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San Carlos 1201 ~ Stunning beach front condo ~ Corner Balcony

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San Carlos 1201 - Living area overlooking the Gulf
San Carlos 1201 - Balcony with outdoor furniture overlooking the Gulf
San Carlos 1201 - Beachview
San Carlos 1201 - East-facing balcony with Gulf views
San Carlos 1201 - Living area with Gulf views

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

San Carlos 1201 ~ Stunning beach front condo ~ Corner Balcony

San Carlos 1201, located at 365 East Beach Blvd, is the perfect beach vacation spot you've been searching for! Spend your time in this beautiful property, complete with a zero-entry pool, convenient poolside his-and-hers restrooms, an exercise room with windows facing the Gulf, and a relaxing sauna. Walk less than half a mile on the beach, and you arrive at The Hangout restaurant and local shops and attractions!

This lovely three bedroom unit features a fully-equipped kitchen with beautiful granite countertops and a wet bar. With two en suites, the first master suite, which has access to the beach front, corner balcony, has a king size bed and walk in shower – and garden tub. The second en suite has a queen bed. The guest bedroom has two full beds, access to a third bathroom, and a window overlooking Gulf State Park.

If you're looking for stunning views, spacious accommodations, wonderful amenities, and a convenient location, look no more; San Carlos 1201 is for you!

Additional Information:
* 12th Floor
* Walk-In Shower
* Two Beach chairs & an umbrella are provided at no charge to the guest by Suncoast, March 1- October 31st.
* No Smoking Allowed
* No Pets Allowed.
* Must be 25 years of age to rent.
* Monthly Reservations Not Accepted
* Vehicle passes are purchased at the on-site business office for $50 Per Vehicle.
Until May 1 '26 3 night stay;May 2nd to Aug 28th Sat to Sat;Aug 29thru Apr 30 '27 3 night min

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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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulf State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬12 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good stay. Everything was very clean and had plenty of supplies
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
This lovely condo has everything a guest could need for a fantastic stay, and we welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Beach Getaway

Truly enjoyed staying here with family! We couldn’t have felt more fortunate for choosing this condo for our rental. Definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

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

Great vacation rental

We would stay here again. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2024
We are happy to hear you enjoyed the week! Isn't San Carlos such a great place to stay?!? We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity M.

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

Lovely, comfortable getaway

This property had a great view and amazing furniture that made it such a lovely home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2025
It's such a pleasure to host our guests in such lovely accommodations as San Carlos 12012. We welcome the chance to assist you in planning your next holiday getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynetta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, the condo was nicely furnished and having the owner to provide two chairs and umbrella on the beach was a plus! I would definitely stay at that condo again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
It's great to hear you enjoyed the condo and appreciated the thoughtful beach amenities provided by the owner. We'd be happy to assist you with your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

Great beachfront condo!

Very spacious and true to the photos!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your review. San Carlos 1201 is a very nice condo. We try to post updated photos anytime something is changed requiring a new photo. You can book a year in advance of your next stay. Hoping you choose this condo again. Bender Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

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

Family Vacation

Condo was beautiful and clean. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
What's not to love about this fabulous condo? We're so glad you enjoyed yourselves, and we welcome the chance to assist you in planning your next visit - hopefully in this same great location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Fantastic Beach. Vacation

Great beach front condo. Everything was perfect. We had lots of room with great views of the golf. Will definitely book to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2025
Thank you, Taylor! We’re glad you had a great stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Bender Vacation Rentals soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nickii P.

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

Perfect!

The place was very clean and felt private. We loved it and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
San Carlos 1201 is a lovely condo, and we're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Be sure to call Bender Realty when you are ready for your next Gulf Coast getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Perfect Stay

We had a wonderful stay in this condo. We had 6 adults and 2 children with plenty of room. This was our first trip to Gulf Shores and we will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience

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: Great company, checked on us multiple times to ask if we needed anything. Condo was beautiful and had everything we needed.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2025
It was our pleasure hosting you in this lovely condo on East Beach. Be sure to reach out when you are ready for your next beach vacation - hopefully in this same terrific location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo is amazing! The view is spectacular and it looks just as the pictures show. We had three generations and we all had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
What a fabulous location from which to enjoy your family! The owner's desire is for families to have all that they need for the perfect vacation, and it looks like she is succeeding! Please reach out when you are ready for your next family reunion.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Beautiful Beach Condo

Definitely recommend this condo. Very nicely remodeled beach front location. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
We totally agree with you! The location and views have always been prime, but with the beautiful updates, San Carlos 1201 is stellar! We welcome the chance to assist you in booking your next visit to the Gulf Coast.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britt S.

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

Wonderful!

We plan to book a trip here again! Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2022
Isn't San Carlos 1201 simply lovely? We look forward to assisting you in booking your next visit to the Gulf Coast and San Carlos!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosann H.

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

San Carlos 1201

This place was absolutely beautiful! It was so spacious, clean and comfortable. Great location too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
San Carlos 1201 is gorgeous, isn't it? We're so glad you enjoyed your time, and we welcome your return in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Great view, great location, great time

Love the corner balcony, provides great views of the Gulf and beach. Kitchen well stocked, Festa ware abounds, with plenty of room for the 4 of us. Every bedroom has a bathroom, so convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2025
What a great condo from which to ring in the new year! We hope to have the opportunity to assist you in planning your next visit to the Gulf Coast!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Beach vacation

This is an amazing condo. It’s even better in person. Best views too
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph G.

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

Amazing trip

We stayed hear with our adult kids in there 20’s. Condo was exactly as advertised. Very spacious with comfortable furnishings and well decorated. Perfect location- close to shopping, restaurants and night life. Pool was nice and the beach doesn’t get any better than that!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2025
San Carlos 1201 is a lovely condo, and we're so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. Don't forget to reach out when you are ready to return to this same, great location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harmony K.

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

Amazing!

Great place to stay with family and kids. Immediate access to the beach. You can book chairs on the beach the entire time that you stay. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr, 2023
Thank you for your review! San Carlos is a great vacation spot and awesome condo. Your very nice review is appreciated. When staying in one of our condos, you have the first right to book the condo for the same week a year in advance if you do so before you leave. When you are ready to return please consider reserving this property again. Bender Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Loved this condo and would stay here again. The realtor company communicated and were great. Views were beautiful! Would come back again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Nice

Super nice perfect for the family. Parking permit was the most we ever paid!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2024
San Carlos 1201 is a lovely condo with stunning views. The price of the vehicle passes are set by the Condo Association, so we are unable to modify the cost. We welcome the chance to assist you in booking your next Gulf Coast getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

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

5 Star Condo

Condo is absolutely stunning. Kitchen is well equipped. The views from the balcony are stellar. We will be back to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Wonderful!

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: Amazing! Loved everything about the unit and the location!! Plan to return!!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr, 2025
Amazing and wonderful are two perfect adjectives for San Carlos 1201! The owner has very thoughtfully provided lovely furnishings and supplies for guests, and how about that view from the balcony? We welcome the chance to assist you in planning your next visit to the Gulf Coast - hopefully in this same fabulous condo!
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