Island Winds West 474 - Balcony with Gulf-Front Views, Sleeps 9 - Beachball Properties

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There is a balcony with a view of the beach.
A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the beach.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There is a balcony with a view of the beach.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a wooden island, and a tiled backsplash.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Gulf Shores Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Common Space

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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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. Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Little Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Winds West 474 - Walk to Sand in My Boots & Gulf Balcony, Sleeps 9 - Beachball Properties have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Winds West 474 - Balcony with Gulf-Front Views, Sleeps 9 - Beachball Properties?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Winds West 474 - Balcony with Gulf-Front Views, Sleeps 9 - Beachball Properties on 12 Dec 2026 start from NZ$1,444, 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.

Is Island Winds West 474 - Walk to Sand in My Boots & Gulf Balcony, Sleeps 9 - Beachball Properties pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Winds West 474 - Walk to Sand in My Boots & Gulf Balcony, Sleeps 9 - Beachball Properties?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Winds West 474 - Walk to Sand in My Boots & Gulf Balcony, Sleeps 9 - Beachball Properties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Winds West 474 - Walk to Sand in My Boots & Gulf Balcony, Sleeps 9 - Beachball Properties?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Winds West 474 - Walk to Sand in My Boots & Gulf Balcony, Sleeps 9 - Beachball Properties located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Lagoon, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and The Hangout are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Loved the balcony. Good beach access and located near a lot of places you can walk to. Tight fit for 8 people. Not enough living room space for everyone to sit together. King bed was not put together properly. All cooking/baking stuff is old. Host was responsive and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the balcony, convenient beach access, walkable location, and responsive communication from our team. We appreciate your comments regarding the living space, bed, and kitchen items and will share them with the appropriate team for review. Thank you for choosing BEACHBALL PROPERTIES! 🌴☀️🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything about the place was excellent, only complaint was the dryer doesn’t dry good. we had to dry our clothes more than once & the metal bars that go across the bottom of the bed frame were bent/ broken so there is a dip in the bed where you lay your head but overall everything was excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the property excellent overall. We appreciate you bringing the dryer performance and bed frame concerns to our attention, and we will share your feedback with our maintenance team and the owner for review. Thank you for choosing BEACHBALL PROPERTIES, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! 🌊☀️🏖️
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall was a great stay!

The condo was great and the location is awesome! There were some dishes in the cabinets that had food on them and the bunk bed needs to be fixed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the condo and its great location. We apologize for the dishes and the issue with the bunk bed—we will address these concerns with our team to ensure a better experience for future guests. We appreciate your input and hope to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our family stay, the rooms were nice and as described. The pool attached to our building’s heater wasn’t working so we had to go to the far pool or be a bit cold in the close pool. A minor inconvenience in the end but didn’t really impact our stay. Would recommend the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2026
Thank you for your review! We are so glad your family enjoyed the stay and that the unit met your expectations. We do apologize for the inconvenience with the pool heater during your visit, but we appreciate your understanding and are happy to hear it did not significantly impact your trip. Thank you for recommending the unit and choosing BEACHBALL PROPERTIES — we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Can’t beat location

Close to the beach, shops, and The Hangout. The master bed was very loud and squeaky on one side and had uneven support.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you loved the location, and we've flagged the master bed for replacement.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation

Had a great time, only problem is our dryer did not work and had to lay clothes out to dry everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
Thank you! We're sorry about the dryer, and we've sent it to maintenance.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

As described

Unit was as shown, couch has seen its better days. We enjoyed our stay, even with the snow storm.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to Stay

This condo was everything we wanted/needed for a family vacation. It was close enough for us to walk down to the hangout and Gulf place for the kids to play. The pool was perfect and the property was super clean! The only thing our condo didn’t have was a broom so there was literally sand everywhere lol! We enjoyed this place and will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your positive feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time during your visit! It would be our pleasure to welcome you back in the future for another great stay. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your experience, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here to make your next stay even more memorable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute place and great location

Loved our little condo with beach views and super easy beach access! It was easy to find and pretty quiet. Easy to get to everything in gulf shores. The kitchen is pretty well stocked. Only downside was the king mattress which is concave and not comfortable. Also, the mattresses on the sofa beds are really only for small children because they’re thin and springy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the condo, the beach views, and the easy access to everything Gulf Shores has to offer. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the mattresses and will look into those issues to improve comfort for future guests. We hope to welcome you back for another great stay soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2 Stars

There were roaches in the floor, sand in the beds, sand in the floor, the door did not lock properly and was scared throughout our stay due to it would come unlocked. Door was left, unlocked several times due to malfunction in the keypad. Definitely needs work! Also dishes were dirty in the cabinets.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Island winds west 474

We walked into a bag of garbage as the welcome bag. The air conditioner wasn't working when we got there. It took until day three of our seven day vacation to get it fixed. No compensation was offered no apology given. My family has used beach ball for several years. And we will not be using it again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Description a little misleading

The description is a little misleading. The 2nd bedroom has bunk beds as described, but only a single pullout chair, not a double as listed and no sheets for it were provided. The top bunk can only hold 175lbs according to the sign on the walk beside it, so it really just holds 1 person. The dryer only works for about 10min before overheating so it takes a long time to dry anything! I reported it, but no one ever came to fix it. The property is for sale so we had to have an appraiser do an inspection while we were there too. Parking is not included and is 100 extra. All were just minor inconveniences, but inconveniences just the same.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
We appreciate your candor and the time you took to share your review. We hope your next visit to our area goes more smoothly.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation

The place seemed clean, then if you walked barefoot, the bottom of your feet were instant black. The toilet would make a loud noise at 430am everyday. We had someone come look at it, but neevr did anything. The bunkbed in room was wobbly and broken under the top bunk, the maintenence couldnt fix it so my kids were very careful. My daughter was on her way down to beach to us and maintenance stopped her and told her we couldnt use shower by kitchen cus it was leaking into unit under us and thst he was going i to our place to take pictures and leave a note. When we got back to our room, the door was left unlocked by maintenance and all our money and cards wverything was in there. There was also no note left. When i went to office to talk to them about it they had no idea they were coming to pur room, so i called the host, they also said they were unaware. Other then fhat we loved the location. In walking distance to beach, food, and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We truly value your input, and it will be instrumental in helping us improve our services and address any areas of concern. If there's anything else we can do to assist you or if you have any further comments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We are committed to ensuring your satisfaction, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
Thanks so much for the perfect score! We hope the beach is already calling you back. See you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2026
Thank you for the perfect rating! We truly appreciate you choosing BEACHBALL PROPERTIES and are thrilled you had a great stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
Thanks so much for the perfect score! We hope the beach is already calling you back. See you next time!
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