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Paradise is calling 🌴 Pick up! The beach is more affordable than you think!

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Living area
Exterior
Beach
Pool
Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 695.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Paradise is calling 🌴 Pick up! The beach is more affordable than you think!

"Welcome to Ocean Reef, Gulf Shores, Alabama! This delightful two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath condo offers a comfortable and fully equipped vacation space for guests. The master bedroom features a queen-size bed, while the loft bedroom upstairs has a king-size bed and bunk beds, perfect for families or groups. The condo includes a fully stocked kitchen, providing ample space for the entire family. The master bedroom has a private bathroom, and there's also a shared half bathroom in the hall. Coin-operated washing machines and dryers are available on-site for your convenience.

Surrounding the condo, you'll find a beautiful pool area, barbecue space with picnic tables, covered parking, direct beach access, and more. Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, the property is just a short walk from the world-famous Hangout, along with numerous shopping and dining options.

For reservations during the Winter Season (January and February), bookings made before October 1st require a 60-day minimum stay. Reservations made after October 1st vary between three or seven nights based on unit specifications.

Professionally managed by Poole & Associates,
this property requires parking passes, with a limit of two passes per reservation for a maximum of two cars. Linens are provided, although guests should bring their own beach towels. The reservation includes a 'starter set' of essential items.

Policies specify that renters must be at least 25 years old, present a photo ID at check-in, and adhere to a no smoking and no pets rule. Please call for monthly 'Snowbird' rates available from November through February."

Property manager

Poole and Associates
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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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 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.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gulf State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise is calling 🌴 Pick up! The beach is more affordable than you think! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Paradise is calling 🌴 Pick up! The beach is more affordable than you think! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise is calling 🌴 Pick up! The beach is more affordable than you think!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise is calling 🌴 Pick up! The beach is more affordable than you think!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise is calling 🌴 Pick up! The beach is more affordable than you think! 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 Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

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. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for four people … very close to the beach and the festival we attended. Easy check in and parking
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Late minute family vaca

Great location! Super convenient for pool and beach time as well as shopping and places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Ocean Reef Gulf Shores

Great place! Just as described. Great location to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Loved it

Great location, right on the beach. My son and I had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Just right

Booked a last minute get away. Property was clean except for shower curtain and beer can on the porch deck. The covered parking was nice. Access to the beach was an easy walk. Wish they had a rinse off station as you come back from the beach. Pizza, ice cream and souvenir stores are right across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sandy L.

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

Gulf Shores trip

We loved our condo. Only issue we had was that several outlets did not work. We couldn’t plug in to things which made it inconvenient. It was also very noisy being by the street. Next time I’d like a beach front property. Our place was very clean and kept up well. We had everything we needed. Maybe a broom would have been nice for the sand! Enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacy m., Kennesaw, USA

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

Nice Place

The property was as pictured and very clean. The management company was extremely quick to answer questions and very friendly. The listing stated that the balcony was under construction and could not be used. We were pleasantly surprised that the construction on our unit was over and we were able to use the balcony. Beautiful weather and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

kara h.

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

great place for price

I would stay here again. It is a good price for space and location, short walk through small parking lot to the beach. Convenient to walking to stores and restaurants. What I wish was better....food from previous rental was still in oven, a cleaning glove was left on deck, front door handle is loose, dishes in cabinets were very unorganized all types mixed together so it was hard to find stuff(like all bowls or all pans were not together),there were very small bath towels and 1 per person, no extra at all and no hand towels, for a 6 night stay! there is also no chairs on deck , we did really enjoy our stay, we weren't looking for high price and all the extras so this was perfect, I will say it is a noisy location over the pool, and the deck overlooking the road, but nothing that would make me not stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

Loved the location! Items that were mention on a previous review that were supposely fixed were not. There was still the tripping issue with a rug. Could be cute, needs an update really bad.. just get rid of all the heavy curtains everywhere would help a ton. Oh yeah, plan on giving your quads a work out. Lots of stairs. Other than that we had a great time. Lol!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Katie S.

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

First time in Gulf Shores

It was our first time in Gulf Shores and we had a wonderful time. The condo was nice. The rug in the living room should probably be switched out, our whole family tripped over it almost every time we walked in the front door. The couches weren't super comfortable because they had plywood under the cushions which was rather strange, but we spent most of our time at the beach so not a huge deal. We were pleasantly surprised at the large space in the loft. It was lots of room for us and our small children. Carrying all of our luggage up the spiral staircase wasn't fun, but we were prepared since we saw it in the pictures. All in all great time and we'll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Casey H.

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

Needs better Furniture

The couches both had plywood under cushions and arms were broken inside frame on the love seat. Other chair under stairs has a broke front leg, so seating was limited and not comfortable in living room. There is a rug when you enter room that we all tripped on cause it is rolled up, needs to be turned to fix hazard. Also the towels for us to use for shower were put up wet not damp (wet) from cleaning crew. Not convinced the sheets had beds were washed either that were on the beds. It was on beach so that was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

william t.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Judy S.

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

My experience

The house was real cute, but the floors underneath the couches still had food underneath them. The entry rug was rolled up and just as soon as I came through the door, I tripped over it and the shower would always back up when in use and the closet floors was filthy and had dust and ponytail holders underneath the little table. It said it had an Oceanview but it did not. Very disappointed about that.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Awesome place

Good
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Dawn R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Story

The oic on web were misleading as far as ocean front, only stayed 2 nights weather was horrible but that can’t be heloed
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaila S.

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

Great stay

We took a couples trip and really enjoyed out stay and the location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

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

It was amazing!!!!

We had a great time and this property was close enough to walk to eat, shop, go to the beach, and many other things they have to offer on the strip. We had a great time and would love to do again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Zackary G., Anchorage, AK (USA)

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty, Stained, Lacking Creator Comforts

The bed comforters were stained badly along with two mattresses, lending us to questions the cleanliness of everything. The carpeting was also stained badly. The facility is in disrepair and lacks maintenance of electrical conduit, exposing some wiring at the parking stall. Laundry is coin operated, without a coin dispenser machine. Would NOT stay at this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lina H.

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

Great condo

Perfect location, clean and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Large, clean and nice units. Laundry onsite cheap, clean and fast. Right on the beach and the strip for nightly entertainment. Quiet for relaxing. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Julie Y.

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

Comfortable

Good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

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