Faxo's Retreat ~ Pet-Friendly, Outdoor/Kiddie Pools, Dock + $400 FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo + More Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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10/10 Excellent

Shannon O.

8 Nov 2024

Faxo's Retreat

We had a wonderful week here at Faxo's Retreat! We loved the that the back yard was fenced for our fur babies! The house was very nice for it's age. And its so peaceful. We sat on the deck and watched the sunset over the lagoon most nights. Beautiful!!! We will definitely stay there again.

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10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

10 Jul 2023

Great experience at Faxo's Retreat

Great rental for the price. Super clean, lots of space, amazing views outside the back deck and backyard is amazing.

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6/10 Okay

Kris G.

16 May 2024

Faxo Stay

The house was clean and comfortable great view of little lagoon. The outside however needs some TLC there was a lot of trash on the grounds from previous guests and old pool floats. The landscape also needs some work not very appealing.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

14 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing environment

The location was great, slightly of the beaten path yet within walking distance to food, shopping and the beach. We enjoyed the covered back porch and the pool is larger than most. The setting was beautiful overlooking the lake. The cleaning crew could have done a better job, there was broken glass outside under the porch swings and the pool was dirty upon arrival, however the pool cleaners arrived the next day without request. Overall very happy with our stay and we would stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff D.

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would be 5 but its close

The house is amazing, very clean, roomy, nice bright feel. The views are also amazing! I have 2 complaints. No outdoor furniture besides a cheap plastic chair. You come to the beach to be outside, so it would seem necessary that you need outdoor living furniture! My second complaint is there are no blankets in this ehile house. There are plenty of sheets and pillows, but not one bed, or closet, has an actual blanket. Other than those 2 things, the house was perfect. Everything worked as it should and it was super clean. I would definitely stay here again but i hope they update the bedding!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dave U., Kentucky

8 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

We had a great time at this property. Here’s a breakdown of pros and cons : Pros: beautiful setting in the lagoon. Sunsets were awesome. Home was well equipped. Pool was nice. Dock was great and fishing was really good. Beds were comfortable as well as furniture Cons: Had some issues with water temperature. We read in the past this was true as well and we had the same issues. Only used one shower as it was less of a problem there. The deck had a small issue when part of it broke free. Not a problem to just walk around it but just neeeds to me checked and reinforced. Overall the place needs a little cleaned up especially outside shrubs as it’s overgrown some. We would stay again tho. It’s a great location on the lagoon and the pros definitely outweigh the cons.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

4/10 Poor

Margie S.

18 Feb 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

FAXO's Resort

We loved the location and all the attractions in the area. Very peaceful, great neighbors, and pet friendly, which was great. The cleaning lady does a very good job with what she has to work with BUT.... The pictures on the VRBO site are very outdated. We had a lot of issues:The carpeting in the bedrooms is disgusting. Stained and has chunks of something in it. Forget cleaning it - tear it out and put something pet-friendly in.The TV in the bedroom doesn't work. There were no batteries in the remotes and one remote didn't have a back to hold the batteries in place.The oven didn't work. We brought pizza's and had to leave them in the freezer when we left. The pool area was not at all what was shown in the pictures - very outdated and not cleaned. I swept the driveway, the patio area, and the steps. The shower in the master bath doesn't drain. The water accumulates around your feet.The hot water is unpredictable while showering - it gets real hot all of a sudden.The toilet in the master sounds like it is trying to fill all the time. Annoying at night. The washing machine stinks really bad - I cleaned around the rubber seal and pulled so much black mold and mildew out.The curtains in the bedrooms need to be cleaned - they are dirty and water stained. We had two dead roaches in one of the top bunk beds.Needless to say, we will not be a repeat customer.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabrina m.

9 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property was perfect for our family. The house does need a few minor repairs, blinds, carpet, and maybe power washing the exterior. The only issue we had was the AC unit didnt cool very well. The bunkbed room stayed warm no matter the temp set on the AC.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna O.

