Beach Front Castaways 9C ~ Perfect location walk to dining & entertainment ~ Saltwater pool

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Very good

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6113.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Hangout Music Fest
‪5 min walk‬
Gulf Shores Beach
‪9 min walk‬
Waterville USA
‪18 min walk‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Direct Gulf Front, Awesome Views, Walk to town, outdoor salt water pool!.

Welcome to Castaways 9C!

*Please note there is currently stucco work taking place at the building. Please expect to see scaffolding, crew, & noise related to this work. The pool is closed but guests can use the pool next door at Regatta.

Castaways in Gulf Shores is ideally located within walking distance to popular restaurants and shops. Enjoy the spectacular views of the private pool, the beach, and the gulf from your very own covered balcony of this gulf front 2BR/2BA, 9th floor level condo on scenic East Beach. There are only 36 units in this low density complex. Stores, shopping, and restaurants are just minutes away. The Hangout restaurant and the Pink Pony Pub are only a short walk up the beach. Condo has FREE Wi-Fi so don't forget your laptop!

The thermostat allows cooling to a minimum of 70 degrees; heating to 74, system disable w balcony door open > 5min.. Tampering with system is a guest charge.

Unique gulf front pool with fountain is both outside and covered area under the building by seating and tables. Rest room available poolside also. Outside lounge seating poolside and covered seating/table areas available too.

Bedding consists of:
Master: King
2nd Bedroom: 2 Twins
Sleepsofa: Queen

Approx Area: 1,220 Sq Ft

Condo is fully equipped, with 3 Flat Screen TVs (living room and both bedrooms) with 2 DVDs. Fully equipped kitchen with all appliances; full size HE Washer & Dryer in unit too!

Gulf Shores Alabama Beach Front Vacation Rental

Parking pass required; $42 per vehicle(2 Max). Parking can be very tight for large/oversize vehicles in season. Some overflow parking available across the street.

Monthly stays are from the 1st of the month to the 1st of the next month. We do not prorate our rates.

Property manager

Gulfsands Rentals

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Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets are not allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renter/occupant min age 25 years;must stay in unit

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Hangout Music Fest - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Waterville USA - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Gulf State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬7 min walk
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬9 min walk
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
‪Burro Azul - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Front Castaways 9C ~ Perfect location walk to dining & entertainment ~ Saltwater pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beach Front Castaways 9C ~ Perfect location walk to dining & entertainment ~ Saltwater pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Castaways 9C ~ Perfect location walk to dining & entertainment ~ Saltwater pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Beach Front Castaways 9C ~ Perfect location walk to dining & entertainment ~ Saltwater pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

8.2

Very good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Terrye P.

1 February 2025

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

Great Stay

Perfect location and right on the Gulf. Close to everything. Loved the balcony watching the sunrise and sunset.

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

25 March 2025

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

Location, Location, Location!

The property was exactly as listed. We enjoyed having the beach access! There was some construction going on during our stay, and impeded the pool for a few days but now its ready for the next guests. (Our kids did get to use it 1 evening during our stay.)It was nice to be in walking distance to many restaurants & souvenir shops. Definitely would stay again. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your place! Ohio Native :)

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 October 2024

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

First time at Gulf Shores

Property right on beach. Great view of gulf. Good food. Able to cook a breakfast. Nice pool. Weather iffy. Nice beach and access.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

25 May 2024

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

Great stay

This is a great location with a lovely view and beach access. The check in was super easy and we had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

13 August 2024

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

Thoroughly enjoyed!

Enjoyed every minute of it. Great location, within walking distance to everything. View from balcony was spectacular. I would definitely stay again and hope to.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

5 August 2024

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

Castaways 9C

We have stayed at many condos over the years. Some new some older. In terms of location, view, size and amenities 9c was great. It has one of the best stocked kitchens I've ever seen. My teens were about to walk to the shops and Hangout. The condo is a little bit dated and there was some paint peeling that I would recommend taking care of. Overall I wouod stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kayla H.

11 July 2024

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

9c

Elevator didnt work when we first got there. Room was clean few things were broken. King bed was terrible not very sturdy tub pressure sucked.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

6 August 2019

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

LOVE

Loved the Property and the location ! We will be back for sure

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kevin K.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Overall the condo is nice! Only thing I can say is the water pressure in both showers was terrible.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika N.

9 May 2018

Amazing Ocean view- perfect beach decor to match the view

Great condo! Clean, updated, relaxed! Best night of sleep I have ever had! We will come back to stay in 9C!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Kristy H.

7 April 2024

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

Castaway 9c

The unit is a little run down. The washer gave an error message the first day we used it, and they didn't manage to fix it the entire week we were there. The pots & pans were in bad shape. Other than these issues, the location is fantastic and the property is nice. We do love to stay there.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey R.

6 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Over pretty good stay

The condo was clean and any issue we had, it was taken care of. The frig stopped working and they had a new one to us in two days. Beautiful view!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

10 September 2018

Just what I was hoping for

Very clean. Great view. Very responsive staff/maintenance team.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Robin M.

19 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break

Great location. We went for spring break with my kids. Loved everything but the furniture, beds we’re comfortable, but the furniture was well used and not able to sat in. You could definitely tell it was a rental. Overall, great.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

27 June 2022

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

Very clean

Our condo was very clean and up to date. Loved the kitchen cabinets. Very well stocked. Plenty of bath towels. The twin beds were soft and comfy, but we're squeaky when turning over. The air conditioner ran great and we haf plenty of hot water.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

David F.

7 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Lights in 2nd bedroom did not work nor ceiling fan. Called property manager, no one fixed lights.

I liked location and view was great. Overall experience was great,. There was 2 different property managers phone numbers. Called lady answered hadn’t managed property in 4 years. She gave me the correct phone number.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

22 July 2024

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

Great place!

This was our first time to Gulf Shores and so going in we were unfamiliar with the area. We feel like we made a great choice with this unit. Positives: - The unit itself was great; very clean and it had everything we needed including a washer/dryer, which came in handy since my daughter was there for a softball tournament and we could wash her uniforms; - Outstanding view of the beach from the balcony! - We really loved the keypad lock to the unit, which meant we didn't have to carry a key; we now want to get one of these for our own house! - Bed in master bedroom was very comfortable; I hadn't slept that good in awhile. Second bedroom had two twin beds and daughter was also comfortable. - Updated appliances and kitchen had all we needed; AC also worked great. - Pool was great; we used almost every day/evening. - Location- Walking distance to many restaurants, etc. Negatives: - The building itself is a little dated and could use a little sprucing up. I don't really care about stuff like this but if you're looking for a newer, higher-end look then the building itself does not deliver; - The parking was pretty tight, especially for a pickup truck, but we always managed and had a space; - Elevator- We never experienced any issues with in chatting with some other guests it was apparent that some had. Summary: This is a great place with direct access to the beach and an incredible view. It was hard to leave and we would definitely book this unit again if it was available

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

LaKenya W.

14 July 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Terrible customer service

After booking our reservation, we were threatened several times our reservation would be cancelled if our payment and agreement wasn’t signed on time along with the submission our driver’s licenses. When we made it, the elevator was not working. We had to walk up the stairs to our floor which was the 9th floor. During our stay, the property manager assumed we had 30 people staying in our unit because there was a large number of black people sitting at the pool area (how racist). Our dryer stop working on Friday. I called to report it to the maintenance phone number and til this day (Sunday) no one has reached out to us to resolve the problem. No one have came to our until to fix the issue at all. I talked to the after hours representatives and they were no help. Needless to say, we will not be staying here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ken and T.

18 June 2023

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

Friends Trip

We were with a group, and 3 of us stayed in this condo. The location is very good. Close to restaurants and bars. Beautiful beach. Nice pool. The condo was clean and everything in good working order. We reported the lock battery was dying and the shower curtain was mildewed. The water completely shut off everywhere in the condo when the washer was on. They were very responsive. The building needs some freshening, but they were painting while we were there. The lower level of the building had an odd smell that I likened to Tidy Bowl, and it permeated into our condo. Otherwise, the condo is well-appointed, beautiful view right on the beach. The pictures are accurate.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie L.

12 August 2023

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

Adequate accommodations

Master bed is in need of an update. Bed was very creaky/squeaky. The dryer had a load of partially dried towels that required re washing due to musty smell. Mold noted around the vents in front bathroom and the water pressure of both bathrooms was low most of the time and at one point the water stopped flowing during a shower in the master bathroom. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes and utensils however the toaster only toasts on one side. Ceiling fan over dining table did not work. View and location were perfect!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Kara L.

