Luxurious Condo Gulf Shores Best Kept Secret on the Beach Island Royale, Gulf Shores, Alabama Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 36703

Relax in Island decor with queen size sofa sleeper and beachfront balcony.

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Location: Island Royale, Gulf Shores Central, Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA

Accommodations:  Condominium, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)

" Ultimate Beachfront Luxury and Relaxation ”

Each morning this luxurious condo begins with a breathtaking sunrise glittering across the Gulf of Mexico. “Island Royale” is located on Pleasure Islands west end where the emerald water and sugar white sand meet the Gulf of Mexico. Relax and watch the sunrise from 350 square feet of balconies overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico where dolphin, heron, and other wildlife grace the horizon. With the beautiful sugar white sand, warm ocean breezes, breathtaking sunsets, and the peaceful sound of the surf, it is the perfect beach location.

This tenth floor, east-end, Non-Smoking condo features three bedrooms, three full baths, nine foot ceilings, and is decorated in relaxing island decor throughout. The spacious living room comfortably seats eight and the sofa makes out into a queen size sleeper. The living room is perfect to relax in after a fun filled day at the beach. The well appointed kitchen is designed with all the amenities of home to prepare a quick snack or a gourmet dinner for eight. The dining room seats nine with views of the beach and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico from the large dining room window. We chose the tenth floor end unit so your view wouldn’t be obstructed by another condo.

An oversized private balcony with panoramic views of emerald green water and white sandy beaches can be accessed from both the living room and master suite. The balcony includes a large table and chairs, palm trees, and two gliders. The perfect place to entertain, dine, soak up some sun, or curl up with a good book. Everything you need awaits you for a memorable vacation at the beach!

UNIT FEATURES
**Spacious three bedrooms and three bathrooms with ample closet and drawer space.
**King, Queen, Twins, and Queen Size Sofa Sleeper.
**Spacious three bedrooms and three bathrooms with ample closet and drawer space.
**Four cable TV’s, VCR, and DVD players.
**Playstation, videos, books, and assorted games.
**Playpen, highchair, and guardrail for twin bed.
**George Foreman grill, crock-pot, waffle iron, food processer, and fully equipped kitchen.
**Full size laundry room with large washer and dryer, iron, and vacuum.
**Telephones with answering machine.
**Wireless Internet
**KEYLESS ENTRY WITH THE LATEST SECURITY TECHNOLOGY. All access is controlled by access codes which EXPIRE WITH EACH RENTAL.

BUILDING AMENITIES
**200 Feet of private beachfront
**Beachside heated indoor and swim through to outdoor pool.
**Two heated whirlpool/hot tubs.
**Exercise room.
**Sauna and steam rooms.
**Outside grilling area.
**Two large elevators with utility carts for transporting belongings.
**Beach boardwalk with showers (Built for handicap access to beach).
**Beach rentals providing chairs and umbrellas.
**Volleyball area.
**Beach chair floats, and toys for use in our beach item, recycle area.
**Bikes available for owner and guest use.
**Pier 33 convenience store across the street has most of your beach and vacation needs.


ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION
**Non Smoking Unit.
**Sorry, No Pets (Local kennels available).
**Adults and Families Only. No Student Rentals.
**11% State and Lodging Tax
**$95.00 Cleaning Fee
**$10.00 Per Vehicle Parking Pass
**$250.00 Refundable Security Deposit (refunded after check out inspection)

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• Amenities
  • Linens Provided
  • Covered Parking
  • Elevator
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed (2)
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (4)
  • DVD (4)
  • VCR (3)
  • Video Library
  • Video Game Console: Playstation
  • Video Games
  • Shared Hot Tub (2)
  • Shared Pool
  • Sauna
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill: Grilling area with picnic tables.
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Beachfront
  • Oceanfront
• Communications
  • Telephone (2) : With answering machine.
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Kid Friendly
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: NO STUDENT RENTALS.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Water and Amusement Parks, Dolphin Cruises, Several Golf Courses to choose from.

