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Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Property grounds
Pool
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8146.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool

Ocean Reef 801

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The white sand beach of Gulf Shores is yours to enjoy at Ocean Reef 8 801, a multi-level, beachfront condo with wonderful views of the Gulf of Mexico.


After a day spent down on the beach (which is accessed via an outdoor staircase from the deck), you can come home to relax in central air conditioning, use the free WiFi to share a few photos, or sit outside on the deck to swap stories of your adventures. Inside, you'll have a full kitchen, ample space to dine at the breakfast bar and the six-person table, and a gulf-front living room with a flatscreen TV for your evening entertainment.


Ocean Reef is a beachfront complex with an outdoor swimming pool and a sundeck where you can lounge in the shade of swaying palm trees. In this wonderfully central part of Gulf Shores, you'll be an easy walk from popular restaurants, eateries, bars, and ice cream parlors, and just over a mile west of Gulf State Park. Gulf Shores Parkway - the thoroughfare that's home to Waterville USA and dozens of other activities and attractions - is only half a mile east as well.


Things to Know
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.



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
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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8.8 out of 10, (11 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 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 and a first aid kit

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.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 1.0 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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬12 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 Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (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

8.2

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

7.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Courtney Y.

Overall great place to stay

Very convenient to everything around, the beach view was stunning, very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Beautiful

It was awesome being on the beachfront
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie A.

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

Wonderful vacation

We had a great week. Awesome to walk out and straight to beach. Excellent location. We will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Location

Was great right on the beach lots of room and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katelin L.

Great location

Location was perfect for our weekend. Would suggest having towels available. There was only 5 towels in the house for showers, but nothing for beach use.
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10/10 Excellent

Tammie A.

Perfect rental

Close to shops, restaurants within walking distance, and steps from the beach; what more could you ask for! My family and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Jessica W.

Great stay over all.

Easy access to the beach. Lots of room and sleep space. Value of stay is much better than a hotel.
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10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Sand in our toes beach town home

Walk out the door and your on the sand!!!
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8/10 Good

Destiny L.

Our stay

Everything was very peaceful and clean. The location being on the beach and walking distance to all of the souvenir shops and eating spots was a plus!!

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Great location / view

Clean, centralized location with great beach access. All the amenities anyone needs are in the house. Updated appliances, nice beds and couch!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy K.

Amazing gulf shores vacation

Omg!! The view of the beach from the living room and master bedroom was amazing. I would definitely stay here again!! Carpet definitely needs to be removed and xtra blankets and pillows would be nice. But this location is great and super convenient. I loved our trip!

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Had a great time

It was great time
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Great location

Our family loved this condo, it was a great location, close to restaurants and shops, there is a liquor store, ice cream and a pizza place across the street. It was so nice to be able to walk down the steps of the deck and be right on the beach. The pool was very nice, there were plenty of lounge chairs. the only thing wrong was the patio table on the deck was missing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Perfect for several families!

We stayed at one of the condos at Ocean Reef years ago, and I’ve wanted to come since. We had seven families rent 3 condos in 3 different units, and it was perfect! Close to stores for necessities and fun if you like to go out. The best part is that it is steps from the beach. Plenty of room for families to be together, yet have their space. The only thing I would recommend is taking some extra throw blankets from home. Each bed had sheets and a thin blanket. After spending the day in the beach and coming in with a sunburn, you can get a chill, so a few extra blankets were nice! Thank you for sharing your condo! We did not want to leave!

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Great Location

Myself and 5 friends stayed for 6 nights. We had plenty of beds and space. Everything was clean inside but the front balcony and chairs were pretty dirty. Had to wipe the chairs out and clean the table. The location is awesome. Several restaurants and shops are in easy walking distance. The beach access doesn’t get any better! Kitchen is nice with newer appliances. It’s not very well stocked for those who want to cook. All that said, we had a great time and would recommend staying here. The pool area is nice also.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clint W.

Loved everything!

First off the beaches and location were great. We were able to walk to everything we needed except for groceries. The condo was very clean, and looked like the bottom floor was upgraded, which was very nice. The icemachine didn't seem to make very much ice, it emptied twice a day. Looking forward to staying again in the future.
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2/10 Terrible

Richard R.

No service

I called for 4 days trying to get the dryer fixed. they kept telling me to be patient and it would be fixed, but no one showed up. I spent hours of my vacation time on the phone trying to get it fixed and going to the laundry mat to dry towels and clothes. I do not recommend at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Faith F.

Beautiful view but many broken or not working things in home

We stayed 5 nights. We chose this home because it had a washer/dryer. With 2 adults and 5 children we picked it for the washer/dryer. We packed only a few clothes knowing we could do laundry. The unit was broken! I had to hand wash clothes and hang dry them. It was very frustrating!!! On my vacation. One bedroom had no working lights. Hallway lights did not work. The front door did not latch and opened by itself. The view was beautiful. The house itself was clean and nice except the issues I mentioned. All in all we had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Randy D.

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

Summer Vacation 2023

The location of Ocean Reef and the size of the condo was great! The cleanliness was not good. Bring your own blankets because the bead spreads are paper thin and there are no extra bed linens. The back stairs from our balcony to the beach were closed and not useable until the last two days of our stay. They were being replaced. Also, the dryer has to go through 5 drying cycles to get a load of clothes dried.The shower door in the master bath doesn’t work and comes off of the track. All bathrooms have mold in the shower tracks. None of the lights above the bar work. The carpet on the stairs need to be replaced. It was absolutely filthy. Despite all of the issues, the beach was beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Connie D.

We didn’t take many clothes because we knew we would have a washer and a dryer. The dryer did not...

We didn’t take many clothes because we knew we would have a washer and a dryer. The dryer did not work and it was very difficult to wash towels or even clothes for 9 people. I reported it three times and no one came to even look at it during our visit. I didn’t even get any communication from management! One of the children got sick and threw up in bed. We had a very hard time trying to clean towels and throw up. We had to leave towels wet when we checked out. I do not recommend anyone staying in this condo because There was NO communication with management and we reported it three times. A simple I’m sorry for the inconvenience would have been a great gesture. But we heard nothing! I asked for compensation and again no answer! Do not stay where they do not communicate with you. We paid way too much money not to have everything working!!!

6/10 Okay

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Renter beware

Vacasa is by far the worst property management group I’ve dealt with in all my years of vacationing at Ocean Reef! Customer service is absolutely horrible, they are polite but horrible to deal with and will ignore issues even when they promise to address things and call you back. As far as the rental, it’s roomy & ocean front which is nice. Beds are ancient and noisy so if you’re a light sleeper every movement will keep you awake at night. The beds basically have two top sheets on them with no blankets in the entire condo. Dishwasher didn’t work the entire trip & carpet on the stairs was loose resulting in two people in my group tripping, thankfully no one was hurt. I will not rent this condo again as it was or least favorite of any we stayed at & I will avoid any that Vacasa has listed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Ocean reef condo

The condo was very nice and being close to the beach was fantastic we will be coming back thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

jama j.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Looks are deceiving

Online it looks great but in person not so great. The 2 rooms with carpet smelled bad. Dryer doesn’t work. Dishwasher is disgusting. Mattresses and box springs are nasty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Dean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great location, dated and no dryer

This is the second time staying at this complex, first time in this unit. It’s a great location. The day we arrived, we discovered the dryer not working. I sent a message to the host, along with another small issue with a bed. I received no reply and called Vacasa the next afternoon about the issues. A repair person was out for the bed that evening and informed me that the request for the dryer was submitted and that someone should be out to look at it. No one came and their was no communication from the host. Having heard nothing, I called Vacasa again a day or so later to express my displeasure in not being able to use a dryer that was listed as being on property. I was able to locate a review from around May 8th or so on VRBO, that indicated a dryer issue. We stayed in the unit June 7-18. In later conversation with Vacasa, the operator indicated that this was an ongoing issue and that the repair company was waiting on a part. I informed her that an email or phone call prior to our reservation would have been nice and would have allowed us to prepare for the inconvenience of not being able to dry clothes, towels, bathing suits etc… for 6 people. A day or two before we left I received a message from the host that a repair person was coming out that evening. He did not arrive until after 5pm. He said he was not aware of previous repair requests. He literally took the dryer apart and replaced several parts and could not fix the dryer. He was there close to 2.5 hours. We appreciated his help, as late in our stay it was. He said he had to label it as in-repairable. All in all our stay was great, very disappointed in communication. I’ve had to contact hosts before and was satisfied in their response time and to the help they gave to my requests. There was no communication from this unit host, unless it was me to Vacasa and it was not to the local host. We did receive a small refund for our inconvenience, which was not what I was hoping for, but I was beyond frustrated and ready to move on.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Ashlee H.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Poor experience

Could have been better. Disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

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