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Island Winds West #873

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Beach nearby
Flat-screen TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq m

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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterville USA
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

With a stay at this apartment in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the waterfront, a 3-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and a 2-minute drive from Gulf State Park. .This apartment is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from The Wharf.
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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
  • Gulf State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Island Winds West #873

Located on the 8th floor of the Island Winds West, this condo has everything you need for a fun and relaxing vacation. Enjoy your morning coffee from your balcony while taking in the glistening waters of the Gulf below.



FEATURES:

This 2 bedroom/ 2 bath unit at the Island Winds West is on the 8th floor. Enjoy the magnificent views from your private balcony. Located directly on the beach with direct beach access from the condo, you will be able to enjoy the amazing beaches this area is famous for. Located right by The Hangout, this condo has you located right in the center of Gulf Shores and huge events like music festivals, the NCAA Women’s Sand Volleyball tournament, and so much more! Our condo features free Wi-Fi, free cable TV, a fully stocked kitchen, and a full-size washer and dryer - free for you to use during your stay. A laundry packet is provided to do a load of laundry while you`re here. Free private Wi-Fi ensures you have a great connection during your stay.



MASTER BEDROOM:

The master bedroom offers a King-sized bed and its own private ensuite bathroom. A TV with free cable provides comfortable viewing entertainment while you drift off to sleep. A private window lets you look out at the ocean while you relax and sleep in the bed. Bedside lamps provide reading light for late night readers. A closet and dressers provide plenty of storage place for your clothes and luggage. The private bathroom features a shower/tub combo and an electrical outlet by the vanity for your electric devices.



GUEST BEDROOM:

The Guest Bedroom includes a Queen-sized bed with a TV with cable, perfect for late night shows. A dresser offers storage for clothing. A bedside lamp offers reading light if you prefer a good read before going to bed. A private ensuite bathroom provides guests their own bathroom space featuring a shower/tub combo and vanity space.



LIVING AREA:

There is a Full-sized sleeper sofa in the living room for additional sleeping accommodations. A recliner sits next to the couch. Both are in great view of either the TV or the beautiful ocean. The dining table comfortably sits 2 people while a couple of additional people can dine at the bar top counter.



KITCHEN:

The kitchen is fully stocked with everything to satisfy your cooking needs. Plenty of pots and pans, baking sheets, appliances, dishes, cups, and utensils. The double sink allows easy dish washing while you`re looking at a great view of the city. A standard drip coffee machine and a Keurig are in the unit. You will have to bring your own coffee.



SURROUNDING AREA:

Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, you`re within walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. The very popular Hangout is located just down the beach making it an easy walk to get dinner and some live music. You`re located right on the beach, so it`s just a short trip to get yourself soaking in the sun. It`s also right where the Gulf Shores Public Beach is located that offers additional beach space if the one by the condo is too crowded as well as some nice grassy areas to relax and have a picnic. There are lots of volleyball nets and a great walking path along the beach if you just want a nice walk. There are other good restaurants that are within walking distance of the condo.



We hope you`re ready for a great vacation. Feel free to ask us any questions and we`ll gladly get back to you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A flat-screen television with cable programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and a pickleball court. This apartment also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 9,688 square feet

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

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 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

Property is also known as

386629
Relaxing Beachside Retreat!! Great Views Location!

Reviews

Island Winds West #873 Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shelby H.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cresta C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved being right on the beach. It was beautiful!

It was a great place to stay. Location was wonderful. We will use again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Condo was perfect for our stay. Owners were easy to work with and responded promptly to our questions. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This condo has a great location. The condo needs updating, but a great location, and the owners have quick response to emails.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott A., Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherri H., Monmouth, IL

Ok

It was a great area to stay. Unit could use some maintenance. Staying for a month it needed some new pans and skillet for cooking. The living room chair looks good but felt like I was sitting on ground, hard to get up and down for a 70 year old with bad knees.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Uncomfortable seating in the living room / bed noise

