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When We First Walked in, We Both Said, 'Wow'...

Beachfront condo with private pool and kitchen

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Sunset over the Inter-coastal. Looking out the entry door.
BEACH FRONT BALCONY !
Off balcony, looking east
BEACH LOOKING WEST
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61036 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
  • Place, Waterville USA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

When We First Walked in, We Both Said, 'Wow'...

And we know that you will say 'WOW' too, when you walk into this professionally decorated condo and, immediately, cast your eyes on the incredible view of the ever-changing Gulf of Mexico. The surf and sand will beckon you to step out onto the balcony and ' take it all in'. You will see an endless stretch of sandy, white beach. You will see and hear the rolling waves as they rush to meet the beach. You will see families and friends playing in the water or sunning upon the beach. You will see a golden sunrise or a glowing sunset. You will see dolphins swimming East in the morning and returning Westward in the evening. You will see a kaleidoscope of stars at night or marvel at a lightning show that an occasional thunderstorm over the gulf may bring. The picture never stays the same, but you will see it all ~ from the balcony of this corner condo of Driftwood Towers.

It was the view that hooked us, but we also know that you are looking for all the comforts of home as well, so we've furnished our condo with everything to make your stay comfortable. In the 2BR/2BA home away from home, you will find a TV and DVD in each bedroom.

There is ceramic tile in the fully equipped kitchen as well as in the dining room, living room, and balcony. Both bedrooms are carpeted. The master bedroom has a king-size bed with a window that boasts a view of the Gulf and a door that leads out to the balcony. It also has a private, full-size bath. The second bedroom has twin beds. This bedroom has a window that faces the Intercoastal Waterway. There is another full-size bath. There is also a queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room. From there, you can watch TV, listen to music, and gaze out at the ocean. The doorwall opens to a balcony that has a table and four comfortable chairs. All the sights and sounds of the Gulf are right there while you enjoy your meals.

The kitchen is well-stocked with all the appliances and utensils that you might need to make your own culinary delights. The dining area can accommodate six guests comfortably. Or, you might want to visit some of Gulf Shores' finest eating establishments, many of which are within walking distance. Bahama Bob's is right next door~best burgers, seafood, and tropical drinks on the beach!

For your convenience, the condo is also equipped with a washer and dryer, iron/ironing board, and a vacuum. All linens and towels are provided.

Driftwood Towers is a well-built, six story building(less people= uncrowded beach) There is a beautiful pool and extensive lounging area(you can relax and watch the kids swim and swim). Two outdoor showers and foot washes are available, as well as 2 communal BBQ areas. Driftwood Towers is located just West of Hwy.59 and is within walking distance of, along with the restaurants, four large souvenir shops, several other 'quaint and 'quirky' little shops, and a small grocery/party store. Since it is located west of Hwy.59, it is in a less congested area of Gulf Shores.

So... look no further. The key to this vacation get-away is yours.
Contact Tim and Vicki. We are quite sure, that you will be saying 'WOW' too.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

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 explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does When We First Walked in, We Both Said, 'Wow'... have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is When We First Walked in, We Both Said, 'Wow'... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at When We First Walked in, We Both Said, 'Wow'...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at When We First Walked in, We Both Said, 'Wow'...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is When We First Walked in, We Both Said, 'Wow'... located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 165 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo was just what we needed! Great view of the beach, short and easy walk to the beach, plenty of room for the 3 of us, well stocked kitchen. Tim was very helpful and quick to respond. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

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

Beautiful place

The condo was very beautiful, clean and gorgeous view of the beach, we definitely will be staying at driftwood again next year!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcey D.

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

Great condo

Excellent location. Right on the beach and great view. Pool area not overly crowded. It was a great experience. Will probably book next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie W.

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

Adventurer

was amazing i new if i needed anything i could call it was a great time . Condo was so nice just wonderful the owners were amazing thank you for sharing your home with my family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful View

Everything you need. Quiet. Friendly people, excellent parking, beautiful view. Working with owner was great!! Will be back!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Great time!

We lived the place and the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate W., Roswell, GA

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

Great condo!

