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Beachfront Condo | Private 6th-Floor Balcony, Gulf Views | Pool, Sundeck

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪5 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 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Beachfront Condo | Private 6th-Floor Balcony, Gulf Views | Pool, Sundeck

The Whaler 6A

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Unwind in an idyllic spot right beside the beach in this 2BR/2BA Gulf Shores condo, located in The Whaler complex.

Soak up amazing beach views from the comfort of your private sixth-floor balcony. Or take a dip in the gulf-front pool. You’ll also enjoy access to a sundeck and a grilling/picnic space.

Additional highlights include a recently updated kitchen with a breakfast bar, three flat screen TVs, and generously sized bedrooms - including a master suite with a king bed and a private en-suite bathroom.

The condo is just 1 mile from Highway 59, and a short walk to a host of attractions, including Gulf State Park, Gulf State Park Pier, beachside eateries, shops, and local music and seafood festivals. Drive less than 20 minutes to Tanger Outlets and OWA.

ABOUT THE CONDO

Take in the sugar white beaches and beautiful gulf views from your private balcony. There’s seating for four and a small table to enjoy snacks and drinks in this picturesque spot.

Inside, an open living area with tiled floors has a 40' flat screen TV with a DVD player. Watch a movie and relax on two comfortable couches.

It’s easy to make quick beach snacks and vacation-worthy meals in the recently updated kitchen, featuring granite countertops and high-end appliances. Keep the chef in your group company at the kitchen bar for two.

When you’re ready to eat, savor a home-cooked dinner at the four-person dining table.

This home sleeps five guests total between two bedrooms.

A master bedroom has a king-size bed, a 32' flat screen TV with a DVD player, and direct balcony access. An en-suite bathroom features a stylishly tiled walk-in shower.

The second bedroom comes with a queen-size bed and a twin bed - both decked out in fun nautical-themed bedspreads. This room also has a 32' flat screen TV with a DVD player and convenient access to a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a tub/shower combination.

Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV, an in-unit washer/dryer, and space for two cars in the parking lot. Please note that a fee of $40 will be added to the reservation in order to include two guest parking passes.

As part of The Whaler complex, additional perks include a shared pool, picnic benches, barbecue grills, an outdoor shower, and beach access.

THE LOCATION

You’ll love being within walking distance to the beach. A 4-minute stroll to Gulf State Park will also take you to more stretches of white sand along with miles of walking trails. Rent a kayak and paddleboard for the day, or bring your fishing gear and cast a line off the huge Gulf State Park Pier.

For a family outing, hop in the car and head 4 minutes to Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Or travel 7 minutes to Adventure Island - a fun-filled amusement park with go-karts, an arcade, laser tag, paddle boats, and kids rides.

When dining out, stroll 7 minutes to enjoy the catch of the day at Sea N Suds. For Caribbean-style seafood, head to Gulf Island Grill. Or make your way to The Hangout for live music and an oyster cook-off. Both are within a mile from the condo.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 6.

Security camera details: Outside Door ring camera
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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Beach view

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Condo | Private 6th-Floor Balcony, Gulf Views | Pool, Sundeck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Condo | Private 6th-Floor Balcony, Gulf Views | Pool, Sundeck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Condo | Private 6th-Floor Balcony, Gulf Views | Pool, Sundeck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Condo | Private 6th-Floor Balcony, Gulf Views | Pool, Sundeck located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

7.4

Good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

5.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Kate T.

It could have been better

Right by the beach, great view, helpful and responsive customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mackenzie B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

DO NOT STAY!! Green Pool, Disgusting Elevator and ROACHES!

Please stay elsewhere, this place is run down, and nasty! Too much money for what it is! The pool was closed all but 1 day of our week long stay, then reopened greener than grass and with a large floating patch of algae. The door keypad died on us the first day and we had to call Vacasa’s call center (overseas of course) and explain the situation multiple times before they were able to get us in the unit with the lock box code. This gave us a single key to get in with. We unfortunately locked ourselves out the next day when leaving for the beach, and it took almost 4 hours for someone to let us back in the unit. Not to mention you can’t talk to anyone local without a huge hassle. The door keypad battery was not fixed until the following day - way too long to just replace a battery. The place was kind of clean - but major neglect was evident - dusty, peeling walls and ceilings, dents, scuffs and mysterious stains on the walls, etc. we found a roach in our bathroom vanity drawer on the first day. The air barely kept up and never shut off and all the vents were choked with dust and grime. One shower was moldy and the other’s bar was broken. The freezer was nasty and rusted and the fridge did not work the first few days and leaked nasty water all over our food. The elevator smelled like urine and rotten fish, it banged on each floor and we could hear every time it went up or down in our room. I have more but don’t have enough characters. These sound picky but are just the facts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda H.

