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Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location!

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A balcony with a view of a beach, featuring two chairs and a table.
A hallway with a decorative wall piece, a small table with a lamp, and a mirror.
A rectangular pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a metal fence, and a clear sky in the background.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a balcony with red chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Close to a theme park, this condo accommodates 4 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Nearby attractions include Gulf Shores Beach and the Hangout Music Fest, along with opportunities for fishing and water sports.

Highlights

  • Onsite parking available

    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Gulf Shores Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kids’ pool
  • Waterpark access
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location!

Summary:

Come and relax at our upgraded beachfront condo at Island Winds West in the heart of Gulf Shores, Alabama.



The Space:

For Gulf Shores condo rentals, you've come to the right place...



8th Floor Beachfront Condo at Island Winds West is situated in the heart of Gulf Shores. Island Winds West is the first complex on West Beach Boulevard, so you are in walking distance to many of the attractions and events. This is THE best location in town and the beachfront views are second to none. This immaculate unit has been recently renovated and is just gorgeous with new paint, decor, a king mattress, and new queen-sized sleeper sofa. Features include: Gulf front and side views, fully equipped kitchen, convenient location to downtown, gulf front pool, kiddie pool, walk to restaurants and shops, hang out and shrimp festival favorite, washer and dryer, cable TV and DVD. The unit sleeps 4 with a king bed (brand new mattress as of May '22) in the bedroom and queen sleeper sofa in living room and high-end cotton linens.



Complex Amenities; Outdoor pool, kiddie pool, fitness room, and BBQ area



Be sure to book this unit early for the Shrimp Festival and Hangout Music Festival because it is in high demand.



Parking is limited to one (1) car. You will receive an email in advance of your arrival to register and pay for your parking pass. If you do not receive it, please let us know. You must complete this step in advance of your arrival. Upon arrival, you will need to visit the Island Winds East front desk to pick up your parking pass. Island Winds West is charging $50 per parking pass. This price can change at any time, without notice.



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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

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Important information

You need to know

Property # 358508vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and near a water park. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Little Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

Is Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location!?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location! located?

Situated in Gulf Shores, this beach condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Little Lagoon, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Hangout and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect size condo for a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Thank you for the review. We are glad to hear the condo was a great fit for your stay and hope to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable space with a great view. Wonderful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted you enjoyed the view and the location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and location was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness and great location. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and convenient all for a reasonable price for our small family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was very clean. We had a great view of the ocean and beach from our condo. We are planning on going back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. Everything was excellent. It was our second time staying in the same place and have already booked for next Year's stay. Thank you for everything
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The condo was clean, the staff of the condos were very friendly and helpful. The pool and restrooms by the pool were also very well kept no complaints and we definitely plan to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Trip

Great little place to stay. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from our balcony was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Gulf Shores visit

We enjoyed our stay and the VRBO was clean and adequate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Thank you for choosing IWW-875. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again for another beach vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach trip

We enjoyed staying here! Very convenient to access the beach and great location! We had a great beach trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your beach trip. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting your next vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for me and my wife.

The location and the condo are perfect, we have been staying at the Island Winds location for many years, this is our fourth time staying in this condo which is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2024
Thank you for choosing Island Winds. We are delighted to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your stay at Island Winds West 875. We hope to welcome you back as a return guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean one bedroom condo. It had everything we needed. Management company provided excellent service. We will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2025
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad the condo had everything you needed and that our team could provide excellent service. We look forward to welcoming you back again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view on the top floor was great, unfortunately there was a couple of things that by preference was not so great, the black realtor box mounted to the door frame for the key we thought was a little tacky, with today’s modern technology an electronic lock would be better. The kitchen sink sprayer you could only get about 4-6” and it was done, not sure why but ok. With that said communications was great, room was clean and met the discerption listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad you enjoyed the view and found the space clean and well-described. We appreciate your comments regarding the key box and the kitchen faucet, and we have noted your thoughts for our future consideration. We hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Back at our favorite condos, Island Winds West

Great value!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your vacation with us. We hope to have the opportunity to host a future beach vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location. Perfect for our getaway.

Excellent - love the automatic opening front doors. That is a big help for carrying luggage in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Hello Jeannine, Thank you for giving us a perfect rating! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to having the pleasure of hosting your next vacation! Sincerely, The ALBVR Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary get away

We were wanting a nice beachfront view and a quiet location. This property provided exactly what we wanted. It was the perfect size for us. I definitely would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
Thank you for choosing our property for your anniversary getaway! We're so glad to hear it was the peaceful, beachfront escape you were looking for and that the space was just right for you. We truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Winds West

First time visiting Gulf Shores. Beautiful area & our room was clean & quaint.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2023
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your first vacation to Gulf Shores. We hope you will return in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect,beautiful view

Perfect,spotless,just like home,beautiful view
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2023
Thank you for reviewing Island Winds West 875. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the property and the beautiful beach view.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location Location!

Great stay. Everything close to condo. Love the view! VRBO listing says to bring own towels and paper goods but everything we needed was there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2023
Thank you for reviewing Island Winds West 875. We are delighted that you enjoyed the unit and the property's location. We hope to have the opportunity to host your next beach vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

X trip

Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us at ALBVR. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting your next vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

This Condo was just what we expected. Nice view of the ocean and just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled the condo met your expectations and that you enjoyed the ocean view and convenient beach access. We hope to host you again for another relaxing getaway! 🌊
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great Gulf Shores location

Well decorated, great view, nice bed & mattress ,on the small side, no room for luggage, not good for 4 adults if needed , would be nice if you had box of kleenex and spare tp for the money.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your vacation. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the unit and its decor. Recently, the owners of the unit added a king-sized bed to ensure that guests have a comfortable sleep, although this may have resulted in limited space in the bedroom. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the paper supplies, as we currently only provide a starter kit. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice condo

Nice condo. Perfect size for one couple. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us at ALBVR. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time during your vacation. We look forward to hosting your next getaway!

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