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Island Winds West by ALBVR

3.5 star property
Beachfront holiday home with outdoor pool, near Gulf Shores Beach

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Condo, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Beachfront (875) | Private kitchen

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7.8 out of 10
Good
When you stay at Island Winds West by ALBVR, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Lounge area
  • Pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen

Main amenities (6)

  • 3 homes
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Kitchen
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Furnished balcony

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Condo, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Beachfront (875)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • Beach view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Condo, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Beachfront (477)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • Beach view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Beach View (271)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • Beach view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
407 West Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL, 36542

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gulf State Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 67 min drive
  • Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Island Winds West by ALBVR

When you stay at Island Winds West by ALBVR, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 25
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 25
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 50 per stay; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 50 per stay; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay (for stays between 21 May to 24 May)

Mandatory fees

The mandatory general deposit is charged only during Hangout Music Festival dates in May each year.

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs USD 50 per stay with in/out privileges
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Island Winds West by ALBVR Gulf Shores
Island Winds West by ALBVR Private vacation home
Island Winds West by ALBVR Private vacation home Gulf Shores

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Island Winds West by ALBVR?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Island Winds West by ALBVR?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Island Winds West by ALBVR?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 50 per stay. On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit).

What are the check-in and check-out times at Island Winds West by ALBVR?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Island Winds West by ALBVR and nearby?

Island Winds West by ALBVR has an outdoor pool.

Does Island Winds West by ALBVR have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a blender, a coffee maker and a toaster.

Does Island Winds West by ALBVR have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, this property features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Island Winds West by ALBVR like?

Island Winds West by ALBVR is located near Gulf Shores Beach, only a short 17-minute walk from Gulf State Park and 19 minutes' walk from Waterville USA.

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Island Winds West by ALBVR Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Bathroom
Condo
Elevator
Shower
View
Room
Dryer
Restaurant
Location

Reviews

6/10 Good

Location was great, place was ok. Not super clean.
Katie, 13-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very good stay except for a little raain.room was real nice
holly, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Great and easy access to the beautiful beach. Excellent restaurants nearby. Work has been done to the outside of the property but inside could use more updating.
Donna, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

It was nice being close to the beach, disappointed that we could not take showers just baths, this was not listed anywhere.
TABBITHA, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was excellent! On the beach! All directions needed was included in the introductory email. It’s an older apartment set but it was clean and very nice.
Alania, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Okay for the price
Sheila, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Property was right next door to the hangout festival was the only good thing. Well, that and the pool on the East building. Condo was extremely dated, like 50 years dated. For the high nightly rental rate, you would think the owner could afford to have the floors fixed, new furniture, new cabinets, better wifi, bathrooms updated or anything really.
Phillip, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Liked that it was on the beach & had a balcony. I liked that it had a washer and dryer. Had problem with toilet & TV they were quick to come & fix these. The place looked clean, but if you walked from the front door the soles of your feet were black by the time you got to the balcony. If you like to cook this is NOT the place for you. Hand mixer with no beaters. No cookie sheet. Didn’t even have large drinking glasses just juice size & 1 cup size. There were dirty dishes & silverware in the cabinets. It says sleeps 4, but the only room with privacy is the bathroom. I would not stay here with more than 2. There is a barn door in the bedroom, but it won’t stay closed. Condo is located by the elevator and the front door opens into the bedroom. This means you are trying to sleep near the elevator. I had to get ear plugs to sleep. I didn’t like that you had to pay a $45 parking fee.
CHARLES, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was not aware that the office is actually located at Island Winds East. A security guard had to show me where to go. That should be included in the check-in information. The ceiling fan in the bedroom did not work, so I called about it. I did get a call back, but the problem was not resolved before we left. I was told a new ceiling fan would need to be installed, but it had not been done when we left. I appreciated the call back and the update once maintenance had been in to check on what was needed. We did actually meet the owners of the unit and they were nice enough to bring a fan, a new fan at that, for us to use. We left that fan there with the box that it came in. Loved having the icemaker in the freezer... we like our drinks ice cold! The balcony was our favorite place to be! We did have to buy salt and pepper, which we left on the stove when we left. The first day, our eggs were bland without salt and pepper. I found it odd there was not at least salt and pepper there for us to use. Wonderful trip, great place to stay! No complaints.
Jennifer, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Condo from hell!!!!!

