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Castaways 7D

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Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Heated pool
    Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gulf Shores Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

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

Castaways 7D

Summary:

Castaways 7D from ALBVR has incredible views and is in the heart of Gulf Shores!



The Space:

This updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath beachfront condo is the perfect spot for your next family vacation. The unit sleeps 8 comfortably with a king bed in the master, queen beds in both the second and third bedrooms, plus a queen-sized sleeper sofa in the living room. The condo has recently been remodeled and has a new kitchen, paint, decor and high-end cotton linens. You'll love the space and the views out to the Gulf of Mexico are breathtaking. At certain times of the year, you can see both the sunrise and sunset from the balcony. Simply put, it's breathtaking. The complex has on-site paid parking, an outdoor heated pool, fitness center, a charcoal grilling area, and an elevator. One of the greatest features of Castaways is the location! Your condo is situated just a few buildings from the Hangout and a ton of Gulf Shores' best restaurants and festivals.



Outdoor Heated Pool:

January - February - Not heated, unless outdoor temps make sense to heat

March - April - Heated

May - September - Not heated, nor needed

October - November - Heated

December - Not heated



Please note the price includes the parking fee at Castaways.
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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

Property # 2970536
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. The Wharf and Tanger Outlet Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf Shores Beach and Orange Beach Beaches. Waterville USA and The Park at OWA are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Castaways 7D have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Castaways 7D?

As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaways 7D on Aug 31, 2026 start from $379, 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 Castaways 7D 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 Castaways 7D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways 7D?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaways 7D located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Orange Beach Beaches 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. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron and Jillian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a blast. This is a great location, especially if you have kids who love the hangout! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2026
Thank you so much! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the location and the hangout area—hope to host you and your family again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent condo :) plan to book again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 10, 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the condo and are already planning to book again next year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley F.

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

Great family vacation

Had an amazing time with my family in this beautiful property. Walking distance to so many things. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your family vacation with us. We are delighted to hear that you found the location of the property to be ideal and that you enjoyed its close proximity to local attractions. We sincerely hope that we will have the pleasure of hosting your family vacation in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Hangout Fest

It was very nice and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2024
We appreciate you choosing Castaways 7D to enjoy the Hangout Festival. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the property and its location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEX L.

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

Views

Great location with great views
Stayed 67 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 3, 2025
Thank you, Alex! We're so glad you enjoyed the great location and beautiful views. We appreciate your feedback and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carla l.

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

Amazing time

We absolutely loved the condo and the location of the complex. The condo was so spacious, and the view was incredible. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 10, 2023
Thank you for choosing Castaways 7D. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your vacation with us! We look forward to having you as a repeat guest.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. Condo could use some updates though. Overall, it was a good stay. There was a broken toilet seat and maintenance was there less than an hour after reported. Easy check-in. Good communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the amazing location and had a good overall stay. We apologize for the broken toilet seat and appreciate your patience as our maintenance team was glad to assist quickly. We’re also happy to hear that check-in was easy and that communication met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back for an even smoother stay in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Castaways 7D

Beautiful views and wonderful accommodations. We stayed with our daughter and her husband: Other family members also stayed at another unit at Castaways. I will definitely come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are pleased to see that you, your daughter, and your son-in-law enjoyed the property, & the amazing views. We will be looking forward to hosting a future vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devi T.

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

Hangout Fest 2023

This was the perfect spot for our Hangout Fest stay! Very close to all the activities and a beautiful view of the gulf! The refrigerator wasn’t working when we checked in but it got fixed right away! Will definitely stay here again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelly N.

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

Awesome location

This condo was clean which is a huge deal to me! It does need some updates and the layout is choppy. The location is great. It is walking distance to Hangout and many restaurants. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would likely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2024
We appreciate you taking the time to share your vacation experience with us. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the property along with the nearby attractions. We look forward to the possibility of hosting another beach vacation for you in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary

The living room furniture needs replaced, it has tears and worn. The property location is excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melanie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The space was amazing! The unit needs a deep clean and a few updates. The couch has a tear in it, dishwasher door was hanging when open, crumbs in kitchen drawers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with us. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the space, but we sincerely apologize for the cleaning and maintenance issues you encountered. The tear in the couch, dishwasher door, and crumbs in the drawers are certainly not up to our standards, and we regret that this impacted your stay. Please know we are addressing these concerns with our housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure they are taken care of promptly. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much smoother experience in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castaways is in an excellent location to enjoy Gulf Shores, park your car and walk to restaurants. We have stayed in various rooms at Castaways for over 12 years. This room was furnished about the same as others, not new but adequate. While it was quite clean there were some minor maintenance issues that should be addressed. In the master bedroom a door is hanging by one hinge, requiring an effort to close. Also the master bedroom blinds are torn, limiting privacy and need replacement. They are only ‘light filtering’ which doesn’t stop the rising sun from waking you, should be ‘room darkening’. The outside of the fridge’s door is covered in rust. I have photos but couldn’t post them in this review.With the above exceptions we completely enjoyed staying at this location and would gladly revisit.
Master bedroom door hanging by one hinge.
Torn blinds in master bedroom.
Rust covered fridge door.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 17, 2026
Thank you for your detailed review and for being a loyal guest over the years. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your feedback on the maintenance issues; your comments help us improve.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leighanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elevated did not work one whole day and we had an infant that was tough! The parking lot is way too small- the room was pretty clean on arrival! The size was great! Not enough chairs at the pool to accommodate!! The view from the balcony was Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the spacious condo and the beautiful balcony views. We do apologize for the elevator issue and any inconvenience with parking or pool seating during your stay. Your feedback is appreciated and will be shared with the property HOA. We’re happy the unit was clean and comfortable, and we’d love to welcome you back again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sophia

