Silver Dunes West

This is a great rental, the location is just wonderful, can't beat being a few steps from the beach, very quiet, family friendly. The property management company was great, very helpful and quick to respond.
Now regarding the cleaning...not great! Dishes were put away dirty, had to wash them all. Cabinets were greasy and sticky, doors visibly dirty, couches so dirty that you would not want to sit on (had to cover with sheets or blankets), floors still had sand from the previous guests. Bathrooms were fairly clean, clean linens and towels. One vacuum cleaner shared with the next door rental, but it does not work well, so we had to sweep the entire house. I get that you pay for the beach, but for the cost I would expect a cleaner home. Those couches and the rug need to be either cleaned or replaced asap. Overall great house and location, just in need of some upgrades and more/better cleaning.

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Two adults and 4 kids had the best time. Location was great and secluded. I bit of a drive from the major grocery but otherwise wonderful. The accommodations were clean and well equipped. No issues at all!

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We loved Silver Dunes West!!! The house was clean, and well equipped!!!

It was about 20 yards frome the back of the house to the beautiful beach!

I highly recommend this house and location!!!

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The distance from house to ocean water was tops. Our little ones could get back and forth for lunch and breaks and it was awesome not having to drag things down to the beach. Superb location. The unit had plenty of room for 4 adult and 3 children. Loved having a pool to go to as well. Used it almost everyday. Beach was never overcrowded. We recommend this location and would happily stay again.

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We took a group vacation here and it was great. There’s plenty of room. 4 bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, and 2 decks to view the ocean. It’s a really great location and a good price m!

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The place is a duplex, so there will be people sharing your beach access. We could hardly hear the neighbors, some foot stomps but that was it. The house was as described in the listing. It is not elegant but is nice. The open floor plan on the 1st level was perfect for us with a toddler. The wood on the stairs and back deck worn and probably need to be replaced soon. There is a coffee pot, blender and a half working toaster. There were a couple of cockroaches but they hung out on the walls and kept to themselves. The beach is literally right off the back steps and we couldn't ask for a better location. There are a couple of local restaurants doing take out, we used them once but ended up taking out from the main beach areas in Gulf Shores. The beach got busier than we expected. People were setting up chairs and umbrellas right in front of the house by 7-8 am each day. There are two public access points not far from the house so people walk from those points to fill in front of the house. We recommend getting out there with your stuff early to save a spot in front of the house. There are no condiments, no beach chairs so bring any luxuries of home that you need/want.

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Great place for the family

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Silver Dunes West was great. Spacious, plenty of seating in the living room area. Kitchen was large enough to allow several people doing things at once.
Bedrooms were large with plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. The deck that overlooked the beach was great. We spent a lot of time talking and laughing and just enjoying our vaca.
We are Looking forward to next year.

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Silver Dunes West was great. Spacious, plenty of seating in the living room area. Kitchen was large enough to allow several people doing things at once.
Bedrooms were large with plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. The deck that overlooked the beach was great. We spent a lot of time talking and laughing and just enjoying our vaca.
We are Looking forward to next year.

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Great house with steps from the deck that take you straight to the beach. No long walks to get to the sand and water. Wonderful main living area with open space - great for family gatherings. This is our 2nd year to stay at this property and we were very please. Home was very, very clean.

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We like the location and home. We were expecting the mattresses to be better as they were in same condition as last year. Also, icemaker in kitchen still does not work. will consider other locations next time as same issues existed in our prior visit in 2018.

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We like the location and home. We were expecting the mattresses to be better as they were in same condition as last year. Also, icemaker in kitchen still does not work. will consider other locations next time as same issues existed in our prior visit in 2018.

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Wonderful living room seating for tv viewing and swiveling to watch the waves. Space for multiple cooks in the kitchen and 9 bar stools! I’ve maker did not work

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This was honestly one of the best houses we have stayed in. Customer service was top notch! Plenty of room for 10 of us! The upstairs balcony view was my favorite place to be! We watched dolphins everyday we were there. We loved being away from all the hustle and bustle of town and away from all the crowds. We seriously had our own little slice of heaven on the beach even tho there were other people around. My only suggestions would be for better outside furniture on the top and bottom porches, larger TV's in rooms and a TV in the bunk room. None of those would stop me from renting this place again tho, just a suggestion ;) Look forward to being able to come back! Thanks for sharing Silver Dunes with my family and friends!

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We had a good time. the place was pretty good. you can hear the neighbors walking around. the deck had missing spindles but maintenance fixed it. the cleaning people sprayed overwhelming air freshener that was pretty awful but it got better as it went on. I loved the location, the beach, and the master bedroom. the beds in the other double rooms were bad. they squeak really badly and we could not sleep in them.

The house was clean and beach access was awesome. My only complaints is two of the beds are like sleeping on a rock, the refrigerator did not cool well, there was a problem with tiny ants. Made it ok though. Would stay again. Highly recommend.

The house was clean and beach access was awesome. My only complaints is two of the beds are like sleeping on a rock, the refrigerator did not cool well, there was a problem with tiny ants. Made it ok though. Would stay again. Highly recommend.

Overall we had a wonderful time at Silver Dunes West. There was plenty of space for 3 families and it was only a 50 foot walk to the beach. The unit it was very clean upon arrival and had nice decor, it was also well appointed. There was plenty of kitchenware for cooking if you wanted to do that. One thing to keep in mind is that this unit is about a 15-20 minute drive from Gulf Shores, so the restaurant/Store choices in the area a few. There were a couple of things that may need looking into once is the Queen size beds in the secondary bedroom, they were very firm and noisy. Also the refrigerator didn't seem to get things as cold as you'd think, now that could be the constant opening. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would consider renting again.

