Private condo next to state park and pier-book now for summer!

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach5 min walk
Hangout Music Fest20 min walk
Waterville USA5 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)58 min drive

We had a blast! This condo was awesome. The beds are extremely comfortable and so are the couches. I usually hate stayin...

sherron g.

Jun 21, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs sitting room

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This two bedroom, two bath townhome style condo offers private parking for two cars with a private entrance. This small, 18 unit complex offers a quiet place to relax at the private, salt water pool with attached tiki hut. Rhys' place offers a private grill for guest use, and three private balconies, all with ocean views. The unique floor plan allows for a sitting room downstairs, attached to the full kitchen, with a separate living room upstairs. The downstairs bedroom offers a queen sized bed and smart TV with attached bathroom (tiled shower). The eat in kitchen offers all major appliances including a dishwasher. Attached to the kitchen is a small sitting area with a queen sized sleeper sofa, a large smart TV, and direct access to one of the three balconies. Upstairs you will find a large living area with a smart TV with attached balcony. Down the hall from the living area is the washer and dryer closet and the master bedroom. The master has its own private balcony where you can enjoy the sunrise over the ocean while laying in the king sized bed. A smart TV, large master closet, and attached bath with tub and shower round out this amazing space. Rhys' Place is a short, 10 minute walk to all of the main Gulf Shores restaurants and attractions, and direct access to Gulf State Park beaches. Views of both Lake Shelby and the Gulf State Park pier can be seen from the master bedroom balcony.
Rhys' Place is a privately owned condo created to honor the life of the owner's 3 year old son who passed away in 2019. Each stay at Rhys' Place allows the owners to allow a family who has also lost a child unexpectedly to stay in the condo for free. Rhys' Place is intended for families who want to enjoy the beauty of the sugar sand beaches of Gulf Shores while enjoying the privacy of a small complex.
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Rentals are available by the week or monthly. Contact the owners for additional details.

Property manager

John and Amie Howard

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and Waterville USA. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Gulf State Park - 1 min walk
Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 11 min walk
Hangout Music Fest - 20 min walk
Waterville USA - 5 min drive

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

The Hangout - 3 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 2 min drive
Pink Pony Pub - 3 min drive
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 3 min drive
Foodcraft - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private condo next to state park and pier-book now for summer! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private condo next to state park and pier-book now for summer! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private condo next to state park and pier-book now for summer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private condo next to state park and pier-book now for summer!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private condo next to state park and pier-book now for summer! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores condo is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park Fishing Pier are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cindie D.

15 April 2024

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

Amazing stay, location is 5 stars

Love the property. Super cute and clean and just as advertised. Beds were very comfortable. Loved the decor and the setup was great. Loved that the beach was so accessible, and being next to the state park meant it was not super crowded. Be prepared to walk through the sand, we definitely got our workout in but it was so worth it! Would stay again in a heartbeat and hated to leave.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy H.

6 April 2024

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

Amazing!!

The location was perfect. Across the street from the beach. Close to Gulf shores and Orange Beach!! We loved the condo. Perfect for our family of four!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherron g.

21 June 2023

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

Gulf Shores Trip!

We had a blast! This condo was awesome. The beds are extremely comfortable and so are the couches. I usually hate staying in hotels/condos because we have to sleep on rock hard beds, not this place. They made the trip so much more enjoyable lol the condo itself was really nice, it’s modern and clean, it was set up perfectly for our family. My only negative thing to say (and it’s not the fault of the condo owners), they have what I guess is the “normal” walk to the beach closed due to construction. So the walk to the beach across the road is absolutely miserable. Especially with young kids and wagons full of stuff. It’s like a half mile of nothing but pure sand that you sink to your ankles in. That was the only thing that I can honestly say was the most “un-enjoyable” part of the condo. Besides that when they open the beach walk again I would 100% stay in this unit again. The owners are extremely nice and communicate very well!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

26 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very close to beach and area attractions

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

15 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Easy access to everything park the car and save the gas we walked over 15 miles each day exploring the area

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by John and Amie Howard

Rhys' Place was created in remembrance of our youngest son Rhys, who we lost in an accident in 2019. He loved the beach more than anything in this world, so we created Rhys' Place in his honor. Little pieces of his favorite things are found throughout the condo, including the color scheme, the decorations, and the pictures on the walls. It was entirely renovated and redone by our family over the summer of 2020 as a way for us to grieve together and heal, and it will be used as our second home in the summers, as we are both educators.
Rhys' Place will be made available to selected families who have also lost a child unexpectedly, free of charge. In order to offer this for free, we must rent the condo out to absorb that cost. Thank you for considering staying in Rhys' Place and making it possible for us to help other families who are going through an unexpected and painful situation. Follow us on Instagram at RhysPlace1.

Why they chose this property

This is a private complex with only 18 total units. Most of the owners do not rent, so it is very peaceful and quiet for families while still being close enough to most restaurants and shops to walk. The Gulf State Park is less than a mile away with plenty of bike and walking trails for the more active vacationer.