Heart of Gulf Shores

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Laundry
Air conditioning
Parking available
Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi

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Gulf Shores, AL

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

The Salty Dog. This condo is 2 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath. Recently remodeled and newly furnished. Directly across the street from the beach. End unit with balcony. Grills, pool and onsite laundry room. Short distance to restaurants and shopping.

Property manager

Rachel Patton

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Air conditioning

Laundry

Parking available

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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

Absolutely no vaping indoors.

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is home to this condo. 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 Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Hangout Music Fest - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Gulf State Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬12 min walk
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min walk
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬16 min walk
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
‪Burro Azul - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Heart of Gulf Shores have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Heart of Gulf Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Gulf Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Gulf Shores?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Gulf Shores located?

Situated in Gulf Shores, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tanea S.

28 Aug 2020

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

close to the beach, easy access to everything...we will b staying here again

was a great location & easy access to the beach....

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

20 June 2022

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

Fantastic place to stay

Everything about this place was exactly what we needed. Clean and great location. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denarra M.

29 July 2024

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

Awesomeness

I can’t take anything away from this rental. It was great and if I cold stay here again I would. I am not the one to leave reviews, but for this location, it was a must. Great place to relax and everything was near.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashla C.

3 July 2020

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

Great Beach Vacation

We had a very enjoyable stay & the owner was easy to reach & nice. Would rent here & from this owner again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

19 Mar 2023

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

Great location and host

The host was great to work with- very informative. Location is great- walking distance to beach and other local places. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

17 July 2022

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

Great Place

Very updated and super clean place. Perfect location, easy beach access, very close to shops and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

16 Apr 2023

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

Close to everything!

Our family really enjoyed this property. Close proximity to many different restaurants and a short quick walk to the beach. We would definitely recommend this property and look forward to a future stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger S., Little Rock

24 July 2020

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

Perfect Location

This was a great place to stay. Its across the street from the beach, close to all the local hangouts. Would definately recommend this property

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

3 June 2023

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

Hangout Fest retreat

Updated, very clean, and convenient to everything.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy T.

5 July 2022

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

Great location

Property owner was very helpful. The location is great and condo was very clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

22 Aug 2022

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

Gulf Shores

Property was just as described in the listing. Ample room for our family's beach vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niesha R.

27 June 2022

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

Loved it!

The condo was really lovely. Easy access to the beach and close to dining and shopping. The host was nice and responsive. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W., Mccalla Alabama USA

17 July 2022

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

Nice place walk to beach like 5 minutes

It was a first time doing online booking but it was very simple and I will use it again in the future

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

17 July 2020

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

Vacation 2020

Thank you! We had a great time.we will stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Haimanot D.

23 July 2019

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

Great

Good place for reasonable price.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chaz O.

25 May 2022

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

Great updated condo

Great newly updated condo with everything you need! Great pool, parking and across the street from the beach. Highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madonna h.

28 June 2020

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

Cute and quiet

We have had a wonderful trip. The property was clean and easy to get to. Had everything we could need during our stay. Tge property manager has been amazing answering any and all questions. Great location easy walking distance to everything. We will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frankie H.

7 July 2020

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

Great Location

Very well satisfied! Bottom floor had been renovated and very nice ! Top floor with bedrooms was still in excellent condition even though not renovated or updated ! Excellent location even though across the street from beach ! Can walk to several eating places and has a market that has anything u need a half block away ! Definitely would stay again !

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tiffany O., Fortville, indiana

29 July 2019

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

Good

Dated but clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Faith B.

25 June 2023

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

Family vacation 2023

The parking is horrible. Not enough room to turn your car in the covered spaces and not enough extra spaces to park.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brittney H.

16 July 2023

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

Beach and Baseball

Over all we had a great time, and even though we weren’t directly on the beach, the beach access was fairly easy. Not having a closet in the main bedroom was somewhat inconvenient. That’s prob the only thing I saw that could be improved. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your condo!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tanner B.

8 Aug 2019

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

27 July 2020

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

Summer Baseball Trip

We stayed at this same property last year. I was happy to see the downstairs, both the kitchen and den updated. We were happy with the property. I would recommend a new ceiling fan in the master bedroom as well as a new mattress. The current fan is very wobbly and the bed is rather uncomfortable. I love the pool at this property. The families were very friendly. Plus you don't come out smelling of chlorine. We would stay here again. Very convenient to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Robert R.

29 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, misleading description

Downstairs bathroom did not work entire stay. We specifically rented this because it had 2 bathrooms. They said the water line is crossed with another apartment that is undergoing maintenance. They should have told us this. The deck boards are always terribly loose. The location is across the highway from the beach. Kitchen was nice.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bailey T.

14 July 2020

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

Overall enjoyed our stay!

We have stayed in the Sand Dollar Condos before and really enjoyed ourselves, we have not stayed in this exact property before. We don’t mind the short walk to the beach & lack of beach front view from our room for such a great price. It’s a cozy place that is perfect for a small family or small group of friends wanting to enjoy the beach without breaking the bank. I would not recommend over 5 staying. The only complaint we have over all, was that the pullout couch was not very comfy. But, we made do & know that a pullout couch isn’t going to sleep like a normal bed! Overall would recommend if you’re a easy going group willing to walk a short distance to the beach & don’t mind a few stairs. (The distance to the beach is approx. half a mile. Across 2 parking lots, a short distance on the side walk, and across the street. There is a set of stairs going up to the room and a pretty steep set of stairs in the actual condo.) Chair rentals are very easy if you get up and send one person down early (we sent someone down at 7am) the first morning you are there to put your name down. The chairs are $30 for a set(2 chairs and an umbrella) for a day. They will check on you often and move your umbrella if needed. You can rent for whichever days you want the first morning & pay later (with cash or check) when your group goes down to the beach. You can take your own chairs down & sit up closer to the water than the chair rentals or you can take a tent & set up behind the back row of chair rentals. There’s a place on the beach very close to do banana boat rides, parasailing, etc. Overall the beach spot is convenient and easy to enjoy!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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