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Overall we had a wonderful time at Silver Dunes West. There was plenty of space for 3 families and it was only a 50 foot walk to the beach. The unit it was very clean upon arrival and had nice decor, it was also well appointed. There was plenty of kitchenware for cooking if you wanted to do that. One thing to keep in mind is that this unit is about a 15-20 minute drive from Gulf Shores, so the restaurant/Store choices in the area a few. There were a couple of things that may need looking into once is the Queen size beds in the secondary bedroom, they were very firm and noisy. Also the refrigerator didn't seem to get things as cold as you'd think, now that could be the constant opening. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would consider renting again.

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We wanted a quiet family vacation with our two young children and two sets of grandparents- this was the perfect place! All the bedrooms were a good size and the house was in great condition, especially since it was the end of the season. A walk of only 29 yards or so to the perfect beach, short walk to the pool, and a well-stocked house- couldn't ask for much more!

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Despite a little confusion due to our neighbors early move in, it was everything my group was looking for! But Asleigh helped both sides and it worked out perfectly. We had more than enough room for six adults. We were steps to the beach. It was quiet even with a houseful of girls next door. We wish we had known we needed to bring more supplies as we all flew in from different states. I can't wait to return personally.

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Beautiful and spacious home with an amazing view of the ocean. My kids, grandkids and I had a blast. It was so convenient being able to walk out the back door to the beach/ocean. The pools were very nice and clean as well. The house was well stocked with everything you could need for an extended stay. We cooked daily and had everything we needed to prepare and eat our meals. Great location!

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We stayed at the Silver Dunes West with 2 other families over the 4th of July holiday. The house was perfect. It was super close to the water and far enough away from the main area of Gulf Shores to make it a relaxing vacation. We've already looked at booking again next year.

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We had an amazing vacation experience. Relax on the Beach was very attentive to our concerns and the property was very well-kept and comfortable. We enjoyed the house greatly, especially being able to walk right onto the beach and hear the ocean all night, and we even were able to see dolphins from our balcony! We very much enjoyed the Ft. Morgan beach, which was dog-friendly and which our pup loved too.

The place was great and everything we needed! It was nice we knew the people staying in the other side in case the house didn't have things we needed. Everything was wonderful!! Beach is nice and clean and the pool is very close! Only issue we had is that one of our couples forgot their wallet was in the car, didn't pick it and someone stole it! Make sure to lock up your vehicle, because they took the wallet and all their money. Puts a damper on vacation, but the police officer said it happens! The officer was very nice and gave the guys some great fishing spots to try! Overall amazing place. I would definitely return!

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We had an awesome time in Silver Dunes West! The house was clean and neat when we arrived, and had everything we needed. I would only recommend one thing and that would be to upgrade the mattress in the master and the other balacony rooms. Other than that we will be back!

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My husband and I treated all our children, a friend, and my brother, to a week at the beach. We had stayed at Silver Dunes West last year, and loved the home. It's roomy, right on the water, and comfortable. This year, the TV's were updated, and everyone was very happy about that. The one downside to this home is that it is a duplex. Last year, we didn't have neighbors. This year, our neighbors the first few days were amazing. Our young children played together, and everyone respected normal bedtimes, etc. Unfortunately, the last few days our neighbors were loud, noisy, and rude. Screaming at all hours of the night, two nights in a row, banging doors, literally at times the beds we were trying to sleep in shook from the commotion next door. We did contact the management company, and they did what they could. They were professional to us, but they couldn't stop the crazy shenanigans next door. As much as my family loves this home, we will not rent it again. It's a shame, but these people ruined our stay.

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Great place right on the beach. There are some cracks and paint chips, but it is right on the beach so the elements hit these houses pretty hard. We had arrived on a day were a severe storm had just passed through and one of the porch railings was starting to fall off. I sent the report on the rental app and the repair guy came the next morning. really great waking up with the view from the room and the sound of the water.

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I brought my 5 young kids for Spring break, ages 6-11. We LOVED this home. It was perfect for kids, easy peasy access to the beach (the kids could walk back and forth on their own), the rooms were big and clean! We had an amazing experience and didn't want to leave. We even extended our stay another night :)

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Proximity to the beach was great, so inconvenient for us and our young kids. The house was well-kept and very spacious, plenty of sleeping room. Lots of wlcomies and windows the view the ocean. The kitchen was well stocked and plenty of room to sit around for family meals. We rarely left the home/beach! This area is much more secluded than the more touristy Gulf Shores (about 25 min away). The beach wasn't empty, but most days were a handful of families from the nearby homes. This location is a duplex, but another family shared the other location during our stay. Very positive experience!!

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Great trip! Great house and location! Perfection and will be back!!! Everyone had an absolute blast!! Thank you so much for the suggestions.
Theresa

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overall good experience

overall good experience

overall good experience

Overall we had a great stay. The location was perfect! As for the house itself, the kitchen counters were hard to clean because of all the grout between the tiles. The fridge was too small so we had to go to the store multiple times. More hooks/bars are needed for towels in the bathrooms. We loved having an ice machine. That was an awesome amenity! We enjoyed hanging out on the large deck at night. A grill would have been nice. We've never rented a beach house that didn't have a grill until now.

The location of the rental was fantastic. We walked out the door and onto the beach. The residence itself could use some updating. The kitchen was spacious but there were holes in the tile grouting. Also, the carpet was old and stained. Since this is a duplex you could feel the renters on the other side going up and down the stairs in the house. It actually shook the pictures on the walls. We had to call the property manager out three times and they were very prompt and responsive. I would recommend the property to someone who doesn't have to have 5 star accomendations.

The house was spacious, easy access to beach, amazing sunset views. Definitely worth the stay and great for families.

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