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Ocean Beachfront, Wi-Fi, Pools, Wind Drift, Low Density, Boating/Family Friendly

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large private balcony outdoor dining
Private Gulf Front balcony
Living area, smart TV
View of open doors onto large private balcony and the Gulf
Private Gulf front balcony

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7113.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
Orange Beach, AL
  • Gulf State Park
    1 min walk
  • Orange Beach Beaches
    3 min walk
  • Ono Island
    4 min walk
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Ocean Beachfront, Wi-Fi, Pools, Wind Drift, Low Density, Boating/Family Friendly

Direct Gulf Beachfront 4th floor 2BR/2B condo with large balcony on the Gulf and direct beach access, which is steps away over the boardwalk with a ramp for easy access. This property is on the beach. You can't get any closer to the beach than this! Located on Perdido Key Island, just east of the Perdido Pass Bridge, Wind Drift is on a stretch of quiet beach adjacent to Alabama Point State Park, making our property unique. Our buildings are low density, with only 7 floors and just steps to the Gulf. Unlike many other properties, our guests have both beach and Old River access.

Great for a vacation with the family, this condo includes an open concept living area with well-equipped, full kitchen, a dining table that seats 4 and a bar that seats 3 for meals or family game nights, and an open sunlit living area with a Smart TV with DVD Player, and Free WiFi for rainy days or relaxing nights. The condo has 4 large smart TVs (one in each room, including one in the kitchen). This condo also is equipped with a washer/dryer and central heating and air conditioning to ensure the ultimate comfort during your stay. It also has blackout curtains for a mid day nap. You have access to two shared outdoor pools, beachside sundeck, pickle ball/Shuffleboard/tennis court, and a grilling area. You also have access to the boat docks on Old River.

Things to Know
Free WiFi
Includes a queen-size sofabed in the living area
Outdoor shower to rinse off the beach sand
Elevator in the building
Snowbird-friendly.

The space:
This beachfront condo has been renovated recently and is 1100 sq ft living with a large private 218 sq ft balcony facing the Gulf of Mexico and the balcony is accessible through the living room and master suite. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Large walk-in closet in master bedroom. Luxury vinyl floors. Well equipped kitchen with appliances, smooth-top range, K cup coffee maker, regular coffee maker, and wet bar. Full size washer and dryer located inside the unit. 4 large smart TVs (one in each room, including one in the kitchen), 1 DVD Player, and Free WiFi.

Keyless entry so you don't have to worry about keeping up with keys. Storage closet on walkway to store your beach items and toys. The exterior, common areas and walkways of our building have been restored with new coatings, stucco and paint.

New: 1 Tennis Court/ 2 Pickle Ball Courts /Shuffleboard

You may get to see the Blue Angels fly by at eye level right from your balcony!! In addition to direct access to the beautiful waters of the Gulf, guests have access to the entire unit, pools, BBQ grills, parking, beach and Old River and walking to boat docks. Walkway and kitchen also has views of Old River and Ono Island. In addition to beach and swimming pool access, guests also have access to Old River and second swimming pool. We have a signaled crosswalk for your use in crossing Perdido Beach Boulevard if you want to go to the boat docks at Old River and the second swimming pool.

In addition to being Direct Gulf Beach front, our back door and kitchen window has views of Old River and Ono Island. You can see the Gulf from the kitchen and there is a TV in the kitchen as well. Enjoy watching the sunrise over the Gulf coast as you beach comb for shells on the beach. Listen to the surf and seagulls and watch the dolphins, pelicans, blue herons and osprey as you drink your morning coffee on the balcony. Spend the day in family friendly activities such as playing or sunning on the sugar sand beaches, participating in water sports, golfing, deep sea fishing, shopping, sight-seeing or just relaxing on the private balcony of this beach front condo. Watch the boats come in and out of the Perdido Pass at the Farewell Buoy each day from the balcony. Beach access also includes outdoor showers to remove all the sand and saltwater before heading back to the condo.

Must be 25 years or older to book and must be staying in the property for the duration of the trip. Select the accurate number of guests that will be staying at booking request. (Max 7). Guests are responsible for damages. Check-in at 4:00 pm (central time) Check -out at 10:00 am (central time) No parties. No burning of candles. Don't wear cleats inside. Parking is limited to 2 cars with paid parking pass for each vehicle. No smoking or vaping. No Pets.

