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Shoalwater 805, Beachfront Home Away From Home

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Orange Beach, AL
  • Place, Orange Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Perdido Beach Boulevard
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Orange Beach

When you stay at this apartment in Orange Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches. .This apartment is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Perdido Key Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Orange Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Perdido Beach Boulevard - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Adventure Island - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Orange Beach Welcome Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CoastAL Orange Beach - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Salt Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cactus Cantina Perdido Beach Boulevard - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Shoalwater 805, Beachfront Home Away From Home

Gulf-front escape on the sugar-white sands of Orange Beach, Alabama

Wake up to emerald water and sugar-white sand from nearly every room. The entry, kitchen, dining area, living room, and master bedroom all face the Gulf, so whether you're cooking breakfast or winding down for the night, the view is always with you.

Inside, Shoalwater 805 has been fully renovated and thoughtfully appointed throughout: tile floors, white shaker cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. It's the kind of space that feels both polished and genuinely comfortable.



BEDROOMS / BATHROOMS

3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms | King · King · Queen



The master bedroom features a king-size bed, Gulf views, and a full-size desk with a rolling office chair - so if you need to steal a few hours of work, you'll do it with one of the better offices on the Gulf Coast.

The first guest room has a king-size bed. The second guest room has a queen-size bed plus a premium rollaway twin - for an ideal sleeping capacity of six but a true total sleeping capacity of seven.

All three bedrooms and both bathrooms are stocked with hotel-quality linens which are 100% fresh for every stay. Everything is laundered between guests - there are no reused comforters or shams.

The master bathroom has a walk-in tiled shower. The second bathroom has a tiled tub-shower combo.



KITCHEN

The kitchen is well-equipped for guests who love to cook - quality cookware, utensils, and everything you need to prepare a full meal. Both a Keurig single-cup coffee maker and a 12-cup drip machine are on hand for however your morning starts.



PACK LIGHT

Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on Shoalwater's private beach through Alabama Beach Chairs (March 1–October 31, weather dependent), AND one set of two chairs and an umbrella is included with your stay. You'll also find six beach towels and two Igloo Playmate coolers in the laundry area, ready to go.



SHOALWATER

Shoalwater Condominium is a 12-floor, 72-unit building, and because many units are owner-occupied rather than rented, the property stays refreshingly uncrowded. Outside of a handful of peak holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day), you'll typically find the pools and beach far less hectic than neighboring properties.

Building amenities include an outdoor Gulf-front pool and kiddie pool, an indoor heated pool and hot tub, sauna, fitness center, tennis court, and a private boardwalk leading directly to the beach. Unit 805 has easy access to all of them.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and an outdoor pickleball court.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

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.
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Splash pad
  • Tennis
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Before leaving, please remove all trash from the unit and start the dishwasher (please include the coffee pot and basket if used and possible).

You can leave the linens as they are on the beds and in the bathrooms.

Text Cindy, the Property Manager, at (251) 504-6451 to let her know you’re checking out of Shoalwater 805. Thank you!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

476897

Shoalwater 805, Beachfront Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louis O.

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

beautiful beach location apt was very comfortable great views of the beach

great place
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

scott w.

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

Clean room and beach

Clean room comfortable beds easy beach access
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Fabulous Stay

The views from the room were amazing. Location was such that there is easy access to just about anywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

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

Great property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The unit was tastefully decorated, clean, and very comfortable. The property was well maintained and the communication was excellent. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Shoalwaters

Lovely property with beautiful ocean views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Home away from home

Beautiful condo with amazing views! We will definitely be booking again! 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

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

Experience

We had the best time staying at shoal water. Cindy was very responsive, accommodating and made our stay very enjoyable! We will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Our first beach vacation

We had an amazing time! The condo was exactly how it is described and exactly how it looks in the pictures. Beautiful condo in a great location!! We had no issues at all :-)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara B.

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

Short beach stay

Accurate description of property. Definitely bring your own laundry soap, none was provided.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark-Amy W.

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

Probably the BEST condo our family has ever rented! The communication was wonderful! The pictures and condo description are extremely accurate. The ease of getting to the beach was perfect. We rented with the beach chair company for the week and it was well worth it. I truly cannot say enough great things about this condo and Shoalwater! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Absolute Perfection

This was our first time to Orange Beach and I must've looked up hundreds of listings. I'm so glad we booked this condo! It was spotless, spacious and well equipped. The view from balcony was breath taking! I was a little worried about Spring Break shenanigans, but found the beach to be family friendly and laid back. We loved this place so much, we decided to extend our stay and Cindy made it so easy to do so.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Home Away From Home

This unit was amazing. It is essentially brand new. My wife fell in love with it and didn’t want to leave. The unit is very tastefully decorated and has several amenities that we were not expecting. We had “0” problems and spent a lot of time on the balcony enjoying the amazing views. While that section of the beach is fairly quiet the unit is located close to all sorts of activities, stores and restaurants. We will be back.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis O.

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

Awesome stay at Orange Beach

We absolutely loved our week-long stay at this condo. The owner was fantastic at communicating with us, answering all of our questions, and even gave us some recommendations on some places to eat while we were there! The condo has a beautiful ocean view. We loved sitting on the balcony each morning and night. The property itself is very quiet and has a family atmosphere to it. There are two elevators and we never had one issue having to wait to get on. There are several carts available to help load/unload when checking in/out. There wasn’t one amenity we felt was missing during our stay. If we ever come back to Orange Beach, we’ll most certainly be looking for this condo first!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

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

The Best Condo We've Ever Stayed In

We have been staying in condos on the beach every summer for 25 years and this is by far the best one yet! The room is as beautiful as the pictures. Extremely clean. There are so many nice touches, such as ample places to hang towels and swim suits in the bathrooms, USB outlets in the bedrooms to charge phones, smart TV's in every room, remote control ceiling fans, soft towels and linens, specific wash cloths for makeup removal. They really have thought of EVERYTHING! The fridge kept everything cold and made more than enough ice to use in our cooler everyday. The furniture in the living room was very comfortable. The view from the balcony was breathtaking. We didn't have to wait long to get on the elevator to go to the pool or beach. The beach and pool were not crowded. Easy access to the beach. The property was clean and well maintained. We always felt safe. There are so many restaurants, shops, and activities within walking distance or just a short drive. All around a great experience! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

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

Just Book It!!

Review on unit only since we didn't use any of the facilities. Very nice condo with beautiful finishes and breathtaking view. Excellent communications with both property manager and owner. The recliners were comfy. The bath towels were luxurious. I know bed firmness is subjective but here's my opinion; main bedroom with king bed is softer than the other 2 & I loved it but the beds in other bedrooms were very firm. My husband loves a firm bed and he loved it for his back but said his shoulders hurt. One issue that nothing can be done about but still notable is the sound from the upstairs condo. They really need some felt on the bottom of their chairs because when they slide across the floor it sounds like they are in the room with you. I could hear, what sounded like, a very active child running a lot. I didn't complain to anybody about it though. I've stayed in some condos where you don't hear a peep from other units and other's that you can.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022