Reviews for Bella Luna Vacation Rental - VRBO 230250 - 2 BR Orange Beach East Condo in AL, Affordable Luxury... 5 Pools, 3 Flat Screens, 2,000 Sq Ft

Totally Relaxed and At Ease

Guest JoJo L.
Date of stay 12/23/12
Review Submitted 01/18/13

We loved staying at your place! First floor convenience!! Thank you so much for your kindness. We definitely will want to stay again and will tell our friends too of the great condo at Bella Luna. My wife said that this was first vac that she felt like she was at home every day. Totally relaxed and at ease. Same for me. So just to let you know how much we felt blessed in having your condo to stay in and call home for our family Christmas in Orange Beach..

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Absolutely perfect!

Guest Vashti B.
Date of stay 09/15/12
Review Submitted 09/25/12

There are no words for how beautiful this condo is in real life. It is tastefully decorated (no cheesy fish everywhere!) with beautiful amenities that make it both luxurious but comfortable. The 4 pools outside offer something for everyone - hot tub, adult-only pool with built-in benches, shallow pool for kids - and there is plenty of shade for those who do not want to bake in the sun all day. You do have to cross a 4-lane road to get to the beach access, but every time I went, there were only a few cars on the road. There was a maintenance issue that was being addressed before we arrived, and David (the condo owner) texted me to let me know what was going on and arrange a time for maintenance to be there that wouldn't interrupt our stay. We also could reach out to the guard at the front desk if there were any issues, and she was very helpful for the couple of questions we had. Bella Luna is less than 5 miles from anything you could need or want (restaurants, souvenirs, grocery stores), but isn't right in the middle of everything. If you are looking for 2 amazing, mostly non-kid restaurants in Orange Beach, go to Big Fish or Villaggio Grille (on the wharf). They are pricier than most restaurants in the area (around $40/person), but they have delicious sushi, fresh fish, and steak options. Definitely an experience for a good night with good food and wine! We also went to the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, where the Blue Angels practice - look up their schedule before you go, and try to see them in action! Overall, this property, as well as Orange Beach in general, was the perfect week-long getaway for us. We will definitely be visiting here again!

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Paradise!!!

Guest Susan
Date of stay 07/28/12
Review Submitted 08/10/12

We had such a fun and relaxing time staying here. Its an amazing property with the best of all worlds! The Bay, The Beach, and The POOLS! The condo was beautiful and immaculately kept. The owner of this condo made sure everything was easy about renting this property. Thanks again for sharing with us your piece of paradise.

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

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Fantablous Vacay

Guest Roxanne S.
Date of stay 07/11/12
Review Submitted 07/17/12

Awesome-that about sums it up! The condo was amazing the weather was great! Can't wait to do it again!!! if anything negative could be said it's that our stay was way too short!!!! I'll definitely vacation there again-prices were reasonable and you were not limited to any features!!!

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Beautiful

Guest chesson c.
Date of stay 05/30/12
Review Submitted 06/09/12

From the very first dealings with the owner, everything was easy and smooth. He was very quick to respond to all questions and provide any information needed. I was looking forward to staying at this condo based on the decription provided. When I arrived, it was all I had read about and more. The condo was very spacious, very neat/clean, and well organized. It is on the lowest floor so you dont have to haul your luggage up the elevator. There are several pools available on the property including one that is for adults only. The location is across the street from the beach with boat slips and places to ride your jet ski. However, getting to the beach is easy with a walk across the street through a private gate and walk way. I would recommend this property and would definitely stay here again

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Great vacation!

