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Things are different at the beach ~~~ 🏖️ Come enjoy the breeze!

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4485 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Things are different at the beach ~~~ 🏖️ Come enjoy the breeze!

Welcome to Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club, where you truly get the best of both worlds—the sparkling Gulf of Mexico on one side and the peaceful Little Lagoon on the other. Whether you're here to relax or explore, this resort-style property offers something for everyone.

🏖 The Resort
Enjoy a full list of amenities, including:
Large outdoor pool & hot tub
Tennis courts, shuffleboard, and grilling areas
Boat launch, boat slips & trailer parking
Wi-Fi throughout the pool area, docks, and beach

🌅 The Condo
Located on the 6th floor, this one-bedroom, one-bath condo sleeps up to four guests and features:
Direct Gulf views from the kitchen, living room, and private balcony
Lagoon and pool views from the bedroom
Free private Wi-Fi
New 70" Smart TV with cable, Netflix, Hulu, and more
The living area includes a queen-size sleeper sofa, and the fully equipped kitchen comes stocked with all major appliances. The dining table seats four with additional seating at the kitchen bar.
The master bedroom features a queen bed and an updated, elegant shower. For added convenience, a stacked washer and dryer is located in the hallway.

🚗 Parking & Policies
Parking passes are purchased onsite through the association
Boat/boat trailer parking requires a separate $20 pass
Linens provided (please bring your own beach towels)
Starter set of essentials included: hand soap, paper towels, TP, garbage bags
Primary renter must be 25+ and present a valid photo ID at check-in
No smoking / No pets

❄ Snowbird Friendly
Monthly Snowbird rentals available November–February
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✔ No Hidden Fees
Our pricing already includes all fees upfront so you can book with confidence.
We look forward to hosting you—enjoy the beach, the lagoon, and the perfect coastal getaway!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is on the waterfront. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Fort Morgan - 35 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Things are different at the beach ~~~ 🏖️ Come enjoy the breeze! 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 Things are different at the beach ~~~ 🏖️ Come enjoy the breeze!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Things are different at the beach ~~~ 🏖️ Come enjoy the breeze!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Things are different at the beach ~~~ 🏖️ Come enjoy the breeze! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I'm sure we will back next year dear in The cross country meet. It's definitely a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and the property was very nice. The only problem was the sliding glass door would not stay closed as the latch was broken.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Forrest K.

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

Just my wife and me

It was the perfect place to stay for my wife and me on our first vacation by ourselves in 26 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

We love this property

We always stay at Gulf Shore Surf and Racquet Club when we are in Gulf Shores. The pool is great and the access to the beach is wonderful. We like the location because it is away from all the traffic. This unit it well stocked, nicely decorated and has a great view of the beach. It is a great option for a couple wanting to get away. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Best of Both Worlds

Loved the location, room, access to bay and ocean. My favorite thing was to come back from the beach and spend additional time on balcony with chaise lounger. I actually read a whole book. Next time I’ll bring the spouse to fish the bay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brianna T.

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

Great Stay!!

I loved the condo. Balcony faces ocean. It was very clean with smart Tv in bedroom and living room. However, in order to watch tv you have to have your own netflix account or Amazon Prime and it's slow. But you do have cable. Everything was great and can't wait to stay again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Gwen C.

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

SG's Swimfest

Everything was great except sand on the balcony and floors. Bathroom floor needed sweeping between toilet and tub. Fan in bathroom also needed cleaning. We would book this condo again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Gerry M.

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

Bathroom needs help

Our stay was okay. However, the bathroom door lock did not work, nor did the bathroom ventilator. Also we could not figure out how to watch live streaming tv in the bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B., Ava, Missouri

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

Nice stay

The location is directly across from the beach access so it was easy to get to and that was nice. One elevator did make a funny noise once in a while but it seemed to be in good working order. I would recommend to bring Damp Rid. This condo holds moisture and the floors will be wet with out it. Other than that, It was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Review

Location was nice. Only one operational elevator during our stay. Room was very small. Property was clean, but there did appear to be some kind of mold on the cieling. Beach access was nice but the beach is very narrow in this location. Overall not a terrible stay but wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone I know for the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jason P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Outdated and grimey

The room needs updates , mattress and lighting. The lighting was terrible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tabitha A.

Clean and updated condo

The condo itself was great. It was clean and updated. The only issue we had was the property having pressure washing done around 11pm which we could hear in the bedroom on the 6thfloor followed by large equipment of some kind around 6am with the beeping backup warnings continuously. So to get to sleep late and be woke up early was not what I had planned. That's out of the control of this particular rental agency but perhaps can be passed along to the property management. Overall a good stay. Would have liked it there was a beach service offering chair rentals. Someone should bring that down to this end of the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

4/10 Poor

christina w.

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

Won’t stay there again.

Communication was poor with property management. The “new” elevator stopped working second day we were there. Mold on the ceiling in the living area. Sliding glass door would not lock. Washer and dryer did not work well. At least 2 cycles each time to clean and dry.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

William C., Jeffersonville, Indiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Extremely disappointing

The unit needs some serious attention along with the entire complex. The bed was extremely uncomfortable. Couch was the same the tv operations was completely out of wack. We packed are tennis racquets because the place is called Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club the tennis courts had no nets and grass was growing on the asphalt. Only had one elevator working out of 4 spent a lot of unnecessary time waiting on elevators. Some sort of black stuff growing on closet and bathroom ceilings. If I could post pictures I would. I could keep going hopefully you get the end result here….find somewhere else to stay! ☹️☹️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Margaret K.

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

GSSRC

Upon arrival at Gulf Shores Surf and Racquet Club, I took off my sandals and immediately noticed a considerable amount of sand on floors. No broom was available, so I wet a face cloth and wiped a small area in main room and it was filthy with dirt. It made me wonder when the last time it had been mopped. It was very gross! The rest of the condo was very clean. I did not contact Poole Vacation Rentals (property managers) immediately as I should have. I waited a day and half. In any case I emailed Angila Sarvold (who is in charge of housecleaning for Poole - ) about the condition of the floors and in reply received an unprofessional response. I can provide email exchange if needed. In the future I will definitely try to avoid renting any more vacation properties thru Poole or those that use Gleam Team housekeeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya E.

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

Beautiful place !

Loved the location and the condo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe Z.

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

Perfect place in-season, even better off-season.

For quality of accomodations, amenities, and convenience and accessibility of nearby activities, restaurants, etc, Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club can't be beat.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Good place

It's a small, but very nice condo. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Patricia L.

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

Life’s a Beach

Very cozy place with great landscaped pool . Has everything you need for cooking . We found black mold in bathroom, dirty furnace filter, and sleeper sofa bed had food crumbs on bed sheets.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Love this location!

A few issues but nothing that would prevent us from returning
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Very nice area

Good experience overall will defiantly be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

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

A great place & we will likely go back.

I can only say our stay was not long enougb.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emerite C.

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

Great Location

Location was perfect, pool was nice, and the amenities were good too! The bed was not the most comfortable but we still enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

William P. F.

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

Much needed break

Always enjoy staying here. This particular unit was nice and updated. Would definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

The condo is as gorgeous as the pictures.

The condo is as gorgeous as the pictures. The room was clean and well stocked. The biggest complaint we had was, everything stuck to the "non-stick" fry pan. Cooking bacon and eggs was a challenge. Time for a replacement. The bed and furniture was very comfortable, and the A/C blew very cold. There is a great view of the pool and sound on the door side. There is an unobstructed view of the Gulf from the living room and balcony. Crossing to the beach was very easy. Traffic is light in this area. The walk is very short, and the building has its own private access. The building has docks and a private boat launch on the sound. The parking lot is boat trailer friendly. We brought kayaks on a trailer and had no issues. There is a small beach for kayak launching, so you don't need the boat ramp for kayaks. It is a short paddle to the cut to the Gulf. Watch the tides. During an incoming tide, the cut is clear as paddling in a swimming pool. A MUST see to swim, paddle, and play. We go to the area often, I think we have found our new favorite condo
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

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