This was our first experience at Gulf Shores. We have 6 kids (14, 14, 12, 11, 9, 7) and the space was perfect. The older 4 enjoyed the semi privacy of the loft and being a smaller property, allowing them to go to the pool while we cleaned up after meals was not as concerning. The younger 2 loved the bunk beds and the pocket door made it dark enough they could sleep past sunrise- a huge accomplishment.
While the condo was exactly as described and shown in pictures, it actually exceeded my expectations. The space was so well utilized that it felt much bigger. We cooked all breakfasts and lunches plus several dinners in the condo. The kitchen is clean and well stocked.
The walk to the beach was easy, barely more than those actually on the beach. The view from the balcony is unobstructed, which is really nice since it’s across the street from the beach. The street is busy enough that car traffic is loud when you sit on the balcony but not too busy to be a concern crossing and you can’t hear it with the door shut.
We were very close to shopping, restaurants, and things to do. We went to the Pier, parasailing, The Hangout, Docs, Live Bait, Sunliner Diner, USS Alabama/USS Drum and would do most again.
There we’re a lot of improvements happening to the property while we were there but nothing loud or disruptive to our stay.
If I have to include suggestions:
- get additional forks/spoons (there are 8 of each)
- add darkening curtains to the master bedroom (gets bright by 6:00)
- clean the air return over the top bunk more frequently (it’s not terrible but being that it’s 3 feet over a sleeping child, it a little gross)
We would definitely stay again.