29 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Great location with beautiful views of the lagoon. The property is a little run down and needs some attention. Overall the stay was good.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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8/10 Good

Pam H.

16 Mar 2025

Fishing from dock

My family had a great time fishing from the dock-caught lots of fish & 2 sting rays! The place was roomy & comfortable. Wish the heat on the pool was working, since the pool water can be cold in springtime. We also did the Dolphin Sunset Cruise with Cetacean Cruises through the discounted activities offered. It was great! We saw dolphins throughout the cruise, so many we couldn’t keep up with the count! And we saw an eagle!

6/10 Okay

Michelle M.

28 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

JUST OK

Interior was clean enough but the entire place (both interior and exterior) could use some major TLC.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Troyce B.

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Disappointed

We’ve stayed here three separate times. Had a problem with air conditioning being set by the realtor. Maintenance came out twice. Never added Freon. It never cooled to a point that we were satisfied or comfortable. This will be the last time we stay at this particular beach house. Also, it did not seem that the pool was cleaned on the outside. We saw rats around the pool as well as roaches. Very disappointing. As this has never happened to us before at that particular location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

29 May 2024

Relaxing

I had a wonderful relaxing time! So Peaceful at Faxo’s!

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

19 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May trip

Beautiful property, great neighborhood, peaceful and quiet, yet conveniently located to everything in Gulf Shores. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Brittany U.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Communication, location

Good and Bad

The good: Amazing views, the pool was clean, the house was in a good location, the communication to and from the management company was good. Tbe bad: We were underwhelmed in many ways. We asked about a pool heater on booking and got no answer, then asked again and it wasn’t an option. The water went off during our stay unexpectedly. The king beds were not comfortable, the mattresses dipped. The house is cluttered and needs some updates. The floors are all different levels which is a tripping hazard for kiddos. Usually with the properties we stay at there are some amenities and toiletries but we had to get everything. Overall, I wouldn’t stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sonya C.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Faxo’s Retreat

Amazing location. Close to beach, restaurants, grocery stores and shopping. The view from this property is spectacular. The house is spacious and comfortable. Needs a little TLC, but overall it is a very nice property. We had a few issues at check in but the property management was excellent and responded very quickly to resolve our issues. Can’t say enough good things about property management. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Sunsets from the pier are breathtaking. I would book this property again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

27 Jul 2023

Summer vacay close to everything-privacy

Loved location. My 78 year old mom came with us. She had porch/breezeway to sit under. Was able to visit with us but still stay cool. We loved having a private pool and could look out at water/lagoon. Small gro store for quick pick ups near us and a big gro store less than 2 miles away—so close to beach too.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo W.

18 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

This home sits on the Little Lagoon and has a dock where we saw sting rays swimming. The grandchildren loved it. It was nice having a lake, pool and the beach close by.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troyce B.

27 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandmother and grandfather takings kids on summer trip

We have stayed here a couple of times and absolutely love it. Will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

17 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location!

The house has a great location. Pretty view of the lagoon and easy walk to the beach. Awesome lay out of the house. Still some storm damage on the outside and pool but nothing major. We had a great stay while we were there!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

27 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gulf Shores

Other than the weather, we had a great time. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry E., Hueytown,USA

30 Nov 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Nice home and area. The housekeeping was not that good and the couch in the living area needs thrown out. Overall we enjoyed the place and had a very nice time. The bed was comfortable and the view is very nice and the area is peaceful. I would stay again but might take a mop with me.

Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2022

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10/10 Excellent

carrie b., Kentucky

22 Sept 2022

Awesome!

We loved our stay! The house was clean and well stocked. Very close to beach. The pool was great. My Grand daughter loved the kiddie pool. The pier was great fishing. The fenced in yard was great for our pup. We would love to stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dreama C., Newark, Ohio

1 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ohio to Alabama

All in all we had a good vacation. Loved the pool and the atmosphere.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Faxo's!

Our family loved staying at Faxo's! The view is absolutely beautiful. The private pool is so nice. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was nice size for cooking. Only downside is hot water does not last long so quick showers are a must. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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