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Beachfront condo at Island Winds West in Gulf Shores

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A beach view from a balcony with a wooden deck and a railing.
A balcony with a view of a beach, a swimming pool, and a fenced area with lounge chairs.
A room with a sofa, two armchairs, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.
A beach view from a balcony with a wooden deck and metal railing.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

With a stay at this condo in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, a 3-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and a 2-minute drive from Gulf State Park. .This beach condo is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from The Wharf and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Tropic Falls at OWA.

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Little Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront condo at Island Winds West in Gulf Shores

Come and relax in our completely remodeled 5th floor beach front condo. Fully stocked kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, and all the small appliances provided for your convenience. The living room has a 50-inch HD TV, queen sleeper sofa, comfortable seating, and a 4-person dining table for eating and games. The bedroom has a king bed with memory foam mattress and HD TV. Free Wifi. Full size washer and dryer. Best location in Gulf Shores. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Located directly on the beautiful white sand beach.

Parking is limited to one (1) car. You will receive an email in advance of your arrival to register and pay for your parking pass. If you do not receive it, please let us know. You must complete this step in advance of your arrival. Upon arrival, you will need to visit the Island Winds East front desk to pick up your parking pass. Island Winds West is currently charging $50 per parking pass. This price can change at any time, without notice. As owners, we do not agree with the rates charged for parking and leave a gift card to a local restaurant for each guest to cover some of the cost.

We provide 2 beach chairs, an umbrella, and a small cooler for the beach. There are also beach chairs and umbrellas for rent on the beach most times of the year. Rates shown in the photos are as of April 2025. Please note this is a ONE bedroom unit (king bed) with a queen sleeper sofa.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Please contact the cleaners or the owners when you leave so we can get started preparing the unit for the next guests.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No smoking or vaping in the unit or on the balcony.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Beachfront condo at Island Winds West in Gulf Shores Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and exceptional host. We would book here again 100%
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay. Jim and Kathy offer a beautiful condo with an amazing ocean front view. They were quick to respond to any questions we had leading up to our stay including day of travel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beach condo! The condo was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The views were beautiful, and the location made it easy to enjoy the beach and nearby attractions. Check-in was simple, and the host was responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this condo! The owners, Jim and Kathy, had thought of everything a family might need. It was extremely clean, well organized, and kitchen well-equipped with all the things we needed. They even had beach chairs, umbrella and cooler to take to the beach. The balcony view was amazing! Enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and fully stocked with everything we needed. The only thing we wished we had was an ice machine. The fridge had a small one but we had to buy bag ice everyday. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway Gem

Wonderful stay with my family. Everything was clean and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have stayed in some very nice properties but this one has been the best. Not sure what else the host could have done to make it any better. Clean, up to date on decor and appliances, awesome view of beach, organized, great communication with host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo is amazing, decor is perfect for the beach and they have thought of everything. Loved sitting on the balcony and watching the ocean. It is within walking distance to many different restaurants. Pool was nice and kept clean. We will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is unreal! We loved our stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely beautiful, and extremely clean. The owners were very good people, and checked in to make sure everything was OK. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, gorgeous views, clean, great hosts to work with!! Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heart of Gulf Shores

Nicely updated, clean and right on the beach. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were amazing! Very clean condo and very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, polite property management. Felt very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim & Kathy were wonderful hosts! The condo was so nice! It was very clean, had a beautiful balcony view and was in a great location. The pool area and beach were also clean. We loved staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo was very clean and organized. It was in a great location. Will definitely book this condo again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo to stay in.

Wonderful as always.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners were so nice and thoughtful! The condo was beautiful and so clean when we arrived. Definitely recommend and plan on returning to stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing beach condo and location!

The condo unit is stellar and the location is unbeatable! Plenty of restaurants within walking distance!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful decor and host was superb! They helped with parking process well before our arrival and communication was prompt and thorough. Loved this condo and we will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This condo is perfect! Perfect view, perfect location, and it was perfect for my family of 4! We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Condo

We had a fantastic time and the room and amenities at the condominium were phenomenal. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023