Castaways 5A- Everything is Better in Flip Flops! Book Now!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158.9 sq m

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Beach view
Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Pool

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Gulf Shores, AL

Hangout Music Fest
‪5 min walk‬
Gulf Shores Beach
‪9 min walk‬
Waterville USA
‪18 min walk‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

This condo participates in our Fresh Bed Program which provides freshly laundered coverlets with each new arrival. These coverlets provide a lightweight and comfortable sleeping experience, no matter the season.

Get lost in paradise at Castaways 5A. This Gulf Shores vacation rental is a great place to make magical gulf front memories. A 3-bedroom 2-bathroom condo that sleeps up to 6 people comfortably is where you need to spend your beach getaway. The living room features soft coastal décor which allows the beach vibes to soak while watching the views of the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico from the floor to ceiling windows leading to a private gulf front balcony. There is a fully equipped updated kitchen that has everything you need to make a classic southern seafood meal.

The primary bedroom which has private access to the gulf facing balcony features a king size bed and a private bathroom with his and hers sinks and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two twin beds. The guest bathroom has a tub shower combo.

Close to downtown Gulf Shores. Sit on the balcony with a cup of coffee in the morning and enjoy the sound of waves coming onshore and tropical breezes to keep you cool. Whether you like sunrises or sunsets, you have a direct view to both on your private balcony access from the living room of every unit. On-site you have access to a BBQ area and not to mention the outdoor pool is heated November - December & March - April ONLY. Castaways has everything you need for a great trip, right now, the only thing missing is you! Partially covered beachside pool. Free WIFI in the unit. Fitness Room with Flat Screen TV's and outdoor pool is heated Nov-Dec and Mar-April only Monthly rentals are available from November to March 1st. This is a non-smoking condo. No pets are permitted. Must be 25 years of age to rent.

During the spring break season, between the dates of March 1 through April 30 of each year, the person booking the reservation must be 25 years of age or older and must be present to physically check in at our office with your government issued ID present.

Bedding:
Primary: King
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: 2 Twins

327 East Beach Blvd.

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Young's Suncoast Vacation Rentals

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English

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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

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Hangout Music Fest - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Waterville USA - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Gulf State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬7 min walk
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬9 min walk
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
‪Burro Azul - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Castaways 5A- Everything is Better in Flip Flops! Book Now! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Castaways 5A- Everything is Better in Flip Flops! Book Now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castaways 5A- Everything is Better in Flip Flops! Book Now!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways 5A- Everything is Better in Flip Flops! Book Now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaways 5A- Everything is Better in Flip Flops! Book Now! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

7.8

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

21 May 2024

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

Hangout

It was great

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

10 October 2022

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

Relaxation.

This vacation was planned in the very last minute, we were supposed to go to Florida. But Hurricane Ian change that very quick. I needed somewhere to go with the family very quick. Multiple people suggested golf Shores. And boy was I happy they suggested golf Shores. Our condo was absolutely amazing. Right in the heart of golf Shores, restaurants, stores, everything was within walking distance. The beach was absolutely mesmerizing. We sat out on our balcony every morning with our coffee, watching the sunrise and the dolphins swimming. And at night sat on the balcony with our cocktail watching the sunset. The kitchen is very very well stocked with everything you’ll need. Bedroom is very spacious. The only negative thing I can possibly say is, a new paint job would be nice. But I have no complaints at all. We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., Homewood, Illinois

30 July 2021

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

Great vacation

Plenty of room, very clean. Great location. We had a terrific time and would highly recommend this condo.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer R.

14 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mildew everywhere

There was mildew everywhere to include the walls, ceiling, lamp shades, closet doors. My spouse and I were sick with allergies the entire time which magically cleared up after our departure. Would not recommend spending this type of money on such a crappy unit.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Connie B.

14 June 2021

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

Great location

The condo is always clean and comfortable, close to shopping and dining. And best of all right on the beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Christina G.

12 May 2021

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

Enjoyed our stay

The location is great! This building and the surrounding ones are not huge. Our section of the beach was very pleasant and not crowded. It was easy to walk to the Hangout and Sea n Suds. Just know that this an older building with a small pool and only one hose for rinsing off sand. Having a shaded section of pool and tables under cover is nice. There are steps to get to the beach so it makes using a cart difficult. The elevator was replaced in the fall, so no problems with that! Our unit was large with plenty of space for 3 adults and 2 teens. Lots of closet space with hangers. I loved the balcony with access from the living room and the master bedroom. The mattress in the master needs to be replaced. There was a big uncomfortable dent on my side. The dishwasher is old, so dishes need rinsing off first. The kitchen was well stocked! Couches were nice and comfortable. Dining table was quite scratched up. The parking lot spaces are very tight. It's manageable IF other people park correctly.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Connie B.

18 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Castaways 5A

Overall the condo was very nice, washing machine and dish washer need updating but other than that the unit was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Perri L.

10 July 2020

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

Great condo and location

The condo was exactly as the listing described. The beach is beautiful. The condo is in walking distance to restaurants and shopping. This was a great place to get away and enjoy family and beach time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Bob R.

17 June 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Sorry

Why have an elevator if it dose not work? Sad. Blood stains couch. Was not worth the money never again at castaways.

8/10 Good

Kelli B.

10 June 2020

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

Great location

Great location beautiful views. Awesome pool area with shaded parts when the sun is too much but you don't want to go inside. The code wasn't sent when we arrived yet but a quick call and it was quickly remedied. Excellent communication and really nice lady who manages the building. You will have a great trip :)

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

deborah b.

26 July 2019

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

Great condo, elavator not so much!

Condo was great, well stocked, plenty of room, clean,location good ,very close( within walking distance) of restaurants, stores, we really loved staying here first time, my only complaint was the elavator got stuck between floors several times a day, the day we checked out it was down completely, we had to carry all our bags and luggage down 5 flights of stairs in 86 degree weather which was rough on me and my husband, my advice, get elavator fixed!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Patricia O., Delphi, IN

25 July 2018

It had all that we needed

Parking was difficult, very tight spaces. Nice pool. Condo clean. Great views!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

24 June 2018

Large and spacious for 5 people. Master bedroom was large. Mattress could have used an upgrade

I enjoyed staying at the castaways. It was really nice. The unit was very spacious and clean. The only complaints I had were the people above us the last two days we were there was really loud. They banged around until probably 2 a.m. Then the elevator smelled like someone peed in it the last 3 days of our stay. Child or adult? Who knows? If you have a large vehicle the parking spaces are tight. Other than that as I said before it was enjoyable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

B A.

16 July 2017

wonderful week

we had a great time enjoying this cozy condo. with a beautiful view. great location to restaurants and shopping, and uncrowded beach. The building was a bit dated - but our individual condo was clean - nice - and well furnished.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

April B.

20 June 2017

Nice

Kitchen fully stocked. Nice size rooms. Smooth layout. l love the closeness to the beach! Balcony was well furnished but would have loved for it to be a tad bigger. Beach population was pleasant, not over crowded but enough to socialize if desired.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Susan W.

7 July 2016

Great location!

The location is in walking distance to restaurants, souvenir shops, the Hangout. The beach in front of our condo was not crowded, loved that! Condo was layed out well. Very quiet. Would definately stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

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Primary Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

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