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A balcony with wicker chairs, a view of a beach, and a pool.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a chair, a glass coffee table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a chair.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear blue sky.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $462
$406 nightly
$462 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪8 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, steps from Gulf Shores Beach and a 3-minute drive from Gulf State Park. .This beach condo is 7 mi (11.3 km) from The Wharf and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Tropic Falls at OWA.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Little Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 19 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬4 min drive

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 with glass-enclosed balcony

Gulf Tower 1B, located at 1051 West Beach Boulevard, is a two bedroom, two bathroom, lower floor condo with amazing beach front views and access. Furnishings are standard. This unit contains queen size beds in both the master and guest suites. A brand new sleeper sofa in the living room adds additional space for guests, accommodating 6 guests comfortably. With a full kitchen and washer and dryer in the condo, you will have the comforts and amenities of home while you are away. This unit has two TVs and a VCR. Don’t forget to spend sometime lounging on the enclosed balcony that you can open up to enjoy all the sights, sounds and scents of the Gulf of Mexico!

Gulf Tower is in a prime Gulf Shores location. 1.5 miles from the popular Hangout and public beaches and 3 miles to the Gulf State Park & Pier. Not to mention the proximity to all the best dining and shopping this island has to offer! With its amazing beach front location access to the our white sandy beaches is a breeze! Aside from the fantastic coastal views, there is also an outdoor pool, BBQ grills, exercise room, and free WiFi in the Club Room for your use and pleasure. This location does have an elevator for ease of access throughout the building.

Additional Information:
* 1st Floor (above lobby)
* Beach Service - Ike's Beach Service
* Duallies prohibited
* No Pets Allowed
* Monthly Reservation Accepted Nov - Mid Mar (Contact staff directly for pricing)
* 1 Vehicle Pass Only March 1st Through Labor Day
*** Each reservation includes 1 vehicle registration $45 plus tax. A 2nd Vehicle Pass Can Be Purchased After Labor Day For $45 Plus Tax.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and a fitness center.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited number of onsite parking spaces

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

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Beachfront condo with glass-enclosed balcony Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great service great place

We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Old school condo on the beach very classy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Friendly

very family friendly and convenient when you have a toddler. The first floor makes access to the beach & pool a breeze.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stay 1B gulf tower

All was good needs a little maintenance, carpeting, electrical, better lighting but overall decent stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Greate Beachfront Location with Convenient Amenities

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, we were very satisfied with our stay. The unit was comfortable and in a great location, with the beach essentially serving as the backyard. There were a few small traces of sand inside, but that is understandable for a beachfront property.Having a pool connected to the complex was extremely convenient. We also appreciated the outdoor shower station, which made it easy to rinse the sand off before heading into the pool after spending time at the beach. On-site security was another nice feature and gave us additional peace of mind during our stay.There were only a couple of disappointments. We requested that a light bulb be replaced, but maintenance never arrived. We were also unable to access the fitness center, which appeared to include a treadmill and a few light dumbbells.Despite those minor issues, we had a very enjoyable experience and would recommend the property to others looking for a convenient beachfront vacation rental.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall it was a nice place just a little dirty carpet was and the carpet was ragged in areas

Overall it was a good place to stay just little things like I had stated before
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the Sun

Condo was nice and so convenient to the pool and beach. We had a wonderful time. The security guard was a bit much on their security of people being questioned nonstop, not a lot of parking available but we really enjoyed our time. The staff at Bender is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed this location!

If you love a super busy beach this is a great option. We loved the view and proximity to the beach as well as things to do. Keep in mind the pool is right outside the patio... so the kiddos are playing and enjoying the pool making this a great option for younger families but a little loud if not. Water pressure in the showers was awesome!! Kitchen was outdated but it wouldn't keep me from staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beachfront

The condo was fair. Floors were dirty. Bathtub drain was slow and filled up while showering. Location was good. But will not stay at Gulf Towers 1B again. There has to be a better condo in the area for the price. Owners could spend a little money and make it more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The entire condo was under construction when we went. It didn't feel safe in the halls or the condo itself. The location was awesome, the pool was great, and the ocean is just on the other side of the pool. Once the construction is done, this should be a really nice stay. We were disappointed in the construction and how dated everything was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Overall good

