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BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS!

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Property grounds
Property grounds
View from our balcony. WE ARE DIRECT GULF FRONT!!
Beach
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Beachside Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS!

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 4th 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 a floor to ceiling sliding glass door 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 queen size bed and a private bath. There is a large 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, a flat screen TV with cable.

The living room has a large flat screen TV with cable and a queen sleeper sofa.

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

Both bedrooms and the living room have plush carpet, giving the unit a home-like feel. The living room has weathered wood style tile, along with a hand made coffee table created with eastern red cedar that i harvested off of my grandmother's farm.

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 accepts credit cards) 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 3rd floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #3190368. We also have two 2nd floor units at Island Shores that are right beside each other VRBO #555508 (254) and VRBO #2184207 (253). 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.

If you happen to be in need of two adjoining units, then please ask because in addition to our 2 adjoining units on the 2nd floor we have friends that own the unit right beside our 5th floor unit and we can get you in touch with them and coordinate rentals during the same time frame.

Minimum rental age for this unit is 21.

Hope you enjoy your stay!!
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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
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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near a water park 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. 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

  • 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 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Original Oyster House - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS!?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS! on 26 May 2026 start from £245, 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.

Is BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEACH FRONT 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4th Floor Condo STUNNING VIEWS! 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 Adventure Center at Gulf State Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grayson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setup for a week on the beach with all the necessities. Had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Judy was very helpful during the booking process and our stay. The condo was very nice, and priced great. There was a bit of construction going on outside that was a bit obnoxious, but that is of no fault to the host. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Chloe! It was a pleasure assisting you, and I’m glad you enjoyed the condo and found it a great value. I really appreciate your understanding about the nearby construction. We’d love to welcome you back anytime—please reach out when you’re ready to return! — Mindy & Judy
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo was clean. It had everything we needed. View of the beach was somewhat obstructed by construction crew. Some construction noise but nothing we couldn’t deal with. Thermostat was locked but resolved quickly by text. Over all it was a great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you so much Penny for staying with us and for the thoughtful review! We’re happy to hear the condo was clean and had everything you needed. Our apologies for the construction and the partially obstructed view—we know how important that beach view is. We appreciate your understanding. Thanks as well for your patience with the thermostat—glad we could get it sorted quickly by text. We would love to host you again in the near future. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geni W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you Geni for your review! You were a pleasure to host! :)
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unit is in a great location near lots of restaurants and the beach. It is an old unit that needs to be updated. Beds were not comfortable. Couch and pull out bed were not comfortable. If you rent this room, be sure to bring plenty of extra paper supplies (TP, paper towels) as very little is provided. While the view from the balcony is wonderful, there was construction going on during our entire stay, so the view from balcony was obstructed many times through the week by a suspended platform. Sawing, sanding and grinding were noises heard all week long. I realize construction does need happen, but the hosts never mentioned it would be going on during our stay. We maybe would have chosen a different condo had we known our visit would be interrupted with the construction. For the price paid, it was not a good value. Maybe once this unit is updated and the building construction is complete, it might be worth another look/stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2026
Thank you for your honest feedback and for staying with us. I’m really glad to hear your family was still able to make some great memories during your trip—that means a lot to us. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the construction and the impact it had on your balcony view. We completely understand how important that is to the overall experience. Unfortunately, the construction schedule and exterior work (including the suspended platform) are managed by the HOA, and the timing can sometimes change or be extended without much notice. That said, we agree that better communication is always important, and we are actively working to improve how we share this type of information with future guests. We also appreciate your comments regarding updates to the unit. Feedback like yours helps guide our ongoing improvements, and we are continuously making enhancements to ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable stay. It truly means a lot that you would consider staying with us again, and we would love the opportunity to host you and your family in the future—hopefully with a fully refreshed space and no construction interruptions. Warm regards, Mindy ☀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, great views and easy access to nearby restaurants. Only complaint is that condo is a little dated and furniture not super comfortable, but that wasn't a huge deal for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you Cristin for the kind words about the cleanliness, views, and convenient location. We also appreciate your honest note about the condo feeling a bit dated and the furniture comfort. Based on feedback like yours, we’ve just completed a refresh with new living room furniture, updated kitchen cabinets and several other things within the unit. We hope you’ll come back soon to experience the upgrades—thanks again for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at this unit and loved hearing the ocean from our balcony at our first time visiting Gulf Shore Beach! It was wonderful having two bedrooms and the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. We hope to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you for your amazing review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. You were a pleasure to host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our condo was clean, perfect view's, easy access to the beach and pool. The entire condo was furnished well. Very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
We appreciate your great review Janice! You were a pleasure to host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

