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BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS!

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View from our balcony. WE ARE DIRECT GULF FRONT!!
View from our balcony
Direct gulf front!! Just steps from the beach. Exact view from our balcony.
View to the west from our balcony. Sea & Suds Restaurant just steps away
View from our balcony...boardwalk from our complex down to the beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 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 6)

Beachside Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS!

Please note, VRBO now has a SERVICE FEE that they charge guests, which is not our fee and we see none of that money. ALSO the CITY of GULF SHORES is implementing an additional lodging TAX on rentals. As owners, we don't agree with this but beach rentals are an easy target to TAX by the government without backlash from residents because it's not a tax on everyone. Just a select group. Wanted to be clear with guests about that...

Our 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is on the 4th floor of a low density complex. The beach view is grand from our balcony… right in front of you as you walk out the door! 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 a floor to ceiling sliding glass door 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 queen size bed and a private bath. There is a large flat screen TV with cable.

The second bedroom has a beautiful view of the beach through the double windows! It also has a queen sized bed, a flat screen TV with cable.

The living room has a large flat screen TV with cable and a queen sleeper sofa.

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

Both bedrooms and the living room have plush carpet, giving the unit a home-like feel. The living room has weathered wood style tile, along with a hand made coffee table created with eastern red cedar that i harvested off of my grandmother's farm.

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 inside 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.

We have a total of 7 condos available in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. Six are at island Shores. Check out our 5th floor unit at Island Shores at VRBO #555510. 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.

If you happen to be in need of two adjoining units, then please ask because in addition to our 2 adjoining units on the 2nd floor we have friends that own the unit right beside our 5th floor unit and we can get you in touch with them and coordinate rentals during the same time frame.

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
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS! 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 Orange Beach Beaches. Gulf State Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leilani G.

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

Family Getaway!

Perfect place for our stay! The view was amazing and being right on the beach was icing on top. Would love to stay again if we ever get back down to Gulf Shores.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Vacation

The location was excellent a few steps & you were at the beach. Close to restaurants & shopping. We enjoyed our stay & will definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dr. Kim F.

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

Perfect location for our family vacation!

Amazing place to stay for spring break! Owners were very easy to communicate with and super friendly. The only reasons for a 4 star are because the condo is in need of quite a few updates (peeling paint, chipped countertops, sinking sofa) and the mattresses were really uncomfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gibson M.

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

Great condo, great location!

Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

A Truly Beach Vacation

In past vacations I've stayed a few blocks from a beach. This time our 4th floor condo was right on the beach with an unobstructed view of the Gulf. What a difference! The highlight of our trip was watching and listening to the beauty of the Gulf. In addition, the condo was clean, quiet and in a great location for walking to restaurants and shops. Gulf State Park is a gem of a place to walk or ride a bike.A few days into our stay we had trouble getting into the condo with the automated lock. Our host Judy gave us a different way to get in and immediately sent an employee to assess the problem. Judy herself came to install a new part. We were impressed with how quickly and cheerfully the problem was resolved.Yes, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

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

Perfect for a quick weekend getaway

This was perfect for our quick weekend getaway. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Awesome location. A perfect time.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Deb w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely view but needs updating!

The condo is in need of updating. There is a compact washing maching in the kitchen which doesnt work and needs to be removed. The interior is old and tired. Sofas are sinking . Lots of work on the inside is needed. But the view is lovely from the balcony. We would look for a different condo next time we visit the gulf.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Anniversary getaway

We had a truly amazing time this week celebrating our 26th wedding anniversary. It has been a great get away from our current cancer journey. Everything was perfect. Don’t wanna go home!!! Would stay here again. Very good communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

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

Beautiful view with a fantastic beach.

The whole experience was enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

lisa m.

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

Great location

Could use a few updates but for the price it was great. Location to the beach was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

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

Great place

It was great. The ocean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

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

BOOK IT!!!

This place is great! Right on the beach and not busy like some of the other options in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisakay C.

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

Perfect location!

This condo is in a perfect location! The ocean view is beautiful. The weather was perfect. Judy was prompt with her responses and instructions clear. The condo was clean and was well stocked with kitchen essentials. The beach chair/umbrella rental company was worth it! It was a great vacation and I accomplished my goal: relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICKI K.

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

Location! Location! Location!

The location of this property with a balcony overlooking the beach is phenomenal! Great bonus is its within walking distance of a bunch of great restaurants. If you don't mind walking, you can walk to the Gulf State Park Pier. Just don't do what we did and not take any cash with you because there's a fee to walk out on it... a couple bucks or something I think. It was probably a good thing because we planned on watching the sunset and walking back which in hindsight sounds like a bad idea walking back along the beach in the complete dark with no flashlight or anything. This was the perfect place for the wife and I for a quick weekend getaway but thinking back to when our kids were younger and traveled with us I'm not so sure if this would be and ideal condo for us. This place is missing a few common amenities. The hosts are upfront about what the condo does and does not have so there is no misinterpretation and they do have their reasons for not having the simpler stuff. Overall, this is a easy 5 star review and I'd recommend this condo to any my friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia E.

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

Great Stay

We loved our time at our condo! it was a perfect location; right on the beach, with a great view, a short hop over to Sea N Suds, and a great time of year! the condo was cozy and all that we needed :)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

Mini get away

Was only there for weekend. Location was perfect. Easy checkin and out. Unit very clean and had everything we needed. The only think I believe they need is rubber mats for in the bath tubs, SS we were all mid 70's
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Island Shores 452

The views were spot on! Needs instructions for working TV remotes. Location is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

We loved the condo

We enjoyed our visit. Very convenient to Walmart, eating places and shopping. Walking distance to many eating or shopping centers. We went to the beach everyday and enjoyed every minute of it. The sunrise and sunsets are beautiful!! Judy and Jeff are quick to answer their text if you need them. We weren’t supposed to be there until Sunday and they had a Saturday open and offered it to me, give me an extra vacation day 🙌 we will be back. It’s big enough for my husband and two young sons. Thank you guys
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bibhash C.

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

Wonderful!

Great view from the balcony of the beach! Wonderful stay! Clean Condo! Great communications with the owners! Looking forward to perhaps visiting and reserving the condo again next year! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dillon S.

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

Our Stay

The property was in a great location right on the beach front with a great view. There was a security guard on site which helped us feel secure far from home. The pool was well maintained and other guests were friendly. The condo itself was exactly as advertised. It was clean and a very good value for the price. We were very happy with our visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey V.

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

Island shores

Highly recommend. Great view of the ocean and walking distance of everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bri S.

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

Amazing

When it states beach front, that it an understatement. You walk outside and there is the beach. It was great for my little family (1 kid) 2 rooms and 2 bathrooms. I had to call the property manager (I locked myself out) and I was on the phone with her immidiately. Very responsive. There is a guard 24/7 that walks the property. I felt very safe. We can’t wait to come back next summer
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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.

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

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests