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Castaways 9B:Beautiful 2Bd 2Ba;On Beach With Ocean View;Heart of Gulf Shores

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Amazing Sunrises from the balcony
Enjoy sunsets on your personal balcony
Ocean view from living room
Balcony
Balcony

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Guest Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Castaways 9B:Beautiful 2Bd 2Ba;On Beach With Ocean View;Heart of Gulf Shores

Castaways Condominium is located on the lovely beaches of Gulf Shores. Our newly remodeled 2 bedroom condo is on the top floor (9th) so you have an incredible view of the ocean while only hearing the sounds of the waves hitting the beach. Our complex has only 36 units so there are no crowds and a very short walk will sink your toes into the sand on our large, private beach!

Being just 1/4 mile from the main Gulf Shores intersection we are within walking distance of many souvenir stores and restaurants including a favorite spot, The Hangout, which has live music, outside dining, shopping and a variety of entertainment for the whole family. Also we're just a short drive away from the zoo, water and amusement parks, movie theaters, many golf courses, deep sea fishing plus many shopping options including an outlet mall with over 120 stores.

The open layout in the living area is great for visiting with family and friends and features an expansive beachfront view, Flat Screen TV, DVD player and sleeper sofa. The kitchen has many appliances and updated cabinets which contain all the cooking essentials to help you prepare your family meals & desserts during your stay. There is also a washer and dryer and free Wi-fi.

The spacious master suite has a king sized bed with a futon that converts into a double sized bed.
It also features a large oceanfront window, private access to the balcony and a very large walk-in closet. The second bedroom has one twin bunk bed and another bunk bed with a twin over a full sized bed. Each bedroom has a private bathroom with double vanity sink, plenty of storage and a separate bath area.

Our complex has a fitness room with flat screen TV's and a beachfront swimming pool which extends underneath the condo for relief from the sun. Lounge chairs are available on the deck and tables with seating available in the shade with two charcoal grills nearby. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rental along with jet-ski’s and parasailing. The Alabama State park is just minutes away with a great fishing pier. Bicycles and motorized scooters are available for rent just across the street.

Property manager

Jessica Arias
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gulf State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Castaways 9B:Beautiful 2Bd 2Ba;On Beach With Ocean View;Heart of Gulf Shores have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Castaways 9B:Beautiful 2Bd 2Ba;On Beach With Ocean View;Heart of Gulf Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castaways 9B:Beautiful 2Bd 2Ba;On Beach With Ocean View;Heart of Gulf Shores?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways 9B:Beautiful 2Bd 2Ba;On Beach With Ocean View;Heart of Gulf Shores?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castaways 9B:Beautiful 2Bd 2Ba;On Beach With Ocean View;Heart of Gulf Shores located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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. 72 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori N., West Salem WI

Absolutely loved our stay

We absolutely loved our stay at the Castaways. Everything was perfect. We will definitely be back and stay in the exact same condo. The view is spectacular and close to everything so we could walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Beautiful and peaceful! Would highly recommend!

Condo had everything we needed for a peaceful and relaxing weekend! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

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

Great Location and Unbeatable View

What a great vacation! The unit was clean and well equipped, but the view and beach access really impressed us the most. Additionally, the owner was very accessible and accommodating throughout the trip. She clearly cares about the experience that each renter has while being her guest.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Relaxing

Everything was perfect about this condo! I was able to text or call the owner if needed with any questions. Perfect location and amazing view of the ocean. Will be staying again here in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Lori C.

Beautiful view!

I fell asleep each night and woke up each morning to the sound of the ocean. 💙
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Peaceful

We were down for part of spring break week, and there were less people than we expected, which was nice! The condo was comfortable and well equipped. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

april c.

Great Girls' Getaway!

LOVE LOVE LOVE Unit 9B - we have been coming here for years. The new owner - Sharon - is AMAZING! Only downside: the outside of condos beginning to look worn down and the parking - as always - is horrendous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Traci O., Shorewood, IL

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

Amazing!

This was our first beach family vacation and we loved it! The condo is clean, very cute and has everything you may need. We forgot our beach toys and there were even beach toys to use. The location is perfect! We watched dolphins from the balcony every day, walked to restaurants and souvenir shops. I would highly recommend this condo to anyone planning a trip to Gulf Shores. My kids are already asking if we can go there again. Great place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Myra E.

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

Much needed break

We were excited to know that after hurricane Sally, we were still going to be able to go to this wonderful condo!! The elevator did not work because to the hurricane damage, but it was worth going up the stairs plus because of the inconvenience we were given a discount!. The condo was perfect for our trip and Sharon was awesome with communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate S., Birmingham, AL

Perfection in every way!!

What can I say about Sharon's beautiful rental on the Beach.....it is amazing! Steps from the most beautiful beach which doesn't get too busy, everything you would need in the apartment, gorgeous décor, very clean, super comfortable beds, great pool for when the beach gets a bit hot, the list goes on and on. There is plenty of room for everyone. Sharon was super helpful and very responsive and made the booking and checking in super easy. You are an easy walk from bars and restaurants which is great if you don't want to get in the car on your vacation! The beach is quite simply, perfect! We had two special birthdays to celebrate on the two days we were there, and all in all it was a magical weekend!! We will absolutely be visiting again soon. I recommend this rental to anyone! Thank you Sharon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christen D.

