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On the beach
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pool

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Beachfront condo with balcony overlooking Gulf of Mexico & resort pool

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
3.8 out of 5, Good, (60)
The price is €412
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Beachfront condo with balcony overlooking Gulf of Mexico & resort pool

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today!

Island Shores is a wonderful and budget-friendly vacation rental located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, offering a fantastic view of the beach and the Gulf of Mexico. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is the perfect choice for those seeking a family-friendly and relaxing atmosphere with easy access to downtown Gulf Shores.

As you enter the unit, you'll be greeted by the calming sight of the Gulf of Mexico, providing an instant stress-relief experience. The kitchen has been fully renovated and is well-stocked, making it easy for you to prepare delicious seafood dishes and meals. The master bedroom features a king-sized bed for maximum comfort and relaxation, and the second bedroom has a comfortable queen bed with an attached bathroom. The dining area can seat up to six guests, or you can choose to dine outdoors on the balcony while enjoying the beautiful waves and watching dolphins play.
Island Shores offers convenient on-site parking for your vehicle, and it's just a short walk away from shopping, restaurants, The Hangout, and Gulf Shores' vibrant nightlife.

Additional Information:
Parking Passes are required and may be purchased upon arrival or by contacting the management office directly. Each reservation allows for a maximum of 2 parking passes and 2 cars.
Linens are provided, but please bring your own beach towels.
The reservation includes a "starter set" of hand soap, 1 roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, 1 trash bag per trash can, and 1 roll of paper towels.
Policies:
Guests must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent.
Photo ID is required at check-in.
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets are not permitted.
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Island Shores is professionally managed by Poole & Associates, a company that has been helping families create great beach memories since 1998. They are dedicated to ensuring your time at the beach is a wonderful experience and look forward to welcoming you back year after year. Enjoy your stay in Gulf Shores!
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Gulf Shores Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a water park. The condo includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and a 1-minute drive from Gulf State Park
This condo offers its guests a water park. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Gulf Shores condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Poole and Associates

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Beautiful, peaceful location, restored my soul.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach time
Everything was great very nice view of the beach, love hearing the waves, condo was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna C., Grove, OKlahoma

Disliked: Cleanliness
60th birthday beach bash party
4 wonderful friends had a fantastic week. Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau S., Mount Washington Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip 2024
It was great! Great view!!!! Great location! Friendly staff! The AC grates need cleaned. Ceiling in kitchen needs repair. Other than that nooooo complaints!!! The lock on the door was a little complicated but once we figured it out it wasn’t so bad. Maybe include directions on how to use the door lock in the description. We enjoyed our stay and will be back next year!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darilyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Nice place right on the beach, great communication with host, definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kayla F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bad check in experience. No washer and dryer in condo
Condo was nice and beach was beautiful. No washer and dryer located in condo. They are down stairs and cost $2 to wash and another $2 to dry. I would not rent again from Poole and Associates after my check in experience. I called about an early check in to see if we could check in around 2 and they said no early check in which I understood. I know it's busy this time of year. So we got food and we were at the condo by 3. I had not received our door code yet so I called back and a man answered. I explained to him that we hadn't received our door code and he was very rude to me. He stated that between 3-5 did not mean that I would receive the code right at 3. I told him my booking on VRBO said 3. He told me no it did not. I told him it did because I was looking at it. He said you will get your code between 3-5 and hung up on me. I tried multiple times to call back and could never get anyone back on the phone. I used my husbands phone to call and was finally able to reach someone. This time I spoke to a lady who was very nice to me. She asked where we were staying and the condo number and said our room was already ready and she would send the code right away and as soon as I hung up with her I got a txt with my code.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Melani J L.

Spring break
Water coming in under the door and the lock on the guest bathroom locking people in. Location was perfect! We had absolutely amazing views! The response from Poole when I had questions was timely, helpful and appropriate. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Vaca 23'
The property is located within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. We loved to be able to cook breakfast in the fully stocked kitchen. We absolutely loved everything about the condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Taylor G.

