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Island Winds East 409: 2br/2ba gulf front Condo w/gorgeous views of the beach

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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On the beach
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Island Winds East in Gulf Shores, offers a gulf front 2-bedroom condo with a full kitchen and washer/dryer. From your private balcony, enjoy an awesome view of the sugar white beaches and emerald green waters while you relax by the pool or cook out on one of several charcoal grills.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7892 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Island Winds East 409: 2br/2ba gulf front Condo w/gorgeous views of the beach

The Association Management has scheduled a Building Repair Project to take place beginning in September through October 2025, weather permitting. This project could cause some areas of the parking lot to be inaccessible. Crews will work during regular business hours and that may include noise.
This property is professionally managed by Sunset Properties
You must be 25 years old to rent this condo.

This condo will sleep 7.
· Master bedroom - King bed
· 2nd Bedroom - Full bed - Twin bed - Private bath
· Sleeper sofa

This Gulf Shores Vacation Rental is a gulf front 2 bedroom 2 bath unit that sleeps 7. The master bedroom has a King with a semi private bathroom, the guest bedroom has a full and a Twin with a private bathroom and there is a Queen sofa in the living room. This Island Winds East unit offers a full kitchen for ease of cooking your own meals or if cooking is not in your vacation plans then you are in luck because you are also within walking distance to many of Gulf Shores finest restaurants. You also have a washer and dryer in this unit. You have an awesome view from your gulf front balcony of our Gulf Shores sugar white beaches, emerald green waters and the gulf front pool. If you enjoy cooking out there are several charcoal grills located just north of the pool. This is a prime location to be since you are only a few blocks from the main intersection at Hwy 59, especially if you are coming for The National Shrimp Festival or The Hangout Music Festival. FREE WIFI. This Gulf Shores Vacation Condo is located at 333 West Beach Blvd. This is a non-smoking, no pet unit. NO PETS! PARKING PASS MUST BE PURCHASED USING THE PARKING PORTAL. Limit 1 vehicle per unit. No trailers.

Island Winds East has a new registration system for parking passes. The Property Manager will register your reservation and then you will receive an email to complete registration and pay for parking. You will be sent an email with a barcode to provide upon your arrival at Island Winds East in order to retrieve your parking pass. LIMIT ONE VEHICLE.


Places To Visit:
• Tanger Outlet Mall in Foley, AL
• The Track, Family Recreation Center
• Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary
• Adventure Island
• Waterville USA Theme Park
• Golf Courses
• OWA
• Miniature Golf
• Alligator Alley
• Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
• Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
• Gulf State Park
• Fort Morgan State Historic Site
• Ferry to Dauphin Island
• Helicopter Tours
• National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, FL
• Battleship USS Alabama in Mobile, AL
• Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
• The Factory

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal 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

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Unit size: 892 square feet

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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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 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

Vrbo Property
1665-182087

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Waterville USA - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Winds East 409: 2br/2ba gulf front Condo w/gorgeous views of the beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Island Winds East 409: 2br/2ba gulf front Condo w/gorgeous views of the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Winds East 409: 2br/2ba gulf front Condo w/gorgeous views of the beach?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Island Winds East 409: 2br/2ba gulf front Condo w/gorgeous views of the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Winds East 409: 2br/2ba gulf front Condo w/gorgeous views of the beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Winds East 409: 2br/2ba gulf front Condo w/gorgeous views of the beach located?

Located in Gulf Shores, this beachfront condo building is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach, and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Island Winds East 409: 2br/2ba gulf front Condo w/gorgeous views of the beach Reviews

7.0

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hazel M.

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

Beach

It was ok there were some issues in the property that we found and reported, All in All it was an enjoyable experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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

So nice

The view from this unit is amazing! Everything was great! The only real complaint is the bed & pillows could be upgraded.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paulette C.

Island Winds East review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My sister and I love this location(Island Winds East). But there are things the owner needs to do to keep people coming back.The mattress in the master bedroom needs to be replaced as does the couch. The place needs a really good deep cleaning( blinds, ceiling fans, walls are dusty, floors are marginally clean.) There is bare wiring in the utility closet(this has got to be a fire hazard) Is there a way to vent the dryer other than into the condo itself? We were happy that the washer and dryer and stove hood had been replaced since last year.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Jamie G.