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

Excellent Beach Getaway

We loved the Castaways condo! Was in excellent location to walk to lots of restaurants and shops. The beach was beautiful! Very comfortable accommodations and fully stocked kitchen for cooking. Our one major complaint is- the morning after we arrived the elevator went out. It did not work the entire trip. This condo is on the 9th floor. It is a major problem and we saw no one working on it over the 4 day trip. Beware- it seems the elevator is a constant problem. But! The view from the 9th floor balcony may be worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Martha M.

needed some extra cleaning of dryer vent ,sinks drain

Needed more kitchen things.Tupperware,small cups for fruit ,plastic bowls and small plastic drinking glasses etc for small children.More towels to use in bathroom.Dryer is very very slow at drying.Faucet in master bath tub had a bad dripping all 24 hrs a day.No beach towels provided.No glass pie plate .
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Great

Building old
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raven L.

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

Great!

The condo is right on the beach and the view is absolutely breathtaking! We were very close to restaurants and the hang out. The only thing that is tricky is the parking. Other than that it was great. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Christy H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

This place was AWFUL

Room had the bare minimum cleaned. Countertops were dirty, toaster still had crumbs on top and on counter around it, coffee maker was dirty, built up food on and between the stove and counter top, the previous guest left their toothpaste spit in the sink and toenail clippings in the un-cleaned floor, hair in the shower, stained furniture, ceiling fans had not been dusted in a very long time nor had under the beds, microwave and fridge uncleaned, non stick surface actually stuck to my kids dinner resulting in us eating out every night (unplanned), was told extra cleaning being done due to covid-but the remotes had no batteries which is an obvious weight difference than remotes with batteries which prompted me to think they had no been cleaned-2 clorox wiped per remote later i determined they def were dirty, cabinet doors in kitchen were filthy as were the walls... owner-Sharon notified management who was supposed to speak to us the next day, never happened. Tried getting management myself to come look at the room the night we checked in but 40 minutes was too far for her to drive so she sent someone to clean up the room a little the next day (who left the bag of stuff she swept and dusted on the counter with food), management nor owner never addressed concerns other than sending the cleaner, who at least tried to clean up some but it was still not even mopped. Not sure if sheets were clean bc we were afraid to turn down the beds in fear of what we would find so we slept on top of bedding with our own blankets the entire trip. We also wore shores the entire time bc of how nasty this place was. I have PLENTY of photos to share if you would like to see, share an email and I'll be happy to send them. I'm not really sure how to share them here. Totally disappointed and when wanting a resolution the OWNER (Sharon) and management company (PAM WITH STARFISH REALITY), neither were willing to communicate or assist other than the halfway cleaning attempt the day after we arrived. I tried to resolve without leaving a negative review, but unfortunately, they were unwilling to do so and I do not want someone else to make the sa.e mistake we made!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Kathy C., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful condo but needs a little attention

This is a beautiful condo but the kitchen was not fully stocked. There were only 5 spoons & not enough dishes so we had to constantly wash dishes to have enough to eat with. The beds were not very comfortable. And the water pressure in the building would drop during high usage times and only air would come out of the faucet briefly during those times. There is only one elevator in the building and although it’s not a high occupancy building you do have to wait for the elevator most of the time. The parking lot is very tight and difficult to park anything bigger than an economy car. The location however was excellent and the owner was nice but probably won’t choose to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

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

Love Gulf Shores

Loved the condo proximity to the beach. Did not love having to find out if you have more than one vehicle, you must purchase additional parking passes. MUST bring your own beach towels, none in this rental. Cleaning crew may need a little training as we found someone else’s socks and trash on the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon J.

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

Best vacation rental!

The views were amazing, walking distance to many restaurants, and right on the beach. It was a great week!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny T.

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

It was perfect, a great stay right on the beach!

Clean, nice, just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

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

Great condo, fantastic views!

Really nice beach condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, within walking distance to numerous restaurants, bars and shopping. Nicely appointed in beach decor, just as the photos show. Huge master bedroom with a futon, door to the balcony and a big walk-in closet. Teeny bathrooms but double vanity was separate. (As might be the case with many condos that indicate they are wheelchair accessible, the bathrooms definitely are not. You wouldn't even be able to fit a walker in there and the doorways were narrow.) Smallish, but private balcony, and because it was protected from the wind it enabled us to catch some sun during February's polar vortex and the view from the 9th floor was fantastic! Low density building with only 36 units, so no long elevator waits. Gulf Island Grille across the street and Sea 'n Suds down the beach were great! The owner, Sharon was a pleasure to work with, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great stay!

It was a very nice condo in a great location. Luvd the screen door to the master bedroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

janice h.

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

View was awesome! Condo was extremely clean & comfortable.

I would stay here again & recommend to anyone that wants a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louis A.

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

Great getaway.

Nice views with pretty much everything walking distance away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

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

Great condo!

We loved this condo, it was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Home Away From Home

This condo was perfect for my husband, kids, and myself. It had everything we needed, including the space. We could not have asked for a better view of the ocean. My husband and I were very pleased with our stay and will definitely recommend this condo to friends and family as well as stay here again!

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