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Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location!

Beach condo near Gulf Shores Beach

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Property grounds
Beach
Dining
Interior
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

In Gulf Shores .With a stay at this well-placed condo, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Gulf State Park. The Hangout and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Hangout - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬12 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.

Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location!

Summary:

Come and relax at our upgraded beachfront condo at Island Winds West in the heart of Gulf Shores, Alabama.



The Space:

For Gulf Shores condo rentals, you've come to the right place...



8th Floor Beachfront Condo at Island Winds West is situated in the heart of Gulf Shores. Island Winds West is the first complex on West Beach Boulevard, so you are in walking distance to many of the attractions and events. This is THE best location in town and the beachfront views are second to none. This immaculate unit has been recently renovated and is just gorgeous with new paint, decor, a king mattress, and new queen-sized sleeper sofa. Features include: Gulf front and side views, fully equipped kitchen, convenient location to downtown, gulf front pool, kiddie pool, walk to restaurants and shops, hang out and shrimp festival favorite, washer and dryer, cable TV and DVD. The unit sleeps 4 with a king bed (brand new mattress as of May '22) in the bedroom and queen sleeper sofa in living room and high-end cotton linens.



Complex Amenities; Outdoor pool, kiddie pool, fitness room, and BBQ area



Be sure to book this unit early for the Shrimp Festival and Hangout Music Festival because it is in high demand.



Parking is limited to one (1) car. You will receive an email in advance of your arrival to register and pay for your parking pass. If you do not receive it, please let us know. You must complete this step in advance of your arrival. Upon arrival, you will need to visit the Island Winds East front desk to pick up your parking pass. Island Winds West is charging $50 per parking pass. This price can change at any time, without notice.



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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Theme park 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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

Parking is limited to one (1) car. You will receive an email in advance of your arrival to register and pay for your parking pass(es). If you do no...

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location! to the airport?

This condo is 37.5 mi (70-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location! to the beach?

This condo is a short 3-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from Orange Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location! have a pool?

This condo features a children's pool.

Does Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location! to downtown Gulf Shores?

This condo is 0.4 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Island Winds West 875 by ALBVR - Upgraded Beachfront Condo - Fantastic Location! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe Lynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and location was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was very clean. We had a great view of the ocean and beach from our condo. We are planning on going back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. Everything was excellent. It was our second time staying in the same place and have already booked for next Year's stay. Thank you for everything
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The condo was clean, the staff of the condos were very friendly and helpful. The pool and restrooms by the pool were also very well kept no complaints and we definitely plan to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and convenient all for a reasonable price for our small family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from our balcony was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

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

Great Trip

Great little place to stay. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean one bedroom condo. It had everything we needed. Management company provided excellent service. We will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Gulf Shores visit

We enjoyed our stay and the VRBO was clean and adequate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Beach trip

We enjoyed staying here! Very convenient to access the beach and great location! We had a great beach trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Great location for me and my wife.

The location and the condo are perfect, we have been staying at the Island Winds location for many years, this is our fourth time staying in this condo which is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

Anniversary get away

We were wanting a nice beachfront view and a quiet location. This property provided exactly what we wanted. It was the perfect size for us. I definitely would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was well equipped, but could use a very thorough cleaning from top to bottom. Also, the racks in the freezer are totally rusted; which is disgusting. The condo itself was in a great location; close to everything and the view was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Back at our favorite condos, Island Winds West

Great value!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

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

Great

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine S.

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

Great location. Perfect for our getaway.

Excellent - love the automatic opening front doors. That is a big help for carrying luggage in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

renee k.

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

Island Winds West

First time visiting Gulf Shores. Beautiful area & our room was clean & quaint.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona S.

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

Perfect,beautiful view

Perfect,spotless,just like home,beautiful view
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason V.

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

Weekend Getaway

This Condo was just what we expected. Nice view of the ocean and just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

X trip

Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Location Location!

Great stay. Everything close to condo. Love the view! VRBO listing says to bring own towels and paper goods but everything we needed was there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great Gulf Shores location

Well decorated, great view, nice bed & mattress ,on the small side, no room for luggage, not good for 4 adults if needed , would be nice if you had box of kleenex and spare tp for the money.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

renee k.

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

Nice condo

Nice condo. Perfect size for one couple. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Christmas vacation

Had a wonderful time. Condo conveniently located. Wonderful views from balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stevie and Lynne C.

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

Dec trip

Great time. Unit could have more kitchen and dinner cutlery as well as coffee mugs, but all in all a greT stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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