WELCOME TO SERENITY BEACH! We live close to Gulf Shores, visit several times a year to keep our condo in tip top shape. We pride ourselves in being very responsive and striving to exceed your expectations (peep our reviews!). In addition to being completely updated (thanks pandemic and Hurricane Sally!) here are a few perks of staying with us:
DEN/LIVING AREA:
🔹Floor to ceiling glass with breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico
🔹Brand new Vizio 50 inch ultra high definition, smart TV - stream Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu Plus, Pandora and more!
🔹Professionally decorated with upscale beach theme and Pottery Barn bedding
🔹Brand new queen size sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress
🔹Family friendly board games, beach toys and chairs included!
MASTER SUITE:
🔹Gorgeous floor to ceiling glass providing full views of the Gulf of Mexico from the comfort of your bed
🔹King sized bed with plush Pottery Barn bedding
🔹37 inch flat screen SMART TV
🔹Access to the oversized balcony from the Master suite
🔹Dressing area with double vanity sinks
🔹Walk in closet
🔹Jacuzzi jetted, whirlpool, soaker tub
🔹Oversized walk in tiled shower with Kohler shower system, adjustable head, hand wash holder and dream spray
BALCONY:
🔹Private 8x24 balcony stretching from the den to the Master suite
🔹Comfortable outdoor seating and pillows to enjoy the sunrise or the sunset
🔹Plywood table seating enjoy dinner under the stars
OVERSIZED BUNK ROOM:
🔹Spacious floor plan
🔹Professionally built in twin/double bunk beds (comfortably sleeps 3)
🔹Flat screen, mounted TV
🔹Comfortable bedding with extra pillows and blankets
🔹Second full bath directly across the hall
KITCHEN:
🔹Enjoy beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico while preparing meals or enjoying a cocktail
🔹Small and large appliance including crock pot, knife block, dinnerware, cookware, utensils, blender, gumbo pot and a wine opener!
🔹Counter seating
🔹KEURIG and drip coffee pot, toaster, blender and all the small appliances you need
🔹Stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher)
LIGHTHOUSE AMENITIES:
🔹Two oversized pools (one zero entry) with fountains and splash pad perfect for the smallest and oldest travelers
🔹Indoor, heated pool
🔹Two Gulf facing hot tubs
🔹Chaise loungers for sunning on the deck surrounding both pools
🔹Beach chairs and umbrellas available to rent year round from the City of Gulf Shores
🔹Sauna
🔹BBQ grilling area on East and West ends of the building
🔹Gulf facing full workout facility
🔹Ice machine that accepts debit cards
🔹Ground floor storage for inflatable beach toys
🔹On site management and security 24 hours/day
🔹Wrist band access to ensure only Lighthouse guests enjoy our amenities
LAGNIAPPE:
🔹Keyless entry system for ease of access (we have real keys, too, if that's your preference!)
🔹Stackable washer and dryer
🔹Ironing board and iron
🔹Wireless, high speed internet is always free!
🔹List of our family favorites which include recommendations for restaurants, shopping, entertainment, water sports etc.
🔹In addition to regularly scheduled cleanings, we have our condo professionally cleaned from top to bottom twice a year to ensure it's always in tip top shape!
Thank you for considering our home away from home. We look forward to answering any questions you may have. If you are looking for two condos for your stay or the dates you are looking for are not available, please take a look at our other condo, unit #517, at www.vrbo.com/1620492.
If you ever consider traveling to the great Smoky Mountains, please keep us in mind. We are excited to share our brand new mountain chalet in 🍁🍂Pigeon Forge, TN! 🍁🍂 The cabin is a gorgeous 6 bed/8 bath mountain chalet with breathtaking mountain views and sleeps 22 comfortably. We spared no expense to have every imaginable amenity available including an indoor pool, a hot tub, a full game room, a full movie theater and oversized dual balconies with a built in fire pit. We even include a complimentary s'mores bar! We'd love to host you there too! www.vrbo.com/1894872.
*Please note that the Lighthouse HOA requires all guests to purchase a parking pass from security upon arrival. The price is $50/car for the duration of your stay and guests are limited to two passes per visit.
