Location: Island Royale, Gulf Shores Central, Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA (Between Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL, south of Interstate 10) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Beachfront Condominium
Island Royale is an upscale beachfront condominium that was build in 2002. It is located directly on the beach in the heart of Gulf Shores on West Beach Boulevard. The owners stay in this non-smoking/no pets allowed condo often so you will feel right at home. It has an oversized bubble-shaped balcony, which can be accessed from both the living area and the master bedroom.
The balcony has one round table, four chairs, and a lounge chair with a side table. Black-out drapes cover both sets of windows and doors. You can sleep late or open the drapes and watch the sun rise. The condo has almost 1,100 square feet with nine-foot ceilings, seven-foot doors, crown molding, granite countertops in the kitchen, and corian countertops in the bathrooms.
The condo has been completely repainted, and 20-inch porcelain tile has been installed throughout the condo. It looks brand new. This condo is not in front of an elevator so noise is not a problem.
The living area includes a sofa that opens into a queen-size bed, a chair which matches the sofa, a brand-new Lazy Boy recliner, TV/VCR/DVD, and CD stereo sound system. Sit on the sofa and look at the Gulf of Mexico from this fifth-floor condo, or go on the balcony and watch the dolphins playing in the gulf.
The master bedroom has a king-size bed, a large dresser, TV/DVD in an armoire, nightstand, a private full-sized bathroom, and doors leading to the balcony with a view of the gulf. The guest bedroom has two twin beds, a large dresser, nightstand, TV/VCR, and a connecting full-sized bathroom, which also connects to the living area. Look out the window in the guest bedroom and see the lagoon on the north side. Both bedrooms have great closet and drawer space.
The dining area has a glass top table which seats six and a granite bar which seats three. The kitchen is complete with every large and small appliance you will need: side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water in the door, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, coffeepot, blender, toaster, mixer, and can opener.
A wide variety of pots, pans, dishes, glassware, and other utensils are available. The kitchen has a separate pantry with lots of shelf space and even a place to put the garbage can. Also, the condo has a separate laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer, ironing board, and iron. All linens and towels are provided.
DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 10, take highway 59 south. When you reach the beach, turn right on Highway 182 (West Beach Boulevard). Go approximately eight-tenths of a mile, and Island Royale is on the left on the beautiful white beaches of Gulf Shores, just before you get to the Pier 33 convenience store which is across the street.
The modern yellowish-tan building has a white diamond shape on the front and an upper level parking area. You may park anywhere that is not numbered. Some of the parking is covered. Carts are available in the elevator area for an easy move in. Have a great vacation!! Once you get here, you will not want to leave, but you will want to come back again and again and again.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Elevator : 2 elevators
- Washer : laundry room with full size washer in unit
- Dryer : laundry room with full size dryer in unit
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed : Master Bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed : Guest Bedroom
- Convertible Bed : Living Area
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub : both indoor and outdoor hot tubs
- Sauna : located on third floor along with steam room
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool : heated indoor/outdoor swim-through pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with ice and water dispenser in door
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (2) : 2 grills with picnic tables and chairs located on first floor
- Deck/Patio : patio area around the outdoor BBQ Grills
- Balcony : large balcony with 4 chairs and a table along with a lounge chair and side table. Access from sliding glass doors in both master bedroom and living area
- View/Location
- Beachfront : unobstructed views in all directions
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone : 2 telephones and answering machine
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : wireless in unit and throughout building
- Other Amenities
- On-site security and part-time employee at complex, two elevators, indoor/outdoor heated pools, indoor/outdoor hot tubs, sauna, steam room, exercise room, restrooms located on third floor, conference room with small library of books on third floor, bike racks, outdoor grilling area, beach chair and umbrella rentals, handicap accessible boardwalk to the beach, full-size washer and dryer in separate laundry room, ironing board, iron, two telephones (one with answering machine)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed : Absolutely no smoking in unit or on balcony
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Mardi Gras parades, Fourth of July fireworks over the gulf, Shrimp Festival in October, Christmas parades, the Wharf in Orange Beach with exclusive shopping, dining, a spectacular Ferris wheel, and celebrity entertainment in an open-air amphitheater, Tanger Outlet Mall in Foley, boat races, amusement parks, water parks
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring: March 10 - May 12 .. $150/night .. $ 895/week
Summer: May 12 -June 23 .. $220/night .. $1290/week
Peak Summer: June 23 - Aug 04 .. $240/night .. $1390/week
Late Summer: Aug 04 - Sept 08 .. $180/night .. $1080/week
Fall: Sept 08 - Oct 27 .. $140/night .. $ 840/week
Winter: Oct 27 - March 09 .. $ 95/night .. $ 595/week .. $1300/month
Lodging Tax: 11%, Cleaning Fee: $85, Parking Pass: $10/car (2 car limit).
$200 refundable security deposit required on all rentals. Look for discount rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Balcony view looking toward the East - Gulf Shores Beach Front Vacation Condo
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- Master bedroom (king-size bed) accesses to large balcony with awesome gulf views - Gulf Shores Beach Front Vacation Condo
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- Guest bedroom (twin beds, TV/VCR) with private bathroom access - Gulf Shores Beach Front Vacation Condo
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- Living area (sofa, 2 chairs, TV/VCR/DVD) opens to balcony with direct gulf views
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- Dining/kitchen area has glass-top table that seats six and three bar stools
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- Fully furnished kitchen with granite countertops
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- GULF-SIDE VIEW TAKEN FROM WATER'S EDGE
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- Full sized bath with private entrance to 2nd bedroom
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- From balcony looking west
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- Western view at sunset
Traveler Reviews (1)
We will be back!!
Guest: Joey & Lora
(Lowndesboro, AL)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/07/11
My family of 4, which includes a 15-year-old son and a 12-year-old daughter, stayed at this unit July 23 - 30, 2011 and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The unit is nicely decorated and had everything we needed. The condo has a great pool and hot tub and is a very short walk to the beach. The description of the unit in the listing is accurate and appropriate as are the photos. We enjoyed having the twin beds for the kids. The view from this 5th floor unit is beautiful and at the perfect height---not too high and not too low. Noise was not an aissue. We used all the appliances and everything was fine. We cooked on the grills downstairs and all was well there. Ben, the maintenance man, was very nice and helpful if we had any needs. Weather and water were awesome! (not that we can control that but it was awesome) The only problem the whole week was heavy traffic and that is also out of our control. I would recommend working around traveling in and out with everyone else at the typical 3 pm check-in and 10 am check-out times on Saturdays. For food we enjoyed the Shrimp Basket, Bahama Bob's, Sea N Suds, and Pizza Hut. For entertainment, we enjoyed The Track, The Hangout and The Wharf. The beach and the balcony were the best for entertainment though. Would recommend this unit, and actually, we already have. Thanks for a good time. We will be back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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