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Gulf Front 1st Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL!

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View from our balcony. We are DIRECT GULG FRONT. Just a few steps from the beach
East view from out balcony
Beach/ocean view
Beach
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    4 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest
    10 min walk
  • Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park
    18 min walk
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    7 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

beachside bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Gulf Front 1st Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL!

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 first floor of a low density complex. The beach view is grand from our balcony… right in front of you as you walk onto the balcony! Feels like you can reach out and touch the sand!!

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. 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 queen 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 size bed and a flat screen TV with cable.

The living room has a large flat screen smart TV with cable. There is also a queen 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. 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/card operated laundry 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.

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 4th floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #601060. We also have two 2nd floor units at Island Shores that are right beside each other VRBO #555508 (254) and VRBO #2184207 (253). Our 3rd floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #3190368. 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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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.
Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 10 min walk
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front 1st Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gulf Front 1st Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front 1st Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front 1st Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front 1st Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park Fishing Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
We never used Vrbo before, we were very pleased with Judy. Whenever I had a question about anything she was very prompt in answering. We had an issue with the coffee maker and she got us a new one within an hour! Would very much recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Just as good as last year. Will continue to stay here. Wonderful time
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome condo!
This condo was the perfect location for our recent stay in Gulf Shores. With two small children, it was so convenient to be on the ground floor and just a short walk down to the beach and with the pool right outside our door. We enjoyed sitting on the patio with the ocean view and also having ocean views in one of the bedrooms. The condo was well prepared for our stay and had all of the main things we needed. We were very comfortable and our hosts were great with all communication and information. We will most definitely look to book with them again for our next Gulf Shores trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice condo
The condo is nice and reasonably priced. The host responded to messages and was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
We had an excellent stay. The property was just as described and clean. Judy, the property manager, was so easy to work with. She made everything simple and quickly replied to all of my questions. The parking lot attendant was so kind, knowledgeable and super helpful. Beautiful views. Will happily stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo in a great location!
Our family absolutely loved staying in this condo! It was very clean and great for a family of 4. It had great views of the beach/ocean. It was located right on the beach and right next to a delicious restaurant (Sea-n-Suds) along with being very close to a Market and Surf Style if you need anything during your stay. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mechelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
The property was just as described and was a short walk down a board walk to the beach! We will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
This is our 4th summer in a row staying at Island Shores and we always rent from the same owners. Judy is always so easy to get in contact with and always communicates ahead of time any information we will need which makes getting in to the condo very easy and convenient! Their condos always make you feel at home and are always very clean and organized. Beautiful views of the beach and so close which is always a plus when traveling with kids. As always a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela b N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I will book again!
Great location with no steps ! It’s great for the elderly . Be careful in the recliner. Sometimes the footrest does not close, and my friend fell out of the chair with the recliner on top of her. I would avoid reclining it. Also, we loved the hot powerful showers, but if you have children, please, please be careful because the water can get scalding hot. Do not move the faucet knob past the medium setting. I would absolutely stay here again! The parking, laundrymat, vending machines, and pool are right outside of your door!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo
Location is perfect, everything was great. Would recommend this VRBO and the property owners.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beach Stay
Convenient, beautiful location. Perfect place to stay while visiting my brother and his family in Foley.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lori K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location
Great location, great view, great place! The only issue was the tile is cracked and dangerous on the feet. Maybe put in vinyl plank flooring.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely happy
This was a perfect spot for our girls' spring break trip. We loved the view and the location. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Russell J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bwach vacation
Could use a few updates very dated
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We stayed for a week. The condo was very clean and quiet. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need for cooking. Plenty of towels in the bathroom. There was a glitch with VRBO during the booking process. Judy did a great job of helping to straighten things out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Storybook view
Really enjoyed our stay. The view was magnificent at our beach level place. Got to see all the wildlife (Sammy, the Seaside beach mouse) in the sea oats as well as the monarchs. Condo does need updating, especially couch, chair and microwave. All of it worked, tho. We will definitely stay there again. Hosts were so responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Vacation
Good location and steps to beach. Also, rental chairs were great. Will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again
Clean convenient. Right on the beach. Had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Just as advertised, condo was very nice, first floor was a big plus for loading and unloading. Was a bit worried about the view being on the first floor but still had a decent view of gulf. Owners quick to respond with any questions. Having the rental chairs was also nice. Will plan on staying here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Gulf Shores
Loved the location, host was very easy to communicate with, will definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Loved every minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on the beach
Had a great stay with my wife and 3 teens. Beach is just a few steps away and the chair/umbrella beach service is a HUGE bonus. There are several restaurants within a few minutes walk, including one that is on a pier out over the water- and is the closest one!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Convenient Accommodations
Property was just as advertised, very clean and convenient to shopping and dining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori A., Thibodaux, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All about the perks!!
Convenient with no key to keep up with & complimentary beach chairs & umbrella. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
limited view with the first floor condo. Enjoyed the stay but the condo is showing some ware and tear but we stay on the beach and having activities most of the time. Manager was so helpful. Good location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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