Gorgeous condo with million dollar views in the best location on the beach - IWE408 - Gulf Shores

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8.6

Excellent

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 676 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Ocean view

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach3 min walk
Hangout Music Fest8 min walk
Waterville USA19 min walk
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)6 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous condo with million dollar views in the best location on the beach - IWE408

Welcome to Island Winds East #408, the perfect condo for your next vacation! This beachfront 2BR/2BA unit has amazing views of the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and white sand beaches that have made Gulf Shores famous. Plus, Island Winds East is the first condo on West Beach Boulevard, so you're just steps from the center of town. You're just steps from the beach volleyball championships, the Hangout Music Festival, the Shrimp Festival and Gulf Shores main public beach. There's also so many great restaurants, shops and night life that are in walking distance. It is the perfect location.

What's more, this condo is gorgeous. You may just stare at the million dollar view, but there's an updated kitchen, granite and absolutely beautiful decor throughout the condo. The pictures speak for themselves. You will not be disappointed with the idea of relaxing in this beautiful setting.

The unit sleeps six with a king bed in the master bedroom, two twin beds in the guest bedroom, and a queen-sized sleeper sofa in the living room.

The unit has a fully stocked kitchen, a private balcony, stackable washer & dryer, smart TV, and high-end cotton linens

The complex has an outdoor pool (seasonally heated in the spring and fall), charcoal grilling area, gazebo, beach boardwalk.

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 East 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

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk
Hangout Music Fest - 8 min walk
Gulf State Park - 16 min walk
Waterville USA - 19 min walk
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 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 Gorgeous condo with million dollar views in the best location on the beach - IWE408 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous condo with million dollar views in the best location on the beach - IWE408?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous condo with million dollar views in the best location on the beach - IWE408?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous condo with million dollar views in the best location on the beach - IWE408 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores 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).

8.6

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Belinda T.

22 June 2024

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

Spring break 24

We loved the condo it exceeded our expectation the beds were comfortable and the view was beautiful and everything was very clean. We would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

27 Mar 2024

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

Great location!

Great location. Easy access to beach and either a short walk or quick drive to plenty of food options. Property was clean, stocked with dishes, and everything in working order. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great for most of our stay, but it comes with the time of year. We would definitely stay again otherwise!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebecca S.

13 Nov 2023

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

Gulf Shores Condo

The view is absolutely amazing! Unit was decent and clean and stocked with plenty of dishes and working appliances. A unit close by above us was being worked on causing very loud noises during the day. Cutting of material took place in the parking lot and got dust all over our vehicle. We had to hunt down a car wash to clean it. We reported both of these incidents to the office at the property. The toilet was loose in the master bathroom when we arrived and we reported it for attention needed. The bathroom sinks drained slowly and we reported these as well to ALBVR.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARY C.

16 Oct 2023

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

Shrimpfest

We stay in Island Winds every year for Shrimpfest. This was very nice and as advertised

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

16 June 2023

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

Excellent stay

Excellent location and clean facilities Only negative is the kitchen layout is horrible and it’s not very functional. Couldn’t open oven door all the way , it was hitting another cabinet knob

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

21 Mar 2023

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

Senior Year Spring Break 2023

Senior year spring break trip with my husband, son and his friend. The location and condo was perfect. The condo was nice with modern upgrades, with the perfect seating while watching whales in the mornings on the deck facing the ocean. Walking distance to the, “hang out” for the boys and across the street from a fun little Italian spot, called “Laura’s”. Live music at both locations. Only downside was, the timing of our trip was 50 degrees…other than that—was a relaxing short trip from normal life.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malissa B., Gerald, Missouri

28 Feb 2023

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

Perfect winter getaway

Very nice condo with a beautiful view of the beach and gulf. We enjoyed walking on the beach and watching dolphins playing in the water. The bed was very comfortable. All the dining chairs were very tall which made it a little uncomfortable for us older people, but we had a great stay never the less.

Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

12 Oct 2022

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

Great location

Great location, everything as expected. Only difficult issue was the tv. It went in and out of having channels available for watching. Would recommend the owner invest in a streaming service vs satellite; it may be more reliable?

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Ashley M.

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Stay

Was very dirty and tvs did not work, beds about to fall apart. Not what was listed

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE M.

2 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Short but sweet

Condo was great. The ck in people were not very friendly. TV in the spare bedroom didn't work and the lady at the front desk was no help. The cleaning crew didn't do a very good job. So we cleaned and ran the vacuum our selves.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Krista B.

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Average

Great location and the condo fit our needs. Overall, it was a fabulous stay and there were no major issues requiring a call for repair; however, the following things need maintenance attention (nothing that ruined our stay but small things that affect the listing): master bedroom shower knobs are falling off, no dresser in master bedroom, missing HDMI cable in twin bed room so TV didn’t work, mirror in master bedroom needs replaced as the design doesn’t allow an average height person or taller to see unless bending down, twin beds are extremely creaky with every slight movement due to the headboard being attached at the wrong height. Also, in the listing it says that there is a fitness room available. When we asked where it was, we were told we couldn’t use it unless we were in the other building (Island Winds west). This was misleading.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

10 July 2022

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

Enjoyed!

We had a great time! No wait for elevators! Clean place! We did fight with gnats in the kitchen for our whole stay, but overall great experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

3 Apr 2022

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

Family vacation

This was the first vacation we have had in years. The condo was very clean ans a great location. The staff was very helpful and polite. Great parking! The condo was smaller than it looked in the picture but very nice. Will stay here again!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Mary K.

6 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great View, Some Disappointments

Staying on the beach was fabulous. We loved watching the birds and dolphins right outside our windows and balcony. It made up for some of the shortcomings of our visit. First impression in the living room was that the area rug was dirty. I think and hope the color is just a dirty gray, but it was a bit off-putting. Unpacking was challenging, as there is no dresser in the master bedroom. The unit was quiet at night until at some point between 3:30 and 4:30 a.m. when very loud BEEP BEEP BEEPing noise was made. It’s the noise made when a truck is in reverse. It went on and on and happened almost every morning, sometimes closer to 3:30, others at 4 or 4:30. We never figured out what was going on at that hour, but it was very disturbing. It would be worth asking if the beeping happens all the time. The washing machine was broken when we got there. We didn’t get a replacement until two weeks later, so had to use local laundromats. The new replacement unit worked fine, and the management company gave us a credit for the inconvenience. There are good restaurants that are nearby, and the beach is wonderful. Pool wasn’t heated, so we never used it, as the weather was very chilly most of the time we were there.

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Terri P.

9 Oct 2021

Liked: Location

Excellent Location

This condo had an excellent view and location. It was convenient for time on the beach as well as dining out. Everything was within walking distance or a short drive, which was a big plus. The condo itself was okay and worked well space-wise for two couples, but don’t expect much in the way of amenities. We reported a broken glass table top upon our arrival and an unpleasant smell in the kitchen. The communication with the managing company was slow and at times did not address my questions. If you simply need a place to shower and sleep, this place is for you! If you are looking for a rental that is well-stocked and homey, then look elsewhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021