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Castaways 8D - Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores, AL

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Balcony facing the Gulf/beach
Sunrise at the beach
Sunset at the beach
West beach view
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Den

1 Double Sofa Bed

King bedroom

1 King Bed

King primary bedroom

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sitting room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary ensuite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Castaways 8D - Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores, AL

Your home away from home in Gulf Shores with 3 beautiful bedrooms. This adorable condo features 2 king beds and 1 queen bed, perfect for a family or group of friends. With 2 bathrooms and a cozy living room with 3 additional sofa beds, there's plenty of space for everyone to relax. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like A/C, WiFi, and a washing machine during your stay. Experience the fabulous Gulf Shores lifestyle when you stay at our place.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Castaways HOA/public beaches do not allow pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
7 night max stay; Guest must sign rental agreement; Security Deposit of $500 Required; Minimum age to rent is 25; Parking enforced, 2 max cars
NO Smoking. NO pets. NO parties/events. NO carts/wagons/racks allowed inside the unit. NO grilling/fires in the unit or on the balcony. Max 12 guests
Guests may be asked to immediately vacate premises, without refunds or compensation in the event of broken rules

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RL19-000543

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is 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. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, parasailing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
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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
  • Gulf State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waterville USA - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Castaways 8D - Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores, AL have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Castaways 8D - Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores, AL?

As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaways 8D - Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores, AL on 18 May, 2026 start from S$347, 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 Castaways 8D - Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores, AL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castaways 8D - Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores, AL?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castaways 8D - Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores, AL?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways 8D - Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores, AL?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaways 8D - Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores, AL 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 and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 48 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castaways 8D is exactly as advertised and even better. It’s very clean and spacious also has a very nice well stocked kitchen for all your cooking needs. The views from the balcony definitely will not disappoint we can’t wait to stay here again next time we’re in Gulf Shores.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Condo, Great view, Great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josalynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful condo & owner was also amazing to deal with!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Very clean and plenty of room.

Very clean with plenty of room for the 12 of us. Good views, easy beach access and clean pool.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal B.

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

WE HAD AN AWESOME TIME!

Truly enjoyed our stay! Great location to everything! The condo was very spacious and very well maintained! We will definitely be back! Christi was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chasitiy S.

Castaways 8D gets an A+ from us!

This was a last minute booking and I can not be more pleased! Condo was beautiful and very accommodating for our large party of 10. Plenty of room for all of us. Walking distance to restaurants and stores. Great beach view! We even had boxes of delicious cookies waiting for us upon our arrival!! We will definitely be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SYDNEY M.

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

Great retreat to meet up with family!

Beautiful views with tons of room
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Great vacation

We had a great family vacation at you property thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

4 nights of bliss

We spent 4 nights here in March 2025. The view was spectacular and the condo had everything we needed and more. This will be our “go to” home away from home for beach trips. Absolutely loved the owners and enjoyed every aspect of spring break!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Our stay was great!

We had such a great time it was very clean and met all of our needs! We had 9 people all together and there was enough room!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

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

Great condo close to everything!

We loved the location of the condo and the size was perfect for a large family!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

Beautiful condo!

Beautiful condo, located directly on the beach, close to several restaurants, pool is cleaned every morning, easy access to beach! One of our favorite places to stay!! We will be back! Owner was easy to reach! Also, they delivered cupcakes and cookies upon our arrival! 🙂
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

DAVID S.

New year Vacation

Great time, short but good shared moments with family, excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip R.

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

Enjoyable!

We enjoyed our first visit to Gulf Shores. The condo is in an excellent location. It was clean and the 3 bedroom beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Castaways 8D

Excellent stay and condo!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Location

Great location. Easy access to beach and dining. Parking lot was a little small.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

We loved it and will book again!

Easy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tashanna H.

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

Family and friend vacation!

Condo was very clean and spacious! It was perfect for our group of 2 families. Easy check-in process and the property managers were very pleasant when we had questions. This was our second time to stay at Castaways and has become our favorite place to stay so far!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sweet Home Alabama

Great condo with great views
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill P.

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

Decent condo

Great for the large group of ppl we had. Good location. Building is a bit dated and elevator is hot and slow. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisa C.

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

Definitely stay here again.

Had a small issue with the air conditioner, but called and they sent someone out to fix it. The building is alittle outdated but the room was perfect! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Awesome and easy

Booking was super easy online and it was nice not having to go into and office and do the whole check in process after traveling all day. We had all the info we needed and had a great stay. Check out was also quick and easy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna B.

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

great location

everything was great except the parking. the parking lot is more comparable for compact cars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace M.

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

Great Vacation

Condo was great! Access to the beach was great! The only negative thing I have to say was parking was very tight. Not the easiet to load and unload kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Christi

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Nebraska born, Missouri weekenders and Alabama beach lovers. I am a sunrise/sunset photo taker, lake lover and all around crazy about sun, sand and water.

Why they chose this property

Walk out of the condo, go down the elevator and out to the beach. It's that close! Castaways 8D is within walking distance to The Hangout, Pink Pony Pub, Picnic Beach, Sea-N-Suds, Gulf State Park fishing pier/restaurants, Lauria's by the Beach, De Soto's Seafood Kitchen, Mikee's Seafood, Sunliner Diner, Gulf Island Grill, The Catch, Bahama Bob's and so much more. If you like to shop, you can walk to Tiki Island Boutique, Souvenir City, Market Place, Purple Octopus, Surf Stye and Dollar General. Events within walking distance include The Hangout Fest/Sand In My Boots Fest, Gulf Shores Shrimp Fest and NCAA Beach Volleyball Tournament. Park and walk to so many places!

What makes this property unique

Cleaning and two parking passes included in rate. High end linens and bath towels. D'Covi Skin Care body and hand soaps. Within walking distance of many popular places. Directly on the beach and gulf-front.

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