Condo - Rating 4.9 (12)

POOL - SHORT WALK TO BEACH - $400 FREE ACTIVITIES!

As low as $72.00 / night + taxes & fees

  • Location: Gulf Shores
  • Type: Condo
  • View: Beach View

Bedroom 2 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 baths
Guests 6 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

Summary Summary
You’ll be hard pressed to find a better location for your upcoming Gulf Shores getaway than at the aptly named SandShells Retreat! Your stay also includes $400 in FREE area attraction tickets (for bookings after March 1)! You’ll receive one free ticket daily to the best area attractions including the Theme Park at OWA, offshore fishing, premier golf courses, dolphin cruises and more!
Description Description
Housed within the Moonraker resort community on the west end of Beach Boulevard, you’ll not only have convenient access to amazing dining and family-centric activities, you’ll also have a myriad of desirable onsite amenities to fill your days with excitement.

The sparkling inground pool provides a close option for beating the heat, with ample lounge seating for soaking up the plentiful Alabama sunshine. More of a beachgoer? You’ll be just across the street from access to the expansive sandy shores where you can build sandcastles and splash in the surf to your heart’s content. The home even includes beach gear to make the most out of your adventures!

Head back to the home at lunchtime to whip up a delicious grilled feast on the community’s barbeque area. If you’d prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for a change, you’ll be in close proximity to some of the best restaurants on the Gulf Coast, some just a short walk away.

The home’s cheerful interior is a delight for the senses, with bright splashes of color in the coastal-themed décor accompanying comfortable furnishings to create spaces that maximize your downtime. Curl up on plush living room sofa or armchair seating while you stream that new movie you’ve been saving on the mounted smart TV. The open floorplan provides organic flow into the kitchen, fully equipped for all your culinary endeavors with stainless steel appliances and ample counterspace and cabinetry for preparation and storage. The dining table seats 4 for formal meals while the outdoor picnic table offers the option to dine al fresco in the fresh coastal air.

This home comfortably sleeps 6 guests between 2 private bedrooms and a full-size sleeper sofa in the living room.

Bedroom #1 includes 2 twin size beds and a smart TV.

Bedroom #2 includes a queen size bed.

The home’s full guest bathroom includes a single vanity and shower/tub combo.

THINGS TO NOTE:
• Washer and dryer in home.
• Covered parking under the unit available for 2 vehicles.

Gulf Shores is a laid-back beach town with a friendly Southern charm. It's the perfect place to relax and soak up the sun, or to explore the many attractions the area has to offer. If you're looking for a fun day in the sun, head to Gulf State Park. With its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and plenty of space to spread out, it's the perfect place to enjoy a day at the beach. If you're feeling adventurous, you can also rent a kayak or paddleboard and explore the Gulf on your own. If you're looking for something to do after dark, Gulf Shores has a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops to explore. You can also catch a live music show at one of the many venues in town. No matter what you're looking for in a vacation, Gulf Shores has something to offer. So come on down and relax in the Alabama sunshine!

House Rules:
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-Renter MUST be 25 years or older. Renter MUST be occupying rental during applicable dates. Identification may be required on request.

-At least 2 night minimum for all rentals.

-Maximum occupancy: 6

-Rental located on 1st floor of 3 story condominium complex. No elevator available.

-Free, assigned parking under condo (look for #28 marked above). 2 vehicle maximum.

-Snowbirds/Monthly rentals available (November - February)

-No Smoking/Vaping and No Pets allowed. (Additional fees associated with this if found).

-No hanging of towels or laundry over front railings.

-No grilling on deck. There is a provided complex grill, see pictures.

-Please be courteous to other occupants at the complex - Quiet time: 10 pm - 8 am.

-Departures: Leave clean and reasonable order. (Additional cleaning fees may apply if left in excessive disorder/mess). Take out trash and put in dumpster on property.

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1 SOFA BED
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2 SINGLE BEDS
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1 QUEEN BED

Amenities 56 Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • BBQ grill
  • Beach
  • Beach access
  • Beach essentials
  • Beach View
  • Bed linens
  • Blender
  • Body soap
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Ceiling fan
  • Clothing storage
  • Coffee maker
  • Communal pool
  • Conditioner
  • Cookware
  • Dining table
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free parking on premises
  • Freezer
  • Golf - Optional
  • Hair dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Near Ocean
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor seating (furniture)
  • Oven
  • Patio or balcony
  • Private entrance
  • Refrigerator
  • Shampoo
  • Shopping
  • Shower gel
  • Smoke detector
  • Stove
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
  • swimming pool
  • Theme Parks
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washer
  • Water Parks
  • Water Sports
  • Wireless Internet

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Reviews Rating 4.9 (12) Reviews
Rating 5
Great place to stay! Everything looked like the pictures, lots of amenities, loved having a washer/dryer, beach and pool access and a full kitchen. Access to all the beach gear was an added bonus! The location was close enough to everything but not in the middle of the craziness. Everything was clearly explained for check-in and check-out and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Anonymous - Posted: 10/11/2025
Thank you, Timothy, for the great review! We are thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed your stay and loved the SandShells Retreat as much as we do! We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay soon!
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 10/14/2025
Rating 4
Good place to stay if you want a nicely decorated, homey vibe with close access to beach and ice cream shop/seafood restaurants. No more than 5min walk to all. There is a trunk full of beach supplies to borrow while there. The listing says there are beach towels for use but are actually available upon request. I suggest you tell them how many you want before you get there so you’re not delayed in getting them. The thermostat is a Google nest with certain settings and schedules, so keep that in mind. The beds are okay, but I’d take an egg crate for the twin beds as they are not the most comfy for adults. There was a drip pot and keurig. Had a few filters and no k-cups, so plan accordingly. Overall, it was a decent, clean place to stay with comfy living room furniture. The host is quick to respond.
Anonymous - Posted: 9/13/2025
Thank you, Kayla, for your thoughtful feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed SandShells Retreat, the location, and beach supplies! We appreciate your suggestions and will work on improving the listing. We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 9/16/2025
Rating 5
it was quite a bit smaller than we expected as a family of 6 with 4 kids. albeit a little cramped and always in each other's faces, we enjoyed our stay! we were directly across the street from beach acces so after a brief 5 minute walk, you are right at the water with a lifeguard close by! the pool is right across the way and was never too crowded to enjoy ourselves. the house was nice and clean and provided everything needed for your stay. this even included a chest outside with beach amenities! this place would be perfect for a family of 4!
Anonymous - Posted: 8/3/2025
Thank you, Taylor, for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the beach access, amenities, and pool! We truly appreciate your feedback!
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 8/14/2025
Rating 5
A bit smaller than I thought, other than that everything was wonderful. Hosts were super helpful and responsive. Our water pressure was nonexistent in the shower and they sent someone to fix it immediately. The beach is right across the street from us. Quiet area. Close to everything. I would stay here again with 2 people.
Anonymous - Posted: 7/29/2025
Thank you, Mackenzie, for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our quick response. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing getaway!
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 8/14/2025
Rating 5
Had a great stay! Easy access to the beach. Comfortable beds. Had information out for us with suggestions of places to go! Thanks so much for a great weekend!
Anonymous - Posted: 7/21/2025
Thank you, Heather! I'm thrilled to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed the beach access and comfortable beds. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful weekend!
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 8/14/2025
Rating 5
This place was awesome! Great location around everything and a minutes walk into the beach. The condo itself was beautiful and comfortable with the only “hitch” being the thermostat being set to Celsius and was probably set like that by the guests before. But who doesn’t like to throw a lil math into their vacation lol. For real though, great place and hope to come back again!
Anonymous - Posted: 7/16/2025
Thank you, Andrea! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found our location perfect! We appreciate your humor in the thermostat situation and would love to welcome you back for another wonderful visit soon!
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 8/14/2025
Rating 5
Our family had a great stay here and the house had pretty much everything we needed for our almost week stay. The beach access across the street was great plus the beach supplies provided by the host.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/24/2025
Thank you, Valeria! We're thrilled to hear your family had a great stay and enjoyed the beach supplies! We are happy you found the beach access easily accessible. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful visit!
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 7/1/2025
Rating 5
The very best!!
Anonymous - Posted: 6/16/2025
Thank you, Kalie! We are glad to hear you loved SandShells Retreat and welcome you back anytime!
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 7/1/2025
Rating 5
We had a great stay! The condo was stocked with kitchen amenities. There was even complimentary washing machine detergent. I own a cleaning business back home so I tend to be Very picky however the home was spotless. Our kids really enjoyed the chest stocked with pool and beach amenities. We will definitely be back!
Anonymous - Posted: 6/11/2025
Thank you, Heather, for the amazing review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and had everything you needed in the kitchen! I love that the kids enjoyed the beach supplies and the condo was squeaky clean for you- We do have an awesome cleaning crew :) We look forward to welcoming you back!
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 7/2/2025
Rating 5
We really enjoyed our week! The walk to the ocean takes less than a minute! The beach was beautiful! During our stay (early June) it was like we had the pool to ourselves in the afternoon. Hosts were amazing to work with and very proactive! We would definitely recommend!
Anonymous - Posted: 6/9/2025
Thank you, Jessica! We are so excited to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at SandShells Retreat! Thank you for appreciating our proactiveness! We strive to make sure our guest are happy! We would love to welcome you back anytime!
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 7/2/2025
Rating 5
Trevligt möblerat med känsla och atmosfär. Bra säng och välutrustat kök.
Anonymous - Posted: 10/15/2024
Tack så mycket Louise för din underbara recension! Vi är glada att höra att du uppskattade inredningen, sängen och det välutrustade köket. Det gläder oss att du kände en positiv känsla och atmosfär under din vistelse. Vi ser fram emot att välkomna dig tillbaka snart! Grand Welcome Gulf Shores Team.
Grand Welcome staff
Posted: 10/29/2024
Rating 5
Clean comfortable good value for the money, the kitchen had all plates pans silverware we needed to prepare meals small washer and dryer worked great they provided a small box of detergent other basic supplies were provided Walmart was 12 minute drive up Hwy 59 short walk straight across the street (Hwy 59) to the beach other places we looked at required a walk sometimes quite a distance down Hwy 59 before reaching a beach access point ground level parking almost directly underneath the unit kept the car covered listing didn't say what floor the unit was on, turns out ours was on second floor, there was also a third and fourth floor in our building, stairs only no elevator there was another building across the parking lot with only a second floor nice pool tried to tell a friend about this unit but couldn't find the listing for this unit on VRBO again would definitely stay again
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