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Private condo next to state park and pier-now booking for summer!

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View of ocean and Gulf State Park Pier from master bedroom balcony
Welcome to Rhys' Place!
Separate, private entrance for guests
front door opens to stairs up and living and kitchen to the right
Renovated kitchen with all major appliances

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs sitting room

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private condo next to state park and pier-now booking for summer!

This two bedroom, two bath townhome style condo offers private parking for two cars with a private entrance. This small, 18 unit complex offers a quiet place to relax at the private, salt water pool with attached tiki hut. Rhys' place offers a private grill for guest use, and three private balconies, all with ocean views. The unique floor plan allows for a sitting room downstairs, attached to the full kitchen, with a separate living room upstairs. The downstairs bedroom offers a queen sized bed and smart TV with attached bathroom (tiled shower). The eat in kitchen offers all major appliances including a dishwasher. Attached to the kitchen is a small sitting area with a queen sized sleeper sofa, a large smart TV, and direct access to one of the three balconies. Upstairs you will find a large living area with a smart TV with attached balcony. Down the hall from the living area is the washer and dryer closet and the master bedroom. The master has its own private balcony where you can enjoy the sunrise over the ocean while laying in the king sized bed. A smart TV, large master closet, and attached bath with tub and shower round out this amazing space. Rhys' Place is a short, 10 minute walk to all of the main Gulf Shores restaurants and attractions, and direct access to Gulf State Park beaches. Views of both Lake Shelby and the Gulf State Park pier can be seen from the master bedroom balcony.
Rhys' Place is a privately owned condo created to honor the life of the owner's 3 year old son who passed away in 2019. Each stay at Rhys' Place allows the owners to allow a family who has also lost a child unexpectedly to stay in the condo for free. Rhys' Place is intended for families who want to enjoy the beauty of the sugar sand beaches of Gulf Shores while enjoying the privacy of a small complex.
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Rentals are available by the week or monthly. Contact the owners for additional details.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Upon departing Rhys' Place, please follow the check-out instructions located on the refrigerator. We hope you enjoy your stay!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private condo next to state park and pier-now booking for summer! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Private condo next to state park and pier-now booking for summer!?

As of Apr 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private condo next to state park and pier-now booking for summer! on Jul 26, 2026 start from $228, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Private condo next to state park and pier-now booking for summer! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private condo next to state park and pier-now booking for summer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private condo next to state park and pier-now booking for summer!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private condo next to state park and pier-now booking for summer! located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park Fishing Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful condo!! Love it and would love to stay again sometime!! Thank you for your hospitality!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very helpful at check-in and the condo was perfect for our needs and the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hafizur R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location of the condo is great. State park & gulf shore beach are within 3/6 minutes drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Love the location... condo could use a few updates but overall it was just what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very close to beach and area attractions
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo was perfect! Great location and the most comfy beds and couches ever. Pool was nice and clean and steps away from condo. Plenty of linens and you could definitely tell all of the bedding was washed upon arrival. The beach was amazing and less populated on our end. We will be back! (:
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I are repeat customers at this unit and will continue to be in the future. We love it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We'll Be Back!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! All the comforts of home. We will definitely plan on staying here in the future!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rhys’ Place at Gulf Shores

What a great place to stay! Convenient to everything. Property was so nice and clean and just like the pictures. Communication with the property owner was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Home feel, had all the essential needs and the owners were available and very helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo was beautiful and well taken care of. Owners had great communication..condo was across the street from ocean. As well as near store's and restaurants. There was a pool too. We stayed an extra night. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely condo

Great location, accurate listing, place was clean and very cute
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy access to everything park the car and save the gas we walked over 15 miles each day exploring the area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Beach Trip

This property is great! Very clean and quaint. It’s a perfect location and the host was easy to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Simone V.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
I didn’t feel that they were friendly. Never offered anything other than what was needed. They responded to my first 3 messages (and one of them was a request for the code to get in and that request was made after the check-in time). My last message about “did you know that there was going to be building maintenance (painting & balcony repair) done while we’re here” was ignored!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daisy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

The location was perfect. Across the street from the beach. Close to Gulf shores and Orange Beach!! We loved the condo. Perfect for our family of four!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute & Great Location

Easy beach access right across the street, a short walk to the pier or Sea n Suds. A medium walk to the Hangout. Walk to Surf Style Market for any quick food/beverage needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay, location is 5 stars

Love the property. Super cute and clean and just as advertised. Beds were very comfortable. Loved the decor and the setup was great. Loved that the beach was so accessible, and being next to the state park meant it was not super crowded. Be prepared to walk through the sand, we definitely got our workout in but it was so worth it! Would stay again in a heartbeat and hated to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sherron g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gulf Shores Trip!

We had a blast! This condo was awesome. The beds are extremely comfortable and so are the couches. I usually hate staying in hotels/condos because we have to sleep on rock hard beds, not this place. They made the trip so much more enjoyable lol the condo itself was really nice, it’s modern and clean, it was set up perfectly for our family. My only negative thing to say (and it’s not the fault of the condo owners), they have what I guess is the “normal” walk to the beach closed due to construction. So the walk to the beach across the road is absolutely miserable. Especially with young kids and wagons full of stuff. It’s like a half mile of nothing but pure sand that you sink to your ankles in. That was the only thing that I can honestly say was the most “un-enjoyable” part of the condo. Besides that when they open the beach walk again I would 100% stay in this unit again. The owners are extremely nice and communicate very well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great time at the beach

Great location, easy access to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time to Gulf Shores!

We really enjoyed Gulf Shores and Rhys’ Place! Beautifully decorated and very clean. My only suggestion would be to update pool seating. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect Gulf Shore Stay

This was our first time to Gulf Shores and we will definitely be back, not only to Gulf Shores, but here! It was just as beautiful as the pictures, had everything you would need to a stay and was literally a short walk across the street to the beach! And the best part is that you could feel the love there. We are honored to be part of something so special and help to make this a healing place for others. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tokera G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed everything

We enjoyed everything. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staycay getaway

Had a great, quick trip with hubby and two teen daughters to kick off summer. This updated, two story condo was great for our family. Loved meeting the owners of the other condos too. Very welcoming and great location! Will be back!🏖
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by John and Amie Howard

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Rhys' Place was created in remembrance of our youngest son Rhys, who we lost in an accident in 2019. He loved the beach more than anything in this world, so we created Rhys' Place in his honor. Little pieces of his favorite things are found throughout the condo, including the color scheme, the decorations, and the pictures on the walls. It was entirely renovated and redone by our family over the summer of 2020 as a way for us to grieve together and heal, and it will be used as our second home in the summers, as we are both educators.
Rhys' Place will be made available to selected families who have also lost a child unexpectedly, free of charge. In order to offer this for free, we must rent the condo out to absorb that cost. Thank you for considering staying in Rhys' Place and making it possible for us to help other families who are going through an unexpected and painful situation. Follow us on Instagram at RhysPlace1.

Why they chose this property

This is a private complex with only 18 total units. Most of the owners do not rent, so it is very peaceful and quiet for families while still being close enough to most restaurants and shops to walk. The Gulf State Park is less than a mile away with plenty of bike and walking trails for the more active vacationer.

What makes this property unique

Located in a small, older, but updated complex, Rhys' Place offers a quite, relaxing location to enjoy your stay in beautiful Gulf Shores. The property is located near the state park and pier, offering a more relaxed beach atmosphere than is found closer to the Hangout, but still in walking distance to everything you may want to do in the evenings. The complex pool is large, and it is never crowded, and the complex is actively monitored by both permanent residents and security cameras, ensuring that security and safety are never an issue.

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