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Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC

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Living area
Pool
Outdoor dining
Beach
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8200.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC

San Carlos PH2

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Located just steps from the beach, this penthouse level condo boasts a bright and serene interior with plenty of vacation perks like access to an outdoor pool and sauna. This Gulf-front condo is also near plenty of local attractions and activities including the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf State Park Pier, an amusement park, golfing, and dining.

After a full day of exploring the area or lounging by the zero-entry pool that overlooks the Gulf, come home to relax on the sofa and enjoy the cable TV. When the group gets hungry, take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen. Eat meals or play games together at the dining table. Rest up in the tranquil bedrooms and get ready for another day of vacation bliss. Start your next day off right with coffee on the balcony where you can enjoy the fresh air and spectacular water views. There’s something for everyone when you stay at San Carlos.

RESORT AMENITIES
-Pool
-Sauna
-Gym
-Grills

THINGS TO KNOW
All parking passes require a $50 fee.
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 20.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available

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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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, 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 Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores condo building is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Orange Beach Beaches. Gulf State Park is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

dawn p.

Prefect Family Trip

We loved how open and yet private the whole PH was. Lovely layout and perfect for a nice size family

10/10 Excellent

Jere R.

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

Pleased with

Good location, friendly staff, easy process, reasonably priced. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Beautiful place with beautiful views

We had 6 adults & this condo had so much space we never felt crowded. Beautiful views & furnished nicely
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael J.

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

Mardi gras

MuMissing or burned
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

D T.

Nice place to stay

I would recommend staying here and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Deborah B.

You can't beat the view!

Very comfortable place for 5 adults. Great location and beautiful view of the Gulf for sunrise and sunsets. Nice pool and beach access.
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

Perfect spot

Great location, plenty of room for everyone & the views were amazing

4/10 Poor

Kelly C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not worth the price

What you see in the pictures is NOT what you get…….Beware
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

Karen G.

Disappointing Stay-Not Worth the Premium Price

We were very disappointed with our stay at this penthouse condo. The photos used in the listing were deceiving-they made the space look clean, modern, and well-maintained. Unfortunately, that wasn’t our experience at all. Upon arrival, we found the unit was not very clean. The furniture had visible stains, and the walls and baseboards were scuffed and beat up, giving the place a rundown feel. To make things worse, the outdoor chairs were broken, and there was only seating for four people outside, even though the unit accommodates eight. That made it difficult for our group to enjoy the outdoor space together. We expected much more considering the premium price we paid for a penthouse. The lack of upkeep and misleading photos made this stay feel like a letdown. Would not recommend unless serious updates and maintenance are done.

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Beautiful views!!

Loved our stay at San Carlos! PH 2 has beautiful views! Friendly staff! ***** Will stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

Penthouse Stay

The stay was great for our family! Beautiful view, large dining table for feedings, each bedroom having their own bathroom, having beach equipment/sand toys available, etc.
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4/10 Poor

Marsha R.

BEWARE

We arrived on Thursday evening to find only 1 Adirondack chair that wasn't broken with a patio table that didn't have any chairs. I contacted Vaccasa and was told someone would contact me once they got approved to fix the issue. On the 4th day, when we were packed and leaving they said it was going to be delivered any minute but that didn't do me any good. We didn't have chairs for the days or 4 nights that we were there. On Friday, after a day at the beach, we found a note on the dryer DO NOT USE""UNDER REPAIR. This was ridiculous to have to use dirty beach towels that were sandy and wet for two more days. They did finally place 6 towels on the door Sunday but no wash clothes. There are several other issues that need to be repaired such as dripping faucets, loud ceiling fan and mold in master bath shower. I looked at previews from December 2024 and these issues were noted but no one has addressed tthem.i hope these issues get resolved before it is rented out again.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Weekend Getaway

Amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location!

The location and views were amazing! The inside is dated could really use a refresh. Vacasa was horrible to work with and get any type of communication out of.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Debra B.

Needs serious upgrades. Not enough towels, pillows, blankets. Beds were hard and not all were Que...

Really great view and location. With 4 couples the price was good.
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8/10 Good

Shareka R.

Nice place but outdated

The place was really clean but needs to be updated. The baseboards need to be replaced. The TVs are super-outdated. Maybe if some smart TVs were added and streaming services available, this place would be top notch.

8/10 Good

Cheryl E.

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

Family time.

We enjoyed our stay.. there were not many face rages or towels.. only one towel and two face rages per room. (We had an unexpected cost of purchasing those items). But the rooms were clean . We enjoyed ourselves and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Sheterrica G.

Great View!!!

We really envied your stay in the Penthouse. The only bad thing to say is that the counter was filthy when I rubbed my hand across it, the tv in the master needs upgrading, video quality was horrible, and there was no stopper for the kitchen sink. I hand-wash, I hate a dishwasher.
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8/10 Good

Sheterrica G.

Great View!!!

We really envied your stay in the Penthouse. The only bad thing to say is that the counter was filthy when I rubbed my hand across it, the tv in the master needs upgrading, video quality was horrible, and there was no stopper for the kitchen sink. I hand-wash, I hate a dishwasher.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Perfect short vacation

Property was very nice. Great ocean views. We checked in at 4:00, but when we got to our room, they were still cleaning. That was the only drawback to our stay. Access to the beach is short and great. We had a perfect short vacation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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4/10 Poor

Marianne F.

Not at all what it was portrayed to be.

Needs lots of updates and maintenance to multiple items in the condo. Definitely not worth what we paid for. We did enjoy being back on the beach at San Carlos and being so close to downtown..
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8/10 Good

William F.

2024 winter getaway

Location was perfect, size and space was more than accommodating and the view was out of this world. We were upgraded and ended up in one of the penthouses. The condo we were supposed to rent was sold. Pictures looked nice but reviews were spot on. Definitely needed a deep cleaning. Furniture needs to be updated, master bedroom is nice, but other bedrooms are lacking as far as outdated furniture, lamps and side tables. One could tell that this condo was top of the line in its day, just needs a little TLC. Overall experience was good, would recommend.

6/10 Okay

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Misleading

Nice but somewhat dated. Advertised price was more than doubled when all fees, taxes, and other charges were added in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Michael C.

Not worth the price

Very disappointed with this place being a Penthouse! All furniture was either ripped or old. Deck furniture was rusted and ready to break. This place needs an overhaul. Broken drape in living room. Not a place we would rent again

10/10 Excellent

Jadea S.

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

Loved it!!

We had 8 adults, 3 teenagers, and 1 toddler. We had plenty of room! We did bring a pack and play for the toddler to sleep in, and the teenagers slept on the pull out sofa and couch. The property was as close as you can get to the ocean and in walking distance to restaurants. We loved Sea n Suds, The Hangout, Mikees, The Oyster House, and The Steamer. The Surf Style across the street was very handy for any supplies you may have forgotten at home. We had a great time! We were able to buy 2 extra parking passes, but that may have been due to the low occupancy at the time. Dan the “MAN”ager was great to deal with. Every person was pleased with the property and we will be back again! Thanks San Carlos for a great family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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