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8.4

Very good

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pool

Gym

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach1 min walk
Hangout Music Fest3 min drive
Waterville USA4 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)69 min drive

Most relevant reviews

4/10 Poor

Condo unit was dirty and needs major updates. Mold on and around sliding door, peeling ceilings, extremely dirty floor a...

Renee S.

Apr 2, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Great time for a Getaway! Perfect weather for collecting memories. 🐚

Property Highlights:

Home Away from Home: Enjoy all the comforts of home with a fully equipped kitchen and the convenience of a washer and dryer within the condo.
Pools and Fitness: Relish the outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, and a fitness center complete with a steam room and dry sauna, all just steps away from your condo.

Accommodations for Six: This condo comfortably accommodates up to six people, making it ideal for families and small groups. The master bedroom features a king-sized bed with a private bath. There are built-in bunk beds in the hallway nook, complemented by a conveniently located half bath. The living area includes a queen sleeper sofa for additional guests. Televisions are available in both the living area and the bedroom.

Covered Parking and Elevator Access: Enjoy the convenience of reserved covered parking with easy elevator access to your condo.

Winter Season Reservations: For the Winter Season (January and February), reservations made before October 1st require a minimum stay of 60 days (two months). Reservations not meeting this criteria are subject to cancellation by management. After October 1st, reservations for the winter months may be made with a minimum stay of either three or seven nights, depending on unit specifications.

Professionally Managed by Poole Vacation Rentals: With a history dating back to 1998, Poole Vacation Rentals has been dedicated to creating memorable beach experiences for their guests. Their commitment to guest satisfaction and well-maintained properties ensures that your stay in this Direct Gulf View Condo is an enjoyable and lasting memory.

Additional Information:
Parking Passes: Parking passes are required and may be purchased upon arrival or by contacting the management office directly. Each reservation allows for a maximum of 2 parking passes and a maximum of 2 cars.

Linens: Linens are provided, but please bring your own beach towels.

Starter Set: The reservation includes a "starter set" of essentials, such as hand soap, one roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, one trash bag per trash can, and one roll of paper towels.

Policies:
Guests must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent.
Photo identification is required at check-in.
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets are not allowed.
Call for monthly "Snowbird" rates from November through February!
Book your stay at the Direct Gulf View Condo in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and immerse yourself in a beachfront paradise with exceptional amenities, pristine beaches, and a tranquil atmosphere.

Property manager

Poole & Associates

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean, pool, and hot tub view from balcony

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk
Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive
Gulf State Park - 3 min drive
Waterville USA - 4 min drive
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great time for a Getaway! Perfect weather for collecting memories. 🐚 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Great time for a Getaway! Perfect weather for collecting memories. 🐚?

As of 4 July 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great time for a Getaway! Perfect weather for collecting memories. 🐚 on 14 July 2024 start from AU$745.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Great time for a Getaway! Perfect weather for collecting memories. 🐚 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great time for a Getaway! Perfect weather for collecting memories. 🐚?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great time for a Getaway! Perfect weather for collecting memories. 🐚?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great time for a Getaway! Perfect weather for collecting memories. 🐚 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Gulf State Park. West Beach and Waterville USA are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Brandi D.

14 June 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Dirty and black mold

Web description very innacurate. There is no covered parking for this unit, there were black hairs on our towels and sheets upon arrival, black mold all over the baseboards, ceiling spackle peeling off in the shower stall, chipped toilet seat, screen to balcony ripped and could barely slide it open, no shared hot tub as described, mold in the steamer shower amongst other less-than-stellar issues. Would never book again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

1 June 2024

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

Great Beach Vacation!

We had a great first experience at Gulf Shores. The location of the property was great. The size of the condominium made the property on the beach not as crowded as other locations. The elevator was quick enough where we didn’t wait long. The balcony was private and a perfect view. The ONLY complaint I have is the water pressure. I’m not sure if it was due to everyone using water at one time or what was going on, but while taking a shower or washing dishes, there were times we had a trickle of water. when the pressure was good, it would go in and out after 5 minutes. The property management company was quick to respond to issues. We didn’t have a parking pass in our condo like we were supposed to, called them and they brought it over within an hour. Lightbulb in bathroom went out, they replaced it while we were out on the beach. We had a great trip and will probably stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

4 May 2024

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

Nice

Nice room

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Renee S.

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs updating

Condo unit was dirty and needs major updates. Mold on and around sliding door, peeling ceilings, extremely dirty floor and baseboards. Paint chipped and scrapped. Cleaning person does not pick up appliances to wipe under. Rust stains in bath. We had to fix knob to use shower. Water pressure goes from drip to powerful the entire time in use. Building itself could use some love as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

john s.

28 Sept 2023

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

Vacation

We enjoyed the place it was clean and close to everything we enjoy in gulf shores

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer H.

14 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Carribean

I wasn’t impressed with the cleanliness. We had to wash EVERY dish before we used. They clearly were not clean. Just kind of old and dank. However… I guess that may be what you get for this price range. This be was our first time in gulf shores. It worked though… there were NO BUGs… which is important. It’s not like you stay in your condo a lot anyways, right? Staying on the 8th floor was a pain since we could never take stairs and there is only one slow elevator … if that thing would have been out of service it would have been miserable. It worked, but don’t it to be very nice. It’s ok.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda K.

9 July 2023

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

Good little place

Condo was clean and big enough for 3 girls. Only downfall was no tents allowed on that portion of the beach which we didn’t know until we had already put it up. Very close to the ocean. Building is pet friendly so we saw multiple dogs but they are not allowed on beach. Building also has limited parking and at times there was not a single spot. Management company that owns it was super friendly and very easy to get ahold of. All in all very satisfied.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

5 June 2023

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

Nice vacation

Perfect size condo for two people. Very close to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawnnah D.

17 May 2023

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

Quaint

Small condo complex. Friendly atmosphere.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

5 May 2023

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

Great stay

My husband and myself absolutely enjoyed the condo. Very clean and a beautiful view of the ocean. The only downside was when we got there the elevator didn’t work and we had to walk up to the eighth floor to get to our room. We didnt mind much because we always make the best out of any situation. It wasn’t down long and we was able to get our luggage up through the elevator vs walking it all up. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

18 Apr 2023

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

Fun @ Gulf Shores

The condo was bigger then we excepted. Everything was great, would stay there again

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

nichole L.

15 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful stay in west gulf shores

Beautiful property with gorgeous view from balcony! We stayed my husband and I and our 3 kids aged 13,10,&9 and felt it was perfectly cozy! Washer and dryer in unit was so helpful for a large family I didn’t have to pack too much just wash it! Kitchen has everything you need! Indoor and outdoor pool are wonderful! Very short walk to the white sand beaches just out the door and down the boardwalk! This unit isn’t pet friendly which we appreciate as my son has allergies! Walking distance to the waves grocery store and beach house kitchen and cocktails restaurant! We loved how close it was! Only down side was the rest of the units on that floor are dog friendly so there was some barking at odd hours of the night but this is not the property owners fault and it was mostly very quiet! However the view was well worth an occasional bark from someone’s fur baby! And at night it was so quiet. Some ppl in reviews has mentioned the elevator it has been fixed and worked properly the whole visit. I definitely recommend this condo and will stay again in the future! The staff at Poole and associates were amazing always pleasant and kind when I spoke with them!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

26 Mar 2023

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

Great Stay!

It was a very nice clean place to stay ! I would come back anytime . We loved the location and it’s right on the beach! I would recommend anybody that wanted to come stay in Gulf Shores to stay here !

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike J.

9 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Location

Just Okay

We have stayed at approx 30 different units over the last 30 years and waited too late this year to really get what we wanted. This unit was just ok. We paid over $xxx /night to get just “okay”. Only one elevator, which at times was a pain, as we were on the top floor and had to wait a while. Very little useful dishes. The coffee maker didnt work. The half bath is in the kitchen. The kitchen is only a one person kitchen. Sink ran out of hot water a lot. The fry pans were not good. The other guests vehicles sometimes blocked the entrance to the pool, which was the only access to the beach, we would have to exit to the complex to the right to get all our stuff to the beach. The entrance to the walk deck, is at the pool and the pool has very little walking space and often had to wait just to let people by that was coming and going so we disnt interfere with the feet of people sitting at the pool. Only one faucet hose for cleaning feet, had to wait even more. The beach chairs were always behind the other non renters… so we never had a view of the beach. Parking was very little. We had to park across the street in a sandy water filled area most of the time. We made it all work out though.. as we usually do. I usually dont leave a rating or comment, but vrbo kept sending me emails. So here it is.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel D.

7 July 2022

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

Great place

Thanks for a wonderful Place to stay! It has a stupendous view. The appliances are all new and work. The elevator worked every time! YAY ! I would add a couple more dish towels and cloths. We stayed in and had to wash them constantly. The only thing that was bothersome was the latch on the balcony sliding door.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Travis J.

21 June 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Condo was very dirty and would not recommend to anyone. I was very disappointed

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alexis G.

31 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant until another guess yelled “White Powe” at my daughter & me!

The property was beautiful as was the room. The coffee maker was not working so we had to purchase one while there. I will NEVER return to Gulf Shores due to a hateful comment that was directed to me & my daughter! She is only 9 and should not endure hatred while on vacation. We will continue to vacation in Florida where the hatred is not as blatant.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genia A., Samson, Alabama

15 May 2022

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

Nice getaway

Wanted a view days on the beach. View was great Beach was great. Condo was as described. Only thing was shower curtain liner needed replacing. Bed was comfy had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

30 Apr 2022

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

Nice place

Property was as described

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

LYDIA K.

30 Jan 2022

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

Gulf Shores

Good but balcony door was difficult to open. This limit my time on the balcony.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jana E.

1 Jan 2022

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

Christmas break

Very easy

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ralph G., McCalla

26 Sept 2021

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

Vacation

Awesome views of the gulf, easy check in process. Unit was clean and was equipped with all of the necessary amenities.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Michele B.

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

I’ll start with the good things. The view was beautiful and the condo is located in a great area. The bad: The elevator went out multiple times a day. There is not covered parking. We parked across the road in a gravel overflow lot. At times, even that was full. The ceiling is falling down in the bathroom. There was a pair of dirty panties on the front balcony of the complex, that no one ever cleaned the entire week we were there. The door code was changed before 10:00, which is the checkout time. Thankfully, one person was still inside because we were taking our luggage downstairs to load. The real estate company also guaranteed a call back to separate times but failed to do so. It’s irritating to have to spend time on this sort of thing during your vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Leslie S.

26 July 2021

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

Will definitely stay again.

Had a great stay! Loved the location. Had an awesome time. Only 2 minor things the sliding door is VERY hard to open/close. And the dock was still not finished when we got there. It’s really needs to be fixed so it would make it easier to get on and off the beach cleaning your items before going back to the room. Overall we will definitely return great place!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

pam t.

6 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Our Stay in 803

First of all, the view of the beach from the balcony was awesome! The kitchen was fully stocked with items we needed to cook our meals. The condo is however, in need of some improvements. Three of us stayed in the condo and there were only four towels and washcloths , two hand towels and only one kitchen towel and rag. More towels would be nice. so we would not have to wash them so much. There were no hooks to hang our towels so this was not convenient. The bathroom was not as clean as it should be and the baseboards were very dirty. The biggest disappointments were the parking situation and the unusable walkway to the beach. I can’t understand why the walkway wasn’t fixed for the busy summer vacationers! We still had a nice week in Gulf Shores but the owners definitely need to make some improvements.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021