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🏖️ Wild and free just like the sea🌴

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Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Room
Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 894.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

🏖️ Wild and free just like the sea🌴

Welcome to one of Gulf Shores' most popular and affordable rentals in a low-density complex. This newly remodeled 6th-floor unit offers a breathtaking, direct gulf-front view of the Gulf of Mexico, beautiful white sandy beaches, and easy access to shopping, movies, and other activities. The complex features a spacious swimming pool with ample lounge and patio seating. Additionally, there is a convenient elevator and luggage/valet carts for easy loading and unloading. You'll also be within walking distance of numerous restaurants, shopping malls, and a variety of recreational activities.

This two-bedroom, two-bath condo comes complete with a full kitchen and free WIFI. The master bedroom features a brand-new king-size bed, a private walk-in shower, a new flat-screen smart TV, and a DVD player. The second bedroom, located off the living room, accommodates your guests with two full-sized beds. The living area includes a sofa sleeper with a flat-screen smart TV and DVD player, providing a cozy spot to relax with a movie, a book, or even a nap. The beachfront balcony offers a patio table and chairs, allowing you to soak in the stunning views.

The Whaler boasts a prime location within a short distance of three large grocery stores, four pharmacies, an ABC store, restaurants, movie rentals, spas, and shopping. The Tanger Outlet Mall is perfect for retail therapy, featuring over 120 brand-name stores for those occasional rainy afternoons. Take a dolphin cruise from the Wharf, which also hosts regularly scheduled concerts, more shopping, and a movie theater. Perdido Pass in nearby Orange Beach offers a new area dedicated to fishermen. Marinas, glass-bottom boats, chartered deep-sea fishing, golf (both regular and miniature), the Alabama Birding Trail, amusement parks, and water theme parks are all just a short drive away.

Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a family retreat, or a break from the everyday hustle and bustle, you'll love the condominium at the Whaler as your next vacation destination. The aim is to make your stay comfortable, stress-free, and memorable, with no disappointments in sight.

For reservations during the Winter Season (January and February) made before October 1st, a minimum stay of 60 days (two months) is required. Reservations that don't meet these criteria are subject to cancellation by management. After October 1st, reservations for the winter months may be made for a minimum of three or seven nights, depending on unit specifications.

Additional Information: Parking passes are required and can be purchased upon arrival or by contacting the management office directly, with a maximum of two parking passes allowed per reservation, accommodating up to two cars. Linens are provided; however, guests are encouraged to bring their own beach towels. The reservation includes a "starter set" of hand soap, one roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, one trash bag per trash can, and one roll of paper towels.

Building construction will start 5/3/24 Work will be noisy at times. The pool will be CLOSED from May 6th-27th.

Guests must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent this property, and photo ID is required at check-in. Smoking is not permitted, and pets are not allowed.

Explore the possibility of monthly "Snowbird" rates available from November through February, designed to make your extended stay even more enticing. The Whaler is your gateway to a delightful beachfront experience where comfort and lasting memories await.

Property manager

Poole and Associates
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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 near theme parks and on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🏖️ Wild and free just like the sea🌴 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 🏖️ Wild and free just like the sea🌴 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🏖️ Wild and free just like the sea🌴?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🏖️ Wild and free just like the sea🌴?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🏖️ Wild and free just like the sea🌴 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

7.8

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Janice J.

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

Last Option

I was afraid to touch anything. The shelf w mirror on the wall inside the door w hooks on it almost fell off the wall when I hung a t-shirt on it. The tv mount exstends out in a way that it looks like it's gona fall off the wall. The guest shower curtain is rusted and looks like its gona fall due to it's not even flush with the wall. The master bed is hard as a rock. Paid a cleaning fee but there were spider webs literally in the windows and ceiling. There is not a comfortable seat anywhere in the place. The couch is dirty with stains. The dining table was something I'd have outside w metal chairs. Walk outside on the balcony and look to your right and there was a man literally looking at me face to face. No privacy at all. The curtains in the living room are broken so you can't close the blinds for privacy or to block the glare while trying to watch a football game. I have pictures of everything I have mentioned in this post. I did report these same things to the Poole company on their review paper that was left at the condo. The review page from the previous guest mentioned all of these same things i have mentioned on their sheet that was left there. The Poole company people were great. I did not have to go by office for the key due to door has a key code. I also did not like that i paid $170 more for this condo when I had a condo at Lani Kaii that was nicer and included 2 parking spaces. I will never stay at this facility again. It got us through the Shrimp Fest !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa P.

