Vacation Rentals by Owner

Lovely condo!

Guest: Marlys (Austin, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 03/01/12 Review Submitted: 04/15/12

We enjoyed the condo very much. It was very roomy and tastefully decorated. It was relaxing to sit out on the bacony while reading or just watching the many boats, barges and occasionally a dolphin or two. It was very handy to have a grill right on the balcony. The Wharf is a very nice area with lots to do. The water was a little cold in March at The Oasis but it is a beautiful area to sit out in the sun anyway. We enjoyed dining at a variety of restaurants in the area. Our favorite was Cosmos. Thank you Jane for making our stay wonderful!

Owner response:And thank you for being such delightful guests! You truly qualify as a "Ghost Guest"...we use that term to describe our wonderful guests who leave the condo in such beautiful shape that it is hard to believe real people have been there! We are so very glad you chose our condo for your time at the beach. You will be welcome back any time!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

New Years Eve Extravaganza

Guest: mkskins (MIssissippi)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

Thanks for sharing your condo with us! We had a great time on New Year's Eve and loved the grill on the balcony...not many places in Orange Beach offer those. The condo had everything we needed and the bottle of champagne was a plus! Hope to come back to stay one day when it is warm!

Owner response:Thank you for the kind words! You certainly started our year out right! You were wonderful guests who will always be welcome at our condo. We hope you will come back when it is warmer - can't promise the same fireworks - unless you come back over the 4th...but we do promise to keep the fog away next time! We hope to see you again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers

Excellent Vacation Room and owners

Guest: Nate (Arab)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11 Review Submitted: 09/23/11

We go every year to the Wharf and rent at least two rooms to take our entire family to the beach. We were very excited to build this relationship with the owners and stay in there place. The owners were super nice people and they helped us find some great deals on fishing and dining. The room was very nice. My wife said it was decorated very nice. I would definitely stay here again and hope to. If you haven't been to the Wharf and have small children it is a must. I have a 15 year old, 5 year old and 2 year old. They have a great pool that is perfect for all ages and parent friendly for watching the little ones. Nathan Cooper Arab, al

Owner response:Nathan, we are really blessed to have wonderful guests as you and your family were. We hope that you will visit us often - You will always be welcome!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

excellent vacation

Guest: Valerie (Zionsville, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/07/11

Your condo & resort were amazing! We had a fantastic week. It was a refreshing change from staying in one of the mega high-rises right on the beach. Most of our days were spent at The Oasis for soaking up that glorious sunshine, then returning to the condo to enjoy the boats coming back in to the marina, while enjoying a glass of wine or a "frozen concoction" & listening to the music drifting up from Live Bait. Afterwards, out to dinner at one of the great restaurants on site or within a short drive of The Wharf!! It was a great week! We are planning on returning to The Wharf & your amazing condo in the future! You really thought of everything when it came to our comfort, even a nice bottle of wine upon our arrival. The master suite was the ultimate in luxury, with the comfy king bed & incredible jacuzzi tub & HUGE shower. Thanks again for your hospitality! Valerie

Owner response:Thanks for the kind words, Val. You were wonderful guests! You will always be welcome at our condo! Thanks for making that long drive from Indiana...and so very glad you had a great vacation! Please come back.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful Condo

Guest: Tricia (Loxley)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

Loved it, Loved it! Very quite, peaceful, beautiful view of the canal relaxing on the balcony. We will definitely stay again!

Owner response:Thanks for being such great guests! Starting the laundry was a big help...the condo was so clean we could hardly tell anybody had been there! We do hope you all will come back - any time!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful, Extremely Comfortable Condo

Guest: toddnrachel (Paradis, LA )
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay from 8/14/10 through 8/17/10. Although it rained a lot of the time, the condo is soooo confortable and well equipped that we hardly noticed the weather. We grilled on the balcony and totally enjoyed our stay. We would definitely recommend staying here to others. Pool area is like a small water park and lots of fun for all!!!

Owner response:You guys were great! We hope you will come back any time - you will ALWAYS be welcome! Thank you!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent property

Guest: Yvette (Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 07/22/10 Review Submitted: 07/26/10

Great vacation spot. Beautiful place, the oasis was awesome and property was very clean. Great shopping and restaurants. Our condo was beautiful and clean, great owner. Lambert's cafe, was our favorite. We loved the wharf and would recommend this property.

Owner response:You all were delightful! We couldn't ask for better guests...Thanks for taking such good care of our condo. We would love to have you and your family - ALL of your family - back any time!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, pet owners.

AMAZING!