Guest Kelly D.
Date of stay 03/11/12
Review Submitted 03/21/12

My kids and I just spent a week at Bella Luna and had the most wonderful week. My son is autistic and he absolutely loved the indoor pool and being able to go from pool to pool outside, and walk on the docks looking at the fish and boats. Our unit was very clean and made us feel light we were home. There was nothing that was missing in the condo that could have made our stay any better. It was very clean (all of Bella Luna is kept clean), decorated beautifully and made me feel a million miles from home. Working with the owner and the staff there was such a pleasant experience. Everything was exactly as it was described and if I needed anything, I could get help immediately. With it being Spring Break and there being a lot of people there, we never knew it. Plenty of chairs and spaces by all 5 pools, never loud. I have stayed several places in the area, and this was the best run condo and overall establishment we have stayed out. We are all ready to go back!!! Plenty of wonderful restaurants and things to do with the kids on the day the weather was not so beautiful. I will be back and be booking at Bella Luna with this owner.

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FANTASTIC CONDO!

Guest Snowbirds
Date of stay 02/05/12
Review Submitted 03/05/12

My husband and I just returned home from a very relaxing 4 week vacation at this beautiful condo. The owner was great to work with and responded quickly to any questions I had from booking the unit to all the pass codes needed, etc. This is a first class property and it is equiped with all the luxury bells and whistles from the rain shower and magnificent kitchen, to the comfortable furniture. The deck is huge and offers nice views of the river and Ono Island. The management at the front desk was very friendly and helpful also. If we are blessed to return to Orange Beach again, this is the unit I would try to rent. Thanks again to the owner for letting us spend a month in your beautiful condo.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.

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Absolutely PERFECT!!

Guest John & Rachel
Date of stay 08/05/11
Review Submitted 08/29/11

We had a wonderful time at Bella Luna! From the moment we first made contact with the owner to the time we left, everything was top notch. The owner was immediate to respond to ALL our questions even the crazy ones regarding hurricanes since we live in a hurricane zone and Bella Luna is in a hurricane zone. He was quick to reassure us not to worry! The owner made us feel very comfortable with our decision to book this condo. When we arrived and walked in to the unit, our first response was “WOW” this place is HUGE, beautiful and very clean! The condo was absolutely perfect. The master bathroom is pure luxury with the huge walk in shower and huge whirlpool tub. The kitchen had everything we needed during our stay and the separate ice maker in the wet bar area was perfect for filling the cooler prior to going to the beach each morning – a definite bonus to have this in the unit! AND….the sunsets from the balcony of this unit were pure breathtaking. Bella Luna is very quiet….we never had an issue of noise from the other units or from the pool area. We had a wonderful time here – just wish we could have stayed much longer. A big thank you to the owner for helping to make our vacation perfect from beginning to end! We will definitely book this unit again when we return to Orange Beach!

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

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Luxury without the hassle…Absolutely Phenomenal!!!

Guest Mackaddie
Date of stay 07/23/11
Review Submitted 08/01/11

My family just returned from Bella Luna 101 yesterday. All I can say is WOW! It began months ago when I had an absolute great experience booking this room. It was so easy to book and the owner answered every question without making me fill as if I was a bother, the best customer service I have experienced on VRBO to date. Then we arrived at the location and the room was very accessible. When I opened the door, the room was far better than I ever expected. The pictures do not do this room justice, it is absolute luxury in my book. There is not an upgrade I could think of that was left out on this condo. The King Pillow top beds were wonderful and comfortable. Living Room and sitting area were huge and comfortable. Kitchen was state of the art and had everything you could possibly think of. Walk to the beach was a breeze. Pools were fantastic and not crowded at all. Fishing was great off the docks. We watched dolphins off the balcony almost every morning. Thank you so much for sharing your home with our family. It could not have been a better vacation, and the perfect room was a huge part of that. A+++

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.

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Wish I could live here!!

Guest Go Tigers!
Date of stay 07/01/11
Review Submitted 07/11/11

This unit far exceeded what was told to us. The owner was very open and helpful with all our needs. We have already started looking at other dates that we could book again. Thank You again for allowing us to experience such a beautiful stay.

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

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We can't wait to go back. Thank you Bella Luna!!

