On the beach.With a stay at this well-placed condo, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Gulf State Park. Also, Wade Ward Nature Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Shrimpy's Mini Golf is within 2 miles (3 km).
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax!
This condo participates in our Fresh Bed Program which provides freshly laundered coverlets with each new arrival. These coverlets provide a lightweight and comfortable sleeping experience, no matter the season.
Island Winds West is situated directly on the beach in the heart of Gulf Shores and is the very first complex you'll see when turning onto West Beach Boulevard. In fact it's the hottest ticket in accommodations for all of the local festivals as it is only 1 block from the Hangout!
The gulf front views at Island Winds West are second to none plus you're within walking distance to restaurants shopping and nightlife making this an ideal location for travelers of all ages. This adorable 1 bedroom 1 bath condo is Gulf front with a Queen bed. This unit has an open concept and the bedroom is completely open to the hallway.
Tired of dining out? No problem staying in is a breeze with a fully-equipped kitchen. This vacation rental also offers a washer and dryer FREE WIFI a fitness room on site a gulf front pool and a separate children's pool. When not playing on the beach you are sure to enjoy the view from your private gulf front balcony. This 720 sq ft 6th floor Efficiency Style 1 Bedroom Condo is non-smoking.
If you are looking for a place to stay during The National Shrimp Festival or the Hangout Music Festival this is right in the middle of the action.
Payment for parking passes will be collected separately. Once purchased, passes will be picked up from Island Winds East and will be valid for the duration of your stay.
Bedding: Primary- Queen
407 West Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Property manager
Young's Suncoast Vacation Rentals
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 720 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
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 not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax! to the airport?
This condo is 37.5 mi (69-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.
How close is Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax! to the beach?
This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax! offer free breakfast?
This condo does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax!?
No, there is no casino at this condo.
What time is check-in at Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax!?
Free parking is not available at this condo.
Does Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax! have a pool?
Yes, there's a heated pool.
Does Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this condo.
How close is Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax! to downtown Gulf Shores?
This condo is 0.4 mi away from Gulf Shores.
Island Winds West 675- Your Coastal Escape Awaits! Dive in and Relax! Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 32 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 32 reviews
8 - Good
13
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Melanie P.
May 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Perfect location and perfect view. Met all of our needs. My only suggestion for improvement is there should be extra pillow cases for the extra pillows in the closet.
We booked through Young’s Suncoast and check in with them was amazing as well as the property itself, very clean and perfect location. As for getting our parking passes that was a whole different story ..the lady at the desk was so rude to an elder woman in front of me..she had simply asked if they were allowed to park in a certain area and the lady responded she didn’t know, that she doesn’t normally work there and didnt know why they put her in this old “flinstone” office and she could come back at 1130pm and maybe someone then would know the answer. The lady behind the desk continued to rant, rave and cuss about having to be there and she didn’t care if she got fired as she was slamming drawers looking for a parking pass for me, she told me it was $50 and I simply asked her if that was right as we were told it would be $28, she responded “I told you $50 and that’s what it is” and that she couldn’t help what I was told they were wrong! My friend came in about 10 mins later and the worked was STILL cussing and ranting, even shooting the bird say she didn’t care if they caught her and fired her….but besides that it was amazing!!
Jessica C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Lyndi A.
Jun 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall well
The property was amazing, besides the experience we had with the front desk lady during check in… We walked in to check in to the hotel and the lady gave a very negative vibe/ attitude. We were trying to check in and she was not very polite to us or another guest that just had a simple question about parking passes. The woman at the front desks name was Elena, she caught an attitude with us also. I told her to have a nice day and she proceeded to give me a mean look and was not very helpful with any questions we had. Also online it was stated that parking passes were $28 and when we got there one parking pass was $45. I did not appreciate having to pay more than what was being advertised.
Lyndi A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
John H., Dublin
Mar 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location
Good location, but with all the fees the price is almost double from what was advertised.
Then a $45 parking pass added insult.
Tub drained slowly, over stove light didn't work, and a couple of the electric receptacles didn't
work right.
John H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
6/10 Okay
Paul H.
Mar 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Noisy to much construction till after 6:00 pm
Ok
Paul H.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kirsten P.
Mar 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and responsive/accommodating host
This was a great house/location. Juan was very helpful getting us in early due to inclement weather issues. The stairs are very steep and the only bathrooms are upstairs - so something to be mindful of if you have older or very young kids in your party.
My only "issue" is the towels were very worn and looked dingy and should be replaced. Would be great for a larger family and the backyard was perfect for our dogs.
Thank you!
Kirsten P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
leroy n.
Feb 28, 2023
Spectacular View
The view was amazing. Can watch fishermen, and anyone using the beach walk by all day long if you wish ! Center of the building was ideal and close to the elevator. The furniture is a little dated and chairs/couch are uncomfortable. Bathroom is small. The bathtub drains well but has a dip in it and holds water. Overall, we enjoyed staying here !
leroy n.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lee B., Belleville United States
Oct 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach front
We visit Gukf Shires Alabama tee times a. Year Iskands East or west only places we stay. Absolutely beautiful and not party noisy and rowdy love it.
Lee B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
loren m.
Sep 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
laborday 2022
just needed a little R&R this was perfect. room was nice
loren m.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Pam L.
Jun 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Not a couples retreat!
It was too much family focused. Loud and noises. It was too dated. Need a new couch and a king size bed. Wasn’t what I was looking for…a miss on my part.
Pam L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
daniel s.
May 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic rental property
Small Quiet clean & beautiful sand. We were one of few properties that had someone cleaning up the built up seaweed after bad weather. We will definitely be back
daniel s.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amanda V.
Nov 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Islands Winds West #675 Gulf Shores, Alabama Perfect!! Simple and easy peasy! We definitely got our
Superb
Amanda V.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
8/10 Good
Jamie D.
Sep 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic get away.
We wish we’d known about the construction going on. Mattress wasn’t very comfy. Needs blackout curtain for the bedroom. Other than that it’s a beautiful property. Great location. Very clean. We walked a lot. We always stay at island winds west. It’s centrally located. We will book again for sure.
Jamie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Lisa H.
Jul 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Easy access to beach. Great view!
Lisa H.
10/10 Excellent
LuCindy H.
Apr 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Mother Daughter get-away
My daughter and I needed a few days. This was perfect. Right on the beach, walking access to restaurants. The room was as posted, clean and quiet. It was a little difficult in finding the office for our parking pass because we checked in late in the evening but the security guard was very helpful. I would recommend this. Perfect for 2 but sleeps up to 4.
LuCindy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
David C.
Sep 20, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with a couple of speed bumps
The property was great. The location is great. Would have 5 starred everything, however, the shear curtains in the bedroom and the intensity of the outside/hallway lights made sleeping difficult at best. Additionally, the bed was quite hard. I like a firm bed, but this was hard for even me. The condo is beautifully furnished and in great shape. Put up room darkening curtains and a slightly softer mattress and I would rent it again.
David C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 12, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The condo is perfect for two people! It was very clean and updated. The location is perfect and we will definitely stay here again. We love Gulf Shores!!
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
julie e.
Sep 5, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
we enjoyed our stay, was way too short, that's why we'll be booking for a full week next time. Property was exactly as advertised. We'll be back for sure!
julie e.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Susan G.
Sep 4, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was great.
This condo was the perfect location and check in couldn't be easier. We had a fabulous time.
Susan G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Donita H.
Jul 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stY
thank you
Donita H.
8/10 Good
torsten f.
May 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Over all very pleasant, would come again. Would suggest two improvements, 1) blackout curtains for the bedroom window in order to block light from the hallway. 2) extend WiFi range to reach out to the balcony as well.
torsten f.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
8/10 Good
Sara H.
Aug 3, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Hangout fest
Great experience!
Sara H.
10/10 Excellent
Janet N.
Apr 15, 2019
Wonderful vacation!
Condo and beach exactly what we needed! Hope to come back very soon!!
Janet N.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Karla M., Du Quoin, Illinois
Mar 9, 2019
Great property!
My husband & I stayed for a week in this beautiful 6th floor condo.
The property has luggage carts which made it easy to haul suitcases & the elevators were quick. This condo looked as if it had been very recently & tastefully updated. The kitchen was well equipped but the knives were super dull & there were no grilling utensils. There's a blender in the photos but not one in the condo & I found the extra trash bags hidden in the spare toilet paper roll. Weird but minor.
The bed & pillows were very comfortable & the towels were thick & nice. Even the living room furniture was comfy. The condo was also very quiet; no noise from neighbors at all.
We watched dolphins most mornings from the balcony. The location to the beach was fantastic & we were able to walk almost everywhere we wanted to go-restaurants, shopping, etc...