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

Stay

The condo was clean but old. We stayed there 3 nights and we were on the 6th floor and the elevator did not work so we had to climb 6 flights of stairs every time we went out and came in. There was construction work going on right outside our window and it was very loud you could not even hear the tv. Loved the closeness and access to the beach. I think they should inform people about the construction work when booking so they will know before hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia L.

Nice little place

Small and quiet place right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Pamela M G.

Very Comfortable, very clean, but noisey

The unit is lovely, comfortable and clean. The building is rather old and not sound proof at all. If you aren't a light sleeper, you will probably be fine but for us the noise kept us from sleeping well. This was not a case of noisey neighbors, the sounds were from normal road traffic.
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6/10 Okay

Rachel A.

The Whaler needs attention. The elevator was out our entire stay. There is no bathroom by the pool.

Good location. Our unit was outdated but clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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4/10 Poor

Mathew W.

Eh…not worth the $

This condo is okay….for the price you can find better. While you technically CAN see the beach, the newer & larger Lighthouse condos block the majority of the view….that building has also set up a dog/smoking/bean bag area that is literally below your window (can you sleep listening to bags being thrown & hit the board until 1 AM)? I cant upload pictures, but let’s just say a very deep cleaning is needed…there is mold in the master shower, dirt build up on the trim & wine stains & peeling paint on the cabinets & stains on the kids bedspreads. All of the remote controls are missing their backs and there were no forks, no small spoons, (we purchased and left some in the condo). I texted the vacasa representatives when we arrived & never heard a response. Also, the description says there is a pull-out bed, but the couches are newer (and nice) but definitely do not contain a pull-out bed. Which is a bummer when you have 3 kids who don’t share beds well & we’re counting on an extra one.
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2/10 Terrible

Shelly F.

Would not recommend!

The condo was filthy when we arrived, and to Vacasa’s credit, they did send a cleaner over. However, the whole condo is dirty in appearance d/t the paint being so old. Walls and trims and cabinets are scuffed/scraped, and look unclean. The shower has a black mildew or mold ring around the bottom (even the housekeeper could not remove). Add to that the unit is directly across from the elevator and I did not get one decent nights sleep because there is not a room in the entire condo that you can’t hear the elevator going up and down (and rattling when it stops!) all night, every night. Lastly, the items in the drawers and cabinets were dirty, and when we arrived to find no forks, Vacasa actually advised utensils weren’t included in this unit?!?! Seriously, ridiculous for what we paid for this unit. Extremely disappointed.
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6/10 Okay

Cynthia W.

Beach vacay at the whaler 6A

Not a pleasant experience , daughter got stuck in the elevator the first night, only one fork In the kitchen! How do 5 people eat with one fork?? Kitchen is not stocked at all , little of everything, we cook and have family meals while at the beach, hard to eat some things with a tablespoon .: will not be staying at the whaler again.. when arrived my daughter had to wipe down all the Dusty furniture, and spray Lysol …floor was full of sand also.. no taking your shoes off for sure. Only plus for this unit was scalding hot water.
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10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

LOVED

This place was great!! It was at a perfect place in Gulf Shores wasn’t hard to find at all! It fit out group perfect and we enjoyed it very much!! Definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Sophia M.

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

Great place right on the beach!

Super cute condo with great view and right on the beach. lots of space for a group of 6.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Sherrie S.

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

Needs a deep cleaning everywhere! And to be updated—worn out LR furniture.

Not very inviting. Front door just nasty! Whole unit/building needs a deep cleaning everywhere. Can’t see that in photos online. Very disappointed. Sofas worn out! Miserable to try and sit on them. Old, old, old!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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6/10 Okay

Joetta G.

