Located on the beach, this condo is in Orange Beach East, a neighbourhood in Orange Beach. Tropic Falls at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches. Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum and Adventure Island are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Orange Beach, AL
What's nearby
Orange Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Gulf State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Ono Island - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Alabama Point East - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Perdido Beach Boulevard - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, and Oyster Bar - 2 min drive
Cobalt the Restaurant - 2 min drive
CoastAL Orange Beach - 6 min drive
The Gulf - 3 min drive
Pirates Cove - 40 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Orange Beach Gulf-Front 2BR • Sleeps 7 • Renovated • Pools • Boat Slips have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Orange Beach Gulf-Front 2BR • Sleeps 7 • Renovated • Pools • Boat Slips?
As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Orange Beach Gulf-Front 2BR • Sleeps 7 • Renovated • Pools • Boat Slips on 31 October 2027 start from NZ$1,529, 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.
How much is parking at Orange Beach Gulf-Front 2BR • Sleeps 7 • Renovated • Pools • Boat Slips?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Orange Beach Gulf-Front 2BR • Sleeps 7 • Renovated • Pools • Boat Slips?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Orange Beach Gulf-Front 2BR • Sleeps 7 • Renovated • Pools • Boat Slips?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Orange Beach Gulf-Front 2BR • Sleeps 7 • Renovated • Pools • Boat Slips located?
Nestled on the beach, this Orange Beach East condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches. Alabama Point East and Ono Island are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is our 2nd time staying in this particular condo. We have stayed in others at Wind Drift but this one is our favorite. Communication was great and we had no issues.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Always great to have you! Thanks so much so staying, can't wait to have you guys again!
The condo was beautiful and perfectly as described. For anyone with accessibility issues, there is an elevator but about 5 steps on either stretch of the walk way to the beach. Communication with host was great. I loved the little mini kit for showers too! I only wish we had more garbage bags as only one per can for the entire stay left us scrambling and same with toilet paper.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2026
They were thoughtful and respectful guests. We appreciated how easy they were to host and would gladly welcome them back.
The kitchen was very well stocked. Seating was comfortable in the living room. Great decor. Loved the extras like the shelf unit in the kitchen, the abundance of night lights and they had a great refrigerator. Felt like the door lock was quirky in how you had to hit the lock button anytime you go out the door or else it was quirky getting back in. Found more bath towels in cabinets which didn’t know about. Wish there had been a place to store beach supplies. Great patio furniture. Bed was comfortable. My husband said he slept hot. I slept fine. It’s a tight squeeze to get into the closet in the second bedroom. Having bathrooms connected to the bedrooms is a plus. Fun dinner dishes. Plenty of counter space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the comfortable seating, well-stocked kitchen, patio furniture, décor, and all the little extras throughout the condo. It's wonderful to know the space felt welcoming and functional for your stay.
We also appreciate your comments about the door lock, storage for beach gear, and the second bedroom closet. Guest feedback like yours helps us identify opportunities to make future stays even better. We're glad you found the additional towels and enjoyed features like the bedroom-connected bathrooms, spacious counters, and fun dinnerware.
Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Love the view and easy access to the beach all was clean and decorated nice. Loved the fact that we were not in the hustle bustle but close to go to town to shop and eat.
I have nothing but amazing things to say about this rental! We had a great time and the condo was perfect for our family of 5. The building itself is older but you’d never know. The elevators were great and clean, and the unit itself was updated. The beds were comfortable, water pressure fantastic and plenty of kitchen stuff to make it through your stay. My favorite was the view and the huge balcony! Just beautiful. I also was very happy with the location. The building was next to a vacant protected lot which kept the beach at a low density of people. No obscene amount of people to get through in order to get to the water, which was wonderful. It was close enough to shops and restaurants but far enough to feel like you’re out of the beach crowds.I’d also like to say how appreciative I am of the rental company. We had a blown fuse the first day and the response was immediate. We also decided to stay an extra day and they were able to accommodate us. Truly wonderful people to work with. I’m planning on returning to Wind Drift from here on out. We’ve stayed in several condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and this has been my favorite by far. So if you’re looking for a low density condo with great beach access that’s comfortable and affordable…this is it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Hi Tyanne,
Wow! Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful review. We are absolutely delighted to hear that Wind Drift 309SW was your favorite stay in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. That is truly one of the highest compliments we could receive.
We are so glad the condo was a perfect fit for your family and that you enjoyed the spacious balcony, beautiful views, comfortable beds, updated interior, and well stocked kitchen. We couldn't agree more that the location next to the protected state park is one of Wind Drift's greatest features. Having a peaceful, uncrowded beach while still being just minutes from restaurants and shopping makes it such a special place.
Thank you as well for your kind words about our team. We are happy we could quickly resolve the fuse issue and accommodate your extra night. Providing responsive service is something we take great pride in, and it means so much to know it made a difference during your vacation.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and are honored that you plan to make Wind Drift your new beach destination. We cannot wait to welcome your family back for many more memorable vacations!
This place was perfect for our family of five! The condo was clean and we had plenty of space as well as a beautiful view. It’s a smaller building so the beach isn’t overcrowded and we were close to many restaurants. We will definitely stay at the Wind Drift again.
We enjoyed our stay! It was quiet and peaceful! The beach was fabulous!!! We relaxed and enjoyed every second!!! We will definitely come back to Wind Drift!!!
We loved this property. It was perfect for our family of 4! Very comfortable and beachy. We love the location and small, non-high rise feel of the Wind Drift. We will definitely try to stay in this location again and again!
The weather was terrible but the location and view of the Gulf were spectacular. Would like to come back and enjoy the beach. Love the location. Had a wonderful time in a beautiful condo playing cards with friends.
The condo was amazing with a fantastic balcony. Very clean and super comfortable living area furniture. May weather was great with small crowds. Pool was fantastic and kitchen ice maker was convenient. Looking into booking this unit again! Highly recommend!!!
Overall this property is clean and quiet. We had problems with the internet and tv but we contacted Caroline and she got right on it. We will definitely be back.
The beach view was amazing from the 3rd floor balcony. The bed in the Master was great, a firm memory foam mattress but the mattresses in the guest bedroom, both the queen and the twin were older style spring mattresses. Our kids slept fine on them, but I certainly wouldn't have. Access to the beach couldn't have been any better, maybe a 1 minute walk from our door to the beach access. The beach was essentially private with no more than 3 or 4 other guests present at the beach with us at any given time. The pool's shallowest area is 4', so if you have young children like we do, make sure they can swim or have good floaties or the pool is nearly unusable. I was surprised at how deep the shallowest area was. Access to Orange Beach, Gulf Shores or Foley weren't ever more than a 20 minute car ride, so there are an endless number of quality local restaurants. There are a few negatives to the property, namely how filthy the floors of the condo were. Walking around barefoot in the condo after getting out of the shower would result in black feet in just a handful of steps. Because of this we couldn't allow our toddler to crawl and scoot around the condo and she wasn't happy about being cooped up. The rest of the condo felt pretty clean but we were pretty disappointed with the floors. If they've been thoroughly mopped or scrubbed in the last year I'd be shocked, just as dirty as you've ever seen a floor. Because of this I'm not sure if we would stay here again...
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stay overall, especially the amazing beach views, easy beach access, peaceful atmosphere, comfortable master bed, and convenient location. We also truly appreciate you taking the time to share both the positives and areas for improvement, as this information is very helpful for future guests and for us as we continue to improve the property.
I went back through our communication during your stay and noticed that you seemed very pleased throughout your visit and even extended your stay. During our communication with you, the condition of the floors was never mentioned. Had we known there was an issue, we would have addressed it immediately. Our policy is that if anything is not up to our standards, we encourage guests to contact us right away so we can resolve the situation, whether that means sending the cleaning team back out, replacing an item, or addressing any other concern as quickly as possible.
We are very sorry to hear that the floors were not up to standard and understand your disappointment. We have already spoken with our cleaning team to address this issue and ensure additional attention is given moving forward.
Please never hesitate to reach out during your stay if something isn't right we are always here to help and want every guest to have the best possible experience.
Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing to stay with us.
My husband and I decided to celebrate our anniversary at the beach and after perusing the condos available we opted for this unit based on the good reviews and the location. It was great! The unit had a good floorplan with plenty of room. The beds were comfortable but I recommend bringing your own pillows if you are particular about pillow loft, comfort, etc. The kitchen was well stocked with all the essentials and the undercounter icemaker was a big hit with us. The balcony was large and offered seating for 4 plus 2 side tables and a round pub table. There was plenty of room to bring a couple of lounge chairs too. The view was lovely from the balcony - no obstructions. We hope to go back again for a little longer stay. Also I want to mentionthat although there is some renovations being performed on the building, we barely heard anything other than occasional hammering or sawing but it wasn't much. The unit is very quiet. We didn't hear neighbors or traffic from the road.
Our days consisted of breakfast (for your info no restaurant know what basted eggs are, the last day we discover what they call them, "steamed eggs" and that is a good description for them), Pickleball was next and one of our primary reasons for choosing Wind Drift (Could never find anyone who knew anything about getting access to the area across the street where the pickleball was suppose to be). We found the OB Rec Center with 6 indoor courts and great people! After that it was time for the Beach packed with lunch and libations for most of the afternoon. Then a little kick back at the condo and off for the evening. Our favorite place was Flora-bama Good entertainment at all hours of the day combined with cocktails to enjoy. We like our fish cooked rare the south seems to like ruining them fried well done, so the menu's did not serve us well. Orange Beach is a hidden secret of Florida and we had a great time with our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2023
Hey Chuck! Thank you for the review! Next time, please reach out to us directly if you have any questions regarding the amenities. There is a North side Wind Drift building, that is where the pickle ball courts are located. There is a stoplight and pedestrian crossway to assist in getting over that way for access.
The WindDrift itself, as well as this condo were spotless clean! Great location, near other lower density buildings. Beach Service (Best Day Ever Beach Service) was great by having our chairs and umbrellas out by 9am and we were able to pay using Venmo. Only 1 mile from Florabama, and very close to The Gulf outdoor restaurant which were both wonderful. Our stay was in October, so no huge crowds and perfect weather! The condo was nicely decorated and had a great ice maker that made the little square cubes. The walkway leading to the beach is not long at all. There is a nice sized beach, then it dropped down to a few feet more before the water. I imagine the small drop-down is due to the surf and is probably temporary. If you need an elevator at the condo, be aware that though it was working the first day, it was not the next day. Bring extra toilet paper, paper towels and garbage bags. There was only one kitchen towel and a sponge so it would be great if the owners consider adding maybe 6 of each to the kitchen supplies. Aesthetically speaking, a bed skirt on the king bed would add a little warmth to the primary bedroom. This is not a corner unit, but a very nice third floor view of the beach, from the balcony. Overall the four of us thought it was great and well worth returning to. If you go in the fall bring a few old blankets as we did to watch the sunset, as the beach service picks up their chairs and umbrellas at 5pm. The blankets were also good to have while in the shade of our umbrellas, reading, visiting and drinking cocktails! Note: I try to be very honest and thorough because I greatly appreciate and consider reviews that show both the pros as well as the cons! Would highly recommend this condo!
This cute beach condo was very nicely put together. It was perfect for four adults. The kitchen was fully stocked with cooking utensils, pots, pans, a slow cooker, blender, etc. The furniture seemed to be very new and the beds were comfortable. We absolutely loved our stay and wished it could have been a bit longer.
One day we experienced very heavy thunderstorms and that forced us to stay inside. However, a very pleasant delight was that the new televisions were wifi equipped and that allowed us to use Netflix and Amazon Prime to pass the time.
The condo was exactly as its presented. It's easily accessible, clean and comfortable.
I will definitely stay here again.
This was a great rental and it was perfect for our family. The location was perfect and so beautiful. My husband and son were able to do surf fishing from the beach. They caught a beautiful skipjack. The condo had comfortable beds with good quality sheets ( something I am picky about). The ice maker was fabulous and the balcony was large and right on the beach. We will be back.