The accommodations were very nice and enjoyable for 2 adults. My issue or warning is the couch and chair are very hard to get out of. We are older and the low profile makes your exit up and out of them challenging.We had issues getting the local TV stations as well. It was a challenge to figure out which of the 3 remotes to operate for the free service in the room.The master bedroom king bed makes allot of noise when you get out of the bed on the edges. The side support seems to be worn out on the bed. I had to fix the leaky toilet in the master bath to stop the constant water fill. Those are the issues we had to deal with upon our arrival.The actual rooms and stay went well and very much enjoyed the view and sounds of the surf. If the living room issues were corrected, I would consider returning next year.We really liked the close location to Hwy 59 and the surrounding accommodations for shopping and food.I would recommend this area for those seeking a very nice beach and easy location with less traffic.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherry j.

Liked: Cleanliness

1st trip to Gulf Shores

We will definitely be back but for more than a week. My cleanliness rating is only based on the cleaner hasn’t cleaned base boards on a regular basis. Bathrooms really noticeable. We had a great week’s sleep nice & quiet. Nice new pillows. Beautiful weather
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittni C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway.

The condo was described perfectly to a T. The area has several restaurants and little stores in walking distance. Condo was clean and very well taken care of. Only one downfall was the mattress in the king bed was alittle sung in but nothing that would make me not stay there again. Looking forward to the next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Condo

Condo was clean and had everything you need for a great stay. Great restaurants within walking distance. Condo really needs a new entry door or the existing needs cleaning and painting, its not to inviting to walk up to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tad K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation

Location was great, place was nice, a little small for 3 adults and 2 teens but we were there for the ocean Pool was good Ocean was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Trip

The location of our stay was excellent. Islands West was a nice older building. Friendly atmosphere and easy check in. In need of some mild maintenance. Pool tiles falling off and in need of some paint. Our unit could stand a few bathroom updates otherwise clean and enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

misty b.

Great location

The location was absolutely perfect. The view was amazing as we watched the Dolphins from our balcony each morning. Only negative was the tub would not drain in the front bathroom and the fan would not work. There was a lot of dirty clothes left in the dresser from a previous guest and no batteries in the tv remote. Overall these were minor issues. I would def. stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

We stayed at this condo for the first time and we loved it !!! It was very clean and well stocked. And a perfect location ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

matinatl M., LAWRENCEVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for the Family

This was such a great condo. Perfect location and perfect beach access. (The beach is RIGHT there!) You could tell it was a little older property but it was well maintained and cleanliness was great. Easy check in and communication. We had three adults and two kids - perfectly fit us. Beautiful view of the beach. First time for my family at Gulf Shores and it was fantastic. Close to everything. Good thing we had the pool because it was double red flags for the week so - no beach swimming! Pool was a little small but water was kept at a good temp and it was clean. Kids had a good time in the pool. I even made a seafood boil and steamed crab legs one evening for dinner - well-equipped kitchen! The two grandkids gave the condo two thumbs up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island Winds West

Right on the beach. Condo was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores 2024

Great location to several restaurants and shops. All staff were very friendly. Jodi quickly answered any questions. Very nice and clean pool area and just steps to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Older but well kept property. Very clean. Nice kitchen. Very close to shopping and restaurants. Beach access was amazing. Nice pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worth the stay for a small group.

Very clean and a great view of the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway!

Great location next to restaurants and shops. Loved the view out to the beach from our balcony!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., Lake in the Hills, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Central Gulf Shores location, wonderful views

My husband and I spent a wonderful, relaxing week at this top floor condo in early October. The unit was clean and decently equipped. The views from the balcony were great and we spent a lot of time out there. We were able to walk to several restaurants for dinners and running to the grocery was convenient enough with several options. We would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer N., Santa Claus, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Visit with grandkids

The condo had all thay we needed. Loved that we could ealk right out to the ocean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Property was great. Close to everything. Jodi was great to communicate with. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christi d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and condo!

The view can not be beat! Location was key! Within walking distance to entertainment, shopping, and restaurants. The beach was so beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

Very good overall experience. The condo was very nice and had everything we needed. Loved the easy access to the beach. Will definitely want to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023