Does Castaways 1C with Chic Vibes in Gulf Shores Heart have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Castaways 1C with Chic Vibes in Gulf Shores Heart pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Castaways 1C with Chic Vibes in Gulf Shores Heart Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Castaways 1C with Chic Vibes in Gulf Shores Heart located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches are also within 1 mi (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Tracie F.

May 10, 2024

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

Great Location

Quick walk to the Hangout!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis D.

May 5, 2025

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

Location fantastic and accommodation

No lobby but just phone with questions and promptly answered. Elevator areas could be spruced up especially fan grates. Room floor was extremely dirty resulting in black feet. Living room sofas need replacing, they sink when sat upon. Very large kitchen well furnished, tv with lots of channels. Plenty of towels.nice pool including a shady are. We would stay again since these are correctable

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracie B.

Jun 26, 2023

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

Noce location

Older property but it had been updated as best one can. It is a little noisy compared to other condos weve stayed at...for the price, it was a good deal. Overall. Satisfied with the value

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Jun 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Parking, someone dented my car; the spaces are too small, have to compete for parking; this would be the reason not to book again; the condo was great

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca M.

Aug 1, 2025

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

We would stay again! We've stayed at Castaways (other units) for years & were excited to check this unit out! The staff who assisted us through the booking process were amazing! They quickly answered questions & kept us feeling confident in the process. We did find that the unit was not very clean when we arrived (grimy/gritty floor where sand hadn't been cleaned, showers were dirty, etc.). The property managers sent someone over the day after check in & they did a thorough cleaning. Also-the toaster didn't work & they had a brand new one delivered very quickly. The customer service & ability to reach out conveniently via text was GREAT! We can overlook the problems when they are addressed quickly & kindly-& these were!! A few notes: the chair in the living room is NOT comfortable. Once you sit in it, you feel like you're being pushed forward. It didn't allow you to lean back & relax. The couch in the images is not the one that is there now. The current one is bigger than a loveseat, smaller than a sofa. We couldn't really sit as a family in the living room with the furniture that is there now. The showers are very aged/yellowed & the ceiling above them is cracked & needs repair-but it was all functional. Also, the dryer required 2 cycles to dry even a small load. The sliding door track (door over slides) & threshold (not secure) needs addressed also. Even w/ those things, we would stay again!! Service/facility was great!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melvena C.

Jul 27, 2025

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Other than some minor plumbing & HVAC issues, we enjoyed our stay, especially with the beach being just steps away. The views were great.The unit is located right above the pool, so if you had the doors open to the balcony, you heard all the noise coming from the pool area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Renee D.

Jun 29, 2025

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

Great location

This property has a great location. Walking distance to many different bars and restaurants and shops. Right on the beach with a great ocean view. The balcony is right above the swimming pool. This unit is not updated, however, we didn’t spend much time in the condo anyway. We were there for a baseball tournament and it was very close and easy access to the fields. Kitchen is stocked with anything you would need to cook. The master bedroom is huge and the bed was comfortable. Communication is through text messaging with the property manager, who gets back to you in a timely manner.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

May 16, 2025

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

Girls weekend

Perfect property for a weekend in Orange Beach. Convenient location, easy room layout. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Apr 29, 2025

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

Great location

Great location. Communication with property manager was excellent . Quiet. Located right in the beach. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gus F.

Apr 28, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Update

Very cheap and uncomfortable furniture. Had booked for 6 weeks and had to rent furniture from Foley at our expense. Both toilet ran constantly if we didn’t jiggle the handles. Also sink in master bathroom dripped constantly. All was reported but nothing was done. Cheap patio chairs and table. However kitchen was well supplied with dishes, pans & utensils.

Stayed 45 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronni T.

Oct 21, 2024

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

Great location!

It was a little outdated but perfect location and size! Kitchen was well equipped.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kim e.

