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2 BR Penthouse Condo | Stunning View | Beach Club
It was as advertised! Beautiful view from the balcony, beach was not overly crowded and the elevators were great- after you stay in a few of these large condos you realize how important that is! Booked for 6 days and on day 4 there was an electrical fire which forced everyone to evacuate the building. Enjoyed the penthouse except for that day as electricity was shut off so their elevators didn’t work and we had to lug all of our stuff down 16 flights :( Terrible timing and obviously a huge inconvenience for our vacation to say the least but luckily no one was hurt/injured in the situation and Joe was awesome throughout the 2 day ordeal- he even allowed us to stay at another property he manages for free on the 2nd night. The owners also immediately refunded us for 2 full days. So even though our vacation didn’t end as planned, it was no fault of anyone but we appreciated the response we got and I would stay there again without hesitation!

Stunning Beach View! Heated Pools! Family Friendly
Beautiful condo with a gorgeous view! It was our first time in Orange Beach and we absolutely loved being a few steps from the beach. It was super helpful to have all the beach gear available to use, too! We will be back! 🩷

Serenity Reef #B Gulf view unit near Flora Bama
Everything was super clean, and the beds were so comfortable! The location is absolutely perfect if you intend on spending time at the flora-bama and it was a quick 15 minute drive to the wharf with no traffic. Absolutely will be staying here again!

3 Bed 2 Bath Oceanview Condo! Close to Everything!
I loved Jays place! It was so convenient and so close to all the restaurants and it’s right on the beach. We also loved using the gym and hot tub. They even went out of their way to help us get a package delivered to our airbnb that we forgot at home. 10/10 must stay

Caribbean Blue steps from the beach
My wife and I had a great four-night stay at Olga’s condo in Perdido Key. It was clean, quiet, comfortable, and just as advertised. We loved the easy beach access, relaxing pool and hot tub, and felt totally safe and secure. No issues at all—highly recommend!

Ocean-views, easy beach access, beautiful remodel
This is a great place to stay. Everything was as described. Perfect distance to the beach. The pool was so nice and the sunsets over the bay was priceless. Looking forward to staying again.

New! Beachfront Phoenix- Heated Pool/Hot Tub - Gym
Great beach condo! Came to Gulf Shores for my son’s baseball tournament. This condo was amazing and exactly what we needed. The pool and beach views were fantastic. The host was very nice and responsive. Would definitely stay here again!

Spacious 3BR Resort Condo Steps from Gulf Beach
The place was nice, clean, and well appointed. Steven was always proactive and VERY responsive.
Waterfront house rentals

Free Heated Pool Discounts 6bd/4ba Steps2Beach
This beach house is great for a big family! A small private pool is perfect for hanging out, just a block from the beach with water and beach views! Our family loved it and we hope to do it again!

Cottage Steps From The Beach. Make sandy memories
The place was perfect for a group of kids that want to have a room they can all stay in.

4 night Discount, Pool, Steps to Sand
Everything about this home was AMAZING! From the exceptional customer service to the most helpful guidebook that provided us an idea of how to navigate the home and the surrounding area, I’m simply amazed and satisfied! The home was clean and sanitized to perfection. I quickly realized how welcoming the hosts wanted to make us feel right at home by walking into a fully equipped kitchen, just waiting to be used. Not to mention the bathrooms were stocked with even the smallest items that are usually simple and easy to forget during travel…Derek has you covered. The 3 headed shower was AHHMAZZZING!! The pool was literally steps away as mentioned. The beach access wasn’t too far of a walk and it was actually pleasant to have your own quiet space. The arcade game and board games kept our family entertained in the evenings. My family and I truly enjoyed this home and we look forward to staying again in the future!

Sands of Time | Updated Beachfront Escape
We had such a good stay at Sands of Time! We went a little over budget to rent a house on the beach knowing it would likely be easier with children. We were not disappointed and would do it all over again. It was easy for us to set up our tent and chairs while the kids were still snoozing, we enjoyed coffee on the deck while watching dolphins move across the gulf, we were able to rinse off and eat a sandwich in the a/c instead of having SANDwiches. It was so convenient. The kids had a BLAST. We were able to all relax in the spacious living room one day while rain kept us off the beach, too. Check in and out was very easy, there wasn’t ridiculous requests for checkout or tasks during our stay. We truly enjoyed this house and will be back for years to come! The location was super ideal with a short drive (15 min) to several great restaurants, but also out of the hustle and bustle. I could go on and on about all the things I loved about this place!

