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Gulf-front condo w/ private balcony & shared pools, hot tubs & gym

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Living area
Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 681.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common space

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Gulf-front condo w/ private balcony & shared pools, hot tubs & gym

Lighthouse 617

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Feel relaxed and at ease the moment you walk through the door of this beachfront condo in Gulf Shores' beautiful Lighthouse Resort! With 635 feet of private white sand below, you'll be able to spend your days swimming, sunbathing, and surfing in the pristine Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy your very own balcony with a view of the water, as well as shared resort amenities that include two zero-entry outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, two hot tubs, and a gym with a sauna.

What's nearby:
The Lighthouse Resort enjoys an enviable beachfront location just over half a mile east of Highway 59. That bustling road is home to Waterville USA, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf, and a wealth of other attractions for all ages. If you're looking to get around on foot, Sea-N-Suds, The Hangout Gulf Shores, and lovely Gulf State Park are located within walking distance. You'll also be five miles south of the Craft Farms Golf Club and a short drive from Big Wave Dave's, The Flying Harpoon 2, and The Flora-Bama.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Upon arrival, you must pay the condo association $30 per parking pass
Beach service is available for an additional fee
Non-smoking (designated smoking areas on-site)


The property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.



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
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf-front condo w/ private balcony & shared pools, hot tubs & gym have a pool?

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

Is Gulf-front condo w/ private balcony & shared pools, hot tubs & gym pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf-front condo w/ private balcony & shared pools, hot tubs & gym?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf-front condo w/ private balcony & shared pools, hot tubs & gym?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-front condo w/ private balcony & shared pools, hot tubs & gym located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Gulf State Park Fishing Pier and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 41 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Don’t stay here!

We have stayed at the Lighthouse many times in the past few years but in a different unit owned by someone else. It wasn’t available this time. This condo was outdated, in tremendous need of updates, maintenance, upkeep. It did not feel clean, the rugs were shag and questionable as far as cleanliness, the fridge was rusted, the dryer was incredibly rusted, the quality of everything was subpar at best. There were hardly enough towels for our family - certainly nothing extra. The front door didn’t lock unless slammed shut. The patio door was incredibly hard to open/close. The shower head was pulling out of the wall. The toilet in front bathroom had a seat and lid that didn’t fit properly and kept falling off. The same toilet’s water was shut off upon arrival. Confused, we turned it on so we could use it. The next morning the bathroom was covered in water. Obviously the management knew there was a problem but rather than fix it, they just shut water off. After many frustrating minutes on the phone with a foreigner who didn’t understand the problem, we were told maintenance would call us to set up a service call. That never happened. Someone showed up. He said the hardware had rusted through and left to get new stuff. He “fixed” it and it leaked the entire week, making that bathroom floor constantly soaked. We had to pay $50 for parking on top of our condo booking, something we’ve never had to do before. We weren’t given gate codes for pool and beach- we were told that we would
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Joseph W.

Not bad nice view

The view was great it was a close walk to the beach

2/10 Terrible

William P., Indianapolis

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

Mold and mildew in condo 617

The resort is nice. This condo was terrible. It had a strong mildew smell upon arrival we hoped would clear out but it lasted the entire week. There was visible mold stains on the ceiling of the entryway and near the floor. The couch was stained and smelled. The curtains were stained, ripped and smelled. I sent support pictures and asked for another room and was offered another condo a half hour away. We had family in two other condos at this resort we were vacationing with so we declined. We had no local support just a lot of apologies for the inconvenience and a small refund from the remote support reps. Will not be using VRBO/Vacasa for travel ever again this was the worst experience ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Rachel S.

Not fancy but worked for us. Great beach access.

We had a great week in Gulf Shores, Alabama! The condo met our needs. There were 4 of us in the condo, two adults, an 8 year old and 6 year old. It’s not the Ritz Carlton but all we really did in the condo was sleep and bathe. We were in town for our sons baseball World Series that we played at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. We seemed to be centrally located to everything. We drove to The Hangout but it is definitely walking distance. GOOD: -Direct and quick beach access. -Condo is fully stocked with everything you would need for a week (cookware, dishes, coffee pot, towels, toilet paper and paper towels-though might be smart to buy some extra, broom and dust pan, shower towels, sheets for master, fold out couch and extra bedroom, rotating floor fan in master) -Both pools are great. My kids preferred the pool that had the beach walk in area and was shallower than the other pool. -Friendly on site staff. -Free wifi that worked great. -Two full bathrooms (part of the reason I booked this room). -AC worked great. -Washer and dryer worked great. We put both to use a lot during the week washing baseball uniforms and towels. -How water for numerous showers. Just don’t run the washing machine and shower at the same time. That will give you warmish water in the shower. Easy fix, start the washer after showers. -Dishwasher works. -Bring trash bags with you. I’m always shocked at the amount of trash we produce. The unit comes with two trash bags. NOT SO GOOD: -The entry door does not have any locks from the inside. It has a keypad on the outside of the door so people can’t get in but nothing to keep kids inside. Our 6 year old has Down syndrome and is a “wanderer” and the entry door has a paddle handle which she is able to open on her own. The “kids” bedroom is directly by the entry door. Since there were no inside locks on that door we couldn’t let our daughter sleep in that room because the chances of her escaping in the middle of the night were VERY high. She loves water so we were anxious most of the week. We would move a bar stool in front of the door every night in an effort to keep her from escaping. She also slept with us in the master so we would know if she got up in the middle of the night. -The balcony door has no lock on it either. Flat out not lock on the inside or outside. Again, that made us anxious with the kids. The balcony door is very heavy and was not easy for our 6 year old to open. Our 8 year could open the balcony door on his own. -You have to make sure the entry door is completely closed after opening and closing. It’s a heavy door and when it shut you would assume it would be closed all the way, but the I guess the mechanism in the door didn’t always catch to close the door? The first few days we would come back from being out and about and you could push out entry door open because it had not “caught” to completely close. We realized this fairly quickly and made sure we pulled the door to coming and going to make sure you couldn’t push it open. -We were locked out of the condo twice. The first time my 6 year old beat us to the door and pushed a bunch of numbers on the key pad that locked us out for about 30 minutes. We called the lobby for assistance and they told us to wait 3-5 minutes and try again and if that did not work they could come let us in one time but if it happened again then we would need to contact Vacasa. After three rounds of waiting 5 minutes for the keypad to reset we finally go it in. -Our last night there we were again locked out of the condo for two hours. Super fun with two kids. I’m not sure how we got locked out this time but it did seem the batteries in the keypad were dying. When trying to punch in numbers, each key would beep when you pressed it. The keys weren’t beeping anymore. We waited the 5 minutes several times ...

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Wonderful long weekend relaxing at the beach.

Perfect spot to stay for a long weekend. All conveniences of home. Clean beautiful property. They are doing some off season updates but didn’t effect our stay or any amenities of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Carol M.

Needs total makeover

The only positive is the view of the beach and the water.
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8/10 Good

Connie M.

Great vacation spot!

The unit was very nice. The impressive part was how well the whole building was maintained on a continual basis.

10/10 Excellent

Mandie R.

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

Our second time in this unit and it was just as good as the first!

We love this unit and picked it again this year instead of chancing it on another one. We are so glad we did! Always a good time. It’s clean, well stocked with household essentials and the location is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Great Place toStay!

We enjoyed our vacation time in Gulf Shores, a week made even better by our stay at Lighthouse! All the comforts of home in a vacation setting. Our condo was very well cleaned and prepared for our arrival. The facilities were great, from parking, the pools, the beach setup, and the helpful and friendly staff. We hope to come back for another stay.
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8/10 Good

amanda d.

Very clean

It was super clean when we arrived. Definitely not one of those tiny cramped condos and the balcony was great!

6/10 Okay

Amanda L., Owensboro

Liked: Check-in, location

Great beach. Would not stay in this unit again.

Unit needed some TLC. Location and beach were amazing. Good walking to local restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Lighthouse 617 April 14-18

The property was clean, neat and well stocked! My sister and I came down for Easter weekend/Birthday celebration and loved the properties. We will definitely be staying here again. The location and facilities were great.

4/10 Poor

George L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

I advised of my issues before. Updated, dirty, second bedroom had small bunk-beds that were out of date....Light fixtures, everything, loose toilet seats, showers were updated.....for what I paid...Only three days....the only good thing was I was on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy B., Belgium, Wisconsin USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Last minute getaway

The condo was clean, but did not match the online pictures. Needs paint and some updating. Fine for a short stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Kenneth W.

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

😔

We had a great time but the construction and jackhammering just about ruined it
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Cassie R.

Home away from home

From the second we drove up to the lighthouse we were absolutely stunned. Even with the work being done on the building it was still very nicely put together. Our condo was absolutely perfect, I seen other post about “nasty carpets” just so y’all know they have been replaced with beautiful wood floors. I will say the oven and microwave takes a little longer to cook things in than normal but that wasn’t an issue as we were on no time frame and was there to relax and enjoy. The area was very quite and extremely peaceful. We highly recommend this condo.
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10/10 Excellent

christopher l.

Loved it!!!

Nice clean place...but couldn't figure out the tub and to get hot water flowing ...but the shower was great..great view
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8/10 Good

Tiffany S.

Perfect for a quick getaway!

We loved our stay! We include a husband/wife and 2 children (13 year olds). I will say the pull-out sofa sleeper is in need of replacement because the mattress is about an inch thick and my son had something (assuming springs) poking him in the night. Overall, we had a great time and would return again. Be aware that the bunkbeds are not all that large so smaller people are fine (which she was). And the location was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Denver D.

Great stay

Easy check in and check out. Great view. Every thing was wonderful except tv/satellite. Wasn’t really there to watch tv, but it really sucked. Everything else was great both inside and out.

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

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

Perfect in every way

The only suggestion I have is that this unit invest in new mattresses for both the bunk beds and master bedroom. Everything we needed was right there. We will return again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Kristy W.

Summer 2021

The peacefulness
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10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Very nice

Everything was really nice. Was very pleased.
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey L.

Great Place

Well worth the price I enjoyed my stay here will definitely return in the future~fantastic view of the ocean
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6/10 Okay

Rose S.

Lighthouse unit 627

It was a very nice nice unit The only suggestion would be to invest in a larger TV for the living room & a new coffee pot
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2/10 Terrible

Alexandra R.

Dirty condo

What I didn’t like was -whole place was dirty and nasty -carpets were so stained up and dirty -black mold on the ceiling -door to the balcony wouldn’t lock, so if you have toddlers this is very stressful and also seems like a code violation -Front door didn’t have a lock so again kids can just walk right out of your not watching them every second. -tack strip on the carpet into the master bedroom bathroom was hanging out. Stepped on it and so did my child. -king mattress looked like over 15 years old. Had dips in it and felt like springs in your back -door to the laundry was broken -Dryer was rusted and caused a towel to get a rust stain on it and most my clothes of lighter color looked dingy after washing them. Called the property manager several times and never got a call back from them. Was offered a 10% discount from a rep in the office because the carpet was absolutely nasty. Very disappointed and unfortunately it was my two toddlers first time to the beach and the place was nasty. Had to lay out blankets on the carpets just to feel sort of ok walking in the place. Absolute nightmare showing up to a filthy condo.

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