Condo

On the beach in Gulf Shores!

Living Room with Gulf View, Smart TV, Sleeper Sofa

Spacious condo with large living room, separate dining area & also bar seating.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool

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Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Hangout Music Fest
‪3 min drive‬
Waterville USA
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

On the beach in Gulf Shores!

This 2 bedroom/2 bath condo is right on the beach, with wonderful views! This is a low density condo. It will get you away from the crowds, yet, it is conveniently located, giving you easy access to shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
This is a very popular rental unit. It has spacious rooms; updated furnishings and great views of the beach from every room. In addition, it has a large, private, balcony you will enjoy.

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Donna Ames

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If cancellation is received 30 days before the reservation date, and owner can re-rent the condo for the full rental price, a full refund provided.

If the Gulf Shores, AL beaches are closed, due to COVID-19, guests who have a reservation will be provided a 100% refund.

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

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. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
‪Burro Azul - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does On the beach in Gulf Shores! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is On the beach in Gulf Shores! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the beach in Gulf Shores!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the beach in Gulf Shores!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the beach in Gulf Shores! located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Gulf State Park. West Beach and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

31 Jul 2024

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

A great place to relax

We had a great stay! Donna was very prompt at answering any questions and helping when needed. We enjoyed the quick walk to the beach and the shaded swimming pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey K.

24 Jul 2024

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

Great location

Good family getaway

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole C.

13 Jul 2024

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

Excellent Views!!

Overall we had an incredible stay at this condo!! The views were great and the condo was nice and clean! I appreciated the use of the wifi! My ONLY small complaint would be the parking situation. Having an SUV it was challenging to get in and out of the parking lot! Seems like the property owners need to reevaluate that! Then we had to walk up to the street THEN we could access the pathway to the beach. Great GREAT place to stay!! The condo was niceand had GREAT AC too!!! We're very pleased with our stay!!! Tad pricey but I guess it's prime season for the beach!! Thanks Donna thanks for allowing us to borrow your condo!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael K.

28 Jun 2024

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

Location Location

Overall our stay was good, but not without some problems that given the cost should have not been an issue. First of all the property on the surface appeared pretty clean. However, there was mold in the master bath shower that my wife had to clean, there was a spilled bloody mary under the bed in the secondary bedroom, there was food under the dining room table and the pillows really need replaced they were disgusting to name just a few of the cleanliness problems. Secondly, the dryer was not working properly but the host had someone out the following day. Thirdly, the upstairs neighbors allowed their children to ride scooters thru the condo which made our time that we spent in the condo less than quiet. Thank goodness we didn't spend a lot of time indoors. Given that you have to pay a cleaning fee as part of your stay more attention to cleanliness needs to be observed. Our host was fantastic, she even called me on our second day just to check on our stay. Like the title says location location just steps from the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura k.

20 Jun 2024

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

Family beach getaway

My family had stayed at the Spyglass 20 years ago. We enjoyed it then and REALLY enjoyed it this time. The updates are classic and comfortable. The kitchen had everything. Bedrooms were spacious and bathrooms nicely renovated. The balcony was especially nice to relax on with amazing views. The property owner, Donna, is quick to respond to her guests. I would stay here again. What you see is what you get.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan N.

18 Jun 2024

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

Love the location

We have been coming to Gulf Shores for 43 years every summer. I love it there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica J.

27 May 2024

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

Amazing location!

Loved staying here. Closeness to the beach was the selling point! Very easy check in. Owner made sure to check in and make sure all was good. Great place to stay!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

4 Apr 2024

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

Great place

Loved my stay and look forward to next year. Donna is a wonderful host and the communication was outstanding. Can’t beat the location and the beach is only steps away.

Stayed 91 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

justin w.

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice place, terrible parking

Overall we were satisfied with our location and ease of access to the beach, and had a great trip. However, a few things stuck out in my mind. First of all the title of the listing “Renovated” is inaccurate. The use of high volume lighting made the listing seem like it was newly renovated, but in all actuality it is pretty dated. I think possibly the dining table light was new, however all the cabinets and lighting and furniture are all old. This made me question the overall value of the unit. I felt I was paying what I was for a “renovated” unit and it was far from that. Secondly, the parking is absolutely ridiculous. I witnessed multiple people falling off the concrete in their vehicles and getting stuck, 3 had to call AAA and we were able to assist others. It was more than tight parking, it was absolutely ridiculous. Third thing was, when we arrived and got our things in, the lights were unplugged and bulbs were burnt out, luckily found some in the closet. Also the floors had not been vacuumed before our arrival as there was hair and sand everywhere. There are no rugs in the condo to help catch sand coming in (and yes it’s the beach and I know you’re gunna have sand!), I swept up probably a half a sand bucket across the condo on our arrival. Overall we made it all work and had a great week, and I even bought a beach mat for the front door and left it as a courtesy for the next guest

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.

