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🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today!

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Gulf Shores' Island Shores vacation rental offers a relaxing beachfront retreat with easy access to downtown. Unwind on the balcony while watching dolphins play, and enjoy meals prepared in the fully renovated kitchen or dine out at nearby restaurants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today!

Island Shores is a wonderful and budget-friendly vacation rental located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, offering a fantastic view of the beach and the Gulf of Mexico. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is the perfect choice for those seeking a family-friendly and relaxing atmosphere with easy access to downtown Gulf Shores.

As you enter the unit, you'll be greeted by the calming sight of the Gulf of Mexico, providing an instant stress-relief experience. The kitchen has been fully renovated and is well-stocked, making it easy for you to prepare delicious seafood dishes and meals. The master bedroom features a king-sized bed for maximum comfort and relaxation, and the second bedroom has a comfortable queen bed with an attached bathroom. The dining area can seat up to six guests, or you can choose to dine outdoors on the balcony while enjoying the beautiful waves and watching dolphins play.
Island Shores offers convenient on-site parking for your vehicle, and it's just a short walk away from shopping, restaurants, The Hangout, and Gulf Shores' vibrant nightlife.

Additional Information:
Parking Passes are required and may be purchased upon arrival or by contacting our office directly. You must purchase each parking pass. You can have only 2 parking passes per reservation. 2 cars maximum.
During special holiday time periods (Hangout Fest weekend, Memorial Day weekend, Saturday to Saturday during week of 4th of July, Labor Day weekend, and Shrimp Fest weekend) 3 bedroom units are limited to TWO parking passes, and 2 bedroom units are limited to ONE parking pass.
Linens are provided, but please bring your own beach towels.
The reservation includes a "starter set" of hand soap, 1 roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, 1 trash bag per trash can, and 1 roll of paper towels.
Policies:
Guests must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent.
Photo ID is required at check-in.
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets are not permitted.
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Island Shores is professionally managed by Poole & Associates, a company that has been helping families create great beach memories since 1998. They are dedicated to ensuring your time at the beach is a wonderful experience and look forward to welcoming you back year after year. Enjoy your stay in Gulf Shores!

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

494859

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today!?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today! on Nov 10, 2025 start from $110.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today!?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at 🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today! located?

Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach, and Orange Beach Beaches. Gulf State Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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Reviews

🌴You CAN afford Paradise! Life is better at the beach. 🌊Call today! Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

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

Island Shore

The location of the resort was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darilyn A.

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

Great Spot

Nice place right on the beach, great communication with host, definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

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

Nice and clean

Clean, great communication from property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Holly M.

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

Good bargain for a family!

Smaller, older complex which we like. Distance to the beach great! Could use some paint on vents because they were rusty. Overall clean and comfortable! I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY O.

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

Fun beach weekend

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay for two adults, a teenager and twelve year old. Just what we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Mini Vaca 23'

The property is located within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. We loved to be able to cook breakfast in the fully stocked kitchen. We absolutely loved everything about the condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Taylor G.

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

Girls trip

Condo was definitely a little cramped, but essentially had all the space we needed. A little dated, but functional anyways. Loved the distance to the beach, which was not much at all. Size of building was great as it left the beach not so crowded, even during peak season.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

david c.

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

Newly renovated....great place

This property was perfect. Had just been renovated and the decor was very up to date. Fell in love with the linens and mattresses. And the location could not be beat. Across the street from a Walmart and another grocery as well as places to eat. A short drive to Gulf Shores and all its amenities. Parking at this location was easy and didn't have to pay extra like some places. View from balcony-gorgeous. Was supposed to be in the middle of spring break but our section of the beach was very family oriented and not crowded. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANN C.

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

Perfect and stress free

Very easy working with the host. Very convenient location wonderful view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Torinka C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice, just didnt like that the elevator wasnt working other than that overall stay was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rena C.

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

Pretty good place on beach

We were satisfied with this stay. Not the nicest place but an okay place for a last minute booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney S.

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

good stay

very good location. easy check in!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor E.

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

Beach Vacation

We LOVED this condo. It was in a great location! The rental company communicated very well. This space was perfect for our family. We could walk to the beach and back as needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

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

Awesome ocean view

Great accommodations, clean, well stocked, spectacular view!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjean S.

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

Another great VRBO experience

We love staying on the beach. This unit has a nice updated kitchen. Bathrooms need updating! Beds are comfortable. Location is top notch! Our only complaints are that the showers need hand bars, and the neighbors smoked so we couldn't sit on our balcony.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful, peaceful location, restored my soul.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

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

Beach time

Everything was great very nice view of the beach, love hearing the waves, condo was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna C.

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

60th birthday beach bash party

4 wonderful friends had a fantastic week. Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Renee W.

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

Girls trip 2024

It was great! Great view!!!! Great location! Friendly staff! The AC grates need cleaned. Ceiling in kitchen needs repair. Other than that nooooo complaints!!! The lock on the door was a little complicated but once we figured it out it wasn’t so bad. Maybe include directions on how to use the door lock in the description. We enjoyed our stay and will be back next year!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kayla F.

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

Bad check in experience. No washer and dryer in condo

Condo was nice and beach was beautiful. No washer and dryer located in condo. They are down stairs and cost $2 to wash and another $2 to dry. I would not rent again from Poole and Associates after my check in experience. I called about an early check in to see if we could check in around 2 and they said no early check in which I understood. I know it's busy this time of year. So we got food and we were at the condo by 3. I had not received our door code yet so I called back and a man answered. I explained to him that we hadn't received our door code and he was very rude to me. He stated that between 3-5 did not mean that I would receive the code right at 3. I told him my booking on VRBO said 3. He told me no it did not. I told him it did because I was looking at it. He said you will get your code between 3-5 and hung up on me. I tried multiple times to call back and could never get anyone back on the phone. I used my husbands phone to call and was finally able to reach someone. This time I spoke to a lady who was very nice to me. She asked where we were staying and the condo number and said our room was already ready and she would send the code right away and as soon as I hung up with her I got a txt with my code.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Melani J L.

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

Spring break

Water coming in under the door and the lock on the guest bathroom locking people in. Location was perfect! We had absolutely amazing views! The response from Poole when I had questions was timely, helpful and appropriate. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Disappointed

You get what you pay for. We had a good time, but the condo/facility were disappointing. Pros: -Short walk to beach -Close to restaurants & attractions -Ample parking Cons: -Facility is old and tired, like an old clean dorm -Washer/Dryer are coin operated on ground floor -Elevator was broken often in our 4 day stay -Water came under entry door during a rain shower -Nit-picky cleaning fines (ex: too many fingerprints?) -Nothing like seasonings, foil, plastic wrap, etc. in the kitchen. Bring everything but pots, pans, plates, utensils. -Beach side bedroom did not cool well and had a strong mildew odor. -Listing/managing company, Poole & Associates did not send the rental agreement for signature until the day we were driving down and threatened the possibility of losing our rental. They claimed they sent it a month earlier but a check of my email history proved otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Week in paradise

A beautiful 2 bed,2 bath condo. With balcony looking out directly to gulf. Fully equipped kitchen. Comfortable living room too. If your looking for a relaxing vacation at the beach with your family this is the place to book and stay and enjoy beach life!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

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

Great unit with a beautiful view of the beach!

The 4 of us were very comfortable in this unit - a beautiful view while relaxing on the balcony. Beautiful white sandy beach right out your back door!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Gulf Shores condo on the beach

It was a wonderful place to stay. The views were spectacular and there is so much to do in the area and it’s so close to Gulf Shores State Park. The only issue I had was figuring out how to get on the internet. The cable tv/internet instruction guide sheet said we didn’t need a password but you do. I had to make numerous calls to figure it out although the next day I saw the password on a slip of paper on the side of the refrigerator. It would have been nice if the password had been given to us on our check- in instructions or taped to the Secure Vision guide sheet next to the TV’s. Overall we loved it! Everything was clean and and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023