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Island Winds West 376- Dive into Paradise! Book Your Stay Today!

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7 Island Winds 376 Balcony
1 Island Winds 376 Living Room
2 Island Winds 376 Living Room
3 Island Winds 376 Living Room
4 Island Winds 376 Living Room-Dining Area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 466.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Island Winds West 376- Dive into Paradise! Book Your Stay Today!

This condo participates in our Fresh Bed Program which provides freshly laundered coverlets with each new arrival. These coverlets provide a lightweight and comfortable sleeping experience, no matter the season.

Island Winds West is situated directly on the beach in the heart of Gulf Shores and is the very first complex you'll see when turning onto West Beach Boulevard. In fact its the hottest ticket in accommodations for all of the local festivals as it is only 1 block from the Hangout! The gulf front views at Island Winds West are second to none plus you're within walking distance to restaurants shopping and nightlife making this an ideal location for travelers of all ages.

This unit has an open concept and the bedroom is completely open to the hallway. Be sure to take advantage of the extra sleeping capacity with the pull out sofa sleeper in the living room. Tired of dining out? No problem staying in is a breeze with a newly remodeled fully-equipped kitchen. This unit also offers a new washer and dryer FREE WIFI a fitness room on site a gulf front pool and a separate children's pool. When not playing on the beach you are sure to enjoy the view from your private gulf front balcony. ----

This 720 sq ft 3rd floor Efficiency Style 1 Bedroom Condo is a nonsmoking unit that allows for up to 2 vehicles.

If you are looking for a place during The National Shrimp Festival or the Hangout Music Festival this is right in the middle of the action.

Monthly rentals available November to March 1.

Payment for parking passes will be collected separately. Once purchased, passes will be picked up on-site at the property and will be valid for the duration of your stay.

During the spring break season, between the dates of March 1 through April 30 of each year, the person booking the reservation must be 25 years of age or older and must be present to physically check in at our office with your government issued ID present.

Bedding:
Primary- Queen
Living Room- Queen Sofa Sleeper

407 West Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL

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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

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 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 on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wade Ward Nature Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulf State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waterville USA - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Winds West 376- Dive into Paradise! Book Your Stay Today! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Winds West 376- Dive into Paradise! Book Your Stay Today!?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Winds West 376- Dive into Paradise! Book Your Stay Today! on 23 July 2026 start from AU$307, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Island Winds West 376- Dive into Paradise! Book Your Stay Today! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Winds West 376- Dive into Paradise! Book Your Stay Today!?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Island Winds West 376- Dive into Paradise! Book Your Stay Today!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Winds West 376- Dive into Paradise! Book Your Stay Today!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Winds West 376- Dive into Paradise! Book Your Stay Today! 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 Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

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. 18 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 40 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Bed was comfy. I wish the parking wasn’t so much. After you rent the room you still have to pay for parking once you arrive and I don’t agree with that.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the bed comfortable — that’s always wonderful to know. We do understand your concern regarding the parking fee. Parking is managed directly by the property/HOA rather than our office, and those fees are set separately from the rental cost. We always aim to share this information prior to arrival so there are no surprises, but we truly appreciate your feedback and will continue working to make these details as clear as possible for our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela L.

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

Nice Stay for Spring Break

Our stay was overall enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2025
Hi Angela, Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that you had an enjoyable stay. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Cherie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a couple

Easy access to beach Easy access to lots of dining/entertainment Cute decor
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tommy E.

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

Great

Good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2024
Thank you for this great feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope you can come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with an unobstructed view of the ocean. Pool was spotless and attendant was super friendly! Condo was clean and very comfortable. Only suggestions would be is that it could use a refreshment paint job especially the baseboards. And cleaning service could clean around the tub faucets a little bit better. There was mold but with a little soap and a paper towel, it was clean! Loved having a washer and dryer in our unit! Very nice appliances in the kitchen and very well stocked with all kitchen supplies needed!!! Would definitely rent this unit again!!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful ocean views, spotless pool, and well-stocked kitchen. We also appreciate your helpful feedback regarding the paint and bathroom cleaning — we’ll be sure to share that with our housekeeping and maintenance teams for improvement. We’re so glad you had a comfortable stay and would love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan M.

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

Best place to stay in Gulf Shores!!

I truly love this whole entire complex. We have stayed at 3+ different units and all of the property managers are great, the rooms are fantastic, and I literally think it is the perfect location. This was awesome!!! Can't wait to come back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Wow! Thanks so much Dawson. We are thrilled to hear you had a great beach vacay and can't wait to host your next trip. See ya soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, clean and updated. No issues at all. Excellent customer service from realter. The trash truck would pass every morning around 4 am, so bring a noise maker.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Island Winds West and your time on our little stretch of paradise. We appreciate you choosing us as your travel partner and look forward to seeing you again on future vacations!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

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

Shrimp Fest

The property was great, loved the gulf view. We had a very relaxing stay..... no problems. Attended the Shrimp Festival and had a fantastic time. Great food, vendors and live music.... awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the view from your condo and had a relaxing stay. It sounds like the Shrimp Fest was a great addition to your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic visit soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Great Location, Old but comfortable Condo

You can not beat this location if you are in Gulf Shores for Hangout/SIMB. It’s beachfront, and you have an amazing view of the gulf. There is parking and a pool on site. Two elevators for quick access to the unit. The interior of the unit is likely original to when it was built, everything still works and is functional. There are blackout curtains that do a pretty good job of getting the unit completely dark. There is plenty of seating in the living & dining area. The bed is a queen size but it’s the perfect amount of firm so you don’t roll into your partner. The AC, refrigerator, dishwasher & laundry all worked very well and I had zero issues. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your beach stay at Island Winds West and your time on our little stretch of paradise. We appreciate you choosing us as your travel partner and look forward to seeing you again on future vacations!
Verified

6/10 Okay

brandi H.

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

Not so clean

Overall not horrible however it really needed to be cleaned a lot better. We found several dirty dishes and silverware the shower curtain was not acceptable the living room chair is very stained and for what we paid I feel it could have been better. But we stayed out most of the time so it wasn’t horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize that the cleanliness of the condo did not meet your expectations. We take these concerns seriously and will address them with our cleaning team to ensure dishes, silverware, and furniture are properly prepared for future guests. We’re glad to hear that, despite these issues, you were able to enjoy your stay and make the most of your time out. We appreciate you sharing your experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide a cleaner and more comfortable stay in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristen E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Overall Appearance Needs TLC

We had issues the first night with the tv plug not reaching the outlet and the tv was mounted to the wall so we could not move the tv closer to the outlet. This was resolved the next day. Overall the cleanliness needs some help. The bathroom shower curtain hooks are completely rusted, a strange looking bug was in the shower the first night. The area rug in the living room that is in the VRBO pictures does not exist. Kitchen faucet is very loose. Overall I feel like it just need some TLC, it is a very cute condo just needs some care.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garbage trucks at 4:00 am not cool!Fan in bedroom needs to be cleaned.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the early morning garbage pickup caused a disturbance during your stay — we understand how important a good night’s rest is and regret any inconvenience this may have caused. We also appreciate you bringing the bedroom fan cleanliness to our attention, as this helps us address items with our housekeeping team and improve future guest experiences. We truly value your comments and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even more comfortable stay next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirby D.

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

Great family vacation

Great location on the beach, very clean condo and everything was as expected!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope L.

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

Such a great place to stay!

This condo was amazing!! The view was *chefs kiss* and in driving/walking distance of basically everything. We ate breakfast at a restaurant in orange beach one day and it was only 11 minutes away. Bed was very comfortable, the kitchen was a God send for more than 2 day stay so we had groceries and cooked a lot. Every kitchen utensil imaginable too. LOVED having a washer and dryer in the unit. Check in and check out was a breeze and Young’s was so easy to get ahold of for everything. Only downside I can think of is that the unit is right infront of the elevators. When people were coming/going we could hear every conversation while in bed. But we were never woken up in the middle of the night and had a 2 year old in bed with us and she was never bothered so it wasn’t that bad. I’ve already recommended this listing to so many friends who are looking into coming to Gulf Shores so if you are too I recommend snatching this one up!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

james r.

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

Love the location, walking distance to great bars and restaurants

Right on the beach and a nice pool
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a great time. Amazing location close to everything and incredible views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bonni R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Filthy and loud

Here's the nicest I can while being honest. First, communication was non existent. We went to the condo and tried to check in. Found out I had to go to their location to check in. So that was an hour of us just trying to get into our room. Once we got the code we went to our studio condo, which is right at the elevators, so that made it really loud since the window to the bedroom was facing them. Then I realized the sheets hadn't been changed. So I did that and noticed pee stains all over the mattress cover. Then I sat down and realized my feet were black. The floors were so nasty. So, I cleaned the floors. It looked outdated and everything was dusty. So I decided to shower since being there and cleaning it made me feel dirty, that's when I saw several long black hairs on shower walls (my husband and I are both without hair) then went to dry off with the "clean" towels only to find more hair all over the towel and it smelled bad. Then there it was...the pube! At this point I gave up trying to enjoy the condo. So we went to the balcony and the pretty white curtains were black on the bottom. The view from the balcony was nice. And the location of this complex is wonderful. But I'd rather having to walk more than stay here again. Oh and once you actually spoke to the staff they were nice. But that also didn't make my stay any better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

VERY convenient property to all amenities for the area! SUPER unit (376) for 1 or 2 person stay!

This was multiple visits for my wife and I to the same exact unit and property. WILL ABSOLUTELY return as soon as possible! Highly recommended…
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tarra L.

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

Clean but outdated

Wonderful location with a great view. We loved that we were only a few short feet from the beach and a short walk away from restaurants pr shopping. I wouldn't say this is the best condo for anyone with a toddler as the front door has no inside lock (could easily have opened and walked out), there was an open outlet, and knives were in drawers that were at a low level. If you are looking for high class, I also wouldn't say this is the place. Although everything was functional, there was an overall feel of needing updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

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

At the Beach

Great place on the beach. Close to everything & had a great view. Could have been cleaned better & the tv in the bedroom didn’t work when we arrived. The manager tried really hard to get it fixed but had to wait a few days for the provider to bring a new box.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kelley C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was an awful experience

There was trash on balcony, sheets not tucked in on regular bed., and no sheets for the couch bed. There was a pillow with a pillow case that had been slept on with mascara on it. The pillows were so old, they were yellow. We had to go to Wal-Mart and buy 3 pillows, a comforter and sheets. I have asked for the cleaning fee money back or all of it and no one has returned the email.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Great!

The stay was great. Very clean and cute. Having the balcony was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen L.

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

Easy, quick access to beach

We loved the fact that you are a quick elevator ride and super short walk to beach!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always enjoy time in Gulf Shores. The only real problem we had was that the bed was very uncomfort!

Overall great experience. Bed was NOT comfortable but otherwise it was fine.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stanley W.

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

Need to pay more attention to detail in cleaning

We love the property..the condo was nice but whoever cleans needs to pay more attention to detail..there was hair on the walls, dining table and on some linens. Maybe clean a little better. We still would come back just explain to cleaning company that nobody wants to see other people's hair floating around condo.

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