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Island Winds East 408

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6821 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Island Winds East 408

Summary:

Come enjoy incredible views in the best location on the beach. Gorgeous condo!!!



The Space:

Welcome to Island Winds East #408 – Your Perfect Beach Getaway!



Beautiful updates and incredible views!!!!



Looking for the ideal vacation spot? Look no further! Island Winds East 408 is a beautiful 2BR/2BA beachfront condo that offers breathtaking views of the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the pristine white sand beaches that Gulf Shores is known for. The condo comfortably sleeps 6, with a king bed in the master bedroom, two twin beds in the guest bedroom, and a queen-sized sleeper sofa in the living room. The master bedroom features a brand-new memory foam mattress for a restful night's sleep. The condo is also equipped with a fully stocked kitchen, a private balcony, a washer and dryer, and high-quality cotton linens for added comfort.



Island Winds East is the best location on the beach. Located at the very beginning of West Beach Boulevard, you’re just steps away from the heart of town. From the Beach Volleyball Championships and The Hangout Music Festival to the Shrimp Festival and Gulf Shores’ main public beach, everything you want to experience is right outside your door. Plus, with numerous restaurants, shops, and nightlife within walking distance, the location couldn’t be more perfect.



Inside, the condo is just as impressive. With stunning views that might make you want to simply relax and gaze at the scenery, you'll also find an updated kitchen, elegant granite countertops, and tasteful decor throughout. The pictures speak for themselves—this is the ideal place to unwind and enjoy a relaxing retreat.



Complex Amenities:  Outdoor pool (heated seasonally in the spring and fall), charcoal grilling area, a gazebo, a beach boardwalk, and a fitness center.



Parking is limited to one (1) car. You will receive an email in advance of your arrival to register and pay for your $50 parking pass. If you do not receive it, please let us know. You must complete this step in advance of your arrival. The price will increase to $60 per HOA if you don't purchase in advance of arrival. Upon arrival, you will need to visit the Island Winds East front desk to pick up your parking pass. This price can change at any time, without notice. Please NO boats, trailers, or RVs.



Island Winds East #408 is truly a dream vacation spot—book your stay today and start making unforgettable memories!



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wade Ward Nature Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulf State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Winds East 408 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Winds East 408?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Winds East 408 on Aug 31, 2026 start from $341, 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 Island Winds East 408 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 Island Winds East 408?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Winds East 408?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Winds East 408 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach, and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice place to stay! view of the gulf was beautiful! enjoyed being able to walk to restaurants, shops, bars, coffee shops!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay couldn’t have been better. The check in process was seamless. We had a wonderful 2 weeks. Swimming in the pool and walking along the beach were our favorite activities. Of course, the balcony view was beautiful so we spent a lot of time there too. It was just the two of us, and we found the master bed was extremely comfortable. Everything was great! Thank you for sharing your condo.
Beautiful view from the balcony
Sunrise from the balcony
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was excellent. The condo was clean and very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fantastic place to stay. room is very nice. restaurants are within walking distance. pool nice and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the view from the balcony. We arrived very late, had our room code so no problem. Got our parking sticker the next morning. The only problem we had was that the stay was not long enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo itself was very nice, and the location couldn’t have been better. We did run into two minor issues during our stay:1. Staying in the East building meant we didn’t have access to the gym, though we made up for it by taking daily walks.2. We loved the idea of relaxing on the balcony, but nearby smokers made it difficult to sit outside for long since the smoke drifted directly onto our balcony.Aside from those things, we truly had a wonderful vacation and enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Birthday and Mothers Day

We came to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GARY C.

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

Shrimpfest

We stay in Island Winds every year for Shrimpfest. This was very nice and as advertised
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda T.

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

Spring break 24

We loved the condo it exceeded our expectation the beds were comfortable and the view was beautiful and everything was very clean. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was beautiful! It was clean, updated and was in the perfect location! The kitchen had everything we needed. They even supplied coffee filters. Our view was amazing! The girls could walk to The Hangout. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Great location!

Great location. Easy access to beach and either a short walk or quick drive to plenty of food options. Property was clean, stocked with dishes, and everything in working order. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great for most of our stay, but it comes with the time of year. We would definitely stay again otherwise!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malissa B.

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

Perfect winter getaway

Very nice condo with a beautiful view of the beach and gulf. We enjoyed walking on the beach and watching dolphins playing in the water. The bed was very comfortable. All the dining chairs were very tall which made it a little uncomfortable for us older people, but we had a great stay never the less.
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

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

Enjoyed!

