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Ocean Reef 403-Beach side - Perfect Location - 3Bed/2BA Townhouse

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Shortcut to the beach between building 7 & 8!
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Living
Dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9980 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Loft

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Reef 403-Beach side - Perfect Location - 3Bed/2BA Townhouse

*Must be 25 or older - no exceptions!*

Family friendly condo in a quiet setting with no one above you. Prime location on the BEACH SIDE of the boulevard in downtown Gulf Shores with walking distance to plenty of area attractions including restaurants and shopping. Incredibly short walk to The Hangout, Flip Flop Deli Shop, Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe, Pink Pony, Pier 33 (groceries), and souvenir shops.

No hassle booking and check-in with KEY-LESS entry! Please let us know who is coming and where you're from.

Low density beach side complex provides a fun setting for a relaxed beach vacation for a large family at a great value. The unit sleeps 9 adults comfortably. With kids you could easily sleep 10 using the pullout couch and/or loading up the bunk beds. The unit has reserved parking with two flights of stairs - no elevator. Being in a town house style will make you feel more a part of the beach compared to a high rise. Enjoy a side view of the beach from EVERY bedroom and a spacious pool area with grills and tables available. We have free WiFi, cable, and 50-55" smart TVs. The pool area is nicely secluded providing convenient family fun and a little more shield on those windy days!

MAIN LEVEL:
The living room offers a leather sofa bed along with two power leather recliners. There are two bedrooms downstairs and a full bath with a tile surround shower. The master has a king platform bed at 16 inch height making it easy to store your suitcase underneath. It features a memory foam mattress with a custom made farm wood head board. Both downstairs bedrooms feature a 50 inch TV, closets, and sliding door to the private balcony for relaxing beach views. The second bedroom has a queen bed. The kitchen is updated with modern backsplash and granite countertops. The dining room has a custom built farmhouse table.

LOFT:
The upstairs loft-bedroom is perfectly set up for a whole separate family. It features a king bed, a twin over full bunk bed and a 50inch TV. Enjoy wonderful views from so many windows. Conveniently, there is a full bath as well upstairs with a tile surround shower.

The complex has public/coin laundry facilities but we conveniently also offer our own stackable washer/dryer in the unit!

PACKING MADE EASY:
-We have a community sharing drawer where you will find trash bags, aluminum foil, sandwich bags, gallon bags, and plastic wrap. There is also a cabinet with basic spices which also includes sugar, baking soda, olive oil, vanilla, flour, brown sugar, vinegar, and non-stick cooking spray. For the benefit of all, we ask that you restock any items as needed.
-We provide all the dishes, silverware, and kitchen utensils and appliances such as a coffee maker, crock pot, blender, toaster, air fryer, pots, pans, bowls, casserole dishes, and pretty much anything you will need to cook full meals.
-For children, we have a mini crib / pack n play fully assembled in the master closet, Fisher Price On-The-Go Shade Dome, and a children’s high chair that can be attached to a kitchen chair.
-Beach towels are rolled and racked next to the front door. Please wash and roll back up before checkout. Two beach chairs are available as well.

No pets and no smoking! Parking $30 per car per stay. Covered and reserved parking directly under the unit with enough length for two vehicles. The complex has good lighting all hours of the night, a security/parking guard, and the unit has a doorbell camera. The pool is serviced professionally but is not heated.

We hope you enjoy your vacation and experience what Gulf Shores has to offer! You will not regret the unit and especially not the location!

Property manager

Taunya
Premier Host

Languages

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 on the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 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.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Reef 403-Beach side - Perfect Location - 3Bed/2BA Townhouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ocean Reef 403-Beach side - Perfect Location - 3Bed/2BA Townhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Reef 403-Beach side - Perfect Location - 3Bed/2BA Townhouse ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Reef 403-Beach side - Perfect Location - 3Bed/2BA Townhouse ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Reef 403-Beach side - Perfect Location - 3Bed/2BA Townhouse 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

blake b.

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

Awesome experience

We had the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Vacation

Loved this place! Beach and everything within walking distance. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Sand in my Boots!!

Property was very nice and convenient to The Hangout for an easy walk to and from the venue for breaks! Very clean and the owner made sure our stay was perfect from start to finish! Will definitely stay again if in town
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda A.

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

Girls trip!

Great location, clean, and plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

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

First visit Gulf Shores

Our townhouse provided plenty of room for our family of 7 total. Loved the easy beach access and the beach chairs and beach towels provided by our host.The kitchen was well stocked for cooking in some evenings.The pool was very close and convenient especially since we had a lot of red flag days. Would totally recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

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

Great Vacay

Enjoyed our stay. Comfortable for entire family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendell P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Over all

The floors could use a little better cleaning. Overall the place is nice. The only thing misleading is beach front view. There where a few units in front of ours so you didn’t walk out of your unit into the sand.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Great place!

The location was perfect! Would definitely recommend and we would love to book again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

erica r.

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

Awesome Vacation!

We had a wonderful time! The property is nice. The pool was great. The beach is within walking distance. Plenty of shops and places to eat around within walking distance also. Only downfall is there are a good amount of steps up to the condo, but we were well aware. I will take the steps than to stay in a high rise! Excellent communication regarding the place. I recommend 10 out of 10! If we come back down I definitely will be inquiring this place! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Family vacation

Kitchen was very well stocked! Loved the loft room for our kids. Washer and dryer was a plus! Location walking distance to all Gulf Shores activities. Beach was really nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvana M.

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

Great vacation

Condo was clean. The condo was conveniently close to the pool and beach. Taunya always promptly got back to my emails. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta J.

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

Cute, cozy weekend get a way.

Excellent location on the beach. Safe. Walking distance to many restaurants. Very clean. And we’ll maintained. It had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S., Pine Bluff

Nice size unit for our group of eleven

We enjoyed this unit as it was footsteps from the beach and offer a balcony with a good view. Also the owner did everything to make sure we enjoyed our stay. There were games to play for the family as well, definitely would stay here again and recommend this unit in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

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

get a way

loved our stay easy access to beach. Not a good fit for somesone who has trouble with stairs
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Slice of paradise

Beautiful location and a minute walk to the beach. Comfortable beds and lots of space. The pictures do not do it justice. I wish I could give it ten stars. Taunya was quick to respond and she reached out first right away. Top notch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall a nice place to stay

It was a nice location and we enjoyed our stay. However, we were on the 3rd floor (we expected the 2nd from pics on the listing) with no elevator. Daily we could handle this, but arriving, coming back with big grocery haul, and departing were not fun to navigate on the stairs. Also, we could barely see the ocean between two buildings. We were expecting ocean front from the listing. Again, overal it was nice and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea N.

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

Great stay!!

We had a wonderful experience! The condo is beautiful and the kitchen has been updated compared to the photos in the lasting. Some of the wall art and fixtures were quite dusty, which is the only reason I put 4 stars on cleanliness. That had zero impact on our stay as everything we needed was clean and well kept. They had way more chairs and beach toys than we thought, so we could have left ours at home. Taunya was very responsive and helpful with any questions/help that we needed. Absolutely wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S., Indianola, IA

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

Great Beachfront Complex

We loved our stay at Taunya’s place. The location was awesome. Being able to sneak back from the beach to grab lunch mid-day was great, and we were within walking distance to several restaurants. The unit had everything we needed for the week—and having in unit laundry is a huge plus! Taunya reached out on our arrival day to ensure we found the unit to be clean and in order and was quick to respond when we had questions (like figuring out how to turn on the overhead fan/light in the the loft). Thanks for sharing the unit with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARY W.

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

WEEK OF JULY 4TH

HAD A GREAT TIME DURING 4TH OF JULY WEEK ---NO MAJOR COMPLAINTS BUT CLIMBING 3 FLIGHTS OF STAIRS WAS UNEXPECTED AND WAS NOT THE MOST CONVEINENT .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Spring Break with teenagers

We had a large group, including five teenagers, and they all had a wonderful time they were able to walk to ice cream shops, and to the stores nearby as they were directly across the street or just down the street. We were able to walk to most restaurants that we wanted to try which helped avoid finding parking. It was a bit of a walk to the beach, so would recommend a wagon to help get yours items there if you were in a large group. The kitchen has all the items you would need to prepare meals with a Walmart within 10 minutes to get your groceries. Also had lots of sand, toys and chairs to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheronda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Too many steps and not clean enough upstairs

Sheet was not clean, dryer didn't work, trash all around the wash/ dryer. Dust buildup around lights in the bathroom. Too many stairs for older people to climb.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ada L.

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

Beach heaven

This property is amazing! We have stayed there three years in a row during our spring break. Close to amenities and restaurants. And the beach is literally ten steps away! The owners are amazing and are always so friendly and helpful! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Taunya

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My husband and I have been married since 2005. We have four amazing kids. We've been coming to Gulf Shores for years and just recently became owners. Several other relatives are owners in the area and we love vacationing here with our extended family. There are so many fun activities to do with our kids in Gulf Shores.

Why they chose this property

Anything this close to the main intersection (59/Beach Blvd) is prime location with walking distance to it all. You aren't paying for square footage as much as you are paying for location. Plus its on the beach side! You don't have to drive or walk your family across a 5 lane highway. We chose Gulf Shores because we love the white sandy beaches and the beautiful blue water. We have so many special memories with our extended family in Gulf Shores and with our own little family. We also love the family friendly, relaxed atmosphere Gulf Shores offers. There are so many delicious restaurants close by our condo and they are reasonably priced. Our kids have a lot of fun at The Hangout, playing mini golfing, especially playing on the beach, and swimming in the ocean. A place our kids must go every time we are in Gulf Shores is Souvenir City as they call it the Shark Store. It is a short drive to Lulu's and The Track which are a family favorite.

What makes this property unique

We love the town house style our condo has to offer. We also love the pool area is fenced off so our young kids cannot get into the pool area without us opening the gate. Our location is perfect with direct access to the beach, close to so many restaurants especially The Hangout, close to festivals, and a short walk gets you to many of the souvenir shops. Our balcony gives you perfect views of the beach, sounds of waves crashing onto the shore, and our porch gives you the beautiful view of our pool. We like having laundry access right in our condo whereas some other units do not offer this.

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