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DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!

Beach condo with water park and outdoor pool

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East view from our balcony. We are DIRECT GULF FRONT!
West view from our balcony. Sea N Suds restaurant a few steps away from us.
DIRECT GULF FRONT!! This is direct view from our balcony!
View from our balcony!! Boardwalk out to beach directly below our balcony
View from our balcony west, where the Sea N Suds restaurant is a short walk.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Beach Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!

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! The local businesses are open and want you to come!

Our 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is on the 5th floor of a low density complex that only has 6 floors, so the view is grand from our balcony! 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 flood to ceiling sliding glass doors 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. The new flat screen tv has been wall mounted for easy viewing from bed. This tv has a built-in DVD player as well as cable.

The second bedroom has a beautiful view of the beach through the double windows! It has a queen bed, a wall mounted flat screen tv with cable.

The living room has a large flat screen TV with cable. It also has a sleeper sofa.

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

Both bathrooms have been renovated with new fixtures, toilets and cabinets.

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 in 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, 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.

If you happen to be in need of two adjoining units, then please ask because we have friends that own unit 554 right beside our unit and we can get you in touch with them and coordinate rentals during the same time frame.

We have a total of 7 condos available in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. Six are at island Shores. Check out our 4th floor unit at Island Shores at VRBO #681060. Our 3rd floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #3190368. 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
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 & 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

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 63 min drive

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 DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DIRECT Gulf Front 5th Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo STUNNING VIEW!! 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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi Hamilton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Awesome and easy communication with the host. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

janita b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved loved loved our stay here! Condo was perfect, beds comfy and the view was spectacular! Close to everything you need. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was perfect. Direct beach access. Beautiful view off the balcony. The room itself was excellent. Well supplied, we had everything we needed at our finger tips. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the balcony, ocean view, pool, family friendly atmosphere, and the excellent deal we got at the last minute on two extra days of stay!I would like to stay at this property again. Great hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Lovely long weekend

The condo was cute and clean. We had a minor issue and owners corrected immediately. We were very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti T.

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

Great location

Great property, excellent location, has all the necessities for a perfect vacation. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donna H.

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

Awesome

Just perfect for a little get away from the cold
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Awesome place!

The condo was super clean, GREAT location! The hosts are always readily available and are amazing at communicating! Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Just What We Needed

Great location… wonderful view and easy accessibility to beach. Small, quite complex. We are senior adults. Clean accommodations and accurate listing. Host was most accommodating and genuinely cared for us as guests.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

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

On the beach!!

Goal was closest and best beach view. This location was awesome. Overall condo cozy and comfortable. Will go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Very nice.

Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Just Perfect, Again

We love this condo! Beautiful beach front and great location. This is our 2nd Moms Only trip and the second time to stay in this unit. We are already planning to book it again for next year's trip trip.trip.plannWe'rcuplann6
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kendyl T.

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

Perfect location!

This did the trick for my partner's and my vacation. The check in, communication, and location were perfect. It was exactly what we needed. There could certainly be some upgrades and updates to the place that would make it an even nicer experience, but we were there for the beach more than the condo!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

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

Amazing as always

Second time we have stayed at one of their properties. As always easy check in, great communication, Clean, look forward to staying with them again next october when we come down.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Body surf

Enjoyed it so much went into the water in February for some body surfing. The condo is easy walking distance to several very good restaurants. It is high up enough to have a great view of the ocean. The beach is groomed and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Clean with wonderful views

Owners were very easy to contact with any questions, and the views were amazing! I wish the hot water lasted just a little longer, but other than that the condo was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

David J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Decent, Convenient

Renovated, when exactly? Seemed a bit tired. Overall cleanliness was ok, though there was hair and dust in dresser drawers along with dirty socks. Good location, but hard to access from the west. Beach was clean and quiet and Suncoast was good with umbrella/chair service. Convenient to really all you'd need, but traffic on 59 is a bit problematic. Do yourself a favor and bypass through the beautiful Gulf Shores state park just to the west of the property. Thurmonds were quick to respond to requests, so that was very positive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Absolutely worth it

I am SO glad I chose to stay on this property. It’s was so quiet and everyone staying really respects the rules. I wasn’t happy with the people pressure washing every single day we were there starting at 8am because there was always nasty brown water we had to dodge and it was SO loud. Luckily, we were already awake before they started, otherwise I would’ve been upset. The property was beautiful and well kept for sure. There was some hair in the tub and sand on the couch, but it wasn’t a deal breaker. The king size bed is SO HARD. It killed my back!! Again, not a deal breaker because all the good outweighs any bad in my opinion. The security guard takes his job very seriously and assures people follow the rules of the property. I did hear a dog barking a couple floors below me which was annoying when I had the balcony door open but I know that’s not the fault of the property owners so it doesn’t affect my review. I kicked around several properties before finally choosing this one and me and my kids will be back for sure. It was so beautiful and quiet. I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shawna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Judy was great! There was a leak in the unit above us, so we only got to stay one night but Judy refunded our entire trip. The condo was cute
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great! Within walking distance of food,shopping,and the beach.Had a wonderful time on the beach looking for shells. Very relaxing and wasn't to crowded.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication from host and great location. Was for our first fanily vacation and was everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay! Condo and property were very clean and well taken care of. It has a beautiful view of the ocean. The host Judy made everything very easy. She always answered any messages or questions in minutes. The location was great! Close to restaurants and a Walmart too. My husband and I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick communication anytime I reached out. Very clean condo and beautiful view!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very nice. The condo was clean. The beach view is amazing and the weather was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kati W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view! Great place we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 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!

What makes this property unique

Island Shores is a low density complex within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and even the Hangout.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests