For the Beach, Pool and Pool Chair, Sunshine, Seafood, or most anything else Gulf Shores has to offer. Just renovated very clean, nicely appointed 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Open Concept Condo on the First Floor with 1033 square feet. New Bedroom Furniture and Mattresses in 2022. Only a Few Steps to the Pool. Short distance to the Beach. Parking just outside the door. Full Size Kitchen and Dining Area, Spacious Bedrooms and Bathrooms, Tile and Granite throughout. Bed and Bath linens provided. Perfect for family vacations, getaway with friends, romantic weekend, or one of the many festivals at Gulf Shores. Yours to relax, unwind, and enjoy the serenity of Dolphin Villas and the excitement of Gulf Shores. The pictures tell the story of the Blue Dolphin condo. We have open dates for 2024, if your travel plans are bringing you to Gulf Shores. Open dates for the Summer. January,, February, and March 2025 are available for snowbird monthly rentals.
You are Looking for a Great Deal Close to the Beach and Easy Access to Everything, This Is It! Just a couple blocks off Route 59 and Gulf Shores Parkway. Enjoy the tranquility of this family community and less than 10 minutes from the beach, many golf courses, great restaurants, numerous parks, many bars and music, waterparks and all the action. Dolphin Villas does not allow pets for renters. The Kitchen is equipped with granite countertops and contains pots/pans and dishes for cooking. Equipped with a Dishwasher, Stove with Oven, and Side by Side Refrigerator. Full size Washer and Dryer, in the hall closet. This condo is in a great location, first floor and overlooking the pool. Steps from the parking lot to the front door. Sit on our ground floor lanai, and your view is the side of the pool. The soothing sounds of the splashing pool water jets is a stone's throw away, giving you an amazing view of the pool from the kitchen and dining area for all to enjoy. The morning sun shines on the lanai, making it a wonderful sunny location to drink your morning coffee! There is an on-site Property Manager who is always available to assist you. We have a nice comfortable Couch. Love Seat, and Chair in the living room. Big screen TV in the Living Room. Cable TV and Internet provided. TV's in both the Master Bedroom and Guest Bedroom. The Master Bedroom Suite also includes a King Size Bed, Nightstand, Large Dresser with Mirror, TV, and a Recliner. The Master Bath connects with a large his and hers vanity and a combination tub and shower. A privacy wall hides the toilet. It has a large double closet with a mirrored front.
The Guest Bedroom Suite has a Queen Size Bed, Nightstand with lamp, and a Chest of Drawers. Mirrored closet doors, and flat screen TV. The guest bath connects with a single vanity and a combination tub and shower.
We are in a quiet condo complex located a few blocks from the intersection of the two main street/highways, Route 59 and Gulf Shores Parkway. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 8:00am. There is a large covered outdoor bar b que area on-site at Dolphin Villas that you are welcome to use.
As the owners, we take pride and strive to make sure your stay with us will be a wonderful and memorable vacation. If any questions arise before, during or after your stay you may reach us, directly through a phone call or text, and we will respond to you promptly. We are not a vacation rental company that filters you though prompts and extensions to receive an answer. This is our personal vacation home that our family vacations to multiple times a year, which continues to ensure your condo is in optimal condition. Please also read our reviews on listing #678868.
Dolphin Villa's, is located at 1701 E 1st St. This is Unit 307. It is only about 1.4 miles (and 5 - 10 minutes) from the beach. The main Gulf Shores beach access has metered parking and there is also on the street parking available. Tacky Jacks and Acme Oyster are right around the corner. The infamous LuLu's is just across the canal. McDonalds, Zaxby's and Tuesday Morning are located around the corner from the condo's entrance. Wal-Mart is only 3 short blocks away. Wonderful local gulf seafood abounds, with my favorite spots being King Neptune's, DeSoto's, and Acme Oyster. Hazel's Nook, since 1957, and is a small mom and pop restaurant with breakfast and lunch, both buffet and menu. Jesse's Restaurant in Magnolia Springs is a hidden gem. Buc-ee's Store just up the road on Baldwin Beach Expressway 52,000 square feet of everything from roasting cashews and pecans, t-shirts, gifts, homemade fudge, and so much more. Moe's Original Bar B Que is in Orange Beach. Paula Dean's and Lambert's in Foley are a must. The Flying Harpoon has been featured on Food Paradise, famous for their crayfish cornbread. Cobalt's in Orange Beach has recently been voted the best seafood restaurant in Alabama. There are a lot of restaurants (many with outside seating), shopping, golfing, live music, fishing, boating, and water sports nearby.
The Alabama Gulf Coast of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have 32 miles of pristine white sand beaches. and 10 public access points. The main Gulf Shores public access beach is at the end of Highway 59 with parking, restrooms, showers, and lifeguards during the summer. We can't forget the Hangout Bar and Restaurant is there too.
The children will enjoy Waterville USA, for it's water slides, lazy river, cannonball coaster, miniature golf, and go-carts. Alligators and wildlife can be found at Alligator Alley and Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. OWA in Foley has an indoor waterpark/themepark with a retractable roof and walls. Many of our summer guests play sports at The Sportsplex, it is 4.1 miles away.
Gulf Shores is home to Alabama's Gulf State Park, with a Championship Golf Course, Nature Center, paved Bicycle and Hiking Trails, and Fishing Pier. The Park has 3 hour free bicycle rentals at multiple kiosks throughout the park. Download the Bloom Ride Share app on your phone to access them. To really see the parks miles of paved trails, rent an electric bicycle from Pedego Orange Beach. You can pedal a little or lot, and let the battery do the rest. It's a lot of fun. We rode 23 miles, and can't wait to do it again! Make sure you have a park map of the trails before you start.
Less than one mile away is the David L Bodenhamer Recreation Center. It's a Gulf Shores Recreation Center offering non-resident daily passes and monthly subscriptions. If the weather takes you indoors, there is a heated indoor pool, fitness room, and indoor walking track.
For the nature lovers, a must see is the Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bog off County Rd 17, Foley. The carnivorous plants come alive in the spring with upside down umbrella flowers and showy colours all summer and fall. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Graham Creek Nature Preserve are great for bicycling and bird watching. Kayaks, jet skis, and boats can all be rented to spot bottlenose dolphin.
Perdido Key is just a few miles east toward Orange Beach, with parking and miles of sand dunes, natural sea oats, and boardwalk paths throughout. We can't forget the famous Flora-Bama for food, music, and festivals. Gulf Shores has numerous shrimp, art and music festivals throughout the year.
Fort Morgan is a great fort to relive our history. The Fort Morgan ferry crosses to Dauphin Island and Fort Gaines.
The Gulf Shores Sportsplex is about 4 miles. It's a multifaceted facility which annually plays host to many sporting events, including USSSA World's Series Baseball, NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, AHSAA State Track Championship, and numerous other baseball, softball, football, and track fields.
We have family and friends in this complex, who also share their property on Vrbo. If you are coming with friends and family and need additional properties in the same complex, please let me know. Hope you will consider the Blue Dolphin Condo for your vacation plans. We look forward to working with you for your stay.