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Gulf Front Ground Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL!

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Miscellaneous
Beach/ocean view
Beautiful view from our deck with plywood furniture
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

beachside bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gulf Front Ground Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL!

Please note, VRBO now has a SERVICE FEE that they charge guests, which is not our fee and we see none of that money. ALSO the CITY of GULF SHORES is implementing an additional lodging TAX on rentals. As owners, we don't agree with this but beach rentals are an easy target to TAX by the government without backlash from residents because it's not a tax on everyone. Just a select group. Wanted to be clear with guests about that...Our 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is on the ground floor of a low density complex. The beach view is grand from our balcony… right in front of you as you walk onto the balcony! Feels like you can reach out and touch the sand!!

This complex is one of Gulf Shores’ most popular rental complexes, with affordable rates, convenience of walking to restaurants/shopping and DIRECT gulf -front condos.

The living room has floor to ceiling sliding glass doors showing a stunning view of the sugar sand beach and sparkling blue waves. From the balcony you will enjoy watching the activities on the beach, the red sunset or taking a nap listening to the methodical rolling of waves against the shore.

The master bedroom has a queen size bed and a private bath. There is a flat screen TV with cable. The TV is wall mounted, which makes easy viewing from bed.

The second bedroom has a beautiful view of the beach through the double windows! It also has a queen size bed and a flat screen TV with cable.

The living room has a large flat screen smart TV with cable. There is also a queen sleeper sofa.

The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could want, the dining area has seating for four.

The sparkling pool is located on the north side of the complex, which keeps sand and debris from blowing into it constantly. It has plenty of seating for laying out in the sun or watching the kids swim.

The Island Shores complex is a low density, family oriented facility with only 59 units in a building with 6 floors. It is located in the heart of Gulf Shores, with shopping, Alabama State Fishing Pier, restaurants, fresh seafood markets and much more all within walking distance of the unit. Sea and Suds is a wonderful restaurant on the beach within a stone’s throw of our complex.

No smoking in the unit or on the balcony and no pets inside the unit or on the property at Island Shores!

There is a drink vending machine, a coin/card operated laundry and of course an elevator and luggage carts for your convenience.

The Complex is within a short drive of several grocery stores (including a Wal -Mart Supercenter), pharmacies, package stores, movie rentals, spas, deep sea fishing charters, movie theaters, golf courses, water parks, mini golf, the Tanger Outlet Mall in Foley, Gulf Shores State Park, the Alabama Birding Trail and Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge.

History buffs can ride out to Fort Morgan State Park, built in 1834 and heavily used during the civil war. For those that want to visit her sister fort across Mobile Bay, Fort Gaines, they can take the interesting ride on the car ferry over to Dauphin Island! Makes a great day trip!

For those that have never experienced the night life on the beach, you are in for a wonderful time. There are many night clubs in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The Pink Pony and The Hangout are a half mile from our condo. Live Bait is a popular spot in Orange Beach. All have live music most of the time. One of the best places to experience the Gulf Coast nightlife and meet people ages 18 to 80 is the world famous roadhouse, the Florabama Lounge. Located right on the Alabama/Florida line, the Florabama has beach access, great food and some of the best live music around, but don’t take the kids past 6 pm… unless they are at least 18 years old!

Island Shores is only an hour away from Mobile Alabama, 30 minutes from Pensacola Florida, and 10 minutes from Foley, Alabama. Located directly on the beach at 421 East Beach Blvd, ½ half mile east of where 59 ends at the public beach in Gulf Shores. From I-10, take highway 59 to Gulf Shores and take a left on East Beach Blvd, then go ½ mile and Island Shores is on the right. From the Foley Beach Express, after going through the toll bridge keep going straight until you dead end into Canal Road, then take a right and follow it to 59 and take another left, then when 59 dead ends at the beach take another left and go ½ mile and Island Shores is on your left.

We have a total of 7 condos available in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. Six are at island Shores. Check out our 5th floor unit at Island Shores at VRBO #555510. Our 4th floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #601060. We also have two 2nd floor units at Island Shores that are right beside each other VRBO #555508 (254) and VRBO #2184207 (253). Our 3rd floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #3190368. We also have a 3 bedroom unit at the Phoenix X (right beside the Florabama). It is VRBO #3204231. To view any of these other VRBO listings, just type in the VRBO listing number above into the search line in VRBO.

Minimum rental age for this unit is 21.

Hope you enjoy your stay!!

Property manager

Jeff & Judy Thurmond
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Beach view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
No Smoking in the unit or on the balcony
Please be sure to read the Island Shores Condo Rules & Regulations at the end of the Rental Agreement.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front Ground Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gulf Front Ground Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front Ground Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front Ground Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front Ground Floor 2br/2ba Condo CLOSE TO PARKING, BEACH, and POOL! 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 Orange Beach Beaches. Gulf State Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Stunning and perfect location

Excellent view, perfect location, and terrific amenities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego C.

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

Just great!!!

Very clean and organized, right on the sand dunes….2 minute walk to the water! Very pleasant.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

aleisha g.

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

Spring Break

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean and the place made a perfect stay for my boyfriend and I! Just a few feet away from the beach. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter G.

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

Perfect for Young Kids

The location of this condo was perfect for being able to come and go from the beach as needed. Instead of having to pack meals to the beach we could just walk back to the condo to eat and be right back on the beach after. Everything about check in and check out were seamless and Judy was very easy to get ahold of. Many of the restaurants that we tried were based on recommendations from her. This is definitely somewhere we would stay again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tom P.

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

Short snowbird getaway

Liked the property, beach access location. Plenty of kitchen furnishings. Listing accurate regarding supplies, etc. only real issue we had was couch was quite uncomfortable to sit on for any extended period of time.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul C.

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

Great stay

Just as good as last year. Will continue to stay here. Wonderful time
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

Beautiful Beach Stay

Convenient, beautiful location. Perfect place to stay while visiting my brother and his family in Foley.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

george c.

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

Quick vacation

Very good locationQuiet thus time of year (early Jan )Not a very large condo complexNice size for 4 people, would be small for 5 or more
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mechelle K.

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

Great Stay

The property was just as described and was a short walk down a board walk to the beach! We will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garret B.

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

Great condo

Location is perfect, everything was great. Would recommend this VRBO and the property owners.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Romania H.

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

Mom & daughter

We arrived about 15 minutes early and was not allowed to check in the room until 20 min after a there was no person coming to check the room as implied. After a 8 hr drive it was disappointing that no one answered the phone finally answered a text back. Should hire someone to handle the check in process that puts the renters first.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

All was great

All was great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Our stay in Gulf Shores

Loved the location, host was very easy to communicate with, will definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay O.

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

Beautiful and Convenient Accommodations

Property was just as advertised, very clean and convenient to shopping and dining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

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

Extremely happy

This was a perfect spot for our girls' spring break trip. We loved the view and the location. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kasey R.

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

Nice

We enjoyed our stay - the location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

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

Would stay again

Clean convenient. Right on the beach. Had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Nice condo

The condo is nice and reasonably priced. The host responded to messages and was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Great condo in a great location!

Our family absolutely loved staying in this condo! It was very clean and great for a family of 4. It had great views of the beach/ocean. It was located right on the beach and right next to a delicious restaurant (Sea-n-Suds) along with being very close to a Market and Surf Style if you need anything during your stay. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Enjoyable stay

We never used Vrbo before, we were very pleased with Judy. Whenever I had a question about anything she was very prompt in answering. We had an issue with the coffee maker and she got us a new one within an hour! Would very much recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had an excellent stay. The property was just as described and clean. Judy, the property manager, was so easy to work with. She made everything simple and quickly replied to all of my questions. The parking lot attendant was so kind, knowledgeable and super helpful. Beautiful views. Will happily stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Quick trip

We came down for our son's birthday and the condo was amazing. The beach access was perfect with a kid, there was so much to do, and the sunrises and sunsets were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

Great time!

Loved every minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

What a great location with the best hosts!

Judy was an amazing host who responded to all my questions within seconds! This property is right on beach & a perfect location! We will book with this host again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Great spot on the beach

Had a great stay with my wife and 3 teens. Beach is just a few steps away and the chair/umbrella beach service is a HUGE bonus. There are several restaurants within a few minutes walk, including one that is on a pier out over the water- and is the closest one!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff & Judy Thurmond

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We purchased our condo to give us a place to get away from the rat race of life. We love the relaxing pace at the beach and break away from work as often as we can to go to our condo.
Jeff & Judy Thurmond
Judy Thurmond is a licensed Realtor in Alabama and Florida

Why they chose this property

We bought at Island Shores because it is close to everything!

What makes this property unique

Island Shores is a low density complex within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and even the Hangout.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests