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Orange Beach Gulf-View 2BR • Sleeps 5 • 65" TV • High-Top Chairs • Pools • Boats

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Orange Beach, AL
  • Place, Orange Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ono Island
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Orange Beach Gulf-View 2BR • Sleeps 5 • 65" TV • High-Top Chairs • Pools • Boats

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE – PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING
All amenities, including pools and beach access, remain open. The building is undergoing upgrades through March 2026. Guests should expect noise from jackhammering, column repairs, dust, odors, scaffolding, and general construction activity. Rates are discounted for the inconvenience.
Experience Orange Beach at Wind Drift 711 SW, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Gulf-view condo that sleeps 5 guests. This beachfront vacation rental features a large ocean-view balcony with 4 high-top wooden chairs plus 2-person lounger, spacious living room with 65-inch Smart TV, large walk-in closet in the primary bedroom, guest bedroom with full bed PLUS twin bed (sleeps 3), guest bathroom with separate entrance from dining room, breakfast bar with 3 bar stools, dining table seating 6, traditional coffee maker, full pantry, and outside storage for beach gear. The unique guest bedroom configuration makes this ideal for families with children.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Primary Bedroom: King bed, 42" Smart TV, sliding glass door to balcony, large walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom with single vanity and tub/shower combination
Guest Bedroom: Full bed (double) PLUS Twin bed—sleeps 3 guests in one room, large closet, attached bathroom with separate entrance from dining room
Total Sleeping Capacity: 5 guests (King + Full + Twin)
The guest bedroom's full bed plus twin bed configuration provides flexible sleeping for families—three people can comfortably sleep in the second bedroom. Both bedrooms feature quality linens and coastal décor.

BATHROOMS
Primary Bathroom (Ensuite): Single vanity with counter space, tub/shower combination—attached to primary bedroom with king bed
Guest Bathroom (Attached to Guest Bedroom): Single vanity with granite counters, tub/shower combination—attached to guest bedroom with full bed and twin bed, PLUS separate entrance from dining room for convenient access
The guest bathroom's dual access (from bedroom and dining room) provides flexible use for families and guests.

LIVING SPACES
The spacious living room features abundant seating including a large extra-long sofa, loveseat, tufted chair, and cozy recliner—everyone has a comfortable spot. The 65-inch flat-screen Smart TV provides entertainment for the whole family. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors provide ocean views and access to the large balcony.

DINING AREA
The dining table seats 6 guests comfortably for family meals. The breakfast bar features 3 bar stools for casual dining and morning coffee. Total indoor dining capacity for 6+ (table + breakfast bar).

KITCHEN
The fully stocked kitchen features modern appliances, complete cookware and dishes for 6+ guests, traditional coffee maker (bring ground coffee), breakfast bar with 3 bar stools, and a full pantry for storage. The open layout keeps cooks connected to family in the living and dining areas.

LARGE OCEAN-VIEW BALCONY
Your large Gulf-view balcony offers 4 high-top wooden chairs—perfect for elevated dolphin watching, morning coffee, and evening cocktails. The 2-person lounger provides comfortable seating for relaxing and afternoon siestas. Watch dolphins play, enjoy sunrise views, and gather for sunset with panoramic ocean vistas.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Full-size washer and dryer
Full pantry for storage
Outside storage unit for beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, toys, coolers)
Large walk-in closet in primary bedroom
65-inch Smart TV in living room (largest screen available)
42-inch Smart TV in primary bedroom
High-speed WiFi
Traditional coffee maker (bring ground coffee)
Breakfast bar with 3 bar stools
Dining seats 6
Guest bedroom sleeps 3 (full bed + twin bed)
Guest bathroom has separate entrance from dining room
Large ocean-view balcony with 4 high-top chairs + 2-person lounger
Primary bedroom has sliding glass door to balcony

WIND DRIFT AMENITIES
Wind Drift isn't your typical Orange Beach property. This complex occupies one of the most coveted stretches on the Alabama coast—nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and Old River, bordered by a state park to the west. Translation: unobstructed sunset views, uncrowded beaches, and a location you can't replicate.
The dual-waterfront setup means you're not choosing between beach life and boating access—you're getting both. First-come boat slips with direct river access across the street on Old River. A fishing pier where the catches are as good as the views. Trailer and watercraft storage for serious boaters. Two outdoor community pools with sundecks—one Gulf-front, one bayside. Tennis and pickleball courts for active guests.

