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Read reviews! Best condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, across from Gulf Place.

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New Gulf Place
Aerial view of Southwinds and Gulf Place
Our corner of paradise. Something to do in every direction.
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Read reviews! Best condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, across from Gulf Place.

Two Bedroom Two Bath, Walk to Beach, Resturants, Bars, Shopping, Pool, WiFi
(Previously listing #755173)

Unbeatable location at the center of Gulf Shores beach life! Once you unpack your car, put your keys away till its time to go home! NO MORE SAND IN YOUR CAR! Our Condo is only 2 blocks from the end of Highway 59 (the “T”). Take a right on west Beach Blvd and the second right you will arrive at your "Gem at the Beach". The new Gulf Place is our front yard.

Southwinds is a VERY low-density complex with only 12 units. Most are privately owned or personally rented out by the owners. It is a wonderful and warm group of people that have become part of our extended family. The location is ideal because the beach is right across the street, and once you are done for the day walking to everything else is so easy too! It is the perfect place to bring your family & friends!

Walk to over 10 restaurants/bars like The Hangout, Pink Pony, Shrimp Basket, Bahama Bobs, Papa Rocco’s, (less than 5 minute walk). We are also directly across the street from the new Burro Azul.

Shopping is also with in walking distance!

Enjoy stunning views of the beautiful white sandy beaches and the Gulf of Mexico from the front and back decks. The large front deck with a table, chairs and umbrella is perfect to enjoy the gulf views and salt air while you enjoy your meal with your family, and friends! The back deck is wonderful for a quiet retreat with an amazing view.

If you have ever been to the Hangout Music Festival, our condo is directly across from the main stage! Sit on the front deck and enjoy the music for free. We are one of the only condos INSIDE THE VENUE! *NO SHUTTLE PASSES TO PURCHASE, NO BIKES TO LOCK, NO LONG WALKS!*

Shrimp festival in October- simply sit on the back deck to enjoy the music or take a short walk to the stages and festivities. *NO WORRIES ABOUT PARKING OR TRAFFIC!*.
The unit sleeps 4 in beds but can hold up to 6 if you utilize the couch and twin cot mattress. You can also bring an air mattress, if you choose.
Outside shower (under the unit by the stairs)

The fully equipped modern kitchen includes:

Stainless Steel Appliances

Electric Stove Dual Oven

Large Stainless Sink

Granite counter tops throughout

Solid wood cabinets

Coffee Maker and Kuerig

Toaster

Laundry: Full size High Efficiency Washer and Dryer

Bathroom downstairs: Tile floors, blue glass basin sink, shower walls are glass tiles in beautiful shades of blue, shower floor is pebble stone tile.

Bathroom upstairs: Marble tile floors, Marble and various glass tiles in shades of blues with accents in black in shower, Built in shower seat tiled with marble, Marble counter top with dual vanity.

Bedroom 1: King size bed(sleeps 2), Flat screen Samsung TV, Walk in closet, plenty of storage

Bedroom 2: Queen size bed(sleeps 2), Flat screen Samsung TV, Walk in closet, plenty of storage

Links to sites for umbrella, chair, bike and kayak rentals are located in the hospitality manager.
Owners also have chairs, cart and umbrella available for rent. Message owners for obtaining code to the storage area and to submit payment.

Keywords: gulf/beach views, family friendly, great location, Restaurants, Bars, Hangout, Shrimp Fest, pool, luxury , wifi

*Security cameras underneath condo. Data is not being recorded and is used for live view purposes only when necessary.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$25 flat cancellation fee for any cancelled booking.
Guests must be over the age of 25 to rent and must provide photo ID.
This is a family friendly condo complex. No parties.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is by the sea. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wade Ward Nature Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulf State Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Read reviews! Best condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, across from Gulf Place. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Read reviews! Best condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, across from Gulf Place.?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Read reviews! Best condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, across from Gulf Place. on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$571, 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 Read reviews! Best condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, across from Gulf Place. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Read reviews! Best condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, across from Gulf Place.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Read reviews! Best condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, across from Gulf Place.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Read reviews! Best condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, across from Gulf Place.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Read reviews! Best condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, across from Gulf Place. located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 10 minutes.

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. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Loved staying here

I highly recommend this place & it is literally across the street from the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Another amazing stay!!

Always love staying here!! Always easy to communicate with owners! Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

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

Fantastic

Awesome location, awesome place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

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

Definitely a pick

The location is awesome. It was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maeghan B.

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

Convenient Location

We’ve stayed multiple times. The host is always quick to communicate. You can’t beat the location! Comfortable and clean condo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Macie T.

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

Clean and affordable

Very close to everything. Clean and comfy! Will be staying again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Great place at the beach

I can't say enough good things about our stay. Fantastic location and a great condo. Everything was very clean and in great condition. Loved being able to just cross the street to the public beach. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Great place!

This is a great place to stay. It’s close to the beach and the center of everything. We walked most of the time. The only negative is the pool depth was only 4 feet, which would be great for kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick O.

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

Very near beach.

Condo was clean and comfortable. Pool was nice to have.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck H.

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

Great Location and amenities

Had to make a business trip to work at client's site and only a few blocks away from location. Liked it so much, we tried to get an extra few days in for fishing. Very nice and very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Nice location

Property is well located. It is also low density. The owners were easy to communicate with. The beach across the street is public so it will not be developed.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Winter break

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

Great location and nice condo!

Great location and nice condo! Short walk to the beach. Just across the street. Close to many restaurants and things to do. There is some construction going on behind the condos but it really only bothered us one early morning with the sound. Flat screen tv in both bedrooms and living room was nice. Beds are comfortable. Great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith O.

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

Furniture

Could have more comfortable furniture both inside & out. Great location. Manager responds to any problems quickly. Enjoyed our stay.. Thank you.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Perfect Location! Wonderful condo!

Condo was easy to find. You only have to walk across the street to the beach. You can walk to pizza, gift shops, The Hangout and multiple other locations so you really don’t need to drive once you arrived. We stayed for a softball tournament and it was a prime location to the Sportsplex. We only used the pool one time but it’s there in case you need it. Felt very safe! We rented chairs from the owner for the week which was super convenient. Beds were very comfortable. Fridge was large. Washer and dryer were helpful too. Would definitely stay here again!
View from back balcony to show how close beach access is.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark K.

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

Loved it!!

The property is outstanding, close to everything and very accommodating, clean with friendly neighbors. we have stayed there in the past and that is why we went back. Unfortunately, for the entire time we were there, 18 days there was heavy construction right nexr door, every day from 0630 until 1830. With that being said, we would still go back,
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen H.

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

Summer Vacation

Overall me and my girls loved this property. It was nice, neat, and fully equipped. Absolutely loved the location. It was around everything.The beach was practically at the front doorstep. Just a few steps across the street and there lays the beach. Just a quick walk down the street is The Hangout and more. Me and more girls really enjoyed scenery that we walked everywhere until it was time to go to the water park. The next time we visit the beach we will definitely look into this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Great Trip!!

The condo was great! It was close to everything, within walking distance to food, music and beach. Didn’t have to drive hardly anywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

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

Wonderful Vacay

Excellent location, condo was clean and equipped with everything we needed. Thank yon so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great Location/Cleanest Place Ever

I don’t ever leave reviews but this place deserves one. We have never stayed “across the street from the beach” and I was leary but this was Wonderful. Beach access was much closer and easier than staying in a condo on the beach. No elevators was the best part. Close to everything, could walk everywhere. We’ve stayed in some nice places but this was the cleanest condo I have ever been in. Whoever does the cleaning deserves a bonus 😊. The owners were very kind and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Amazing stay!

Everything was great about this condo! This was our 4th time staying here and can’t wait to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROY P.

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

Perfect location!

Perfect location. Very clean and well stocked condo. Communication from the host was outstanding and like family. If you want a no hassle condo process, with a great location, book unit 5. We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

NCAA Beach Volleyball Tournament

Property was great. Loved the location. Easy access for walking as well as close for driving destinations. Unit amenities were good and Christy was very responsive to any questions or needs. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty N.

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

Excellent Condo and Location

We loved our extended stay here at this property. The location was great, we were able to walk everywhere. The description and pictures were spot on. Views from both the front and back decks were great. Really enjoyed the shower upstairs!! Our stay was great!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

FUN

There was absolutely nothing not to like about this place, the location was perfect, the home was immaculate and the neighbors were easy to get along with. I am already looking into booking there again next year. You can.t go wrong!!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christy Adams

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We recently purchased our second unit at Southwinds. We love it and love sharing it with others. We expect you to love it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

After looking all over Gulf Shores, we found Southwinds. All I can say is Location, Location, Location.
We are close to everything. We can walk to numerous restaurants. It is nice watching the sunrise and sunset from our deck!

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