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DIRECT Gulf View Second Floor 2br 2ba Beach Condo CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!

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Property grounds
Beach
Boardwalk out to the beach. We are actually just steps from the beach
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Beachside Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

DIRECT Gulf View Second Floor 2br 2ba Beach Condo CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!

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 2nd floor of a low density complex. The beach view is grand from our balcony… right in front of you as you walk out the door! 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 below. 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 king size bed and a private bath. There is a flat screen TV with cable.

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

The living room has a large flat screen TV with cable. It also has a 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. The Sea and Suds is a wonderful restaurant on the beach within a stone’s throw of our complex.

No smoking inside 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 operated laundry(which also takes credit cards) and of course an elevator and luggage carts for your convenience.

The Complex is within an easy walk of Sea N Suds restaurant, which is on the beach... one of our favorites! Also within walking distance to other restaurants and a convenience store.

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 Beach Bar. 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 for rent in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. We have 6 located in this Island Shores complex. Check out our other units at Island Shores. Our 5th floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #555510. Our 4th floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #681060. Our 3rd floor unit is VRBO #3190368. Our other 2nd floor unit(right next to #253) is unit #254 at Island Shores is VRBO #555508. Our 1st floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #1867346. 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!!
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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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬15 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! We enjoyed the beach! The condo had everything we needed. The front bedroom could use a new mattress, but other than that we were very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location, the beach, and found the condo well-equipped for your stay—that’s exactly what we aim for. We appreciate your feedback regarding the front bedroom mattress. Comfort can vary from guest to guest, but we do take comments like this seriously and will evaluate it to ensure it continues to meet our guests standards. We’re happy to hear you were otherwise very comfortable and enjoyed your time with us. You were a pleasure to host! We’d love to host you again on your next beach trip! ☀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The property was exactly as described, clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. Everything we needed was provided, and the check-in process was easy and smooth. The location was great and made it easy to enjoy our trip.The host was responsive and helpful, and we really appreciated how well everything was organized. Overall, it was a great experience and we would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Communication with the property owner was excellent. She always got back to me within an hour or so. The condo was clean. There was pretty much everything we needed to cook with.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely review Shana! I’m thrilled to hear communication was smooth and that the condo was clean and well-equipped for your cooking needs. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re welcome back anytime. Safe travels and hope to see you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Blake B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and short walk to beach
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you Blake for the lovely review! We’re delighted you loved the view and beach access convenient and that you loved the condo. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Very close to beautiful clear water, we had a very relaxing time just what I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thanks so much Elizabeth! Delighted you loved the beachside spot! The Gulf Front view never gets old. You’re welcome back anytime. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Exactly what we wanted for a weekend trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you for our fantastic review. You were a pleasure to host Kayla! You are welcome back anytime. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place and had a wonderful time as always
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
We appreciate your amazing review Rich! You were such a pleasure to host. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a really nice and quiet condo with anything and everything you could want to do within close walking distance. I would recommend to anyone wanting a great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
We’re so glad you had a relaxing stay and loved the walkable location Matthew. Thanks for recommending us! We’d be honored to host you again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

JUDI K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We did not end up staying at this condo. I will say it was surface clean but needed a good deep clean. Corners and behind night stand were quite dirty. They had a water leak during construction the month before and apparently it was not taken care of completely. The ceiling in the bathroon was peeling a bit and there was black mold in a couple places. That being said, once we noticed the mold the host was very responsive and helpful. They were willing to send in maintenance and the cleaning crew to take care of it but we did not want that hassle on our vacation. They did give us a complete refund. The location seemed great, and I would not be afraid to book with them again.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect size condo for my family of 5. Owners were so easy to work with and answered all questions I had quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
It was a pleasure hosting you Ward! Happy you enjoyed being right on the beach and that our responses met your needs. Come back soon. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Weather was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
We’re so glad you had a relaxing stay and loved the walkable location. Thank you Ty for recommending us! We’d be honored to host you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

michael c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
host is very responsive and handled all issues quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you Michael for the kind words! I’m glad we could resolve everything quickly for you. It was a pleasure hosting you—welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth W.

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

Great condo

The property was in a great location and well maintained. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2025
Thank you Seth! We hope to host you and your family again in the future! ☀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Family getaway

First time at Island Shores. Property was clean and well equipped. Property is super close to the beach and Sea and Suds restaurant. Loved our time here and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you Chris for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the quiet condo and the easy walk to everything. Your recommendation means a lot—come back anytime for another great getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Comfortable. Convenient. Quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thanks so much Amanda! Delighted you loved the beachside spot we love to call our home. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda R.

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

Gulf Shores

This was our first trip to Gulf Shores and the condo was perfect! Great location, clean and Judy was very communicative and prompt! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Lovely Place

Great location and easy access to the beach! We enjoyed the time we had there.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan T.

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

Great place! Highly recommend!

This place was wonderful. Absolute perfect location. Beautiful view! Very clean! Also, the owners responded to any questions we had and were very welcoming, ensuring our vacation was top notch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2025
Thank you Jordan! We enjoyed hosting you! ☀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

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

Retirement getaway

What a wonderful relaxing condo. Beautiful view and so close to lots of amazing food! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter W.

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

Great condo

This property had everything we needed, was clean, and was located very close to everything. Great place for a family to spend vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill A.

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

Relaxing Beach Trip

We enjoyed the quaint condo and the close proximity to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna F.

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

Great place!

This was the perfect place for our girls trip and the owners were very responsive and nice! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Destiny F.

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

Perfect!

Clean, easy access to room and beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mason S.

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

Love!

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Wonderful view!

Great place to relax and enjoy the view and the sound of the waves. The balcony is about as close as you can get to the water without being on the beach. And super easy to get on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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