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Gulf Shores Beach is located near Beach Front Town House ~ Ocean Reef 701 ~ Walk from your deck to the beach, which provides golfing on-site, a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8146 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Beach Front Town House ~ Ocean Reef 701 ~ Walk from your deck to the beach

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

    Welcome to Ocean Reef in Gulf Shores!

    New Premium polywood table & chairs added March 2025!

    Beautiful granite counters accent the fully equipped kitchen. Sharpen your inner master chef skills and prepare home-cooked meals. Brew your morning coffee and enjoy the sunrise from your spacious Gulf Front patio. The balcony decking is brand new as well (Jan 2020).

    Plus the COMPLEX & POOL are RENOVATED!! Recently upgraded pool decking, siding and roofs for complex (March 2018);

    Ocean Reef 701 is a spacious, 3-story gulf front vacation town house accommodating 8-10 guests.

    Ocean Reef is situated in a prime location along Alabama's beautiful gulf coast and easy walking distance to the center of town.

    3BR/2.5BA beach front home has 2 balconies, one off the living room, one off the master bedroom, overlooking the beach and gulf, with staircase leading down to the white sand beach. This fully equipped home has D/W, W/D, 4 TVs (All large Flat Screens)/2 Blueray DVDs, 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 with private balcony
    2nd bedroom - Queen
    3rd bedroom - Queen & 2 Twins
    Sleeper sofa in the living room

    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.

    Note: parking under the unit may be expandable for small vehicles that can fit under the unit only. Add'l permits (up to 2) are possible purchased onsite by security guard if the small/compact vehicles can fit in the parking area only. Large vehicles/trucks will make add'l parking not possible.

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

  • 2.5 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 ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • 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
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

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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. The Wharf and Tanger Outlet Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park 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/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach
    Gulf Shores Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 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
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf State Park
    Gulf State Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • GulfShores_WatervilleUSA_6097646-06
    Waterville USA
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Wade Ward Nature Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Front Town House ~ Ocean Reef 701 ~ Walk from your deck to the beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beach Front Town House ~ Ocean Reef 701 ~ Walk from your deck to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Front Town House ~ Ocean Reef 701 ~ Walk from your deck to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Town House ~ Ocean Reef 701 ~ Walk from your deck to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front Town House ~ Ocean Reef 701 ~ Walk from your deck to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front Town House ~ Ocean Reef 701 ~ Walk from your deck to the beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Orange Beach Beaches is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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Beach Front Town House ~ Ocean Reef 701 ~ Walk from your deck to the beach Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

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

Great location!!

Family getaway, right on beach. Close to excellent restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

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

Great Location!

Close to shops and restaurants. Steps away from the beach and beautiful views from the decks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

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

Super nice!

The room was clean and looked just like the photos! Plenty of sleeping room for the whole family and right on the beach! Gorgeous views
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sirena G.

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

Great Experience

Love the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Loved Gulf Shores!

This property was perfect for our group! The location was amazing, close to the Hangout and other restaurants, while also being right on the beach. Would love if the community pool could be heated during spring break, as the water was very cold! But overall we had a great stay and would definitely go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Gulf stay

We loved this location. It was so perfect for my family as we just welcomed a little baby into our family and we needed a stay where we could go back and forth to the vrbo and beach easily. We were a little nervous about sharing a porch with others because of our kids liking to run around but it wasn’t a problem at all. The vrbo is well stocked just make sure you bring hand soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Perfect size, perfect location

Our three kids (ages 11-14) slept in the loft bedroom (3 beds), which was perfect. Some people don't like carpet (stairs and bedrooms) but I love it. We loved having the semi private deck with direct beach access. The only issue we had was that one of the tv remotes had a corroded battery compartment, so that TV was out of service (one of the bedrooms). But overall it was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather B.

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

Great location but….

It was an amazing location! The kids loved being able to walk to get ice cream and shop and do all things Pokémon! If you plan on spending any time on the deck know that privacy will be at a premium! You not only share a deck with 3 other units but you are on the end where people are also washing off from the beach and that’s where you car is, so beware of people walking by with all their beach supplies. You are also very close the next unit when on the deck (people from the unit over even propped a raft up to give a little privacy while we were all out on the deck together). Things are older but it was clean. The beds were comfortable and it had almost every kitchen supply we needed (no measuring cups but we managed). The 3rd level was VERY hot when we arrived. They ask all the fans to be off when you leave and you could feel the heat at the bottom of the steps. Once the ceiling fan ran it felt much better the next day but wish we would have brought a small fan. We did have an issue with the garbage disposal breaking and it was replaced quickly while we were out one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wendy D.