Aug 23, 2024

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

Castaways

We loved our stay and condo. The master was huge.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Jul 25, 2024

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

Easy to beach and parking lot

This is an older property in general but this condo has been updated and is open and spacious. Beds are memory foam and comfortable as well as pillows. We had some maintenance issues that were addressed promptly (though not sure why 3 of the sinks did not drain upon arrival). The rental company brought extra hangars since the master only came with one. Patio furniture could use an upgrade. Chairs are pretty uncomfortable (Made of PVC piping) and sit very low to the table. My sister's unit on floor 8 provided beach chairs and umbrella. This unit provides nothing, so we brought our own and used them for the patio as well. For a week's stay, they do not provide enough toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher pods, or washer pods, so pack some extra to avoid a trip to the dollar store. This unit did not even have salt and pepper, let alone any basic spices or anything, though it did have plenty of coffee filters. :=) The biggest advantage to this unit is that you can easily access the beach and the parking lot with only one flight of stairs. The elevator in the building is very slow and on the first floor, we couldn't even get it to stop at all, so we had to go to ground floor and call the elevator to visit my sister on the 8th floor. Parking is very very tight, especially when people park large vehicles in compact spaces and can't park in between the lines. With that said, while frustrating, it is usually doable with a bit of finesse but leave extra time coming & going.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ash G.

Jul 8, 2024

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

A Time Was Had!

We had the most amazing time here! Age ranges from 55 to under 1 and I think each one of us had just as much fun as the other as there was space and activities for all of us! In walking distance to so much! Easy process and we hope to be back sooner than later!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

May 28, 2024

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

Perfect Place

This was the perfect size and location for our group of 7 adults with 2 wheelchairs.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Apr 8, 2024

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

Week for spring break

This property was amazingly beautiful and clean. Had everything we needed for the stay. Balcony right over the outdoor pool which made it nice to watch my kiddos while they were swimming and the ocean view and short distance to the beach was excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jena R.

Mar 22, 2023

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

Great condo in a great location!

This is our 3rd spring break in Gulf Shores. We usually stay next door but decided to stay at Castaways this year. We had a first floor condo so we utilized the stairs. Condo was well furnished! Every thing we needed for our stay. I was very surprised the refrigerator had an ice maker! Great addition! My only complaint was there parking lot. The spaces are too narrow. Luckily it’s a small complex and we made it work. Will definitely consider this for next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Amy C.

Dec 11, 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Excellent location.

Loved waking up to the view from the Balcony. Got to see dolphins even one morning. Great location to food and activities. Fit our group of 6 pretty well. The building is an older building. No gym, heated pool was broke so freezing for our time of the year, love they have a beach toy/item area you can borrow for the day. Are there things that can be improved yes... No potholders, lack of skillets, shower head. Did we have a great family time making memories yes. Loved location to the elevators made for easy in and out. Think they just need to stay a week themselves and see some small details that could be improved, but for the fall season it was affordable and a great getaway.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reggie S.

Nov 10, 2022

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

A wonderful stay

Very clean and love that it’s on the first floor right by the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C., Cave City

Oct 9, 2022

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

Would stay again.

It was great stay. I would only recommend replacing skillets in kitchen. They are trash.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Aug 7, 2022

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

Our family had an awesome vacation!!!

The unit was updated and clean. Great location!!! Being on the first floor was very convenient. We had the pool right below us and the ocean right in front of us. Older building and parking was tight but we had no issues. We would definitely come back !!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Debbra B T.

Jul 2, 2022

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

Home away from Home

The Condo was decorated so nice and was clean.I will stay again!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Kylee J.

Jul 2, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

It was ok.

This is the first review I have ever left... We are not too picky but we did have some issues with this property that we want to warn others about. Parking is a nightmare. The spaces are tiny and people had to park over the line. I had to climb through the passenger side. For some people this would not be possible. The room is located on 1st floor you hear EVERYTHING all night. It is beside the trash shoot so you get the noise from that as well. Lightening struck the elevator luckily was not as bad for us as it was for others on higher floors. This is just something that happens and understand that but it was down for several days. It is an older building. Every morning EARLY (5-6AM)construction with hammering and metal grinding was happening outside balcony and window. It was not awful but cannot say I would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noah J., United States

Jun 8, 2022

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed staying here! Great location with surrounding restaurants, ease of getting to beach, and lots of room!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawna L.

Apr 20, 2022

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

Excellent stay

The condo was exactly as described with great beach access. Condo was clean and comfortable. My husband and son enjoyed playing chess during the light rain one morning. No issues what so ever. Property manager was very helpful as well. Enjoyed the leave one take one beach toy area. Chair rental on the beach if you don’t have chairs. Will stay here again! Washer & dryers were a plus.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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