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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Orange Beach, AL

Orange Beach Beaches6 min walk
Adventure Island3 min drive
The Wharf8 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)49 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Everything was as outlined and the condo was fantastic with minimal people. Room was clean and check in and check out wa...

Jim B.

Mar 13, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bunk Area

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

August SALE! Week Discounts! Gulf Front, Panoramic Views, Beach Supplies, Pool!

Welcome to Emerald Skye 41, your Beach Escape!
Beach = Happy!!!!

Book with a Local! We live full time in the Gulf Shores, only 10 minutes from this condo, and pride ourselves on taking great care of our guests. The area is awesome and we are happy to take time and share our knowledge.

Do you want an affordable Gulf front vacation with great amenities at low prices? Our Condo is for you! JUST UPDATED New stove, Washer Dryer, and Polywood Patio Furniture! Decorated with tasteful nautical decor throughout, our oceanfront corner unit has panoramic views of the beach and Gulf. There is NOTHING between you and the water... Dig your toes into the sugar white sand and relax, or play in the pool! (Heated March-November) This is nicer and more affordable than a hotel!

The corner unit has three extra windows so you have a 180 degree view of the beach and Gulf, from the comfort of your sofa. (Once you step into a corner unit, you won't be able to go back to an interior one! And don't be fooled, only corner units on the 4th, 5th and 6th floors have extra windows...) You can also sit on the private balcony and watch for a glimpse of the dolphins playing in the waves.

Perfect for families and affordable for couples, this one bedroom unit is loaded with extras to make your stay enjoyable. My husband and I have two children so we know how to make a place 'kid friendly'. We have put a lot of thought into setting up the Condo and have two TV's, DVD players, stereo, dvd library, board games, beach chairs, beach umbrella, and sand toys there for you to use. Of course there is also a fully equipped kitchen and washer/dryer if you need them!

The layout is great for kids. There is a bunk area and dresser in the hallway (my kids love the bunks!) that can be totally shut off from the rest of the unit. There is a door to the private bedroom with a king bed, and a pocket door between the bunk area and living area. Why pay for a two bedroom place, when all you really want is a place where you can put the kids to bed and close a door?!

Emerald Skye is a low density building (only 36 units) so the beach in front doesn't get jam-packed like it does in front of some of those giant high-rises. There is an elevator, covered picnic area, and an outdoor heated pool. Extra storage lockers on the ground floor give you a place to stash sand-covered stuff on your way to and from the beach. Our locker is fully stocked for you!

If you aren't familiar with Orange Beach, it is an awesome location. We have a little library of guidebooks and area information in the Condo for you to use. You can golf, shop, parasail, bike and hike in the state park, eat at great restaurants, go to the Blue Angel Museum or the Battleship (getting tired yet?) or you can hang out on the beach all day, and have pizza delivered in at night. The choice is yours!

OWNERS

We are locals, and Janet has been managing rental properties for 20 years and is a Premier Partner on VRBO. Want more room to spread out? Check out our larger units in Gulf shores. 2 BR/2 BA (VRBO # 351644) or 3BR/ 2 BA (VRBO # 2134352) In many cases you can get the larger units for not much more!

Keywords: Condominium

Property manager

Janet Owner of VRBO 37135, 351644, 2134352

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Only one parking pass allowed per unit. No exceptions, sorry! Pass cost covered in fees. Guest responsible to fill out pass and display in vehicle.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Orange Beach

Located in Orange Beach, 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 State Park and Orange Beach Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Orange Beach, AL

What's nearby

Orange Beach Beaches - 6 min walk
Adventure Island - 3 min drive
Orange Beach Golf Center - 6 min drive
Orange Beach Sportsplex - 7 min drive
The Wharf - 8 min drive

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tacky Jacks - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
‪Cactus Cantina - ‬17 min walk
‪Angry Crab Shack - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does August SALE! Week Discounts! Gulf Front, Panoramic Views, Beach Supplies, Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is August SALE! Week Discounts! Gulf Front, Panoramic Views, Beach Supplies, Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at August SALE! Week Discounts! Gulf Front, Panoramic Views, Beach Supplies, Pool!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at August SALE! Week Discounts! Gulf Front, Panoramic Views, Beach Supplies, Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is August SALE! Week Discounts! Gulf Front, Panoramic Views, Beach Supplies, Pool! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orange Beach condo is within a 10-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches. Cotton Bayou Trailhead and Catman Road Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

20 June 2024

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

Fantastic beach view!

Excellent older property that has been well maintained. Very clean and quiet. Direct access to very clean beach. Handy to grocery stores and several restaurants. Property manager is very helpful and responsive. Highly recommended.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

14 June 2024

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

Beautiful!!

This condo is great!! Don't think about it, just book it!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

6 June 2024

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

Great place to stay

Wonderful place we enjoyed every minute of it.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

28 May 2024

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

Great getaway

Our host was wonderful. Helpful and communicating was easy.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

19 May 2024

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

Location, location , location!

Beautiful location and the condo was awesome! We have always loved Gulf Shores but Orange Beach was perfect. Not as crowded and not all the traffic! Had a blast

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy S.

2 May 2024

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

25th Anniversary Getaway

The condo is in the perfect location and the views are second to none. Communication with the owner was as good as I’ve ever had with anyone. It was a great place to celebrate our 25th.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

30 Apr 2024

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

Fun Weekend

We loved staying at ES41. Mrs. Janet was fantastic to work with and made check-in so easy. The panoramic views from the condo were phenomenal! For parents of toddlers: the railing of the balcony is a little too spaced out for toddlers. We did not allow our 21 month old on the balcony at all, as I felt it was a bit unsafe for him. Other than that, everything was perfect! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia p.

26 Apr 2024

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

Beach break

Good location, clean & comfortable. Plenty of cooking supplies if you prefer to eat in. We cooked breakfast & the electric griddle made quick work of it. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

25 Apr 2024

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

Birthday Trip

Condo was great and the view was amazing! There were plenty of towels and washcloths (more than what is usually providedin vacation rentals). The owner immediately answered my telephone call at night and was very kind. Definitely would rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

13 Apr 2024

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

Vacation getaway

Lovely little condo with an outstanding view! It was perfect for my wife and I. I would recommend this and i would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne S.

8 Apr 2024

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

It's all about the beach!!!

If you want to be right on the beach with a fantastic view and easy access to sugar white sands and the sound of waves, this is a great choice. What a cute unit, with a fantastic view on 2 sides! Having the corner unit meant double the view. The balcony is a great size, so breezy and did I mention the view? Listening to the sound of waves and seabirds while drinking morning coffee and watching for dolphins....does life get any better than this? Would love to stay there again.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

13 Mar 2024

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

Peaceful Beach Trip

Everything was as outlined and the condo was fantastic with minimal people. Room was clean and check in and check out was very streamlined. Our only suggestion might be - it is time to change out the toilet that is just over a foot off the ground to a more modern one.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

27 Dec 2023

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

Million Dollar View

Condo was exactly as described. Close to everything, great beach access, comfortable and what a view! You get to see the sunrise in the morning over the ocean and the sunset in the evening. The balcony is the perfect breakfast spot.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

8 Dec 2023

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

Time to Relax and Read

This was a great place to relax and sit on the balcony and read. The condo was just the right size and my husband got a kick out of the bunk beds in the hallway. The pocket door was nice to be able to close off the bedroom(s) from the living room. The kitchen was well stocked and the furniture was comfy. The chair was wobbly and took some time to be able to sit and balance it. The hot water was a bit lacking in the shower but was great in the kitchen. The appliances are a bit "used" and could use a bit of repair. Overall though, we enjoyed ourselves and the location was great for biking and visiting the State Park.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful View

My wife and I spent a week at this beautiful condo overlooking the Gulf. The condo had everything we needed. It was very comfortable and the view was mesmerizing. Being that the condo is a corner unit, the view was even more panoramic. The owner was very nice and extremely responsive. We will definitely plan on coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Renita G.