ORANGE BEACH DINING & ATTRACTIONS
Orange Beach offers an exceptional dining scene within walking distance or a short drive. Local favorites include Flora-Bama Lounge for live music and legendary Bushwackers, The Gulf for waterfront dining in repurposed shipping containers, Zeke's Restaurant for fresh seafood, Doc's Seafood Shack for fried Gulf catches, Louisiana Lagniappe for upscale Creole cuisine, Cosmo's Restaurant for diverse menu options, GTs On The Bay for bayfront views, LuLu's for family-friendly atmosphere with entertainment, and The Hangout for beachfront casual dining.
Orange Beach has earned impressive national recognition. Condé Nast Traveler named it a top 10 beach in the United States for 2026. The Orange Beach Festival of Art won USA Today's #1 Best Arts Festival in the nation for 2025. The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail earned the #1 Best Recreational Trail in the U.S. for three consecutive years (2023-2025). USA Today also recognized Orange Beach with #7 Best Small Town Food Scene in 2024.

DETAILS
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Sleeps 5 guests maximum
Gulf-view balcony with ocean views
Animal-Free Unit (no pets)
Age Requirement: Primary renter must be 25 years or older
Parking: $62.10 per vehicle (maximum 2 vehicles) for up to 7-night stay, paid directly to Wind Drift Association
Boat/Trailer/Jet Ski Parking Available: $50/day or $300/week + $50 service fee, requires registration 7 days prior to check-in, first-come boat slips across street on Old River
Check-In: 4:00 PM | Check-Out: 10:00 AM

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
No refunds 30 days prior to reservation. Min age of primary renter is 25. Primary renter must be on property for duration of rental
You must declare in advance, and pay for, all guests that stay at the property.
Please check with us about the costs involved for parking passes at the condo. All Guests Must Sign 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orange Beach

Located in Orange Beach East, a neighbourhood in Orange Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches. The Park at OWA and Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Orange Beach, AL

What's nearby

  • Orange Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ono Island - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alabama Point East - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Perdido Beach Boulevard - 2 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, and Oyster Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cobalt the Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪GTs On The Bay - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orange Beach Gulf-View 2BR • Sleeps 5 • 65" TV • High-Top Chairs • Pools • Boats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orange Beach Gulf-View 2BR • Sleeps 5 • 65" TV • High-Top Chairs • Pools • Boats?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Orange Beach Gulf-View 2BR • Sleeps 5 • 65" TV • High-Top Chairs • Pools • Boats?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orange Beach Gulf-View 2BR • Sleeps 5 • 65" TV • High-Top Chairs • Pools • Boats?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orange Beach Gulf-View 2BR • Sleeps 5 • 65" TV • High-Top Chairs • Pools • Boats located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orange Beach East condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches. Alabama Point East and Ono Island are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

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

Great stay

Easy to access, close to the beach. Everything we needed close by
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherry W.

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

Peaceful, easy feeling

A wonderful, relaxing trip. This unit was the best and we hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamiko W.

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

Will stay again

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clancey P.

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

Perfect stay

Great property. Has everything. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great location beautiful view

We were very happy. We had everything we needed. Very nice condo. Great balcony!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeMarla F.

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

Vacation

Great property!! Very nice and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect stay

The condo was perfect. The elevators worked great. The location couldn’t be beat along with the view from the 7th floor. The beach was not crowded and really enjoyed the chair and umbrellas being reserved with our names every morning and not allowing personal tents and chairs to be placed in front of ours. Have been trying new places since Destin got so crowded. I think we’ve found out new favorite place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davy L.

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

*

I liked the notes about the condo the owner had in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

stephanie s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs attention

Not wanting to trash this unit at all. It has such great potential to be a great place to stay except it needs some major attention. It needs to be cleaned out of personal owners stuff. A complete major cleaning from top to bottom. De-cluttering. Right now in the condition it's in I would not have this on my list as a place to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Quiet Delight!

We absolutely loved the location! It was so quiet and peaceful! Very few people on the beach. We loved the nearness of the condo building to the gulf!- a very short walk! The condo was as described by owner. We found the unit to be very clean. The master bed is past due for replacement. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony M.

