Island Shores 657 - Gulf Shores, AL - Gulf Front

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There are two lamps, a rug, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, oven, and a sink.
A beachfront hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a sandy beach in front.
A wooden console with a mirror, a vase with dried flowers, and a lamp.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gulf State Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near a water park and on the waterfront. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Orange Beach Tennis Center, or consider a night out at The Hangout.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Shores 657 - Gulf Shores, AL - Gulf Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Shores 657 - Gulf Shores, AL - Gulf Front?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Shores 657 - Gulf Shores, AL - Gulf Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Shores 657 - Gulf Shores, AL - Gulf Front?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Shores 657 - Gulf Shores, AL - Gulf Front located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Orange Beach Beaches. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and The Hangout are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean front view with nice patio chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small quiet property, easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and Cody was responsive if I had questions. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the nicest unit we’ve stayed in compared to the other 5 we’ve stayed in
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

This condo is very clean and is the perfect location to the beach very enjoyable stay Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

We came for a softball tournament but the lovely accommodations made it so much more!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Thank you again for choosing Gulf Coast Lifestyle. We look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was always quick to answer. Very helpful!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Getaway

Clean on the beach Would love bigger balcony Great Relaxing time watching the beach and Gulf
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun and relaxing!

This condo was clean and located in an area that is walkable to some shops. Plenty of space on the beach despite so many people. Entertainment in the area was great! We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Thank you again for choosing Gulf Coast Lifestyle. We look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

vacation

Condo nice, clean and a good location. We have stayed at Island Shores several times. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view of the Gulf from the balcony.

Very nice unit. It was clean and comfortable. Location is right on the beach. You can dolphin watch & people watch all from the comfort of your balcony. The location is close to many things to do, eat and shop. We had a great 7 day stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6th Floor View and steps from the beach

We loved our stay and appreciated the prompt communication with the host. For those bringing children, they do empty the dumpster at 4am every morning and it is loud! The space was nice and we had a lovely week.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Thank you again for choosing Gulf Coast Lifestyle. We look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

island shores

majority of outlets did not work throughout the condo and king bed was full of sand.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is well maintained. Clean and secure. Unit 657 coffee makers (x2) missing parts to properly make coffee. Unfortunately elevator broke down prior to checking out and had to use stairs from 6th floor. View and location was great and I would consider booking this property again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo is on the top floor (6th) which was perfect for viewing dolphins swimming up & down the coast several times a day. The balcony furniture was nice—two tall chairs to see out over the railing. The unit was clean and comfortable. It is close to the one elevator, and we did not have to wait long for it, since this must have been a bit of an off week. It is not a long walk to the beach, either. Our only request would be for a grab bar to be added at the tub area for us seniors! Getting in & out of the tub was a little precarious. We loved staying here and will consider staying here again if we come back in the future.
Living area with picnic-style table to eat at
Kitchen area had plenty of counter space, nice appliances
2nd bedroom
Bathroom off living area
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
First off, we love the location right next to Sea N Suds restaurant. Beautiful, clean beach and the condo is always very nice.This was our second stay at Island Shores, with the first and second stay both having elevator outages. This time the elevator was out Tues thru Thurs. We noticed several older people struggling to climb several stories up and down to their rooms. We can understand an elevator going out one time, but this is now both times we've stayed at Island Shores so we will consider another condo to stay a week in the future.The management company should understand a potential liability if someone with a health condition try's to walk up 7 stories. It would be wise to replace the elevator and post a current inspection certificate inside the elevator because the one there now is out of date.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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