm in one of the rooms. The owner sent out an ac company to ensure the ac runs in all rooms. Thank you for letting us know that the air fresheners are strong. We will adjust them to a more pleasant level. We would love to have you stay with us again. Check out our spring rates!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
We loved staying at this home. The beach access is directly across the street from the front door & the beach was an easy walk down a path. The soft white sand was incredible. We didn't find many whole shells & the water was very seaweedy but I guess that had to do with the amount of rain they had recently. We still enjoyed the beach! The king master brdm is on the main level with it's own bathroom. There's another ½ bath in the hallway by the kitchen. Another king bedroom is on the 2nd level as well as the bunk room. A shared bathroom is in the hallway. The pool was so warm & clean which was a great bonus with the ocean water being so full of seaweed. Close to everything but far enough away to feel a little more secluded & not near too many people at the beach. Sunrise & sunset are spectacular! Make sure you visit the Sunliner Diner at least once! We went twice in the week we were there. So yummy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hello Lisa, Thank you for your 5 star review. It sounds like you guys really enjoyed your time at this location. We would love to have you stay with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay`
Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review. We would love to have you stay with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Katy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was great
The pool worked out really well for our smaller children that didn’t want to spend as much time on the beach. The yard space worked well for our dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review. We would love to have you stay with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This was a wonderful place to stay that was so close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review! We would love to have you stay with us again! Check out our fall rates and give us a call to book.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Amazing location.
Check in was easy, property management company staff were amazing. We had no problems with our stay. Place was very clean. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hello Mattingly, Thank you for your 5 star review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to you stay with us again.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient
This condo was perfect for our family. Very clean and well equipped. Although not on the beach, it was very convenient to the beach across the road. If anyone had 2 families vacationing together, this is a duplex and it would be perfect. No one was staying on the other side when we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Keisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, just like listing, easy beach access!
We were a group of 6 adults and 2 babies and we really enjoyed our experience. Even with that many people it didn't feel that small with the front porch and the pool/back yard area. The walk to the beach was really easy. This section of the beach didn't seem to be as packed even over labor day weekend because it is a little further from a public beach entrance. We all agreed- we would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Excellent news! Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back and visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C., Covington, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Great place, very clean, & beautiful! The rental company staff are amazing. Thank y’all
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Our staff appreciates the kind words! Please keep us in mind when booking your next vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Peggy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
The property was very clean and more than met our expectations. Loved having private beach access and our own pool. The adjoining neighbors were also very kind and friendly. Would highly recommend this property and will definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for choosing us! We appreciate the feedback and look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location. Great space, nice bedrooms, well supplied kitchen.
We would rent this place again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to seeing you again! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Trip
Even though we had a Tropical Storm, we still had a blast. The house was just as advertised, easy walk to the beach and a clean pool on site. We had 2 different neighbors during the trip with no problems. Plenty of room and will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to seeing you again! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

C. Gregory E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and location!
Very clean and had everything we needed and expect from a rental. Pool was great. Location was very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to seeing you again! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way!
Accurately describe. Pool was perfect and beach access perfect. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to seeing you again! Thank you!

4/10 Poor

Julie W., Bettendorf, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Bare Minimum
Disappointed in what was provided for this home. We were only given 1 kitchen cloth and 1 towel (that was technically a bath towel). No trash bags, no laundry detergent therefore we had to use the same (cheap and rough) towels over and over. No containers in kitchen to store any food made, no Saran, foil, coffee filters - just bare minimum. No supplies for the beach. Extra pillows but no pillowcases. Too bad because it’s a great location but won’t stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 11, 2021
Hi Julie, thanks for taking the time to write a review. Unfortunately, we were unable to substantiate the items that you listed. Our cleaning service provides the same number of towels and wash cloths for each stay. In this home, there are 10 towels, 12 wash cloths, dish towels, and hand towels left for each guest. We also furnish a starter kit for each guest that provides trash bags for each trash can, one laundry pod, one dishwasher pod, toilet paper in each bathroom, and paper towels in the kitchen. I double checked this particular home and there are Tupperware dishes for food storage in the cabinet next to the stove. Unfortunately, we are not able to leave plastic wrap and aluminum foil due to safety concerns from the sharp edges and the plastic wrap being a choking hazard. We do send out an email prior to arrival breaking these things out for each guest so that they will know what they need to bring/purchase to make sure they have everything they need on the trip. Most properties that we manage have a few beach supplies, but with so many items walking away so often we do not guarantee any of those items. This property is a fantastic home, private pool for just this duplex, deeded beach access, and an owner that truly cares about maintaining this property and making everyone's vacation the best that in can be. I really wish you'd reached out to us while you were in town because our management company would make sure that any and all concerns were addressed immediately. I'm sorry that you don't expect to come back but we hope that you reconsider and let us help make your next trip to Gulf Shores the best ever!

