Title: Faxo's Retreat ~ Pet-Friendly, Outdoor/Kiddie Pools, Dock + $400 FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo + More Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Faxo's Retreat ~ Pet-Friendly, Outdoor/Kiddie Pools, Dock + $400 FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo + More Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44320000/44315300/44315234/4ad82b2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44320000/44315300/44315234/f2ee8db7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44320000/44315300/44315234/38613c15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44320000/44315300/44315234/ccdc8b49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44320000/44315300/44315234/4f3d8183.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Relax in the private pool or kiddie pool overlooking Little Lagoon at Faxo's Retreat. This three-bedroom home offers a large lagoon-side balcony, perfect for your morning coffee or sunset views. With a fully equipped kitchen and spacious living area, you'll feel right at home. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pool - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Faxo's Retreat ~ Pet-Friendly, Outdoor/Kiddie Pools, Dock + $400 FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo + More iTrip Vacations Beaches of Alabama proudly offers WORRY FREE BOOKING! Worry-Free Booking means GO AHEAD & BOOK TODAY - NO WORRIES if you need to cancel! At any time until a week before your stay, you can cancel your booking and WE WILL GIVE YOU 100% OF THE DEPOSIT BACK! Nope, we won't even keep the processing fee! Pinky promise! $400 in FREE Activities per day ~ See details below! Faxo's Retreat is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home located just one block from the Gulf of Mexico overlooking Little Lagoon. Just under a mile west of Hwy. 59. The home features a private pool (not heated) and kiddie pool overlooking the lagoon. PET FRIENDLY- Two dogs 35 lbs or less will be allowed in this home. If you are bringing a pet, please let us know, and there will be a $150/per-dog, non-refundable pet fee added to your stay. If any additional cleaning is needed, your credit card will be billed. • Enjoy your morning coffee or relax on the large lagoon-side balcony for the sunset. There is even a covered patio underneath the home for those steamy summer evenings. • The kitchen is fully equipped with everything that you need in your home away from home, with granite countertops and stainless appliances. The dining area seats six, and there are four bar stools for additional seating. • The living area has a sofa sleeper • The primary bedroom has a king-size bed and balcony access • The first guest room has a king-size bed and balcony access • The second guest room features two sets of twin-size bunk beds. \*Children six years or younger should not be permitted on the top bunk. • The bonus room has two twin-size day beds with plenty of natural lighting, balcony access, and a beautiful view of Little Lagoon. • No waiting in long lines for check-in or check-out with keyless entry! You will need to provide your own propane for the BBQ grill. \*\*\*ROOM UNDERNEATH HOUSE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE\*\*\* \*NON SMOKING \*MINIMUM AGE TO RENT IS 25 \*MUST CALL FOR MONTHLY AVAILABILITY \*THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY ITRIP VACATIONS ALABAMA BEACHES $400 FREE Activities Daily-Guests will receive one complimentary admission to our select activities per day. You can go to every one of these activities every day, and one person will be free per day. Additional guests will pay full price. Admissions are non-cumulative and non-transferable. Unused admissions expire daily. So yes, you may choose to go fishing in the morning (one person is free), then golf at lunch (one person is free), and then go to the zoo that afternoon (one person is free). Or you may choose to go to the zoo in the morning with the kids (one person is free), and your husband can play golf (one person is free) and then meet that afternoon to go on the dolphin cruise (one person is free.) You may do some or all of these select activities every day, and one of your parties is free every day. These activities are yours to use if you choose to do so at no additional cost or obligation. \*Does not apply to monthly reservations, and some activities are seasonal Due to recent incidents of credit card fraud, we have implemented additional security measures to protect our guests and ensure a smooth check-in process. If you are booking a reservation to arrive within the next 48 hours, we kindly request that you provide us with a copy of your ID and credit card. The name on these documents must match the name on the reservation. We must receive these documents by the close of business on the day that you booked your reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Dock - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76250000/76248400/76248351/26da4447.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MODERN PEARL-PRIVATE HEATED POOL-OCEAN & SUNSET VIEW-KING BEDS-BEACH ACCESS-WIFI Gulf Shores - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=76248351&PinnedHotelID=76248351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19870000/19860300/19860298/235eed57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Bedroom/3 Bath With Gorgeous Pool Steps Away From Beach. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 6499 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.24884%2C-87.70450&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NnNTn-Jy0cscLknw_yuCjQjmy3M=) Gulf Shores, AL #### What's nearby - Gulf Shores Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Gulf State Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles #### Getting around - Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 59 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive - ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Catch - ‬15 min walk - ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive - ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Faxo's Retreat ~ Pet-Friendly, Outdoor/Kiddie Pools, Dock + $400 FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo + More pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Faxo's Retreat ~ Pet-Friendly, Outdoor/Kiddie Pools, Dock + $400 FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo + More? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Faxo's Retreat ~ Pet-Friendly, Outdoor/Kiddie Pools, Dock + $400 FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo + More? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Faxo's Retreat ~ Pet-Friendly, Outdoor/Kiddie Pools, Dock + $400 FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo + More located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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