Guest Sun&Fun
Date of stay 06/17/11
Review Submitted 06/22/11

My girlfriends and I just had glorious weekend in Orange Beach. And oh my gosh - Bella Luna is like heaven! For a two bedroom condo, ours was incredibly spacious especially in the living/kitchen area - where we spent lots of late night fun together. We are considering bringing our husbands the next time - well, maybe not : )

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

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Family of four

Guest Kim
Date of stay 04/16/11
Review Submitted 06/14/11

Our Family Spring Break 2011 was awesome! We just loved it and the kitchen was great for cooking big breakfast and great dinners. The room sizes were perfect and we just loved the master bath shower. The beach is right across the street so it was beach all day and the hot tub at night. We loved the indoor pool and boat docks were great for catching crabs. The owner was awesome to work with and enjoyed the experience. The condo was perfect we will be back!!!

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

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Great Experience at Bella Luna!

Guest Rico
Date of stay 04/13/11
Review Submitted 05/03/11

Our family has traveled to Gulf Shores and OB area for many years and have always stayed on the beach side. In looking for a good deal, this year we decided to try the bay side and all I can say is wow! What a unexpected and nice surprise. Bella Luna is just beautiful and our unit had plenty of space and was very clean and comfortable. You will not find more responsive or accomadating owners. Thanks for the great time! We'll definitely be back.

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

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Cheer Competition Weekend

Guest CheerMom
Date of stay 03/25/11
Review Submitted 04/04/11

My family and I stayed at this condo because my daughter had a cheer competition in Pensacola. The location to Pensacola was great. The condo was very nice and accomodated our family of five very nicely. The kids loved the indoor and outdoor pools. Thank you for a great weekend!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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Beautiful condo

Guest Sandra
Date of stay 02/24/11
Review Submitted 03/07/11

I Highly Recommend this condo. It is beautifuly furnished with everything you could possibly need. The ground floor location is definitely a plus, so easy to get to. The indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and gym were so nice and clean. I cannot think of anything negative about this condo or the location. Plus the owner was so easy to deal with. We have stayed in this condo 4 or 5 times and look forward to our next trip. Thank you so much.

Recommended for: Girls getaway

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Beautiful & very clean condo

Guest Nancy
Date of stay 02/11/11
Review Submitted 02/15/11

We had a great stay at this beautifully furnished condo - the view was wonderful, loved the huge balcony and really enjoyed the indoor heated pool and hot tub since we were there in February. The master bathroom was wonderful also. I would recommend this condo very highly and will be coming back again for hopefully a week next time.

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

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Beautiful

Guest LK
Date of stay 11/19/10
Review Submitted 12/03/10

We had a wonderful time at the unit. It is beautifully furnished, very clean and everything was available that you could think of needing. Definitely will be back again. David and Josey were awesome, super easy to reach, great directions on everything, easy access to the unit. It was such a pleasure , the vacation started from the moment we first inquired about the unit. Awesome and breathtaking view.

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

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Hated to leave... WOW, just an awesome place!

Guest Hazel
Date of stay 11/15/10
Review Submitted 11/26/10

Our stay was way to short! Great bang for your buck at this place. Other than the rain and not having enough time, we were very happy with our experience. Especially liked the convenience of being on ground floor and view of setting sun from living room. A first class, beautiful condo. Will book more time next year!

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

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Looking for a GREAT PLACE to Relax with Family or Friends? Look no futher... this is it folks!

Guest Mac
Date of stay 10/04/10
Review Submitted 01/25/11

My spouse and I along with some close friends enjoyed everything about this condo. All the furnishings were top notch as well as comfortable. It's a great arrangement for 2 couples having a king bed in each room. Great idea! Also the distance between the 2 rooms made it very private for each couple. We enjoyed the sunset from the balcony. It was fun going to Gulf Shores for the Shrimpfest and seeing all the bands. I recommend this condo to anyone. I also liked the security of having someone at the front desk to keep tabs on everyone.