8 May 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty

This place smelled like mold/mildew. The comforter (and bed blankets) smelled like it had not been washed in years. A pile of sand under comforter. Big glob of black hair in the bathtub drain. Black hairs on clean washcloths and towels. Light does not work above kitchen table, or next couch. And I have pictures and videos to back everything.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

30 July 2023

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

Great location

We loved the location! Beach was accessed easily, walking distance to anything you might want to do. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you need to cook ( no dish towels so take some ) turn fridge and freezer on as soon as you get there it does take a while to get cold. Cleanliness is another story, yes we are at the beach and expect sand. It smelled clean when we arrived we quickly learned that the floor just had something put on top of the grime, they were slippery and very dirty. My son almost fell walking into the living room, I walk in socks I’m places other than my home they were black on the bottom…so take an extra pair of flip flops or socks you can trash. The beds were ok, I would take your own pillows. Washer and dryer worked great and the balcony was amazing! Watched the dolphins every morning. Pool is great and partially shaded which is great to cool off. We also never cracked the code for turning the dining room light on which was a pain when we ate or played games at night. The TV in the kids room also didn’t work which was not a huge deal for us since we played games at night. Over all an excellent condo, perfect beach away from public areas. Just really should amp up the cleaning crew.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa R.

25 June 2023

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

Location location location!!!

Pros and cons Pros- location is incredible, the view is exactly as photo shows. And steps to the sand!! It’s right around several restaurants and walking distance to the Hangout. The condo is nice, it does have a mothball smell so you could take plug ins or even air freshener. Kitchen is very well stocked with all you’ll need to make meals/snacks/drinks. Do take trash bags, dish tabs and laundry tabs. Ac kept up well however it along with humidity made everything in the condo damp- all the time. A dehumidifier could be used by the owner for this. Cons- the parking lot is awful!! I have a small car and struggled to park because huge SUVs and huge trucks with very large front push bars took up 2 spots basically. The smell of the condo, just never did go away. Beds were not comfortable and there are no extra sheets (things get sandy bc.. the beach). Top floor- we had an emergency fire alarm (kiddo pulled it) so going down and up all those stairs wasn’t easy for my 72 yo mom- and to think of; we almost needed to cover for tornado so being way up was a bit unnerving (this obviously is out of anyone control but a safety factor to consider) The TVs, good luck!!! The volume randomly goes out and we had to reset the dish too many times to count, finally realized pushing the power button on the dish box 2x really fast reset it way quicker. Overall it was truly great but I’d not go back to this condo.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Blair T.

15 August 2020

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

Disliked: Communication

Pretty place, poor communication

The location, description, and amenities were all excellent. When we arrived on our check in day, the inside condo temp was 78 degrees and the walls, floors, and counter tops were covered in sweat! We unloaded everything & went down to the beach to give the condo an opportunity to cool off. When we came back up it was still 78. I called the after hours number & reported it. This is when communication became mishandled. I was told someone would come out. I had to go purchase fans at the local Dollar General. One hour later, without a serviceman or call, I then called back only to be told ‘sorry, she reported it but is off duty. Someone will come out.’ It was 11pm. At 1am, still without repair or a phone call, I called for a third time. I was told if someone will come out, they’ll call me. IT WAS MISERABLE!!!! Saturday morning at 9am I called Gulfsands Rentals to complain only to be met with “well is the company coming out to fix it?” WHAT?! I have no idea!! This is when I looked on the thermostat & called the company myself. The AC company confirmed that last pm someone did call & report it but did not leave a condo # therefore a serviceman could not go out. ANNOYED. Many failed to properly do their job numerous times causing our first evening, night, and following morning to be absolutely miserable. Luckily when I called the AC co. they immediately sent someone out to fix the issue. Major communication issues with Gulfsands Rentals & their after hours emergency system. I was given 1/2 of that nights rental back & the fan cost (only after arguing & emailing my receipt to a manager.) On a positive note, beach, pool, & location were very nice. Should have more than one elevator as it took forever to wait for it. The condo does have pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. Bring your own seasonings. We also could not get the ceiling fans in the living room or balcony to work. Bring wash clothes/dish rags. They only supply one each!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Ron R.

3 August 2022

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

Gulf shote

Great view, great location. Condo was good overall. Fan on balcony not operating, contacted property management and was told work order would be put in, so didn’t do us any good. Overall condo was nice, some damages to walls that need to be fixed, but overall a very nice condo. Had everything we needed, well equipped. Main property could use some updates, but overall a nice stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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