10 Jul 2023

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

Family vacation!!

The home is beautifully appointed. Very clean. Everything on the website was correct. Donna was wonderful with communicating with us. We very much look forward to returning next year!!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie I.

5 Jun 2023

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

Great little condo

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo is really nice and you can’t beat the location. My only complaint was the parking space. It was a little difficult to get in and out of with a Chevy Colorado. Overall 5 stars. The owner was super nice and responded really fast. We definitely recommend!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Richard P.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

On the Beach

Guests were friendly. Owners were very helpful. Making improvements on steps & railings.

Stayed 90 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley H., Birmingham, Alabama

6 Oct 2022

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

Amazing place!!

Loved the place! Very close to the beach - easy check in, everything just as pictured, beds very comfortable, would definitely stay again!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean T., Signal Mtn

31 Jul 2022

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

Nice stay on beach

Nice rental for the price. Nice location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

16 Jul 2022

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

Clean,and comfortable easy excess to the beach.

Only downfall was parking spaces were tight overall good stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

4 Jul 2022

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

Nice condo on the beach.

This was one was a very nice condo. As described. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

27 May 2022

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

Great unit. For the price. Great views. We will stay again.

Enjoyed our stay. Small condominium- light foot traffic. Steps to the beach. More adult atmosphere. Saved money on room and did some excursions. We will plan to stay again. This was perfect for me and my husband.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jayme A.

19 May 2022

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

Beautiful location

Lots to love about this location: the beach, scenery, laid back vibes. The swimming pool is located under the building and doesn't get a whole lot of direct sunlight. The biggest drawback to this property are the beds - they are not comfortable at all. The king bed swallows you up. The twin beds feel like your sleeping on a hard board.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

13 May 2022

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

Great Stay

We visited to celebrate my wife's birthday and Mothers Day. We were joined by my son and his fiancé. This is truly right on the beach and the crowds were sparse. Everything was just as described by Donna on their listing. Will stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

6 May 2022

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

Perfect getaway

This was the perfect spot for an impromptu getaway. Right on the beach, quiet and fully equipped.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy and Marc T.

3 Apr 2022

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

Three months of fun in Gulf Shores!

The Spyglass worked out great for our winter getaway! We only had one flight of stairs to negotiate. The condo itself offered beautiful views of the beach to the east and to the west. Conveniently located to restaurants and the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach entertainment district. The owner, Donna, was exceptionally easy to work with. This condo had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay!

Stayed 89 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

6 Oct 2021

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

Toes in the sand

Very nice and great location. Right on the beach--Not crowded. Would stay in this condo again. Owner was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tameeka C., Monroe, United States

6 Sept 2021

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

Annual Girls Trip

Condo location is perfect. Condo was nice. It could’ve been cleaned better. The living room furniture is a little worn out. There were sweet ants in kitchen, so you can’t leave anything out.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kortney D.

2 Sept 2021

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

End of August Vacay

We took a long weekend trip & was surprised by how much we loved it. We had never been before & we had the best experience. The condo is on the more quiet end but still close enough to anything we wanted to do. Very clean & met all of our needs. Very Accommodating!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

kristi m.

2 Sept 2021

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

Was just as expected had a great time

Enjoyed our stay, everything was just as described and loved being right on the beach

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

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Popular amenities

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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About this property

On the beach in Gulf Shores!

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

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Important information

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About the area

Gulf Shores

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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9.0/10

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

A great place to relax

Rachel P.

10/10 Excellent

Casey K.

Great location

Casey K.

8/10 Good

Nicole C.

Excellent Views!!

Nicole C.

8/10 Good

Michael K.

Location Location

Michael K.

10/10 Excellent

laura k.

Family beach getaway

laura k.

10/10 Excellent

Nathan N.

Love the location

Nathan N.

10/10 Excellent

Veronica J.

Amazing location!

Veronica J.

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

Great place

Doug W.

6/10 Okay

justin w.

Nice place, terrible parking

justin w.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.