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🌞The beach is calling- Come stroll the beach for some treasures 🐚🌊

On beach with water park, near Gulf State Park

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Living area
Beach
Outdoor dining
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101605 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Three twins and a double

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

🌞The beach is calling- Come stroll the beach for some treasures 🐚🌊

Island Tower is the epitome of a dream vacation destination in Gulf Shores, Alabama. This is the tallest building in the area, boasting unobstructed views that set it apart. Centrally located in Gulf Shores, it's just a few steps away from the beautiful beaches and within easy reach of all the fun the area has to offer. The complex features fantastic amenities, including a Gulf-front heated indoor pool, a sauna, a Gulf-front fitness center, a large beach-side outdoor pool with a lounge area, a playground, a BBQ area, covered parking, two high-speed elevators, and 150 feet of white sandy beach. After a day of sun-soaked fun, relax on your private balcony and enjoy the view while savoring the salty air.

Island Tower 703 is an exceptional unit on the 7th floor with stunning views. The kitchen boasts modern cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and a drop-in cooktop. The master bedroom features a king-size bed, the second bedroom a queen, and the third a full-size bed. Each bedroom has a balcony entrance. The dining table seats six, and there's room for three more at the bar. A washer and dryer are provided within the unit for your convenience.

Please note that Island Tower is not a pet-friendly property. The association requires all pets on the property to be documented and registered before guests' arrival. Pets on the property without proper registration will result in a $200 fine for the owner, and the pet will be required to be removed from the premises, and guests may be evicted.

Additional Information:

Parking Passes are required and may be purchased upon arrival or by contacting the management office. A maximum of two parking passes per reservation is allowed (2 cars maximum).
Linens are provided; please bring your own beach towels.
The reservation includes a "starter set" of hand soap, 1 roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, 1 trash bag per trash can, and 1 roll of paper towels.
Policies:
Guests must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent.
Photo ID is required upon check-in.
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets are not permitted.
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For monthly "Snowbird" rates from November through February, please call to inquire. Plan your unforgettable vacation at Island Tower, where breathtaking views and excellent amenities await in the heart of Gulf Shores!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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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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
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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is on 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. Jet skiing, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances 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 - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wade Ward Nature Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gulf State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌞The beach is calling- Come stroll the beach for some treasures 🐚🌊 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 🌞The beach is calling- Come stroll the beach for some treasures 🐚🌊?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌞The beach is calling- Come stroll the beach for some treasures 🐚🌊 on Dec 27, 2025 start from $599.71, 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 🌞The beach is calling- Come stroll the beach for some treasures 🐚🌊 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 🌞The beach is calling- Come stroll the beach for some treasures 🐚🌊?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌞The beach is calling- Come stroll the beach for some treasures 🐚🌊?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌞The beach is calling- Come stroll the beach for some treasures 🐚🌊 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

7.8

Good

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 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Debbie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
These are not up to date pictures. I feel it was misrepresented.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful view, mediocre furnishings

The view from the living room is beautiful. Location is walkable to most places. Right on the beach. Aside from the master bedroom, the beds in the other rooms are not comfortable at all. One of the beds was broken (unsleepable). The mattresses in the kids room you can feel the springs in them. We let the host know about the broken bed and no one came to fix it. The TV in the 2nd bedroom is a box TV so satellite TV only and the picture was snowy. We let mangement know about this and no one can to fix it either. We paid top dollar and were expecting updated furnishings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SGC P.

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

We enjoyed our experience

The view was beautiful. The beach access was as advertised. Rooms were cozy and each room had a balcony which was great. We did run into an issue with very loud construction noise two of the four mornings we were there. The dryer never dried the clothes or towels the first time no matter the size and dampness of the load. And I would have liked a little more security around the entryway door. It was a wonderful experience and we would do it again. We loved the kids room because all of our kids were able to enjoy a room together.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

Beautiful condo

Great condo, great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

tammy m.

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

Island Towers loved it!!!!

We loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Family vaca in Gulf Shores

We loved our family vacation in Gulf Shores. The condo was awesome and within walking distance of the beautiful beach. Our littles enjoyed the outdoor pool also. We had a wonderful time and created many memories that will last a lifetime!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

Highly recommend

We had a wonderful stay. The condo was well kept and clean. We had no issues. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan C.