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Spring         Feb 28 - May 23 ..... $1300/week ..... $225 night
Summer         May 23 - May 30 ..... $1650/week ..... (Weekly Only)
Peak           May 30 - Aug 08 ..... $1850/week ..... (Weekly Only)
Late           Aug 08 - Sept 5 ..... $1300/week ..... $225-250 night
Fall           Sept 5 - Oct 31 ..... $1000/week ..... $160-175 night
Winter         Oct 31 - Feb 28 ..... $ 850/week ..... $145/night
Monthly rentals available November to March 14.
Holiday Rates, Shrimp Fest, and Spring Break are slightly higher.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/03/09
  Positive Rating
  Lisa Tracy , Madison, AL
  • I have attended the Shrimp Festival since 1993 and found this wonderful condo three years ago. I've rented it every year since and it is simply the best and most comfortable I have been in. You feel so at home and Kathy provides the best amenities around. The sheets and beddings are luxurious, Bath & Body soaps, Yankee candles, complete cookware and serving pieces. You really don't need to bring a thing because the place is very well stocked. Kathy is an outstanding hostess and great to work with. Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed.
• 01/19/09
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    The view is absolutely breath taking. We miss sitting on the balcony drinking our coffee and watching the sunrise in the mornings and watching the sunsets in the evenings. The condo decor is so lovely. I can't even begin to describe it. We have stayed in many condos and most put furniture in just to get by. Not this condo!! You can tell the owners care deeply about their place. It was very comfortable and you felt right at home. It had everything you could possibly need as far as being equip. The owners are awesome. It was such a nice surprise to walk in and find a card and hot cocoa sitting on the table. I have never had that. Even our children were excited by that. We were only suppose to stay one week. Because we loved the place so much we ended up adding two days onto our stay. As a Christmas present to each other me and my husband do a trip to the beach for a week every year right after Christmas. We will being staying in the Best's condo again. Tammie & Danney Mitchell
• 07/20/08
  Positive Rating
  Johnson family , Sparta, Michigan
  • We just got back from our wonderful, relaxing vacation in beautiful Gulf Shores. This condo is outstanding!! The decorating was very "beach festive" and comfortable. The view was stunning. I'll miss my moring coffee time on the balcony. Kathy was very helpful and accomodating with every aspect of our stay. The condo was so well stocked. Something to note, the keyless entry doorlook is very convenient........no keys necessary and you can change the code to personalize (makes it eaiser for everyone to remember). Not every unit had this but we SO appreciated that this unit did and that we never had to worry about keeping track of a key. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
• 03/23/08
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  Susan Gravlee , Huntsville, AL
  • I spent many hours searching the internet for the perfect condo for our family get away. This was it. The condo was decorated beautifully and was very clean. It was well equipped with everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable. I wanted something that would please my parents and my three teenagers. Everyone was pleased and all want to come back. The keyless entry was awesome. Thanks, Kathy for making this so easy. You were great to work with and we appreciate you sharing your beautiful condo with us.
• 03/22/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    We have had a wonderful time in your lovely condo. You have done a beautiful job decorating and making it bright and cheerful, and so comfortable. Your condo has been a great place for our whole family to gather with plenty of room to relax and be refreshed. We would love to come again. Thank you for making us feel so welcome!
• 03/15/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Another Great Stay! We were here last year at the same time. The condo is great. We especially love the view from the large balcony overlooking the beach. We love eating our breakfast on the balcony! Weather was a little chilly a few mornings but the sun was warm and out for most of our stay. There is a Pier 33 market right across the street and is great for last minute pick ups and souveneirs. This is a great family experience if you never have enough time to spend with your family or if they live somewhere else. We would like to come back again to the Island Royale. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
• 03/01/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    This was our first experience as " Snowbirds " What a great time we had. The time flew by to fast as we enjoyed every minute of our two month stay in Gulf Shores. The condo is beautiful, comfortable, and such a breathtaking view from the balcony. We felt very at home here. Our favorite thing was walking the beach and picking up little treasures on the way. Thanks forsharing your home with us.
• 12/29/07
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    William and Kathy, Can't tell you what agreat time we had. The condo was wonderful. It rained some and that just encouraged more family time! Thanks for providing things for our toddler like the pack-n-play crib. Ate oysters several times form Safe Harbor in Bon Secour. Yummm! Thanks for everything, we will be back!!! God Bless.... Hal and Tracy
• 10/26/07
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Thank you for a lovely place to stay. We relaxed and did alot of great things. Fishing was great on Friday. The red snapper we caught travels to Louisville Kentucky for dinner on Sunday! This week wass aspecial vacation with our oldest son, a senior in high school. We probably won't be able to take him on Fall Break next year because of college. We appreciate your hospitality! Jim and Janice
• 05/16/07
  Positive Rating
  Amy Norris , Potomac Falls, VA
  • Based on comfort, cleanliness, safety and amenities, this is one of the nicest condominiums I have rented. Not only was it great, but Kathy the owner was very wonderful to work with. I visited with my 4 year old and my parents. The house suited everone's needs. My father injured his hip the week before. It was an easily accessible unit and complex for him. He was glued to the balcony with the great views and was especially thrilled with seeing the pelicans and other neat birds that flew by at eye level. My four year old son was the one that spotted the condo on the internet. He loved the decor, dolphins, books, videos. Needless to say, he particularly loved the beach, pool, shells, and raft collection. The people that we interacted, both staff, owners and guests were very nice. Whenever I travel, I have to be concerned with cleanliness, pet dandor, etc, as my son has severe allergies and asthma. His health was wonderful during our visit. We hope to return next year! I appreciated the video surveilance and felt very safe. Ben, the maintenance man was very wonderful. I highly recommend this condominium.

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