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Gulf Shores - AFFORDABLE BEACH VACATION

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A house with a white porch, two doors, and a small garden with flowers.
A hot air balloon with a red, white, and blue design, featuring the number 12 and the word "balloon" on its canopy.
A wide sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and a row of buildings in the background.
A beach view with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.
A bedroom with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a dresser with drawers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

DELUXE DOUBLE SIZE AIR MATTRESS

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gulf Shores - AFFORDABLE BEACH VACATION

SWEET HOME ALABAMA!!!

We are 4 MILES TO GULF OF MEXICO BEACHES and GULF SHORES NATIONAL PARK AND LAKE SHELBY AND THE FLORA-BAMA AREA. SPORTS COMPLEX JUST A MILE DOWN THE ROAD and OWA in Foley.....so much to do out here!

There’s just something special about being near the water. The beautiful views, the gentle breeze, and the soft sand all combine to create a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. It is a sanctuary like no other. Enjoy the feel of sugar white sand between your toes. Experience the tranquility of long walks on a pristine beach.

Our balcony faces a beautiful sunshine every morning for you to sit and have your coffee AND THEN off to our BEACHES or EXPLORING BEAUTIFUL GULFSHORES!

Please take advantage of the various activities within a couple miles of your condo stay. We have boat rentals, dolphin cruises, fishing, zip-line, parasailing, jet ski rentals, 2 shopping malls, a movie theater, golf, zoo, race tracks, mini golf, arcade center, water park and not to mention the BEAUTIFUL BEACHES!

We are famous for our restaurants which include, LuLu's, The Hangout, The Wharf, The Oyster House., Pink Pony, Shrimp Basket, Bubba's and Lambert's Throw Rolls.
OWA is just a mile north of the condo and is worth checking out. Google it for all the activities and concerts, restaurants like Paula Deans and many quaint shops. A full size theme park as well. The Safari Zoo is practically our neighbors and is also worth checking out. For more activities google gulf Shores to get the up to date happenings.

Our little town is packed with things to do and places to see, FIVE minute drive is all you need to reach any destination.

After a day full of activities, you can come home to a nice quiet retreat and relax by the pool.

Guest have access to workout room, hot tub, pool, tennis courts, club room/cookout area.

First floor, easy access. Plenty of parking. Handicap Accessible! Fully furnished kitchen, sheets, towels, and washer/dryer. Brand new memory foam mattress in master bedroom. Extra guest no problem, we have a deluxe queen size mattress that blows up automatically. Even has pillows on it.

JUST bring your bathing suit and a smile!

Condo is just off Gulf Shores Parkway (Hwy 59) 4 miles to the public beaches in Gulf Shores. Location is very quiet!. The driveway is very long and well off Rt 59. We are located in Colony Club.

We want you to enjoy our condo and treat it as your own. Enjoy our town, our beaches and most important your vacation:)

It's a BEAUTIFUL life here!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RL21-000031
Property # 842038vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is in the city centre and near the beach. 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 Foley Sportsplex, or consider a night out at The Hangout. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 19 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Fort Morgan - 33 min drive - 48.7 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's Gulf Shores - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Billy's Gourmet Hot Dogs - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Shores - AFFORDABLE BEACH VACATION have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gulf Shores - AFFORDABLE BEACH VACATION pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf Shores - AFFORDABLE BEACH VACATION?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Shores - AFFORDABLE BEACH VACATION?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Shores - AFFORDABLE BEACH VACATION?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Shores - AFFORDABLE BEACH VACATION located?

Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, this condo building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and within 3 miles (5 km) of Craft Farms Golf Club and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf. The Track Family Recreation Center and Portage Creek are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 141 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay! Nice quiet facilities. Easy access to beach and shopping. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2026
Your review was so nice and will help future guests to know what to expect on their stay. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. A nice, quiet, gated community. The pool great and clean. Easy travel to the beach. Located conveniently next to a target. Communication with host was easy and timely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2026
Thank you for such a kind review. Please come visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The kitchen was well equipped although it didn’t have a microwave but did have an air fryer…never made it to the pool or gym area…maybe next time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quiet community. Close drive to everything. No microwave and the air mattress did not work but everything else was perfect!! We will be back. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review. We truly appreciate it! I'm so sorry the air mattress was not working. If you would have called me I would have ordered one and had it delivered the 1st night. Please when you come back to visit let me know asap if something is not working for you. As far as the microwave, we bought a brand new stove with a warming function. So we dont need a microwave any more. Hope to see you guys again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property was fantastic and kept up amazingly.

Property was clean and up to date and closely located to all things in Gulf Shores.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review!
Archival

8/10 Good

Overall great

Quite and pleasent location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. I definitely appreciate it! Come back and stay again it will be a lot cooler:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place it was very quiet and convenient because it is right next to everything

Definitely will be our first option on any return trips
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! Please come back and stay with us soon:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our stay

Owner is very nice and friendly. We enjoyed our stay. Looking forward stay in the coming week ends. Home is clean and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for your feedback. This truly helps future guests. Please come back and visit us again! Charlotte
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice neighborhood

Good location. Many things to do in the area. Great walking trails near.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beds were comfortable

Had a very nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property

We had a great stay at the condo. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Community was quiet and pool was enjoyable. A little away from the crowds but close to everything which we really liked!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for such an awesome review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good little rental

Good little rental for small family. Nice quiet gated condominium/apartments.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We had a wonderful time and the weather was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in
Thought it was closer to the beach. Noisy in the early mornings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week…would love to stay again

We enjoyed our week!! The condo is 5-10 min drive to everything in Gulf Shores. We appreciated all the amenities of the property. The condo was a home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

The condo was perfect for our weekend. We were in town for our daughter’s college softball tournament at the Sportsplex. Condo was literally across the street and not far from down town and the beach. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. Please come stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

No drama getaway

If you’re looking for a quiet, clean, comfortable place to stay in Gulf Shores that is apart from the crowds and the noise, this is your place. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great alternative to a hotel in Gulf Shores

No stairs, fully equipped for a stay near the beach. Really appreciate the owners quick response to my questions, especially since HomeAway had the wrong access code to the lockbox! Perfect for a couple looking for more space at a good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for such a nice review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

This was our 2nd stay in this condo and the experience has always been exceptional! Safe neighborhood, close to all the attractions! Working with Mrs. Charlotte is always easy and she makes every step just as relaxing as sitting on the beach itself! To sum it up, we will continue to rent this condo during our Gulf Shore visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you Samantha for such an awesome review! Please come back and stay with us anytime we enjoy having repeat customers. We love making your vacation as easy going as possible.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
INFESTED with mold. Mold in every air vent, all over the bathroom ceiling, and even on a picture frame by the washer and dryer. I didn’t see the other review about the mold until we had our issue with it. We slept the first night immediately after checking in and spent the entire second day of our stay at the beach. We didn’t notice the mold until that second evening when showering. We waited to settle the kids into bed before contacting VRBO, and which the rep asked us to stay that second night since it was late. I went to VRBO directly because other reviews cited the host as hostile and unprofessional. Which I can confirm for myself! She accused me of using AI and the pictures I sent to her and VRBO were not her condo. The rep told me this is the most clear cut case of mold he’s seen in his 7 years of working for them! I’m not the type to complain, I don’t even complain if my food is wrong! But this is a health hazard! We had a 4 year old with asthma that was having a hard time breathing. Pure unprofessionalism from this host, and the rep agreed that he experienced it on his end.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
This is and was an attempt for a free vacation. She stayed 3 days and left only one day early for what ever reason and blamed a host for having mold in every vent and on walls and apparently it took 3 days to notice it. Vrbo Customer Support is extremely professional and would not of agreed with this to the guest's with out contacting the host.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This "condo" was poorly advertised to begin with. Getting to it was a run around. Going inside, the back door was unlocked. It felt damp and smelled musty and damp. There was mold growing on the baseboards. Dirt and dust on the walls and baseboards. Uncleaned coffee machine. Hair in shower. A brown substance smeared on the wall next to the toilet. I would absolutely never recommend this to anybody. When contacting the host, she immediately became combative and threatened to have us escorted off of her property rather than to apologize and rectify the situation. Thank god for photo evidence and screenshots of conversations. VRBO was fantastic and handled the situation accordingly. Great on them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2026
It's a shame that your vacation was not enjoyable. We work very hard to communicate and we keep our condo very clean. I have many 5 star reviews that talk about the cleanliness of my condo. Our baseboards might need painting and we plan on that after the summer season. Being an owner of any property requires maintenance and we do our best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Worked out great

