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UPDATED Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location!

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This is the view from our balcony. We are DIRECT GULF FRONT!
View from our balcony of our boardwalk that heads right out to the beach.
Direct Gulf Front - View from our balcony!
Sea and Sud's Restaurant just a few steps away from our unit--west balcony view
Direct gulf view from our balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

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 6)

Beachside Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

UPDATED Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location!

Please note: The beaches are open, but please practice social distancing! We want to let everyone know our cleaning company is taking all necessary steps to ensure your stay is safe and enjoyable. All surfaces are treated with disinfectant before your arrival, so don't worry and come back to the beach! The local businesses are open and want you to come!

UPDATED 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is on the 2nd floor of a low density complex. The beach view is grand from our balcony… right in front of you as you walk out the door! This complex is one of Gulf Shores’ most popular rental complexes, with affordable rates, convenience of walking to restaurants/shopping and DIRECT gulf -front condos.

The living room has floor to ceiling sliding glass doors showing a stunning view of the sugar sand beach and sparkling blue waves below. From the balcony you will enjoy watching the activities on the beach, the red sunset or taking a nap listening to the methodical rolling of waves against the shore.

The master bedroom has a king size bed and a private bath. There is a flat screen TV with cable. The TV is wall mounted, which makes easy viewing from bed.

The second bedroom has a beautiful view of the beach through the double windows! It also has a queen sized bed, and a flat screen TV with cable.

The living room has a large flat screen TV with cable. It also has a sleeper sofa.

The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could want, the dining area has seating for four.

The sparkling pool is located on the north side of the complex, which keeps sand and debris from blowing into it constantly. It has plenty of seating for laying out in the sun or watching the kids swim.

The Island Shores complex is a low density, family oriented facility with only 59 units in a building with 6 floors. It is located in the heart of Gulf Shores, with shopping, Alabama State Fishing Pier, restaurants, fresh seafood markets and much more all within walking distance of the unit.

No smoking inside the unit or on the balcony and no pets inside the unit or on the property at Island Shores!

There is a drink vending machine, a coin operated laundry(which also accepts credit cards) and of course an elevator and luggage carts for your convenience.

The Complex is within an easy walk of Sea N Suds restaurant, which is on the beach... one of our favorites! Also within walking distance to other restaurants and a convenience store.

The complex is within a short drive of several grocery stores (including a Wal -Mart Supercenter), pharmacies, package stores, movie rentals, spas, deep sea fishing charters, movie theaters, golf courses, water parks, mini golf, the Tanger Outlet Mall in Foley, Gulf Shores State Park, the Alabama Birding Trail and Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge.

History buffs can ride out to Fort Morgan State Park, built in 1834 and heavily used during the civil war. For those that want to visit her sister fort across Mobile Bay, Fort Gaines, they can take the interesting ride on the car ferry over to Dauphin Island! Makes a great day trip!

For those that have never experienced the night life on the beach, you are in for a wonderful time. There are many night clubs in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The Pink Pony and The Hangout are a half mile from our condo. Live Bait is a popular spot in Orange Beach. All have live music most of the time. One of the best places to experience the Gulf Coast nightlife and meet people ages 18 to 80 is the world famous roadhouse, the Florabama Beach Bar. Located right on the Alabama/Florida line, the Florabama has beach access, great food and some of the best live music around, but don’t take the kids past 6 pm… unless they are at least 18 years old!

Island Shores is only an hour away from Mobile Alabama, 30 minutes from Pensacola Florida, and 10 minutes from Foley, Alabama. Located directly on the beach at 421 East Beach Blvd, ½ half mile east of where 59 ends at the public beach in Gulf Shores. From I-10, take highway 59 to Gulf Shores and take a left on East Beach Blvd, then go ½ mile and Island Shores is on the right. From the Foley Beach Express, after going through the toll bridge keep going straight until you dead end into Canal Road, then take a right and follow it to 59 and take another left, then when 59 dead ends at the beach take another left and go ½ mile and Island Shores is on your left.

We have a total of 7 condos available in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. Six are at island Shores. Check out our 5th floor unit at Island Shores at VRBO #555510. Our 3rd floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #3190368. We also have two 2nd floor units at Island Shores that are right beside each other (this one) VRBO #555508 (254) and VRBO #2184207 (253). We have a 4th floor unit VRBO 681060. Our 1st floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #1867346. We also have a 3 bedroom unit at the Phoenix X (right beside the Florabama). It is VRBO #3204231. To view any of these other VRBO listings, just type in the VRBO listing number above into the search line in VRBO.

Minimum rental age for this unit is 21.

Hope you enjoy your stay!!

Property manager

Jeff & Judy Thurmond
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Beach view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
No smoking in the unit or on the balcony.
Please be sure to read the Island Shores Condo Rules & Regulations at the end of the Rental Agreement.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 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. 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 - 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.) - 63 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 UPDATED Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is UPDATED Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at UPDATED Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UPDATED Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is UPDATED Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location! 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

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Easy beach access, easy to get into building, friendly people!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and price!!!
Great place and location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Trip
Amazing condo with access to beach and lots of nearby activities. Listing was accurate and the property owners were very kind
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gulf Shores Beach Condo
Our condo was the perfect choice for our stay. Our balcony overlooked the sandy beach and the ocean. We could open the sliding doors and listen to the ocean, catch some sun and fresh air on the balcony, and relax in comfort.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Second Time Here
Jeff and Judy are so easy to work with. We changed the dates of our stay twice, and they accommodated us both times. The unit is beautiful, and was perfect for our needs! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable.
Perfect for a couples getaway during low season. Almost nobody else in the complex. Beach was deserted but most businesses were open. Perfect for us...
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Very clean beach front property located near popular restaurants and plenty of shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

R C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
If your looking for a nice and quiet place for vacation this it the place to stay. Host were great with communication. The veiws were amazing. You are a short distance from anything you want to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach location!
Great location and stay and super nice owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

annie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Had a wonderful time this past week and the condo was perfect in walking distance to the beach. Annie 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Fall Break Getaway!
We decided last minute to run down to the beach for1 last swim! Found this cute condo that was very reasonably priced so we jumped on it, loaded up the gang and had a blast! It was clean, cute and had a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brock D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Place is in a great spot around plenty of things to do, and near multiple grocery stores. would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Spot
This year was our second time staying at this condo and it was wonderful: clean, quiet, and updated. We had zeros issues and the owners are always easy to work with and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place exclent location
Walking distance to restaurants and shops
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay.
The condominium is perfect for a vacation with your family, if we ever go back to gulf shores we will be looking forward to stay at this place again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island Shores Condos
The location is right on the beach & beautiful. There are shops, food & drink within walking distance. Judy, our host, was in communication with us prior to check in & was quick to respond when contacted. Gulf Shores is a great vacation stay - plus it's a short drive to Flora-Bama!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annaliese K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach escape
Located on the second floor, beachfront with a balcony overlooking the gulf. One of the smaller buildings in the area which was nice. Direct beach access. The unit was updated and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils, pans, dinnerware, etc. Walkable to many of the restaurants and stores. A quick drive in any direction to even more restaurants and beaches and only about an hour from Pensacola airport. A great place to stay for a beach getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean & perfect location
Very clean condo with many amenities inside. Great location! Short walk to the beach made it easy for my 65 year old mom and my 8 year old!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view/ location
Amazing view of the beach! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daughter's birthday trip
We enjoyed our stay very much. We had a great time making memories together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom and daughter getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this unit! It was the perfect size for 3 adults. Having 2 full bathrooms was a plus. The unit was very clean! Great view from the living room and room with the queen bed. The elevator was always available. Always quiet at night. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
Condo was perfectly located and worked very well for our family of six. This is the second time we’ve stayed here, so it was just as we remembered and what we expected. Judy is always very responsive to messages, which is so appreciated! I’m sure we will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% Recommend
We had the best time staying here! This was our first family trip, and this condo made the best home away from home. My husband and I both agreed that this was the perfect location with a beautiful view of the gulf and quick access to the elevator to get down to the beach. We will be booking again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
254 Great Experience
Nicer than we even expected!! Would definitely recommend 🌴😎
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location!
We had the best time during our stay. The condo is in a great location. You can walk to several restaurants and shops, but it’s close enough to the state park that traffic going to Orange Beach was a breeze, even with a holiday weekend. The building doesn’t have as many units as some others, so the beach wasn’t as crowded directly in front of us as it was further up and down the coastline. The unit itself is nicely updated, and had all the essentials we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeff & Judy Thurmond

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We purchased our condo to give us a place to get away from the rat race of life. We love the relaxing pace at the beach and break away from work as often as we can to go to our condo.
Jeff & Judy Thurmond
Judy Thurmond is a licensed Realtor in Alabama and Florida

Why they chose this property

We bought at Island Shores because it is close to everything! We love this building and own 5 units there!

What makes this property unique

Island Shores is a low density complex within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and even the Hangout.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests