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Castaways 1C | Beachfront Condo + Pool

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Smart TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬

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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 | Beachfront Condo + Pool

Summary:

Castaways 1C, hosted by Current Tides, is a Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores with direct beach access and space for up to 8 guests. Enjoy Gulf views from the private balcony, a comfortable open living area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests also have access to a beachfront pool and BBQ area, making this a convenient option for a relaxed beach stay.



The Space:

Castaways 1C, hosted by Current Tides, is a Gulf-front condo in Gulf Shores offering comfortable accommodations and direct beach access. With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this unit sleeps up to 8 guests and is a great fit for couples or small families looking for a convenient beachfront stay.



The open living area includes a queen sleeper sofa, large TV, and space to relax after a day at the beach. The dining table seats six, and the galley-style kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed for preparing meals during your stay. A private balcony provides Gulf views and seating, making it an easy place to enjoy the breeze throughout the day.



The primary bedroom features a king bed and private bathroom, while the guest bedroom includes a full bed and a twin bunk, offering flexible sleeping arrangements. TVs in each room, along with a washer and dryer and WiFi, add to the overall convenience.



Guests have access to a beachfront pool, grilling area, and direct access to the sand, all located on-site. The property is also within walking distance or a short drive to local restaurants, shops, and Gulf Shores attractions.



This condo is a good fit for families or small groups looking for a straightforward beachfront stay with easy access to the beach and nearby activities.



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.



The Neighborhood:

Walkable Dining & Nearby Spots

- Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe - 0.3 miles (5–7 min walk) Casual beachfront seafood with Gulf views and outdoor seating

- The Hangout - 0.6 miles (10–12 min walk) Popular beachside restaurant with live music and family-friendly atmosphere

- Picnic Beach Bar & Grill - 0.6 miles (10–12 min walk) Fun, casual spot with BBQ, smoothies, and lighter options

- Sea-N-Suds - 0.2 miles (4–5 min walk) Classic beachfront seafood restaurant right on the sand



Walkable Shopping & Essentials

- Souvenir City - 0.6 miles (10–12 min walk) Iconic beach shop for souvenirs, gifts, and beach gear

- Geez Louise Boutique - 0.7 miles (12–15 min walk) Local boutique with coastal apparel, accessories, and gifts



Other Things to Note:

Hosted by Current Tides Vacation Rentals



Interaction with Guests:

Feel free to reply directly to the text message or call our local team based in Gulf Shores, AL, for assistance
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Gulf Shores Beach. Features include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. The condo includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • 9 minutes by foot from Gulf Shores Beach and a 2-minute drive from Gulf State Park
This condo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This condo also features barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

This Gulf Shores condo is smoke free.

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
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.

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Castaways 1C | Beachfront Condo + Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful unobstructed beach views with an easy 2 minute walk from inside the condo to ON the beach! Kitchen fully stocked with everything we needed for a family of 5. Listing was accurate as far as amenities etc. The tile floor was sandy already when we checked in even though we had not been to the beach yet. Decent space for the price - nothing fancy/pretty basic finishes and furniture. . . Several broken things around the place (one handle broken off on the outside of the slider to the balcony, hole in the wall of one closet like a hook or shelf came down, lots of scuffing on walls, trim etc).
Standing on the balcony looking toward the beach
Laying at the pool looking over the beach
Condo building from the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Amanda H., Redfield, AR, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Becca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Melvena C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

Melinda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Dennis D.

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

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Gus F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronni T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

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

8/10 Good

kim e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Castaways

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ash G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tracie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

8/10 Good

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location.

Loved waking up to the view from the Balcony. Got to see dolphins even one morning. Great location to food and activities. Fit our group of 6 pretty well. The building is an older building. No gym, heated pool was broke so freezing for our time of the year, love they have a beach toy/item area you can borrow for the day. Are there things that can be improved yes... No potholders, lack of skillets, shower head. Did we have a great family time making memories yes. Loved location to the elevators made for easy in and out. Think they just need to stay a week themselves and see some small details that could be improved, but for the fall season it was affordable and a great getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jason C., Cave City

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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