Paola is amazing ! Great service to me and my friends…read more She knows sizes brands of shirts. Always spot on with help

We played Cypress Bend last year and Cotton Creek this year. Everything is great all around from…read morethe clubhouse, the staff, to the beverage ladies. The air conditioned beverage cart we saw this year was impressive. Conditions were very good with consistent greens which is always a plus. My only complaint is the cost but to be fair, all the greens fees in this area (multiple courses) have increased 10-20% from last year based on my recollection.

A family home built in 1882 by a local fisherman on the Bon Secour river. A beautiful estate well…read morekept throughout the years. Offering tours for $5 or come in to look around. Now available as a wedding venue as well. With various rooms being used as a Bridal and Groom suite. A large outdoor backyard with a pavilion in construction. This place is gorgeous, offering a glimpse at old life in the south. Improvements are constantly being made to keep the legacy of the Swift-Cole family living on.

Swift-Coles Historic Home, in Bon Secour, AL, initial construction was in1882, is a 6000 sq ft…read morestunning old home with 3500 sq ft of porches with swings and fans, love it. It's filled with beautiful period antiques, some which are familiar to me from my granny's home, that immediately transported me back my childhood. The grounds are beautiful with large Magnolia trees and 120 yr old Live Oak trees with Spanish moss everywhere and there's Azaleas, Hydrangeas and a variety of other plants and shrubs. The grounds all around are meticulously maintained giving the property vibrant look and appeal. Originally it was the home of Charles and Susan Swift and their 11 children, it was purchased in 1976 by Nik Coles. Before his death in 2007, he bequeathed the home to the Baldwin County Historic Development Commission. In 2009 the home was opened to the public and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A debt of gratitude is owed to Mr. Nik Coles for his contributions in saving one of the most colorful and outstanding examples of the turn of the century Gulf Coast architecture in our community. The Swift-Coles Historic Home is now open to the public for summer tours. The guided tours leads visitors through the 16 room historic tidewater mansion and grounds to experience how life along the Bon Secour River would have been nearly 100 years ago. There's lots of legends and lore about this place being haunted, many about the deceased displeasure with the renovations. I have been here several times and the last was recently with #1 son and my neighbor Claudine for a late night paranormal investigation with Panhandle Paranormal Group. It indeed was very cool! For more information about tours and current events call (251) 949-5550 or visit their Facebook page at: https://facebook.com/Swift-Coles-Historic-Home-544364585730248/ Bottom line: A lovely piece of history, it's not Mount Vernon but it's lovely.

Waterway Village has begun to take shape along both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway and a unique…read moredowntown atmosphere is transforming some of Gulf Shores' most historic real estate. Its pedestrian friendly design features quaint streets with tree-lined sidewalks, decorative lamp posts and inviting seating areas offering residents and visitors a year-round destination to dine, shop and play.  Waterway Village has a rich history. Gulf Shores was originally settled as a small fishing village in the 1850s, and the Intracoastal Waterway's completion in 1937 played a crucial role in the area's development. Today, Waterway Village is part of a community resilience strategy to preserve the historic working waterfront heritage. Currently there's fine establishments here like Acme Oyster House, Tacky Jack's, The Sloop, Big Beach Brewery, LuLu's and more. The area continues to evolve, with a new pedestrian bridge spanning the intercoastal waterway, Legendary Marina and Yacht Club will be opening soon, and a big beautiful Margaritaville is beginning construction shortly, and a proposed new development, 24 Canal Place, aiming to further enhance Waterway Village. BTW LuLu's is owned and operated by Jimmy Buffett's sister Lucy and will be within walking distance of one another, cool.  The City of Gulf Shores hosts the Waterway Village Series, featuring live music every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. from March 7 to April 11, 2024 which is a free event that  includes food trucks, beverages, and extended hours at the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, where attendees can appreciate local art. We attended several of these, most recently to rock out with 2 groups, Jamell Richardson and Joslyn & The Sweer Compression.  The area continues to evolve, with a new pedestrian bridge spanning the intercoastal waterway, Legendary Marina and Yacht Club will be opening soon, and a big beautiful Margaritaville is beginning construction shortly, and a proposed new development, 24 Canal Place, aiming to further enhance Waterway Village. There's also festivals held here and other assorted local events.  *BTW LuLu's is owned and operated by Jimmy Buffett's sister Lucy and will be within walking distance of one another, cool.  Bottom line: With its vibrant past, thriving present, and promising future, Waterway Village is a unique gem in Gulf Shores, Alabama with everyone looking forward to watching it continue to grow and enhance our community.

