Gulf-front 5th-floor condo with balcony, pool & beach access - snowbird-friendly
Clearwater 5C
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Deep rich tones in the decor of this upscale condo contrast nicely with the bright blue water and brilliant sandy shoreline. The completely remodeled kitchen opens up the space to the living area and features premier stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a glass tile backsplash. The little ones in your family will love the adventure of sleeping in the hallway berth bunks and the sofa bed while you stretch out in the bedroom. Your choice for a Gulf-front condo is clear at Clearwater 5C.
THINGS TO KNOW This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.
Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 1 vehicle. This rental is located on floor 5.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property manager
Vacasa of Alabama
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Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Important information
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Mini Golf, or check out an event or a game at Foley Sportsplex. 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 Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Gulf State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Hangout Music Fest - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Restaurants
The Hangout - 3 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 19 min walk
Pink Pony Pub - 3 min drive
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 2 min drive
Burro Azul - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Gulf-front 5th-floor condo with balcony, pool & beach access - snowbird-friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Gulf-front 5th-floor condo with balcony, pool & beach access - snowbird-friendly pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Gulf-front 5th-floor condo with balcony, pool & beach access - snowbird-friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf-front 5th-floor condo with balcony, pool & beach access - snowbird-friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gulf-front 5th-floor condo with balcony, pool & beach access - snowbird-friendly located?
This family-friendly Gulf Shores condo building is located on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Orange Beach Beaches and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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10/10 Excellent
Martha W.
14 October 2024
Wonderful stay
I have been staying at the Clearwater condos the same week for the past 10 years. This is my 3rd yr using Vacasa and they have always been pleasant and have never had any issues. This yr I stayed in 5C and have to say Thank you to the owner and cleaning crew. This is the cleanest and best decor of any I’ve stayed in. Beachy feel but not over the top! The Kitchen cookery supplies and utinsels were the best, which I appreciate! Well stocked with assortment of pots n pans etc. The building and pool itself is not anything fancy but that is my personal preference for our group.
Martha W.
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8/10 Good
Kathryn F.
24 September 2024
Beach front for cheap
The dishes and utensils were dirty upon arrival and the place really needs some major upgrades but very well priced. Great location, not super busy, and great communication from the rental property.
The vacation home was small yet efficient. Beach access was great, and the pool was maintained well. The view of the beach from the balcony was great. We will definitely stay at this location again.
Levi S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Josh P.
30 July 2024
Great space
Well described. Affordable not a fancy place. Nicer than expected.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were very pleased with the condo. We would definitely stay here again. Only suggestion would be to make sure the lamps in living room work and update coffee pot to K-cup style.
Arthur M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
25 October 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
No secure internet
If you are planning on doing work and logging into a private/ secure internet then this isn’t the place to stay.
It is a great location and great views. I would suggest upgrading the patio furniture with anything but the plastic table and chairs.
Ice maker took 24 hours to fill the tray. Sliding glass door did not lock. Overall was okay. Maybe look at chair rental company, paid $200 for chairs but sat far enough back that there were people setting up in front of us. Noticed two other companies had there's up closer so people could not block the ocean view
PJ G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good
Michael T.
8 July 2023
Steps away from a small piece of paradise…
Great condo away from it all. Steps away from the beach and no stairs to get to beach. The day we didn’t go to the beach, the daughter just imagined she was on a cruise ship since all you saw and heard was the ocean. Well equipped but could use some extremely minor maintenance.
Michael T.
2/10 Terrible
Peggy F.
13 April 2023
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
not as expected
There were dirty towels in the washing machine. There was a few dishes that were dirty in the cabinets. The TV in the living room was glitchy. The wifi did not work from the bunk beds or the bedroom. There was a lot of sand on the floors. It was so bad we cut our stay short and left after one night.
Peggy F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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4/10 Poor
David H.
3 January 2023
Condo used to be nice, but was rented out and abused
Where to start. The bedroom: needs blackout curtains to help block out the exterior light that shines in it all night and makes it bright as day at all hours of the day, the bed mattress is tired and needs to be replaced, squeaks pretty bad any time you move. The bathroom: not pictured in the ad for good reason. Has not been updated. The toilet needs a new wax ring or a total replacement because it smells like pee every time you flush, the shower curtain liner needs to be replaced because it’s stained and ripped, the hand towel bar and toilet paper holder are missing so there’s no place to put either except on the .1 sq feet of counter space in the bathroom, the exhaust fan doesn’t do anything except shake the ceiling in the bathroom. The kitchen is nice though we didn’t use much of it, oh and there was a cockroach hanging out in there on our last morning. The living room is decent, the couch is so tired and will swallow you, it looks comfortable but isn’t. We didn’t use the tv. There were no wifi instructions given and no wifi network for the specific condo, we had to use one for a neighboring unit. The balcony furniture is ripped or unusable, though you won’t want to be out there because the surrounding condos are full of chain smokers and it’s not enjoyable to be out there. The AC unit does work well even though it causes condensation buildup on the windows and doors. Aspects of this condo were nice before it was used and abused by renters. Could use some more owner attention. Way overpriced for the condition! We won’t be back.
David H.
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6/10 Okay
Michele S.
16 December 2022
Nice place
On the beach, not a far walk. Room was great.
Michele S.
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10/10 Excellent
Robert T.
21 May 2022
Public feedback
The view is outstanding, it's private, not too crowded with people.
Robert T.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
6/10 Okay
James H., Slinger, WI
7 March 2022
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Somebody dropped the ball
We liked the unit itself .It was a little better than others we've stayed in at that building. We did have problems with the Wi-Fi coverage, lots of drop-offs and slow speed. Also, the balcony door lock is non-functional.
But "somebody dropped the ball" the unit had not been serviced between tenants. It was dirty in numerous areas, the beds had not been changed, there were dirty towels in the bathroom, and the previous tenants parking tag was all that was available. We spent several hours arrival night getting these things corrected.
wish we had known to bring chairs-pics showed lawn chairs
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good
Charles C.
14 November 2021
Great location but needs thorough cleaning.
We loved the condo location. Was close enough to walk everywhere. And the condo had everything needed to cook, watch RV, play video games, including the games, read, books provided. The only downside was the need for a deep cleaning and attention to dryer noise. I am sure it has been rented all the time which probably explains the lack of intensive cleaning. But with everything going on, it would be advisable to take a day or two and do that. Would rent it again even with that being said.
Charles C.
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8/10 Good
Sally P.
10 November 2021
Enjoyed our stay
Well equipped. Comfortable furniture.
Sally P.
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8/10 Good
Josh F.
30 October 2021
Nice Condo
There are only three issues and one of them can't be helped easily. First of all if you are y'all the shower/bathtub is a problem.
The main two issues are the thermostat for the AC has issues. It is very difficult to get it to set. Make sure you set it to hold if you set the temperature because you WILL wake up in the middle of the night and it will be 65. The other issue is that the dryer has a bearing going out and it sounds like a screeching banshee when you turn it on. We fired up the dryer and left the room though.
Hey it's October...maybe it really was a banshee and it was moving the thermostat!
Josh F.
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