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Escape to this spacious Gulf-front condo in the heart of Gulf Shores, where you can unwind on the balcony and take in the breathtaking views of Alabama's Emerald Coast. Enjoy time by the beachfront pool, lounge under shaded areas with tables for relaxation or grill up a storm with two grills at your disposal. With free WiFi, a washer/dryer combo and TVs throughout this cozy retreat is perfect for families or groups of friends.

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Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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

Castaways 1C

Summary:

Your Gulf-front escape awaits! Castaways 1C, hosted by Current Tides, blends coastal charm with ultimate comfort, offering stunning views, breezy décor, and space for up to 8 guests. Wake up to the sound of waves, sip coffee on the balcony, and soak in breathtaking sunsets. Inside, relax in the open living area, cook with Gulf views, and unwind in cozy bedrooms. With a beachfront pool, BBQ grills, and top-notch amenities, this is the perfect spot to kick back, recharge, and enjoy Gulf Shores!



The Space:

Welcome to your perfect beach retreat hosted by Current Tides! This Gulf-front condo combines coastal comfort with a laid-back vibe, featuring clean whites and navy blues that capture the essence of the sea. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, it’s ideal for couples or small families, comfortably sleeping up to 8 guests.



Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, you’re just steps away from fantastic entertainment, charming shops, and delicious dining options. Start your mornings with coffee on the balcony, soaking in stunning Emerald Coast views, and end your day watching the iconic Alabama sunsets—it’s the kind of magic only the Gulf can deliver.



Inside, the open living area invites you to relax with a queen-size sofa sleeper and a large TV for movie nights. The dining room, with seating for 6, is perfect for family meals or game nights, while the galley-style kitchen offers Gulf views and everything you need to whip up your favorite vacation treats.



The primary bedroom features a plush king-size bed and a private bathroom, while the guest bedroom includes a cozy full-size bed and a twin bunk bed for extra flexibility. TVs in every room ensure everyone can unwind their way.



For added convenience, this unit includes a washer and dryer, free Wi-Fi, and balcony seating for 4 to enjoy the breeze. Take a break from the beach at the beachfront pool, complete with lounge chairs for sunbathing and shaded spots with tables for cooling off. Fire up one of the two grills for a seaside BBQ feast.



This is coastal living at its best—relaxation, style, and all the Gulf Shores charm you can handle. Book your stay today and get ready to make memories!



Guest Access:

Entry to the unit is simple with our digital lock system—just use the unique code provided before your stay. Parking for up to 2 vehicles is included in your reservation total. Your parking passes will be placed on the kitchen counter for easy access when you arrive.



Other Things to Note:

Hosted by Current Tides Vacation Rentals



Interaction with Guests:

A message with check-in and out details, door code, and Wi-Fi login will be sent to you within 3 days of your arrival.



Feel free to reply directly to the text message or call our local team based in Orange Beach, AL, for assistance

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart 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

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

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

Rules

-Minimum age limit to rent this unit is 25. -Balcony: No hanging towels or swimsuits on the railing, and don’t drop items off the balcony. -Respect...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

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About the area

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Girls relax on red bean bag chairs at beach music festival, enjoying drinks, toasting. Sunlit summer event with stage in background, youthful energy, leisure atmosphere. Women smiling, casual fashion.
    Hangout Music Fest
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach
    Gulf Shores Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf State Park
    Gulf State Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • GulfShores_WatervilleUSA_6097646-06
    Waterville USA
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sunset on Orange Beach Alabama with people in hazy fog
    Orange Beach Beaches
    2 min drive - 2.8 km

Restaurants

  • The Hangout
    7 min walk
  • The Catch
    14 min walk
  • Sunliner Diner
    9 min walk
  • De Soto's Seafood Kitchen
    11 min walk
  • Original Oyster House
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Castaways 1C have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Castaways 1C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castaways 1C?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castaways 1C?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways 1C?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaways 1C located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Castaways 1C Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Girls weekend

Perfect property for a weekend in Orange Beach. Convenient location, easy room layout. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melvena C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Other than some minor plumbing & HVAC issues, we enjoyed our stay, especially with the beach being just steps away. The views were great.The unit is located right above the pool, so if you had the doors open to the balcony, you heard all the noise coming from the pool area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

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

Week for spring break

This property was amazingly beautiful and clean. Had everything we needed for the stay. Balcony right over the outdoor pool which made it nice to watch my kiddos while they were swimming and the ocean view and short distance to the beach was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis D.

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

Location fantastic and accommodation

No lobby but just phone with questions and promptly answered. Elevator areas could be spruced up especially fan grates. Room floor was extremely dirty resulting in black feet. Living room sofas need replacing, they sink when sat upon. Very large kitchen well furnished, tv with lots of channels. Plenty of towels.nice pool including a shady are. We would stay again since these are correctable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ash G.

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

A Time Was Had!

We had the most amazing time here! Age ranges from 55 to under 1 and I think each one of us had just as much fun as the other as there was space and activities for all of us! In walking distance to so much! Easy process and we hope to be back sooner than later!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Easy to beach and parking lot

This is an older property in general but this condo has been updated and is open and spacious. Beds are memory foam and comfortable as well as pillows. We had some maintenance issues that were addressed promptly (though not sure why 3 of the sinks did not drain upon arrival). The rental company brought extra hangars since the master only came with one. Patio furniture could use an upgrade. Chairs are pretty uncomfortable (Made of PVC piping) and sit very low to the table. My sister's unit on floor 8 provided beach chairs and umbrella. This unit provides nothing, so we brought our own and used them for the patio as well. For a week's stay, they do not provide enough toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher pods, or washer pods, so pack some extra to avoid a trip to the dollar store. This unit did not even have salt and pepper, let alone any basic spices or anything, though it did have plenty of coffee filters. :=) The biggest advantage to this unit is that you can easily access the beach and the parking lot with only one flight of stairs. The elevator in the building is very slow and on the first floor, we couldn't even get it to stop at all, so we had to go to ground floor and call the elevator to visit my sister on the 8th floor. Parking is very very tight, especially when people park large vehicles in compact spaces and can't park in between the lines. With that said, while frustrating, it is usually doable with a bit of finesse but leave extra time coming & going.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

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

Great location

Great location. Communication with property manager was excellent . Quiet. Located right in the beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah J., United States

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed staying here! Great location with surrounding restaurants, ease of getting to beach, and lots of room!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reggie S.

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

A wonderful stay

Very clean and love that it’s on the first floor right by the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronni T.

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

Great location!

It was a little outdated but perfect location and size! Kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

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

We enjoyed our stay an loved the location.

It was great and easily done.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracie F.

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

Great Location

Quick walk to the Hangout!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Perfect Place

This was the perfect size and location for our group of 7 adults with 2 wheelchairs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beds were very hard. We all came home with body aches. The condo was decent until you took a close look. Then you could see the patch work and sloppy repairs that have been done. There is mold on the bathroom ceiling and walls. The dryer will not dry a load of clothes in one cycle. The drains in the bathroom tubs and sinks were very slow to drain.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Renee D.

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

Great location

This property has a great location. Walking distance to many different bars and restaurants and shops. Right on the beach with a great ocean view. The balcony is right above the swimming pool. This unit is not updated, however, we didn’t spend much time in the condo anyway. We were there for a baseball tournament and it was very close and easy access to the fields. Kitchen is stocked with anything you would need to cook. The master bedroom is huge and the bed was comfortable. Communication is through text messaging with the property manager, who gets back to you in a timely manner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debbra B T.

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

Home away from Home

The Condo was decorated so nice and was clean.I will stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

kim e.

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

Castaways

We loved our stay and condo. The master was huge.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C., Cave City

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

Would stay again.

It was great stay. I would only recommend replacing skillets in kitchen. They are trash.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Our family had an awesome vacation!!!

The unit was updated and clean. Great location!!! Being on the first floor was very convenient. We had the pool right below us and the ocean right in front of us. Older building and parking was tight but we had no issues. We would definitely come back !!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Gus F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Update

Very cheap and uncomfortable furniture. Had booked for 6 weeks and had to rent furniture from Foley at our expense. Both toilet ran constantly if we didn’t jiggle the handles. Also sink in master bathroom dripped constantly. All was reported but nothing was done. Cheap patio chairs and table. However kitchen was well supplied with dishes, pans & utensils.
Stayed 45 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracie B.

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

Noce location

Older property but it had been updated as best one can. It is a little noisy compared to other condos weve stayed at...for the price, it was a good deal. Overall. Satisfied with the value
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Parking, someone dented my car; the spaces are too small, have to compete for parking; this would be the reason not to book again; the condo was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jena R.

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

Great condo in a great location!

This is our 3rd spring break in Gulf Shores. We usually stay next door but decided to stay at Castaways this year. We had a first floor condo so we utilized the stairs. Condo was well furnished! Every thing we needed for our stay. I was very surprised the refrigerator had an ice maker! Great addition! My only complaint was there parking lot. The spaces are too narrow. Luckily it’s a small complex and we made it work. Will definitely consider this for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would stay again! We've stayed at Castaways (other units) for years & were excited to check this unit out! The staff who assisted us through the booking process were amazing! They quickly answered questions & kept us feeling confident in the process. We did find that the unit was not very clean when we arrived (grimy/gritty floor where sand hadn't been cleaned, showers were dirty, etc.). The property managers sent someone over the day after check in & they did a thorough cleaning. Also-the toaster didn't work & they had a brand new one delivered very quickly. The customer service & ability to reach out conveniently via text was GREAT! We can overlook the problems when they are addressed quickly & kindly-& these were!! A few notes: the chair in the living room is NOT comfortable. Once you sit in it, you feel like you're being pushed forward. It didn't allow you to lean back & relax. The couch in the images is not the one that is there now. The current one is bigger than a loveseat, smaller than a sofa. We couldn't really sit as a family in the living room with the furniture that is there now. The showers are very aged/yellowed & the ceiling above them is cracked & needs repair-but it was all functional. Also, the dryer required 2 cycles to dry even a small load. The sliding door track (door over slides) & threshold (not secure) needs addressed also. Even w/ those things, we would stay again!! Service/facility was great!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kylee J.

Liked: Check-in, communication

It was ok.

This is the first review I have ever left... We are not too picky but we did have some issues with this property that we want to warn others about. Parking is a nightmare. The spaces are tiny and people had to park over the line. I had to climb through the passenger side. For some people this would not be possible. The room is located on 1st floor you hear EVERYTHING all night. It is beside the trash shoot so you get the noise from that as well. Lightening struck the elevator luckily was not as bad for us as it was for others on higher floors. This is just something that happens and understand that but it was down for several days. It is an older building. Every morning EARLY (5-6AM)construction with hammering and metal grinding was happening outside balcony and window. It was not awful but cannot say I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022