Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining
Gulf Front Townhome; Short Walk to Town!! 3-story townhome, outdoor pool.
Welcome to Ocean Reef 702 in Gulf Shores!
COMPLEX & POOL RENOVATED!! The decking at the pool was replaced, new paint, siding and roofs for complex a few years ago.
Ocean Reef is in a prime location in Gulf Shores on West Beach. Easy walking distance to the center of town! New Tap to Connect Wifi block on kitchen counter for easy, assured wifi login!
702 is an updated, spacious, 3-story gulf front vacation town house accommodating up to 8-10 guests. NEWLY added SMART TVs too! New 55 inch UHD SMART TV in Living Room, and a 50 inch UHD SMART TV wall mounted in loft bedroom. Now see NETFLIX, HULU, Amazon Prime, etc with your own account! The kitchen was completely remodeled in 2018. The kitchen has been completely renovated; new cabinets, appliances, gorgeous counters, and backsplash! New Washer/Dryer recently installed; new USB charging clocks in each bedroom too (July'2024)
3BR/3.5BA beach front home has 2 balconies, one on the main level and the second off of the master bedroom, both overlooking the beach and gulf. Staircase from the deck leads down to the white sand beach. Bedrooms 1 & 2 are on the second floor and Bedroom 3 is the 3rd floor loft.
The thermostat allows cooling to a minimum of 70 degrees; heating to 74, system disable w balcony door open > 5min.. Tampering with system is a guest charge.
The master bedroom includes a recently upgraded king mattress for ultimate comfort and relaxation.
Remodeled 3rd floor features full bath, recently replaced mattresses and flat screen TV! Oscillating fan available too, as loft levels can warm in summer season. This fully equipped home has D/W, W/D, 4 TVs/2DVD/2 VCRs, icemaker and all appliances. Parking for 2 cars (covered)- Permit required ($32/vehicle); Parking pass(es) will be purchased on-site at the guard shack, which is located in front of the pool, after 4pm CT. The parking pass must be purchased with cash only. BBQ area next to gorgeous pool.
Bedding is: Master - King 2nd bedroom - Queen 3rd bedroom - 2 Full size beds Sleepersofa - Queen
Approx Area: 1,572 Sq Ft
Gulf Shores Alabama Beach Front Vacation Rentals hosted by Gulfsands. Please call or book online for reservations today!
Monthly stays are from the 1st of the month to the 1st of the next month. We do not prorate our rates.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Renter/occupant min age 25 years;must stay in unit
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Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Service fee: USD 32 per stay
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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
This property accepts cash
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
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf.
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.
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 13 min walk
The Catch - 6 min walk
The Happy Pappy Coffee House - 4 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 13 min walk
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$534, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Where is Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home 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 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad to know you enjoyed Ocean Reef 702 and the spacious balcony with direct access to the beach. We look forward to host another trip for you in the future!
Great location and nice house for great family beach vaca
The location was perfect literally right on the beach. Back deck that lead directly to white sand. Rooms each had own bathroom for everyone to have privacy and everytjing worked well!!!
Lance L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thanks for the great review! We hope to see you back again soon.
Don’t get me wrong it was perfect location and accommodated my entire family. The unit needs some maintenance though. Rain cam in back door during storm, hand rails on balcony out front are in bad shape, couch is wore out bad. Some cracks was noticeable in ceiling. But again it accommodated my family. Just informing yall that it needs some TLC
We love this property due to the lower density and easy access to the beach. However this particular unit desperately could use new beds. The property has a nice pool but since it's not heated it was too cold to use in late March.
Brad S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Hi Brad, thanks for your review. The master bedroom and the third floor mattresses were recently replaced so those are not due for replacement. Mattress comfort is preferential and may change from one guest to another. We wanted to thank you for choosing Ocean Reef 702 and hope to have you back again soon!
This is what you want from a rental. Bring some supplies but they basically have everything you need except groceries and Walmart is like a 5min drive. The location is perfectly walkable to a lot of tourist locations and the beach view is awesome. They may need a second dumpster.
Therell A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you found the rental to be a great value and enjoyed the incredible location. With the beach so close and dining options within walking distance, it sounds like you had everything you needed right at your fingertips. We’ll pass along your suggestion about the dumpster to the building management. Looking forward to having you stay with us again!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tyler R.
30 Sept 2023
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
It was ok, had to call maintenance about ice maker and dishwasher. Dishwasher was not fixed our entire stay.
Tyler R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Hi Tyler, thanks for your review. We dispatched our appliance tech as soon as you let you know. They were able to get the ice maker going, however, they found an issue with the control board on the d/w which they, regrettably, did not tell us about. We saw your review and contacted them immediately. It is now replaced and we hope to see you back again soon to turn your 3-star into a 5-star experience.