Guest: jenpre (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/05/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

We planned our family trip to Orange Beach after extensive research... we really lucked out when we found this gem! The Wharf was perfect for our pre-teen and teen kids and the Oasis was the perfect place for us all to cool down on a hot summer's day. This condo was PERFECT! Everything was so clean and nice and we immediately felt like we were "home". We will definitely visit again and would highly recommend this property to anyone and everyone! And to the fantastic owners of the condo - thank you soooo much for being so great!!

Owner response:No, sweet folks, we thank you! My goodness, the place was spotless and most of the laundry done! We wish we could clone you! It is a joy to have guests as wonderful as you and your family! You will always be welcome!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway.

Fun in the sun

Guest: Fun in the sun (Grand Bay, Al)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

Our stay was wonderful! We have nothing but good things to say about Mrs Jane. She was accommodating to all of our needs and even left toys for our two children to play with. The condo was in excellent condition and very clean. We are already planning our next summer vacation. Our children loved the Oasis and the shuttle driver was very helpful also. We enjoyed our stay at the Wharf and would recommend this condo to any one we know.

Owner response:Thanks for the kind words. You were such wonderful guests, we could hardly tell anyone had been there - and I know you had a one year old and a 5 year old...pretty awesome! You are welcome back any time!

Recommended for:Families with young children

Great vacation

Guest: Stephanie (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

We had a great time on our vacation. The Wharf is a great place and the condo is beautiful. Our 22 month old daughter loved the Oasis, especially the slides in the kiddie area. Jane and the other owners were very welcoming and we look forward to staying again soon!

Owner response:We are the ones who thank you. You, even with a toddler to look after, took such good care of our condo. You all are terrific! Please come back any time!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

Thank you for a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

Guest: Sue-Sue (Baton Rouge, La)
Date of Stay: 05/05/10 Review Submitted: 05/12/10

My family and I had a great time at your condo. Everything was SO nice and the amenties were beyond what I have experienced in other rentals. The condo was so clean and decorated beautifully ! Thanks for taking the time to make sure your renters are very satisfied and happy!

Owner response:We have been blessed to have so many wonderful guests - and you all rank right up there! Thanks for taking such wonderful care of our condo. We hope you will come back soon!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Dan and Wendy Wright (Clanton, AL)
Date of Stay: 10/29/09 Review Submitted: 10/29/09

We had the most wonderful time at The Wharf, there is so much to do there, great food, shopping, and wow, the Oasis is so relaxing. It was great to have a pet friendly condo as well as a great property to walk our puppy, we even got to take her in some of the shops. We loved our walks on the dock the most. Thanks for "THE BEST" condo we have ever stayed in. It was gorgeous, we both wanted to move in! We cant wait for our next trip!

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Guest: Joey & Sherrill Adamo (Petal,MS)
Date of Stay: 09/08/09 Review Submitted: 09/08/09

We just returned from our stay in your condo, and are already planning our next trip! The condo was VERY nice and exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and watching the boats traveling on the waterway, and we enjoyed dinner on the balcony as well. The Oasis is perfect for a family with young childen (our 2 1/2 year old LOVED the waterslides)! The atmosphere at the Wharf is family friendly and loads of fun! We enjoyed ALL the wharf has to offer, and LOVED our condo! Jane was a delight to work with and went out of her way to make sure we had an enjoyable time. It was like renting from an old friend! Again, we can't say enough about what a great time we had and can not wait to go back!

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Guest: shannon49 (French Settlement, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 09/02/09 Review Submitted: 09/02/09

Just returned from our second visit to your condo and had more fun than last year!! We stayed seven days this time and went to the oasis five of the days and had a blast!!!! We found so many fun things to do around the condo as well as in Foley for the whole family to do. Cant wait until next year because we will definitely be back!!! Thanks so much Mrs. Jane for your beautiful condo and all the extra things that you do!!

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Guest: H Anglin (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

THank you, Jane & BANJO for a wonderful condo. Your place is beautiful with updated, beautiful, but practical amenities. Planning the vacation was a pleasure dealing with Jane and we appreciate her kindness & flexibility. The Wharf is perfect for little ones (ours is currently only 20 mths old) and she had a ball at the pool. It is definitely a nice place to vacation... we hope to be back!

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Guest: Rachael Morgan-Spivey (Wetumpka,AL)
Date of Stay: 06/03/09 Review Submitted: 06/03/09

The place was great! We took my 5 yr old son and he loved the Oasis. It was a wonderful place to relax and it was very family oriented. The condo was nice and clean and we enjoyed sitting on the balcony every night and hearing the music from below. I would recommend this place to anyone with or without children.It was peaceful and quiet and had all the amenities. It was a great vacation and we will be back again!

