These are actual comments from our condo guest book from May, 2000 through our latest visit to the beach. Thanks to all of the wonderful friends we have made through our contacts on this web-site.....)

(After Your Stay, We'll Post Your Comments As Well!)

September, 2008

Dear Benton Family,
Thank you once again for sharing your beach home with us. We've been here many times but this was our first time to come in September - it is absolutely the best time to come! I've never seen the ocean so beautiful. We look forward to coming again.
New Market, AL

July, 2008

Dear Bill and Betty,
Thank you so much for opening your home to us! You've done a wonderful job with the updated decor. The Wi-Fi was a perfect amenity for us - sitting on the balcony and returning e-mails was great! Our three year old daughter fully enjoyed herself. Every morning she would wake up and say, "Let's go see outside!" One of our favorite places to eat was DeSoto's. Hope's Cheesecake did prove to be tasty. Above all else, the easy beach access and condo view were our favorites.
Spring, TX

Thank you again for sharing your condo with us. We had a wonderful time once again. This is our 4th. trip to the beach to stay here in your condo. We have added a day every year. Thank you and God Bless you and your family.
Tyler, TX

June, 2008

Bill and Betty,
We've had a truly wonderful time in Gulf Shores this week. My husband and I came with one of our children and their five - ranging from 3 to 11 - It's our first time to come to the beach in Alabama and we all loved it. The beach is much quieter (not as crowded), and the accommodations are great. Our children stayed on another floor here, but they spent most of the time with us during the day and at play. They loved our condo - especially the TV's in the bedrooms. Loved the pools also. Thank you for sharing this condo with people like us to enable them to have a great time on the beach.
Georgia

May, 2008

Bill and Betty, Thank you for sharing your condo with us! We had an enjoyable stay. It was like a home away from home, not your typical motel-hotel stay. The beds were comfortable and we loved waking up every morning and going to bed every night to the relaxing sounds of the ocean!! Thanks again and we hope to be back. God Bless you!
Tuscaloosa, AL

April, 2008

Thanks for letting us stay here. It's really great. I loved the patio because of the ocean view. The weather was good, but some fog today. Thanks again.
Murfreesboro, TN

Bill and Betty, staying in your lovely condo on the water was just what Randy and I needed. The ocean waves crashing on the shore lulled us to sleep. Stepping out on the patio and taking in such a breath taking view relaxed us immediately. The, bays bungalows, and seafood reminded me of my childhood growing up on Long Island.
We had all the comforts of home here. We loved the decor in the condo. Our granddaughter, April, rode the wave on her new body board for 2 days. We all spent much time in the heated pool and in the ocean and walking the beach. We collected shells and white sand and purchased fancy bottles to create gifts for Ariel's parents, great grandma, MN. We went to Adventure Park for mini golf and go carts on Highway 59, shopped boutiques and ate at "The Original Oyster House," to name a few.
Thank you for generously sharing your great beach escape with us. We would love to come again.
Tuscaloosa AL and St. Cloud, MN

September, 2007

Thank you for letting us stay at your condo on last minute notice. The weather was great and we had a wonderful time.
Summitville, IN

For me it was the very first time I've seen the ocean. I can't explain how it felt. My husband and two sons have all saw it before, so they treated my husband and myself to a family vacation and we had loads of fun and hope to get to come again. Thank you for the use of your condo!
Savannah, TN

August, 2007

Dear Bill and Betty,
What a beautiful place that Southern Alabama is. We have had such a wonderful time. I always cry the first time I see the ocean (after usually a two or three year absence). It is so amazing what the Lord has made! Thanks for the use of your condo. We found so many wonderful shells up the road under the first big bridge - We had to let three go back (homes of three crabs!). Lots of Love!
Crab Orchard, KY

July, 2007

Bill and Betty we can't thank you enough for your great condo. We have never been to Alabama and not only did we enjoy this state, we got to play golf in Florida. Our boys have never seen a beach as beautiful as this beach. We are used to nasty Texas beaches. We hope to come back next year about the same time, so we will be in touch soon.
Rockwall, TX

Thank you for sharing your condo with our family. Our stay here was wonderful. It was very peaceful to sit on the balcony each morning and watch the dolphins play before we started our day. Our family had both an exciting and relaxing week. This is definitely a vacation we will take again.
Owensboro, KY

June, 2007

Thanks you again for sharing your condo with us. We love the changes you have made. We had a great vacation once again. We look forward to next year. Thank you & May God Bless you.
Tyler, TX

May, 2007

Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your beautiful condo this weekend. We are here for a fraternity formal from the U. of Memphis. We could not ask for a more wonderful place.
Memphis, TN

April, 2007

Thank you so much for renting your condo to us. This was the first time we have ever rented a condo for a vacation and I sure hope to do it again. Both of our teenagers had a ball this week - Kristin is 18 and Jimmy is 15. There were a few families from Hudsonville down here at the same time. The kids all hung out together during the week. If is a very safe environment here and we hope to come back. We enjoyed watching the dolphins from the balcony, the fresh air and the long walks on the beach looking for shells. It was a very enjoyable week and again thank you for sharing your place with us.
Hendersonville, MI

January - March, 2007

Dear Bill and Betty,
We had a nice winter down here in the South, sure beats shoveling snow! Jim enjoyed the new lounge chair. The new decor is very nice. I can't believe it's time to go North - the time just goes to fast. Hope to come back next year if the good Lord's willing.
Grand Rapids, MI

November -December, 2006
 

Charlie and I are getting ready to head to Florida. We have enjoyed our November-December stay in your condo. The new decor is very nice and very comfortable - really enjoyed the comfortable chairs. They were idea for me.
May the good Lord bless and keep you and yours in his precious care.
Lagoda, IN

September, 2006

Greeting Bill & Betty, while sitting on the balcony, listening to the water and wind blow, still watching John fish with all his heart. Suddenly I begin to thank God for all his blessings in my life. First of all, my wonderful husband, family and kind hearted people like you. We never had a honeymoon so I would like to thank you for a dream come true.
Coker, AL
P.S. - John has a Fish!

July, 2006

This is our first time to stay here. Really enjoyed the view, girls had a great time also. Look forward to coming back next summer,
Tuscaloosa, AL

We really enjoyed ourselves here. It was a great place and a much needed family vacation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Oakman, AL

Thank you so much for sharing your condo with us. This was our second stay here and this visit was just as good as the first. We made wonderful family memories that will last a lifetime.
New Hope, AL

June, 2006

Thank you for sharing your condo with us. We had a great time. We will be back next year.
Tyler, TX

May, 2006

We had a great time over week at the beach! Everything was gorgeous - the room, the beach, the weather. This is our favorite time of the year. Love the condo, especially the location. Our annual "girl" trip. (Great Grandmother and her pride and joy!)
Moulton, AL

Thank you so much for letting us stay in yall's condo. We came from U of Memphis for a formal. We loved every moment of it! We hope to come back soon.
Memphis, TN

April , 2006

We enjoyed the condo, the beach, although the weather was a little cool, and the view from the balcony. The "Spring Breakers" got a little loud at times. Beyond that - was a very enjoyable visit. Thank You for renting to us.
Fayetteville, Arkansas

Note: Some Unkind Guests Removed our Guest Book with comments for the months missing!

August, 2005

We had a great time. Got plenty of sun even though the rain came everyday. We appreciate all the extra effort made by Mr. Benton to finalize the paperwork and get the keys to us. We will recommend your condo to friends and family., It is very nice and clean.
Nashville, TN

Thanks again for another wonderful vacation. Our 4th. visit here. As always, enjoyed the beach, the pool, the shopping, mini golf and found another great restaurant - Gulf Bay Seafood Grill. Hope to be back next year.
Hickory Withe, TN

Thanks for the use of your condo. We have thoroughly enjoyed the last 5 days. Everything's beautiful. The children had a great time on the beach and in the pool.
Grenada, MS

July, 2005

We had a great week and the weather was beautiful every day. Thanks for the use of your condo.
Huntsville, AL

The Hall family from Ringgold, GA would like to say that we had a great time here in your condo. The weather was nice with the exception of the 92+ degree heat and humidity. We were not expecting the beach work this week. The workers had passed your condo by midweek and on up the beach. The cranes worked day and night replenishing the beach sands. I loved the furnishings of the condo.
Ringgold, GA

June, 2005

We had a wonderful time. The beach was great. Thanks a lot.

The condo was great and very well equipped. We were here with our Son's and their families. The beach was wonderful and the weather was perfect. There were 13 of us (but we did not all stay in one condo!) Thank you. We had a wonderful family vacation.
Missouri

Had wonderful time.
Florence, AL

We had a wonderful time in your condo! The view was beautiful. Summer vacation before our senior year couldn't have been better. Britnee had a great birthday with my Dad's spaghetti. Sarah meet a boy name Bubba (No, really, he's an OK guy). Sierra and me just chilled on the beach. Thanks again.

We had a great time and appreciate all the extra things you did for us. Everything was perfect. Had a wonderful time. Many thanks to you and Betty. Had a wonderful time from the moment we arrived until the moment we are leaving
Wetumpka, AL

May, 2005

This was our first visit to Gulf Shores and the first time we had rented a condo. We were a little apprehensive until we saw Surf Side Shores. It is really a nice place and we enjoyed our stay very much. The view is terrific - couldn't ask for anything better.
Carthage, TN

Our visit was wonderful! Weather was great! Sad to see Ivan damage but good to see renovations being made. Wish we could stay longer but we will be back next year. Thanks for the use of your condo.
Speake, AL

This was our first trip to Gulf Shores. The weather was beautiful. We had a wonderful time and wished we could stay longer. We enjoyed the condo, the view was spectacular. JoAnn enjoyed seeing a beautiful sunrise Wednesday morning. We ate at LuLu's Saturday night, the atmosphere there was fun. This was a much needed break from the real world.
Beaver Dam and Hartford, KY

March- April, 2005

This was our first visit to Gulf Shores. Nice time was had by all. One of us got too much sun the first day and had to spend a couple of days in the condo (out of the sun). The condo is beautiful and nicely furnished. We were here with a girl's softball team. They conducted "Spring training," while we enjoyed the beach. We had a nice visit with friends and family. Last night there was a lot of rain and roads are closed. Some of our group has left already and will call back to inform us of our departure. Thanks for having us share your condo.
Saginaw and Lansing, MI

It's great to be back in Gulf Shores! Ivan damage is still being repaired all around us but it didn't prevent us from having a wonderful time.
Goodlettsville, TN and Chattanooga, TN

HURRICANE IVAN - SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
Surf Side Shores was Closed from September 15, 2004 to March 1, 2005

September, 2004

Was able to spend one day and had to leave because of Ivan. Thanks for your call. The place was great and we will come back to visit.
Jeffersonville, IN

We really enjoyed our stay here. The place is great and we love the decor. We're here with our family and some great friends from Oklahoma who are staying next door. It was the perfect getaway for us all. We really miss our friends so it was fun to have a place to meet up and enjoy time together! Now we have to head back to Indiana to get back to our normal life.

August, 2004

Well it was great! Hate to leave and go back to school!!! Weather was nice the whole time we were here. The place is great. Ocean view is wonderful.
"Some Louisiana Folks"

Our first visit to Gulf Shores - what a pleasant surprise! Your condo is so nice and has a perfect view of the ocean. Thanks for sharing your home with us! Really enjoyed the outlet mall. Beautiful weather! Waited around for Hurricane Bonnie but she never showed - today was the best weather day all week. Thanks again!
Nashville, TN

July, 2004

Our third year here and of course it was another great year! Lots of fun and sun. The boys are old enough now that we can relax while they play in the water. I do believe that they would be expert "boogie boarders" if we only had one more week. The pool was also a big hit and golfing at Pirate's Island. The "Fish Net" was a great find for us for seafood. Thanks again for another truly wonderful vacation. Hope to be back again next year.
Hickory Withe, Tennessee

