Happiness Found ~ Summer House 601a, Orange Beach, Alabama Vacation Rental by Owner

We were so pleased with the condo for our girls trip. My friends love new adventures, but wanted to come back here again! Lots of room, extremely well stocked kitchen, games, great location, and the balcony!! We spent much time on that wonderful balcony, in comfy rocking chairs ( and high top table and loungers!) Stephanie was very easy to work with. And this was such a pleasant experience.

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Nothing better than a girls trip! Glad you and your peeps found lots of Happiness! We love that balcony too....nothing like rocking while listening to the waves. Thanks for your kind words and hope yo come see us again!

First what a great condo, and a great location. It's exactly what's represented in all of the pictures, just beautiful and super clean. Stephanie was wonderful to work with and made the entire booking process very easy. I enjoyed your condo and will be returning soon, thank you so much for sharing we left with a smiles on our faces.

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thank you Steve! We also appreciate you helping with the few little issues with the doors...seems like it's always something! Hope you and your family come see us again soon! We love smiling faces!!!! :)

We’ve been home less than 2 hours and I am so missing Summer House’s spacious, beautiful balcony! ?? Nothing like spending your morning here with a cup of coffee or the evening after a long day at the beach, watching the waves crash and feeling that amazing breeze! We (party of 8) had plenty of room to spread out in the condo. Furnishings are clean and no attention to detail was missed - plenty of hooks to hang towels and swimsuits, lots of kitchen amenities, king bed is comfy, kids enjoyed their own room with bunk beds, and that ICE MACHINE! So convenient. Love the full size washer and dryer, too. This is the second property we’ve stayed at of Stephanie’s; both are beautiful and she is great to work with! We will not stay anywhere else on our trips to Orange Beach or Gulf Shores!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thank you Pam.....we appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback! You are a thoughtful and gracious guest. You are welcome anytime. Hope to see you next summer ~

We enjoyed our stay and were very comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked for meal prep.

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thanks Elizabeth! Glad you enjoyed it....we are Louisiana cooks and appreciate a little love for the kitchen!

Stephanie is amazing! It’s nice to rent from someone that cares about you and your needs. Condo…amazing! Spacious, balcony beats any thing I’ve seen in all the years of renting beachfront condos. We’ll definitely be back! I especially liked that summer house isn’t too big like some of the others in the area. Which means elevators are easily accessible and pools are never too crowded. Kids loved the double set of bunk beds!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thanks for the love! We appreciate it…agree we have one of the best spots in OBA. ;)

From the moment we walked into the condo... we knew it would be a splendid stay! The smell was amazing, the cleanliness was perfection, and the colors were so vibrant and welcoming. We were welcomed with sweet little keepsakes from the owners to enjoy on during the stay. The beds were comfy, the living room/dining had an abundance of seating...each with a marvelous view! The kitchen was WELL stocked with any and all needed kitchen tools. As a mom, I was so appreciative of the ample amount of hooks in each room/bathroom for towels, hats, and swimsuits. The balcony was my favorite place to be! The balcony furniture is super comfy and plenty for everyone to have a seat with a view. The Mann's were more than accommodating and SO easy to work with. We love OBA and the location of Summerhouse was PERFECT. It was close to anything you needed.... groceries, pharmacy, souvenirs, drinks, restaurants, and activities! We will be back for sure!!!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thank you Heather! We love having local folks enjoy a little Happiness too! I must say the rockers are my favorite place to be any time of the day or night. Hope you and your growing family come visit us again.

601A was absolutely perfect for our time at the beach! Stephanie made sure everything was there for us to enjoy our time and be able to relax! The condo is perfectly decorated & the kitchen is fully stocked with anything you may need! The views are breathtaking & the large balcony is perfect to watch the sun rise & set! We will be back ??

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thank you for your nice review! Love to hear when I guest find Happiness! Come back anytime.

This is by far the best condo we have ever stayed in. It has a cozy feel like you are at home. There is plenty of seating for everyone to hang out in the living area without being on top of each other. The beds were really comfortable. The best part is the balcony, it is amazing! The kitchen had all the amenities we needed so we didn't have to eat out every meal. The host was kind and very responsive. We will definitely stay here the next time we are visiting Orange Beach.

