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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10144.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel

Everyone needs a little R&R every now and then. The Reef & Reel provides plenty of rest and relaxation. The beach is only 100 yards from the front door by way of the boardwalk beach access across the street. Little Lagoon is only 50 yards out the back door, where you will find your very own boat slip. This property provides a fishing dock, private sandy beach area on the lagoon, and a small community pool. This house has it all! Located 3.7 miles from the intersection of Hwy 59 on West Beach Blvd, you are close to the great restaurants and shopping but yet in a very quiet part of Gulf Shores.
Right out the front door of this house you will find a breath taking view of the Gulf of Mexico. The back deck has a great view of Little Lagoon. This lagoon is famous for record catches of spotted trout, red fish, flounder, and stingrays. Our family favorite is catching blue crab. Of course, you can clean your fish at the fish cleaning station at the pier, which goes out into the lagoon. Have your own boat? You can keep it in the waters during your stay using the private boat slip. You can enjoy access to the community swimming pool. This is NOT a condo ... this is your own house. It is very hard to find a 3 bedroom, 3 bath house with a great gulf view, a lagoon for fishing, a swimming pool, and lots of privacy!
The home sleeps 10 with 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, a queen sleeper sofa, and 2 twin roll-away beds. There are also 3 full baths. Two bedrooms and two baths are upstairs and both have incredible views of the gulf that open onto a large deck. The third bedroom and bath are downstairs with a deck looking out onto the lagoon. There are tables and chairs on all of the decks. Also, you will find on the first floor a kitchen, eating area, living room, and laundry room. Sliding doors take you from the living room onto a deck overlooking the gulf. The living room has ample sitting options. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need. There is a 47" high definition TV in the living room and high definition TVs in each bedroom. Oversized vans nor campers will fit under the house. There is only 3 parking spaces available under the house.

Property manager

Shannon & Tom Martin, Jessica & John Boroff
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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Waterville USA - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy a little R&R at the Reef & Reel located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Great location

Very nice accommodations with convenient access to beach and pool
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

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

Great place to stay!!

We had a great family vacation. Would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

brad u.

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

Great location

We loved the location of this property. Very short walk to the beach even though it is across the street. Everything was as advertised and owner was very pleasant to deal with. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Spring break getaway Tell us about your stay

Location was really nice. Easy beach access. Only recommendation would be replacing the gas grill.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

gina g.

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

Family vacation

Was a nice house in good location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

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

Beach vacay

We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Christmas Vaca

Wonderful property, great location! Owners were great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Chris H.

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

Great location

Great location. Very short walk to the beach and lagoon. Away from the busy area but close enough to get there quick. The house is a little dated but we had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Excellent

Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Oasis in the south.

We all had a wonderful time, everything you need from rest to recreation is all available. Short distance to the lagoon and gulf shoreline. Gas grill was ready and clean. A BIG Time was had
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Fun at the reef and reel!!

We felt lucky to find this place at the last minute for our spring break. Very satisfied with the home. We had everything we needed. For a good time. Loved gulf shores and the beach. Would rent this property again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin and Beth S.

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

Close to perfect

This property was perfect for what we needed for our travel party. It was cozy and had all of the amenities necessary to make our stay comfortable. We had one slight appliance issue, but after a quick message to the host, a repairman was out to fix it and we were good as new afterwards. The only thing negative about the stay was we wish the patio had better outdoor lighting for sitting on the patio after sunset. The washer was fun to work with as it tends to travel while washing, but still works and did what it needed to do. We would definitely choose this host and property again for our next trip. 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Great

We had a wonderful time! The walk to the beach was easy and the beaches were over crowded. Having to dock in the back and small beach areas made for a good break and we got to adventure the bay side waters seeing crabs and fishing. The only negative was the room not being ready when we arrived at 4 but overall we had a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

leshia s.

review of the southern cross

My family of 11 just returned from a weeks vacation at the Southern Cross. The house is spacious, even for 11 of us, we had plenty of room. The unobstructed view of the ocean is priceless. It is perfect for families, close to everything, but far enough away from the crowds. Our kids caught lots of crabs and even fed Lucky the heron at the lagoon. The beach is just a short walk across the street. The house was clean and well maintained. The front patio door was a challenge to open for our little ones, but its a heavy door. We would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Perfect Beach House for Our Family!

Reef and Reel could not have been more perfect for our first family vacation to the beach! The listing was so accurate. The house was so close to the beach and we loved watching the ocean from the balcony while we drank coffee. We even saw dolphins swimming one morning from the balcony - so cool! The house was clean and decorated so nicely with beachy decor. We especially loved the set up- grandparents stayed on the first level with their own bathroom, while my family of four stayed in the two bedrooms upstairs. Each room having its own bathroom was amazing and access to a washer and dryer was so convenient. The big comfy sectional was also so nice in the living room because of all 6 of us could be seated comfortably (for some reason, that tends to be lacking in other houses we’ve rented or looked at). My kids (2 and 6) loved all of the beach toys provided. It was also fun to take the kids to the pool or down to the lagoon in the evening after a long day at the beach. The owner was so responsive to any needs or questions. We couldn’t stop, and can’t stop talking about how much we loved staying at Reef and Reel and hope to come back again for our next beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David & Susan V., Jonesboro, AR

Very nice, good locations/bonus access to Little Lagoon

Our family of 8 (age range 65yrs. to 11months) was very comfortable here. The entire property commons were always very clean and offered great beach access, nice pool area and dock with crabbing/fishing. Our particular unit had comfy beds and adequate kitchen conveniences. Every bedroom had it's own private bathroom, which was great. The large couch/sofa sleeper was not comfortable to sit or sleep on, even for our college age son, but we didn't try the single couch/sleeper. The microwave door needs repair, but does work. Much time was spent on the deck overlooking the beach, which has an unobstructed view of the beach -- HEAVEN!!! -- of an evening into the late hours, so a better patio set w/umbrella would have been nice, but there was plenty of seating and the latch locked gate to the stairs was a blessing for our 11m old. A rep from the cleaner crew stopped in upon our arrival to make sure things were to our liking and the owner contacted us within our first 24hrs to make sure everything was ok. An a/c serviceman was sent to double check the unit's working order -- in the hot afternoons with a lot of in/out activity the unit's temp would get up to 75/76, but always cooled down to the 72 set temp when sun went down and was always comfortable temps for sleeping -- and was very polite and pleasant to deal with. This area was far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the commercial area of GS, but a quick drive to get to anything and has a jogging/walking/biking lane along both sides of the road. Overall, this is a great property in a great location that could use some repairs/updates, but was a memory maker for our first all family vacation and we would highly recommend visiting Southern Cross or renting from the owner's other two properties. David & Susan V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

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

Wonderful Getaway Spot

WeWe loved our stay here - the boardwalk made access to the beach very easy and we also loved the fishing dock in the back of the property. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable and clean. There were lots of chairs and beach items in the storage area that we could use. We were about 3 miles from the main drag which meant the beach itself was not as crowded but it was still convenient to go to restaurants and shopping. We loved this place and I can't say enough good things. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Amy B.

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

Fun Family Getaway

Our family of 4 met up with my sister’s family of three. Overall, the house was great. It was stocked with everything you need to get started on vacation. The location was perfect for beach going because we had private access; however, it is a little further down so you can’t really walk to anything. We enjoyed having the pool to relax in after the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Perfect location!

You get the best of both worlds - beach on one side and fishing and the most beautiful views on the other. Our family had the best time relaxing and making the best memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

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

Great house and great location!!

House was great and very cozy. Closeness to beach was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber O.

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

Great house for a large family

We stayed for 7 nights and it was a great experience. The house is across the street from the beach but it is very easy to cross and we have 6 kids, 4 of them are little. Our big kids loved the lagoon area and riding bikes that house provided. There were also plenty of beach items and toys as well. The kitchen was very well stocked and we had plenty of room for our family of 10! We had one small issue during our stay, the AC was having a hard time keeping up. I contacted Shannon after-hours and she responded quickly and had someone out the next day. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

Great place

Great place - kids always have fun
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

Great location

Property was just as described. Being right across the street from the beach was the best part. Owner responded immediately to the one request we had. Garbage disposal didn’t work which caused the sink to back up but no biggie. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mallory R.

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

Best of all worlds!

Beach, Pool, & Bay Loved it all! Great neighborhood and very nice house!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Family Vacation

I would definitely book again, great location, beach access right across the road & the beds were so comfortable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Shannon & Tom Martin, Jessica & John Boroff

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Our story began in 1984, when Tom’s family moved to Colorado Springs, where he became neighbors with John. Both just freshmen in high school, little did they know that would be the start of a friendship that would last a lifetime. After high school, both moved to different states, but always kept in touch. Eventually John and Jessica moved to Alabama to finish college along with Tom and Shannon and all four graduated from Auburn University in Montgomery. Through high school, moving to different states, starting college, meeting their future wives, and now raising children together, the friendship has survived 39 years. John and Jessica have made a career of caring for others. Both being nurses, they run their own health care company in Auburn and have 2 children, Kayla and Jabe. Kayla attends Troy University where she is majoring in nursing. Jabe is a freshmen at Enterprise State Community College where he is playing baseball. Tom is a successful salesman and Shannon is a retired elementary school teacher. They have one son who is an electrician. We have hopes of all retiring in the near future and enjoying a life at our “Happy Place”, the Beach.

Why they chose this property

We all love spending the day on the beach and the night on the dock fishing.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests