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🌴Things are different at the beach! It's relaxing season all year long.🚤🐬

Beach condo with water park and fitness centre

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Living area
Dining
Beach
Room
Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8183.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
  • Place, Waterville USA

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

🌴Things are different at the beach! It's relaxing season all year long.🚤🐬

Island Tower is a dream vacation destination in Gulf Shores, Alabama. As the tallest building in the area, it offers unobstructed views that make it truly special. Located just a few steps from the beautiful beaches, it provides easy access to all the fun Gulf Shores has to offer. The complex boasts fantastic amenities, including a Gulf-front heated indoor pool, sauna, Gulf-front fitness center, a large beach-side outdoor pool with a lounge area, playground, BBQ area, covered parking, two high-speed elevators, and 150 feet of white sandy beach. After a day of enjoying the sun, you can relax on your private balcony while taking in the salty air and breathtaking views.

Island Tower 1203 is a corner unit on the 12th floor with stunning views. The kitchen features modern cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, a TV, and a private bathroom with a jetted tub. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed, a TV, and a private bathroom, while the third bedroom also offers a queen-size bed and a TV. All bedrooms have balcony access with Gulf views. The dining room table seats eight, and there's room for four more at the bar. A washer and dryer are provided for your convenience. This beautiful condo is sure to become your new favorite place to stay in Gulf Shores!

Please note that Island Tower is not a pet-friendly property. The association requires all pets on the property to be documented and registered before guests' arrival. Pets on the property without proper registration will result in a $200 fine for the owner, the pet will be required to be removed from the premises, and guests may be evicted.

Additional Information:

Corner unit in updated building with resurfaced waterfall pool.
Refreshed decorating including new mattresses in the main bedroom and sofa bed, as well as new balcony dining furniture.
Fully equipped kitchen with many small appliances, including a waffle iron, crock pot, and Keurig.
Spectacular beach views from the living/dining room, as well as from the main balcony.
Lovely lagoon and sunset view from the second balcony.
All bedrooms with direct balcony access.
Two of the three bedrooms are en-suite.
Parking Passes are required and may be purchased upon arrival or by contacting the management office. A maximum of two parking passes per reservation is allowed (2 cars maximum).
Linens are provided, but please bring your own beach towels.
The reservation includes a "starter set" of hand soap, 1 roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, 1 trash bag per trash can, and 1 roll of paper towels.
Policies:

Guests must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent.
Photo ID is required at check-in.
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets are not permitted.
For monthly "Snowbird" rates from November through February, please call to inquire. Enjoy your vacation at Island Tower, with its stunning views and excellent amenities, in the heart of Gulf Shores!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gulf State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌴Things are different at the beach! It's relaxing season all year long.🚤🐬 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is 🌴Things are different at the beach! It's relaxing season all year long.🚤🐬 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🌴Things are different at the beach! It's relaxing season all year long.🚤🐬?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌴Things are different at the beach! It's relaxing season all year long.🚤🐬?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌴Things are different at the beach! It's relaxing season all year long.🚤🐬 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angelica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is nice comfortable well equipped. Excellent sea viewsThe only detail was in the cleaning the master's toilet was dirty and a lot of dirt in the furniture in general
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

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

Great stay!

Great Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Family vacation

Great property and location for a good price. Was happy with our vacation here
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

LaSha H.

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

Great for Family

Sure! Here's a polished and positive review you can use for your condo stay:--- Excellent Condo Stay!I had a fantastic experience staying at this condo! From the moment I arrived, everything was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The space was beautifully decorated and well-stocked with all the essentials, making it feel just like home. The location was perfect—close to local attractions, restaurants, and the beach (or insert specific location highlight).The host was incredibly responsive and made the entire check-in/check-out process smooth and stress-free. I especially appreciated the little touches like extra towels, complimentary toiletries, and fast Wi-Fi. Whether you're planning a relaxing getaway or a longer stay, this condo is a perfect choice. I’ll definitely be coming!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae B.

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

Halloween

This condo is amazing. The views from the unit are spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Condo was very nicely decoreated and clean.

We had a wonderful vacation as we celebrated our 20 year anniversary and our friends celebrated their 30th.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

micheal c., Owasso, Oklahoma

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

Great place, view and location.

The condo had one of the best views in GS. Everything just as shown on the web site information. Quiet location with Great amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

3 night stay.... there for a wedding

The condo and the view were amazing. Well stocked kitchen everything you would need and then some. Easy checking and out. Plenty of parking. Easily accessible to shopping restaurants beaches etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

janie b.

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

Breathtaking!

This is by far the best condo I rented to date down in Gulf Shores! The minute you walk in all the 12th floor and you see that wall of windows, is everything you could ask for. Super clean, very friendly people, Super easy to communicate with. Patio had all the furniture you need for a big family to enjoy. It was decorated so cute and everything was so comfortable. Definitely 100% staying here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Brenda S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Shrimp Fest 2021/Canceled

We have stayed in Island Tower a few times for the annual festival. Was frustrated that we weren’t told at check in that there was construction going on, the pool was closed, the beach access was closed, both elevators had blue foam board as walls that some guests had decided to write & draw on. In the unit (1203)- there was no hairdryer (usually a standard in most places), the 2nd bedroom with en suite the tube drained slowly (one couple used the hall bathroom). Master king bed was broken or something because the head of the bed was much lower than the foot of the bed. The white curtains in the living room have crusted food on them, gross! The table on the patio is too big to actually sit around all sides.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal R.

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

Amazing Vacation

My family had a great week staying here. When we first arrived we were missing sheets in 2 rooms. I let the office know and there were people there with sheets and towels in about 30 minutes. We did not have any issues while we were there. Everything was nice and clean. We had everything we needed to cook: air fryer, crockpot, toaster, waffle iron, coffee maker… it had everything!!! We look forward to coming back and will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonya H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Spring break trip

Floors were dirty. Could not walk around barefoot or with socks on. Master bathroom sink was clogged up. Maintenance did come out within a few hours and fixed it. Guest bathroom toilet stayed clogged up the whole week and had to be plunged several times. The initial post said there was a play area which is one of the reasons we chose this condo but we never found one. I asked for pictures of it and the indoor pool before we even got there but was told no other pictures were available except what was on the original post.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Excellent condo

Condo was very clean and has a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buster S.

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

A getway 2024

Absolutely loved the
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany H.

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

Nice but could stand a few changes

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was great, adequate amount of space for 4 adults and 3 kids. Only some minor issues. The couch is completely destroyed which meant that in the evenings when we wanted to relax, we had to sit at the dining table which after being exhausted by 3 small kids was just not good enough. Also, none of the locks worked on the bedroom doors which made privacy with kids hard and the lock on the main balcony door was very tricky which meant my toddler was able to get out there. As a parent of small kids, I didn’t not like the fact that there was no plastic dishes at all. I did not like having to go to a separate location to pick up a code-I could see this being necessary when keys were involved but seems like an unnecessary step in the digital age.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D., Gardendale

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

Island towers

Great stay,need instructions to turn tvs on
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carmon P.

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

Island Tower Vacation

We have stayed at Island Tower multiple times over the years. We usually stay in the same condo, but it was unavailable for this trip. We ended up booking a corner condo instead of the middle. I prefer the middle as it seems to have more room and easier to access the balcony. We stayed in 1203 this year and the condo was pretty nice. The decor was nice and clean, the furniture and appliances could use a good upgrade or cleaning. The building itself has deteriorated somewhat but I see they are continuing with repairs in the next few months. No issues with the elevators, access to luggage carts, noise, or access to the beach. We did not use the pools this time. I do recommend vending machines be brought back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kesslie W.

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

Beautiful view

The condo was great and spacious! My family and I loved the views. The only disappointment we really had with the condo itself was, the construction going on the whole week we were there and it just happened to be on our side of the condo/unit. The two bedrooms that faced the street is right where they were doing construction on the condo walls and it was right on our bedroom wall the whole week. The other issues we had while construction was going on, we couldn’t use our beach access because they had it closed off due to construction. Fire alarms went off at least 3 or 4 times while there and we had to evacuate from the 12th floor. From what regulars were saying in the lobby is it happens all the time. But overall the condo itself and view was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Janet S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gulf Shores never disappoints

Nice unit!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanie C., Moody

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

Girls weekend.

Loved the condo. Loved the closeness to the beach. Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Amanda C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Good but not great

Had a family vacation here. The condo property was nice but a little outdated. The pool was very small and looked dirty so we never used it. The elevators were a short wait and there was plenty of parking which was nice. The unit was very nice and clean upon arrival. However, after being there for a little bit, we realized how dirty the floors were. You could not tell that it was dirty, but after walking on it for a little while, the bottom of your feet was very dirty. So we ended up having to wear our shoes the whole time that we were there. I suggest that the owners hire a professional cleaning service to deep clean the floors. Definitely bring extra bath towels with you because although they give you two per person they get dirty quickly. The beds were all very uncomfortable. I suggest the owners invest in new mattresses. The view from the unit was spectacular and the balcony was nice. It was a little inconvenient to have to check in and check out in their office which is in a different location, but the people that work there were very nice. All in all it was a good but it wasn't great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missy M., Germantown

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

We loved this place

This corner condo was made to be enjoyed! There was plenty of room for 5 adults. I woke up the first morning to find my entire family on the balcony laughing and enjoying the fantastic beach view. Plus we got to see the sunset from the second balcony every day. It is close to the beach, restaurants and liquor stores. If I had the money this is the place I would want to own. It was a Perfectly Wonderful Stay. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Simple good Fun

The Unit was clean, the Ac was out when we got there but Poole Realty helped get it fixed within hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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