Beach house with private beach and designer decor
The Kraftzee Cottage was even more beautiful as the pictures shown. Once you step inside the spacious home, you just feel very comfortable and ready to relax. We did not have to search for everything in the beautiful Kitchen to be able to prepare a meal. Everything was so neatly put away and no clutter. I have to have my morning cup of coffee! And having the coffee right there readily available with all the accessories to make a really great cup of coffee was a great day to start anyone’s day!! The bedrooms were nicely decorated and beds very comfortable!! I loved waking up to the outside shining in through the terrace. And being able to have my coffee out there!! It’s a great place to spend some quality time with friends and family! Allison is an awesome host!! She responded very promptly. And was very helpful. Definitely if anyone is looking for a great experience in Orange Beach, to stay at the Kraftzee Cottage. You will not regret it. And will not want to leave!

Steps to Beach|Ocean Views|PuttPutt| Dog-Friendly
Absolutely gorgeous beach house, steps from the beach. Less of a walk to the beach than any condo bldg we have ever stayed in. Perfect location, out of the hustle and bustle of downtown. My son loved the putt putt course under the house. Two outdoor showers were a tremendous plus. Gorgeous beach view from inside and outside of the house. Huge deck for family lounging. Perfect neighborhood!! House and Beach are both dog friendly which made our vacation so much less stressful. Roseanne was extremely helpful and checked in to make sure the house was as described!! Definitely saving this one for our next trip to the gulf shores/fort Morgan area!

Cozy Beach Cottage/Com. Ice Maker 5* reviews 8 yrs
We had a great stay! Loved the house it was clean and plenty of room for our 5 adults and 4 small children. Jennifer was fantastic and very responsive. Would definitely recommend this place. If possible, I’d say rent a golf cart as that was extremely helpful in getting to and from the beach!

5-min walk to Beach! Pool~HotTub~KingBeds~SunDeck
Very comfortable and spacious plenty of room for my family and I. Kids enjoyed themselves very much. 10⭐️’s
Waterfront condo rentals

Amazing 6th Floor Gulf View, Sleeps 6, Quiet Beach
My husband and I took our daughter & her friend here for her 12th birthday. The condo was perfect for the 4 of us. This location was much quieter than our usual stay along the main strip, which made for a more relaxing experience after a full day of activities. An easy drive to all the main attractions/restaurants. We would definitely recommend, and would absolutely stay here again!

Phoenix 3 3052- Paradise Condo Beachfront
We had a great time! The balcony view in the pics were the selling point for me and when we arrived it did not disappoint! The water pressure in the shower was an unexpected plus! It was amazing! We had a great experience on our first Airbnb booking! We will definitely stay at Jetta’s next time!

Beautiful Condo and View - “Let's Have Fun"
Todd’s place was very comfortable, extremely clean, and equipped with everything needed for comfort. It was a short walk to the beach with a nice view of the ocean off the patio. Though it is in a large complex, it felt very private. Thanks, Todd for a great stay!

Lighthouse 505 -Beach front 2 King BR, 2ba+Bunk rm
Absolutely amazing place!! Me and my friend stayed here during the Sand in My Boots music festival, we had a great stay! The place was super clean and had a great view of the beach! Would highly recommend staying here :)

Blue Horizon - Beachfront Escape
Fantastic place to get away. We are already looking for another opportunity to visit. The Beach Club has a wonderful setup and is perfectly place minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Gulf Shores. The unit was wonderful and exceeded our expectations. I fully recommend this unit and resort. Two thumbs up!

Phoenix V beachfront new remodel booking summer!
Great place to stay—conveniently located near everything you might want to visit in the area.

Lighthouse PH2
We love the place. It was so much room. We felt right at home. The view was breathtaking. Me and my Husband enjoyed our 15th Anniversary. We will be back soon. We give it a 1000/10. Awesome place. Laura was just a call away. Thank you

San Carlos 504 | Oversized, walk to dine and fun!
We are happy to stay at the house and had a pleasant vacation in San Carlos. The place is beautiful and clean and deserves five stars.
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2.3K properties are a good fit for families
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