There's no better place to experience the beauty of Gulf Shores than this gorgeously situated penthouse in The Lighthouse Resort! This bright, open space provides a taste of luxury beachfront living at its finest, offering bird's-eye views of the white sand and the Gulf of Mexico, a private wrap-around balcony where you can spend golden hour each evening, and direct access to 635 feet of private beach below. Within the resort, you'll have use of two zero-entry outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, a pair of hot tubs, and a gym with a sauna.
What's nearby:
This penthouse sits atop the Gulf-front Lighthouse Resort, which is located just over half a mile east of Highway 59 in Gulf Shores. Within walking distance are several great shops and restaurants, including Sea-N-Suds, The Hangout Gulf Shores, and The Steamer Baked Oyster Bar. Gulf State Park is half a mile east, and an assortment of family-friendly attractions - including Waterville USA, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf - are just up Highway 59. You'll also be five miles south of the Craft Farms Golf Club and an easy drive from Big Wave Dave's, The Flying Harpoon 2, and The Flora-Bama.
Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Beach service is available for an additional fee
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and 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. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
Gulf Shores, AL
What's nearby
Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Getting around
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 17 min walk
The Catch - 2 min drive
Pink Pony Pub - 3 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 17 min walk
Picnic Beach - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Beachfront corner penthouse w/ amazing view, balcony & shared pools/hot tubs have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront corner penthouse w/ amazing view, balcony & shared pools/hot tubs?
As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront corner penthouse w/ amazing view, balcony & shared pools/hot tubs on 6 Sept 2026 start from £295, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Beachfront corner penthouse w/ amazing view, balcony & shared pools/hot tubs?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront corner penthouse w/ amazing view, balcony & shared pools/hot tubs?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront corner penthouse w/ amazing view, balcony & shared pools/hot tubs?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront corner penthouse w/ amazing view, balcony & shared pools/hot tubs located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was our fourth year to go to Gulf Shores for our family vacation! This place was the best!!! Clean, perfect beach access, family friendly, close to great restaurants, etc!!! Will definitely stay at the Lighthouse again!!
Great place. Plenty of room, well stocked, beautiful view, great balcony. Everything good. Would love to come again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rora G.
15 Jan 2018
Great Condo
We rented this condo for our annual family Christmas at the beach! It had everything we needed and the extra bunk room was fantastic for our 4 grandsons! We reserved it again for next Christmas!
Rora G.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
chris s.
22 Apr 2018
Wonderful
Very spacious beautiful condo.
chris s.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lou G.
14 Oct 2018
SUPER NICE:!!!
Penthouse # 1 at Lighthouse Condo’s was amazing ! It had EVERYTHING needed to make our stay top notch ! It was clean, spacious, and well decorated. Our group of 7 will definitely remember our time there and plan to return next year.
Condo was beautiful- Spacious, and the view and deck were beautiful! Conveniently and centrally located, and COVID/ mask conscious.
Wonderful week with my adult children and spouses!
We had a great time. The condo is very nice. Only negative is the rug is rolling up on the edges and creates a trip hazard in the living room area.
Tammy N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Hi Tammy,
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to hear your feedback about your stay! We appreciate you bringing the rug to our attention. Rest assured that we will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your feedback. We're looking forward to hosting you again for another enjoyable stay!
Beautiful penthouse
Almost perfect
Bathroom shower and tub needs updated and was a bit dirty
Loved every minute of our week
Fast elevator to 19th floor
Great covered parking with luggage carts available 😊
The unit was absolutely beautiful with the perfect layout to give everyone privacy when wanted. The kitchen was one of the best stocked ive ever seen. Views were amazing. My only complaint is the matresses were terrible. Noone in our party slept well our entire stay.
Clean, spacious, well designed condo with beautiful beach decor and a perfect floor plan. Plenty of towels, dishes, kitchen equipment and dining chairs. Great views from both front and Gulf balconies. Excellent restaurants nearby. Building management was available and helpful, and Vacasa was very professional and reliable. A positive experience all around. Suggestion: Store a card table in the big closet to use in the Foyer for computers, games, puzzles, etc.
Jean D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Archival
8/10 Good
Deena W.
15 Oct 2017
Great time at Lighthouse Penthouse 1
The property was wonderful. There was just enough room, 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, for our family of six adults and three children. The view was spectacular as we watched dolphins play every morning. It was nice having a parking deck and fast elevators! Our only complaint is the lack of umbrellas at the two outdoor pools. The sun is much too intense to sit out without umbrellas.
Deena W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Verified
4/10 Poor
Tabby S.
4 Oct 2020
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Not clean
Needs deep cleaning horribly! Several things broken in condo!
Old stain discolored sheets on all beds. Out of our 7 day stay we had no water for a full day. We were not warned in advance and no compensation for the inconvenience of no water and brown water. So last the roaches in the kitchen is too much to ask the quest to endure. Yes, I took pictures of everything including the bugs. I texted management sent pictures and the only response was who killed the roach.
Cassandra W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2024
Cassandra, we are disheartened to read that you experienced issues that kept you from fully enjoying your stay. The entire area was without water for three houses and unfortunately, the city did not give us any advanced notice of this. We truly apologize for the inconvenience this caused your party. Additionally, we are sorry for any uninvited critters you encountered and our local manager shared your feedback with the HOA who takes care of the pest control treatments. We appreciate your feedback as we view it as an opportunity to improve and we hope to have the chance to better impress you on your next getaway.
This is a beautiful condo. It is nice and spacious and the beds are comfy. The view is priceless.
Check-in could be better. You can’t check in until 4pm, so everyone is checking in at the same time, with one person manning the process. Might have been due to not wanting to overcrowd because of COVID, but an additional place for check-in during that busy time could surely be considered.