We had a great time! No wait for elevators! Clean place! We did fight with gnats in the kitchen for our whole stay, but overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Excellent location and clean facilities Only negative is the kitchen layout is horrible and it’s not very functional. Couldn’t open oven door all the way , it was hitting another cabinet knob
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

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

Great location

Great location, everything as expected. Only difficult issue was the tv. It went in and out of having channels available for watching. Would recommend the owner invest in a streaming service vs satellite; it may be more reliable?
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

Senior Year Spring Break 2023

Senior year spring break trip with my husband, son and his friend. The location and condo was perfect. The condo was nice with modern upgrades, with the perfect seating while watching whales in the mornings on the deck facing the ocean. Walking distance to the, “hang out” for the boys and across the street from a fun little Italian spot, called “Laura’s”. Live music at both locations. Only downside was, the timing of our trip was 50 degrees…other than that—was a relaxing short trip from normal life.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelia M.

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

Mardi Gras

The condo was very nice ! Exactly what we needed!Only problem main bathroom only started us with half a roll of toilet paper. I know we had to furnish after I thought a roll. 3 women need at least a roll.We were not planning on going anywhere we first arrived. I’m sure it was a over look by house keeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ashley M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Stay

Was very dirty and tvs did not work, beds about to fall apart. Not what was listed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rebecca S.

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

Gulf Shores Condo

The view is absolutely amazing! Unit was decent and clean and stocked with plenty of dishes and working appliances. A unit close by above us was being worked on causing very loud noises during the day. Cutting of material took place in the parking lot and got dust all over our vehicle. We had to hunt down a car wash to clean it. We reported both of these incidents to the office at the property. The toilet was loose in the master bathroom when we arrived and we reported it for attention needed. The bathroom sinks drained slowly and we reported these as well to ALBVR.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Short but sweet

Condo was great. The ck in people were not very friendly. TV in the spare bedroom didn't work and the lady at the front desk was no help. The cleaning crew didn't do a very good job. So we cleaned and ran the vacuum our selves.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Krista B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Average

Great location and the condo fit our needs. Overall, it was a fabulous stay and there were no major issues requiring a call for repair; however, the following things need maintenance attention (nothing that ruined our stay but small things that affect the listing): master bedroom shower knobs are falling off, no dresser in master bedroom, missing HDMI cable in twin bed room so TV didn’t work, mirror in master bedroom needs replaced as the design doesn’t allow an average height person or taller to see unless bending down, twin beds are extremely creaky with every slight movement due to the headboard being attached at the wrong height. Also, in the listing it says that there is a fitness room available. When we asked where it was, we were told we couldn’t use it unless we were in the other building (Island Winds west). This was misleading.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Family vacation

This was the first vacation we have had in years. The condo was very clean ans a great location. The staff was very helpful and polite. Great parking! The condo was smaller than it looked in the picture but very nice. Will stay here again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great View, Some Disappointments

Staying on the beach was fabulous. We loved watching the birds and dolphins right outside our windows and balcony. It made up for some of the shortcomings of our visit. First impression in the living room was that the area rug was dirty. I think and hope the color is just a dirty gray, but it was a bit off-putting. Unpacking was challenging, as there is no dresser in the master bedroom. The unit was quiet at night until at some point between 3:30 and 4:30 a.m. when very loud BEEP BEEP BEEPing noise was made. It’s the noise made when a truck is in reverse. It went on and on and happened almost every morning, sometimes closer to 3:30, others at 4 or 4:30. We never figured out what was going on at that hour, but it was very disturbing. It would be worth asking if the beeping happens all the time. The washing machine was broken when we got there. We didn’t get a replacement until two weeks later, so had to use local laundromats. The new replacement unit worked fine, and the management company gave us a credit for the inconvenience. There are good restaurants that are nearby, and the beach is wonderful. Pool wasn’t heated, so we never used it, as the weather was very chilly most of the time we were there.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri P.

Liked: Location

Excellent Location

This condo had an excellent view and location. It was convenient for time on the beach as well as dining out. Everything was within walking distance or a short drive, which was a big plus. The condo itself was okay and worked well space-wise for two couples, but don’t expect much in the way of amenities. We reported a broken glass table top upon our arrival and an unpleasant smell in the kitchen. The communication with the managing company was slow and at times did not address my questions. If you simply need a place to shower and sleep, this place is for you! If you are looking for a rental that is well-stocked and homey, then look elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie F.

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

Great location on the beach

Except for a few details, this was a great property to stay at .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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