We would come back again. It was clean and comfortable. It’s not a new property but some of the unit has been updated nicely. It was close to where we were visiting family and that was helpful for us. The gated community was a nice plus. And plenty of parking. We didn’t check out the pool or gym. And while we did clean up after ourselves we didn’t have a list of chores to complete for check out. 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place & very kind, helpful owners! Charlotte & Anthony are top notch!

We have nothing but good things to say about Charlotte's condo we stayed in while we were there. It was clean, great location, kid friendly & with just 5 minutes to the beach! Charlotte was just a phone call away before & during our vacation who also gave me some great ideas of things to do right after we made our reservations. We will always use this property & go through Charlotte for many more vacations to come! I love how close you are to all of the other beaches! We beach hopped a few times! We even went crabbing & fishing with very easy to get & affordable fishing licenses! We loved Gulf Shores, Al! This will be what we call our go to for vacations from now on! Thank Charlotte & Anthony! 💗
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for such a great review. I try very hard to make my guests comfortable and help them in any way I can. It's so nice that your family had such a good time. Please come back and stay with us!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location

nice get away

The only thing that was a problem was the smell of mold/mildew I messaged her about this, my family is allergic and we can smell it a mile away. Responded with the "Maid didn't small anything" The water bag to collect moisture were totally full. She really didn't seem to care to much about the smell. Other than that is was ok. maybe or maybe not book it again?
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
I am so sorry you had the smell of mold/mildew smell in the condo. I was not in the condo with you and could only really access the situation. I really felt empathy for you. I could only rely on the maid who had cleaned it before your arrival.I called her and she said she did not smell anything during her cleaning. I apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your review and I have told my maid to change those bags when they are full. In the south the humidity gets very high and the moisture can be soaked up in the damp rid bags pretty quickly during summer months.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location

Nice location, cute little condo. Our family enjoyed our stay here. There was a miscommunication when we arrived, the check in details said to use the back gate because it says unlocked when we got there the back gate was locked and wasn't able to get in. We wasn't able to reach the host via phone and had to wait for someone else to come through to let us in. Finally later that night I was able to reach the host and get the gate code. Also the pool and hot tube there is great but anyone under 14 years old can't use the hot tube so my kids was a little bummed about that. But it a beautiful condo, only complaint is the miscommunication about the gate and us not being able to get in. Other than that the stay was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
I'm so sorry for the miscommunication regarding the back gate. That one is always open but we have a new HOA board who apparenly changed the rules. I'm also sorry I wasn't able to get your 1st call but I have a full time job. Texting is better when zI am working. But I'm happy you enjoyed your stay . Please come back and visit us again and enjoy 15 % off.

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte & Anthony Panella

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We work hard and play hard which is why we bought our condo here in Gulf Shores. We wanted a relaxing vacation time away from the hustle and bustle by the beach yet close enough to get to it in 5 minutes. It's in the middle of everything you need to get to stores, restaurants and the beach!

Why they chose this property

We thought this could be a unique experience for other middle class income families could enjoy when we aren't there or our family. So we decided to rent it out so others could experience the beauty of the beach and this quaint little town!
We are located in a quiet community that has many amenities.

What makes this property unique

Its so close to the beach and its such a relaxing atmosphere at our condo. It's peace and tranquility!
Yet if you want to boogy your nights away the Hangout and the Pink Pony are just 4 miles away!

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