Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Games
A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
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Close to Gulf Shores Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
On beach
Balcony or patio
Swimming pool
Waterpark access
Barbecue grill
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores Beach
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
1 min walk
Hangout Music Fest
Place, Hangout Music Fest
13 min walk
Gulf State Park
Place, Gulf State Park
16 min walk
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
7 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Beachfront Ocean Reef 802 | 3-story Townhome | Near all the action
Gulf Front Townhome; Short Walk to Town!! 3-story townhome, outdoor pool.
OCEAN REEF 802 | BEACHFRONT TOWNHOME | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS | WALK TO THE HANGOUT
YOUR BEACHFRONT GETAWAY IN THE HEART OF GULF SHORES!
Beachfront views, the sand just steps away, and restaurants and entertainment within walking distance? Welcome to Ocean Reef 802!
This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Gulf Shores beachfront townhome sleeps up to 8 and puts you right where you want to be. Spend your mornings overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, walk down the shared beachfront stairs to the sugar-white sand, and head out for dinner without moving your car. The Hangout is approximately half a mile away!
Ocean Reef's nine beachfront townhomes are arranged in three small buildings, offering a laid-back alternative to a traditional high-rise stay. Ocean Reef 802 combines the charm of an established beach property with an updated kitchen, two Gulf-front outdoor spaces, and an unbeatable location.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE OCEAN REEF 802
- TRUE BEACHFRONT LOCATION with direct access to the sand - 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms | Sleeps 8 - Furnished beachfront deck with outdoor dining and beautiful Gulf views - Additional Gulf-front balcony off the primary bedroom - Renovated kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances - Four flat-screen TVs, including Smart TVs - In-unit washer and dryer - Community outdoor pool and BBQ grilling area - Covered parking for up to 2 vehicles (permits required) - Walk to nearby restaurants, shops, and entertainment - Approximately 0.5 mile from The Hangout
THE BEACH IS YOUR BACKYARD!
Forget long elevator rides and crossing busy roads. Step outside your living room onto the spacious Gulf-front deck, settle into the outdoor dining area, and enjoy the salty breeze. When you're ready for the beach, take the shared staircase straight down to the sand.
The beachfront deck extends across the three townhomes in the building, without privacy dividers. The furnished area directly outside your sliding glass doors is reserved for your unit; the deck and beach-access staircases are shared. Upstairs, the primary bedroom opens to an additional Gulf-front balcony.
THE SPACE
Make yourself at home in this roomy, multi-level townhome. The updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a stylish backsplash, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and stainless steel appliances. It's equipped with the essentials for easy breakfasts, beach-day lunches, and family dinners.
After a day in the sunshine, relax in the living room and stream your favorite shows on the 50-inch Ultra HD Smart TV using your own streaming accounts.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Primary bedroom: King bed, 43-inch Smart TV, Gulf-front balcony - Second bedroom: Queen bed, 40-inch Smart TV - Third bedroom/loft: Double bed, 2 twin beds, 40-inch flat-screen TV
The townhome includes 2.5 bathrooms and a washer and dryer for your convenience.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Ocean Reef 802 is right in the heart of Gulf Shores, Alabama. With The Hangout approximately 0.5 mile away and restaurants, shopping, and entertainment nearby, you can enjoy a beachfront vacation without driving everywhere. Gulf State Park, Orange Beach, and more coastal attractions are a short drive away.
OCEAN REEF AMENITIES
Enjoy the community's outdoor swimming pool, BBQ grilling area, and covered on-site parking. Ocean Reef's beachfront townhomes offer a relaxed coastal setting with direct access to the beach.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Ocean Reef 802 is a multi-level townhome with stairs. - The main beachfront deck and beach-access staircases are shared with neighboring units. - Parking: Up to 2 vehicles. Permits are $40 per vehicle and must be purchased with cash at the on-site guard shack near the pool after 4 PM Central Time. - The thermostat's minimum cooling setting is 70-F. Tampering may result in a service charge. - Primary renter must be at least 25 and occupy the property for the entire stay. - Signed rental agreement and photo ID are required.
MONTHLY WINTER STAYS
Planning a Gulf Shores snowbird getaway? Ask about monthly winter rates and availability. Monthly reservations run from the 1st of one month to the 1st of the next, and rates are not prorated.
BOOK YOUR GULF SHORES BEACH GETAWAY!
For Gulf-front views, direct beach access, room for the whole crew, and a walkable location, make Ocean Reef 802 your home base on Alabama's Gulf Coast.
Professionally managed by Gulfsands Rentals, locally owned and serving the Gulf Shores area since 1995.
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Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Service fee: USD 32 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Property # 1264457vb
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
This property accepts cash
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf.
Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Does Beachfront Ocean Reef 802 | 3-story Townhome | Near all the action have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Ocean Reef 802 | 3-story Townhome | Near all the action?
As of 14 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Ocean Reef 802 | 3-story Townhome | Near all the action on 31 Oct, 2026 start from S$1,509, 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 Beachfront Ocean Reef 802 | 3-story Townhome | Near all the action pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beachfront Ocean Reef 802 | 3-story Townhome | Near all the action?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront Ocean Reef 802 | 3-story Townhome | Near all the action?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Where is Beachfront Ocean Reef 802 | 3-story Townhome | Near all the action located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Lagoon, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and The Hangout are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Right on the beach,close to restaurants and stores. Unit has plenty of room and everything needed for a family of 5.Enjoyed our stay and will visit again
Perfect stay. The amount of room was perfect for our group. Comfortable beds. Great location close to shopping and restaurants. We loved how close the beach is to the condo. Would definitely recommend.