We went to a talk yesterday about the history of Indians in Baldwin County, AL that was very…read moreenjoyable. The lecturer was John Jackson who is a former educator and currently the director of the Foley and former Baldwin County Director of Archives and History. It was even more insightful because Mr. Jackson is native American on both sides of his family. It was my first time at The Gulf Shores Activity Center which is a 2,400 square feet building that's well suited for hosting meetings, small banquets or receptions, fundraisers, parties, and more. Our volunteer sea turtle group sometimes holds events here, too. The Activity Center seats 150 people theater style, with lots of parking and conveniently located just one block off hwy 59. They also have a kitchen that was renovated in 2021 with a commercial style atmosphere, upgraded appliances and stainless steel counter tops. The rental rates are $300 per day for non-residents and $200 for residents. All rates include tables and chairs and a consecutive 8-hour time frame in the facility. Additional hours within a 24-hour period may be purchased at a rate of $25 per hour. It's a clean, open floorplan space that is easily allows for lots of different events. Recommended!! https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/1167/Activity-Center

FYI: when you go to check out, there will be parking fees added! The parking fee is not disclosed…read moreon your charges you see when you book. It is a hidden fee that you are charged when you check out. It's $15/night for self parking. It can be found only on the "policies" section, where you have to look for additional fees. Management was very helpful regarding another unexpected matter.

Excellent stay here! The bed was super comfortable. The room was very spacious, clean, and had no…read moresmells. The AC worked flawlessly. All staff members I encountered during my three days here were friendly and helpful. The weather didn't permit pool time, but it was clean and pretty to look at, and the view of the beach was nice. Walking distance to so many food places and shopping. Unlike other hotels I've stayed in, the walls were not paper thin so I had no noise disturbances! Big buffet breakfast in the lobby, and a tiki bar outside. What more can you ask for? Except fluffier pillows - these were flat within seconds, but honestly, that would be my only negative and that's not a dealbreaker at all. Next time, I'll just bring my own.

Excellent hotel. On our arrival we were greeted by a very nice front desk person, and then by the…read moremanager herself. Very friendly. The room was in good shape and fit us perfectly. Having a full kitchen with a real refrigerator is one of the benefits of staying in a Staybridge Suites. We liked the room (in comparison to the previous hotel room) since it had so many outlets to charge our computers and devices. There was also a nightlight in the bathroom, so we didn't need to brighten the whole room during our nightly visits. This bed was way more comfortable than the other hotel, and the room was truly dark. With no alarm set, we had no idea of the actual time that we woke. And we couldn't hear a thing from the other rooms. We are at the start of a week across the South. This hotel is certainly on our "come back" list! Friendly staff, clean room, nice bedroom, a full kitchen and a good price. Very hard to beat.

We typically enjoy staying at IHG properties, but unfortunately, this particular location did not…read moremeet our expectations. Most concerning was the presence of a live roach in our room--clearly visible and captured in a photo. While it stayed still long enough for the picture, the fact that it was moving around beforehand was unsettling. Service was mixed. Upon arrival, the staff was reasonably courteous, but checkout was impersonal--when I handed in the keys, the front desk agent didn't speak, only giving a slight head shake when I asked if anything else was needed. As an IHG Platinum member, I was surprised to learn that the latest checkout time allowed was 12 PM, rather than the usual 2 PM. On the positive side, the bed was comfortable, and the water pressure was good with very hot water available. However, the pillows lacked support, the TV was small and didn't function properly, and the Wi-Fi was so slow it was nearly unusable. Breakfast was average; I was disappointed not to see the egg white omelets typically offered at other IHG locations. We also ran out of lotion during our stay, which has never happened to me at a hotel before. Overall, despite some redeeming qualities, I would not choose to stay at this property again.