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BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 3rd Floor Condo Awesome VIEW of the Gulf!

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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view from our balcony...we are DIRECT GULF FRONT
Property grounds
Beach
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
  • Place, Waterville USA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Beachside Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 3rd Floor Condo Awesome VIEW of the Gulf!

Please note: The beaches are open, but please practice social distancing! We want to let everyone know our cleaning company is taking all necessary steps to ensure your stay is safe and enjoyable. All surfaces are treated with disinfectant before your arrival, so don't worry and come back to the beach!

VRBO now has a SERVICE FEE that they charge guests, which is not our fee and we see none of that money. Wanted to be clear with guests about that...

Our 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is on the 3rd 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 large window 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 king 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 and a flat screen TV with cable.

The living room has a large flat screen smart TV with cable for your enjoyment! It also has a queen sleeper sofa.

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

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, an ice machine (accepts cash or cards), 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 4th floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #601060. 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.

Minimum rental age for this unit is 21.

Hope you enjoy your stay!!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
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 and 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadlock

About the area

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. 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 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 3rd Floor Condo Awesome VIEW of the Gulf! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 3rd Floor Condo Awesome VIEW of the Gulf! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 3rd Floor Condo Awesome VIEW of the Gulf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 3rd Floor Condo Awesome VIEW of the Gulf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 3rd Floor Condo Awesome VIEW of the Gulf! 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 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The condo was clean & comfortable. You can't beat the view or distance from the beach. It is also close to the state park pier which made for a great beach walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Clean, Quite, Great Location

We just spent 4 nights and the location is excellent. It’s right on the beach and walking distance to several restaurants and bike rentals. The check in/out process is easy and the owners were helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine M.

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

Loved the place

Will definitely come back
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Gulf Shores

We had a great stay and enjoyed very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Luann L.

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

Great condo!

Awesome! Thanks Judy! Best host ever comfortable
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth E.

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

Stay Review

The owners were super helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn H.

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

Weekend at the Beach ⛱️

The property is in great location and had everything we needed for a great weekend. Easy walk to the beach and close to shops and restaurants 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Home away from Home

It Was Amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Family stay

Property was great location and great room. The beds could have used better cleaning but over all it was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dee J.

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

Dated but ok.

This condo is somewhat dated. The pull out couch was terrible to sleep on, ended up buying an air mattress after the first night. The sheets on all the beds were worn out and felt like you were sleeping in sand from all the pilling. Also, 40 for an extra parking pass when the condo sleeps 6 was a bit much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enochlee U.

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

GulfShores

Was very pleased with entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia W.

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

Beautiful beach!

A little worn, but clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Friends trip

This condo has a great view of the beach. We spent hours on the balcony. Clean and well maintained. All appliances were in working order. We enjoyed being in a small, quiet building.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

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

Island Shores, Gulf Shores

We absolutely loved this property! It had everything we needed. The owners were awesome and great with communication.The view was gorgeous, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eron S.

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

Beach stay

Excellent view of the beach from the deck. It was a very short walk to get to water. Excellent place to stay. Might want to get the toilet fixed. Water overflowed from the tank.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Unusual layout

It had a great view and comfortable furniture. The smaller bed needs box springs or replaced all together. The layout when you came in the front door was different.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

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

Gulf Shores 2 Week Baseball Trip / Vacation

Our 11 year old son had his baseball World Series in Gulf Shores this year. We decided to extend that trip into a beach vacation for the second week we were there.The reasons we chose this location were due to:1) Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, balcony facing the ocean, plus a kitchen/living room. This gave us space for myself, my wife, and our two kids.2) Smaller size of the condo complex (only six floors, not many rooms) along with the two neighboring condo buildings (also smaller size). We had heard from other families that the larger condo buildings created a crowded atmosphere on the beach. This was a great decision as we had our own little 100 yards of beach that was not crowded at all. Whereas the other areas of the beach with the huge condo buildings were packed sometimes 4-5 layers deep with umbrellas.3) Price... it was one of the lower cost options available for this timeframe.We were close walking/driving distance to everything. Prices are reasonable. The sand is soft and white. The water is "gulf" clear and nice. For the condo, it was perfect for what we needed. Simple with beds, kitchen, and on the beach. Washer/dryer is community and costs 2 per load. My only recommendation to the owners would be to replace the living room couch and chairs. It is older and being on the beach with the salt/sand/ocean gave the three pieces a damp feel. We threw sheets on them to combat this. Overall, we enjoyed the condo and Gulf Shores and would visit again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our trip very much, Condo was as advertise. Location was great!! View was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful vacation at this location! Beds were SO comfortable, everything we needed was provided! The balcony was perfect for coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening, beautiful view! The beach was close and beautiful white sand. Would definitely stay here again! The owners were so friendly and prompt to answer any questions! Loved that there were so many close restaurants and great boutiques! A must try!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhetta D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and view were amazing!Communication with hosts was very good, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeniffer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location that is close to everything. Condo was clean and had all essentials needed. Judy is an excellent host- very friendly and available if you need anything. We love it here!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Gulf Shores Trip

Great property right on the beach. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa O.

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

Beach Getaway

Very nice location. There were no surprises. We were happy at the beach was just a very short distance from our room. There were not many stairs to walk down to get to the beach. It was a great little getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

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

Deja Vu

This is the second time we’ve booked this same property. Great view. Easy beach access. We tend to cook quite a bit, but it’s close to several great spots to eat if desired. We’ll likely be back again. Pool is nice for when the red or purple flags are out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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.
Jeff & Judy Thurmond
Judy Thurmond is a licensed Realtor in Alabama and Florida

Why they chose this property

We bought at Island Shores because it is close to everything!

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