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Castaways 8D | Gulf-Front & Walkable

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A round wooden table with six chairs, a patterned rug, and a view of the ocean through a balcony with a metal railing.
A swimming pool with a view of a tall building and a cloudy sky.
A living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and wicker chairs. There is a balcony with a view.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a view of the ocean through a large window.
A spacious living area with a glass-top dining table surrounded by wicker chairs, a blue sofa, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near 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, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Den

1 Double Sofa Bed

King bedroom

1 King Bed

King primary bedroom

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sitting room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary ensuite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, parasailing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Hangout - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulf State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Castaways 8D | Gulf-Front & Walkable have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Castaways 8D | Gulf-Front & Walkable?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaways 8D | Gulf-Front & Walkable on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$2,082, 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 Castaways 8D | Gulf-Front & Walkable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castaways 8D | Gulf-Front & Walkable?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castaways 8D | Gulf-Front & Walkable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways 8D | Gulf-Front & Walkable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaways 8D | Gulf-Front & Walkable located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. The Hangout and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Restful vacation

We had a wonderful stay in Castaways 8D! We had lots of room and everything looked exactly as it was pictured on the website! We definitely will want to stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2026
Thank you, Charlotte! We so enjoyed having you and look forward to having you stay with us again. Thank you for your kind words ☺️ Enjoy what's left of this beautiful summer ☀️ 🏖 Christi
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay!

Condo was great! Had everything we needed, plenty of room, very clean and well kept, and the host was amazing! I had several questions before our stay and she was quick to answer! Would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
Thank you, Latisha! We loved having you and hope to have you back. I sure hope all the area suggestions were as great for you as they always are for us. Have a wonderful summer and thank you again! Christi
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great!

Condo was very clean and wonderful location. We were able to walk to a lot of eating and shopping places. Accessing the beach was so easy. Pool was clean and nice.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Thank you, Haley! We look forward to having you and your family back, your kind words are so appreciated. Have a wonderful summer 🏖 Christi
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice and relaxing and comfortable

The condo is very nice, lots of room and very clean. The porch is wonderful, lots of room and a spectacular view. The kids enjoyed the pool as well as the beach. The restaurants were close and good food. We will definitely come again.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Thank you, Cathy! We loved having you and your family and look forward to having you back. Have a great summer and thanks again for being such wonderful guests. Christi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was more spacious than I expected, even after seeing photos
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you so much! We enjoyed having you too, please come back to the beach and stay with us again!!! Have a wonderful summer! Christi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castaways 8D is exactly as advertised and even better. It’s very clean and spacious also has a very nice well stocked kitchen for all your cooking needs. The views from the balcony definitely will not disappoint we can’t wait to stay here again next time we’re in Gulf Shores.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us. We truly appreciate the kind words and care you took of our condo. Come back and stay with us again, we would love to have you back! Christi Castaways 8D
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Condo, Great view, Great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2025
Thank you, Melissa ☺️ Come back and visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful condo & owner was also amazing to deal with!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you, Josalynn! Looking forward to welcoming you back, have a wonderful summer and thanks again. Christi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

We had a great family vacation at you property thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and plenty of room.

Very clean with plenty of room for the 12 of us. Good views, easy beach access and clean pool.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
Thank you for staying with us, Robert! We very much appreciate your feedback and hope to have you back again. Enjoy your summer!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retreat to meet up with family!

Beautiful views with tons of room
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo close to everything!

We loved the location of the condo and the size was perfect for a large family!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
We are so excited to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay was great!

We had such a great time it was very clean and met all of our needs! We had 9 people all together and there was enough room!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WE HAD AN AWESOME TIME!

Truly enjoyed our stay! Great location to everything! The condo was very spacious and very well maintained! We will definitely be back! Christi was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Thank you, Krystal! We sure look forward to have you back too. Thanks for taking such great care and have a wonderful summer! Christi
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

New year Vacation

Great time, short but good shared moments with family, excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you for your stay with us! We are thrilled that you enjoyed it. We appreciate your valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

4 nights of bliss

We spent 4 nights here in March 2025. The view was spectacular and the condo had everything we needed and more. This will be our “go to” home away from home for beach trips. Absolutely loved the owners and enjoyed every aspect of spring break!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2025
Thank you, Patricia! We very much enjoyed having you and your family too. We look forward to having you back again soon. Wishing you a beautiful 2025!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable!

We enjoyed our first visit to Gulf Shores. The condo is in an excellent location. It was clean and the 3 bedroom beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you again for choosing to stay with us!! Come again soon!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Castaways 8D

Excellent stay and condo!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location

Great location. Easy access to beach and dining. Parking lot was a little small.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2023
Hello Mary, We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the location. Thank you so much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved it and will book again!

Easy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family and friend vacation!

Condo was very clean and spacious! It was perfect for our group of 2 families. Easy check-in process and the property managers were very pleasant when we had questions. This was our second time to stay at Castaways and has become our favorite place to stay so far!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sweet Home Alabama

Great condo with great views
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Awesome! We're glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your valuable feedback. We look forward to seeing you again ~
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Decent condo

Great for the large group of ppl we had. Good location. Building is a bit dated and elevator is hot and slow. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you for your stay! We are thrilled you enjoyed it. We appreciate the valuable feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon~
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful condo!

Beautiful condo, located directly on the beach, close to several restaurants, pool is cleaned every morning, easy access to beach! One of our favorite places to stay!! We will be back! Owner was easy to reach! Also, they delivered cupcakes and cookies upon our arrival! 🙂
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2025
Thank you for staying with us, we appreciate your kind words! We look forward to welcoming you back again! Christi
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