Spring break vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very 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: The location was perfect. The condo was dirty, moldy and in great need of an update/ makeover. The couch in the living room was sandy and dirty. The two chairs had water and black marks all over them. The stove is probably molder than I am and took FOREVER to heat up. I travel a lot and I have never staid anywhere that came with so little. Not with the price at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
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4/10 Poor

Ashley P.

Disappointed.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very 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 have stayed at these condos since I was 8 years and this year will be my last year. In all my years staying there I have NEVER been charged an additional amount of money after I already paid for my stay (almost a month before the dates) for a parking pass. It has ALWAYS been including in my total I pay before arriving. The front desk lady was absolutely the rudest customer service person I have ever met. She told multiple people while I was in line if they didn't like it they could stay somewhere else. Our room had dirt dishes, pictures knocked off the walls and gnats flying all in the kitchen. I have stayed in many rooms in Island Winds over the years and this one was by far the worst one.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Brooke B.

Great location but needs work

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: The location was amazing! Short walk to the restaurants and shops and very short distance from the condo to the beach (which made hauling all our stuff stumper easy!!). However, the condo itself needs a lot of work. It is older, so everything looks dirty and worn out. The ceiling was also falling apart in the kitchen, and when we woke up one morning there was pieces on the ground. We have a 1 year old who puts everything in his mouth, so this was less than ideal. We did not reach out to the owners bc of the short stay, and we do not spend much time in the room to begin with so it wasn’t worth the hassle of getting someone in there to fix it. All this being said, I wouldn’t stay again for the simple fact that everything felt dirty to me and was somewhat falling apart.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Charlene R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Very disappointed

The management company was not very accommodating at all. I reached out that morning cause we had a sick child and was hoping they would work with us in an early check in.. they would not at all.. they said they would call as soon as we could get in, at 4 they were suppose to call with details.. never got a call..I had to call them, from there it got worse, took 45 minutes to get in. Finally got in and the condo had not been swept.. table had paper towel under all the legs holding up evenly, dishwasher still had dirty dishes, the sliding glass door was taped and you could barely open it.. picture below, it was a mess.. very outdated from what you pay for it, you could tell no one lived there or had owners, bare minimums.. not even a blow dryer. I have rented off Vrbo but I would never rent from this management company again! Very disappointed!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Condo needs updated

The area was exactly as described, condo its self needs a lot of updates. Sofa and chairs were really stained and the refrigerator racks were rusted and dirty. I always rent from Vrbo and have never been disappointed but this time it was a let down. Overall it was an okay stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Great Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: It was great. The condo was really nice. The only thing that I might suggest is something is up with the AC in the condo. It was very humid and hot no matter what the AC was set to. Not sure if some humidifiers are needed or what. Since it was spring break it wasn’t bad, but during the summer months I feel like it would be too humid in that particular condo.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melton P.

Unit 409 east

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Units NEEDS a thorough cleaning! The ceiling fans & vents were full of dust.underneath the beds have not been cleaned in a very long time.the pits and pans had caked food in some of them.The wall outlets behind the 2nd bedroom is a fire hazard & only one of the plugs work !THE SOFA NEEDS TO BE REPACED,MOST UNCOMFORTABLE ON A POSITIVE NOTEWE had a wonderful time! the beds and pillows were wonderful.the bedspreads need updated many stains on them.

2/10 Terrible

Tonya C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

VRBO was great but Sunshine

We just wished our condo was cleaned before we arrived at 4 for check in. Had to wait around till they sent a cleaning crew.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Always the perfect location

We stay at the east and west locations at least three to four times a year. Perfect location for my family and me.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ken B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

DISASTER

MY WIFE IS GOING TO URGENT CARE THIS MORNING BECAUSE OF SLIPPING ON THE SLICK TILE.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Michael B.

WARNING :: DO NOT STAY HERE

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: From the moment we walked in and my wife smelled the smoke and we looked around at the cobwebs, dirty chairs, coffee table with missing glass, we contacted the company and advised that due to my wife's allergies and her grandson's asthma we would be forced to find other arrangements and requested reimbursement. After numerous phone calls and many delays on their part, they informed us they could not assist us since we did not wait around for them to remedy the situation, although we waited two hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellye H.

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

Great location, great view

Location was excellent. Walking distance to The Hangout and shopping. The view from the balcony was awesome. The pool could have been a bit cleaner, but not too bad. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Larry T.

0

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: 0

8/10 Good

Eric P.