Great location

Great location!!! Condo was nice, but needs to be up dated. Could not get the TVs to work, appliances are older. We had a couple of minor issues, we called Turnkey and the issues were addressed. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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8/10 Good

Shannon W.

44489

Overall good experience. My main complaint was the ten days prior to leaving I was notified that the condo we were staying in was not open due to the hurricaine the month before. SO we got literally the last room with a beach front view, which is our main requirement for our stay. I would have liked to been notified earlier so we would have had a little more to chose from. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Nice little spot on the beach

We had a very pleasant experience staying with Turnkey. Condo was clean and in a good location, directly on the beach. Not far from restaurants or entertainment. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Whaler

Good location next to the beach. Would have liked the beach to be a little more private. Lots of people walking between our building and the next to get to the beach. Not very private. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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8/10 Good

Lauren C.

It was a bed at the beach

For the most part, this property was great. The kitchen was stocked, the location was great, and it was right on the beach. However, the cleanliness was not so much. The floor felt like it had not been swept. There were dust bunnies in the closet. If you kicked up the recliner, you could see they had not been swept under. The shower in the master had some black mold in it. The balcony was so dirty that just walking out on it, your feet were sticky and black. We actually tried to mop it up ourselves. There were spots on the wall where paint was peeling off.The facility, which the condo owners cannot control, was outdated. There was only one elevator, and the parking lot was very small. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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6/10 Okay

Daniel I.

Gulf shores

Comfortable beds, old rusty deck chairs, pool too cold to use This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

perfect condo for family get togethers

The rental was so pretty and decorated so nicely. The sofa set so comfortable. It was in a perfect location right across from the elevator . I found it to be in a perfect location , far enough where the beach wasn`t too crowded , but still close enough to go to restaurants . Not too for from the State Park where my son had his beautiful wedding on the beach. Beds comfortable and kitchen stocked with all you need to cook. I give this condo a five. Loved that turn key sent me text messages informing me of early or late check in and out. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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6/10 Okay

Anthony C.

Golf shores

Great location, great experience, bad housekeeping and bad customer service. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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8/10 Good

Richard F.

Alabama visit

We had some issues that need attention. Microwave needs tightening, exhaust fans,one was full of dust and other has a bearing going out. Not enough silver where. Much dust was behind bed tables. We had lock trouble and needed a key to make it operate. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Awesome Place!

Great place on the beach with a great view of the ocean. Inside was very comfortable also. So glad we found this condo! I liked the location as it on the edge of gulf shores and orange beach. Turnkey was really helpful and assisted with anything we needed. Highly recommend. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

Nate V.

Beach Vacation

My wife, twin 5 yo`s and 2yo son enjoyed a wonderful 5 night 6 day stay at this property. The condo unit was clean upon our arrival. The balcony that wraps around the outside has a view of the beach and ocean. The master bedroom was spacious and included a nice walk in shower. The guest bedroom has 2 beds, which allowed our children to all stay in the same room. The guest bathroom was also very handy being a tub shower as they could take a quick bath after a day at the beach/pool. The location is perfect, just a quick stroll down and you are on the ocean!! I liked that there were only 3 rooms per floor, not crowded at all! All of the people we met while at the condo were very nice and friendly. We even found out about the `Beach Room` next to the pool that contains everything you would need for the beach including chairs, umbrellas, and toys. Overall my family was very satisfied with the condo and would definitely stay again. The 2 issues we had were changing the door code from 10 to 4 digits and getting connected to the WiFi. I placed a quick call to a rep and a field agent was out shortly to address the issues. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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6/10 Okay

Ross R.

My stay at the whaler

Everything was perfect the room the location the locals, we loved it but you guys should give out more than 2 parking passes for a room. The security guard was an *******. we had three cores who drove over 500 miles but we couldn`t all park in a lot that had plenty of open spaces. He kept threatening to get our car towed. then he looked at my parking pass in my window and told me it was fake when the lettering was faded from the sun. Pathetic security so you guys should look into fixing that asap. Other than that we loved it thanks again This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

Releasier H.

Great Place

Overall great experience. We definitely would stay again. Easy access to the beach. Liked the size of the complex not crowded or loud. Perfect for a weekend get away to relax. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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