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Tropical Winds 104 ~ Great Family Friendly Condo ~ Bender Vacation Rentals

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A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sky.
A sign for Tropical Winds hotel with a parking lot and palm trees in the foreground.
A modern kitchen with a double sink, a ceiling fan, and a coffee maker.
A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach with umbrellas, and a pool area.
A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a beach view.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gulf Shores Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Orange Beach Tennis Center, or consider a night out at The Hangout.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 19 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Winds 104 ~ Great Family Friendly Condo ~ Bender Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Winds 104 ~ Great Family Friendly Condo ~ Bender Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Winds 104 ~ Great Family Friendly Condo ~ Bender Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Winds 104 ~ Great Family Friendly Condo ~ Bender Vacation Rentals located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. The Hangout and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo is very spacious and also convenient to go to beach would highly recommend. A little pricey for a 3 day stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in this beachfront condo on West Beach. For families looking for lower rates, check out our availability in late spring or later in August! We hope to have the chance to host you in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great condo and location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had three couples. It was roomy and comfortable for all of us. We loved the location. It met our needs.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
This three bedroom condo is definitely roomy and has such a great view of the Gulf from its balcony. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we welcome the chance to host you in the upcoming future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This was a great condo for a family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
Thank you for your review. Tropical Winds 104 is a very nice condo. The location is convenient to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Future reservations can be booked up to a year in advance of your stay. Bender Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fantastic location

Great space and cannot beat the location. The stairs were just outside the condo door and one flight down to pool/beach access. So convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great beach vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything a beach vacation should be...lovely condo with awesome view, private beach, walk to stores & restaurants.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay in Gulf Shores. Tropical Winds 104 has a lovely view from its private, beach front balcony. Be sure to call Bender Realty when you are ready to return to the Gulf Coast!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

family trip to beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the condo was great so close to the beach hope we can get it next year Bender Rantals was great to work
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2023
Tropical Winds is a lovely place to stay, with lots of room for the family. The view from the balcony makes you feel like you're right on the beach!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gulf Vacation with 3 generations

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo has a great layout, beds were comfy, the beach is great! Our only complaint was the condo needs a good cleaning!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for larger family

Newly blended family with 6 kids ranging from teen to new walker. We enjoyed being together but still having space to spread out. 3 bathrooms was great. Being on the beach was EXACTLY what we needed. Very pleased with the balcony and all the condo had to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo, wonderful view

We had our 3 daughters (+1 boyfriend) and the condo couldn’t hardly have worked out any better. Plenty of room & the arrangements were great with each kid having their own bed. Getting down to the beach is nice & easy. The pool area was terrific, as well. If I really wanted to nit pick my only complaint would be that the deck furniture would be better if it were bar height so the railing wouldn’t block the fabulous view at all… if I wanted to nit pick.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2022
Your review is appreciated. Tropical Winds 104 is a very nice condo and conveniently located to area restaurants, shopping areas and entertainment. Reservations can be made a year in advance of your stay. Bender Vacation Rentals
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10/10 Excellent

Hangout Fest, Tropical Winds, Awesome as always!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had another great year at Hangout Fest, and had another perfect condo from Bender. Beach front, one mile from the festival. Condo was in great shape, everything worked, was clean, etc. Thanks, as always, for a great time!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
We're so glad you had another great Hangout Festival experience! Tropical Winds is indeed the perfect location for access to the beach and music. Call Bender Realty when you're ready to book your next visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

All the essentials

The property is not fancy and could use some TLC, but the location is amazing and the property management company is easy to work with and very responsive. Pricing reflects condition. This is a low floor condo so you will hear sounds from the beach or pool and occasional road noise- it did not bother us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a surprise bday trip for my boyfriends 29th and it was perfect! Although it rained, we still had a blast. We stayed in Tropical Winds 104 and I cant wait to stay again! Thank you to Bender reality for being so helpful & kind. We will be back!!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Unit 104

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Weather was great condo could use some updates we were very disappointed that there was no light on the balcony for us to play games at night light and bedroom was out and the TV in the master didn’t work all week there were constant gnats in the kitchen and living room
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
We hope that you were able to enjoy yourselves during this terrific weather. Tropical Winds 104 has had some lovely updates to all of the bathrooms. We regret the issues you mentioned and would certainly have taken care of them immediately had we been made aware. We will now take care of them for future visitors.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Tropical Winds 104

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit needs some updating inside and out. There was mold on the outside of the door and the inside of the unit needs painting. There was almost no beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2023
We hope that you were able to enjoy your stay in Tropical Winds 104 - the indoor showers are just beautiful! Plans are in place for the beach renourishment project this fall.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location and beach were perfect. Communication with host was very good. Cleanliness and upkeep of the condo were terrible. Many surfaces were covered in dust and grime. Appliances did not work properly and needed repair. The drip bucket under the kitchen sink was filled with stagnant water and there was a fruitfly infestation. The management company did offer to reclean when we raised our concerns, but this condo needs a very thorough deep clean and several repairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall it was good. Was not happy that there was not much beach that caused over crowding and not so good fishing. Not a fan of not being able to see the whole beach for sunrises and sunsets. Condo was not in the best shape and cleanliness could have been better in the bathroom. I had to fix the shower door because it was missing a fastener and could have fallen off the track.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023
Tropical Winds 104 is a lovely condo with gorgeous, updated bathrooms. Beach erosion is an ongoing issue with hurricanes and storms, but we look forward to the beach renourishment project planned for the fall.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Needs deep cleaning, very old. Ocean front

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place needs a deep cleaning- splatters all over kitchen cabinets and some doors, dirty baseboards and filthy outdoor furniture. Minimally furnished - Seems like a condo that large groups of young people would rent. It is ocean front and the small balcony has a no e view and easy walk down to the beach. Condo had roaches on staircase and lots of smokers in the halls/balconies. Pool deck is deteriorated. It’s just an old old building. Ceilings in kitchen and hall are 7’ and 8’ in rest of condo. Will not rent again
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Tropical Storms 104 has a lovely beach front view, and its lower level placement is a plus for many families. The recently updated bathrooms with tiled, walk-in showers, are quite lovely. All condos receive deep cleans during the fall after the exceptionally busy summer season, which ends with the Labor Day weekend. We hope that you will consider giving Bender Realty a call when you begin making plans for your next Gulf Coast getaway.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Overwhelmingly amazing but dampened by multiple minor issues

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we had an absolutely amazing time and it was beautiful. The beach, the pool and the sleeping arrangements were as described. Our biggest disappointment was in the lack of cleanliness of the condominium. From the moment we arrive, we noted in multiple areas there was a lack of cleanliness with respect to the floors and despite the fact that there are no pets allowed, the rugs and carpets smell this though animals have been sleeping there. The washer and dryer struggled to meet our needs. Multiple pots and pans were either broken or cracked, but there were still plenty of them for us to make do. This is our sixth time staying in the specific unit, and we are probably not going to return unless assured these issues are addressed.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in Gulf Shores. The view from Tropical Winds 104 is terrific and a plus for those preferring to stay on a lower level. Thank you for your input. The owner is evaluating the items you mentioned this very week so that Tropical Winds 104 will continue to be a fabulous place for families coming to the Gulf Coast!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

104 Tropical Winds

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This unit has a fantastic location and the view is gorgeous. We saw dolphins daily. It is a very short walk to the beach from the condo. We also really enjoy takeout from S&S Seafood. This made for a very comfortable vacation since everything was right there. The only real issue we had was cleanliness. There was food on the plates in the cabinet, crumbs in the silverware drawer organizer, and crumbs in the microwave when we got there. The kitchen was most definitely not cleaned with any sort of precision. The unit is older and needs updating and a good cleaning. There were cobwebs in the corner of one of the twin bedrooms. Overall we had a great stay, but we were very disappointed in the cleanliness of the unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
The location and situation of Tropical Winds 104 is really perfect, particularly for those who do not wish to be on a high level. The upgraded walk in showers are a great plus. We regret that you experienced housekeeping issues on your arrival, and we would have most definitely addressed them, had we known. Please know that we consider the failure to meet minimum housekeeping standards unacceptable, and we regret the inconvenience caused. We hope to assist you in booking your next visit to the Gulf Coast!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fall Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Trop Winds 104

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good coordination on rental process by Bender Realty.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

TradeWinds 104

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A little outdated, but all in all good experience with Bender. TVs are not the best when you actually use Dish.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gulf Shores Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a good stay. The condo was clean and roomy. Everything was in good condition and close to all areas.Really thought it might be nice to update the decorations and such. everything is a bit dated but this did not affect the use or enjoyment of our stay.One suggestion would be to provide a few basic cleaning supplies, something to clean the counter tops and glass surfaces and stove top. We actually cooked most of our meals and dishwater works OK but a better spay cleaner would be nice.Thank you for a great time.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Gulf Shores. Tropical Winds 104 is a great place to stay with close proximity to the beach and local restaurants and attractions. Keep Bender Realty in mind when you begin making plans to return to the Gulf Coast!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Tropical Winds, #104. The unit was tidy but not clean. The floor looked like it had never been mopped. Our grandson's hands and knees were almost black from dirt from crawling on the floor within an hour of getting into our condo. The A/C did not work properly. The 3rd bedroom never really cooled off and the master bedroom was so cold we had 3 blankets on the bed to stay warm. The complimentary toilet paper consisted of three squares of tissue. My son found a spit cup under the couch and popcorn kernels left from previous tenants. Would be very hesitant to recommend this condo.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you for your input. Please know that we consider the failure to meet minimum housekeeping standards unacceptable and apologize for your inconvenience. Our office is open seven days a week with maintenance and housekeeping on staff in order to address any issues that may arise during a guest's stay. We hope that you will call Bender Realty when you plan your next vacation, and we welcome the chance to assist you in booking the perfect condo for you and your family.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tropical Winds, Gulf Shores, Al

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a nice and peaceful place to stay. Clean and personnel very helpful.
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