Girls trip
Condo was definitely a little cramped, but essentially had all the space we needed. A little dated, but functional anyways. Loved the distance to the beach, which was not much at all. Size of building was great as it left the beach not so crowded, even during peak season.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disappointed
You get what you pay for. We had a good time, but the condo/facility were disappointing. Pros: -Short walk to beach -Close to restaurants & attractions -Ample parking Cons: -Facility is old and tired, like an old clean dorm -Washer/Dryer are coin operated on ground floor -Elevator was broken often in our 4 day stay -Water came under entry door during a rain shower -Nit-picky cleaning fines (ex: too many fingerprints?) -Nothing like seasonings, foil, plastic wrap, etc. in the kitchen. Bring everything but pots, pans, plates, utensils. -Beach side bedroom did not cool well and had a strong mildew odor. -Listing/managing company, Poole & Associates did not send the rental agreement for signature until the day we were driving down and threatened the possibility of losing our rental. They claimed they sent it a month earlier but a check of my email history proved otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week in paradise
A beautiful 2 bed,2 bath condo. With balcony looking out directly to gulf. Fully equipped kitchen. Comfortable living room too. If your looking for a relaxing vacation at the beach with your family this is the place to book and stay and enjoy beach life!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARY O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun beach weekend
Very comfortable and enjoyable stay for two adults, a teenager and twelve year old. Just what we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great unit with a beautiful view of the beach!
The 4 of us were very comfortable in this unit - a beautiful view while relaxing on the balcony. Beautiful white sandy beach right out your back door!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Shores condo on the beach
It was a wonderful place to stay. The views were spectacular and there is so much to do in the area and it’s so close to Gulf Shores State Park. The only issue I had was figuring out how to get on the internet. The cable tv/internet instruction guide sheet said we didn’t need a password but you do. I had to make numerous calls to figure it out although the next day I saw the password on a slip of paper on the side of the refrigerator. It would have been nice if the password had been given to us on our check- in instructions or taped to the Secure Vision guide sheet next to the TV’s. Overall we loved it! Everything was clean and and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break
Condo was just as advertised. Nice weather. Enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Isaac A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s average
Our stay was overall good. The elevator does not work 75% of the time so beware. We were on the 6th floor. The unit was ok. It’s nothing fancy but it definitely could be a little cleaner for me. Taking greasy utensils out of the drawer to use while cooking has me pretty grossed out. The king size bed is very hard but the queen bed was very comfortable. I would go back if I couldn’t find anything else.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Connie J.

Short trip
Had a great time. Location was good. But the condo wasn’t up to my expectations, a lot of noise from the hallway and road. Was woke up every trash day early . No tv in spare bedroom. Wasn’t as clean as expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice
When we check in the refrigerator was not getting cold-the maintenance gentleman (name? 6-6 around 6:30 pm) was very nice helpfully. stop by to check it out. He said to give it a few hours & if it's not getting cold he would bring over a cooler & ice. It was not needed thank heavens. It was good to know that someone is there if needed. Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Next year I hope I can get a three bedroom condo. We started looking last this year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

david c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newly renovated....great place
This property was perfect. Had just been renovated and the decor was very up to date. Fell in love with the linens and mattresses. And the location could not be beat. Across the street from a Walmart and another grocery as well as places to eat. A short drive to Gulf Shores and all its amenities. Parking at this location was easy and didn't have to pay extra like some places. View from balcony-gorgeous. Was supposed to be in the middle of spring break but our section of the beach was very family oriented and not crowded. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip. Perfect for a quiet place to stay.
I thought we might be starting off a little rocky when our condo that was originally rented had issues with the ac unit. But the property management was very accommodating and friendly!!!! We were moved to another location prior to our arrival and it was just a few blocks away. We enjoyed our stay very much. We had an easy check in process and the uprated condo was perfect for our trip. Would definitely stay there again!!! Thanks so much!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022