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

Great vacation with family

Enjoyed spending time with family love location of condo. Only issue was only one elevator working and one tv not working was but was fixed after contacting service person first time carrying my mom to beach she had great time and enjoyed herself condo could use a few upgrades but would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Amy H.

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

Excellent stay!

The condo was exactly as listed, very homey, spacious and well appointed. The only issues we had with the unit was that we could not get the satellite tv in the master bedroom to work, and there was no shower liner in the front bathtub. This is our second stay at Wind Drift, and both times the elevators had issues. Not sure if this is an ongoing issue or if we just got lucky. Lol However the beach and pool areas were well kept, clean and not overly crowded. Overall this was a great getaway for us, and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri T.

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

We loved the condo good location for beach,shopping,and food.

Everything was easy and what we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Holly S., O'Fallon, IL

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

Great Location

Place was well decorated and very close to the beach. Great views. The building is old and it shows in several areas. The master bathroom felt super small and dingy. There is peeling of paint in the master bedroom, kitchen. The cabinets in the kitchen have peeling as well. Overall it was a great place for a few days. Loved the decor and approximity to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Amazing Property

This condo is amazing. Right on the beach and we’ll decorated. Roomy and a large balcony. We had a great time and recommend to other families.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

TAWAYNEA T.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Back Door Properties, LLC

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LOCAL GULF COAST EXPERTS
We're a locally owned and operated property management company based in Pensacola, Florida. We're not a big corporate chain—we're Gulf Coast locals who live here, vacation here, and know these beaches inside and out.
We manage a select portfolio of premium vacation rentals throughout Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Perdido Key, Pensacola Beach, and Gulf Breeze. Our commitment is simple: respond quickly (usually within an hour during business hours), provide 24/7 emergency support after booking, and share genuine local knowledge about the best restaurants, fishing charters, hidden beach spots, and family activities.
We're here to make your Orange Beach vacation amazing. Questions before you book? Wondering where to catch the best sunset or book a fishing charter? Just ask—we're happy to help!

Why they chose this property

WHAT MAKES WIND DRIFT 711 SW SPECIAL
Guest Bedroom Sleeps 3: Full bed PLUS twin bed in the second bedroom—three guests can sleep comfortably in one room. Perfect for families with children.

65-Inch Smart TV: The largest screen available for family movie nights and entertainment.

4 High-Top Wooden Chairs: Elevated balcony seating provides better dolphin watching and ocean views. Plus a 2-person lounger for relaxing.

Full Pantry: Extra storage space for groceries and supplies—more organization than standard condos.

Outside Storage Unit: Keep beach gear, chairs, umbrellas, and toys organized outside the condo.

Large Walk-In Closet: Primary bedroom features generous closet space—unpack and settle in.

Guest Bathroom Dual Access: Separate entrance from dining room provides convenient access without walking through bedrooms.

Primary Bedroom Balcony Access: Sliding glass door opens directly to Gulf-view balcony—morning coffee and sunset views.

What makes this property unique

WHAT SETS THIS PROPERTY APART
✓ Guest Room Sleeps 3 - Full bed + twin bed in second bedroom (families with kids)
✓ 65-Inch Smart TV - Largest screen available for family entertainment
✓ 4 High-Top Wooden Chairs - Elevated balcony seating for better dolphin watching
✓ 2-Person Lounger - Comfortable balcony seating for relaxing and siestas
✓ Full Pantry - Extra storage space for groceries and organization
✓ Outside Storage Unit - Keep beach gear organized outside condo
✓ Large Walk-In Closet - Primary bedroom has generous storage space
✓ Guest Bathroom Dual Access - Separate entrance from dining room (convenient)
✓ Primary Bedroom Balcony Access - Sliding glass door to Gulf-view balcony
✓ Abundant Living Room Seating - Sofa + loveseat + tufted chair + recliner
✓ Breakfast Bar Seating - 3 bar stools for casual dining
✓ Dining Seats 6 - Table plus breakfast bar for family meals
✓ 2 Outdoor Pools - Gulf-front and bayside swimming options
✓ Boat Slips Available - First-come slips with direct Old River access across street
✓ Professional Management - Local team, 24/7 emergency support, quick response

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