Was aware of the $30 per vehicle parking pass, but didn’t like it. Have never had additional cost to park. Is that what condos are going to now? This is a premium rental at premium price, so the price for parking should have been included.
The property was great and I only have a few suggestions. All of the furniture on the balcony is bar height and nothing for shorter folks who don’t want to climb. The bed in the second master is waaaay too high. I’m 5’2” and the mattress got just under my armpit. I had to climb up with a chair.
Other than that, it’s just a little dated in the bathrooms and kitchen. Pretty normal wear and tear.
I was required to read the property manager, however I did not speak with the property manager or need to call them for anything.
Shelly S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Hi Shelly! We are so happy to hear you had a great stay! Thank you for your valuable feedback as we are always looking for ways to improve the home for future guests. We hope to host you again soon!
This place was beautiful! The view of the beach with the big balcony made it all worth it. I had probably 100 pics of the sunrise and sunsets. The pools and hot tubs were great. It actually had more bedrooms than I thought. I guess they can’t say 5 because the bunk room doesn’t have a closet. We rarely left the property.
We did call the property management agency upon arrival to report an issue with our towels and asked for replacements. That never happened. We made it work but I was surprised at lack of follow up. We also went out and bought pillows because the ones in the master bedroom were very firm - just a preference of ours.
Again overall we had an amazing visit. Can’t wait to go back!
Beth S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Beth. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We apologize if our service standard wasn't met, and we'll be sure to restock the home with new linens. We hope to have another chance to impress you in the future!
Overall the property was as listed. Lots of space inside and fast elevators to the top floor. Ice maker had to be adjusted. Microwave was missing a top fan and the light went out. Flat bedsheet in master bedroom was too short. We had a couple of rain storms while there and each time water washed into the foyer under the door. There was lots of construction I assume due to Hurricane Sally but the Eastward view on the side balcony was not good. Broken deck chair was laid out there. We enjoyed our stay and would rent this condo again, hopefully after storm damage is finished.
Bill J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Callie B.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Penthouse 1
Pros- plenty of space. There were 11 of us and more than enough space for everyone.
View- view is AMAZING. Can’t get any better. Condo has floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the view.
Kitchen- kitchen is stocked adequately for the number of people, although we did bring some paper plates. Beds- beds and furniture are pretty comfortable.
Cons- AIR CONDITIONING IN KING BEDROOM DOES NOT WORK ADEQUATELY. My husband and I specifically chose to stay in the king bedroom with the large walk in closet. We have a 1 year old and we’re planning to make the closet “his room” so he would be away from the noise of the condo and have his own space. The rest of the condo was at 69 degrees and our room was at 84. We kept the curtain closed (couldn’t see the nice view) and kept a fan in the doorway. He ended up having to sleep in our room and did not sleep well at all bc of the warm room. We had an air conditioning tech come out and he said there’s nothing he could do and that room is ALWAYS hot. Dryer- dryer does not work well. Had to run a cycle multiple times to get dry clothes.
Cleanliness- not very clean. Rings in toilets. My feet were black from walking on the tile with no shoes. My 1 year old doesn’t walk yet so that was a bit gross. Communication- quick to get someone out about the AC but I tried for MONTHS to get the condo info needed to rent a crib and they didn’t understand what I was asking or wouldn’t give it to me. Overall, would probably stay in a different condo next time
Callie B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Callie, thank you for sharing your experience, we're glad you enjoyed the spaciousness of our home and found the kitchen to be well-stocked! That said, we apologize for the cleanliness concerns you encountered and our local manager assured us they have addressed housekeeping about this. Additionally, we're sorry that the AC did not cool the king bedroom to your liking and we want to note that the filter has been changed. We appreciate you letting us know that the dryer was not functioning properly and our team has inspected it so any necessary repairs can be made. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future and provide an amazing vacation experience.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Heather A.
30 Apr 2017
GORGEOUS spatious corner panoramic ocean front
Slice of heaven!! A week wasn't long enough! 19th floor penthouse suite sleeps 13. Two huge master suites ocean front, one has large walk-in closet and both have breathtaking gulf front views and larger than life ceiling to floor glass windows and sliding glass doors. Kid's room has 2 bunkbeds and sleeps 4 with DVD player. 4 bathrooms! Another bedroom has twin beds and private bathroom. 4th bedroom has a queen bed and shared bathroom with foyer entrance. (Bunkroom across the hall). Sleeper sofa is a queen in the living room just in case but we had 9 people and never needed it. Garage - 2 parked vehicles passes included. Park on second floor...Center elevator. Big plastic rolling carts really help! Garbage receptical right outside of the unit! Grocery stores a couple miles away. Nearest restaurant is Sea n Suds...Great for grabbing a quick burger or fish sandwich...oysters or shrimp. 3 pools, 2 hot tubs, 2 grills. LH1 is unbelievably beautiful. We all were so happy. Fun beachy theme and attention to every detail in the condo. Watched dolphins frolicking in the mornings between 9-10am. Kids went parasailing and had a blast... I highly recommend the photo package. No words for the awesome memories. (Chute em Up, by Sea n Suds). Beach service available $25/day...$ave money and bring your own umbrella and beach chairs. The unit has beach toys in the chest by the front entrance. A super huge pantry...walk in, and large laundry room. The kitchen is enormous and fully-equipped. Normal coffee pot. Crock-Pot. Everything you'll need. Bar area for yummy frozen coladas (& yes, they have a blender!) Granite countertops with barstools for 5. A dining room table seats 8. Bathrooms have hair dryers. Comfy beds! We'll be back!!!