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Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC

Family-friendly condo with a water park and a fitness center

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On the beach
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Dining
TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Step into the serene atmosphere of San Carlos PH2, where Gulf-front views and a tranquil interior await. Unwind in the zero-entry pool or sauna, then retreat to your condo for relaxation with cable TV and a well-equipped kitchen.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82154 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym
  • 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.

Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC

San Carlos PH2

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Located just steps from the beach, this penthouse level condo boasts a bright and serene interior with plenty of vacation perks like access to an outdoor pool and sauna. This Gulf-front condo is also near plenty of local attractions and activities including the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf State Park Pier, an amusement park, golfing, and dining.

After a full day of exploring the area or lounging by the zero-entry pool that overlooks the Gulf, come home to relax on the sofa and enjoy the cable TV. When the group gets hungry, take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen. Eat meals or play games together at the dining table. Rest up in the tranquil bedrooms and get ready for another day of vacation bliss. Start your next day off right with coffee on the balcony where you can enjoy the fresh air and spectacular water views. There’s something for everyone when you stay at San Carlos.

RESORT AMENITIES
-Pool
-Sauna
-Gym
-Grills

THINGS TO KNOW
All parking passes require a $50 fee.
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 20.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,154 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 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 and a first aid kit
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

66262

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores condo building is located on the beach, 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

Gulf-front penthouse with pool, sauna, washer/dryer, & central AC Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

dawn p.

Prefect Family Trip

We loved how open and yet private the whole PH was. Lovely layout and perfect for a nice size family

10/10 Excellent

Tammy V.

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

Family getaway

Everything was as described, condo was clean ! Living room couch is a bit rough looking but it was a nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

Book it!

Some negative reviews were not my experience at all! Nice rental with plenty of room for 8!

10/10 Excellent

Jere R.

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

Pleased with

Good location, friendly staff, easy process, reasonably priced. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Beautiful place with beautiful views

We had 6 adults & this condo had so much space we never felt crowded. Beautiful views & furnished nicely
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

D T.

Nice place to stay

I would recommend staying here and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

Perfect spot

Great location, plenty of room for everyone & the views were amazing
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8/10 Good

Deborah B.

You can't beat the view!

Very comfortable place for 5 adults. Great location and beautiful view of the Gulf for sunrise and sunsets. Nice pool and beach access.
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10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

Penthouse Stay

The stay was great for our family! Beautiful view, large dining table for feedings, each bedroom having their own bathroom, having beach equipment/sand toys available, etc.

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Beautiful views!!

Loved our stay at San Carlos! PH 2 has beautiful views! Friendly staff! ***** Will stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael J.

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

Mardi gras

MuMissing or burned
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Weekend Getaway

Amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Doug G. g.

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

Needs updates badly.

Location and view was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not worth the price

What you see in the pictures is NOT what you get…….Beware
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location!

The location and views were amazing! The inside is dated could really use a refresh. Vacasa was horrible to work with and get any type of communication out of.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Debra B.

Needs serious upgrades. Not enough towels, pillows, blankets. Beds were hard and not all were Que...

Really great view and location. With 4 couples the price was good.
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8/10 Good

Amber S.

Beautiful View

Very spacious and great for a large crowds. In need of TLC for cleanliness and upkeep for the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Perfect short vacation

Property was very nice. Great ocean views. We checked in at 4:00, but when we got to our room, they were still cleaning. That was the only drawback to our stay. Access to the beach is short and great. We had a perfect short vacation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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8/10 Good

Shareka R.

Nice place but outdated

The place was really clean but needs to be updated. The baseboards need to be replaced. The TVs are super-outdated. Maybe if some smart TVs were added and streaming services available, this place would be top notch.

8/10 Good

Cheryl E.

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

Family time.

We enjoyed our stay.. there were not many face rages or towels.. only one towel and two face rages per room. (We had an unexpected cost of purchasing those items). But the rooms were clean . We enjoyed ourselves and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Karen G.

Disappointing Stay-Not Worth the Premium Price

We were very disappointed with our stay at this penthouse condo. The photos used in the listing were deceiving-they made the space look clean, modern, and well-maintained. Unfortunately, that wasn’t our experience at all. Upon arrival, we found the unit was not very clean. The furniture had visible stains, and the walls and baseboards were scuffed and beat up, giving the place a rundown feel. To make things worse, the outdoor chairs were broken, and there was only seating for four people outside, even though the unit accommodates eight. That made it difficult for our group to enjoy the outdoor space together. We expected much more considering the premium price we paid for a penthouse. The lack of upkeep and misleading photos made this stay feel like a letdown. Would not recommend unless serious updates and maintenance are done.
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8/10 Good

Sheterrica G.

Great View!!!

We really envied your stay in the Penthouse. The only bad thing to say is that the counter was filthy when I rubbed my hand across it, the tv in the master needs upgrading, video quality was horrible, and there was no stopper for the kitchen sink. I hand-wash, I hate a dishwasher.
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8/10 Good

Sheterrica G.

Great View!!!

We really envied your stay in the Penthouse. The only bad thing to say is that the counter was filthy when I rubbed my hand across it, the tv in the master needs upgrading, video quality was horrible, and there was no stopper for the kitchen sink. I hand-wash, I hate a dishwasher.
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6/10 Okay

KEITH M.

Update

Beautiful view and lay out. Needs much up keep and updates
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4/10 Poor

Marianne F.

Not at all what it was portrayed to be.

Needs lots of updates and maintenance to multiple items in the condo. Definitely not worth what we paid for. We did enjoy being back on the beach at San Carlos and being so close to downtown..