Condo #271. I have stayed in condos several times in the gulf shores/orange beach area and this particular one has to be the filthiest one I have ever stayed in. Unfortunately this trip was a last minute emergency trip for a family member’s funeral therefore we had to book this one due to our budget and being the only one available for the days needed for our visit. I’m really not sure where to start but I did take a video upon check in and noticed mold in both bathrooms all along the showers and pulled the toilet tank lids off and discovered something that I have never seen in my life so bad!!!! Housekeeping here is awful. The accumulation of mold had to take place over months of neglect. Dirty dishes were put away with clean dishes. Light fixtures did not work. All the door and drawer handles were broken. There was so much lint in the laundry room closet that would start a fire with just a spark. The master bed frame was broken. Air filters has so much dirt in them they haven’t been cleaned for months.
Melanie, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Barbara, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and good view of the beach walking distance to main strip.
Fred, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Brian, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

glenda, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

The location is perfect, the room this year however wasn’t. I spent 10 years in the Army and slept on softer cots. The mattresses had to be at least 10 years old in both rooms. I’m sure that a property that is booked year around for around 1400 a week, new mattresses wouldn’t be out of reach. Our children couldn’t even sleep on them. If you’re going to book room 271, be sure to bring air mattresses, or walk so much during the day that you just pass out wherever you land.
Joseph, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was well maintained and clean. The room was nice and kitchen was well stocked with all necessities. Great view of and access to beach.
James, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Floor was not clean in condo. Rat pellets in king size bed and under kitchen table. Beds were not comfortable. Dishes were not clean from prior guest. Pool easily accessible. Beach view from side of building. Washer and dryer makes a lot of racket.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Didnt want to come home!

My mother, my 13 year old son and myself stayed here for 3 nights and we enjoyed the comfort and location so much we extended our stay. There was an amazing Italian restaurant that delivered, beach front ,all shopping and attractions nearby. There were elevators which were a relief being 6 months pregnant and the place was clean, every detail thought of for the perfect home away from home. Cable and wifi perfect, my son travels with his PC and had his own room with bathroom. Property manager was easily accessible and prompt via email or phone when decided to extend our stay and we truly cannot wait to return! Thank you!!!
ashley, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

If you plan to stay in Gulf Shores AL. DO NOT. I repeat DO NOT book at Island Winds! I had to clean our condo upon arrival, it was nasty. I even had to launder the bedspreads and matching pillow cases. The pics do not depict exactly how nasty this place was. They also do not give you pertinent information such as if you stay in the West building you have to park on that side and vice versa for the East building even though it is the same damn place. If you do they will ticket you and have your vehicle towed and if your lot is full you have to park down the road even though you paid $25 plus tax for your parking permit. In the words of a fellow vacationer we met there "The place is a ****hole." The only positive was the view. The bed was hard and the pillows were harder but you also didn't want to use the pullout couch because it was disgusting. There were candy wrappers on the shelf of the coffee table and trash, dirt, sand, etc under the beds, couches, coffee table, end tables. The trim had fingerprints and nasty crap all over them not to mention crap on the walls that I do not want to know what it was. The floors were sand covered which is normal since you are on the beach however the floors weren't even mopped. Needless to say we left the condo cleaner than it was when we arrived.
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Elevator was down, but other than that no complaints. Like that it is In walking distance of several restaurants and shops. Would stay there again.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

I loved that the property was on the beach. The pool was wonderful. The staff was very friendly. I didn't like the mold over the shower in the bathroom.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apriel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location

The condo was nice and clean its in a good location walking distance to stores and restaurants the only thing i didn't like was they just give you one parking past to park on the property had to park one car down the street and while unloading the car the security guard see us unloading the car and as soon as we went upstairs to put our stuff up he put a tickets on the car talking about will be towed if not move cause it wasn't no parking pass on it you could have came and told me that you was right there watching me unloading the car and didnt give mectime to come back and move it but other then that i will stay here again
Travon, 4-night trip