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

Family vacation

Nice condo everything worked like it should. Only that would of made it better is if the blinds worked in livingroom. The owners were aware of the problem and had new blinds order but hadnt came in to be replace. Enjoyed our 1st time staying there . Kings size bed was firmer than we liked but other wise a nice place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Becky S.

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

Gulf shores

We’ve stayed busy since we arrived. The condo was ok. It could use some updating. And a couple of things need fixing. But we enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacey W.

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

Disappointed

When we arrived the handle on the sliding glass door was hanging by a screw. One of the cabinet doors fell off the hinges twice during our stay. The couch and living room chairs were filthy. We had to cover the couch with a blanket to sit on it. The pool was greeen.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs to upgrade

There was a few things that was broke.like the blinds and the the handle to the glass sliding door and the tub in the bathroom was not that good (old) .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kim m.

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

Perfect Location

Location was perfect, had all the amenities to make your stay feel like home. The ONLY negative we have is the elevator broke a couple of days during our stay and did not get repaired so we had to use the stairs and we were on the 6th floor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleen C.

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

Disappointed with the Condo

This is an older property, not well maintained, dirty and has an elevator that randomly works. In the 5 weeks we were there, the elevator stopped working weekly, sometimes daily. Stairwells and outside hallways need lighting that works. The unit is very dated and was not well cleaned. We washed bath mats upon arrival as they were very dirty. Wet beach toys and inflatables were thrown into guest bedroom closet rendering it useless until it was sorted out and neatly placed back in closet. Shower curtain liner was moldy along base. The couch was so soiled we covered it with a bedspread and one of the living room chairs had a broken base so it could not be used. All the above was brought to the attention of the property manager. The location and view were great!
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tom P.

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

Great views

The oondo building was a little old the condo was clean, beds were comfortable the views were great. We had a nice time..Location was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Wynne, AR

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

Perfect place for us!

This was perfect for our group of 4 friends. Some reviewers stated that it could be cleaner or needed paint, but we found it to be clean enough & it smelled clean. The cosmetic stuff doesn’t impact the comfort of the place. The beds & couch were comfy. The only complaint we had was that the dining chairs & matching bar stools seats were very small & hard. We like to play cards and dominoes in the evenings and we had to sit on pillows. The location is right in the middle of everything & the office staff checked in with us to see that everything was as it should be. The price was reasonable for retirees on a budget & we would stay there again. If you want to stay in a fancy place, then expect to pay a fancy place price.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison C.

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

Family vacation

We all enjoyed our time and the beach was so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Janice B., Steeleville

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Holy cow!

Arrived on Saturday. The elevator did NOT work. Being on the 6th floor (7 flights of steps) is not acceptable. Called the management company. It was several hours before it was fixed. On Sunday, the elevator again did NOT work. Upon arrival, a kitchen cabinet was broke off, the handle to the sliding door was coming off, there was previous renters trash there. All was fixed while there, but should not have to come in like that. The furniture is very worn and dirty. I get that it's rental property, but... The location and view were great, but for the money, i believe there could be somewhere nicer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

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

The Whaler 🐳

Rooms were clean. Communication was great through poole & associates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Nice location

Good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Great location

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay. Coffee on the balcony each morning overlooking the beach, and then spending most of the day on the beautiful white sand beach. Condo was roomy and clean. Everything we needed and more. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Enjoyed our stay

The location of this property was fantastic, right on the beach. It is a very comfortable condo with all the basic needs met. We had one issue that was resolved immediately after reporting. Management company was fantastic to work with. We also loved that carts were provided to help bring luggage up and down. Property was nice but could use a pinch of updating in some areas. We had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. Towels were really nice too. We didn't realize that all the doors are to the outside of the building and the walkways are narrow so those who are afraid of heights may have issues with higher floors.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

The Whaler

We loved staying here! Great views, condo had everything our family needed. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

JAMES B.

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

Vacation

Nice location/ refrigerator did not work Lots of dvd’s. But missing cord to hook Up tv. Took 4 days to get one
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

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