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thank you Sheree! I appreciate you taking such great care of our place and so happy you enjoyed it! You are welcome anytime!

This place has it All! Best views, best location, spotless and the kitchen has everything you need and more!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Yeah! We love that you loved Happiness! Thanks for the kind words~

We spent the month of Feb at Summer House 601A. It was fantastic. Stephanie was great to work with. The condo was light and bright. Very clean and well equipped. Very comfy beds and fantastic view from wrap around balcony. We would have booked for next Feb but was booked during the time we would wanted it.

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thank you Mark for your feedback! I know you enjoyed the break from that freezing weather. So nice to have met both of you and hope you have safe travels home and remember us another year.

This is our second time at 601A Happiness and we still absolutely love everything about it. Stephanie is wonderful to work with and she has thought of little touch in her beautiful and relaxing condo. We love the beach interior design and kitchen is fully stocked. We cooked Thanksgiving dinner and needed nothing. The views inside and out are the BEST along with the huge balcony for sitting/eating relaxing being at the beach. Location is close to Rouse's Market which we prefer over the Walmart there. Lots of restaurants close by and the Sweet Cone Alabama our favorite ice cream store. We will definitely return to his condo as soon as possible. We appreciate Stephanie and her family sharing this special spot. 601A Happiness - Our Happy Place too.

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thank you Michelle....you left the place in impeccable condition! You're always welcome & appreciated!

This was our first time staying in 601A Happiness, but it will definitely not be our last. Views were spectacular. The condo was perfect. Every imaginable kitchen appliance and utensil and dish was available. We loved it!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thank you for the kind words Mitch! We try to make it as special and relaxing as possible. Look forward to you visiting us again soon~

This is our second time staying in this condo and can say nothing but wonderful things about the condo and in dealing with Stephanie. The condo is decorated beautifully and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. We will be back as it is one of our new favorite places to vacation.

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thank you Kelly! We appreciate the kinds words and that you take such great care of our rental while you're there!! Let me know when you and Mark need a little more Happiness!

This was our third summer staying at 601A and it was awesome! Stephanie is so easy to work and communicate with. The condo has the best balcony and view! Convenient to shops, restaurants, etc. Can't wait to come again!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

You're almost a regular at Happiness! Yeah!

Our family stayed here for a softball tournament 7/2021 and absolutely loved the accommodations! Wonderful ocean view and more than enough space for our family! Great Stay!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Appreciate you Charles for helping us have a wonderful summer after our recovery. And thank you for letting us get our phone installed while you were there. :)

This was our first time staying in Orange Beach after staying in Gulf Shores about 20(+) times. We loved it! The Happiness601A condo gave us everything we needed after a very long 2020! All the condos we have stayed at before had a third bedroom that was only large enough for 1 bunk bed, which left our kids separated on pull out couches. This third bedroom was huge! They all loved being together! The kitchen had everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable. We had a few hiccups from other condos around us but that has to be expected post hurricane. The balcony was everything for us. We definitely found happiness and will return!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thank you and your very husband Zac for helping with the plumber intrusions! The mystery is still unsolved....appreciate you and so happy we didn't have to cancel our reservations this July. We rallied at the end to get this unit ready for guests!! Happiness returned. Hope to see you Summer 2022~

We stayed at Summer House six years ago on our first vacation to Orange Beach. Since then, we’ve stayed at several Phoenix buildings. Summer House 601a is by far the best unit. Everything was clean, neat and comfortable. The view is incredible from the large balcony. Stephanie and her family have done an excellent job of recovering from the storm. We will definitely be back.

Stephanie Mann's reply:

We are thrilled you enjoyed our place and agree that view is one of the best in Orange Beach! Thanks so much for the kind words.

We stayed at Summer House a couple years ago and enjoyed everything the condo had to offer. So when we saw Stephanie working hard and getting her condo set back up after the hurricane hit them last year we wanted to help support her. We are so grateful that everything worked out and we were able to come and make wonderful memories with our family.

