Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Rory L.
1 June 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marlin Key is a hidden secret in the Orange Beach/Gulf Shores area. It’s an older building that could use a little love but we love it there. There’s never a ton of people on the beach, it’s just a short walk from the elevator unlike a lot of places with their long boardwalks, covered and reserved parking, only 4 floors so not a super long wait for an elevator. We’ve stayed there twice now and will absolutely return. This particular condo was great. Updated kitchen compared to many others in the building, lots of space to relax. We had 2 adults and 3 teenagers and could have easily had 4-5 more people in the condo. The primary bedroom has a king and a daybed with a trundle that would be great for families with small kids. The only negatives I could say would be the exhaust fans in the primary bath and toilet room don’t work at all. We were never able to get the remote to work on tv 4. We had an issue with a breaker tripping but maintenance came out and replaced it. Upon check in, we were excited to be granted an early check in but we weren’t given the access code to the gate or the room. We had to contact the company many times via text and phone to get the code. On the last day a big truck parked in our reserved spot so when loading the car we had to walk a bit further. None of these were dealbreakers or made our stay less than stellar. We had a great week there and would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026