Buena Vista #505 is a gulf-side 2 bedroom 2 bath condominium located on the 5th floor with a side view of the Gulf of Mexico from the living room and master bedroom. The unit is approximately 1000 sq ft and has recently had some renovations done. The condo has a fully equipped kitchen with new cabinetry and granite counter tops. Condo has full-size washer and dryer. Both bedrooms boast having king beds. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with walk in shower. The hall bath has a tub/shower combo. Upgraded cable and free WiFi. Accommodates up to 6 people.
Buena Vista is a 7 story building located in Gulf Shores approximately 0.7 miles west of Highway 59. Buena Vista has an outdoor pool. There is a 2 car limit.
STAY AND PLAY
This rental comes with our 'Stay and Play Package', which includes complimentary tickets to the best area activities including; golfing, deep sea fishing, dolphin/nature cruise, amusement park, zoo and movie rentals. Each rental comes with our "Stay and Play package." Some restrictions apply.
*The 'Stay and Play Package' begins on the scheduled date of arrival and is not available on day of departure. Services are non-cumulative and non-transferable. All services are subject to change, subject to availability, and weather permissible. The 'Stay and Play Package' does not apply to monthly rentals.
Property manager
Gulf Shores Rentals, Inc
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
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Free WiFi
Ocean view
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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
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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. 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. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
What's nearby
Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Gulf State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 15 min walk
Sunliner Diner - 15 min walk
Pink Pony Pub - 15 min walk
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 12 min walk
Burro Azul - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Buena Vista 505 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-side condominium Gulf Shores have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Buena Vista 505 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-side condominium Gulf Shores pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Buena Vista 505 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-side condominium Gulf Shores?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Buena Vista 505 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-side condominium Gulf Shores?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Buena Vista 505 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-side condominium Gulf Shores located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is the best rental property I have stayed at by far! Condo was clean, comfortable and updated. Beach access was easy and the pool was right on the beach. The balcony can be accessed from either the living room or master bedroom and has plenty of seating and views of the beach. Beach and pool both had code access as well as the front door which made it easy to not have to carry keys or cards when you’re out! There were plenty of kitchen pots/pans/utensils/glasses and enough cleaning supplies and towels but be sure to bring beach towels, extra rolls of tp and garbage bags as the fine print suggests.
Laura T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay
David E.
14 June 2024
Good but not great
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This condo experience could have been better. Neither bathroom had outlets that worked - I had to go to Walmart & buy a 12 foot extension cord to use for my hairdryer & flat iron. In the 1st bathroom when you enter the condo the shower would not shut completely off & hissed 24 hrs a day. We had 6 people with 2 Rolls of 1 ply bath tissue, one roll of cheap paper towels, two tiny bars of hotel type soap & a cheap tiny bottle of dishing liquid. I don’t know about anyone else but I’m tired of paying premium prices for nothing. They also informed us we had to bring our own beach towels! We found dirty dishes in the cabinet & some dirty silverware. The condo was decorated cute & most of it was clean. We were given the wrong code for the gates to the pool & beach access but one of the owners gave us his code before the property manager got back to us. We loved the chairs on the balcony & the view was really good even though it was a side view. The kids had a great time & that’s what we were concerned about. I don’t think I would rent this unit again for the price we paid. We work hard for our money and expected more. These type of rentals will not give any type of refund for the inconveniences.
We had the best time! GREAT location. Easy beach access and the best view! We would recommend this place to everyone and will be staying here for our next trip too!
amber m.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Stacie W.
7 May 2024
Perfect condo on the beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I am so glad we booked your condo. It was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Our family enjoyed the pool, the beach and walking to the restaurants and stores. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
We enjoyed our stay. Condo was clean and as advertised. Towels and linens were clean. Loved the balcony, even though it’s a side view, it was still a great view. Very short walk to the beach. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Only complaints were: Need larger skillets; the cable went out at midnight the first night, but was back on the next morning (no storms, never really got an explanation for that, but it didn’t happen again); the hot water in the shower only lasted 5 minutes, then the water would switch to lukewarm EVERY SINGLE TIME; the tvs are smart tvs, but access to those functions are blocked; the tv in the second bedroom has the cable box behind the tv, so we never could get the remote to work (it’s set up the same way in the main bedroom but the remote worked fine in there). Overall, we would stay here again though.