Bill and Betty, We really enjoyed our vacation here in Gulf Shores. Thanks for letting us rent your condo. It was perfect for all of our family. I hope we will return next year.
Maryville, IL

We had a fabulous time. Really enjoyed the ferry to Dauphin Island and seeing the U.S.S. Alabama battleship. Our little girl loved the beach and pools. Hope to be back soon.
St. Charles, MO

June, 2004

Our last day here and we hate to leave. We have really enjoyed our stay. Your condo is beautiful and "just like home." I'm sure we will rent from you again. I know you will especially enjoy your retirement here on the Gulf. I'm envious.
Monroeville, AL

May, 2004

The view is spectacular! Gulf Shores is a friendly family oriented community. We really needed the relaxation and bonding time...Gulf Shores is a great place to create life time memories.
Thanks!
Chesterfield, MD

This has been a little bit of heaven. We have had the time of our lives! It was the best Anniversary we've ever had, especially the magical due to the fact we got to spend the days with the people we love the most! Thanks for sharing your home and helping us create the wonderful memories to last a lifetime. (Bahama Bob!)

We had a wonderful time at your "Place in the Sun." We planned this trip as our anniversary present for my sister and her husband. We had a great time. We thought it was going to rain, but it did not rain any and the weather was beautiful. We all hope to be able to come back some day. Thank you very much.

We had a great visit!! The first couple of days were kind of chilly, but the rest of the time was great! We arrived here on Saturday and on that night was a storm. Sunday morning we watched dolphins jumping from our balcony. The water was a little cool, but the waves were fun to play in. We took a dolphin cruise and got some awesome pictures. One evening we ate at "LuLu's" Restaurant. Very good! The "Pink Pony Pub" was a nice place to eat also. We had a great time here and hope to come back soon!
Huntington, IN

March- April, 2004

We had a great stay. Hope to come back some time. Thanks again.
New Haven, IN

I really liked your condo a lot. It is really nice. P.S. - we all had a great time.
Louisville, KY

We had a GREAT time - your condo was very warm and the view was and is incredible. Weather was beautiful - a little chilly one day - but we couldn't have asked for clearer skies.
But - it's back to Tennessee where spring is beginning to break loose. Thanks for sharing your place.
God's blessings!
Knoxville, TN and Williamsburg, KY

January - March , 2004

We were very happy to meet Bill and enjoyed our visit after 10 years. The last few weeks we had great weather after the cooler winter. Kept busy with friends, playing cards, games, and took in all activities for seniors. Today it is in the 80's, perfect for the beach, with a slight breeze and it looks like Lake Michigan in late June, July and August. Thanks for having such a nice place to stay.
Grand Rapids, MI

November, 2003

Thanks so very much for letting us share the comfort of your condo. We have enjoyed each day to the fullest. Everything has been great. Thanks for your suggestions for our first trip to Gulf Shores. Thanks again and may God Bless! We would like to make this an annual trip. Thanks again!
Maryville, Tenn. & Molena, GA

We have thoroughly enjoyed our week-end here. The food at "Sun Place Else" was fabulous! We also had to try Lambert's. We enjoyed that too. We really loved the shopping!! There are so many quaint shops, not to mention the Outlet Mall!
The condo was perfect. We couldn't have been more comfortable. We will definitely be back! Thanks again!
Donaldsonville, GA

October, 2003

Thanks so much for letting us use your condo for these past few days. Everything was great! Sun, sand, ocean, food, etc. This was just what we needed. Time to get away and not have to worry about anything (except Maddie the dog!) Love the decor, you'll have to let me know where you get your stuff.
Tuscaloosa, AL

September, 2003

We have really enjoyed these 2 weeks. The food and weather was spectacular. Could not have ordered anything better. Thank you so much. May God Bless!
Tuscaloosa, AL

I guess we are the ones to break in your new guest book. We are thoroughly enjoying our stay here. We are from Eastaboga, AL, a suburb of Anniston. We love Gulf Shores and come every year. This year we came for my daughter's birthday, which is 9-15. She is turning 10 and wanted to come to the beach. I know she really wanted the trip when she didn't mind boarding her dogs at the vet's office. They are her babies. We are off on the Dolphin cruise today. She loves dolphins too! We have been very comfortable in your lovely decorated condo. Thank you!
Eastaboga, AL

August, 2003

Thank you for the wonderful place to stay. The condo is well appointed and it is everything you stated. Some of the eateries you suggested are fab. Franco's restaurant is tops for pizza and Italian dishes. The family and I loved the area and avidly searching for a place of our own. Look forward to coming down again. Maybe September? Again thanks for the use and fine hospitality.
God Bless!
Dahlonega, GA

July, 2003

Bill and Betty,
Thanks so much for the use of your condo. We had a great week - the weather men predicted rain everyday and we only had rain the last morning which was probably a good thing considering we are all burnt anyway! Our only complaint is the week went way too fast. We hope to come again. We love it here!
Peoria, IL

Bill and Betty,
Thank you for the use of your condo. We came with five other families and everyone voted our condo the nicest!
We had a wonderful time here - all 26 of us! We visited the Battleship on our only rainy day - otherwise spent most of our time at the beach and the pool.
Teutopolis, IL

June, 2003

This was our first. vacation to Gulf Shores and we had a wonderful time! The kids loved the ocean and build sandcastles everyday. Mark played golf twice and loved it. We went out to eat at The Fish Camp one night (all you can eat) and enjoyed it. All the other nights we cooked it -- even had a "low country boil" on Wednesday night, it was great!!
Thanks again for sharing your little paradise with our family. I hope it's available next year so we can enjoy it again!
Oxford, GA

May, 2003

Thank you for letting us use your condo. We had a wonderful time. This is a beautiful condo...love the tile floors! The weather in our home town was extremely stormy, but the weather in Gulf Shores was great! I believe it sprinkled for about 5 minutes "one" day. Looking forward to returning.
P.S. - "Roll Tide" - Mike Price was fired and Mike Shula was hired!
Decatur, AL

April, 2003

Our family came for Spring Break from Mobile, Alabama. We had a great time, very relaxing. Our oldest had her 16th. birthday while we were here. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your unit. We hope to come back.
Saraland, AL

March, 2003

This was our 1st. vacation to Gulf Shores, and we loved it! The warm sunshine was a nice break from our cloudy Michigan winter. We had a great time in the ocean...waves, took long walks on the shore, and generally relaxed! Thank you for the cozy atmosphere you provided for us.
Escanaba, MI

December - March, 2003

Another winter! 1604 has been good to us. Weather sure beats Michigan snow. This is a home away from home and we are very comfortable here. Thanks for sharing your unit. Good health to both of you.
Grand Rapids, MI

October, 2002

This is our 2nd. trip to stay in your condo. We have really enjoyed our stay. You have done a wonderful job with all; of the upgrades and the cleanliness of the condo. The beach and the weather has been great. Got to see the dolphins twice. We will be back!!!
P.S.- The Shrimp Festival was great.
Conway, AR

This was our 1st. trip to Gulf Shores. Definitely better than our Texas beaches. We got here 3 days after Tropical Storm "Isidore" and now we're leaving before Tropical Storm "Lily." The kids loved the big shells that washed ashore due to the storm. Thanks for letting us rent your condo. We enjoyed it very much!
Houston, TX

September, 2002

Bill and Betty, Thanks for the use of your condo. We had a wonderful and relaxing time. I do not like the unwelcomed guests, (Tropical Storm "Hanna" came, but left quickly.). Everything looks so good in Gulf Shores. We love it here. Can't wait until we come again.
Tuscaloosa, AL

Thank you for letting us stay in your condo! It was beautifully decorated and we liked the tile in the kitchen TV room. The week was great, no rain at all, and the water was very warm. We had some good rides on the "boogie" boards.
Windsor, CT

Your condo was very nice. We had a great stay. We loved the mirror pattern in the living room. We had a great view from the balcony and were out there every night watching the sunset.
Windsor, CT

