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On the beach
Outdoor dining
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 894 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterville USA
    ‪4 min drive‬

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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.

Gulf Front Condo | Outdoor Pool & Grill!

Welcome to The Whaler D5, a luxurious 3-bedroom, 2-bath Gulf-front condo that promises an unforgettable vacation experience. Nestled in Gulf Shores and situated on the 5th floor of a low-density complex, this condo offers stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico and provides the perfect setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Step inside to discover a spacious and elegantly appointed living space, designed to be your home away from home. The Primary suite is a haven of comfort, featuring a sumptuous King bed, a 49-inch flat-screen TV, and private balcony access where you can enjoy breathtaking Gulf views. It also boasts a private full bath, complete with all the amenities you need for pampering and relaxation.

The second bedroom offers another King bed, along with a 49-inch flat-screen TV, providing additional comfort and convenience. The third bedroom is perfect for families or larger groups, with a Queen bed, Twin bunk beds, and a 40-inch flat-screen TV. An additional full bathroom ensures that everyone has plenty of space and privacy.

The condo is equipped with modern amenities to enhance your stay, including free wireless internet access, allowing you to stay connected throughout your vacation. The fully equipped kitchen provides everything you need to prepare delicious meals, while the wet bar adds a touch of sophistication to your entertaining. A washer and dryer are also provided for added convenience, allowing you to pack light and keep your beachwear fresh throughout your stay.

With a Queen and Twin sofa sleeper, the condo can comfortably accommodate up to 11 guests, making it ideal for families or groups of friends traveling together. Whether you're lounging on the balcony, soaking up the sun on the beach, or exploring the local attractions, The Whaler D5 offers the perfect Gulf Shores getaway for your well-deserved vacation.

COMPLEX DETAILS & AMENITIES
The Whaler, a charming and intimate 8-story complex nestled in the heart of Gulf Shores with only 27 units, offers a peaceful and personalized beachfront experience. Centrally located, The Whaler places you within easy walking distance of a variety of shops, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife, offering the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. The complex boasts a prime Gulf-front location, allowing you to enjoy a short and pleasant walk to the beach, immersing yourself in the sun, sand, and waves at a moment's notice. Guests can indulge in an array of amenities designed for convenience and enjoyment. Unwind in the outdoor pool, the perfect spot for a refreshing swim or lounging under the Alabama sun. The grilling area, complete with picnic tables, provides a delightful outdoor setting for meals and gatherings.

CLEAN BED PROMISE
Every Linen, Every Time: Liquid Life washes every linen for every guest. Every linen means every towel, every sheet, every quilt, and every pillow sham – every time. Inside our commercial laundry care facility, all linens are washed in our high-heat (150 degrees) commercial washers with our select, EPA-approved detergents to ensure complete sanitation. Liquid Life also follows specialized procedures to contain soiled linens and protect clean linens for every guest.

PARKING
New reservations booked after May 16th, 2025 will include two parking passes as part of your stay. Your parking passes will be waiting in your welcome packet on the kitchen counter upon arrival.
Please note: No refunds will be given for parking passes. Parking policies are set by the property’s HOA and may change throughout the year.

MONTHLY RENTALS
The property does not offer monthly rentals.

AGE REQUIREMENT:
The minimum age to book this property is 25 years or older. Valid photo identification is required to verify age and ensure compliance with local regulations.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Gulf Shores Beach. You'll find features like a gym, a water park, 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
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Gulf State Park
This condo offers its guests a water park and a fitness center. 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

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

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 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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: 1,015 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

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.

Property is also known as

2584-194445

Reviews

Gulf Front Condo | Outdoor Pool & Grill! Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
View was fabulous! Outdoor chairs were nice. Set up of condo was nice. Beds were super comfy! Pretty clean although air conditioning closet was filthy. Broken blind in master bedroom. Dresser drawers falling apart. Dryer didn’t work well at all. One roll of TP for each bathroom. I would recommend allowing guests to leave salt, pepper, cooking oils, paper plates, coffee and filters, etc. This is the first condo we’ve stayed in that didn’t allow that. Beach closet downstairs was awful with lots of rotting items and bugs. We straightened it up a bit but it needs a thorough cleaning and items thrown out. Overall, we would stay again but only for a much lower price.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Booking and check in as expected. Upon arriving at the property we found the elevator to be unusable due to the horrible oder from the dumpster next to the elevator. We though no problem for the night only 6 floors of steps with a weeks worth of stuff for the beach for 4 days. I sent a message to the property and found air freshener inside the elevator the next day. After one use we found the orders to be back and continued to just use the steps. So after 10 hours in the car with 5 kids we were ready for bed. Let the fun begin. Listing was for up to 10 to sleep. 2 of the beds were suitable to sleep in all the rest were either bad or completely broken. Twin bunks were the best of the bad only needing tightened to feel any of my kids were safe to sleep there. Queen bed had a broken box spring leaving the bed on a pretty good lean towards the headboard all the time. Sleeper sofa which my oldest boy was planning to sleep in was completely unusable. As you opened it up you would find the mattress to fold down to the floor on the sofa end. Now down 2 beds I reached out to the management office early in the morning to get this resolved before bed. 7:30a via email. No response. At 4pm I called to find out what was going to happen. I was told the manager was in a meeting and could not be bothered. In my opinion if you are in a Management role in a service business your customers are never a bother. Would love for owner to reach out to hear the rest. Very disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly S.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Allyson S.

Made work

For starters checking in was the first issue. Never received my text of the code after waiting until after 4 so I had to call the customer service to get the code so I finally got that after 4:20. Next the bathrooms were small and the tubs was not as clean as it should have been. Next, the pull out bed on the couch DOES NOT work, broken! So that is one less bed. The dryer takes all day/night to dry one load of laundry. Does not get hot what so ever. Lastly, while I was leaving and putting the bags in the car the code that I received Friday did not work. I had until 10:00 a.m today (Sunday June 1st) to check out. I was checking out at 8 am. My code stopped working in the middle of me going back and fourth to pack the car with our luggage so I had to find a way to call that SAME number that I did to check in to give me access to get back in the room mind you I had 2 more ours until I could checkout, but I was leaving early so why did my access code stop working?! The elevator is small so only two people could fit and they were doing construction inside. The only reason I’m giving it a an overall rating of 3 is because of the view. We had a beach front view but other than that I would have given it a lower rating. Checking in and out was a pain
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittany S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia R.

Spring Break

Great location, nice condo. Only issue we had was with property elevator not working but other than that it is a very clean condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desirae R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

The property is amazing! Super close to everything you could need!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Holiday

Excellent location, close to everything,. Best view we have had at Gulf Shores. Fully equipped condo with everything we could ever need even a great blender! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Amie T.

Vaca Mode

This condo unit has a nice view and easy beach access. The building is in need of some updates as things are a little tattered in places. The managing offices were very responsive to our calls for service while there. All in all this unit served our needs but it needs some updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Coleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

Location was great, view was fantastic ,condo was nice. Property manager addressed anything wrong quickly. We did discover the dishwasher wasn’t working till day before we left but property manager was going to send someone to repair it but we were leaving that day
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Will W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach trip 24

Great corner property and balcony view of the beach. Really enjoyed sitting out there looking at the ocean. Plenty of room on the inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July trip!

This was my first time staying with the whaler and only bad thing I could complain about is maybe some updates but other than that everything was perfect. For new renters only 2 passes allowed. The parking lot is small so 2 is the max. Also there is no front desk. Everything was easily accessible and easily to find. And the manger was so helpful with all my questions. Also if you wanting to see fireworks for New Year’s Eve/ 4th of July, we were definitely able see them from our balcony or on the beach. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

We had 10 of us the place. They took care all our needs and had a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

We brought our kids and grand kids for a long weekend it was great. Beach right out the door. Perfect for families
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

vacation

The room was nice if only everything had functioned as it should. On arrival the room was not clean the floor was nasty. The king size room did not have no AC, the TV did not work, dishwasher did not work. Both toilets stopped up, the plumber used our bath towels to clean the run over up out of the floor, and no new towles was delivered.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Nice apartment, not too crowded building. Easy access to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Penthouse vacay

The place was very roomy. We had adequate towels and washclothes since we could wash. I had read reviews about it not being clean enough, but everyone’s view of clean is different. However, it was not clean. The dishwasher had dirty dishes in it, there were dishes in cabinets with stuff on them, the place had a funky smell-so much so that I sprayed Lysol on everything trying to rid the smell. The coffee table is falling apart, cushions on kitchen chairs are ripped and coming off, several plug outlets did not work, closet light in master bedroom didn’t work… It definitely needs some TLC. We didn’t necessarily come to hang out in the room so it didn’t ruin our trip. We still had fun. We had 6 kids from 2-16. The kiddie pool was great. I wasn’t a fan of the other pool because half was indoors and the other was outside, if the kids were in the inside I couldn’t see them if I were sitting outside. It was in a convenient location, but, because the pool is a big thing for our family, I probably wouldn’t stay here again. If it weren’t for that, I would be willing to stay in another room. But likely not to rent the same room again. It seems there have been reviews for quite some time that the place needs TLC but has yet to get it. Check in and out was very easy. No complaints there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Overall great place and location on the beach. There was some construction going on which we were warned about but they were considerate and didn’t start too early. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrzej k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Amazing
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Cant beat it. No hastle like the large condos

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

jonna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf shores

We loved it our bathtubs wouldn't drain but other then that it was great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN W.

Liked: Cleanliness

As expected.

Was as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023