Owner response:Thanks for taking such good care of our place. It was a pleasure having you stay. We hope you will come back soon!

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Guest: APickich (Biloxi, MS)
Date of Stay: 05/12/09 Review Submitted: 05/12/09

This condo is wonderful. It's very clean and comfortable. The balcony is great...very roomy. We loved the Wharf and all it's shops, dining and live music. The Oasis is a lot of fun for adults and kids. We can't wait to return for another visit. Thanks Jane for everything. You were so easy and nice to deal with.

Owner response:Thanks for the kind words. You and your family are welcome back any time!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/19/08 Review Submitted: 08/19/08

This was the first time I had ever rented a condo from VRBO so at first I was a little apprehensive. The pictures and description looked wonderful, but reading the comments from people who have already stayed is what made up my mind to stay here. I have to say it was one of our favorite vacations. We usually stay on the Gulf, but it was very relaxing to look out at the Marina and listen to the live music below. There was plenty to do, and since we have a 10 year old and 19 year old everyone was happy. I can't say enough how beautiful and comfortable the condo was. Looking forward to next year!

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Guest: BFpdean (Saline, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 07/19/08 Review Submitted: 07/19/08

My family and I enjoyed our stay at this condo so much. It was sooo nice! Seemed brand new. Also, this is one place you don't have to go in and clean before you enjoy your vacation (If you are as picky as me!)! The pictures don't do it justice. Our youngest daughter really enjoyed the Oasis. Of course, our 19 year old daughter enjoyed all the shopping we did! Jane also spent a lot of time and trouble getting the payments to go through pay-pal. She is great to work with. We really appreciated it so much. I will definately recommend your condo to everyone headed that way! Thanks again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/03/08 Review Submitted: 06/03/08

This place is the best. The condo was better than most 5 star hotels. We had a wonderful time. The restaurants were great. My wife and daughter loved the shopping. My grandson and I loved the Oasis. We can't wait to go back.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/13/08 Review Submitted: 05/13/08

Just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed staying at your condo. My husband, my son (10 years old) & I visited on April 12-16, 2008. The condo & furnishings were absolutely beautiful. I loved the huge windows with such a gorgeous view of the Intercoastal Waterway. It was so relaxing to just sit out on the balcony & enjoy the view. I also loved the fact that there was so much to do without having to leave The Wharf. We enjoyed all of the restaurants we visited, & we loved going for walks at night & browsing the shops or taking in a movie. We enjoyed two movies while we were there. The Oasis was the best. Our son had such a wonderful time there. The wave pool & lazy river was a lot of fun for my husband & son, & I really enjoyed lying in a hammock reading a magazine. We would definitely recommend your condo at The Wharf. We had a fabulous time & hope to go back soon.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/28/08 Review Submitted: 04/28/08

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home with us. We were so delighted with the accommodations that we have decided to make an annual trip of it! The condo is in a great location and has a beautiful view. The furnishings are brand new and extremely comfortable. We were ready to move in! I would highly recommend this unit, it is perfect.

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Guest: Cindy McBride (Winona, MS )
Date of Stay: 08/30/07 Review Submitted: 08/30/07

Just wanted to thank you for the lovely time we had at the Wharf in your condo. We had a very relaxing weekend, either relaxing at the lazy river (my favorite), or just sitting out on the condo deck listening to live music from down below. We can't wait to come back.

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Guest: Mary Ann Hamilton (Greenville, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07

I wanted you to know how much fun our family had at your condo. The accommodations could not have been more perfect for our family! You have done such an excellent job in creating an atmosphere that is both elegant yet extremely comfortable and inviting. As I mentioned, our two children each brought a friend, and even though there were six of us, we each felt as though we had our own space (and TV selection)! We literally never left The Wharf! The kids were able to walk and each do their own thing. We never went to the beach or felt like we wanted to go somewhere different. We had excellent meals in five different restaurants there, and the boys had countless rounds of putt-putt golf, and the girls took in multiple movies and hours of shopping! Pete and I were just thankful to be relaxing and not chauffeuring! The Oasis was a real crowd pleaser. I loved the Lazy River especially! We will definitely recommend your condo to everyone, and I hope we can stay with you again next summer! Thanks for everything that you did to make us feel so at home!

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Guest: John Harper (Milton Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/17/07 Review Submitted: 08/17/07

WOW!What a great place to stay. My Son and I stayed August 10-12th 2007. Very Plush, Brand New,very nice furniture in condo. What a great view of intercoastal waterway out 8th floor balcony. Well worth the money.

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