This was our first trip to Gulf Shores and we had a really great time in spite of the tropical storm that blew through. We lived up to the words from Mary Chapin Carpenter's song, "No tropical depression gonna steal my fun away." We surfed, swam in the pool, body surfed in the Gulf and collected shells on the beach, all in the rain. And, of course, relaxed in the condo! We did get a nice sunny day our last day here and we managed to soak up enough to make up for the other "dreary" days. We had a wonderful time and look forward to coming back again!
Hickory Withe, TN

Dear Bill and Betty
Thanks for another great week at your beautiful condo! It was so good to be back in Gulf Shores again. We saw dolphins playing several times during the week. What a treat! We truly enjoyed our time here and are going home refreshed by God's beautiful creation. Thank You!
Washington, IL

Bill and Betty,
Thanks for allowing us the use of your condo. Everything was perfect. We had a wonderful time and I an looking so forward to visiting again in a few weeks. Weather was perfect and just can't say how much we enjoyed the stay here.
Jackson, MO

June, 2002

Dear Bill and Betty,
Thank you for allowing us to share your condo. We enjoyed our week, it was sad to go. Maybe we will be able to return again. The weather, full-moon, beach and sun was fantastic. We enjoyed sharing our vacation here with our 3 1/2 year old granddaughter, Megan. She had a wonderful time and did not want to leave. 
Thank you for allowing us to make beautiful memories at your place in the sun. Surf Side Shores is great. May God bless you and your family.
Rome, Georgia

Bill and Betty,
Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful condo. The decor is absolutely wonderful! I've been a single parent for 9 years. I came with my fiancé which is my 1st. love since jr. high school and my 11 year old daughter. This was her 1st. vacation and my 1st. since I was 8 years old. I'm 34 and I have enjoyed myself and so has everyone that came. May God Bless you and yours and Thank you for everything. We hope to come back again.

 Dear Bill and Betty,
Thank You for letting us stay in your beautiful condo. It was very nice of you. The beach was great and nice, the sand was great, everything was great. Thank you very much.
Cottondale, Alabama

Dear Bill and Betty,
Thank you for letting us stay in you beautiful condo. The décor is great and the view is amazing. We really enjoyed the huge balcony. It’s so peaceful and relaxing. The weather has been great. It only rained one day. Thanks for everything.
Washington, Illinois

We had a fantastic week! The days were sunny and the nights were cool. The sound of the waves was sooo.. relaxing. Gulf Shores is always our choice for a beach vacation! We truly enjoyed your condo and the awesome view! Thanks for opening your home to us.
Fairland, Indiana

Dear Bill and Betty,
What a lovely place. Now I know why it is so special to you! We’ve had a wonderful, relaxing time. The weather was perfect – sunny all week. We watched a beautiful electrical storm move across the Gulf last night. I could really get used to this. Thanks for your hospitality.
Tuscaloosa, AL

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely condo. We had a wonderful time.
Oak, Arkansas

You have a beautiful unit and we really enjoyed our stay here.
Prattville, AL

January 1, 2002  - March 23,2002

Another great 3 months! We feel privileged to stay in your lovely place – again, lots of nice surprises when we arrived! The new doors are great. Enjoyed our trips to Mobile and Pensacola and the "Burn The Floor" in Mississippi. The new beach is wonderful. The Flower Show in Mobile was excellent!
Grand Rapids, MI

October, 2001

It's wonderful to be back in this lovely condo. We were here last November for our first time and reserved it for this vacation at our departure last year. 
We are here for the Shrimp Festival and hope to be a vendor next year. We make homemade candles. (Visit our website at:  thislittleliteofmine.com.)
I love the new touches this year in the condo. It's just beautiful and relaxing. Thank you for keeping it so clean and pretty.
Cahaba Heights, AL (Birmingham)

September, 2001

All of us had a great time - view is beautiful - especially with a full moon - great condo & truly a great week - hopefully we will be here next year.