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

Gorgeous view!!!

Really enjoyed our stay. The room itself is really large, nice kitchen with plenty of supplies. Lots of towels and extra linens and pillows. Parking was tough, the spaces are hard to navigate. Never was able to get a second parking pass, so half of our group had to park across the street. The pools are very well kept. Did not check out the sauna. A great place to stay overall
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Very nice condo

Enjoyed our trip to Gulf Shores the first weekend in May. Great location, nice beachfront views from the condo! Very spacious and well-accomodated. Bed in master was very comfortable but beds/linens in guest rooms were a bit mushy and could use some updating. Would definitely stay here again...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Kendra W.

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

Beautiful View

This place is in a great location! Very spacious! The kitchen could use some more useful everyday items. It could also use some more comfortable furniture. Overall we had a great stay and the close location to the beach made the stay amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Sherry S.

Needs updating. Things seem rather old. Had issues with tv in living room

Enjoyed the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sheilah W.

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

Family Celebration.

The condo was neat and clean. The view of the ocean and beach was beautiful. The grandchildren enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor pools. The only negative was the internet connection was not very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Jamie P.

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

Great view and location

We stayed here with our four teenage daughters. The living room area is kind of small and not enough seating for everyone. For the price of rental I feel some things should be fixed in the unit. Great view and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Terri s.

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

Family vacation

Enjoyed the stay. Wish check out was alittle later and would have been a plus to have free beach chairs. And the TV in kids room needs to be updated. Was scared to plug it in .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Justin L.

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

Great view

Decent place to stay with lots of room. Sadly the beach access was closed for half the week and the outdoor pool closed the entire week. Parking is a nightmare in a truck. Need to make it mandatory parking in garage for smaller vehicles. Room itself was great
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Family Christmas Vacation

Arrived prior to Christmas to find amazing weather. Condo location is very convenient to local restaurants King Neptunes, LuLus and Poppa Roccas, food was great. Close to shopping as well. Used coupons for some dining and entertainment - local coupon book from rental office (go-kart / miniature golf). Activities on the beach were great. Whole family had a great time, plenty of space and complex was not very busy. Spent time in the pool and work out room as well. Will book this unit again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Janie D.

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

Great condo great location

Quick getaway for 3 adults and 5 children. Was cold the entire time but it snowed in louisiana so it was all good. Not sure why no one in alabama doesn't have indoor heated pools but the younger kids still swam. We bundled up and walked the beach. Nothing can stop us from sitting on the balcony and listening to the waves!! Had to replace batteries in about all the remotes and wash a few pots and pans that were put away dirty but other than that it was an awesome place to be. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sarah P.

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

Don’t book here!

We stayed here for a week with family, thinking the condo would accommodate all of us as advertised. There were 8 of us total, it is supposed to accommodate 10. However there isn’t enough seating in the kitchen area for all to sit. There are 4 seats at the table and 3 chairs at the bar. They advertise having an ice machine, they don’t, they have ice trays. Cleaning was questionable as we gave our son a bath we found old soap from a prior vacationer. Furniture is very outdated, you can tell whoever owns it doesn’t care about that and just rents it out. We won’t stay in this condo ever again and don’t recommend it to anyone. Parking is horrible especially if you have a truck, good luck in finding a space on the ground floor.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Kyle P.

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

Okay, but not great

The location and layout of this property is great. Being able to walk to the beach was amazing. However, many things were lacking. The furniture and decor are quite dated. The rug in the living room had many stains, as did the reclining chair and ottoman. Many light bulbs were burned out in the fixtures, and we had to buy batteries to replace dead ones in several remotes. Two plugs in the kitchen didn't work, and none of the breakers were tripped. The TV in the guest room is an old-school tube TV, which I haven't seen anywhere in probably 15 years. There is a bunk in the 3rd bedroom which is a cool idea, however, it looks sketchily built and honestly wouldn't trust two people sleeping up there. There were also several issues with the building itself. One of the elevators broke down at least 3 times, and at least one time with people in it. Several pieces of equipment in the gym were not functional. The security guard staff was very friendly though. All in all, we enjoyed our time but would like to see some of these issues addressed before we would consider staying in this unit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam T.

