Ocean House 1303 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-front

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Very good

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

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Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Hangout Music Fest
‪2 min drive‬
Waterville USA
‪3 min drive‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Ocean House #1303 is an interior gulf-front 2 bedroom 2 bath condominium located on the 3rd floor in building I overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The unit is approximately 1000 sq ft with views of the gulf from the living room and gulf-side master bedroom. The condo has a fully equipped kitchen with washer and dryer. There are 2 full baths with either a tub/shower combo or stand-alone shower. The gulf-side master bathroom is accessed via the bedroom and hallway. The street-side bedroom has an attached bathroom with a stand-up shower.

Ocean House I and II are 9 story buildings with 6 units per floor located 1 mile West of Highway 59 in Gulf Shores. Ocean House has a large seasonal zero-entry outdoor pool and small kiddie pool. The property also has a grilling area that services both buildings I and II.
Minimum age required: 23. Sleeps 6.

Parking passes are purchased on-site at Ocean House at guard house or office located in building I - CASH ONLY. There is a maximum of 2 parking passes per unit and cost is set by the association and is subject to change at any time without notice.

STAY AND PLAY

This rental comes with our 'Stay and Play Package', which includes complimentary tickets to the best area activities including; golfing, deep sea fishing, dolphin/nature cruise, amusement park, zoo and movie rentals. Each rental comes with our "Stay and Play package." Some restrictions apply.

*The 'Stay and Play Package' begins on the scheduled date of arrival and is not available on day of departure. Services are non-cumulative and non-transferable. All services are subject to change, subject to availability, and weather permissible. The 'Stay and Play Package' does not apply to monthly rentals.

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Gulf Shores Rentals, Inc

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.

Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Gulf State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
‪Burro Azul - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean House 1303 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-front have a pool?

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

Is Ocean House 1303 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean House 1303 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-front ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean House 1303 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-front ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean House 1303 2 bedroom 2 bath gulf-front located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie s.

29 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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6/10 Okay

Cynthia O.

22 Jul, 2024

Made the best of our family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Location was great unfortunately the condo had mold and a soon that we entered, we could tell by the smell you could see the stains in the ceilings and our kitchen floor and bathroom bathroom floors were always wet and we would decide to rest for the night. We could tell that the couch and her bedding were moist. I don’t know if it’s the AC or poor circulation and the condo itself, but we made the best out of it .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

19 Jun, 2024

Nice condo

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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8/10 Good

Teresa B.

30 Apr, 2024

Our Spring Trip to Gulf Shores

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Check In was a little backward, but that could have been our fault. We went to the condo and then had to backtrack to office to pick up our packet. No problem, just a short trip and back. The condo itself was actually very nice, neat to the eye, but a little dusty/sandy. A few items need to be replaced or seen to, but all in all, it was a good condo to spend a week in. We will definitely come back. Beach was beautiful, as always. The guys loved the golf course they played at, actually won 3rd place. Plan to play again next year!

8/10 Good

Katie S., California, Missouri

18 Oct, 2023

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

Friends 70+

There was 4 of us, ladies over 70, staying in the condo. We came to Gulf Shores for the Shrimp Festival. The condo location was great, excellent view of the ocean. It’s an older condo but was very comfortable. I would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Terri D.

21 Sept, 2023

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

Issues

Just wanted to let you know there is mold inside the condo. A lot in the bathroom but probably elsewhere. When we opened the door the smell hit us in the face. We had an air purifier with us that helped so much.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Sheryl F.

16 Aug, 2023

Ocean House 1303

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

9 Aug, 2023

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

Last minute getaway

Location was great! The property isn’t too big so the beach wasn’t crowded. Room could use a few updates, but it was perfectly fine for what we needed. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

31 Jul, 2023

Great!

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was just as stated! The place was so convenient To the elevator and beach access! Couldn’t have chose a better place! Clean, spacious, and perfect! Would for sure rent this again!

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10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

14 Jul, 2023

Great condo with the perfect view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of 5 stayed six days in this condo. We really enjoyed it! The condo was clean and had a perfect view of the ocean. It is located close to all the shops and restaurants which was very convenient. We would definitely stay here again!

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10/10 Excellent

Kandice H.

2 Jul, 2023

Beautiful, family location! The view and ocean sounds!!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a wonderfully time, all was easy checking in to checking out! The home was spotless and comfortable! I don't go to Gulf Shore normally but would totally recommend for a safe quiet fun family time! The staff were amazing and I made many friends with all the folks I came in contact with!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Connie G.

26 Jun, 2023

OCRAN HOUSE

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10/10 Excellent

Nikki A.

13 Jun, 2023

Ocean House

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8/10 Good

Robbie H., Northport

7 Jun, 2023

Great vacation. Just a few inconveniences.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: All things considered, we had a great vacation. The management company was awesome. Easy check-in and check-out processes. Will use them again for sure. We are a family of 6 (2 adults, 1 teen, 3 7-year-olds) and stayed 5/28 to 6/3.Pros:The location was perfect. The room has a great view and being on the third floor was convenient as you can use the elevator or stairs. Room was clean when we arrived. It was quiet for the most part. Had some partiers on the beach but that couldn't be helped. The complex was nice and the staff were great. Security patrolled the grounds regularly. Our kids loved the pool. The pool was cleaned every morning. The room was average. Suited our needs just fine.Cons:The room was dated and in need of a few upgrades. It is a keyed front door so you have to keep up with a key the whole time. The door is also hard to open and close. We had kids sleeping in the room beside the door and it was hard to open it without waking them up in the mornings to go setup on the beach. There was a smell in the room but not enough to worry about. Washer and dryer was small, especially if you have more than 2 people. We were washing clothes late into the night. The lights in the room need to be brighter. The tub drain in the master bath was really slow. I reported it when we left so maybe it got fixed. The wifi was spotty and really slow. Didn't really affect us any. We just used our data plan on our phones but if you have to work, you'll be out of luck. Bring $30 cash for parking since you have to pay onsite. Only had 1 elevator but it was pretty fast, I have to admit. It wasn't really a problem.Be aware that during our stay there was a "no canopy/tent" rule on the beach. Was told this was a Gulf Shores rule and not a complex rule due to the eroding shore but we saw other canopies down the beach. You can use umbrellas though.Like I said, not a bad stay. Will use the management company again but will find a differ

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10/10 Excellent

23 May, 2023

Family Vacation! Mother’s Day Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This vacation was for me, my son (12) and my mom! We drove 11 hours to get there and from the minute we arrived in Gulf Shores we were nothing but pleased! The check in process was seamless. The condo was easy to find, easy to access, and exactly like the pictures! It was beautiful, roomy, and everything we had hope for on our vacation! The view of the beach was OUTSTANDING! I loved the way you communicate with the staff by text with any questions or needs. This experience was far above my expectations! We will be back 100%! Thanks for the amazing memories! (Only downfall was having to pay $30 for paying cash only, I didn’t have cash and had to go get some from an atm wish that would have been included in the price of the rental)

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2/10 Terrible

Megan H.

30 Apr, 2023

Ocean house one 1303

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo itself was very nice two bedroom two bath balcony facing the Gulf. However, there was a pungent horrible smell of mildew/mold to the condo. I did alert the management regarding this. they came into the condo without us being there and without notifying us they were coming seemed as if they may have sprayed Febreze fruit sent is what it smelled like when we got back. This lasted maybe 6 hours and the terrible smell returned. We then went out and purchased 45$ worth of Febreze arm and hammer, air fresheners etc., just so we could stay until the end of our contract. Stayed out of the condo as much as possible. They need to rip the carpet up get rid of the furniture and the curtains. I had to rewash all our clothes when we returned home. I have a picture of some Looks like mold on a bathroom closet door I cleaned off. Sorry I would not recommend any one stay here until they remove the carpet, curtains, and furniture.

Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Patricia R.

28 Feb, 2023

Liked: Location

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

Horrible experience!! Nightmare!!

Very bad experience!! Nightmare!! Men were in and out of the unit everyday, working on the unit with the door open about 3 inches wide. I was uncomfortable. One man almost caught me naked. No private time during the days. There were holes in all the walls. At 9 am the morning we were checking out at 10am sheetrocker workers started knocking on the door,wanting to get into unit to fit holes, check-out time was 10am. The advertising of the unit, stated some renovation on the BUILDING, it never disclosed that the work was being done in the unit. We could not sit on the deck of the unit from 8am to 5 pm. We rented a beachfront unit for the experience of the deck and beachfront experience. Very, very noisy with large crane and other large equipment letting uthat movement of machines are in movement.. The window washing equipment was going up and down the deck, working on the outside of the building, again men looking inside the unit. So we had men coming in and out of the unit and men outside, coming up and down the windows and doors. It made me feel invaded, front and back. No internet!! Very poor wifi!! We could only get wifi outside, remember, we could not sit outside on the deck from 8am to 5pm everyday. I complained to the rental agency. I was told I could leave by 3pm or I would be charged for another day, this was near 2pm. The screen is jumping while I am texting you. Please disregard any poor grammar or spelling.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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6/10 Okay

Kristina H.

13 Oct, 2022

Dated property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was perfect. Had issues with tv and fire alarm but maintenance was great!Property had a wall of mirrors, old electrical, bad kitchen layout with front door opening toward fridge. Master bath needs update on electrical outlets and shower head.

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2/10 Terrible

A guest from ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL

9 Oct, 2022

Beachfront Beauty

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife, daughter (late teens), and I enjoyed the Ocean House condo and rest of what the Gulf Shores has to offer. Condo was good size, clean, and balcony provided nice place to relax right on the ocean. Kitchen had everything we needed, store was walking distance, and good selection of restaurants nearby. It wasn't crazy crowded and enough room on the beach to fish and / or swim.

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10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline K R.

1 Aug, 2022

Beach Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Traveled with husband, son & 8-year old granddaughter. We had a wonderful stay in Gulf Shores. Weather was perfect, condo location was convenient.

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8/10 Good

Madison W.

28 Jul, 2022

Great location and clean property

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay here as we have been to the Ocean House condos before. It is a great location and nice beaches. We were a bit disappointed by the single roll of paper towels and single roll of cheap toilet paper per bathroom on a 5 day trip for a condo that sleeps 6. But otherwise a clean & nice stay. Please also note that you have to pick up keys off property, this was a bit of an inconvenience as we were already on-site when we discovered this without a car.

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10/10 Excellent

tina W.

29 Jun, 2022

Ocean House 1303

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 2nd year staying here and didn’t disappoint. Unit was nice and clean. Loved the short walk to the beach. Staff was always friendly. Had a small issue with air conditioning, but was promptly corrected. Will definitely be back!

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2/10 Terrible

Brent B.

18 Apr, 2022

It was "ok".

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed at Ocean house 1303. Your parking pass is not included in your stay. That was $30 more. Security require you to wear a "band" around your wrist, We did not due the size as it doesn't fit out kids wrist. Our first impression of the condo itself was "musty". Noticed significant signs of mold as the days went on. We all became sick while saying in this unit. We were glad it was only 3 nights to bridge us while we had our other condo open which was in another complex. We had a great experience with Gulf Shores Rental and will do business again but this unit needs attention. Also, ocean house staff sit in lower level garage as there "office". They smoke cigarettes like a chimney and its tough to sit at the pool and smell that all day.

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer Y.

8 Oct, 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very Disappointed

The unit has been cosmetically updated and has a great view, but has a HORRIBLE musty, mildewy, moldy smell. We checked in after the property management company closed and when we were going to bed my daughter found a bug in her bed. The bedding was not clean, her pillow and the extra pillows were nasty and stained with with mildew. This unit has carpet that is nasty and I am sure it contributes to the moisture and mildew. Spoke with Allison the next morning at the property management company she offered a full cleaning and linens to be changed. Waited for house keeping for an hour and a half and when they finally showed up they brought no linens ( thought I had them???) and knew nothing about a full cleaning. Another lady finally came and brought linens for a queen bed when we needed them for a twin. Completely exasperated I sent Allison pictures of the nasty linens and condition of the unit and called her back. I believe she thought I was over exaggerating until she saw the pictures. She was very helpful and we were offered a unit at the condo next door or a refund. With limited availability we took the unit and it was better, but not great. Needs some updating but at least felt clean. The beach in front of Ocean House and Surf Side Shores is not deep for some reason compared to the rest of the beach. Each morning at 5:30 a.m. there was a dump truck bringing sand in to Ocean House which would bang and bang when emptying his truck. Overall the least relaxing vacation ever. Our entire first day was wasted waiting on housekeeping and then having to pack up and move to the other condo. We and should have received a refund for the first night. Our friends stayed at Phoenix property and we will make sure we do as well if we return to Gulf Shores. Allison’s supervisor was supposed to call me when she came in the next day but I never heard from her. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Katrina S., Chattanooga

7 Sept, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location is everything

Lets start with the positive. The location and view from your condo is amazing. This is an older condo building and needs some serious updates. Our unit the ac appeared very new but still could not pull the humidity out of the air. If you have the main bedroom that faces the ocean you will hear all conversations on all balconies 1-9. If you have the smaller bedroom that faces the open hallway you will hear all conversations floors 1-9 and the parking lot and street. Also at 5am every morning you will hear the garbage being picked up. There is no where to wash sand off your feet once you come in from the beach so constantly bringing sand into your condo. The ceiling heights are incredibly low in the bathrooms and tiny. The beaches are not cleaned so this area of the beach is filthy - we packed our car and headed to the Gulf Shores State park everyday and had a much better beach experience. Overall not worth the money they are charging - Certainly not worth more than $125 a night …

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021