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

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Beautiful Condo/ Great Sunsets

Guest Came From Metairie, LA
Date of stay 08/26/10
Review Submitted 09/04/10

We had a wonderful time with our two year old son staying at Bella Luna. The unit is very large, everything is top of the line and very comfortable. The pools are beautiful and the walk to the beach is easy and accessible. We recommend this unit for your next getaway. We will return for Summers to come.

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

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Great stay--highly recommended

Guest Mariano
Date of stay 08/13/10
Review Submitted 09/15/10

Our family of six (two adults, four kids) stayed a week in August 2010. We had a great experience overall and would definitely stay at this same unit again. Both the building and specific unit are very clean, modern, and tastefully decorated. The building is located bayside, across the avenue from the beach. The unit is nicely equiped and the open kitchen area is spectacular. The master bathroom deserves special kudos. The pools outside and inside are great--the indoor pool is a great choice for rainy days. We are super picky about cleanliness, especially kitchen and bathrooms--and cannot say anything other than praise for the quality and cleanliness of the entire unit. I can only think of two possible drawbacks: 1) if you have small kids, it may be difficult to cross Perdido Beach Blvd to get get to the beach (you may have to walk a long block to the light); 2) part of this unit faces the parking lot (noise was never an issue but privacy may be). To resolve the privacy issue, we just kept the curtains facing the parking lot closed. You still get plenty of natural light and very nice view of the bay. Moreover, I highlight the fact since the unit is on the 1st floor, you have quick access in/out of unit and to swimming pool because you do not need to ride the elevator. Since we have small kids, this was a plus, especially when returning from the beach or supermarket. I also highlight the goodwill of the new owners. Prior to formalizing the reservation, we had a misunderstanding with the agent, and the owners intervened to resolver in our favor. As to the beach, there was no evidence of the oil spill that hampered our ability to enjoy the sea or the sand. Taking long walks on the beach, we would see an occassional tar ball or a work crew--but nothing intrusive. The beach accross from Bella Luna is wide and clean; sand is sugar-white. The beach was not crowded. If you want to have more privacy, you can walk or drive less than a mile westward to the state park. At this location, there are no condos on the beach and very few people. Finally, I also mention that there are lots of things to do in the surrounding areas. The Museum of Naval Aviation is superb. Don't miss out on the Blue Angels show; it is unforgettable. Kids also had a great time at the Flow-Rider in Waterville. There's plenty of restaurants nearby--but to tell the truth, our best dinners were "home-made" prepared at the unit or beside the pool at the barbecue.

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Traveler Reviews (21)

Totally Relaxed and At Ease

Totally Relaxed and At Ease

Absolutely perfect!

Absolutely perfect!

Paradise!!!

Paradise!!!

Fantablous Vacay

Fantablous Vacay

Beautiful

Beautiful

Great vacation!

Great vacation!

FANTASTIC CONDO!

FANTASTIC CONDO!

Absolutely PERFECT!!

Absolutely PERFECT!!

Luxury without the hassle…Absolutely Phenomenal!!!

Luxury without the hassle…Absolutely Phenomenal!!!

Wish I could live here!!

Wish I could live here!!

We can't wait to go back. Thank you Bella Luna!!

We can't wait to go back. Thank you Bella Luna!!

Family of four

Family of four

Great Experience at Bella Luna!

Great Experience at Bella Luna!

Cheer Competition Weekend

Cheer Competition Weekend

Beautiful condo

Beautiful condo

Beautiful & very clean condo

Beautiful & very clean condo

Beautiful

Beautiful

Hated to leave... WOW, just an awesome place!

Hated to leave... WOW, just an awesome place!

Looking for a GREAT PLACE to Relax with Family or Friends? Look no futher... this is it folks!

Looking for a GREAT PLACE to Relax with Family or Friends? Look no futher... this is it folks!

Beautiful Condo/ Great Sunsets

Beautiful Condo/ Great Sunsets

Great stay--highly recommended

Great stay--highly recommended