25 Oct 2023

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

Cozy

Great for a small family. Overall i enjoyed it . A new ac system would be great along with new w &d. The furniture wasnt really made for comfort but was ok. An upgrade on patio furniture would be awesome. Now i know this sounds like a bad review but isnt. Its a nice condo . Just was being honest in relation to other condos weve stayed at.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

valerie S.

16 Oct 2023

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

Orange Beach

Loved our stayed!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

23 Sept 2023

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

Review

Very enjoyable. Beautiful view. Condo had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

John C.

10 Sept 2023

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

A special gift!

Perfect location, excellent accommodations, we had a wonderful time - thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davia D.

4 Sept 2023

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

Had a blast

First of all just let me tell you a little about this condo. It was absolutely perfect for us! Probably my most favorite thing is the storage downstairs. There are plenty of beach chairs, toys, floats, umbrellas, I even found an air pump after I spent an hour blowing up one of our tubes. We could use anything in it plus leave our sandy items in there to keep from taking them up to the room. We had a 5 year old with us so the sand toys were a life saver. My second favorite thing was the rocking chair on the balcony. Absolutely loved it! I will be looking for condos with rocking chairs from now on :) There is also a swivel rocker in the living room that I really enjoyed. Fan of rockers here as you can tell. The location was great. We were about 1/2 mile or so from the Walmart neighborhood market. We didn’t eat out much but I saw several restaurants nearby. The condo was very clean. Roku in the living room was nice. I was able to log into my accounts and enjoy that at night. Probably the only thing I would say that we needed and didn’t have was a fan but we bought one. If you sleep with a fan definitely take one. I texted the owner a few times and she immediately responded. 10/10 recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Matt B.

28 July 2023

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

Had fun at the beach

Condo was in clean condition. On our first night, the main air conditioner went out but property manager was quick to send a repairman next day. No fans located in condo which should probably be considered for future guests. Also consider adding an additional roll of toilet paper and extra garbage bags as a courtesy to guests.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dave f.

1 July 2023

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

Beach trip

Awesome

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rusty S.

26 June 2023

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

Great place to stay

Condo has a great view. We really liked having the floor level closet for sand toys and chairs. Beach wasn't too crowded and condo building wasn't busy. We had a great stay. Plenty to do within a 10 minute drive.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

11 June 2023

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

Emerald Skye 41

Great stay, very clean, amazing views!!! Emerald Skye sits away from the busier areas of the beach and provides a very private, accommodating beach experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

4 June 2023

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

Anniversary getaway

This was our first time staying in this condo. The view was beautiful. Loved the storage cabinet for our beach stuff. That was a big help. We will be coming back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Janet Owner of VRBO 37135, 351644, 2134352

My husband and I grew up in Pittsburgh PA, but always loved the beach. After jobs took us to Clearwater, FL and Wilmington, NC, we moved to Daphne, AL about 20 years ago with our two children and fell in love with the area. We purchased this unit at that time. (Emerald Skye 41, VRBO 37135) Jobs then took us to Columbus, OH and Kansas City, MO over the next 20 years but we were back to our beloved Gulf Coast several times a year. We purchased a two bedroom in 2011 (Surfside Shores 2305, VRBO 351644) and then in 2020 purchased a three bedroom (Legacy 402, VRBO 2314352). Janet has been managing the condos herself all this time.

We always knew we would be back full time, and in 2022 took the leap and moved into a house in the area! We can enjoy the Gulf Coast life and take even better care of our guests.

I manage the rentals myself, allowing me to keep costs low. We have have a great housekeeper and maintenance man, and pride ourselves on being super responsive to our guests! Our Condos have developed a loyal following of repeat visitors and we hope you become one of them!

Janet and John

Why they chose this property

There are very few affordable oceanfront units these days, and even fewer on a low density stretch of beach. We loved the unit and the beach from the moment we stepped inside!

What makes this property unique

We love the beach, at any time of year. We love watching for dolphins and see them most every day playing around the pier. I am an amatuer photographer, and I am up at sunrise every day taking pictures...My children and husband are tolerant about my photo shoots, as long as I don't expect them to wake up early or pose! Shopping, siteseeing, and eating out are always fun, but for us, it is all about the beach.