Your condo was everything we had expected. We have enjoyed sitting on the balcony, drinking our coffee and even eating our meals there. We watched the dolphins one morning. The weather has been beautiful. The ocean was rough one day, after that, has been great.
We have rested and restored our minds. We will be repeat guests as we enjoyed the cleanliness of your condo
Fayetteville, AK and Conway, AK

August, 2001

We had an awesome time in Gulf Shores! Your condo is gorgeous and had everything we needed! Hurricane Barry just missed us. We had rain one day and part of another, but overall, the weather was perfect! We had a blast doing thing around here before taking off for college next week. We went parasailing, rip cording, shopping, jet-skiing, to dance clubs, karaoke bars, and, of course, we laid on the beach. What an awesome week! Thanks so much.
Metamora, IL

We echo our daughter's (and her friend's) sentiments above. However, we enjoyed a slower, more relaxed pace than they did...walks on the beach, shelling, golf, dinners out at the many fine restaurants, and just passing time on the balcony. As educators we know that time is running out and soon we'll be back at work, but we take with us some wonderful memories. This was our first trip to Gulf Shores (our beach trips have always been to Ft. Lauderdale until now) but we will come back. Thanks for sharing your homey condo with us.

We enjoyed our stay in your condo. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the mornings and watching the dolphins. We will be back again.
Jasper, Nauvoo and Ft. Payne, AL & Atlanta, GA

July , 2001

We had a great time. (Friends were jealous of the beautiful decor.) Thanks! The weather and beach were beautiful. We all had a good time, especially the kids.
Woodstock, GA

June - July, 2001

The beaches of Gulf Shores are some of the most beautiful and relaxing around, and your condo only enhances that beauty. Wonderful view, great design, and frigid food preservation containers. Nothing beats a cool, crisp salad while relaxing on the balcony, enjoying nature's splendor. This condo is a great way to escape the pressures of the modern world: work, schooling, and police. We hope everyone enjoys it as much as we have.
Crowley, LA / Baton Rouge, LA

June 2001

We had a great time in Gulf Shores. Our children, who are 5 and 11, did not want to go home, neither did great grandma. You have a beautiful condo, thank you for sharing it with us.
Ouilla, TX

Made it here for Father's Day. Grappa, Ga Ga, Mom, Seth II, and Dillon - to be 6 on the 20th. Our second day and all are sunburned! The condo is clean and nice sized. We are selling ours in Buena Vista. It is very nice - Five Star - but this view and condo are not to be beat. We all love the lighthouses and decor. Thanks so much to you and we promise to take care of your condo. God's blessings on you both.
Ashland, KY

Wow! What a beautiful place to relax and enjoy this spectacular view! We've had a wonderful time. Your condo is lovely and tastefully decorated. I love it! Thanks for all your help. My niece and nephew and their children joined us and that has helped to make it a very special time for me. Hopefully, God willing, I will come back, and your condo will be available.
Maylenne, AL / Montevallo, AL / Danville, W VA

April, 2001

We enjoyed our visit and the weather was spectacular. We are celebrating our 35th. Wedding Anniversary and our 5th. time to Gulf Shores. The first time we came in April five years ago, there were few tourists. Now it is almost as busy as P.C. It certainly has grown in the past few years.

I would like to say that my friends and I really had a wonderful time in your unit. I have recommended it to several of my other friends. We must say thank you. 
We were totally impressed. It was everything that we hoped for. The weather was great! The shopping was great! The weather was even better!!! We were ready to get back to our students after a weekend like that.
Again, thank you.
Lafayette, LA

March- April, 2001

Bill and Betty, we had a great time. I'm glad we came. The weather was awesome. We love the condo. Hope we can come next year.

