At this condo you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Gulf Shores Beach and Wade Ward Nature Park. .Condo features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A balcony, a sofa bed and a living room are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site water park. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and a lift.
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Getting around
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 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
Picnic Beach - 15 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Wonderful Beach Front Condo In Gulf Shores
Welcome to Island Shores 257, a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo located directly on the sugar-white sands of the Alabama Gulf Coast in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama. This updated 738 sq. ft. unit features modern amenities, coastal-inspired decor, and breathtaking Gulf views. Just steps from local attractions, dining, and shopping, this vacation rental is the perfect spot for couples, small families, or friends seeking a classic beach getaway.
The Space – Sleeps 6 Comfortably Primary Bedroom: King-size bed, HDTV, and access to a shared bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed, HDTV, and convenient access to the second full bathroom. Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa, comfortable seating, large HDTV, and access to the private balcony overlooking the beach. Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and all the cookware and utensils you need. Dining table seats 4. Parking: Two (2) parking passes are included with the reservation. Please note: During Hangout Festival week, Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July week, Labor Day, and Shrimp Festival weekend, only one (1) parking pass will be provided.
Key Features & Amenities Outdoor Pool – Cool off with a swim just steps from the beach. Direct Beach Access – Walk straight from the building to the shoreline. Private Balcony – Enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails with a front-row view of the Gulf. Free Wi-Fi – Stay connected while you relax. Coin-Operated Washer and Dryer – Convenient laundry access on-site.
The Location This condo is located at 421 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, Alabama, just a short walk to The Hangout, Pink Pony Pub, Sea-N-Suds, and the Gulf Market. With top-notch dining, beach bars, and shops just steps away, you'll have everything you need for a memorable Gulf Shores vacation.
Book Your Stay Today! Whether you're here to soak up the sun, explore the local attractions, or enjoy a quiet beach escape, Island Shores 257 offers the ideal setting for your Gulf Shores getaway. Reserve your stay today and make unforgettable beach memories!
THE BEACHBALL DIFFERENCE:
From the Flora-Bama to Fort Morgan, BEACHBALL PROPERTIES is here to help you enjoy your next beach vacation at one of our premier condos, duplexes, or private homes in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan, Alabama. Family-owned and operated, our team works diligently to ensure that your entire Alabama Gulf Coast getaway is hassle-free and fun from reservation to check-out.
Every property in our portfolio has been vetted and verified so you can book with confidence. If you have questions prior to your trip, we are happy to assist you. During your stay, a BEACHBALL PROPERTIES representative will be available 24/7 to help with any issues that may arise.
Book with us today and get ready to have a BALL at the Beach!
BEACHBALL PROPERTIES VACATION RENTAL POLICIES:
RENTAL AGREEMENT: Tenant Vacation Rental Agreement must be electronically signed to secure your reservation. Please read carefully. This is a legally binding document.
NO SMOKING: All properties are non-smoking.
AGE RESTRICTION: Must be at least 25 years older to book a BEACHBALL PROPERTIES vacation rental. A person 25 years or older must be staying at the property for the entire duration of the booking. There will be no refunds issued for anyone booking under false pretenses.
CHECK-IN: Check-in is at 4PM. Early check-in is not possible, sorry but no exceptions.
CHECK-OUT: Check-out is at 10AM. Check out after 10AM will be charged an additional day.
MONTHLY/SNOWBIRD RENTALS: Available from November through February. Call to ask about monthly rates.
PARKING PASSES: 2 The cost of parking passes is set by each Homeowner's Association and is subject to change at any time without notice. U-hauls, trailers, boats, jet skis, buses, etc. are not allowed on property.
CANCELLATION POLICY RELAXED: Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in shall receive a 100% refund of the amount they have paid. For cancellations between 14 and 30 days before check-in, 50% of the total reservation costs shall be refunded. For cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the beginning date of the reservation, NO REFUNDS will be issued. Refunds shall not be issued for late arrivals, early departures, or inclement weather conditions including hurricanes and named storms. We do offer optional travel insurance which we highly encourage all guests to purchase.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Guests receive a “starter pack” of laundry detergent, dish washing detergent, one trash bag per trash can, and travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, and soap per bathroom. Starter supplies are not intended to last for the duration of your stay. Linens are furnished but please bring your own beach towels.
RATES: Rates subject to change up until time of booking. Additional fees and taxes may apply.
PROFESSIONALLY HOSTED BY: BEACHBALL PROPERTIES, located at 22989 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 36561. Come Have a Ball at the Beach!
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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
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 738 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Pets
No pets 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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Wonderful Beach Front Condo In Gulf Shores?
Yep, Wonderful Beach Front Condo In Gulf Shores is a short 4-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach.
Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and parasailing. You can also find motor boats.
Does Wonderful Beach Front Condo In Gulf Shores have a pool?
Wonderful Beach Front Condo In Gulf Shores has a pool and a communal pool.
Does Wonderful Beach Front Condo In Gulf Shores have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wonderful Beach Front Condo In Gulf Shores?
No, Wonderful Beach Front Condo In Gulf Shores does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Wonderful Beach Front Condo In Gulf Shores?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Wonderful Beach Front Condo In Gulf Shores?
No, pets are not allowed.
Wonderful Beach Front Condo In Gulf Shores Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 39 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Crystal H.
20 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was an awesome experience plan on coming back next year!
Crystal H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
John B.
6 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Some cosmetic wear on the condo and needs some tlc. No large knives to cut large items like watermelon. Some outlets in the kitchen do not work. Master Tub is very slow draining. Main bedroom mattress was worn and needs a replacement.
John B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashtyn M.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay. Loved how close this unit it to the beach.
Ashtyn M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Tracy M.
19 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Everything great, just think this time of year we could have used a dehumidifier. Couldn't get anything to dry. Great place to stay though. Easy access to everything!
Tracy M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Lawrence S.
1 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Old and needs updating
The Living room TV kept losing the audio. I sent a message to the host and never got a reply. It was ignored. Some of the light fixtures are loose and barely hanging. The bathroom shelf is very loose with the anchor bolts coming out of the wall. The front door trim comes loose every time the door opens. The patio door would not lock. The washing machine did not spin the clothes. So I had to wring them out by hand on wash day. On our check in time, they were still cleaning after 4 pm.
Lawrence S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
amy l.
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This condo had a great location. You could easily walk to shops and restaurants. Waking up each morning to the waves crashing in is the perfect start to anyday.
amy l.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa K.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend away
It was a great location. Decent pricing. The only suggestion We would give is to put something down in the showers. They were pretty slippery
Vanessa K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
sherrie b.
19 Aug 2024
Vaca with the fam
We enjoyed our stay. Beds slept good. Outside grills are not in great shape but worked. The only issue I seen is the mold on the baseboard in front of primary bathroom vanity needs to be addressed
sherrie b.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dana G.
14 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Clean and updated kitchen. Perfect for 4 adults. Great price for location on the beach!
Dana G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Jamilyn S.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
feedback
The master bathroom shower tub doesn't drain. Couldn't keep the sliding glass door open for ocean breeze. AC was set to cold. Sliding glass door lock worked and didn't work.
Otherwise it was very nice place. Would have like to know about not being allowed to keep sliding glass door open
Jamilyn S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eddie T.
7 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Condo
Property great not enough supplies furnished,one paper towels,two rolls of toilet paper not enough for a week,some of pots and pans need to be replaced other than that had a Great time.
Eddie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Tara B., Tulsa, OK USA
12 Oct 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect location but needs scrubbing
Loved location but didn’t like the dirty baseboards and grime built up on floors and furniture. Would be an amazing place if it were cleaner.
Tara B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Christina F.
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Shores
The property was fine. I was not happy about the check in time of 4pm, nor the check out of 10.
Christina F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gaston S.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Property was clean and area was nice as well. Would def stay here again!
Gaston S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan A.
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We spent most of the time on the beach and the condo was so close we could just walk out to the beach. Reasonable price for the stay.
Bring trash bags- terrible bags. Bring extra toilet paper and paper towels… barely provided.
Megan A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Mary M.
22 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Condo stay
Check in early-get fined
Check out late-get fine
1 roll of TP or buy your own
1 roll of paper towels or buy your own
I garbage bag or buy your own
Don’t hang anything on balcony but no place for wet things-this is the beach
Musty smell
I probably would not use this facility again.
Mary M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Billy W.
13 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Proximity to Beach, but need some updating!
Honest opinion…great proximity to beach and food/town.
However, every mattress in the condo is worn out and needs updating terribly. The guest bathtub and bathroom sink took forever to drain…and the master bathtub was the same. The shower curtain liner in the master had mildew all along the bottom too.
Outside of that, no other issues. Would be top notch with a few updates! Had a great time on the beach.
Billy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
4/10 Poor
Janie K.
8 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Island Shores Condo 257
Overall, disappointed in this property considering how much I had to pay. This Condo is run-down, not maintained as well as it should be. Railing on the balcony was peeling and rusty. Appliances used but up to date. Icemaker had dirty ice in it and never made ice. 1 small lamp in my bedroom wasn't enough. Overall, the Condo was dark.
Janie K.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Jana L.
7 Jun 2022
Great location and awesome views
Building is dated. But right on the beach and only a few blocks from the popular Hangout and other restaurants. Quite a few shops in that area also. We had a great view from our balcony and a very short walk to the beach. The unit could have used an in depth cleaning and only one TV was working. Overall we would still come back
Jana L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
Glenda S.
29 Apr 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sleepless on the beach
This condo is in a great location right on the beach and close to food and drinks. If you plan on sleeping comfortably, don't book this condo. Mattresses are so worn out that when you sit on the bed it sinks down to the frame. In both bedrooms. It was so bad we left a day early so we could come home and get some sleep. Comforter had a swimsuit panty liner still stuck to it from the last guest. Zip lock baggies and trash under the beds with a lot of sand. One of the bathtubs was so clogged it would not drain. Thankfully there are two bathrooms. This place was priced low and now I know why. Won't do it again.
Glenda S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
4/10 Poor
Kim S.
22 Apr 2022
Just OK
First and worst thing was dirty dishes In the cupboard! About 6-8 different dishes completely dirty, no attempt to be washed. So gross! Secondly the garbage truck woke me up every morning around 4-5:30am!!! Insane!!!! Every morning of vacation I was woken up by it outside my bedroom window it was SO loud! And never could fall back to sleep. Don’t stay here!
Kim S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tamara S.
2 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront
My girls and I enjoyed our stay! Everything we wanted to do/go was within walking distance from the condo. Plenty of restaurants and shopping. Ten minutes drive to Flora-Bama! Property mgmt was very responsive to my inquiries and the property itself is just as advertised. We will return!
Tamara S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Stacy U.
8 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Beautiful view of the beach! Couple of things that I feel the condo needs - 1 broom and dustpan ... I borrowed one from a neighbor. There was a mop in the closet. 2 it needs knives. Steak and paring would be helpful. Close to stairs and elevator. Condo was very nice!
Stacy U.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lori J., Booneville, MS
1 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location!
Condo was clean! View from balcony was breathtaking! Would recommend this place to anyone. Location was great...short walk to The Hangout and several gift shops. Short drive to many restaurants also.
Lori J.
4/10 Poor
Elon J.
22 Jun 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Older budget property
When we checked in, the unit had some cleaning issues: sand in the sheets of the made beds. Every dish we took out of the cabinets was dirty (not dried on food, but wet gross stuff). They sent someone out to clean and those folks got bleach all over my son’s clothes that were on the floor. Ruined several things.
It rained most of our stay and the dish tv didn’t work and the WiFi is less than dial up speeds (.5 Mb). The solution was for me to contact the service provider and schedule a technician to come out. I didn’t want to do that on my vacation, so we went without for the whole trip. There was a tropical storm so I bought an antenna so we could at least watch the weather.
When it rained, I came through the window into my kid’s bed. I found out that it wasn’t actually coming through the window, but through cracks in the concrete on the outside wall of the building. I was given this info by the guy who put a ladder up to our second floor patio. We weren’t notified he was coming. I found out by my 13 yr old daughter being surprised by this guy coming up a ladder to our patio. Then the guy seemed put out when I asked what he was doing.
They had also scheduled a door repair during our stay.
The AC works and it’s close to the beach. If you don’t mind doing some light housework and dealing with or arranging repairs, it’s worth staying here. Its old and run down but it’s less expensive than some of the other nearby properties.