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

All about the view!

Lets start with the view which is the best feature of this property. The Gulf view from the balcony is top notch. However the unit was a litte on the dirty side. Socks and feet were grosly black from walking around in the unit. Vents were full.of dust. Fan bladesdirty.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 14, 2025
Thank you for your review and for pointing out one of our favorite features—the amazing Gulf view! We're so glad you enjoyed it. We’re really sorry to hear that the cleanliness of the unit didn’t meet expectations. That’s definitely not the experience we want for our guests. We’ve shared your feedback with our cleaning team so we can make sure it’s addressed right away—things like dusty vents and dirty floors shouldn’t be overlooked. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

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

Vacation 2023

Property was well maintained. Beautiful view of ocean from balcony! Only negatives I can think of was dryer does not dry clothes correctly. Had to put each load in for multiple cycles. The condo sleeps 8 but only 4 forks. Parking is very tight if you have a larger vehicle. This place was everything we expected and did not disappoint. Located close enough to all that downtown has but far enough to stay away from the crowds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay with family and friends.

This place was bigger than expected. The property was great. The beach was great. All the clientel at this facility was great. The only downside is the parking in the parking lot. It looks as if they tried to squeeze as many parking places as possible in a small area. My SUV could barely fit and the kids getting out of the back seat could barley get in or out while in the parking spot. This has nothing to do with the specific condo that we stayed in. Just the parking lot. We ended up forgetting a bag and was able to contact the company. They retrieved the bag and are sending the bag to my house. Great place to stay. I would totally recommend this place to anyone. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2024
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback on your stay at Castaways 7D. We value our guests and are thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed the property despite the inconvenience of the parking lot. We hope to have the opportunity to host a future family and friends' vacation.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deanna C.

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

Family visit

Location is great, beach is really clean, however condo was not so great. The condo was surface clean but dirty in other areas. Bugs in lighting, broken oven door, mattresses need to be changed The spring we’re going through in the middle bedroom blinds broken in master bedroom and overall needs a refresh and a really good deep cleaning. Pool was closed without notification and building itself needs a refresh. Overall the location is the best thing about this condo, however would not recommend until it is cleaned and updated. Epically clean the walls, there were stuff on the bathroom was that I don’t really know what it was.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 23, 2024
Thank you for your honest feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the great location and clean beach. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered with the condo's cleanliness and maintenance. Please know that we take these concerns seriously, and the unit is scheduled to undergo a deep cleaning after the busy season, along with addressing the needed repairs and updates. We regret the inconvenience of the pool closure without prior notice and appreciate your patience. We hope to improve the experience for future guests and would love the opportunity to welcome you back once these updates have been completed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only hesitation we have about leaving a good review is that it might not be available the next time we want to book it againAll in all, it was a great stay! Everything mentioned in the description was accurate, and it was even better than what we expected. The property was also larger than we were expecting. We were a family of 4 adults who stayed there, but it could have fit up to 8 (or more) very comfortably. It was a great location. Easy walk to the beach, and plenty of places that were walkable to go out for a nice dinner. The balcony was great, with the beautiful views. We spent the majority of our time on it when we weren't on the beach. There was also a nice heated pool to take a dip in after being in the ocean. The complex was midsize, and it seemed to be a good group of people who lived there, or who were renting like us. The booking process was very easy, and the communication with the rental company was great! They always got back to us right away. The property had everything we needed for basic supplies to get started, and it was well stocked with cookware if you want to make any meals in the condo.Another nice touch is that all the TVs were on Dish Network. Obviously, we weren't there to watch TV, but many other past condos we have booked use streaming apps. This made it handy if you want to quickly catch up with the news or ESPN before you hit the beach. You can't go wrong with this place, and we would definetely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2026
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We're glad the space and location worked so well for your group and that you enjoyed the balcony and pool. We appreciate your kind words about the booking process and amenities. We hope to welcome you back again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gale S.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexus A.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2025
Thank you for the 10/10 rating! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2025
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're so glad you had a great experience and appreciate your support. Hope to host you again soon!

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