Beach Front 501! The perfect spot for your beach getaway!

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Living area features comfy seating, sleeper sofa, and flat panel tv

Palm trees, blue water & sandy beaches are your view from the master bedroom

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6644 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Hangout Music Fest
‪3 min drive‬
Waterville USA
‪4 min drive‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

The Beach Front is a quiet, quaint low density condominium complex.

Unit #501 offers an excellent value with indirect Gulf views from the bedroom windows. It's in the building closest to the beach which means it is only a few steps to the Gulf. Open your windows at night and sleep to the sound of waves crashing.

Flat panel TV in the living area

Each bedroom features a flat panel LED TV.

There is NO pool at the beachfront, but the beach is your backyard! The large gazebo overlooking the Gulf provides the perfect shady spot for surf watching and enjoying sea breezes.

Property manager

Melanie Kearney

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

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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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 near theme parks and on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
‪Burro Azul - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Front 501! The perfect spot for your beach getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front 501! The perfect spot for your beach getaway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front 501! The perfect spot for your beach getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front 501! The perfect spot for your beach getaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Gulf State Park. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Robert B.

11 Apr 2025

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

Overall very nice and great location!

Only inconveniences were the one restroom and there seems to be no insulation between floors, we could hear every step and movement from above!The location is absolutely perfect for beach access and all local amenities!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

10 Apr 2025

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

Cozy condo steps from the beach!

Our family (myself-38, my two sons-17 & 8, and my parents-retired) visited for 6 nights during spring break (March 23-30, 2025) from Wisconsin. Communication with Melanie was incredible! We ran into an issue with the washer during the first day, and had a new one installed the very next morning. The location is close to everything. The condo was clean, stocked with towels, linens & kitchen supplies. There is a small convenience store within (3 minute) walking distance that has standard essentials (food, drinks, souvenirs/beach goods) called Waves. A pleasant surprise was the closet full of beach items (umbrella, chairs, beach toys) & games if you run into a rainy day!The only thing I would change is the pull out couch. It’s a little worse for wear & was not comfortable to sleep on. We had to purchase a foam pad to give it some stability. We enjoyed our time there & will definitely love to visit again! Melanie is a FIVE STAR host & was lovely to rent from!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Host was friendly and helpful and the location was incredible. Condo could definitely use a deep clean and the furniture has seen better days- we ended up buying our own pillows because the ones provided were pretty old and flat. If cleanliness is a huge deal to you, I would probably pick a different listing. Overall though we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette B.

9 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

9 Aug 2024

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

Great Location

Our stay was beautiful. The location was perfect. The condo was clean, and as advertised.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

1 Aug 2024

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

Great beach access

The room was very clean, the hostess was verty helpful . We had a great vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul S.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Alabama vacation

Everything we needed was in place and everything worked plus we liked the washer and dryer. Our experience was good

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

18 Jul 2024

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

Beautiful Safe Family Get A Way

This condo is as it is advertised. You are on a private property entrance to the beach. Indirect views of beach but you are footsteps from the beach!! We had two adults and 4 children and this was perfect!!! Will stay again! Had kitchen tools and pans/pots too cook with two coffee pots. Washer and dryer worked great. Clean bathroom. Communication with owner was excellent!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessie D.

6 Jul 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Unacceptable

Had 4 towels for 6 guests, floors had not been swept or mopped, very sandy, rugs had not been shaken out, full of sand. Pull out sofa had a 2" spring with no mattress. Had to buy an air mattress to sleep on. Was not beachfront, second apartment down with a view of parking garage plus 2 flights of stairs. Furniture was worn out and stained. Dishwasher leaks. Would NEVER stay here again or recommend it to anyone else...

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

31 May 2024

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

Wonderful spot right off the beach

This was our 3rd year in a row to visit this area of Gulf Shores. This condo was clean, comfortable and just steps away from the beach. It's just across the street from a restaurant, ice cream shop, seafood market and convenience store. The host responded quickly to any questions we had. We enjoyed our stay here and we'd come back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas D.

6 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So close to the sand.

We love the convenience of this place. You park under the unit and pop up a flight of stairs to the room. Likewise, the short distance and ease of getting from the room to the sand is unparraled by anything I can find in the same price range. We love that the beach isn't as crowded as it is in a high-rise, plus no elevator to wait for. The only thing that knocks it down a peg is it's not as clean as I would hope for. Hopefully it will get a deep clean soon, because we would love to stay here again when we get a chance.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shea C.

8 Apr 2024

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

Short beach trip

We ended our spring break with a short beach trip. This place was exactly what was needed. It was clean and everything matched what was advertised. Great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis H.

2 Mar 2024

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

Winter getaway

Stayed January and February. Location is great. Melanie is on top of everything. Really enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRITTNEY I.

12 Jan 2024

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

Great Time

Great, quick communication with the owner.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen F.

16 Oct 2023

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

Furniture

The rooms were clean. The furniture was a little bit worn out.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison G.

15 Sept 2023

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

Great location - family friendly

We absolutely loved the property & the location. The beach directly behind the property is “private access” as there is mainly condominiums on this part of the strip, so that was a great plus for us. The unit was stocked with beach chairs, toys & floats. It was very clean upon arrival. Everything is within driving distance & there are a few shops within walking distance. We were already looking into booking the same unit for next years trip! Would highly recommend this unit!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natoshia R.

13 Aug 2023

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

Vacation 2023

Beautiful views! Friendly people!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

5 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

Love that the beach was steps away. Under unit parking was perfect. Great mother/son trip!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

James H.

12 Jul 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Love this lil place. It was literally steps from the sand. Had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon G.

28 Jun 2023

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

Bed

Every thing was good except the queen bed was not comfortable at all other than that great stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

17 Jun 2023

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

Excellent for a family of 4

This is a great place to stay for a family of 4. Perfect location right on the beach. Short drive to hub of Gulf Shores, yet several places within walking distance to eat. Condo is well cared for. The washer/dryer combo was replaced during our stay and the new one works great. Plenty of seating. Will definitely rebook for our next Gulf Shores vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly B., Turners Station USA

16 Apr 2023

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

Had a wonderful stay!

The only downfall for my family was the beds were to soft for our liking. The dryer was squeaky and when I messaged the host she immediately got back in touch with me and told me repair man would be there after our stay mind you this was the day before we were leaving. Definitely would stay here again! If that's the only complaint I have then that's pretty good.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jasmine F.

26 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Property was in a great location. When we arrived, it was not cleaned very well. The floors were dirty and the shampoo/conditioners were used. Countertops and bedding seemed to be clean. The dryer also was very loud (needs a new belt). Other than that, it was a nice little place on the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

24 Mar 2023

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

Beach trip

The condo is very nice and clean. Located on the beach and close to everything you need. My stay was very quite. Will definitely book it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

23 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Wonderful trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Kearney

My husband and I have vacationed in Gulf Shores since childhood and particularly love the West Beach area. We have 3 children who share our love for the beach and are looking forward to spending time at The Beach Front!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with The Beach Front and feel that Unit 501 offers an exceptional value to travelers who want to enjoy beachfront living without the exorbitant price tag.

What makes this property unique

Unit 501 is one of the few units in the complex that boast indirect gulf views. We are excited to offer this unit to travelers looking for a beach vacation that won't break the bank!

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property