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Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining

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Close to Gulf Shores Beach, Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining provides amenities, such as a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10146 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining

  • Gulf Front Townhome; Short Walk to Town!! 3-story townhome, outdoor pool.

    Welcome to Ocean Reef 702 in Gulf Shores!

    COMPLEX & POOL RENOVATED!! The decking at the pool was replaced, new paint, siding and roofs for complex a few years ago.

    Ocean Reef is in a prime location in Gulf Shores on West Beach. Easy walking distance to the center of town! New Tap to Connect Wifi block on kitchen counter for easy, assured wifi login!

    702 is an updated, spacious, 3-story gulf front vacation town house accommodating up to 8-10 guests. NEWLY added SMART TVs too! New 55 inch UHD SMART TV in Living Room, and a 50 inch UHD SMART TV wall mounted in loft bedroom. Now see NETFLIX, HULU, Amazon Prime, etc with your own account! The kitchen was completely remodeled in 2018. The kitchen has been completely renovated; new cabinets, appliances, gorgeous counters, and backsplash! New Washer/Dryer recently installed; new USB charging clocks in each bedroom too (July'2024)

    3BR/3.5BA beach front home has 2 balconies, one on the main level and the second off of the master bedroom, both overlooking the beach and gulf. Staircase from the deck leads down to the white sand beach. Bedrooms 1 & 2 are on the second floor and Bedroom 3 is the 3rd floor loft.

    The thermostat allows cooling to a minimum of 70 degrees; heating to 74, system disable w balcony door open > 5min.. Tampering with system is a guest charge.

    The master bedroom includes a recently upgraded king mattress for ultimate comfort and relaxation.

    Remodeled 3rd floor features full bath, recently replaced mattresses and flat screen TV! Oscillating fan available too, as loft levels can warm in summer season. This fully equipped home has D/W, W/D, 4 TVs/2DVD/2 VCRs, icemaker and all appliances. Parking for 2 cars (covered)- Permit required ($40/vehicle); Parking pass(es) will be purchased on-site at the guard shack, which is located in front of the pool, after 4pm CT. The parking pass must be purchased with cash only. BBQ area next to gorgeous pool.

    Bedding is:
    Master - King
    2nd bedroom - Queen
    3rd bedroom - 2 Full size beds
    Sleepersofa - Queen

    Approx Area: 1,572 Sq Ft

    Gulf Shores Alabama Beach Front Vacation Rentals hosted by Gulfsands. Please call or book online for reservations today!

    Monthly stays are from the 1st of the month to the 1st of the next month. We do not prorate our rates.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,572 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Renter/occupant min age 25 years;must stay in unit

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 32 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • A sign reading "Clyde Shores" with palm trees and a beach in the background.
    Gulf Shores Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Three people sitting on a red bean bag on a sandy beach with a stage and green lights in the background.
    Hangout Music Fest
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to the beach with palm trees on either side.
    Gulf State Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A water park with a multi-lane water slide and a tall observation tower.
    Waterville USA
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Little Lagoon
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hangout
    13 min walk
  • Pink Pony Pub
    13 min walk
  • Sunliner Diner
    13 min walk
  • The Catch
    6 min walk
  • Picnic Beach
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Lagoon, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and The Hangout are also within 15 minutes.

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Beach front townhome ~ Ocean Reef 702 ~ 3BR/3.5BA right on the beach ~ close to dining Reviews

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Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and nice house for great family beach vaca

The location was perfect literally right on the beach. Back deck that lead directly to white sand. Rooms each had own bathroom for everyone to have privacy and everytjing worked well!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value

This is what you want from a rental. Bring some supplies but they basically have everything you need except groceries and Walmart is like a 5min drive. The location is perfectly walkable to a lot of tourist locations and the beach view is awesome. They may need a second dumpster.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the Gulf

The best part was it was right on the Gulf which was awesome! Location was perfect! The furniture was absolutely horrible, very uncomfortable and old. Both the pit group and the pull out couch need to be replaced. The bed in the master was comfortable. The place overall appeared clean but could use a deep cleaning. All light fixtures in the kitchen/dining area were filthy. I cleaned those myself. The door leaked air so much we had to place plastic bags around it to keep the wind from blowing in. All the windows need to be replaced. We were there for 2 months and overall, it was good.
Stayed 62 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs work!

Location and kitchen were great. Rest of property not so much. Carpet needs replacing asap. There was cheese stuck to the ceiling in the loft. The loft is also at least 10 degrees warmer than rest of condo. There wasn’t a remote in living room so had to use one from loft tv. They said they were bringing one by and never did. You also share the deck with 2 other condos which was kinda awkward. Although I did love the location I don’t think I’d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really wonderful spot

I stayed here with my wife and 2 boys (ages 2 and 4) and couldn't have had a better time. Being right on the beach was fantastic, especially for our kids who often didn't want to be out there for more than 30 minutes at a time. It made it really easy to come and go. The space itself is wonderful: a well stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture, great sleeping quarters with a wonderful ocean view from the master bedroom, and easy walking to a number of shops and restaurants. The only issue we had was that the dishwasher didn't work; there apparently was supposed to be a new one installed just before we arrived and when we first arrived it was already running, however, would not work for us throughout the remainder of our stay. I did contact the manager, who offered to have it fixed right away, but we honestly didn't mind as we didn't make a lot of dishes and just washed them by hand. We didn't use the pool or laundry, so can't speak to that, but the rest of the place and our whole stay in general was marvelous. Definitely will book here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location and great beach!