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10/10 Excellent
kathy k.
9 May 2023
buena vista 505
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Love the room, the aridondack chairs are awesome, this is the 2nd year we have rented this condo and absolutely love it. My only suggestion would be to replace the toilet with a higher one in the bathroom by the deck. Plus the common bathroom shower drips constantly.
kathy k.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good
Sherry K.
11 Apr 2023
Needs a little deep cleaning
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Ac wasn't working properly but was fixed. Silverware holders need cleaned. Chairs in dinning area and living room are staned and need steam cleaned. Overall we had a good stay.
Sherry K.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle L. P., Owensboro, KY
14 July 2022
Buena Vista 505
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great condo in a great location. Easy beach access. Easy to walk to Bahama Bobs & Surfside Pizza & Ice Cream. Would definitely come back & recommend to family & friends.
Michelle L. P.
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10/10 Excellent
Anna L.
28 June 2022
The Best Family Get Away
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was nice and clean. It had everything we needed. Plenty of room for all of us. It wasn’t like an overcrowded hotel and we felt more at home. We will definitely be staying here again!
Anna L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Jeff K., Warren
22 June 2022
Family vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our first time to Gulf Shores and we will definitely be back. The condo was very nice and very clean and the location was great. There were a lot of good restaurants near us,I would definitely stay here again.
Jeff K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
kathy k.
17 May 2022
buena vista 505
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
condo was very nice, loved the view from the 5th floor. Would stay in this condo again. Suggestion for improvement, replace master bed mattress felt very worn. Also the general bathroom shower has leak where it dripped constantly.
kathy k.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good
Dianne P.
3 Apr 2022
Updated &clean condo
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Enjoyed the updated & clean condo
The location is stellar. Located right on the beach with an amazing view of the water. There are a lot of restaurants and shopping nearby and even within walking distance. In addition, the wifi is very strong. Our PlayStation, laptop, tablet, and phones were all connected with a very strong and fast connection.
However, the condo itself wasn't that great. The furniture was stained. And the pillows were also stained, which was gross. In addition, the towels and linens appeared to be clean, but they were paper thin (cheap quality) and contained holes. The outside balcony was filthy. The chairs were cheap plastic and really dirty. The tables were heavier, but also very dirty and not well kept. We were unable to use the balcony that much due to the furniture and filth of the floor. If you were out there, your feet would be black with dirt. Also, the toilet brushes in the bathrooms were in plain sight and just disgusting. No way could something like that clean anything. I almost threw them out so we wouldn't have to see them, but thought I may be fined for it.
A fresh coat of paint with non stained furniture would go a long way for this condo.
I'm probably being more harsh since my sister and her family rented a condo in this building for less per night and way higher quality.
Yeah it was pretty dope. Also the balcony was nice.
Dakota L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good
Delores R.
14 Aug 2021
Buena Vista 505
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The unit was very clean, but the patio furniture could sure use an upgrade. The sliding doors were very hard to open. Other than that, we enjoyed our time here.
For the cost you really can’t beat it! Right on the beach with gated access and an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand. The rental was very clean and tidy. The deck area was large and provided a great view. We would definitely stay again at this condo.
Everything that was listed about the place was true. Friends and I had a great time. Only problem is that the pull out couch is uncomfortable because there’s a metal bar right in the middle that hurts. But overall it was nice.
Jayden R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
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6/10 Okay
Chadwin B.
8 July 2020
Large Condo but shows it’s age
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The condo was very spacious, but showed its age. It was not as clean as it should have been either. There was a pair of lady’s underwear on top of the couch, some hair in the shower, candy bar wrapper on the floor, and the glasses in the cabinet appeared to have mold in them. WIFI connection is also not great at all and kept going in an out.
Chadwin B.
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10/10 Excellent
9 June 2020
Great Place to Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We always enjoy coming back to this property. We feel like it is our "second home".
I'd have to say, it was a good stay. Appliances were dated, but location was perfect!
Marquis T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
David G.
20 Aug 2018
Great family vacation
We did! Great condo for the price. Side balcony but view was still good. The condo size is good for family of 6. We had a great family vacation. We would definitely stay again.
David G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
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