This was absolutely accommodating and beach accessible!! Loved it!! Will definitely choose this place again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your stay at Ocean Reef was perfect for your family beach getaway! 🌊
It sounds like you made the most of our beach access—nothing beats those spontaneous sandcastle-building sessions! 🏖️ We can't wait to welcome you back to Ocean Reef for more fun in the sun. Who knows what beach adventures await next time?
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our condo met your needs. We hope to see you again soon!
Absolutely beautiful property! It was exceptionally clean and cozy. I loved the fact that the kitchen had just about every utensil and appliance you could possibly need, although I did bring some of my own things from home, we didn’t need them after all. The view from the porch was breathtaking, the neighbors were kind My in laws enjoyed it very much. We are already planning to come back next summer.
We had a great time at this townhome set right on the beach. It was great to also have a community pool that was close and not crowded. There is a washer/dryer in the home. We could walk to some nearby restaurants to eat. Overall, it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Hi Jessica, we are delighted to know of your enjoyment and found 802 to be a 5-star accommodation. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Very impressed with the level of communication and responsiveness with an issue that came up very soon after arrival. Totally knocked it out of the park!
The view of and proximity to the beach is worth every penny. We are making plans to return soon!
Perfect place for our family of 4. Close to everything!! Not huge but not small. Everyone had their own space to relax but we were all still vacationing together. Would 100% go back.
Location was thee best part! Some things weren't cleaned up to par for us but we just did it ourselves. The couches and chair cushions were stained/gross. The dryer handle was broken off so we had to pry the door with a butter knife. Overall the location was our favorite part! We would definitely go back here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thanks for your review! Please know we had the living room furniture & dining chair/bar stool cushions steam cleaned on Aug 21 and we have replaced the dryer door handle. We hope to see you back again soon!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Barbara S.
23 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beach
The property is perfect. Close to walk everywhere on the beach. Not impressed with Gulf Sand rental check in policy. It would be much better to have a combination lock on the door of the condo and not have to go to their office to pick up keys and the same to return.
They must work from home, office closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Patrick D.
22 May, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Location was good for the Hangout Festival, but that’s it.
The location of this condo was perfect for the Hangout Festival for my daughter and her college friends..I can not imagine renting this and bring my 3 younger children… for starters checking into this condo was the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever experienced.. I have never had to drive and pick up keys in a locked box.. outside of a rental office that’s open until 5pm. however is closed to the public? Traffic was awful road was blocked so you had to pass the office and back track back to the rental company for the key pickup. communication on the inability to turn into the parking lot would have been wonderful. A key pad check in system would be so much more efficient! You check in at 4pm. Unload your car, and then have to find the security guard selling the parking passes? He was sitting on a folding chair smoking by a car. It was absolutely ridiculous. Also who has cash? Paying when booking would have much easier, and having the pass ready for the renters. The condo was not clean, extremely dusty, dirty floors, dirty carpet upstairs, dirty nasty baseboards. I can provide photos if needed. Most of the furniture looked rough . The third floor was extremely hot when we arrived, blinds open baking the room, terrible air circulation. Preheated the oven and it was smoking like it was on fire. It had not been cleaned between renters. Also it’s not mentioned, you share the main deck with two other rental units. Extremely uncomfortable to sit, and watch the sunset with strangers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2024
Hi Patrick,
We regret to see the low star rating. Families of all ages come to enjoy Ocean Reef throughout the year. We do include a detour route to the office due to the roadwork. Please see your email. This unit currently has traditional keys so the check-in method is at the office. We supply all this information up front so guests know what to expect. Yes, we'll be reaching out to you for the photos as the unit was inspected prior to your arrival with no issues. We'll pass the housekeeping feedback to the cleaner so she's aware of the oven issue. We did not hear from you at any point during your stay to address any concerns and it can take several weeks to see reviews during busy season. Please call or email so we have the opportunity to address any issues. We understand you booked this property for the proximity to the Hangout Fest and glad it met your needs.
We really loved our stay at Ocean Reef 802! Extremely spacious for my husband, myself, and our three kids. Pretty comfy beds, nicely decorated, BEAUTIFUL Pyrex bowls in the kitchen. Appliances are nice and up to date. We shared the deck with neighboring tenants and they were very kind and friendly. Once you step off your deck, you’re right on the beach. Very family friendly. The pool was small but fine. Lots of kids of all ages there and they all played well with our children. Beautiful views of the ocean from the living room and the master bedroom. My ONLY complaint was that there was an empty can of 4 lokos behind the toilet and a random spoon in one of the bedroom closets and several ping pong balls under the couches 😂😂 so whoever was there before us had a great time 😂😂 housekeeping just overlooked a few things. However those little things were definitely not enough to keep us from booking there again. We would LOVE to come back to ocean reef 802 the next time we visit gulf shores! Thanks for the amazing memories!
We came to Gulf Shores for softball. The condo was newly remodeled on the first floor and tastefully decorated and painted throughout. Just a few steps off the deck and you have your toes in the sand. Would highly recommend.
We loved the location and being able to walk outside and be on the beach. One thing I didn't realize, that I think is important to note, is you do share a back porch with 2 other condos so that is just a bit odd. The beds are also incredibly uncomfortable. I've seen responses from management saying that everyone has their own type of bed preference but unless you like to sleep on incredibly old, hard, uncomfortable mattresses you're going to have an issue. I am never ready to leave the beach but was so looking forward to a good night's sleep.
We did have to contact the property mgr twice and they are so extremely kind and quick to assist. I can't say enough positive about that experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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