March, 2001

Bill and Betty, our stay in your condo was wonderful! It was so relaxing - we needed this time as a family, but  also it gets your perspectives and priorities back on track. God is so good - and the beauty we have seen this weekend lets us know he is always a part of our day. Just staying here made me feel like we are part of your family. We plan to come back this summer.
You showed us true hospitality in the warmth of your décor.
The Original Oyster House (Key Lime Pie) and King Neptune (steamed platter) were the best places to eat.
God Bless!"
Alabaster, AL

December 2000- March 2001

It was our pleasure for the last seven years to stay in your condo. Time sure goes by fast.
Your taste in decorating is excellent for the area. Clean, well furnished and kept up. Every year it was something new! The beach reminds us of Lake Michigan, so we are comfortable here.
Thanks a bundle!
Grand Rapids, MI

"We had a wonderful time. The weather was freezing, cold, rainy and ugly. We shopped all two days. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The condo was nice. It had everything you need in it. The shells on the beach were very big. We had a mini-hurricane. The water was cold, green, and salty. The sand was white. Thank you Bill and Betty Benton for this condo. We had a horrible and great time. Thank you."
Jackson, MO

"This is a beautiful condo. It's exactly what we wanted. The weather is a little nippy, but the ocean is warm and so is the pool. The nine-year old girls were in by 7 a.m.! Thank you for allowing us to rent your beautiful condo. I hope we can return and stay in this very place.
God's Blessings!"
Birmingham, AL

November, 2000

"We didn't have any sun, but enjoyed the wind, waves, and relaxing days.
You have a lovely condo. Our son and daughter-in-law told us about 1604 SSS, and they were right.
Hope to return again."
Louisville, KY

October, 2000

"This was a great place to stay. The weather was perfect. This is the first place we have stayed and actually saw dolphins out in the water from where we stay. Thanks!"
St. Charles, MO

"We had a great time - Wonderful facility. The weather was perfect, the sand was soft, and the pool was warm. We'd love to come back!"
Austin, San Antonio and Maryland

September, 2000

"We had a very relaxing visit. The weather was beautiful, your condo is lovely. Thanks for letting us stay here."
Brooklyn, NY

August, 2000

"Your condo is wonderful - decorated very nicely and tastefully. We had a great time - although the weather didn't cooperate as we would have liked - but none of us have any control over the weather.
This was our first time to Gulf Shores and hope to come back in the future."
Cincinnati, OH

"Our West Virginia-Indiana reunion was a great success. Thank you! All the in-laws and out-laws had a wonderful time. We really enjoyed our stay."
Indiana and West Virginia

"We enjoyed our visit and hope to come again soon. The condo was just what we were looking for and we hope to re-visit."
W. Monroe, LA

July, 2000

"We had a wonderful time. The weather was great. Thank you for the use of your condo."

"Thank you for letting us use your wonderful condo. We have had a great week, also the weather was nice. The sea was beautiful, the crabs were crawling, the dolphins were diving, the sand was white, and the backs were peeling. We ate at Nolans and the food was great. Our recommendation for the best food is to go to Gulf Shores Seafood, on highway 59. Choose their catch of the day and grill it yourself. Beautiful!! We LOVE Gulf Shores - Move over Florida!"
Texarkana, TX

"Gulf Shores is tight! We Love it here because is doesn't matter!"
Louisville, KY

June, 2000

"This is our third time to stay at Surf Side Shores and yours is the prettiest. I love the easy care tile floor. We came here tired and mentally and physically exhausted, but we are leaving refreshed and ready to face the world again. We've had a great time, thanks for the use of the condo."
Brownsville, TX

"This is our first time to stay at Surf Side and we really enjoyed our stay. The room was laid out very well and the decorations were lovely. I can see us staying here and in this unit again. Thanks again."
Carrollton, GA

"This was our first visit to Gulf Shores. We had a great time! Thanks for the use of your condo. In closing, we would like to say...OUCH SUNBURN! Thanks again.
The weather could not have been better, the kids enjoyed everyday from morning until night. Can't wait until next year.
P.S. - Management is excellent. Very clean and maintained well."

May, 2000

"We came down for our one year anniversary and six weeks before our baby was due. The weather was wonderful and sunny all week. No rain at all, and the condo is really nice and cozy. I love the way it is decorated. I took plenty of pictures. So thanks again for being so sweet and hopefully we will be back next year."
"P.S. - You were right. The waves are amazing to listen to at night."
Louisville, KY

"Had a great time - Weather was wonderful. We got our share of sun that's for sure. Beautiful week. Thanks for the use of the condo."
Lafayette, IN