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DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!

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East view from our balcony. We are DIRECT GULF FRONT!
West view from our balcony. Sea N Suds restaurant a few steps away from us.
DIRECT GULF FRONT!! This is direct view from our balcony!
View from our balcony!! Boardwalk out to beach directly below our balcony
View from our balcony west, where the Sea N Suds restaurant is a short walk.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    4 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest
    10 min walk
  • Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park
    18 min walk
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    7 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Beach Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!

Please note: The beaches are open, but please practice social distancing! We want to let everyone know our cleaning company is taking all necessary steps to ensure your stay is safe and enjoyable. All surfaces are treated with disinfectant before your arrival, so don't worry and come back to the beach! The local businesses are open and want you to come!

Our 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is on the 5th floor of a low density complex that only has 6 floors, so the view is grand from our balcony! This complex is one of Gulf Shores’ most popular rental complexes, with affordable rates, convenience of walking to restaurants/shopping and DIRECT gulf -front condos.

The living room has flood to ceiling sliding glass doors showing a stunning view of the sugar sand beach and sparkling blue waves below. From the balcony you will enjoy watching the activities on the beach, the red sunset or taking a nap listening to the methodical rolling of waves against the shore.

The master bedroom has a king size bed and a private bath. The new flat screen tv has been wall mounted for easy viewing from bed. This tv has a built-in DVD player as well as cable.

The second bedroom has a beautiful view of the beach through the double windows! It has a queen bed, a wall mounted flat screen tv with cable.

The living room has a large flat screen TV with cable. It also has a sleeper sofa.

The renovated kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could want, the dining area has seating for four.

Both bathrooms have been renovated with new fixtures, toilets and cabinets.

The sparkling pool is located on the north side of the complex, which keeps sand and debris from blowing into it constantly. It has plenty of seating for laying out in the sun or watching the kids swim.

The Island Shores complex is a low density, family oriented facility with only 59 units in a building with 6 floors. It is located in the heart of Gulf Shores, with shopping, Alabama State Fishing Pier, restaurants, fresh seafood markets and much more all within walking distance of the unit. The Sea and Suds is a wonderful restaurant on the beach within a stone’s throw of our complex.

No smoking in the unit or on the balcony and no pets inside the unit or on the property at Island Shores!

There is a drink vending machine, a coin operated laundry(which also accepts credit cards) and of course an elevator and luggage carts for your convenience.

The Complex is within a short drive of several grocery stores (including a Wal -Mart Supercenter), pharmacies, package stores, movie rentals, spas, deep sea fishing charters, movie theaters, golf courses, water parks, mini golf, the Tanger Outlet Mall in Foley, Gulf Shores State Park, the Alabama Birding Trail and Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge.

History buffs can ride out to Fort Morgan State Park, built in 1834 and heavily used during the civil war. For those that want to visit her sister fort across Mobile Bay, Fort Gaines, they can take the interesting ride on the car ferry over to Dauphin Island! Makes a great day trip!

For those that have never experienced the night life on the beach, you are in for a wonderful time. There are many night clubs in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The Pink Pony and The Hangout are a half mile from our condo. Live Bait is a popular spot in Orange Beach. All have live music most of the time. One of the best places to experience the Gulf Coast nightlife and meet people ages 18 to 80 is the world famous roadhouse, the Florabama Lounge. Located right on the Alabama/Florida line, the Florabama has beach access, great food and some of the best live music around, but don’t take the kids past 6 pm… unless they are at least 18 years old!

Island Shores is only an hour away from Mobile Alabama, 30 minutes from Pensacola Florida, and 10 minutes from Foley, Alabama. Located directly on the beach at 421 East Beach Blvd, ½ half mile east of where 59 ends at the public beach in Gulf Shores. From I-10, take highway 59 to Gulf Shores and take a left on East Beach Blvd, then go ½ mile and Island Shores is on the right. From the Foley Beach Express, after going through the toll bridge keep going straight until you dead end into Canal Road, then take a right and follow it to 59 and take another left, then when 59 dead ends at the beach take another left and go ½ mile and Island Shores is on your left.

If you happen to be in need of two adjoining units, then please ask because we have friends that own unit 554 right beside our unit and we can get you in touch with them and coordinate rentals during the same time frame.

We have a total of 7 condos available in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. Six are at island Shores. Check out our 4th floor unit at Island Shores at VRBO #681060. Our 3rd floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #3190368. We also have two 2nd floor units at Island Shores that are right beside each other VRBO #555508 (254) and VRBO #2184207 (253). Our 1st floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #1867346. We also have a 3 bedroom unit at the Phoenix X (right beside the Florabama). It is VRBO #3204231. To view any of these other VRBO listings, just type in the VRBO listing number above into the search line in VRBO.

Minimum rental age for this unit is 21.

Hope you enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Jeff & Judy Thurmond
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Please be sure to read the Island Shores Condo Rules & Regulations at the end of the Rental Agreement.

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

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 10 min walk
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park Fishing Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick get away
We had a family member getting married in Loxley but we decided to stay on the beach and came a few days earlier to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kendyl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
This did the trick for my partner's and my vacation. The check in, communication, and location were perfect. It was exactly what we needed. There could certainly be some upgrades and updates to the place that would make it an even nicer experience, but we were there for the beach more than the condo!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Veto E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice Experience
Good location, nice view reasonable priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy from Va.
A small, compact, comfortable condo in an older facility. Well equipped kitchen. Good location, great views, and an elevator; a big plus for a senior. Especially kind and accomodating owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torre S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gulf Shores stay
Property was just as advertised!!!! Will stay there again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot
Ocean views, steps from the beach, within walking distance of most things. This place was great!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at gulf shores
Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family of 3 vacation
The property was right on the beach and the owners were easy to contact and super responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful condo
We enjoyed staying in the condo. It looked nice and was very clean. I loved the view from the balcony. It was great to sit out there with my morning coffee and watch the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
The condo was super clean, GREAT location! The hosts are always readily available and are amazing at communicating! Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

julianna s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We really loved the convenience of the place. We were able to walk places and enjoy dinners and entertainment. The convenience of the beach access was perfect, and we enjoyed the company of other guests. The area felt safe which was important to our family. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Decent, Convenient
Renovated, when exactly? Seemed a bit tired. Overall cleanliness was ok, though there was hair and dust in dresser drawers along with dirty socks. Good location, but hard to access from the west. Beach was clean and quiet and Suncoast was good with umbrella/chair service. Convenient to really all you'd need, but traffic on 59 is a bit problematic. Do yourself a favor and bypass through the beautiful Gulf Shores state park just to the west of the property. Thurmonds were quick to respond to requests, so that was very positive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation.
This condo was true to the description. Great location, easy beach access, not overly crowded, beautiful beach view from the balcony, very clean. We enjoyed our stay. I definitely would recommend this to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Vacation
We enjoyed the condo and its location. We spent lots of time on the balcony listening to the waves and just relaxing and it was so nice to just be able to go downstairs and walk right out onto the beach. The condo is conveniently located close to all of the favorite spots and only a short drive to Pensacola. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chinyere Peggy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo on the Beach
This property was bright and clean and comfortable. It was the perfect location for our stay in Gulf Shores. Walking distance to food and shopping so it was really convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views
The view from the balcony was beautiful! My twin 3 year olds saw tons of dolphins and even saw someone catch a shark while fishing. Communication with the host was great. We had one small issue and they sent someone the next morning to fix it! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice.
Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Excellent location with easy beach access. Clean quiet well maintained condo. Owners very responsive to minor concerns. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Body surf
Enjoyed it so much went into the water in February for some body surfing. The condo is easy walking distance to several very good restaurants. It is high up enough to have a great view of the ocean. The beach is groomed and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value
Though one of the smaller, older, less-swanky buildings in Gulf Shores, this unit was a great value, clean, comfortable, right at the beach, walking distance to pier and Surf-n-Suds. Easy drive to Gulf State Park just down the road. Bed was very comfortable. Porch overlooked the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

monadano O., Arnolds Park, Iowa/South Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mix up but great rental owner
We did not stay at this property! It’s hard to explain. We had a very unexpected mixup in the reservation due to my internet! The owners were very kind to refund all of our money
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!!!
Our stay was everything we wanted and more! This was our first official Mom's Only Beach trip and our stay was terrific. The condo was exactly as described in the listing and convenient to everything, especially the beach. The views from the balcony were wonderful and we spent a lot of time there in the mornings and evenings. By the 2nd full day, our group had already decided that we wanted to book the same condo for our return trip in 2024. The owners were extremely helpful and responsive. They even helped us with restaurant recommendations. 100% recommend booking this condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing as always
Second time we have stayed at one of their properties. As always easy check in, great communication, Clean, look forward to staying with them again next october when we come down.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location and a view.
We were here on fall break so that makes it a busy time and then the shrimp festival was also going on. location is great close to everything. Teenage son spent most time at volleyball net near by. The views incredible. The elevator was quick and worked. Parking was good, beds were comfy, kitchen had pots pans utensils and sufficient plates etc. Plenty of people on beach of all ages but not over crowded. I like to fish on beach had to do it early morning and late evening. Fishing pier is within walking distance, maybe a mile though I never tried it . Owners are quick to respond to questions and were very courteous. Grounds are well kept and all neighbors were kind. Washer dryers on grounds worked and took credit cards. Not the biggest 2 bedroom condo we’ve been in on the beach, though enough space for the 3 of us. And the double sliding doors made you at the beach even when you were back at the condo so it was better than most in that regard. Didn’t want to leave and would go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great property, excellent location, has all the necessities for a perfect vacation. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff & Judy Thurmond

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We purchased our condo to give us a place to get away from the rat race of life. We love the relaxing pace at the beach and break away from work as often as we can to go to our condo.
Jeff & Judy Thurmond
Judy Thurmond is a licensed Realtor in Alabama and Florida

Why they chose this property

We bought at Island Shores because it is close to everything!

What makes this property unique

Island Shores is a low density complex within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and even the Hangout.

Languages:

English

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