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The comforters were stained and while clean looked dirtyalso extra blankets and bedding was stored on the floor in the closet instead of the empty top shelf We love this condo however it could use some general updates The furniture used to match however now it just looks like random pieces from thrift and goodwill stores we would stay here again but it needs to have some upgrades
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Needs updating

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The check in time is very misleading. We had to wait hours past the actual check-in time that was given on the VRBO app. The unit was not clean even though that was the reason given for the longer than normal check-in. The unit is very outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a great time!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved 1B! I want to reply to some of the negative reviews: we went to spend time on the beach, not the condo. It was well equipped with everything we needed. It was very clean when we arrived, but then we don’t look to find things wrong either. The hot water and tubs not draining- the amount of water that came out of the shower heads was crazy strong! The tubs drain could not possibly keep up with that amount of water, which is why they don’t drain properly. This is also the reason hot water ran out quickly. We adjusted the water temp so that it would last longer. Bender’s were very nice and responsive if we needed anything also. We would definitely stay there again!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Good location but would not recommend 1B

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in Gulf Tower, 1B, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, the property description was definitely accurate, the furnishings are 100% outdated and in desperate need of updating. The property was seemingly clean, the floors had a lot of grit and sand on arrival.The master bathtub does not drain properly and hot water is very limited.I would not recommend this particular condo to anyone, I would recommend The Gulf Tower, I would just suggest staying in a different room. We had a very good time and we loved the location of the condo.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Decent Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was pretty outdated but clean. It was as pictured on the site. Management company was pleasant. Condo had all of the cooking utensils and pans. The Security guard was a bit overzealous. Our door was open (the drafts are very stong) for 7 hours and the security guard said "did you mean to leave your door open, its been open all day". I don't understand why she didn't close the door...or do something to mitigate our door being open for 7/8 hours. Walls were thin and we heard people playing loud music well past 10PM.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gulf Tower

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bender Realty was great to work with. They sent text to update me on the rental process. Although I rented from VRBO it was with Bender. Didn't realize until I got credit card bill that I had to pay a VRBO fee. It was charged separately. Won't do that again. Description of condo was "dated and it definitely was! Had carpet which had seen better days and was not for our family which had crawling babies. Gulf Tower is the perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Not up to par!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here because our friends were in another condo on same building. The building is extremely run down and dirty. Hallways, staircases and exterior needs paint and repair. The condo itself needed replacement of utensils and pans. They were old, broken and missing. Vents were dusty. That being said, the location was great, close to everything we needed and very short distance to get to the beach. Pool was nice and seemed clean although we didn’t use it. Do
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great first time at Gulf Shores

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was my first time in Gulf Shores. It was an amazing experience. For the most part we loved staying at Gulf Tower. The parking was a struggle due to the construction going on. Our condo was outdated. I feel like a few newer things would make it look a lot better. When we arrived the kitchen counter had some spills on it still and the floor was dirty. There was a pile of sand and some shells sweeper up in a pile out on the patio between the two doors like they sweeper them up but never picked it up. We found a Barbie behind the one side table in living room that I feel like the cleaning person would’ve saw if the room was cleaned properly. The mirror in the hall bath looked like it had fallen off the wall a long time ago and was just leaning against the wall (seems like it would be an easy fix). The master bedroom was very dark even with both lamps on. I know everyone is having a hard time finding people to work so I’m sure the cleaning crew was very sparse but like I said our overall stay was wonderful! The view of the beach and pool was awesome. Easy access. We would definitely recommend Gulf Towers to friends or family. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Great location, great layout of house and enjoyed the enclosed double glass sliding doors of the balcony. There also had a dining table where we ate all our dinners! A rocking chair where l sat and watched kids play on the beach. Best part for me! Wished we could walk out to the beach from the house instead of taking back stairs. When l booked the listing said "new renovated... pictures coming soon" but it looks like they upgrades furniture but the carpet NEEDS to go. It stunk from the "tried to clean" when we arrived and it felt dirty stepping on it mostly due to the humidity or wetness. That was my one big dislike...l do not like smelly carpets. Told the agent and she had someone come spray it with vinegar. That helped a bit but l literally keep the sliding doors open and fans running all day long till close to midnight. It's hard to keep carpet clean in my own house...l would imagine even harder in a "beach wet vacation house"! For the check-in process - it was ok but we arrived around 11pm instead of asking us to pass by the office to collect keys. I wish the agent could put a lockbox at the house...give us code and we go straight to the house and open lockbox...get keys and at departure put keys in lockbox and back on door and leave. We loved the available kitchen stuff since we made all our meals. And enjoyed the pool areas....nice & clean. So overall we enjoyed the place and our time there!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

