This was our first time in Orange Beach and our first time renting a VRBO. We loved our location and the unit we stayed in. Had a few issues with the shower, toilet and dishwasher, but they were quickly fixed.
Location is perfect. On an area of the beach that was not very crowded at all. We were able to spread out and not feel like we were on top of each other. The unit is on the 14th floor and the views are amazing. Also, really quiet unless the wind was blowing. Make sure you call Ike's Beach Service for chairs.
The living area and kitchen is smaller then what the pictures showed (Great photographer!) but we never felt cramped with 10 people in the unit.
The unit as a whole could use a re-fresher as it is pretty tired. The pots/pans and silverware seem like they are from decades ago. But all were clean and functional.
The unit does have some boogie boards, sand toys and inflatables. Something I wish I had known before we came down. Also, there is nothing in the way of kitchen staples -- dishwashing soap, flour, salt and pepper etc. For someone traveling by plane, this is a pain. I think there could be some of the kitchen staples that could be bought in bulk supplied.
The dryer is not great at drying a ton of towels at one time. Make sure you don't overload it. Also, for the agent -- make sure there are 10 sets of bath towels. We only had 8.
Parking was no issue. You can buy extra parking passes for a reasonable amount.
All in all, we loved our stay and would definitely book this unit again.