The condo does not have a baby crib, high chair, etc. equipment for infants or young children. So please remember to bring gear with you if you have an infant or young children.

Guest access:
This direct Gulf beachfront condo Guests have direct access to the beach and the beautiful waters on Alabama's Gulf Coast, which is steps away over a boardwalk with a ramp. In addition to direct beach access and swimming pool, guests also have access to Old River with second swimming pool and boat docks. We have a signaled crosswalk for your use. We have chairs and loungers around the pool and deck area, however, they are not to be removed from that area. BBQ grills by pool and boat docks. Best Day Ever Beach services offer chairs, umbrellas and kayaks for you to rent on the beach (March-Oct).

I have a storage closet outside our front door for you to use to store your beach items. Utility carts are available for guest to unload their items to take to their condo. I ask my guests not to bring these carts inside my place because it tears up the walls & floors and brings in unwanted sand and dirt.

We do have Tennis Court/Pickleball courts.

BOATERS PARADISE: Boat Slip/Yard rentals must be booked in advance at the time of your condo booking. A limited number of boat slips are available per day. Cost is $50 per day or $300 a week with a $50 administrative fee. (No Refunds!) Renters must complete a liability waver, submit current boat registration and current boat insurance and must be received with full payment. Inquire with host Susan for more information.

Bring your boat and dock it in one of the brand new boat slips offered to guests. You can also use our own private boat ramp launch on the property. A limited number of slips are available for your boat and you can park your trailer in the gated boat trailer parking area.

Our boat docks are only a 5 minute boat ride to the Gulf of Mexico for world class fishing or stay close in the bay for inshore fishing. Boat slips are located in a NO WAKE zone which helps protect your boat while in the water. Boat slips also have a fish cleaning station with electricity and fresh water. Take your boat over to Bird Island to enjoy swimming and fun in the sun or take it to dine at one of the many waterfront restaurants in Orange Beach or Perdido Key, FL. Bring your rods and reels and enjoy catching redfish, speckled trout, flounder, skipjacks and crabs off our brand new marina pier or our private Old Riverside beach.

Other things to note:

Guest Registration Parking Passes required by Condo Association: $50 plus $10 admin fee plus 3% processing fee per vehicle ($62.10), 2 vehicle limit. Link will be sent upon booking.

Bedding and towels changed each rental and bedding and towels depicted in photos may be similar but not exact as photographed, colors may vary.

I do not have a baby crib or high chair on site.

Please select the correct number of guests in your group at the time of booking.

Property manager

Susan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
No Vaping inside No illegal or illicit drug use in or on the property.

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 deadlock

About the area

Orange Beach

Located on the beach, this condo is in Orange Beach East, a neighbourhood in Orange Beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf State Park and Perdido Key Beach. Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum and Adventure Island are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Orange Beach, AL

What's nearby

  • Orange Beach Beaches - 3 min walk
  • Ono Island - 4 min walk
  • Adventure Island - 8 min drive
  • Orange Beach Golf Center - 10 min drive
  • The Wharf - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flora-Bama - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf - Orange Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cobalt, The Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪OSO at Bear Point Harbor - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Flora-Bama Ole River Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Beachfront, Wi-Fi, Pools, Wind Drift, Low Density, Boating/Family Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ocean Beachfront, Wi-Fi, Pools, Wind Drift, Low Density, Boating/Family Friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Beachfront, Wi-Fi, Pools, Wind Drift, Low Density, Boating/Family Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Beachfront, Wi-Fi, Pools, Wind Drift, Low Density, Boating/Family Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Beachfront, Wi-Fi, Pools, Wind Drift, Low Density, Boating/Family Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orange Beach East condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park, Orange Beach Beaches and Ono Island. Perdido Key Beach and Alabama Point East are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We enjoyed our stay at Wind Drift. The condo was nice, very clean, and in such a convenient area close to lots of restaurants and shopping. We had a beautiful view and such easy access to the beach! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan

Host profile image
I am a retired art teacher and I live in Orange Beach. I enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, long walks on the beach, weather watching, bird watching, stargazing, and listening to live music. I love a good sunrise and sunset which Orange Beach has plenty to offer.

Why they chose this property

Direct Gulf beachfront, Great low density location for getting some sunshine and walking on the beach with family and friends, fishing, boating, and family friendly.

What makes this property unique

This Direct Gulf beachfront property has easy access to both beach and boating.

Languages:

English
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