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

GREAT Location but disappointing management and bad housekeeping.

This location is great - walking distance to restaurants and shops and the beachfront location is wonderful! If it were not for the issues we've had with this listing and the cleanliness, we would rent again next year. (1) Details are not all listed on this listing! We arrived on Sunday - listing says check in BEGINS at 4 - details provided after booking and mgmt said office closes AT 4pm and to avoid late check-in charges, we needed to arrive earlier than 4. We changed travel plans so we could arrive before 4pm. When we spoke with the management company about this, they seemed uncaring about the discrepancy - this detail was important because we reserved this at a point where no refund was offered after securing the booking! Management company seemed not to care about the discrepancy in the listing when we spoke on the phone. (2) Listing does not tell you that you pay for parking ($32) in CASH ONLY upon arrival even though it was already prepaid in the reservation. We were promptly refunded the amount when we checked out, but this added another errand when we arrived - finding an ATM. (3) Housekeeping done on this listing was NOT acceptable. it has the usual older worn amenities that are common to a beach rental and that isn't an issue, but the bedding was stained AND dirty. We washed the blankets and it removed some of the marks but not all - staining is evident. Found pans under the cabinet that had not been washed and caked with old grime. Cabinets were grease stained
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Great stay on the beach

Spent a week in this lovely condo. Nicely decorated. Great location at the beach and a short walk to Bahama Bob's, Hangout, and souvenir shops. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

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

Great Location

Great location, comfortable beds! Awesome beach view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Annual family vacation !!

We have stayed at this unit many times and never disappointed! The views and location is amazing . Walking distance to many restaurants and shops too. The townhouse was clean and prepped and loved the upgrade in the unit .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, this was a nice rental located right on the beach and walking distance to several restaurants and shops. Upstairs loft bedroom was hot but we found a box fan and used that. The only can opener we found was rusty and didn't work so we had to make a store run to get a new one which we left behind for the next guests to use. Other than that, nothing to complain about.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

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

Ocean Reef 701 Honest Review!

Overall a good stay! You share a porch with two other townhouses- The bedrooms are located on 2nd and 3rd floor. The house was clean with the exception of the fans! The bedroom on the 3rd floor was pretty warm so bring a fan, the rest of the house cooled really well! We enjoyed having a half bath on the main floor! Close range to everything- a nice townhouse on the beach front! Check in process was easy, check out process was easy. A little crowded beach area, but that’s what you get to be in the center of gulf shores! We loved having restaurants and souvenir shops across the street! Overall a good stay with all the amenities pretty close! It’s an overall great stay for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lacy O.

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

Great location but unclean

We were happy with the location but not with the lack of cleanliness. It is clear in the photos that the unit is dated, which is fine, but to get there and have an excess of unclean areas was not fine. When i reached out to the property company about this, they said they realized it was dated, as if that was the cleanliness issue, but it wasnt. They sent housekeeping to come clean unannounced and people were showering and getting ready, so that was frustrating. I would not stay here again and could not recommend it to a friend. (Hair in floor/counters, plastic silverware up in bedroom floor, boogers wiped on wall, black mold in sink, shower, and washer, etc are just a few things that were not acceptable to us)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leigh M.

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

great location

loved this stay! Right on beach-literally walk out from porch and walk to chairs on the beach. White sand. It was optimal. We have four kids and we felt safe to allow the older ones to run back to the beach house for a bit without us. The condo was plenty big for our family of 6. Things to note: master bath was very small. Only one kitchen towel and one rag and nothing to scrub dishes with in the kitchen. We cook a lot bc of the size of our family and these things were disappointing to me. oh, and no measuring spoons. I always bring SO many things with us and have never had to bring those items before. Also, something odd was there were no comforters. After thinking about this, it is understandable—I cannot imagine washing all of that every week but It seems it should be noted. We would have brought more blankets/throws. The only other negative is that you do share a balcony. You have your own space but just not the same as having your own spot. There are chair/umbrella rentals available to on the beach out front, which is super handy, We have four kids ranging from 15-6 and have always stayed at a large condo w huge pool and we weren’t sure if they would like this as much bc of the amenities we usually have but they ALL said they much preferred the smaller condo RIGHT on the beach to the huge high rise condo on the beach. Just thought I would share that in case someone else is considering the same thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023