2015 Gulf Shores Vacations

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property location was wonderful and I don't think we could have asked for more. The unit we rented was godd, it could use some updating and renovation. The photos showed the balcony chairs having cushions but when we arrived they were not present and we did not contact the rental company to find out where they were because we had brought camping chairs with us. The table and chairs on the balcony need to be upgraded, the table and chairs were the plastic type and should be something more supportive and stronger. The pictures posted online showed 2 bamboo type chairs with cushions and when we arrived no cushions and could not find them. There was what seemed to be a closet on the balcony but we did not have a key to access it which might have contained the chair cushions. There was hand soap provided but might want to consider providing guests with the pump hand soap instead of bar soap. Those are only minor things that we found that could be improved on. Overall we loved the location and other amenities the condo provided. It was great that we could take photo's from our balcony of the sunrise, sunset, dolphins and pelicans. It was great to be able to buy fresh seafood and prepare our dinner meals and eat our freshly prepared seafood dinners on the balcony overlooking the gulf. If the opportunity ever arises we will definitely go back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

room

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: room an d location was great the only complaint is the mattresses were terrible
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Overall was OK

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall good room bathtub was dirty as well as water sweating out of the ceiling and drywall dust on the floor
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Love location, love the property mgmt, but don't recommend 1B

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I’ll start by saying I love this building and Bender Realty. The location and proximity to the beach is amazing. The people at Bender are amazing. I’ve stayed at other units in this building it is an older building, the units are older units and usually dated units. We immediately noticed the ceiling fans were dusty like really dusty. There was dried jam still on the kitchen table. I can’t even explain what is going on with the ceilings in bathrooms and kitchen but I spent a hour making sure there weren’t hidden cameras. This unit was just not cleaned properly. It was “dated” as we expected but there was a tub that never drained properly. The hot water lasted 10 mins max in shower. The beds were probably the worst I’ve ever seen in a rental. Good thing we aren’t TV people. We never cook at rentals but I’m sure the Goodwill/2nd hand thrift few items that were in the kitchen would have sufficed. On the plus side lots or drawer space to put your items and amazing views. Great pool and beach access. Don’t rent 1B there are nicer units in this building at same or close to same rate.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a nice vacation, it had been 5 years since we had been to Gulf Shores. The only disadvantage was they were working on the condo and elevators and parking spaces was crowded and small
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Gulf Tower 1C

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve been coming to Gulf Tower since the 90’s and have always had good experiences. It has the best ocean side pool and largest pool deck that we could find. Even when full it rarely feels crowded. The building has been undergoing renovation and these are good but taking far too long. Only one elevator has been available of the two on our last 3-4 visits. Also 1C is my wife and my favorite unit when we come by ourselves or with kids but we’re beginning to tire of some of its shortcomings. The bathroom ceiling tiles have been missing forever. There’s no dishwasher or laundry but we’ve been able to overlook those two issues for the quaint ambiance and the price we get. However, for a beach vaca place to stay, one could expect more towel racks! There’s plenty of places yet 1C only has one !!! Ridiculous! Even the second sink, which is a nice touch, has no rack. This may seem minor but draping damp towels over furniture and wherever possible sucks! It makes you notice other minor issues like sliding glass doors that stick and ceiling fan on awesome balcony that doesn’t allow fan to run without light being on. Very annoying when you want to sit out at night without having every movement viewable from the beach. Lastly, the key fob required to get into the pool area from building and beach is the worst!!! Only one fob per unit and takes to hands to open. Pitiful for beach goers especially with small grandchildren. All things easy to fix if owners have a hoot. Bender is GREAT to work with so owners will be to blame if we go elsewhere.

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