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

It was alright

Our stay was okay, but okay about covers it. The unit's AC was out for the first 2 days, which when they maintenance tech came to fix it, come to find out the filters hadn't been replaced in a long time. Dryer doesn't dry clothes in less than 3 cycles. Extremely cheap sheets / pillow covers (some pillows had no pillow cases). The master bed didn't even have properly-sized sheets / blankets. Remote didn't work for the TV. The kitchen was lacking some pretty common cooking utensils. The internet "works" but it's a joke. Feet marks all over one of the guest bedrooms which... idk it was just weird. The loft bed looks like it's about to fall down from the cracks in it. The door to the balcony requires a significant amount of strength to open. And we've never been to a place that required us to buy our own hand soap (among other things). Idk. None of these ruined our stay, but it just showed a consistent lack of attention to detail. Using the money from one week's stay, they could fix all of this and make the unit really nice. "Just alright" is how I'd rate this unit, nothing to write home about.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

bethany c.

You can find updated and nice places elsewhere. Need major overhaul before I would say stay here.

I have always loved this area. First time staying at this building. I was not impressed. I felt the property was not kept up and maintained. There were broken gates leading to to the pool from the beach, the paint was chipping in many spots on railings and the building, the showers from the beach to the pool were half working, the building WiFi worked half the time, the elevator operation was a ridiculous design and slow, the pool was not very clean and constantly full of sand, the overall building was less than stellar. As for the unit, that was even worse. There was major water damage in one of the bathrooms and the base was peeling. All of the shower stalls and tubs had mold growing in them at the caulking or base and not cleaned very good. The washer and dryer barely worked. The clothes came out of the wash cycle still soaked because the spin cycle was weak and the dryer took 5 times on high temp to get items dry. The unit was not very clean when we got there with food still on the floor under the cabinets and the huge fake tree looked like it was never dusted. We did not get starters of dishwasher soap and any extra garbage bags. We had a half used roll of paper towel in the kitchen and the same goes for toilet paper in all of the bathrooms. There were extra linens and blankets just stuffed in closets like it was never looked at or washed. The placemats for the table were covered in old food. The cabinets were broke and peeling. There was a gorgeous balcony and the most uncomfortable and mismatched patio table and chairs. And seating for 6 when the condo sleeps 11. The furniture was all very worn, mismatched and stained. The end table in the master bedroom was so off base it was tilted one foot and when we looked under the table cloth we could see they tried to piece it back together. The TVs were very old and awful pictures. The paper hanging on the electrical panel that said what to do if the WiFi did not work was no longer for the active WiFi provider. There were at least a dozen light bulbs burnt out in all the light fixtures. There were chipped drinking glasses for use in the kitchen cabinets. Most of the mixing bowls and pans I took out to use were still dirty with food residue and greasy. The front door was broke it could only open if you turned the lever up. It also had no tension left on the closer so it slammed every time it was opened. The Shore Thing beach chair service was the worst on the beach. Very poor quality equipment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Sheila R.

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

Great location, poor furnishings.

The bones of the property were great. I think the owner has not been able put anything into the furniture or decor. The recliner was beige fabric but was so dirty it was brown in spots. There were no curtains on the west facing windows which caused the temperatures to become very high, even in November. I was told they were on order. We had to hang a blanket up over a portion just to get relief. The condo is a great condo unless you are particular about how they are furnished. I would stay again, hoping the items that caused us the most issues are fixed.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A little disappointing

We love Gulf Shores and in the past have had no problems at other rentals. This particular property however, featured the fitness center in their listing and when we arrived we learned it was not available.. we chose this one over other listings due to the workout space and pools (outdoor pool also not available). We were also charged an upcharged rate due to "shrimp fest", which had been canceled so I don't feel like this particular space was worth the $300+ a night. It was average in our opinion. The view was nice, dryer took forever to dry a small load so I ended up bringing our laundry home dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D., Montgomery illinois

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

Magnificent

What a fantastic rental. Just overwhelming views of the gulf. Great location for walking down the strip. Kids had so much fun and loved the rental. It was so big that we never bumped into each other and 3 full bathrooms was a super big plus. Don’t pass this rental up best location and deal available with great management. Love Kim at rental office. She is so the best.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Misty M.

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

Beautiful View

This property was perfect for my kids and family. Short walk to beach and beautiful views from the balcony and living area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

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