Boardwalk 686 - Beachfront Condo & Walk to The Hangout - Beachball Properties

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A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a table, and two chairs.
A beach view from a balcony with a wooden deck, sandy beach, and ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a deck area, surrounded by a fence and a building.
A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gulf State Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

King

1 King Bed

twins

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Map
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 - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boardwalk 686 - Beachfront Condo & Walk to The Hangout - Beachball Properties pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boardwalk 686 - Beachfront Condo & Walk to The Hangout - Beachball Properties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boardwalk 686 - Beachfront Condo & Walk to The Hangout - Beachball Properties?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boardwalk 686 - Beachfront Condo & Walk to The Hangout - Beachball Properties 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. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and The Hangout are also within 15 minutes.

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. 31 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! From access to the beach to shopping, and restaurants we recommend this place! We will definitely come back again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Needs updated - shower in master and table on deck. Nice view and close to eating spots though. Need to supply more essential daily items like toilet paper, Kleenex and coffee filters. Should have a storage space for luggage available after check out for later in day flights.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 27 Oct, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your thoughts. We hope your next visit to the Gulf Coast is an even better one.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful property. Thank you for choosing BEACHBALL PROPERTIES—we can’t wait to welcome you back! 🌴☀️🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, very nice updated, host very nice, master bathroom could use some updating. Close to shopping,bars,restaurants. Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2026
Thank you for your review! 🌊 We’re so glad you enjoyed the clean and updated condo, along with the convenient location close to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. We also truly appreciate your kind words about our team and your feedback regarding the master bathroom, as guest input helps us continue improving the experience. Thank you again for choosing BEACHBALL PROPERTIES, and we’re happy to hear you had an overall great stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon! ☀️🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Host communication was fabulous. Husband said it was roomier than he was expecting, so that’s def a plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the spacious property and fabulous communication from our team. Thank you for choosing BEACHBALL PROPERTIES. We hope to welcome you back! 🌊☀️🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as described. Clean, quiet, with everything we needed. The location is prime, walking distance to some great restaurants. Pool and beach just awesome. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the property was exactly as described and provided everything you needed for a relaxing stay. 🌴 We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, amazing pool and beach access, and the convenient location near some great local restaurants. Thank you for choosing BEACHBALL PROPERTIES, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another beach getaway soon! ☀️🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

Convenient, clean, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that you had a great stay at our vacation rental. We take great pride in our properties and our commitment to providing our guests with the best possible experience, so your feedback is very important to us. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

The condo was very clean, great location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great. Awesome view enjoyed the sunset’s & sunrises. Great condo.
Sunset 11/27/2025 Thanksgiving Day
View from inside the condo. Perfection!
The walk to the beach from the condo. Perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the condo and those beautiful sunrise and sunset views—they truly make for a special stay. 🌅🌊 We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice condo in a great location on the beach!Property manager was terrific and super accommodating - could not have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from Management on 22 Oct, 2026
Thank you for the kind words about our team! We're so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review of Unit 686 Boardwalk

Sink in 2nd bath was completely stopped up. Plumber said he had never seen a sink that stopped up before. He had to tear everything out to repair. You need someone to go by to inspect the sinks every couple months at least. It doesn't have to be a plumber just someone to run water in the sinks to make sure they drain. The master bath has popcorn ceiling that is falling down. Drywall around the shower has water damage and needs to be repaired. The icemaker produced very little ice. The unit was decorated very nicely
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break Fun

Our stay was relaxing and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay.

Awesome, 686 very clean, beautifully decorated,very spacious. Great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation stay

Beautiful view! Quick and easy access to the beach Also close to the hangout and other restaurants and souvenir stores.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2022 Vacation

Excellent place to stay and within walking distance to restaurants and shops
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This is great condo! We were very pleased with everything and would definitely use this one again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Super nice place to stay! We loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring Break 2023

Loved the condo!!! Had a great trip at a reasonable price. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post a review! We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future and having the opportunity to earn that 5th star!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Met our expectations…we would do it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation

We had a great time on our vacation and the condo was exactly as expected. Pictures were 100% accurate of the interior/exterior of condo. Everything was clean and neat when we arrived. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay

We stayed at the Boardwalk. The condo was clean, beautiful, and well stocked. Even beach chairs! Beds were extremely comfy. Beachball was attentive and great to work with.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulf front

Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your positive feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time during your visit! It would be our pleasure to welcome you back in the future for another great stay. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your experience, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here to make your next stay even more memorable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great vacation

Beautiful decor, Always had a parking space, great pool, we will be coming here again next year. checking and checking out was so easy. Furniture was comfortable and a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. We loved staying here. Thank you for letting people stay in your vaca home. Cheryl Graham Greenfield Indiana
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Room and Great View

We absolutely loved this room, and booking with Beach Ball Properties was very easy. It truly made our vacation that much more enjoyable with not having any hassles. I def recommend this room and using Beach Ball Properties in the future. Andy
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We take pride in our properties and the services we provide, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to having you as a guest again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved being able to sit on patio and watch the people, sunrises, sunsets, dolphins and just enjoy the view. The property was clean and all staff that we encountered were friendly and helpful. Hope to be able to do it again. My granddaughters loved the beach but also looked forward to playing in the pool. The property was very clean, well stocked and decorated in beach theme. Well done. We did have to bring our own chairs, towels and also bought grandkids boogie boards. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 19 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the patio views, friendly staff, and clean, beach-themed condo. It’s great to hear your granddaughters loved both the beach and the pool! 🌊 We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
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