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

Great location on the beach

Beach very accessible. They view was amazing. Roomy and comfortable but, wish the furniture was updated. Centrally located for food, shopping and activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Janet S.

Great Views!!!

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 stayed at this unit for the Shrimp Festival. The location was perfect! The views were awesome! Only a few comments on things that could have gone better. No linens for the couch/bed until I contacted SP twice, the batteries didn't work right in the remote control for the TV(we had to buy batteries) and the toilets were way too low to the ground for folks with knee issues - updated toilets (standard height toilets would have made a great difference). Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Get Away Vaca

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: It was a great location! The veiw was absolutely breathtaking inside and out side the room! The rental was clean, only minor issues like light bulbs. The communication with Sunset was amazing, when I called they were extremely nice to work with. We had an amazing time, definitely would stay I'm this room/condo again!!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Travis M.

Summer Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Loved the view. Pool was nice. Condo door was open when we arrived. Condo was outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Beach Trip

Location is great - walking distance to The Hangout and the “main strip” right by public access beach and parking. We were only allowed ONE parking spot so we had to park our other family members car in a free public parking a few blocks away - we called to ask for an additional spot and I think there was some misunderstanding- because we didn’t get the spot. It’s fine, just annoying. Our unit was just like the video posted. I will say, they have the glass tables for eating, but also as a coffee table so as a mother with a 1yr old - I was nervous of the glass tables. Also - the washing machine didn’t work properly - I messaged the management, they said they would send maintenance…they never came by. All in all - we would stay again though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

jonnie s.

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

Great

Kids enjoyed pool and beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Terry G.

Great Location and view but that’s about the only good thing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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: Arrived to a corner condo with a double balcony and great view of the beach. The light switches in both bedrooms are disconnected, you have to make your way to the ceiling fan to turn in the lights. The drain in the main bathroom shower and sink STILL doesn’t drain well. The floors felt gross after the first night with no broom or anything to clean with. This condo is defiantly not cared for at all. Just a money maker. I’ve stayed in this area for the last 8 years and have never experienced such a run down place. Absolutely no spices, coffee filters or anything in the cabinet to make the stay a little more comfortable. OH and the mattresses are terrible! You can not make a move on the master bed without it squeezing and creaking. We actually decided to dive home after the 4th night so we didn’t have to sleep there again. The worst conditioned condo we have experienced.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Angela D.

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

Dated, but GREAT place. Enjoyed it!

You cannot beat the area. Period! You have to oay extra for parking, but then you may walk to stuff nearby. Pros: CLEAN! I checked the ceiling fans & vents for dirt or dust! Excellent when it comes to cleanliness. Location! You cannot get any better. New microwave and dishwasher. Stove & oven are perfectly acceptable. Fridge is older & the shelf in the freezer looks rusted, but all worked just fine. Air-conditioning worked great. Cons: Washing machine needs to be replaced. Yes, it washes, but it is so loud you cannot hear the television over the washing machine. When the washing cycle is done, the clothes are still dripping wet, but the dryer works very well. So if you put your wet clothes into the dryer, and set it on the longest timer, your clothes will dry. The bathroom in the master bedroom has a very slow draining tub and sink. Water will stand around your feet while you shower & water will sit in the sink. They do have satellite, but there is no streaming service provided. There is no place to hook up your own streaming device if you bring one to watch netflix, Amazon prime, hbo, etc. So you are stuck with satellite. The television in the master bedroom has a big scratch in it. It did not disturb my viewing, but it might be a distraction for others. There are slashes in a lamp shade in the master bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jean F.

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

Amenities are horrible but location is incredible!

The unit immediately upon entry was very musty smelling. The textured ceiling in the kitchen was falling down with a huge piece on the floor upon entry. The door to the laundry room was unattached. The washer was EXTREMELY loud, leaked on the floor and didn't spin dry the clothes properly. Dishes were dirty. Main bathroom tub did not drain and was left with several inches of water after one shower. Pull out couch was extremely uncomfortable and we considered buying a blow up mattress for the floor. We didn't have any blankets but after notifying management they immediately brought us brand new ones. Master bedroom mattress is needing to be replaced. BUT the view was incredible and the porch was ideal. Location is ideal to beach and night life. If problems could be fixed it would be a wonderful place. We called before booking after reading reviews & were told all issues were resolved from previous reviews but clearly not. We will not be renting from here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023