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Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location!

Seafront with water park, near Gulf State Park

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This is the view from our balcony. We are DIRECT GULF FRONT!
View from our balcony of our boardwalk that heads right out to the beach.
Direct Gulf Front - View from our balcony!
Sea and Sud's Restaurant just a few steps away from our unit--west balcony view
Direct gulf view from our balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterville USA
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Beachside Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location!

Please note: The beaches are open, but please practice social distancing! We want to let everyone know our cleaning company is taking all necessary steps to ensure your stay is safe and enjoyable. All surfaces are treated with disinfectant before your arrival, so don't worry and come back to the beach! The local businesses are open and want you to come!

2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is on the 2nd floor of a low density complex. The beach view is grand from our balcony… right in front of you as you walk out the door! This complex is one of Gulf Shores’ most popular rental complexes, with affordable rates, convenience of walking to restaurants/shopping and DIRECT gulf -front condos.

The living room has floor to ceiling sliding glass doors showing a stunning view of the sugar sand beach and sparkling blue waves below. From the balcony you will enjoy watching the activities on the beach, the red sunset or taking a nap listening to the methodical rolling of waves against the shore.

The master bedroom has a king size bed and a private bath. There is a flat screen TV with cable. The TV is wall mounted, which makes easy viewing from bed.

The second bedroom has a beautiful view of the beach through the double windows! It also has a queen sized bed, and a flat screen TV with cable.

The living room has a large flat screen TV with cable. It also has a sleeper sofa.

The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could want, the dining area has seating for four.

The sparkling pool is located on the north side of the complex, which keeps sand and debris from blowing into it constantly. It has plenty of seating for laying out in the sun or watching the kids swim.

The Island Shores complex is a low density, family oriented facility with only 59 units in a building with 6 floors. It is located in the heart of Gulf Shores, with shopping, Alabama State Fishing Pier, restaurants, fresh seafood markets and much more all within walking distance of the unit.

No smoking inside the unit or on the balcony and no pets inside the unit or on the property at Island Shores!

There is a drink vending machine, a coin operated laundry(which also accepts credit cards) and of course an elevator and luggage carts for your convenience.

The Complex is within an easy walk of Sea N Suds restaurant, which is on the beach... one of our favorites! Also within walking distance to other restaurants and a convenience store.

The complex is within a short drive of several grocery stores (including a Wal -Mart Supercenter), pharmacies, package stores, movie rentals, spas, deep sea fishing charters, movie theaters, golf courses, water parks, mini golf, the Tanger Outlet Mall in Foley, Gulf Shores State Park, the Alabama Birding Trail and Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge.

History buffs can ride out to Fort Morgan State Park, built in 1834 and heavily used during the civil war. For those that want to visit her sister fort across Mobile Bay, Fort Gaines, they can take the interesting ride on the car ferry over to Dauphin Island! Makes a great day trip!

For those that have never experienced the night life on the beach, you are in for a wonderful time. There are many night clubs in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The Pink Pony and The Hangout are a half mile from our condo. Live Bait is a popular spot in Orange Beach. All have live music most of the time. One of the best places to experience the Gulf Coast nightlife and meet people ages 18 to 80 is the world famous roadhouse, the Florabama Beach Bar. Located right on the Alabama/Florida line, the Florabama has beach access, great food and some of the best live music around, but don’t take the kids past 6 pm… unless they are at least 18 years old!

Island Shores is only an hour away from Mobile Alabama, 30 minutes from Pensacola Florida, and 10 minutes from Foley, Alabama. Located directly on the beach at 421 East Beach Blvd, ½ half mile east of where 59 ends at the public beach in Gulf Shores. From I-10, take highway 59 to Gulf Shores and take a left on East Beach Blvd, then go ½ mile and Island Shores is on the right. From the Foley Beach Express, after going through the toll bridge keep going straight until you dead end into Canal Road, then take a right and follow it to 59 and take another left, then when 59 dead ends at the beach take another left and go ½ mile and Island Shores is on your left.

We have a total of 7 condos available in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. Six are at island Shores. Check out our 5th floor unit at Island Shores at VRBO #555510. Our 3rd floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #3190368. We also have two 2nd floor units at Island Shores that are right beside each other (this one) VRBO #555508 (254) and VRBO #2184207 (253). We have a 4th floor unit VRBO 681060. Our 1st floor unit at Island Shores is VRBO #1867346. We also have a 3 bedroom unit at the Phoenix X (right beside the Florabama). It is VRBO #3204231. To view any of these other VRBO listings, just type in the VRBO listing number above into the search line in VRBO.

Minimum rental age for this unit is 21.

Hope you enjoy your stay!!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Beach view
Parking available

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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
No smoking in the unit or on the balcony.
Please be sure to read the Island Shores Condo Rules & Regulations at the end of the Rental Agreement.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadlock

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front 2ND Floor 2br 2ba Condo - GREAT Location! 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 Orange Beach Beaches. Gulf State Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views. Property was very clean and manager kept us well informed on Check in process. Bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this unit to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the comfort and convenience of this property. We will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Location was awesome. Walked to everything. Really enjoyed looking at the water from the balcony. Can’t wait to go back! We won’t stay anywhere else!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great beach location!

Great location and stay and super nice owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Location is everything!

You can’t get closer to the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

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

Clean & perfect location

Very clean condo with many amenities inside. Great location! Short walk to the beach made it easy for my 65 year old mom and my 8 year old!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked for my daughters senior trip, great location. Easy access to everything. Fully furnished condo. The only down side I had was the washer/dryer wasn't in the unit itself, but is on site. Being on the second floor made using the stairs coinvent when the elevator when it was to slow for us. We ENJOYED our stay and would definitely stay here again! The owners we're excellent with quick response back if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Will be staying here again

Clean condo and awesome view. It was the perfect size for my husband, me and our 3 year old. The location of the condo is also super convenient. We will be booking her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

100% Recommend

We had the best time staying here! This was our first family trip, and this condo made the best home away from home. My husband and I both agreed that this was the perfect location with a beautiful view of the gulf and quick access to the elevator to get down to the beach. We will be booking again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

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

254 Great Experience

Nicer than we even expected!! Would definitely recommend 🌴😎
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex L.

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

Excellent Location and Cozy

We had a wonderful relaxing stay. The view and location was perfect for our getaway. The Condo was well equipped with what is needed. We had a lil plumbing issue with bathroom sinks, which was fixed in a timely manner. Great communication. Thank you for allowing us a peaceful fun time away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Wonderful

Gorgeous condo, wonderful weather, great food, and lots of rest and relaxation. Communication top notch; condo is everything as advertised!! 2 thumbs up!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis H.

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

Best girls weekend!!!!

Me and 3 of my best friends had the condo for 3 nights and it was the best weekend ever! This has been the second time in recent months I’ve rented from Jeff and Judy and the condo was very clean, well stocked and very well taken care of! We had no issues whatsoever and I can’t wait to rent from them again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendell N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just arrived back from our trip from Gulf Shores. We were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. We got married on Orange Beach and this was our long overdue return trip. We absolutely love the area and of course it will always hold a special place in our hearts. This trip only strengthened that and a large part of that is due to our beautiful condo. We absolutely loved the location. Being on the second floor made such easy quick access to the beach. The condo was very well maintained and clean, and had all the necessities. We were also very impressed with the grounds. Island Shore was also very well maintained and had the nicest security guard. Hands down though the best part of our condo was our host Judy she was extremely friendly and always at hand to answer any questions we had. We will definitely be staying with her at any future visits to Gulf Shores. If You’re reading this review do yourself a favor and book this condo. Trust me you won’t regret it.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Easy checkin process. Beautifully modern condo. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and directly on the beach! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place right on the beach. Spent a lot of time on balcony watching the waves. Room was perfect for 4 adults. We had room with one king and one queen. Full kitchen with all the needed accessories to fix some meals. Very clean. Had a pool. Parking was included. Laundry not in room but washer and dryer’s available for 2 per load. Could rent umbrella and 2 chairs for 40 per day. Very convenient. Little market and souvenir shopping and restaurants close by. Nice beach area. Host was great to work with. Very simple check in and easy to get in touch with prior to stay to ask a few questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The couch was uncomfortable but everything else was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay, clean and comfortable. The living room seats could be updated or deep cleaned for a better look. Hosts are very friendly and quick at communicating. Great location! Easy access to the beach!! Over all a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From booking to check-in to checkout, everything went well. The cleanest condo we've stayed in. The location was easy to find. Close to many attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steps away from the beach and a decently quiet area. There's a good restaurant within walking distance. The only complaint is that the smaller bedroom had a bad smell that we were able to air out after a few days. Overall it was a good experience. The hosts were very easy to communicate with!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Beach Stay

Last minute beach trip and it was perfect - loved the location and a great unit! Owners were amazing with answering any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location. The condo itself was nice and clean. Check in/out was super easy. The host responded very quickly. The only thing that really was a con for us was there was no washer and dryer in the unit. The condo laundry room was downstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Absolutely perfect all around!

I really cant say enough positive things about this unit. The communication with the owner is unmatched, the location is absolutely perfect and the unit itself is beautiful. I will admit I was worried, sometimes units are smaller in personal than in the pictures, not the case here. It is was actually bigger than I expected, and the master is huge! The unit is up to date and has a very modern feel. The views from the balcony are gorgeous! We usually stay in Fort Morgan so we were a bit nervous staying in Gulf Shores proper, I was concerned due to its location the beach would be overcrowded. Absolutely not the case here. Not once did I think it was too busy on the beach, and it was so nice being able to walk to places. This unit is perfect in every way possible and we will absolutely be coming back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jeff & Judy Thurmond

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We purchased our condo to give us a place to get away from the rat race of life. We love the relaxing pace at the beach and break away from work as often as we can to go to our condo.
Jeff & Judy Thurmond
Judy Thurmond is a licensed Realtor in Alabama and Florida

Why they chose this property

We bought at Island Shores because it is close to everything! We love this building and own 5 units there!

What makes this property unique

Island Shores is a low density complex within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and even the Hangout.

Languages:

English

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