Nice condo, well stocked, comfortable bed, great balcony view, and the owner is quick to reply to any questions. We really enjoyed it and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

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

Beautiful

This was a great condo!! Very easy booking!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Awesome spot for family trip

Great location and property. Unit was clean, beautifully decorated and well stocked. Owner was helpful and very good to work with. We were very happy. We had a great week with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

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

Driftwood Towers

Within one hour I wanted to go back. Absolutely wonderful place! Transaction went smoothly and owner was available for questions. A piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica M., Lebanon

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

Excellent Condo= Excellent Vacation

We were very pleased with our stay. The unit was very comfortable and accurate to the description. We spent a lot of time on the balcony taking in the gorgeous views. We have stayed in Gulf Shores other times but this was the first time we talked about returning to the same unit next year-- it was that lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Oceanview

Condo was clean king bed was really comfortable easy access to pool and beach would recommend staying there.. thanks Tim !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christee T.

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

Weekend at USA

We really enjoyed our stay at Driftwood Towers. The condo was neat, well supplied and maintained. The information that was provided about checking in was very helpful and made our arrival a breeze considering how late arrived. We would love to stay here again. Christee Terry
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Amazing view!!

We loved the view from the balcony. The condo is very comfortable and stocked with everything you need to prepare meals. We had a little issue with the TV. We called Tim and he took care of the issue very quickly. We highly recommend this vacation property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

Wonderful vacation

Every year we visit Gulf Shores and have always had our camper in tow with us. This is not the first time we have stayed in a condo but it was the first time we have stayed at Driftwood. The condo was great, Tim’s room in particular was absolutely perfect. Our teenagers walked to the Hangout EVERY night and they likewise enjoyed the stay. We will certainly keep Tim’s place on our “short” list of places to stay if we condo it again. Tim was on the spot with communication and we did not have any issues with anything so I can’t give a review on anything else.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

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

Couldn’t have been more happy with our stay!!

The condo was perfect for our family! Very clean! Plenty of room for the family to spend time together! A BEAUTIFUL view!! The owner was VERY helpful and quick to respond! The only thing is the pull out couch was pretty uncomfortable! The kiddos slept there so it wasn’t that big of a deal, we just laid a few blankets down for them! We had the BEST vacation and I’m so happy we was able to stay in this condo! Everything was such an easy process! I would say a 10/10 if your looking for a great get away!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

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

Week of fun in the sun

Property is exactly as shown in the pictures. Beds were very comfortable; kids loved having separate beds in their room; very clean in the condo; and we felt like they had just about any kitchen appliance/utensil that you could want. Communication with Tim was excellent. Easy access to the beach. The location of the building in relation to everything else in Gulf Shores is really good. If you are looking for a new fancy looking building/condo, then this is probably not it. However, if you are looking for a comfortable quiet place to stay with great value, then this is a great place to stay. We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Oksana B.

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

Enjoyable stay

We rented this property solely based on the reviews as it was a spontaneous decision to travel with no big plans. We had a good time in Gulf Shores, and Tim's property was close to everything and on the beach, of course. If you like cooking for your family, you won't lack pans, pots, etc., just make sure to bring all your spices and ingredients (Walmart is only 5 mins away from the condo). The reason for 4 stars for the Overall rating is because we are non-smokers and it took us 3 days to adapt to the smell in the condo. Since it's supposedly a non-smoking property, my guess is that either cleaning people smoke/vape or it was acceptable to smoke in the condo in the past, and the walls have absorbed the smells. So, for the first three days, we would return after our activities and instantly smell old smoke upon entering the condo, but we would be fine after 30-60 minutes. This is not a big negative factor at all because it didn't diminish our enjoyment there but I wanted to raise heads up for people who have sensitive noses for unwelcome smells (as we found out we apparently do).
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple and clean! Great view of the beach! Comfy master bedroom and lots of drawers for storage. Great water pressure and very clean bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean condo, perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect. Right on the beach, beautiful views of sunrise and sunset. The owner was attentive and accomodating. Would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and view is great. Overall building could use some general maintenance, but nothing major to change our overall good opinion.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we expected based on reviews. Loved the view and accommodations. Pool was a little too warm, but expected because of the heat. Beach was wonderful. Location is great. Lots of choices to eat. Check out and in was easy. Only problem we had was at check out where we were supposed to load the washer with dirty towels and start the machine, there was no detergent. Otherwise would recommend it highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly amazing! Great views, great location, great condo rental! Thank you! Look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tim King

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Why they chose this property

Beautiful beach. Lovely people. Simple life style. Excellent location.

What makes this property unique

There are not a lot of condos in our building, therefore, the beach is not the least bit crowded.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests