Life is Better at the Beach!

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A two-story building with a pool and a white fence.
A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A laundry room with a washer and dryer, beige sliding doors, and tiled flooring.
A beachside building with a flat roof and a balcony, located near a road with a pedestrian crossing.
A two-story building with a balcony on each floor, a front porch, and a staircase leading to the second floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen sofa bed

1 Double Futon

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Consider The Hangout for a night out or Tropic Falls at OWA if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • West Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 21 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Life is Better at the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Life is Better at the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Life is Better at the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Life is Better at the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is Better at the Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life is Better at the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores condo building is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time staying here, plenty of TV's, A/C worked great, comfortable beds, wonderful location, easy access to the beach or the pool, I would highly recommend this property for your beach stay!! The Schrader's!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best of Gulf shores

Great place to stay
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location to beach access

We loved the beach toys and proximity to beach access!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo was clean, organized, and fully stocked with all our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The quiet end of the beach

This really was a perfect fit for our family trip. It's a very easy walk to the beach, with a crosswalk and beach entrance right there. The property is great and was a quiet place for our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little community is adorable around the condo. The location to the beach is great too. The decor and appliances are outdated but kinda nostalgic at the same time. You have everything you need for a great time at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Getaway

The condo was as stated and shown in the pictures. Not having to pack chairs, toys, etc was a relief. Donna and Scott were quick to respond to questions or concerns. Overall we had a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay and description is very accurate

The only thing that could be better is the temperature. It was too hot and couldn’t sleep comfortable. Other than that it was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Just had your review sent to us -we gave you a 5 star guest review in spite of the cleaning service photos and notes-we know things can’t be left perfect- it’s your vacation, and we as hosts don’t require perfection- nothing reported was bad enough that a little extra cleaning didn’t fix 👍 So sorry you didn’t stay as cool as you wanted at night! We have ceiling fans in every room and portable fans to make you more comfortable anywhere needed -we have never had anyone comment before. We also could have had the AC turned down more -If you had called us when you were there, we could have had the tech override the setting -it is set at 74 by the HVAC technicians to stay 20 degrees cooler than the outside air that was 94 degrees -If it is turned cooler it often freezes the unit and it shuts down and can take 24 hours to repair and costs $250+ for the service call, so we try our best to prevent both of those things from happening. We do ask our guests to contact us immediately if they have any issue so we can might it right 😎
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If it's available - book it!

The room was exactly as described . Communication from the owners were top notch and much appreciated. Walk to the beach was a mere 5 min (with kids and beach luggage). They have everything you need ! No need to even pack the beach gear! Thank you for having us and we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a great time here in Gulf Shores! The condo was just as listed. They provide absolutely everything you need for your entire stay. All things beachy are there for you to enjoy. We have a toddler, the pack-n-play and booster seat were so great to have so we didn’t have to pack those things. The beach is a very short walk from the condo which we LOVED. If you want to have a lovely time with great hosts, stay here. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If I Could Complain....

If you're looking for a place to find something wrong just to complain about, this isn't the place for you! The description was more than accurate, the communication response was less than a minute, the location was on point with the beach access, the pool was nice, and the entire property was clean! I will definitely book again, and stay at other properties that they manage. I mean I found zero problems with this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Birthday Trip

The condo was a block from the beach, which was the major factor in the booking. There were ample beach equipment at the condo to use, which was a great because we forgot most of our beach gear. The heated pool was a relaxing way to end the day. The area felt safe and family-oriented. The family was celebrating my granddaughter's 4th birthday, so the being able to be close to the beach and close to OWA and other attractions was a must, and this condo delivered. The only con is the parking is tight and extremely limited, and people park in the wrong spaces at times, but it wasn't a deal breaker because the other guests were laidback and went with the flow. Overall, this was a wonderful place to spend the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Winter Getaway

We stayed for 4 nights and found the 3C's to be the most well appointed beach lodging we have ever stayed in. We have been visiting beaches on the NC coast, Fl Panhandle, SC coast and the Gulf Shores area for over 30 years and rank the 3C's at the top for overall comfort, ease of access along the beach drives and access to the various places we wanted to go. The internet access was simple and fast, the furniture was top notch and the cleanliness was better than you would expect given the beach environment. Certainly would stay here again and would have stayed longer but the unit was rented. The owners were very nice when the helped me remember that I had not left the key in the lock box. Completely tactful and helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

Property was very clean and well stocked. The communication was excellent. Short walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enoyed

We enjoyed the condo! Everything was perfect. Just short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic rental with close proximity to the beach

The family enjoyed a great 5 day getaway at this rental spot. The unit is clean, the hosts were great at communicating, and it is super close to the public beach parking and access walkway. They had some beach gear that you could borrow if you didn't bring your own. I've got young kids so I was super glad that there wasn't alot noise coming from neighbors or the outside. I'd highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Where to begin?

Cleaniness: COVID is a huge concern for our family. We finally took the leap and decided to go on a beach vacation. The owners communicated early on the protocols in place. Upon arrival everything was cleaned and ready for us! Check in: stress free is all I have to say. The owners communicated early on the check in process and we're available if we had trouble, which we didn't thanks to their detailed instructions. Location: beach access right down the street! Our kids had no trouble with the short walk to the beach. It was an ideal spot. Hidden away from the busy road but close enough to walk over at any time. This location is close to not just the beach but a short drive to gas stations, restaurants, activities, and shopping. It made our experience fantastic especially when it thunderstormed. Overall, we had an amazing experience and are thrilled with our choice of houses. We fully intend to use this location next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and great hospitality!!!

The Host's attention to detail made the stay a breeze and the condo was extremely comfortable for our family of 5. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded all Expectations!!!

Outstanding property, will certainly not disappoint!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

I took my daughters on a mini vacay to the beach and this was the perfect place for us to stay! Close enough to the beach to walk , but far enough to be out of the crowd. The pool was never crowded, the condo was so clean and lovely! It was very cozy and the perfect size for my family. I will definitely be returning for another stay soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good times with family!

The property is as described and the property owners were amazing to work with. They were very accommodating and I look forward to booking with them in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Relaxing!

This property is very nice, quite and the perfect fit for 4 adults. The walk to the beach is short and the location isnot too crowded. Lots of fun things to do within a short drive. Donna was wonderful to work with and we truly enjoyed our time at The Three C's.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

They really think of everything

We were just so impressed at this location. Upon arrival we had all of our documents and codes we needed. Walking in the condo smelled great and looked just as clean. Everything worked as it should have. We really felt like we were at home. They have all the utensils, ice maker, they even had extra beach chairs and a cart to roll to the beach. There was even a pack n play in the closet. We didn’t need it but how amazing is that if a parent was flying. Easy walk to the beach, location was great as it wasn’t in the crazy tourist trap section. But close to everything. We would love to stay at this condo in the future. Well done!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property and such kind owners!

Loved our vacation here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
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