The best part was it was right on the Gulf which was awesome! Location was perfect! The furniture was absolutely horrible, very uncomfortable and old. Both the pit group and the pull out couch need to be replaced. The bed in the master was comfortable. The place overall appeared clean but could use a deep cleaning. All light fixtures in the kitchen/dining area were filthy. I cleaned those myself. The door leaked air so much we had to place plastic bags around it to keep the wind from blowing in. All the windows need to be replaced. We were there for 2 months and overall, it was good.
Diane G.
Stayed 62 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback — we’re so glad you enjoyed the Gulf front location! The views really are unbeatable. We do apologize for the discomfort you experienced with the furniture. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to the homeowner for their consideration.
As for the light fixtures, we performed a deep clean in early March and will continue to keep an eye on any maintenance needs. We want every guest to have a comfortable stay, and we truly appreciate you sharing these insights. We’d love to welcome you back in the future for an even better experience!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Brandy A.
6 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs work!
Location and kitchen were great. Rest of property not so much. Carpet needs replacing asap. There was cheese stuck to the ceiling in the loft. The loft is also at least 10 degrees warmer than rest of condo. There wasn’t a remote in living room so had to use one from loft tv. They said they were bringing one by and never did. You also share the deck with 2 other condos which was kinda awkward. Although I did love the location I don’t think I’d stay here again.
Brandy A.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2024
Hi Brandy, thanks for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the location & kitchen! After seeing your review, we sent a follow up email, however, we did not hear back. So, we'll put it here. Please know, as we discussed, we did deliver the remote and handed it to a young gentleman and placed the loft remote back upstairs. Please ask him. The balcony in front of 702 is for 702 guests only, there are no dividers on the deck, though. We've asked housekeeping to check the ceiling and we reached out to you to ask for more details on the carpet and suggestions on what you'd like to see. We appreciate your feedback and hope you come back to our beautiful gulf coast!
Checked in at 4:30 pm. Walked in to uncleaned house, took them till 11:30 at night to have house cleaned while we had to stay in car with two kids waiting. But even after cleanup we found small bug on bed, ceiling on third floor and laundry area had mold and plaster on ceiling in living room was coming down. We did get compensated by having our cleaning fee returned but i would never stay there again unless major changes happened
This property is in the perfect location in Gulf Shores! The deck is a great place to sip your morning coffee with a great view of the ocean. Our family loved having the white sugar sand just down the steps of our deck with the shoreline steps away. The beach was wide with lots of places to put our beach umbrella and chairs that we brought from home. We walked to local restaurants, ice cream places, and coffee shops, which was extremely convenient! The Hangout is a fun restaurant, and it was a half mile walk from this property.There is a keypad on the front door with a combination, which enabled us to check in at the door and the lock it at check out time. We did not have to go to a rental office to retrieve a key as other reviews have said.My husband and I stayed with our 2 teenage boys, and we all fit well into the 3 bedrooms. The top bedroom has 2 beds as listed, so one more person would have fit comfortably into the bedrooms.We enjoyed the updated kitchen, and it had everything we needed to prepare meals.This is an older property, but we appreciate the renovations that have been done. We would recommend this place to our friends, family, and anyone looking for a good place to stay in Gulf Shores!
Jenny K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad your family enjoyed the unbeatable location, beautiful beach, and the convenience of walking to all the local favorites. It’s great to hear the deck, updated kitchen, and smooth check-in process made your stay even more enjoyable. We’d love to host you and your family again and truly appreciate you recommending us to others!
Verified
8/10 Good
Angie L.
21 Sept 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Property needs updating.
The couch in living room was stained and would not stay together. The pictures did not reflect that. The mattress may be new but it was not very good. IT already had a worn spot that you rolled into when you got into bed. The countertops may be updated but that is it. The dining room chairs were broke. The linen was visibly stained. I am sorry for the review because it could be a nice place to stay but it needs attention.
Angie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Hi Angie, thanks for your review. The kitchen was remodeled, new sink, cabinets, backsplash, light fixtures, counters. A few years ago, the owners renovated the entire townhome, new vanities in all bathrooms and added a 3rd bathroom in the third floor loft. They are continually updating. We have the sofa scheduled to be cleaned next Monday.
Ocean Reef townhomes offer a low density complex, walking distance to town and are super popular!
Thanks for your feedback and we hope to see you back again soon!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robin R.
20 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Will start with issues we encountered: Several of were uncomfortable, had to kill several silverfish, there was a roach and what appeared to be mouse droppings in vanity in first floor vanity, one small round table and one chair on back patio, had to run to Wal Mart to get containers and mixing bowls because kitchen was not updated as advertised, loose light fixtures, broken boards on patio railing, not enough parking (it is a three bedroom and sleeps 10 so thought there would be room to park three vehicles), paid over 5300 for the week but was charged 30 for each vehicle.Good things: great location, beverage store and Alvin’s souvenir shop right across the street, short walk to restaurants, short walk to beach, large town house, TV in each bedroom, 3 1/2 bathrooms, easy check in and check out, small grill on patio, wash location to rinse off when coming off beach, plenty of seating in living room.Conclusion: family had a great time and would definitely come back if the issues I stated were corrected. A man did come by in middle of the week to spay for bugs but we had just left the beach and it was hectic with people taking showers and changing clothes so we told him it was not a good time, he left and did not return. To the owners: Thank you for sharing your townhouse with my family, we had a great week, and will rent again if issues I stated are corrected.
