Condo

On the Beach, family friendly. Walking distances to shops & restaurants.

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Boardwalk to paradise
Exterior
Patio, view from Master bedroom window
Grills available for use
Pool parking lot side

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterville USA
    ‪30 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

On the Beach, family friendly. Walking distances to shops & restaurants.

Island Sunrise Unit 168. Sleeps 8. 2 en suite baths, 1 sleeper sofa. Remodeled December 2018. New bath fixtures, vanities, tiled showers, and bathtub. Wood plank-like tile throughout. New Mattresses in 2022. Well-equipped kitchen with granite and subway tile backsplash. Stacked washer/dryer. Three flat satellite TVs. Private pool with chaise loungers. Wooden swings and picnic area with grills. The balcony has Gulf View. This is a low-density building with 60 units.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
This is a non-smoking, no e-cigarette, or vaping property. No pets allowed No events
PLEASE NOTE: Safety of our guests, each twin bunk bed mattress has a weight limit of 165lbs. per the manufacturer.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA 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

  • Hangout Music Fest - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does On the Beach, family friendly. Walking distances to shops & restaurants. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is On the Beach, family friendly. Walking distances to shops & restaurants. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Beach, family friendly. Walking distances to shops & restaurants.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Beach, family friendly. Walking distances to shops & restaurants.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the Beach, family friendly. Walking distances to shops & restaurants. 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 Orange Beach Beaches. Gulf State Park is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait to go back and stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo was in great condition. The host was very easy to deal with. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was nice and well equipped with everything we needed! The short walking distance to the beach was perfect for a family with kids! We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Nice

Very nice place have stayed in it three different times always clean and owner is great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby B.

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

Family Vacation

Everything was perfect!! The condo was just as we expected from the pictures & more. So cute & right on the beach. We had an issue with our door handle, we messaged our host & within minutes he messaged us back & had someone at the condo getting it fixed. Would high recommended this condo & host!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie J.

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

Great Location

We were here for beach volleyball. Easy walk to where we needed to be. First floor unit made it easy in and out. The condo was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Nice quiet place.

Clean, updated & everything you need is there.Already booked a week in the summer for a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had an amazing stay everything was close by and we enjoyed the beach access and the pool as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Awesome, pleasant, condo, very clean!

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Winter get away

Had a wonderful time. Fabulous owners, very accommodating and quick to respond. Absolutely no issues. The unit had everything we needed to make this our home away from home
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Great Stay !

We had a very relaxing trip! The condo was great in all aspects ! We thoroughly enjoyed ourself !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy l.

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

Great Location

Great Location! You can walk to many restaurants and shops. Condo was very clean and decorated beautifully!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

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

Best vacation spot

We came here for a mom’s weekend away and this place made the stay perfect! The location is great, easily within walking distance of shops, food, and entertainment. The first floor location made it literal steps to the beach and Ronald communicated so well! We will definitely look to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Gulf Shores

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

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

Wedding

Had a wonderful time with friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

All We Needed

As we leave, we look back at our stay with very nice memories. Comfy beds, ample room, beach view, well- stocked kitchen. Thank you for answering our questions promptly. I’m glad we chose this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

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

Best Beach Condo EVER!

We had the most amazing stay at this condo. View of the beach from the balcony and master bedroom was so pretty, at night laying in bed and seeing the moons reflection on the ocean was so pretty. The condo was even nicer in person than in the pictures. Super clean! Normally beach condos can sometimes have a weird smell, this one did not at all. Just clean and nice! The kitchen had everything and more you would need to cook different meals. Wi-Fi worked great! Condo was close to everything including a market across the street to grab quick groceries. The master walk-in shower was clean and had great water pressure, hot water never ran out. Loved that we could just walk downstairs and be on the beach instantly. Made it so easy. The beach was so beautiful. Our kids caught fish, crabs, and hermit crabs on our stay. Best of all, the owner was great! So communicative with any questions we had and making sure we were taken care of. Highly recommend! Thanks for our stay and all the memories our family got to make.
View from patio
Sun rising on the beach
Crab caught during night fishing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

Awesome vacation

Our family had a fantastic week at this condo. It’s location is great. Being on the first floor is a major plus and even better is the door is right at the top of the stairs. The place was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The kids beach toys that were provided were extra. Ron is a fantastic host and I urge you to book this place now! You won’t regret it
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Freeman Family Vacation

When we arrived it was very clean and very well decorated. It had everything we needed in the kitchen, including containers to keep leftovers. We cooked almost every evening as we were a family of 8. We loved being on the beach and so close to everything, as our teenagers enjoyed The Hangout. We were able to walk to the souvenir shops, The Hangout, and Island Market located together with the Surf Style souvenir shop. I would definitely stay here again and definitely would recommend this beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

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

Gulf Shores Island Sunrise

The property was clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. It seemed to be newly remodeled. The location was convenient to everything we wanted to do. We loved the beach area and spent many hours there walking, collecting shells, sunning and enjoying the sound of the crashing waves. Lisa was a wonderful host, responding to the few questions we had immediately and even coming over with several new supplies she thought we might need. All in all a wonderful month in Gulf Shores. We highly recommend Island Sunrise unit 168.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noelle H.

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

Spring break

We had spring break here. There was some issues with getting the check in info, but when I reached out to the owner he was super responsive. Everything worked out perfect. Condo was clean and exactly as advertised. There weren’t a lot of plug ins, bring a power strip or something if you travel with teenagers or have alot of electronics. Thanks for the great experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came for a weekend trip with four other coworkers. Condo was clean and had easy access to the beach. Had one minor issue but they were quick to get back with us. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience we can't wait to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Summer of 2025

My family an I traveled 770 miles to this amazing slice of heaven. The children had their own room and it was wonderful, the master bedroom/bathroom was also great I loved the walk in shower myself. The view from the balcony was absolutely stunning! This was my FIRST time staying right in the beach, and well I will never NOT stay on the beach it’s the ONLY way to go! It was excellent. We were walking distance from the pier we walked there twice and the kids enjoyed it very much. ONE perk is the Surf-Style across the road is a grocery store to, they are a bit pricey BUT it got us through the evening an we made a Walmart trip the next day which isn’t far either. The eating joints close to the condo were great. The pool was very warm and welcoming not too busy. Our children are already asking when we can go back.
Infront of the condo complex
View from condo 168 balcony
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Great for softball tournaments in foley

This is our second stay here. Both times have been great. Comfortable beds, nice size shower, full kitchen with plates, cups, bowls, silverware, cooking pans, pots, utensils, etc…Even has crockpot, electric skillet, two coffee makers, toaster, etc..Also has bbq pits outside that work great. You only need to bring your food to cook, everything else you need is there. Washer and dryer was a life saver for an 8 night stay. Beach doesn’t stay too crowded in front of the condo. You also won’t have to deal with a million people like the bigger condos. Only downside is you get one parking pass but you can street park basically across the street next to the surf store. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ronald Daugherty

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We are a military family and I started my career at Eglin AFB, FL. I've loved the beach since then. We purchased the condo to enjoy personally and to share with others.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this property after walking on the balcony. You can see the water and hear the waves. Island Sunrise is a small complex with 60 units and has an elevator.

What makes this property unique

The complex has a covered patio with swings and chaise loungers. Three grills are available to cook your favorite barbecue. The pool provides fun for the kids and adults. Walk right across the boardwalk and your toes will be in the sand.

Languages:

English

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