If you are looking for a stay that is "in the scene" this is not for you. This place is a very quiet, gated community, resort style community that is kind of secluded amongst other rental houses. The pictures were deceiving about the view but it was still very pretty. You can either walk about a half mile down the private gated road or drive around to the gated entry and drive down there to the beach. I would definitely recommend a beach wagon! The pool was nice as was the hot tub and gym, but hours were only 8a-8p, which in the summer time for the kids that don't like or can't enjoy the ocean waves or sun, is not open long enough. I would recommend opening it back up til 10p. There is also a security guard that walks the perimeter at intervals to ensure everyone's safety and enforce rules. Everyone was very friendly. They have tents, umbrellas, and chairs that are rentable on the beach. Advise: rent them for the time you are there, not by the day. Now, plan on it being about $200 for the week, give or take a little bit for the number of chairs you need. Take your own toilet paper and paper towels, or just buy everything (food) at the Walmart at gulf shores. You will have to plan on driving about 20-30 mins for anything convenient or to go to the store but it's doable. Check the times and prices for the ferry ride. You may only take it once or twice during the stay to do some activities on dauphin island. We had 5 people and it was $42 one way and $18 coming back. There's a ferry about every 45 mins, but one hauls 28 vehicles and one hauls 18, so you may not make it Everytime you are in line. Areal Restaurant suggestion: mellow mushroom (pizza, Foley AL) pirate's (dauphin island), the crab trap (Perdido key), and McGuire's (Pensacola). Perdido key has tons of souvenir shops, esp souvenir city.
Needless to say we enjoyed our stay!