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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
TV, DVD player
A heated pool

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6159 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this condo in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. .This beach condo is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from The Wharf and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Perdido Key Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬14 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.

Castaways 5A- Everything is Better in Flip Flops! Book Now!

This condo participates in our Fresh Bed Program which provides freshly laundered coverlets with each new arrival. These coverlets provide a lightweight and comfortable sleeping experience, no matter the season.

Get lost in paradise at Castaways 5A. This Gulf Shores vacation rental is a great place to make magical gulf front memories. A 3-bedroom 2-bathroom condo that sleeps up to 6 people comfortably is where you need to spend your beach getaway. The living room features soft coastal décor which allows the beach vibes to soak while watching the views of the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico from the floor to ceiling windows leading to a private gulf front balcony. There is a fully equipped updated kitchen that has everything you need to make a classic southern seafood meal.

The primary bedroom which has private access to the gulf facing balcony features a king size bed and a private bathroom with his and hers sinks and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two twin beds. The guest bathroom has a tub shower combo.

Close to downtown Gulf Shores. Sit on the balcony with a cup of coffee in the morning and enjoy the sound of waves coming onshore and tropical breezes to keep you cool. Whether you like sunrises or sunsets, you have a direct view to both on your private balcony access from the living room of every unit. On-site you have access to a BBQ area and not to mention the outdoor pool is heated November - December & March - April ONLY. Castaways has everything you need for a great trip, right now, the only thing missing is you! Partially covered beachside pool. Free WIFI in the unit. Fitness Room with Flat Screen TV's and outdoor pool is heated Nov-Dec and Mar-April only Monthly rentals are available from November to March 1st. This is a non-smoking condo. No pets are permitted. Must be 25 years of age to rent.

During the spring break season, between the dates of March 1 through April 30 of each year, the person booking the reservation must be 25 years of age or older and must be present to physically check in at our office with your government issued ID present.

Bedding:
Primary: King
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: 2 Twins

327 East Beach Blvd.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property manager

Young's Suncoast Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • 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

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool

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: 1,710 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

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

Property is also known as

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Castaways 5A- Everything is Better in Flip Flops! Book Now! Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jason S., Gainesville ga

Maintaining Management's Stupid Decisions

We chose the quite little condo to be away from the larger hotels with crowds. Woke up Sunday morning and the coffee pot didn’t work. I called management and they said someone would be out to replaced it. They did, Monday around 11 am. We started our vacation off good other than the coffee. I had my kids and they each brought a friend. After the 2nd day it was a lot to bring everything up and down everyday. It was a small and what seemed very homely property. Wednesday afternoon we came back from the beach we thought it would be safe to put our stuff in the garage areas where all the owner have outside storage container. We left our stuff there and did the same thing on Thursday also. Friday morning we go to get our stuff and it is ALL completely gone. We are taking about EVERYTHING.3-beach chairs (2) Dicks sporting good foldout rockers)2-skim boards 1-Brand new beach dart set1-Brand new volleyball2-Brand new Noodles 4-Boggie boards 1-Brand New large portable badminton set1-Brand new Beach Paddle Board setAfter walking around freaking out I found a person that worked there and was told that the maintenance man that’s has been coming every single morning had put ALL that stuff beside a “lost and found” box that had mostly toddler beach toys in it because he thought the owners just up and left ALL THAT STUFF. He said that supposedly the tenants had taken all my stuff in 2 hrs from the “lost and found” The HOA said NOT 1 of the cameras showed anyone taking anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hangout

It was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation.

This vacation was planned in the very last minute, we were supposed to go to Florida. But Hurricane Ian change that very quick. I needed somewhere to go with the family very quick. Multiple people suggested golf Shores. And boy was I happy they suggested golf Shores. Our condo was absolutely amazing. Right in the heart of golf Shores, restaurants, stores, everything was within walking distance. The beach was absolutely mesmerizing. We sat out on our balcony every morning with our coffee, watching the sunrise and the dolphins swimming. And at night sat on the balcony with our cocktail watching the sunset. The kitchen is very very well stocked with everything you’ll need. Bedroom is very spacious. The only negative thing I can possibly say is, a new paint job would be nice. But I have no complaints at all. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., Homewood, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

Plenty of room, very clean. Great location. We had a terrific time and would highly recommend this condo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mildew everywhere

There was mildew everywhere to include the walls, ceiling, lamp shades, closet doors. My spouse and I were sick with allergies the entire time which magically cleared up after our departure. Would not recommend spending this type of money on such a crappy unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The condo is always clean and comfortable, close to shopping and dining. And best of all right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

The location is great! This building and the surrounding ones are not huge. Our section of the beach was very pleasant and not crowded. It was easy to walk to the Hangout and Sea n Suds. Just know that this an older building with a small pool and only one hose for rinsing off sand. Having a shaded section of pool and tables under cover is nice. There are steps to get to the beach so it makes using a cart difficult. The elevator was replaced in the fall, so no problems with that! Our unit was large with plenty of space for 3 adults and 2 teens. Lots of closet space with hangers. I loved the balcony with access from the living room and the master bedroom. The mattress in the master needs to be replaced. There was a big uncomfortable dent on my side. The dishwasher is old, so dishes need rinsing off first. The kitchen was well stocked! Couches were nice and comfortable. Dining table was quite scratched up. The parking lot spaces are very tight. It's manageable IF other people park correctly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Castaways 5A

Overall the condo was very nice, washing machine and dish washer need updating but other than that the unit was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Perri L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo and location

The condo was exactly as the listing described. The beach is beautiful. The condo is in walking distance to restaurants and shopping. This was a great place to get away and enjoy family and beach time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Bob R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Sorry

Why have an elevator if it dose not work? Sad. Blood stains couch. Was not worth the money never again at castaways.

8/10 Good

Kelli B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location beautiful views. Awesome pool area with shaded parts when the sun is too much but you don't want to go inside. The code wasn't sent when we arrived yet but a quick call and it was quickly remedied. Excellent communication and really nice lady who manages the building. You will have a great trip :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

deborah b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo, elavator not so much!

Condo was great, well stocked, plenty of room, clean,location good ,very close( within walking distance) of restaurants, stores, we really loved staying here first time, my only complaint was the elavator got stuck between floors several times a day, the day we checked out it was down completely, we had to carry all our bags and luggage down 5 flights of stairs in 86 degree weather which was rough on me and my husband, my advice, get elavator fixed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Patricia O., Delphi, IN

It had all that we needed

Parking was difficult, very tight spaces. Nice pool. Condo clean. Great views!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Large and spacious for 5 people. Master bedroom was large. Mattress could have used an upgrade

I enjoyed staying at the castaways. It was really nice. The unit was very spacious and clean. The only complaints I had were the people above us the last two days we were there was really loud. They banged around until probably 2 a.m. Then the elevator smelled like someone peed in it the last 3 days of our stay. Child or adult? Who knows? If you have a large vehicle the parking spaces are tight. Other than that as I said before it was enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

B A.

wonderful week

we had a great time enjoying this cozy condo. with a beautiful view. great location to restaurants and shopping, and uncrowded beach. The building was a bit dated - but our individual condo was clean - nice - and well furnished.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

April B.

Nice

Kitchen fully stocked. Nice size rooms. Smooth layout. l love the closeness to the beach! Balcony was well furnished but would have loved for it to be a tad bigger. Beach population was pleasant, not over crowded but enough to socialize if desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Great location!

The location is in walking distance to restaurants, souvenir shops, the Hangout. The beach in front of our condo was not crowded, loved that! Condo was layed out well. Very quiet. Would definately stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016