*The Lighthouse is a smoke free facility and you must be 25 years of age to rent here. Absolutely no refunds if your age is misrepresented, you smoke or disturb other guests*
**As an additional layer of security and to ensure our common areas are maintained and used by our guests only, guests ages 12 and older will be required to wear red wristbands inside our gated common areas during peak summer months. Writstbands are provided by security upon arrival. If you need additional wrist bands please proceed to the office on the 2nd floor. Wristbands must be worn from March - October - our busiest season - to ensure the exclusivity of our resort. Thank you for your cooperation in this regard!**
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: (if you're question is not answered here, please feel free to email me)
1. What Linens are included? – We provide linens for beds, bath towels, wash cloths and a few throw blankets. Please bring your own beach towels.
2. What household supplies are provided? – We get you started with 1 paper towel roll, 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 soap per bathroom, 1 mini dish detergent, 1 dishwasher pod, 1 laundry detergent pod, 1 kitchen trash bag, 1 trash liner per bathroom and travel/hotel size hand soap.
3. What does the kitchen include? –The kitchen is stocked with everything you would expect in a normal kitchen plus a blender, toaster, slow cooker, various size pots & pans, wine glasses, a Keurig, and a regular coffee pot. We also provide salt, pepper and sugar.
4. Do you provide a grill? – There are charcoal grills on the East and West sides of the property. We have the tools you just need charcoal.
5. Do you allow pets? – No. Under no circumstances do we allow pets. Service animals are accepted with accompanying paperwork.
6. What amenities are on site? – We have 3 pools, two hot tubs, a sauna and a gym. The two outdoor pools are olympic sized and the indoor pool is heated.
7. When is final payment due? - 45 days before check in, no exceptions.
8. Can we split payments? – Yes, you may request two or three payment plans.
9. When will I get the address and condo access info? - Address, door code, and helpful hints about Gulf Shores will be sent in a separate email after final payment is made at least a week before your stay and often sooner. This digital guidebook is shareable and we suggest you download it on your phone for ease of reference.
10. What time is check-in and check-out? – You may check in any time after 4 pm and you must checkout prior to 10am on the day of your departure. Late check out fees do apply.
11. How do cancellations work? - Cancellations or shortened stays that are made more than 60 days prior to the arrival date will be fully refunded. Cancellations or changes that are made within 60 days of the arrival date are non-refundable.
12. Do you provide travel insurance? - No. If cancellation is a concern, we recommend the purchase of Cancellation Protection from CSA (this does not go through us). CSA can be reached at 1-800-349-8218.
13. Can I cancel if the weather is bad? – Cancellations due to weather will not be refunded unless it is a Category 1 or above named hurricane. See Rental Agreement.
14. What TV package / channels do you provide? – We have a SMART TV and provide the highest package that our cable provider has. This includes premium movie channels and sports channels, including HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, TMC, Starz, Starz Encore, NFL Redzone, and all the sports Networks.
15. What type of internet to you provide? – We provide unlimited cable internet with high speed Wi-Fi. Password is provided with check in information.
16. Do you ever reduce the stated prices – On occasion, if upcoming unsold dates remain, we may reduce prices for those unsold dates. That will already be reflected in the pricing that you see here.
17. Are there any days where Check-in or Check-out is not permitted? - The only 2 days that we do not allow check-in or check-out is Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. Peak season we require turn over on Saturdays.
18. What amenities do you provide in the condo? - Family friendly games, DVDs, beach toys, beach chairs, headlamps for sand crabbing and beach wagon. We do not guarantee those items because, on occasion, they have been lost, broken or stolen. We replace them on every trip there but cannot guarantee the amount available on any particular date. More often than not, our guests leave things better than they found them!
19. What additional items should we bring: - pool towels, sunscreen, goggles, extra paper towels, toilet paper, trash liners, paper plates, seasonings, foil or ziplock bags.
20. Ice?- The Lighthouse has an ice machine in the parking garage on your way to the beach. It accepts credit cards.
21. Parking? - Two per reservation. Parking passes must be purchased from security upon arrival. The cost is $50/car and the pass is good for the duration of your stay.
22. Baby gear rental: https://www.babyquip.com?a=a1c050c