First of all, may I say that Stephanie is by far the best owner we've ever worked with. Location of the condo is ideal, not too crowded and in close proximity to everything you need. And the unit itself - every attention to detail was met. From the welcome gift upon arrival, the comfortable and beautiful decor, to the many hooks in every room, this unit left nothing to be desired. And Stephanie thought of it all especially in the kitchen, as we dined in this trip due to COVID19 scare. Everything we needed was there, even my favorite spice - Tony Chachere's! The corner deck offered impeccable views and lots of beautiful and comfortable furniture for lounging with a glass of wine and napping. Bedding was very comfortable. My husband said it "felt like home" and that is something he's never said before. We will definitely want to return. Highly recommend this unit.

Stephanie Mann's reply:

You are too kind!! We love our guests and most appreciate you! Come see us again soon!!

This was our 2nd stay at 601A and once again it did not disappoint. The condo is well equipped with everything you need for a wonderful week at the beach. The balcony is our favorite spot. The kitchen is adequately stocked for preparing meals. The linens are very nice. No complaints from us and we can't wait for our next trip to Happiness!!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Hurry back! We appreciate you!

Condo had everything we needed plus. Ice maker was a great add. Not having to chase ice everyday was a plus. Love the easy check in. Unload and enjoy no wasted time. Would definitely recommend for a family or group of friends. Low key complex without a lot of flash but nice and well kept.

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thanks for the kind words Sonny ~ please let us know what we can do to earn a 5th star. We've never had a 4 star review so we def want to know what we were missing. Glad you enjoyed the ice maker...it's a must during these hot summer days.

This condo is so beautifully decorated! So cozy! We just kept talking about all the special touches all week! The kitchen is so well stocked which was amazing since we stayed in for meals more than usual. The ice maker! Amazing! The balcony is so spacious for the whole family and being on the corner we had such nice breezes. This was our first trip to Orange Beach and we were not disappointed! Lovely area and the condo is located close to many great restaurant options and shopping! We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to families. We had 6 people and had plenty of space. The pool area is nice but small, not enough seating and would get quite crowded in some parts of the day. Not really a problem for us, you have a great view of the pool from the condo so we just would head down when pool cleared out! We were there during peak summer on top of this crazy time of physical distancing so it definitely would not keep us from planning to stay here again. Check in was a breeze and the owners are awesome! Highly recommend staying here!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Yeah!! Thank you for the wonderful review and especially for taking such great care of our place while there. Folks like you make the rental biz worth it!

We absolutely loved this condo! It was not only decorated beautifully, but was extremely well stocked! The little “gifts” you receive is just an added bonus to how wonderful this condo is! The owner was very easy to work with as well! I highly recommend this condo and hope to stay in it again myself one day!

This condo is one of our favorites we have ever stayed in. We had amazing weather, played some good baseball (in town for a tournament), and spent every remaining minute on the beach or on the wrap around patio. We can't wait to book again with Stephanie.

Stephanie Mann's reply:

We love being a favorite!! Thank you Courtney ~

This condo was wonderful! My family and I loved staying here. The views are beautiful from the wrap around balcony. The beds are so comfy! The location is perfect, close to shops and restaurants. Stephanie was so wonderful to work with. We will definelty be booking here again. We loved our time and hated to see it end!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

And we appreciate you taking such great care of us as well!! We'd love for you return soon ~ thank you for the kind words.

This condo is unbelievably beautiful. The owners have spared no expense to make visitors comfortable. From the posh kitchen, to the oh so comfortable bedding...this was undoubtedly the nicest unit we’ve ever rented. Te wrap around balcony is to die for. Laying in the Master bedroom, drinking coffee and looking at the ocean...what a way to start the day. Beautiful, beautiful condo, coupled with wonderful owners...you’ll love your time at Summer House!

Stephanie Mann's reply:

Thank you Cindy!! May I say you left our condo spotless!!!! Only thing was you left your coffee mug gifts so you must return!!

What an amazing place to get away from the real world. You definitely feel at home at this condo. There are a lot of places to eat and things to do near by. I would definitely recommend it to family and friends. I can't wait to come back.