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Exterior
Living area
Right on the beach!
Living area
Beach

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 569.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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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 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet Ā· Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet Ā· Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

šŸŒŠšŸŽ£ Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. šŸŽ£šŸŒŠ

Island Shores is one of Gulf Shores' most popular and affordable vacation rentals, offering a stunning direct Gulf-front view of the Gulf of Mexico from its 6th-floor location. You'll be greeted by beautiful white sandy beaches and convenient access to shopping, dining, movies, and various activities. The complex features a spacious swimming pool with ample lounge and patio seating, as well as an elevator and luggage/valet carts for easy loading and unloading. Sea 'n Suds, a well-known oyster bar and seafood restaurant, is just a block away, and you'll also find numerous other restaurants, shopping malls, and recreational activities within walking distance.

This updated two-bedroom, two-bath condo provides a full kitchen, washer/dryer, convertible bed for additional guests, and free Wi-Fi. The master bedroom is equipped with a brand new king-size bed, a private bath, and a new flat-screen TV and DVD player. The second bedroom, located off the living room, can now accommodate three guests with a new bunk bed unit featuring a double lower bunk and a twin upper bunk. This setup is ideal for families with three children. The living room features new furniture and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, providing a comfortable space to relax with a movie, a book, or a nap. The beachfront balcony includes a patio table and chairs, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the Gulf view.

Island Shores is ideally located near grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, shopping outlets, and recreational options. The Tanger Outlet Mall, which boasts over 120 brand name stores, is a great place for retail therapy on rainy afternoons. The Wharf offers dolphin cruises, an amphitheater for concerts, additional shopping, and a movie theater. Nearby Orange Beach features Perdido Pass, a dedicated area for fishermen. You'll also find marinas, glass-bottom boats, chartered deep-sea fishing excursions, golf courses, the Alabama Birding Trail, amusement parks, and water theme parks just a short drive away.

Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a family retreat, or a break from your everyday routine, Island Shores offers a fantastic vacation choice. The owners strive to make your stay comfortable, stress-free, and memorable, looking forward to building long-standing relationships with their guests.
Please note that construction on the balcony windows is scheduled to start on October 1, 2022, and is expected to continue until January 2023, with the possibility of extensions due to weather.

Additional Information:

Parking Passes are required and may be purchased upon arrival or by contacting our office directly. You must purchase each parking pass. You can have only 2 parking passes per reservation. 2 cars maximum.
During special holiday time periods (Hangout Fest weekend, Memorial Day weekend, Saturday to Saturday during week of 4th of July, Labor Day weekend, and Shrimp Fest weekend) 3 bedroom units are limited to TWO parking passes, and 2 bedroom units are limited to ONE parking pass.
Linens are provided, but please bring your own beach towels.
The reservation includes a "starter set" of hand soap, 1 roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, 1 trash bag per trash can, and 1 roll of paper towels.
Policies:
Guests must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent.
Photo ID is required at check-in.
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets are not permitted.
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Island Shores 653 is professionally managed by Poole & Associates, a company that has been helping families create great beach memories since 1998. They are dedicated to ensuring your time at the beach is a wonderful experience, and they look forward to welcoming you back year after year. Enjoy your stay in Gulf Shores!

Property manager

Poole and Associates
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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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 šŸŒŠšŸŽ£ Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. šŸŽ£šŸŒŠ have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is šŸŒŠšŸŽ£ Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. šŸŽ£šŸŒŠ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at šŸŒŠšŸŽ£ Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. šŸŽ£šŸŒŠ?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at šŸŒŠšŸŽ£ Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. šŸŽ£šŸŒŠ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at šŸŒŠšŸŽ£ Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. šŸŽ£šŸŒŠ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is šŸŒŠšŸŽ£ Relax and catch a couple fish- Happiness comes in waves. šŸŽ£šŸŒŠ 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.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

hugh s.

Snow bird trip

The unit had a washer and dryer in the bedroom and it was not vented. Also it is past time to update the faucets, floors and paint.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roger R.

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

Great location!

We love staying in this area. Condos in this complex are generally a little less expensively priced than others. Think this results from being a somewhat older building. However, the overall facilities are well kept. Each individual apartment depends upon the owner of that specific unit. We've stayed couple places in this complex and find the specific units to be pretty nice. Not fancy and perhaps somewhat dated...but clean and very workable. We were there for two weeks Jan/Feb 2025. And of course....GREAT LOCATION.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

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

Beautiful view right off the beach.

My family and I enjoyed the stay. Convenient by beach and also restaurants. Will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mary D.

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

Great beach spot

Great location on the beach. Good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel B.

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

Short getaway

My girls and I booked last minute trip to go for a long weekend and see Kenny Chesney at the Wharf and spend Memorial Day, great location and very clean. Highly recommend for small group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S., Kennesaw, Ga.

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

Beach time

Our place was clean and comfortable. Poole & Associates customer was phenomenal. I will definitely book with them again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Pleasurable experience

Great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annual Beach Trip

My friends and I have stayed in this condo the past 4 or 5 years. We are already discussing next summers trip.We love the condo and its location. Everything you want to do is very close distance. Its very clean and well maintained. The owner is great to communicate with. I would definitely recommended this condo to friends. We had a great time!!!

6/10 Okay

Valerie B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, ok condo

The furniture is dated and one of the kitchen chairs could not be used due to the seat splitting apart. There was quite a bit of sand still on the floor when arriving and the whole unit could’ve been cleaner. It wasn’t bad but not the best either. Location was great along with the beach access!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

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

Great vacation!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean, new furniture (different from the pictures and nicer) and the view was amazing. Great area as everything you need is walking distance. Sea n Suds oyster bar and grill next door and grocery store and souvenir shop across the street. The only minor drawback was the construction workers working on the roof at the time and the elevator quit on our last day and we were on the 6th floor. Other than that, everything was great! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

Great location but it needs newer furniture and the elevator needs maintenance.

The view is outstanding! I sat on the balcony, drinking my morning coffee, and watched the dolphins. The dolphins swam by around 7 o'clock. It's a 1/2 mile walk to the Hangout, not too bad. The elevator is very slow and sometimes doesn't work at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016

6/10 Okay

Brian W.

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

Decent

Location, location, location! Right on the beach and walking distance to many restaurants and stores. We stayed for 6 nights the beginning of June. My biggest complaint was that the ocean view from the windows was blocked due to deterioration between the window panes. Could only see the ocean partially, due to that. I let management know on check out and hopefully they will fix that. Most likely will not return to this location. PCB has way nicer condos for way less money. Overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

summer r.

Beautiful view with a bonus...washer and dryer!!

We had a wonderful time staying in Golfshores. The condo was great although it was a little outdated for my style. The washer and dryer are a bonus for sure! The only problem I had was the fact that it was on the six floor and the elevator would take for ever or even sometimes not work at all. The ventilation in the master bathroom seemed to not work so well and the actual showerhead was not held tightly to the wall. But all minir problems. The pool was fantastic and so was the beach! Definitley will stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

6/10 Okay

David S.

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

Great Location, but...

Not a bad stay for the money; but definitely needs some updating. Kitchen appliances and living room furniture were very good. A rain/wind storm during our stay took out the TV, but management was very responsive, and thanks to Billy was fixed in no time. Balcony furniture and weather stripping under the back door (which allowed slight amount of rain to be blown in), as well as the master mattress, all need to be replaced. Balcony railing and floor need to be refinished. Washer & dryer in master BR not a good idea in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Matt M.

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

Just okay.

The condo is very outdated, in need of some cosmetic repairs as well. Bedding was very old and worn down. The floors were also dirty, could feel sand and lots of hair in the bathrooms. Maintenance came early one morning to put something in water heater and caused the entire condo to fill with smoke, was never contacted or apologized for the inconvenience. For the price there are better options.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Keith M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Clean,good location, not enjoyable a total rental

Upon getting to property elevator broken - we were on top floor 6th floor, lug everything up later the next day the elevator was working. However pool was closed after the 2nd day and remained closed for maintenance the rest of our stay. The unit was clean but definitely a rental. Drywall repairs not complete in almost every room, not a matching piece furniture, unit in desperate need of a total makeover for the price we paid. Bring your own cook wear as every showed serious wear and tear. Stackable washer and dryer plumbed next to dresser in master bedroom but not vented outside. Not certain anything has been updated in some time. Will not be returning to this building Island Shores!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Chris S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Gulf shore Condo

Really dated. The patio furniture is cheap plastic. The bunk bed sheets on the lower bunk were clearly not changed, a jolly rancher was open and wrapper laying beside it under the comforter. The top bunk had no sheets. My daughter slept on top of the comforter and used a blanket out of the closet, she unfolded it and found some dried goo, not sure what it was, so clearly it had not been washed either. The kitchen counters were dusty and the dishwasher had powder of some kind all over the handle and front of it. Looked like seasoning of some kind. The bathrooms were very clean and the floors throughout the condo were also clean. The air conditioning worked great so that was a bonus. Overall, I would not use this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer H.

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

Decent Condo at a Great Location

The condo was decent. The beach access was great. The washer and dryer combo in the condo was nice to have. It worked well for our family. The couch is a little dated and you kinda sink when you sit on it but the recliner they had was nice. Everyone liked the beds. Great views from the balcony. The kitchen was well stocked. The only issue we ran into is the ceiling leaking when it rained. It's obvious that this has been an issue for sometime as there was several water stains on the ceiling and holes. Looks as if whoever is in charge of maintenance is just spraying popcorn ceiling back over the issues and not actually fixing it. We had a couple of slips and falls on the wet tile before we realized where the water was coming from. We ended up putting down towels and putting out bowls to catch all the water when it got really heavy rains. Had we not had to deal with that I would have given it more stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Carol H.

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

Girls Trip

Not impressed with this condo. I will not rent it again, too many things wrong with it and it was not cleaned properly, we moved a chair and found a piece of pizza under it! Wall plugs along the couch side wall didn’t work, bed rail on the top bunk was loose, sheets for the couch were stained badly altho they were clean they looked horrible. Could tell that the owners didn’t spend any $$ fixing this place up to make it nicer. Things were kinda cheap! Definitely not worth the price but we made it work and had a good time anyway. Lesson learned and keeping this one in my book to be sure I don’t rent it again. I will just have to look for a different place next time. This is really only the first time I have not had a quality condo rental from VRBO so not holding it against VRBO just think the owners need to upgrade some things in this condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sky M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing and would not stay here again.

I want to start off saying the I knew this unit was dated by the pictures and I was fine with that. But this unit is rough! I read reviews and thought this place will be fine. We don’t spend a lot of time in the room anyways but the only good thing here was the beach view and the bunk beds. Dead bolt on front door didn’t work. One of the outlets in the kitchen you could tell had caught on fire at some point. Couch is nasty. Ceiling fan in master did not work. Balcony light was out. Many of the lamps did not work. Remotes did not work. I am usually not one to complain but I felt others needed to know what they were getting into before staying here. I would have been ok with this place if I paid $400 for three nights but I paid over $830. This condition is not acceptable for the price. When in the room you just could not sit comfortably. Kids said the bund beds were fine. The showers only stay hot for about 5 minutes. Then to top it off the elevator broke on day two and this unit is on the 6th floor. Unit needs a good deep cleaning. Chucks of dust on pictures mirrors and vents.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Molli S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Outdated great location

Property was outdated. BUT easy check in process. Good location. Easy walk to everything. Just needs a few upgrades regarding the furniture and other condo amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Sandy G.

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

Girlsl trip

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

First Visit

Great location, beautiful view, within walking distance to good food. The condo was spacious enough for us. Beds a little too soft for me, but manageable. Overall a fantastic week! We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

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