Robin R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Hi Robin,
Thank you for your feedback—we're glad to hear your family had a great time overall and enjoyed the location, spacious layout, and easy beach access.
That said, we were surprised to read about several concerns, as nothing was reported during your stay. We would’ve been happy to address each of them right away and potentially turn your 3-star experience into a 5-star stay—if we’d known.
The kitchen was completely remodeled, so we're not sure what you were referring to as "not updated." If there were specific items missing or needed, we could’ve easily delivered them. The townhome also has a balcony table and four chairs, so if any were missing or misplaced, a quick message would’ve allowed us to fix that for you.
As for the decking, that’s managed by the HOA, but again—had we known—it’s something we could’ve reported to them during your trip.
Regarding parking, the $30 per vehicle fee (up to 2 vehicles) is clearly stated in the listing details as well as in your pre-arrival and check-in emails. We understand you brought a third vehicle, which goes beyond what's allowed, but parking is not included in the rent.
We also appreciate you pointing out the unannounced pest control visit—that service is supposed to be scheduled with advance notice, and we’ll be addressing that with the vendor to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
We truly appreciate your note to the owner, and we hope to have the chance to welcome your family back under improved circumstances. We always encourage guests to communicate with us during their trip—we're here to help and want every guest to have the best experience possible.
I stayed here with my wife and 2 boys (ages 2 and 4) and couldn't have had a better time. Being right on the beach was fantastic, especially for our kids who often didn't want to be out there for more than 30 minutes at a time. It made it really easy to come and go. The space itself is wonderful: a well stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture, great sleeping quarters with a wonderful ocean view from the master bedroom, and easy walking to a number of shops and restaurants.
The only issue we had was that the dishwasher didn't work; there apparently was supposed to be a new one installed just before we arrived and when we first arrived it was already running, however, would not work for us throughout the remainder of our stay. I did contact the manager, who offered to have it fixed right away, but we honestly didn't mind as we didn't make a lot of dishes and just washed them by hand.
We didn't use the pool or laundry, so can't speak to that, but the rest of the place and our whole stay in general was marvelous. Definitely will book here again!
Benjamin C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2023
Thanks for the great review, Ben! We are thrilled to hear of your enjoyment of Ocean Reef 702. You are welcome back anytime!
This place was the perfect location for our family beach trip. We enjoyed how cozy the place felt and it's right on the beach. We plan to rent this location again.
Kristie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thanks so much and hope to see you back again soon.
We were not disappointed with this condo. The location was great and we used the pool every day. Being able to walk right out the door onto the sand was amazing and just what we wanted. I wish the window in the third floor bedroom opened so we could hear the waves, but thats the only thing that could have made it better. Loved the whole stay!
Being beach front this year was a nice change. Unit isn’t the nicest or worst we’ve stayed at in Ocean Reef but we enjoyed being beach front even if there was no table to use on the deck & every other beach front unit had one. Kitchen is tiny so if you prepare meals as a family as we do be prepared for tight confines. Other complaint is that the Refrigerator door didn't stay shut and was constantly popping open.
If you’re looking for an ocean dent gathering place to primarily sleep and eat this unit works and is reasonably priced.
Personally I will avoid renting through GulfSands Rentals in the future. A couple hours before check in we were notified that the washer and dryer in the unit were not working and would not be repaired during our stay & that they did not have parking passes for us as in the agreement. I did receive a refund for the parking passes and a small refund for not having the washer and dryer but it didn’t make up for the inconvenience. Did not like my experience with Gulfsands Rentals and would caution others.
We’ve stayed at Ocean Reef several times and we love being able to walk out the living room onto the beach. Just wish they offered more parking.
Melissa M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mandy S.
14 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great place, poor customer service
This is the 4th time staying in a beachfront townhome at Ocean Reef. I will never book this unit again if it is managed by Gulf Sands. Their customer service in the booking and planning process was terrible, and in this day and age, there is no reason we have to drive to the office to p/u and deliver the key.
Exposed nails and jagged drywall on back door. Back screen completely ripped out. Paint on upper and lower deck badly peeling. Exposed nails in floor of doorway on 3rd floor. Kitchen faucet leaked on to counter when in use.
Linda C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christopher B.
15 Dec 2020
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Fantastic location
Was pleased with the property but had no idea it was a triplex shared with other units. If it were busy season, I would’ve been highly disappointed not knowing this. Also property appeared to been rented during cosmetic repairs with old carpet and construction materials placed under beds.
Christopher B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
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