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Balcony On The Beach!

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Sleeper sofa
Pool and Ocean view from Balcony
Front of Island Winds West
Exterior
Kiddie Pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Balcony On The Beach!

***2017 UPDATES*** New paint, new fixtures, new television, new sofa bed!
This condo is located on the beach, with a beautiful ocean view from the balcony. The balcony also overlooks the great pool area on the beach side. The unit has 1 Bedroom unit on the 5th floor, with a queen size bed and flat screen television with built in DVD player. Sleeper sofa is located in the den. The den also has a flat screen television as well as a DVD player, and a 4-person dinette table and chairs. Teri loves to cook so the kitchen is stocked with all utensils and appliances you need to make you feel at home. Washer and Drier are new appliances. Unit is within walking distance of great restaurants and bars. You will want to come back!

Property manager

Meredith Hatcher

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gulf State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Balcony On The Beach! have a pool?

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

Is Balcony On The Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balcony On The Beach! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balcony On The Beach! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balcony On The Beach! 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 Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

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

A week long visit

It is close to beach and the view is beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Shrimp fest

Booked this room due to close proximity to the shrimpfest. Room was clean and perfect for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable, clean and great location

We had everything we needed and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie R.

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

Family vacation

My husband and I took our 2 girls (7&8) for a quick trip before school starts. Great location. Close to shops, restaurants attractions. Would book agai
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn N.

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

Beach bacay

Our stay was wonderful! The condo we had was very clean and welcoming. We stayed the same place last summer and look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann M., Missouri

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

Perfect, relaxing, convenient

Perfect, relaxing, convenient Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny Y.

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

Very quaint condo

Enjoyed our weekend away. Nice location and easy to get in and out of.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rory B.

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

Great experience

The place was very clean and a great location. We plan on going back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Quick getaway

Great place for 2 people—Clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Relaxing getaway

Everything was wonderful except there was food and dirt in the sofa bed. The sheets smelled unwashed but was an easy fix. Otherwise, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie B.

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

Great place

Very clean. Right on the beach. Walking distance to everything. We had a fantastic stay and would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micah G.

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

Awesome

Great condo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Relaxing

Nice view of the beach. All amenities you need. Easy access to the beach and pool.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G., Brandon

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

Perfect

Great little condo in a great loacation! Everything was clean and well kept. Communication was great. Check in/out was easy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Loved it!

This condo was perfect for just the two of us. The location was great as it was near the main roads and within walking distance of many things. View from balcony was amazing!! Fully stocked and furnished with what we needed. Would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carey B.

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

Great place!!

We enjoyed our accommodations very much! The condo was perfect for us Garbage man every morning at 4 30am was disappointing but I realize that cant be helped. Perfect location, can walk to just about every where you needed to go. Will diffently go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca B.

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

Great location

We spent a Sunday through Friday in the month of July. We decided to celebrate my husband’s birthday with our 2 kids ( 12 and 8) in gulf shores. The condo is very cute and had all the amenities we needed. The garbage shoot is right down the hall and it is also located right next to the elevators. Communication with owner was good and no issues checking in. The beach view is priceless. The facility has an ice machine on ground floor, two grills, 3-4 picnic tables, a pool, good surveillance and it is located in the perfect spot! Get to all the local favorites in just minutes. You could even walk if you wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey K.

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

Exactly as expected; Wonderful vacation

We stayed here for our family vacation this year. It’s located on the beach with private access. It was never overcrowded and clean. The pool is nice and there is a wonderful shaded area with picnic tables and grills. The condo is nice and furnished with everything we needed- plenty of kitchen items to cook, a washer and dryer, and a beautiful balcony overlooking the beach. We had a wonderful week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

Loved

Loved our stay, only issue I had is the windows on the water side didn’t have any curtains so it was bright for whoever sleeps on the sofa bed. Other than that, it was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

BENNETT J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great location with a misleading property discription

I wouldn't call this a one bedroom. There is no wall or door separating the bed from the rest of the space. Also there are no curtains covering the beach facing windows, so if someone is sleeping on the pull out couch, they will be awoken very early. Also, the window by the bed did not block out the hallway light. The biggest surprise was I had to buy a $50 parking pass, which was not mentioned in the listing. I purchased this which included my car tag, but still had to go to a different building to get a parking pass. Despite a great location within Gulf Shores, I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Just okay

Not the idea place to stay for us. Probably won’t stay there again. Not very roomy at all with too open a concept. (Prefer doors in a bedroom). It was very clean and great view of the beach. If you aren’t going to stay in your room for long periods it would be okay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa l.

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

Best Beach Vacation Ever

My girls and I booked this property, I wanted them to experience ocean front at least once, with the experience of waking up and seeing the waves and saying good night to them. We absolutely loved it! The condo was fabulous! We felt safe! Plenty of other families there that my kids made friends with! The location was great, we felt safe walking too the hangout and the shops at night. The owner communicated very well with the questions we had before we got there, check in went smooth. The condo had everything we needed, too bad I found the condiments cabinet right before we left, but we'll know better next time. The only thing I wished we had was a beach umbrella. But we were directly in front of where they do parasailing and the banana boat, so my girls loved watching those and we even paid for a banana boat ride. I really hope we get to stay here again, Thank you for helping us make the family memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Gary M.

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

Great location and access to beach

On the positive side the unit was very clean and updated with very nice kitchen area. The balcony provides for a great view and access to the beach was excellent. Easy access to stores and restaurants. On the negative side the room was not clean and available at 4:00 as noted in the contract. Owner was not receptive to the issue and would not take responsibility for the situation that had risen, leaving us sitting in the parking very frustrated after a long trip. He should have helped to resolve the issue but instead said that "I am 200 miles away. What would you like me to do about it?" In addition, the elevator can be heard throughout the day and night in the unit. There were no beach chairs so we could not sit at the beach. There was no door to the bedroom which did not allow for privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Joanna G.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

My first bad review, but I want to be honest and fair.

First the bad...Arrived exhausted yet excited to start our annual girls trip. We are 3 professional women in our late 40's and look forward to this every year. Arrived at exactly 4:00pm walked in and the room was a mess! Shocked, we called the emergency number and talked with Joel the owner. I do believe this was out of his control and genuinely an accident, but he was so rude and condescending. He had someone show up around 7pm and it took about an hour for them to "clean" which meant we had to just sit on the porch until then which ruined our first night! We requested compensation for that night and the cleaning fee since we had started cleaning. The owner did compensate us but added that he overcompensated us for a minor set back. You all decide. The consumer already gets cheated out of a full day by not getting to check in until 4pm so being cheated out of that time felt like a really big deal for only a 3 night stay to us! I will say even after cleaning, I wont say is filthy, but the condo is dirty. The shower had hair in the drain, build up on the walls, the back of the door and walls covered in dirt and dust, under the bed had garbage bags of linens, trash and dust bunnies. Dishes had lip prints and dried coffee on the rim of mugs. Pillow cases of dirty linens stuffed under the bar top counter. The wall under the counter had food and spills on it, The furniture fabric needs steamed cleaned. Microwave was clean on the outside but had opened bags of food in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Meredith Hatcher

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Joel & Teri purchased this unit in 2003 as a vacation get-away. They live in Alabama and enjoy being a short drive from the white sandy beaches. Both work full-time. They one son and one daughter, and have 7 grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

Perfect location!

What makes this property unique

Island Winds West is within walking distance of The Hangout, as well as other restaurants, shopping and attractions.

Languages:

English
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