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Beachfront condo with glass-enclosed balcony

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On the beach
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
A heated pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

With a stay at this condo in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, steps from Gulf Shores Beach and a 3-minute drive from Gulf State Park. .This beach condo is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 7 mi (11.3 km) from The Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront condo with glass-enclosed balcony

Gulf Tower 1B, located at 1051 West Beach Boulevard, is a two bedroom, two bathroom, lower floor condo with amazing beach front views and access. Furnishings are standard, somewhat dated. This unit contains queen size beds in both the master and guest suites. A sleeper sofa in the living room adds additional space for guests, accommodating 6 guests comfortably. With a full kitchen and washer and dryer in the condo, you will have the comforts and amenities of home while you are away. This unit has two TVs and a VCR. Don’t forget to spend sometime lounging on the enclosed balcony that you can open up to enjoy all the sights, sounds and scents of the Gulf of Mexico!

Gulf Tower is in a prime Gulf Shores location. 1.5 miles from the popular Hangout and public beaches and 3 miles to the Gulf State Park & Pier. Not to mention the proximity to all the best dining and shopping this island has to offer! With its amazing beach front location access to the our white sandy beaches is a breeze! Aside from the fantastic coastal views, there is also an outdoor pool, BBQ grills, exercise room, and free WiFi in the Club Room for your use and pleasure. This location does have an elevator for ease of access throughout the building.

Additional Information:
* 1st Floor
* Beach Service - Ike's Beach Service
* Duallies prohibited
* No Pets Allowed
* Monthly Reservation Accepted Oct-Mar (Contact staff directly for pricing)
* 1 Vehicle Pass Only March 1st Through Labor Day
*** Each reservation includes 1 vehicle registration $45 plus tax. A 2nd Vehicle Pass Can Be Purchased After Labor Day For $45 Plus Tax.
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 is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and a fitness center.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited number of on-site parking spaces

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Beachfront condo with glass-enclosed balcony Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Laura H.

Beachfront

The condo was fair. Floors were dirty. Bathtub drain was slow and filled up while showering. Location was good. But will not stay at Gulf Towers 1B again. There has to be a better condo in the area for the price. Owners could spend a little money and make it more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Friendly

very family friendly and convenient when you have a toddler. The first floor makes access to the beach & pool a breeze.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Luke

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The entire condo was under construction when we went. It didn't feel safe in the halls or the condo itself. The location was awesome, the pool was great, and the ocean is just on the other side of the pool. Once the construction is done, this should be a really nice stay. We were disappointed in the construction and how dated everything was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harmony N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Great location, great layout of house and enjoyed the enclosed double glass sliding doors of the balcony. There also had a dining table where we ate all our dinners! A rocking chair where l sat and watched kids play on the beach. Best part for me! Wished we could walk out to the beach from the house instead of taking back stairs. When l booked the listing said "new renovated... pictures coming soon" but it looks like they upgrades furniture but the carpet NEEDS to go. It stunk from the "tried to clean" when we arrived and it felt dirty stepping on it mostly due to the humidity or wetness. That was my one big dislike...l do not like smelly carpets. Told the agent and she had someone come spray it with vinegar. That helped a bit but l literally keep the sliding doors open and fans running all day long till close to midnight. It's hard to keep carpet clean in my own house...l would imagine even harder in a "beach wet vacation house"! For the check-in process - it was ok but we arrived around 11pm instead of asking us to pass by the office to collect keys. I wish the agent could put a lockbox at the house...give us code and we go straight to the house and open lockbox...get keys and at departure put keys in lockbox and back on door and leave. We loved the available kitchen stuff since we made all our meals. And enjoyed the pool areas....nice & clean. So overall we enjoyed the place and our time there!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Terry H.

Overall it was a nice place just a little dirty carpet was and the carpet was ragged in areas

Overall it was a good place to stay just little things like I had stated before
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay 1B gulf tower

All was good needs a little maintenance, carpeting, electrical, better lighting but overall decent stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed this location!

If you love a super busy beach this is a great option. We loved the view and proximity to the beach as well as things to do. Keep in mind the pool is right outside the patio... so the kiddos are playing and enjoying the pool making this a great option for younger families but a little loud if not. Water pressure in the showers was awesome!! Kitchen was outdated but it wouldn't keep me from staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the Sun

Condo was nice and so convenient to the pool and beach. We had a wonderful time. The security guard was a bit much on their security of people being questioned nonstop, not a lot of parking available but we really enjoyed our time. The staff at Bender is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dylan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Old school condo on the beach very classy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Chris J., United States

Great location!

The location is awesome! The condo was a little dated! Just needs a little TLC. But overall we love the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

KayKay A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacay

We enjoyed our stay and the beach view is amazing! The only issue we had was the shower, it does not drain (both showers), it floods up with water while taking a showering which is gross. Other than that, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ida

Gulf Tower condo 1B great location. Love how accesible from the elevator and the stair. Small but well balanced, accommodating our family during this time of uncertainty and displacement during Ida
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall a great family vacation!

It could definitely use a good update, but location was perfect! The office staff was more than helpful! We would definitely recommend & come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Boerne, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

This condo was perfect for us…lots of room and easy access to the beach. We also enjoyed the indoor patio area and kept the doors open at night to let the ocean breeze blow in. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L., Greenwood

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Property was just a listed. Close to nice restaurants and very close to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip 2021

We took our girls trip her to visit a new beach. Our stay was absolutely perfect. Just feet from the ocean and pool. Our view was perfect! Highly recommend. Super nice people from the second we booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

michelle b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Undate

Loved it but needs an update
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The property is right on the beach. Step off pool deck onto sand. It was a little dated but we were aware if that. It was perfect for what we were needing. Small parking lot but also knew that. We would definitely go back. Beautiful town as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Sharon D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!

The property was in a great location just steps from the beach. Plenty of white sand! We saw the pool being cleaned and maintained daily. We had private parking that was monitored. The balcony was large and lovely. Our condo was clean, but had not been maintained well. It was outdated and needed attention to replacing ceilings and flooring and cleaning grout.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Everyone at Bender Realty was so friendly and helpful. Jenny was amazing! She helped find us a new unit when the one we originally rented was experiencing some maintenance issues. Great weekend!!! Highly recommend Bender.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Excellent agency to work with

The original property I booked had issues, and I won't be staying there again, but Bender Realty was amazing to work with. They worked hard to get me into a different condo. I had to move each of the last 2 days, but they gave me a refund of those last 2 days and were very apologetic. The other 2 condos I stayed at were amazing and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location was ideal but the property was filthy, shower curtains very dirty so were toilets

I would not recommend this condominium to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arica R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great service great place

We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019