San Carlos 1209 | Gorgeous, updated direct beach front! Walk to shop, dine, fun!

Gulf Shores, Alabama
$415 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Condo

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

San Carlos 1209 | Gorgeous, oversized direct beach front 3 bedroom! Great location!!

​​​​​​​Construction Notice: Dates Affected: March 24 through April 6, 2026: A construction project is taking place on the south (beach side) balconies between March 24 and April 6. During these dates you will see contractors, working from swing stages, making repairs to the concrete balcony edges. Work is expected to take place daily from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The balconies will be open for your use during the work, but you may wish to keep your doors locked and drapes closed for privacy. The pool will be closed during these dates to keep guests safe from the work taking place above. We understand this may impact your vacation experience, so we have proactively applied a discount to our current rates! The beach is still open and beautiful!!

PROPERTY AT A GLANCE
You will love the oversized floor plan found at San Carlos Unit 1209 and the gorgeous gulf front views!!

What makes San Carlos 1209 so special...
* West end corner, direct gulf front unit - floor to ceiling windows showcase the gorgeous beach and gulf views!
* Super-sized floor plan - 1209 is larger than most area 3 bedroom condos with well over 1500SF!! The living room is large enough for your children or grandchildren to put on a special 'vacation performance' or even if you need to have your own dance party!!
* Master Bedroom features a king sized bed, access to the gulf front deck, and a large master bath with jetted tub and separate shower.
* Guest Suite Twin over full bunk bed with trundle - we know it is always important for the kid's to have their space too! This room features a private full bath with tub/shower.
* Guest Suite 3 has a king sized bed and direct access to a full bath with a tub/shower.
* All counter tops in the kitchen and baths are granite.
* The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to dine in or entertain!
* Wet bar with ice maker and sink.
* Oversized balcony with gorgeous views and endless views to the west to enjoy our fame gulf coast sunsets!!

BEDDING CONFIGURATION
* Master Bedroom: King sized bed with private deck and beach front deck access
* Guest Bedroom 1: Queen over queen bunk bed with private bath access
* Guest Bedroom 2: King size bed with semi-private bath
* Sleeper sofa in living room!

RESORT AMENITIES
* Zero entry, gulf side pool and stunning deck
* Fitness Center and sauna
* BBQ area
* Boardwalk to the Beach
* Outdoor shower area
* Conference Room

PARKING INFO
Parking is to be purchased from the front desk on the 3rd floor upon arrival. There is a 2 parking pass limit. The front desk will also hand out wristbands for your stay.

LOCATION
Gulf front condo located on East Beach Blvd in Gulf Shores. Walking distance to the Hangout, Pink Pony, Sea and Suds, Picnic Beach, The Market Grocery, Waffle House, Hooters, shopping and much more!!

ALABAMA GETAWAY PROMISE TO YOU
The Alabama Getaway Vacation Rentals Team is committed to making sure you have the very best vacation possible!! We make check in super easy, onsite at the condo!! Someone from our staff personally checks your rental before your arrival to make sure everything is ready for you!! As one of our guests, you have access to us 24/7 should you need anything, have a question, or see something that needs our attention! We look forward to helping you have the most wonderful vacation possible!!!

CLEAN BED GUARANTEE
All beds are dressed with fresh, luxurious sheets AND fresh bedding/quilts/comforters before EVERY rental! You are guaranteed to have a completely fresh and clean bed!!! You will also find each bathroom stocked with oversized fresh bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, and bath mats straight from our laundry office! We started this in 2018 when we took our cleaning in house and created our housekeeping division. We have complete control over our property cleaning and maintenance.

WHAT WE STOCK
As common for vacation rentals in our area, we provide one round of bath soaps, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and toilet paper in the bathrooms. In the kitchen you will find one round of paper towels laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, and trash bags. These stocked amenities are intended to get you through the first night. We are not set up like a hotel so we do not provide daily housekeeping or amenity restocking. Please bring the extra items you will need for your vacation.

SPECIAL NOTES
* Must be 25 or older to rent this property.
* No pets allowed.
* Each vehicle requires a parking permit or at risk for towing by security.
* No smoking allowed.

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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1500 Sq Ft (139 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kim F.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Beautiful condo, very comfortable furniture especially the balcony furniture. Definitely loved the area. Will stay at San Carlos again.

  • Cher L.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 15, 2025

    Unit was really nice, especially end unit view -- both sunrise and sunset!

  • Cindy A.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    This place was truly amazing! So much room! The view was beautiful and the balcony was the best!! Weather wasn't great, so we spent most of our time either on the balcony or sitting right in front of the doors. Everything was clean and comfortable. This corner unit provided spectacular sunsets!

  • Nathan E.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Highly recommend this property! It was our first time staying on the main strip and it was super convenient to get to all the places we wanted to go. The space was perfect for our family of 6. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the views were amazing.

  • Josephine B.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    First time in 1209 an it was awesome had everything we needed ! Would definitely stay again ! Had a great wk ! Seen lots of dolphins from balcony’s great view

  • Nina K.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Everything went great, until we were leaving and the lock code changed about 9:15, I was out on the balcony and my husband could not get back in because the the code did not work. He did not have his phone and I did not hear him banging on the door.

  • Jason J.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Great views, clean, great location, everything you would want and need for a great beach vacation. Easy communication with property manager, easy check in and check out. Kitchen was stocked perfectly. Plenty of room for our group of 6.

  • Cynthia B.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    This is our fourth stay at the San Carlos Building in Gulf Shores, and this unit is our favorite. It is clean, spacious, and has excellent views. We have already booked for 2026. The furniture on the balcony and throughout the unit is fantastic and comfortable. The San Carlos Building is well-maintained, and the common areas have always been clean. The workout room was exceptional. It is an easy walk to lots of establishments. Looking forward to our return.

  • Adam S.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    Great place to stay. Comfy. We only used the master bedroom but it could accommodate more. I highly recommend this unit.

  • Cheryl T.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 26, 2024

    We especially loved the ice maker. The furniture on the patio was very comfortable and plentiful. We stay twice a year at the San Carlos and love the location. I use the gym nearly every day. Management very easy to contact. Very nice condo!

  • Denise M.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    The condo was perfect. We were thrilled with location, view of sunrise and sunset, cleanliness, and furnishings. We truly loved it!

  • Linda P.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Very nice condo, beach also beautiful, check in was super easy.

  • Tony H.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Condominium was very nice and the beach and weather were great! A trip to The Hangout for a family dinner was a lot of fun as well.

  • Helen G.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    was one of the best vacations. Place was very nice & clean. Everything was in working order.

  • Joshua Y.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    We really enjoyed this place! It’s by far the best place we’ve stayed while vacationing in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area! We stayed during the 4th of July. The view of the fireworks were breath taking. Very private and BIG balcony. Walking distance to restaurants and gift shops! I highly recommend this place! We hope to stay here again next year!

  • Sarah L.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    No complaints - we loved it!

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