McKinley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my second time staying in this unit and it was great! Just what we needed. Right on the beach and close to our favorite places!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you so much McKinley for your kind words and great review! We look forward to hosting you again this coming here. You will be pleased with all the upgrades we have done since your stay. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property and location

We had a great time at this excellent location. Loved the beach access. All around great way to experience Gulf Shores.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind words. You were a pleasure to host. I am happy you enjoyed your stay! You are welcome back anytime. ☀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryll L.

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

Great beach vacay

Very clean great location could walk to lotsa places beach view amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
We appreciate your kind words and great review! You were a pleasure to host Cheryll. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was very clean. Kitchen was fine. We didn’t cook. Bed was good. Bathrooms large enough to be comfortable . Supplies all there. Saw previous comments about the sofa…..yes it was horrible! Talked to owner and we had a laugh about the sofa. The view and location are the greatest. Straight view to water. Saw a beautiful sunset every day from our balcony. Elevator and beach walkway in center of building great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2025
We are so happy you had a wonderful time and we do appreciate your feedback! We did have a laugh about the sofa and I just wanted to update you, it has been replaced!! ... also new kitchen and bath cabinets are in the works too. It was our pleasure hosting you and we look forward to you returning and enjoying our updates and especially that new sofa :-) Thank you again for your feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Great location!

The condo was comfortable and was a perfect location in Gulf Shores. Sitting right on the beach gave us easy access. Sea and Suds was very close with some amazing seafood. Great communication with the owners and all was a very smooth, easy transaction.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you Erin 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

Matt M.

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

Beach Break

Enjoyed our stay. Great Location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

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

Perfect for a quick weekend getaway

This was perfect for our quick weekend getaway. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leilani G.

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

Family Getaway!

Perfect place for our stay! The view was amazing and being right on the beach was icing on top. Would love to stay again if we ever get back down to Gulf Shores.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Awesome location. A perfect time.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a small group to use for a beach getaway! The owners were very kind and quick when responding to questions. The condo is VERY clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Vacation

The location was excellent a few steps & you were at the beach. Close to restaurants & shopping. We enjoyed our stay & will definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

jane h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
living room furniture needs to go.woreout. smells bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
We appreciate your feedback Jane on the condo feeling a bit dated and the furniture comfort. We’ve just completed upgrades, including new furniture, refreshed cabinets/counter tops, and brand-new carpet, to make the space even more comfortable. Along with other small detailed upgrades through out the unit. We’d love to welcome you back to experience the updates on your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

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

Beach stay

The condo was perfect for a beach get-a-way and close to restaurants and shopping. Definitely a must stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gibson M.

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

Great condo, great location!

Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

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

Beautiful view with a fantastic beach.

The whole experience was enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dr. Kim F.

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

Perfect location for our family vacation!

Amazing place to stay for spring break! Owners were very easy to communicate with and super friendly. The only reasons for a 4 star are because the condo is in need of quite a few updates (peeling paint, chipped countertops, sinking sofa) and the mattresses were really uncomfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

lisa m.

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

Great location

Could use a few updates but for the price it was great. Location to the beach was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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.

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.

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