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DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!

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East view from our balcony. We are DIRECT GULF FRONT!
West view from our balcony. Sea N Suds restaurant a few steps away from us.
DIRECT GULF FRONT!! This is direct view from our balcony!
View from our balcony!! Boardwalk out to beach directly below our balcony
View from our balcony west, where the Sea N Suds restaurant is a short walk.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Laundry
  • 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)

Beach 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

DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!

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!

Our 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is on the 5th floor of a low density complex that only has 6 floors, so the view is grand from our balcony! 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 flood 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. The new flat screen tv has been wall mounted for easy viewing from bed. This tv has a built-in DVD player as well as cable.

The second bedroom has a beautiful view of the beach through the double windows! It has a queen bed, a wall mounted flat screen tv with cable.

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

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

Both bathrooms have been renovated with new fixtures, toilets and cabinets.

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. The Sea and Suds is a wonderful restaurant on the beach within a stone’s throw of our complex.

No smoking in 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 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 Lounge. 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.

If you happen to be in need of two adjoining units, then please ask because we have friends that own unit 554 right beside our unit and we can get you in touch with them and coordinate rentals during the same time frame.

We have a total of 7 condos available in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. Six are at island Shores. Check out our 4th floor unit at Island Shores at VRBO #681060. 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 VRBO #555508 (254) and VRBO #2184207 (253). 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
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Beach view

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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
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. 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 - 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 DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!! 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

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

Beach getaway

Cute little 2 bedroom condo overlooking a gorgeous beach. Close to excellent restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

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

Spring Break

The condo was absolutely perfect for what we needed! It is right on the beach, close to many restaurants and shops. This was our first time in the Gulf Shores and we will definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Island Shores 555

Had stayed there on a prior trip. Excellent view and beach access. Great communication with owner. Clean and well equipped. Great area for stores and restaurants!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Beth I.

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

Spring Break Relaxation

We wanted a beach get away and couldn't fly anywhere. This was a perfect compromise! I wish the weather would have been a little warmer but we walked the beach and enjoyed the sounds of waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Just What We Needed

Great location… wonderful view and easy accessibility to beach. Small, quite complex. We are senior adults. Clean accommodations and accurate listing. Host was most accommodating and genuinely cared for us as guests.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

heather l.

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

Gulf Shore Sunset

Thankful for the incredible sunsets - always amazed at Gods beauty
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Great trip

Great beach view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorene G.

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

Excellent

The view of the beach and ocean was beautiful. The Condo was very clean and had all of the amenities we needed. We enjoyed our stay it was nice and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Donna H.

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

Awesome

Just perfect for a little get away from the cold
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torre S.

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

Gulf Shores stay

Property was just as advertised!!!! Will stay there again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J C.

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

Great vacation spot

Ocean views, steps from the beach, within walking distance of most things. This place was great!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

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

On the beach!!

Goal was closest and best beach view. This location was awesome. Overall condo cozy and comfortable. Will go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Just Perfect, Again

We love this condo! Beautiful beach front and great location. This is our 2nd Moms Only trip and the second time to stay in this unit. We are already planning to book it again for next year's trip trip.trip.plannWe'rcuplann6
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay W.

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

Nice Condo

The Gulf view is awesome! Plenty of room for us and nice kitchen. The elevator to the fifth floor provides efficient access. The shower had lots of water pressure. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Veto E.

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

Nice Experience

Good location, nice view reasonable priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Quick get away

We had a family member getting married in Loxley but we decided to stay on the beach and came a few days earlier to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Awesome place!

The condo was super clean, GREAT location! The hosts are always readily available and are amazing at communicating! Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn S.

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

family of 3 vacation

The property was right on the beach and the owners were easy to contact and super responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave k.

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

Great time at gulf shores

Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kendyl T.

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

Perfect location!

This did the trick for my partner's and my vacation. The check in, communication, and location were perfect. It was exactly what we needed. There could certainly be some upgrades and updates to the place that would make it an even nicer experience, but we were there for the beach more than the condo!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti T.

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

Great location

Great property, excellent location, has all the necessities for a perfect vacation. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chinyere Peggy O.

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

Great condo on the Beach

This property was bright and clean and comfortable. It was the perfect location for our stay in Gulf Shores. Walking distance to food and shopping so it was really convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra H.

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

Sandy from Va.

A small, compact, comfortable condo in an older facility. Well equipped kitchen. Good location, great views, and an elevator; a big plus for a senior. Especially kind and accomodating owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

julianna s.

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

Great Location

We really loved the convenience of the place. We were able to walk places and enjoy dinners and entertainment. The convenience of the beach access was perfect, and we enjoyed the company of other guests. The area felt safe which was important to our family. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Very nice.

Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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!

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