10/10 Excellent

LoriLynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for family vacation
We typically stay in a tower condo, but will now only stay here!! We love the location, & the condo was perfect for our family size. The beach was very convenient & the private pool was excellent! The condo had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to seeing you again! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Juli F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you so much! We are so happy to hear that your enjoyed your stay with us! Be sure and check out our great off season rates!

8/10 Good

Janice L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful time.
Had no trouble. It was great. Didn’t have internet at first but they fixed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Candace G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We loved our stay. The decor was update and nice, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was stocked well and made cooking easy. The pool was our favorite next to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of space. Close to Gulf.
The space was beautiful. It was right across the street from the Gulf. The pool was very comfortable and not crowded. We wish we could be there right now.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Great access to the beach with a wonderful pool on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Property was very nice and location was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
I am glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Briana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was a great location and away from the hustle and bustle which we LOVED! It was a very short walk to the beach and everything was so clean and nice! I would for sure stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Briana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was a great location and away from the hustle and bustle which we LOVED! It was a very short walk to the beach and everything was so clean and nice! I would for sure stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Tabitha P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is great
All the sheets on the beds were dirty when we arrived including visible stains on the sheets and bedding. We called the number provided and they dropped sheets off after I had already washed two sets myself including the mattress covers that were also visibly dirty. With that being said I was very dissatisfied and not what I wanted to walk into on a short vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hi, thanks for touching base. I'm sorry but we have to disagree. The sheets were off-white/cream color, they were BRAND NEW out of the package so there is no way they were dirty. Immediately when you called we offered to send out more fresh sheets to resolve your concerns and you did not want our cleaners to come make the beds so you asked that we leave the sheets outside the door. We tried to reach you while you were here to make sure there was nothing else we could do for you, we also reached out after your stay to discuss your concerns and have yet to hear back. I'm sorry that we were not able to get on the same page, there are times when that happens and we will continue to strive to impress all future guests. This owner takes a lot of pride is his house and makes sure it is one of the best rentals in our area.

8/10 Good

Jadea F.

May 2020
Nice house, needed some extra cleaning as we found lots of wrappers, beer pong balls, etc., behind tables and under beds. Sand still all over tile when we arrived. We were disappointed there we not TVs in all the bedrooms as advertised in review comments and reply from owner that it had been corrected and TVs were added. ( I emailed company with copy of review comment and got no reply) The duplex has great location and the beds were very comfortable. We loved the fenced in back yard, but we were unable to enjoy the pool since it was not heated....it was still cold due to cool temps at night and a windy week (unavoidable I know, but we would have paid for it to be heated, if possible. It would be nice to have a beach cart/wagon as you have to cross Beach Blvd to get to beach. Also, a list on fridge with trash pick up days, what the leave thermostat on when checking out, and local restaurant menus/ things to do guides would be nice. We loved having our dog there and are thankful for you allowing a pet friendly rental. Our toddler had a great time and it was nice to get away for a family get away.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hi, thanks for taking the time to write a review. Reviews always help us to improve and we appreciate the feedback. The cleaners have been addressed and we are inspecting the house regularly to make sure we don't have this problem again. All bedrooms now have new flat screen TV's and we have added some additional information to our check-in packets to help answer any of the questions you may have while you are staying. We are glad your family enjoyed the house, that is always our goal and we will continue to make updates to improve the quality and cleanliness of our house as we move forward. Thanks again for the review, we hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
This beach house was perfect! Very clean and conveniently located with easy access to the beach! It was everything we wanted!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Sun Dreams II East & West are 2 of our most popular units! We are thrilled that you loved it as much as we do! Come back and see us soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Celeste P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden surprise
This cute beach house was perfect for our move It has all of the amenities of home Property management company is professional and friendly. We enjoyed our time spent there
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us! Hope to have you back soon!

8/10 Good

Brandy D.

Nice, but NOT what we expected
Poole and Associates were very friendly to rent with! The condo was nice, but there were no TVs in 2 of the bedrooms. This was not good because our kids had expected to be able to have their Xbox in their room, but they had to use it in the living room, which made it to where no one else could watch tv. The queen bed upstairs was just 2 twin beds pushed together...definitely not the same as having a single queen bed. The chairs in the living room smelled a little like urine. This is a pet friendly condo, but I wouldn’t expect for it to smell like pee. Several of the electrical outlets did not work upon our arrival...not a huge deal, but it was 2 days before they were fixed. Overall, it was a nice place just needs a few updates and additions to make it better!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hi Brandy, thanks for the review. We always try to make ourselves available for our wonderful guests, so we do appreciate the kind words. This house is very nice and extremely well kept, the owner of the house takes great pride in it and also takes any complaints or suggestions very seriously. He recently purchased this house and was not aware of the king bed configuration and a new king bed has been purchased and installed, also, new TV's have been purchased and mounted in the two bedrooms. I actually went out personally to address your concerns and could not smell any urine on the chairs or anywhere else but we are having them professionally cleaned just in case. We do have the carpets and furniture professionally cleaned on a regular basis, it's very important especially in a pet friendly unit. We have addressed all problems that you reported, he also had the deck and handrails freshly painted, downstairs doors painted, and more. We certainly hope you return soon to experience the updates and changes that have been made. Together, the condo owner and Poole and Associates will strive to always exceed your expectations. Thanks so much for the review. See you next time

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Amazing place. The pool was very nice. House was extremely clean & a great location. Only thing I will say is if you are bringing your dogs be ware of sand spurs, other than that it was a perfect trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you!! Sand spurs can be a bit of a pain if you are not aware that they are there! We are pleased that you and your pups had such a great time! We do hope to have you back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
B-day vaca
The condo was perfect for my family, it was everything we expected and we couldn’t be happier. Access to beach and pool made the trip fantastic. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you!! We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your trip!

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in the gulf
It was easy as pie. The unit was clean and ready by the checkin time. This was important because it took 7 hours to get there. The only problem was not with the unit but with the walk in the sand to the beach. It is way to soft and everyone was complaining about how hard it was to move their beach equipment across the long walk to set up.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for the review. We are so happy to hear that you all had a great time. The city comes through and rakes the beaches nightly which sometimes can cause the sand to be very soft. Thank you for choosing Poole & Associates.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in the gulf
It was easy as pie. The unit was clean and ready by the checkin time. This was important because it took 7 hours to get there. The only problem was not with the unit but with the walk in the sand to the beach. It is way to soft and everyone was complaining about how hard it was to move their beach equipment across the long walk to set up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Laura A.

March 2019
Location was perfect. Easy walk to Beach, stores and restaurants. Sleeps 6-8, but not enough seating for 6 to sit for meals. The photo of the front room was misleading. If the weather had been bad, there would not have been room to people to congregate in any of the public areas. Front porch was nice, but again not enough seating. I was there with two friends and there was only seating for 2. We missed reclining lawn chairs in the back pool area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for your review and your suggestions; the owner has since added more seating. A new dining room table with 6 chairs, another table and lounge chairs to the pool area, also added was a table and chairs to the West side deck. The owner really appreciates all suggestions and wants to make each stay better than the last. Thank you for choosing Poole & Associates and we look forward to working with you in the future.