Beachfront Condo w/ a Shared Outdoor Pool & Gulf Views

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 668.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Kitchen

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Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Hangout Music Fest
‪10 min walk‬
Waterville USA
‪3 min drive‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Island Shores 256

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Big city fun meets laid-back island lifestyle in this low-rise Gulf Shores condo! This spacious vacation rental comes complete with comfortable furnishings, a fully-equipped kitchen that will make cooking and preparing snacks a breeze, and a private balcony overlooking the luminous Gulf of Mexico and the beach. Enjoy relaxing evenings looking out for dolphins and watching the sunset. This vacation rental offers guests access to a shared outdoor swimming pool, which the perfect way to stay cool during the summer if you don't feel like going to the beach.

What's nearby:
Gulf State Park, with miles of walking and biking trails and on-site Woodside Restaurant, is a short 0-5 mile drive - it's the perfect setting for an outdoor enthusiast. Additional dining options include Lulu's (three and a half miles), The Hangout Gulf Shores (half a mile), Big Wave Dave's (under three miles), and The Gulf (seven and a half miles). Spend a day off the sand at Waterville USA or Adventure Island. Check out The Wharf of Orange Beach Amphitheater for weekly concerts.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: Cameras are located in parking lot, pool area, outside elevators , near cart area

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

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Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA 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

Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Hangout Music Fest - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 km
Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬15 min walk
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
‪Burro Azul - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront Condo w/ a Shared Outdoor Pool & Gulf Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beachfront Condo w/ a Shared Outdoor Pool & Gulf Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Condo w/ a Shared Outdoor Pool & Gulf Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Condo w/ a Shared Outdoor Pool & Gulf Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Condo w/ a Shared Outdoor Pool & Gulf Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Orange Beach Beaches. Gulf State Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

7.6

Good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

28 September 2024

Small but nice

Very clean, kitchen is narrow but has plenty of cookware, coffee makers, blenders and dishes. Please bring coffee filters for coffee pot and also had 2 keurig type coffee makers too. Bedrooms and bathrooms we nice and both had TVs. It was perfect for 4 adults.

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10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

11 May 2024

Great getaway

I took my 2 college kids to the beach for a quick get away after they finished this semester. The condo was very clean, easy to get to, and has great access to the beach. Easy to walk to the Gulf Shores State Park or to the Hangout and other restaurants. While there were a lot of people there during our stay, it was still very quiet and peaceful.

2/10 Terrible

Lee

31 October 2023

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

This property should not be in a rental pool until issues are addressed and the unit cleaned and certified to be mold free. The unit has a water leak in the wall that was previously reported issue by prior guests. AC/Heat vents have mold spores visible. Master dresser showed water stains on legs from leaks. We had to deal with loud fans and a dehumidifier that ran the entire time trying to dry the unit out. The dehumidifier was so loud you could not talk over it! Work crews in an out all week, holes cut in the wall with drywall dust all over. Wet floors and no offer to move us. Bed sheets for 2nd bed too short for bed, coffee maker needs to be descaled, unit was recently pained to make it seem fresh, but old and in need of renovation. We also question if the kitchen was remodeled without meeting fire code /permits as walking in the front door there is a counter obstructing the entrance and you have to squeeze by to get in and close the door. Stay away!

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6/10 Okay

Michele W.

29 September 2023

All good but

No in unit laundry. Not comvenant for rinse out swim suites. And dry towels. We would stay again .

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8/10 Good

Michael B.

27 September 2023

Gulf Shore Stay 2023

The condo was nice I would recommend some kind window covering for night time in the living room.

10/10 Excellent

Juan G.

31 July 2023

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

Great stay

Property was smaller than we normally stay in, but was perfect for who we had with us. Great location with plenty to do close by. Beach location was fantastic as you walk out right onto the beach. Kitchen worked for what we do and big table for eating. We were there for a softball tournament, so we really did not spend much time in the condo. We would definitely rent again no hesitation.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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2/10 Terrible

Suzan A.

17 February 2023

Don't come here

I've been coming to alabama for years! Your better off renting a pheonix condo, the shower head in the master bedroom wasn't working, the door to the washer and dryer was locked? And the security guard was rude, and very insistent on letting us know he wont hesitate to fine us $500 if we leave anything on the balconies, outside by the door, and all these other rules. The only person who was polite was the guy who came in to try and fix our shower head. The room by the balcony had multiple centipedes and worms coming from the walls. Worst Expierence.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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4/10 Poor

Alexander N.

1 January 2023

Great beach location, needs some work

My family of 5 stayed here the week, location is right near lots of attractions and is on beach side. However, I incorrectly believed that “washer and dryer” listed in the property amenities details meant that we would be able to do laundry in the room. Laundry is only available via pay machines downstairs. Also our room had dead bugs in it and broken window shades. The pool is facing the parking lot instead of beach like most other condos in the area. The place was great to camp out in for a week but not what one would consider luxury by any means. The bathroom GCFI outlets were somehow wired together which seemed to be not up to proper building code and unsafe. Also dishes were dirty in the kitchen drawer. We will be back to the area but will look for a different property next time. There are only 2 elevators for the whole building and they are very slow so we took the stairs when coming and going.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Gayla P.

22 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very misleading listing.

To start off the location is great and the room was very clean. The property managers provided their numbers and were available if we needed anything. Beds were comfortable. This is an old condo and it looks like it has never been updated. The paint is peeling from the ceiling, it smells disgusting, and the furniture is awful. The paint is off most of the railing on the balcony and it’s rusted. The cookware needs to be replaced. We rented this specific condo because we thought it had a washer and dryer because there’s one on the pictures but it doesn’t have one. When I brought this to the property mangers attention she said she needed to take that pic off but it’s still there. I would expect all of these issues with a cheap rental but this was not cheap at all.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

18 October 2022

Staying at Gulf Shore

We had a wonderful time at the beach with a very convenient room right there.

6/10 Okay

Karri C.

19 April 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs to be updated

I feel like everything in the condo needs to be updated. It felt depressing in there. Even a fresh coat of paint would have helped a little. Normally we aren’t in the room very much but this particular trip, it rained a lot. The dishes were dirty and we purchased plastic utensils in fear of eating on dirty dishes/silverware. We do a lot of cooking inside the room so with pans being less than clean, we went out most meals or had meals that didn’t require pans or dishes. The area below the balcony had garbage and looked bad. I just feel like overall, the condo needed to be updated with paint, newer pictures, linens, furniture, etc. the pictures appeared to be very faded and old. I just feel like there could be a lot more put into this, and it not costing a lot of money, for people to enjoy it more.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

1 April 2022

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

Amazing views from balcony and great location..had a wonderful vacation!

Great location and views from the balcony. Had a wonderful vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

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8/10 Good

Jon V.

26 March 2022

Awesome time

Our stay was amazing. VACASA was great to work with, hassle free and did a great job following up with us after checking in. The condo was very clean, with a great view. The only reason for not 5 stars is because the room could use just a little update, paint and lighting and possibly furniture. All in all the best stay we have had out of 8 times.

8/10 Good

Gloria M., Harvest

11 March 2022

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

Place with potential

Great location, wonderful view of beach from condo and patio is great. Coming in the door is awkward it opens toward a kitchen counter so everyone must enter in the master bedroom to come in the condo. Definitely could use some updating. The bedding covers are old. There is the bare minimum in the kitchen for cooking. Unfortunately I would probably not stay in this condo again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

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6/10 Okay

Alicia M.

20 February 2022

Great location, Clean, but bare bones

Clean, Great location, and walking distance to Sea & Suds, The Hang Out and downtown area, however don't expect much décor, (bare basics), had adequate kitchen needs. Pros: 2nd floor; Clean; Location; Beds & bedding were comfy; good hot water & pressure. Cons: Master toilet VERY low to ground (child size); front door entrance small and hard to maneuver through due to kitchen cabinets; No Smart TV's so no Netflex, Hulu, etc.

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10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

11 October 2021

Just right for us!

We really wanted to be right on the beach and so this was so perfect! We had friends staying within walking distance and the proximity to the Sea & Suds was a perk! It was clean and suited our needs exactly. Thanks!

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8/10 Good

Justin B.

18 July 2021

Good

Absolutely great for the price and location. Right on the beach and within walking distance of everything.

8/10 Good

Cayla H.

17 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

We will be back!

As soon as we got to our unit the immediate problem was no parking pass had been left in our room. This was stressfull because the security gaurd on duty insisted we had to have one immediately. I called Vacasa and was told they would reach out to the prop. mngr and get me a pass within 15 mins. It took over an hour, of which time my husband had to stand out in the parking lot with the car and keep security from towing us even though we showed him our rental confirmation and that we were scheduled guests. After an hour a less than enthusiastic Vacasa rep showed up and handed us a parking pass like it was a personal burden for her. After that the stay was great, we will be back to Gulf Shores and wouldn't have a problem renting here again just hope the passes are in the room as detailed when we purchased the trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Lil B.

3 June 2020

Best trip ever

Great family environment and beautiful condo

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2/10 Terrible

Lennie G.

5 March 2020

Overpriced for what you receive.

Not well maintained. Everything was worn. Wind howels thru doors. 2 spoons, electrical outlets not working, pool in parking lot. For the same price you can get better. Do not recommend!!!

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10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

29 July 2019

It was easy to contact you, it means more when I am able to talk with an actual person. It also m...

It was easy to contact you, it means more when I am able to talk with an actual person. It also makes me feel more secure about the reservation. I didn't have to stop and get a key, that was convenient. I did enjoy the reminders and texts that I received before, during and after. As far as the actual unit it was very nice but could use some updates and more beachy decorations.

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8/10 Good

Cathleen P.

21 May 2019

Check in wasn’t smooth

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10/10 Excellent

Travis D.

27 March 2019

Couple of Lights didn't work

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

15 June 2018

Cleanliness.

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8/10 Good

MELISSA O.

29 June 2016

We had one small issue with only one key working.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living room

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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