This condo places you next to Gulf Shores Beach and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Gulf State Park. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool
Ocean Reef 801
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The white sand beach of Gulf Shores is yours to enjoy at Ocean Reef 8 801, a multi-level, beachfront condo with wonderful views of the Gulf of Mexico.
After a day spent down on the beach (which is accessed via an outdoor staircase from the deck), you can come home to relax in central air conditioning, use the free WiFi to share a few photos, or sit outside on the deck to swap stories of your adventures. Inside, you'll have a full kitchen, ample space to dine at the breakfast bar and the six-person table, and a gulf-front living room with a flatscreen TV for your evening entertainment.
Ocean Reef is a beachfront complex with an outdoor swimming pool and a sundeck where you can lounge in the shade of swaying palm trees. In this wonderfully central part of Gulf Shores, you'll be an easy walk from popular restaurants, eateries, bars, and ice cream parlors, and just over a mile west of Gulf State Park. Gulf Shores Parkway - the thoroughfare that's home to Waterville USA and dozens of other activities and attractions - is only half a mile east as well.
Things to Know Full kitchen
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama, LLC.
Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.
Property manager
Vacasa of Alabama
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 1,572 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
This property doesn't allow pets
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
66081
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this condo?
This condo is located in Gulf Shores, a short 2-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and also 19 minutes on foot from Gulf State Park. You'll also find Wade Ward Nature Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at this condo?
No, there isn't parking at this condo.
Is this condo adjacent to a casino?
No, this condo is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?
No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.
Is Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool good for couples?
Couples staying at this beachfront condo will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each condo unit with kitchens in some.
Does Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool have a hot tub?
No, this condo doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this condo provide breakfast?
No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this condo allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.
Are there connecting rooms at this condo?
No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool?
Yes, every condo unit at Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool comes with a balcony.
Multi-Level, Beachfront Condo w/ Gulf Views, Deck, WiFi, AC & Shared Pool Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 30 reviews
10 - Excellent
18
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
8 - Good
3
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
6 - Okay
5
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
8.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Teresa B.
Oct 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
It was awesome being on the beachfront
Teresa B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie A.
Sep 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
We had a great week. Awesome to walk out and straight to beach. Excellent location. We will book again.
Bobbie A.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert D.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Was great right on the beach lots of room and spacious.
Robert D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael A., Nashville
May 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location / view
Clean, centralized location with great beach access.
All the amenities anyone needs are in the house. Updated appliances, nice beds and couch!
Michael A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela G., Plano
May 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Myself and 5 friends stayed for 6 nights. We had plenty of beds and space. Everything was clean inside but the front balcony and chairs were pretty dirty. Had to wipe the chairs out and clean the table. The location is awesome. Several restaurants and shops are in easy walking distance. The beach access doesn’t get any better! Kitchen is nice with newer appliances. It’s not very well stocked for those who want to cook. All that said, we had a great time and would recommend staying here. The pool area is nice also.
Angela G.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joyce S.
Sep 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time
It was great time
Joyce S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Randy D.
Jul 1, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation 2023
The location of Ocean Reef and the size of the condo was great! The cleanliness was not good. Bring your own blankets because the bead spreads are paper thin and there are no extra bed linens. The back stairs from our balcony to the beach were closed and not useable until the last two days of our stay. They were being replaced. Also, the dryer has to go through 5 drying cycles to get a load of clothes dried.The shower door in the master bath doesn’t work and comes off of the track. All bathrooms have mold in the shower tracks. None of the lights above the bar work. The carpet on the stairs need to be replaced. It was absolutely filthy. Despite all of the issues, the beach was beautiful!
Randy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Steve H.
Oct 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Renter beware
Vacasa is by far the worst property management group I’ve dealt with in all my years of vacationing at Ocean Reef! Customer service is absolutely horrible, they are polite but horrible to deal with and will ignore issues even when they promise to address things and call you back.
As far as the rental, it’s roomy & ocean front which is nice. Beds are ancient and noisy so if you’re a light sleeper every movement will keep you awake at night. The beds basically have two top sheets on them with no blankets in the entire condo. Dishwasher didn’t work the entire trip & carpet on the stairs was loose resulting in two people in my group tripping, thankfully no one was hurt.
I will not rent this condo again as it was or least favorite of any we stayed at & I will avoid any that Vacasa has listed.
Steve H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
jama j.
Jul 5, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Looks are deceiving
Online it looks great but in person not so great. The 2 rooms with carpet smelled bad. Dryer doesn’t work. Dishwasher is disgusting. Mattresses and box springs are nasty.
jama j.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Dean R.
Jun 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, dated and no dryer
This is the second time staying at this complex, first time in this unit. It’s a great location. The day we arrived, we discovered the dryer not working. I sent a message to the host, along with another small issue with a bed. I received no reply and called Vacasa the next afternoon about the issues. A repair person was out for the bed that evening and informed me that the request for the dryer was submitted and that someone should be out to look at it. No one came and their was no communication from the host. Having heard nothing, I called Vacasa again a day or so later to express my displeasure in not being able to use a dryer that was listed as being on property. I was able to locate a review from around May 8th or so on VRBO, that indicated a dryer issue. We stayed in the unit June 7-18. In later conversation with Vacasa, the operator indicated that this was an ongoing issue and that the repair company was waiting on a part. I informed her that an email or phone call prior to our reservation would have been nice and would have allowed us to prepare for the inconvenience of not being able to dry clothes, towels, bathing suits etc… for 6 people. A day or two before we left I received a message from the host that a repair person was coming out that evening. He did not arrive until after 5pm. He said he was not aware of previous repair requests. He literally took the dryer apart and replaced several parts and could not fix the dryer. He was there close to 2.5 hours. We appreciated his help, as late in our stay it was. He said he had to label it as in-repairable.
All in all our stay was great, very disappointed in communication. I’ve had to contact hosts before and was satisfied in their response time and to the help they gave to my requests. There was no communication from this unit host, unless it was me to Vacasa and it was not to the local host. We did receive a small refund for our inconvenience, which was not what I was hoping for, but I was beyond frustrated and ready to move on.
Dean R.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
4/10 Poor
Ashlee H.
Jun 2, 2022
Poor experience
Could have been better. Disappointed.
Ashlee H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Katie S.
May 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the beach
WE have stayed in this condo facility before and wanted to be right on the beach this year. Perfect location to walk to restaurants and shops. LOVED being able to walk right off the deck and on to the beach.
I wish the check in process wouldve been a little easier. I emailed multiple times about potential early check in and no one ever responded. I finally called the day off and it was a huge hassle to check in 15 minutes early. We drove in from out of state and got in early so were hoping to check in early.
Katie S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
4/10 Poor
Linda P.
May 9, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs updating
Two good things, great cable and view of the ocean then it goes down hill.
Carpet on stairs needs replacing, one sink and one shower drain backs up, had to purchase an iron, finally got washer to work but dryer didn't run. Kitchen needs to be better equipped. Rotten wood on corner support post, sheet rock in condo needs to be finished and painted. Second bedroom has severe odor and beds are very uncomfortable.
Linda P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eddie M.
May 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Only one problem
The dryer in this unit did not operate
Eddie M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stacie K.
May 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite place we've ever stayed
We have stayed many places over the years in different parts of the country. We loved this area, it's clean, friendly, and perfect. It's all the best parts of Florida without the bad. But the best part was this condo. It's perfect for families. I can't think of one thing I didn't like about it. It was perfect. We will be back to visit this great underrated state and when we do, we will stay here.