Island Winds West 477 - Beachfront, updated & beautiful! Just steps to the beach & Hangout! - Gulf Shores

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8.8

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 448 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Gym

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach3 min walk
Hangout Music Fest8 min walk
Waterville USA19 min walk
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Island Winds West 477 - Beachfront, updated & beautiful! Just steps to the beach & Hangout!

Come enjoy the white sand beaches and all that Gulf Shores has to offer. This 4th floor beachfront condo at Island Winds West is the perfect location in the center of Gulf Shores, just steps to The Hangout and the many shops and restaurants in the heart of this beautiful little beach town. Just west of the main public beach, you are in walking distance to many of the attractions and events. Simply put, this is THE best location in town and the beachfront views are unparalleled. This great unit has been recently updated with a new color scheme, bedding and ceiling fans. Features include: fully equipped kitchen, gulf front pool, kiddie pool, fitness center, walk to restaurants and shops, closest complex to The Hangout and Shrimp Festival, washer and dryer, cable TV, internet and DVD. The unit sleeps 4 with a king bed in the bedroom and queen sleeper sofa in living room and high-end cotton linens.

Complex Amenities; Outdoor pool, kiddie pool, fitness room, and BBQ area

Be sure to book this unit early for the Shrimp Festival and Hangout Music Festival because it is in high demand.

Parking is limited to one (1) car. You will receive an email in advance of your arrival to register and pay for your parking pass. If you do not receive it, please let us know. You must complete this step in advance of your arrival. Upon arrival, you will need to visit the Island Winds East front desk to pick up your parking pass. Island Winds West is charging $50 per parking pass. This price can change at any time, without notice.

Property manager

Alabama Beach Vacation Rentals (ALBVR)

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and 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 Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk
Hangout Music Fest - 8 min walk
Gulf State Park - 17 min walk
Waterville USA - 19 min walk
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬10 min walk
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬10 min walk
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬10 min walk
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Winds West 477 - Beachfront, updated & beautiful! Just steps to the beach & Hangout! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Winds West 477 - Beachfront, updated & beautiful! Just steps to the beach & Hangout!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Winds West 477 - Beachfront, updated & beautiful! Just steps to the beach & Hangout!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Winds West 477 - Beachfront, updated & beautiful! Just steps to the beach & Hangout! located?

Situated on the beach, this condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Waterville USA and Zooland Mini Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stan P.

28 May 2024

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

Absolutely perfect

Great place great location!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracie G.

28 June 2023

Liked: Location

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

Not clean and not accurate

Was not satisfied with our stay. Loved the location however description said we were allowed 2 parking passes (we had to pay for) but once there was only allowed 1.. and also very rude about it stating “not my problem” when asking where my daughter was supposed to park. Also there were lots of open parking spots and STILL was not allowed to get the 2 parking passes mentioned in description. Condo was FILTHY. Sand was still on the floor AND in the bed… although we were still charged a cleaning fee! Do not recommend at all. For the price we paid for 2 nights we should have gotten something much nicer/cleaner and more accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

sandra m.

9 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Noisy and terrible kitchen

1. The a/c is crazy loud. 2. The kitchen has a giant microwave on the counter, an awkward sink and faucet, ancient dishwasher that is right up against the oven door. Coffee filter basket missing. There was egg yolk on the a bunch of the dinner plates! Nasty! 3. The bathroom faucet makes everything and you wet.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Greg M.

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice location

Very easy to rent and keep me posted up to the day we arrived.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

John C.

10 Mar 2023

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

Vacations

Enjoyed it, thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette F.

15 Feb 2023

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

Older building

Thanks for everything.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo B.

10 Feb 2023

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

My winter home!

Very beautiful view of gulf all day long, peaceful and relaxing, it does need some appliances replaced and professional cleaning of furniture, chair cushions and decorative pillows etc, otherwise we would love to come again

Stayed 39 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Barry M.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Needs work

Front door handle half off on front door, 1 roll toilet paper, paint peeling above TV. Been like that for awhile seen one review n still haven’t touched up. Simple stuff when you walk in spend a thousand dollars n no paint should be peeling, front door should have been correct. Wires coming out n no cover around TV . Won’t stay there again because I can get better , lot better place for the money we spent. Good location only good thing

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

12 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful

Condo was clean and had all the amenities we needed (toaster does not work, but we did not need it). Excellent location!!!!!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Story B.

24 July 2022

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

Mommy son trip

This condo was a perfect size for my 5 year and myself but it definitely needs a paint job. The paint is peeling in several places on the walls and towel hooks for bathroom towels would help. Having kids it would have been helpful to have some plastic bowls for cereal and snacks. The blankets in the closet smelled like they hadn’t been washed and I wasn’t able to fit them in the wash machine because it’s small. Other than that we had a great time at the condo!! Great view of the ocean, nice cool air conditioning, awesome tvs, and perfect location to everything!!! Would also have loved to have a keurig in the kitchen for coffee. Thanks for a great stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy C.

11 July 2022

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

Perfect weekend getaway

This condo was a perfect stay for my husband and I to spend a few days relaxing by the sea.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

30 June 2022

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

Everything was true as pictured.

Very happy

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

28 June 2022

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

Beach Beauty

Loved the location!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRENT L., Caryville TN

11 June 2022

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

Short Getaway

Nice place only wish I could have stayed longer

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mendall b.

1 June 2022

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

Easy access, fast elevators,comfy beds/ bedding

Had everything we needed. Will stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

29 May 2022

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

The condo was the perfect size for us.

My daughter and I had a wonderful stay! The ocean view was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Carla P.

16 May 2022

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

Mom and daughter vaca

Nice stay for 2 people

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Richard V.

28 Apr 2022

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

Beach Trip

Location was perfect. Right on the Beach and everything was in walking distance.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Steven D.

26 Apr 2022

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

Good for two days at beach

Great location and access to beach. Pool is nice as well. Room was okay and perhaps a bit dated. Looked larger in pictures than in reality. Considering the amount spent, i found it odd that we are only allotted one roll of toilet, paper, and no coffee filters or coffee available. With a little more service, I would have rated this higher

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

9 Apr 2022

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

Spring Break

Very nice right on the beach everything we needed

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

12 Mar 2022

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

Gulf shores

Nice place on the beech

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Janice C.

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disappointed but great view

Unfortunately the bathroom was dirty when we arrived. We cleaned the toilet with bleach we purchased and noticed even the toilet brush holder had “residue” left in it. Floor had hairs on tile floor AND floor board trim. Gross. Top of refrigerator filthy. Appeared we paid top $ for a place we needed to clean first instead of enjoying the gulf after driving 21 hours to get there.

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janel J.

12 Feb 2022

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

Very good

Needs few updates and few repairs needed.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis E.

4 Dec 2021

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

30th anniversary getaway

Condo we stayed at was perfect for us, close to restaurants and attractions, beachfront. Was clean and as advertised . Will definitely come and stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

april p.

16 Nov 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Quick get away

The location of the condo was very convenient to local restaurants and stores. Loved the Gulf front view! The high top table was nice to eat and see the view at the same time. The mattress was not very comfortable for us. The floors were very dirty, I emailed but received no reply but truly overall we had everything we needed amd would come back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021