This property is in the perfect location in Gulf Shores! The deck is a great place to sip your morning coffee with a great view of the ocean. Our family loved having the white sugar sand just down the steps of our deck with the shoreline steps away. The beach was wide with lots of places to put our beach umbrella and chairs that we brought from home. We walked to local restaurants, ice cream places, and coffee shops, which was extremely convenient! The Hangout is a fun restaurant, and it was a half mile walk from this property.There is a keypad on the front door with a combination, which enabled us to check in at the door and the lock it at check out time. We did not have to go to a rental office to retrieve a key as other reviews have said.My husband and I stayed with our 2 teenage boys, and we all fit well into the 3 bedrooms. The top bedroom has 2 beds as listed, so one more person would have fit comfortably into the bedrooms.We enjoyed the updated kitchen, and it had everything we needed to prepare meals.This is an older property, but we appreciate the renovations that have been done. We would recommend this place to our friends, family, and anyone looking for a good place to stay in Gulf Shores!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo location! Super easy on and off beach by walking right off balcony to the sand. Our grandkids loved that! Location was an easy walk to several restaurants and Hang Out for music. Condo could use some updating but overall great experience with family! Pretty well stocked kitchen for cooking. The 40 parking pass per vehicle should of been included in price of condo for what we paid!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place right on the beach

Clean, easy access to all things Gulf Shores has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The location was excellent and the view was great

Loved being able to walk off deck to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Our group consisted of 6 women over 50. We enjoyed every minute of our trip. The condo was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We love this property due to the lower density and easy access to the beach. However this particular unit desperately could use new beds. The property has a nice pool but since it's not heated it was too cold to use in late March.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t get me wrong it was perfect location and accommodated my entire family. The unit needs some maintenance though. Rain cam in back door during storm, hand rails on balcony out front are in bad shape, couch is wore out bad. Some cracks was noticeable in ceiling. But again it accommodated my family. Just informing yall that it needs some TLC
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

It was ok, had to call maintenance about ice maker and dishwasher. Dishwasher was not fixed our entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Ruined the vacation mood

Checked in at 4:30 pm. Walked in to uncleaned house, took them till 11:30 at night to have house cleaned while we had to stay in car with two kids waiting. But even after cleanup we found small bug on bed, ceiling on third floor and laundry area had mold and plaster on ceiling in living room was coming down. We did get compensated by having our cleaning fee returned but i would never stay there again unless major changes happened
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Property needs updating.

The couch in living room was stained and would not stay together. The pictures did not reflect that. The mattress may be new but it was not very good. IT already had a worn spot that you rolled into when you got into bed. The countertops may be updated but that is it. The dining room chairs were broke. The linen was visibly stained. I am sorry for the review because it could be a nice place to stay but it needs attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Will start with issues we encountered: Several of were uncomfortable, had to kill several silverfish, there was a roach and what appeared to be mouse droppings in vanity in first floor vanity, one small round table and one chair on back patio, had to run to Wal Mart to get containers and mixing bowls because kitchen was not updated as advertised, loose light fixtures, broken boards on patio railing, not enough parking (it is a three bedroom and sleeps 10 so thought there would be room to park three vehicles), paid over 5300 for the week but was charged 30 for each vehicle.Good things: great location, beverage store and Alvin’s souvenir shop right across the street, short walk to restaurants, short walk to beach, large town house, TV in each bedroom, 3 1/2 bathrooms, easy check in and check out, small grill on patio, wash location to rinse off when coming off beach, plenty of seating in living room.Conclusion: family had a great time and would definitely come back if the issues I stated were corrected. A man did come by in middle of the week to spay for bugs but we had just left the beach and it was hectic with people taking showers and changing clothes so we told him it was not a good time, he left and did not return. To the owners: Thank you for sharing your townhouse with my family, we had a great week, and will rent again if issues I stated are corrected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Fall Beach trip

This place was the perfect location for our family beach trip. We enjoyed how cozy the place felt and it's right on the beach. We plan to rent this location again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Payne vacay

We love the location, and the home!!Very comfortable and spacious. Looking forward to coming back in December for Christmas!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property was perfect for our family of 9. Great location with , easy walking distance to shops, food

Would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We were not disappointed with this condo. The location was great and we used the pool every day. Being able to walk right out the door onto the sand was amazing and just what we wanted. I wish the window in the third floor bedroom opened so we could hear the waves, but thats the only thing that could have made it better. Loved the whole stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Being beach front was nice

Being beach front this year was a nice change. Unit isn’t the nicest or worst we’ve stayed at in Ocean Reef but we enjoyed being beach front even if there was no table to use on the deck & every other beach front unit had one. Kitchen is tiny so if you prepare meals as a family as we do be prepared for tight confines. Other complaint is that the Refrigerator door didn't stay shut and was constantly popping open. If you’re looking for an ocean dent gathering place to primarily sleep and eat this unit works and is reasonably priced. Personally I will avoid renting through GulfSands Rentals in the future. A couple hours before check in we were notified that the washer and dryer in the unit were not working and would not be repaired during our stay & that they did not have parking passes for us as in the agreement. I did receive a refund for the parking passes and a small refund for not having the washer and dryer but it didn’t make up for the inconvenience. Did not like my experience with Gulfsands Rentals and would caution others.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

We’ve stayed at Ocean Reef several times and we love being able to walk out the living room onto the beach. Just wish they offered more parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great place, poor customer service

This is the 4th time staying in a beachfront townhome at Ocean Reef. I will never book this unit again if it is managed by Gulf Sands. Their customer service in the booking and planning process was terrible, and in this day and age, there is no reason we have to drive to the office to p/u and deliver the key.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Really enjoyed our stay. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Property is in need of repairs

Exposed nails and jagged drywall on back door. Back screen completely ripped out. Paint on upper and lower deck badly peeling. Exposed nails in floor of doorway on 3rd floor. Kitchen faucet leaked on to counter when in use.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021