Young‘s Suncoast FAQ’s
Questions about your Orange Beach or Gulf Shores vacation rental?
Anyone age 25 and above may rent a vacation property through Young’s Suncoast Vacation Rentals. Absolutely no unit will be rented to vacationing students under 25 who are not accompanied by a parent or guardian of age as mentioned above. The person checking in must be the person who is renting the unit. Any reservations obtained under false pretense may be subject to loss of prepayment, rental payments, taxes and fees.
We require a non-refundable processing fee and a non-refundable convenience fee at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. Processing and convenience fees may vary depending on where you booked your reservation.
If purchasing optional travel insurance, payment for the insurance is also required at the time of booking. Please visit our Trip Insurance page to learn more.
Prepayment, processing fees, convenience fees and optional travel insurance payments are due on the day of booking or the reservation is subject to cancellation.
Once you have signed and returned your electronic confirmation you may access your Guest Portal to make payments online. Refer to your email communications from Young’s Suncoast for login information.
Young’s Suncoast will accept checks for final payment only. You may send your check for final balance to:
Young’ Suncoast Vacation Rentals
PO Box 346
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
You will receive an electronic contract by e-mail after Young’s Suncoast has received your prepayment. This contract contains your dates of stay, amount paid, and amount due, plus our terms and conditions.
Please take time to verify the arrival/departure dates, reserved accommodations and rent amount due. You should contact us immediately if you find a discrepancy; otherwise we will assume all information is correct. Please read it carefully and follow the steps to digitally sign and return it to us as soon as possible.
VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards are accepted. For condo rentals, your credit card on file will be automatically charged 30 days prior to your arrival. We prefer one payment of single payment type from one individual. We also currently accept traveler’s checks and personal checks 30 days in advance of arrival for condos and 60 days in advance for houses. Please contact us before your payment due date to inform us if you will be mailing a check.
Young’s Suncoast reserves the right to substitute comparable accommodations without notice or liability should the reserved unit be out of order or not available for any reason. When comparable accommodations are not available, the renter will have the option of selecting from available properties at the published rate, or receive a complete refund of any pre-payments. Under some circumstances, rates may also be subject to change, depending on the date your reservation was made.
Cancellation notice must be given at least 30 days prior to arrival for daily and weekly condo rentals, 60 days for house rentals and 90 days for monthly reservations. If it is necessary to cancel your reservation with more than the required advance notice, all pre-payments are refundable, less your non-refundable processing fee, non-refundable convenience fee, and trip insurance premium, if purchased. Payments with less than the specified number of days notice will be held for lost rent and result in forfeiture of pre-payment(s), including all pre-paid rent, fees and taxes. There will be no refunds issued for early departures. Any changes in the dates of a reservation will incur a $30 administrative change fee. Cancellation requests must be submitted by contacting our office during regular business hours.
We strongly encourage purchasing Trip Insurance for added peace of mind. Please visit our Trip Insurance page to learn more.
If your day of arrival is between January 1st and September 1st:
Check-in begins at 5 p.m. and check-out is 10 a.m.
If your day of arrival is between September 1st and December 31st:
Check-in begins at 3 p.m. and check-out is 10 a.m.
Please call us if you are planning to check in after 5 p.m. All rent and applicable fees must be paid in advance in order to arrange for an after hours check-in.
Most of our condos and houses are equipped with standard household furniture and appliances: coffee maker, microwave, toaster, TV, etc. Because the properties are privately owned, decor, style, color scheme, and furnishings will vary.
Most vacation rental properties are available with Internet service. If Internet service is important in selecting your vacation rentalproperty, please be sure to inform your reservation representative.
The cleaning fee is charged to each guest to completely clean and change linens on your departure. Housekeeping must prepare for the next guest who has reserved the rental property.
What we provide: Bed linens, blankets, pillows, dishes, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, initial supply of bath towels in condos based upon occupancy, outdoor furniture.
What to bring: Beach towels and beach chairs, personal items, laundry and dishwashing detergent, bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, garbage bags, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, zip lock bags (small and large), bath soap, condiments, clothes hangers, coffee filters, SUNSCREEN!
Most condominium associations allow one vehicle per unit. Many provide for a maximum of two vehicles for two or more bedroom units. Please check with a Young’s Suncoast reservationist to confirm the policy of a particular property. Condominiums and most houses prohibit boats, trailers, jet skis and motor homes. Please consult your reservation agent should you wish to bring any of these types of vehicles.
Yes, the maximum number of people is based on the amount each property comfortably sleeps. Please refer to the property description or speak with a rental representative for specific information.
Young’s Suncoast Vacation Rentals can recommend local rental services that provide everything from beach chairs and beach umbrellas to baby beds. Although we do not rent these items ourselves, we are happy to provide information on local sources.
We love pets as much as anyone; however, dogs, emotional support and therapy animals are allowed only in specifically identified pet-friendly properties and with applicable non-refundable pet fees. Pets are not allowed in any property not specifically identified as pet-friendly, with the exception of working service dogs specifically trained to perform a task. Only one (1) dog is allowed per pet-friendly property, unless other wise stated in the property description. Some breed restrictions apply. Please contact our office at 251-968-7158 for breed restriction details.
A pet or evidence of a pet found on premises at any non-pet-friendly property will be cause for immediate eviction and forfeiture of entire rent payments, prepayments, taxes and fees. Local kennels are also available for boarding pets should you require this service: Coastal Pet Resort 251-943-7387, Gulf Coast Veterinary Hospital 251-974-5633.
Sorry, but fireworks are prohibited at all rental properties and are illegal in both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach city limits.
Telephones are furnished in most vacation properties for local calls. Long distance and directory assistance calls must be made collect, charged to your personal phone number or paid by credit card. Note: Gulf Shores Plantation telephones are operated on a central switchboard system. Please contact the Gulf Shores Plantation management office for long distance call procedures and payment information.
Fire marshal and condominium association rules prohibit the use of grills on balconies and decks and under raised beach houses and duplexes. Most condo buildings, duplexes and houses have designated BBQ areas.
Refunds are available only through trip insurance, if the optional trip insurance was purchased.
We ask that you do a quick, light cleanup before you leave the unit. Please bag and dispose of trash, wash dishes (using dishwasher detergent only) and place all utensils, cookware and dishes in their original locations and sweep the floors. Set the air conditioner to 75 degrees and make sure all windows and doors are locked. Please return all keys to the Young’s Suncoast Vacation Rental management office in Gulf Shores.
