Things are different at the beach ~~~ ️ Come enjoy the breeze!

Gulf Shores, Alabama
$387 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Condo

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Ocean Reef, Gulf Shores, Alabama! Enjoy your stay at Ocean Reef 901, a unique three-story beachfront townhome situated in the southeastern corner of the Ocean Reef complex. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom property boasts 1,600 square feet and offers direct access to 200 feet of private white sand beach. This low-density complex, with only 45 units, ensures a serene and family-friendly environment. What's special The unit spans all three floors, offering exclusivity with no unit above or below.

Inside, the first floor comprises a full kitchen, dining area, living room, and a half bath. The second floor hosts the master bedroom with a King bed, TV, and a private bath, along with a second bedroom featuring a Queen bed, TV, and a full bath, plus a washer and dryer. The third floor offers a Full bed, and an added delight—a Jacuzzi tub! The living room also provides a Queen sofa sleeper for extra guests. The well-furnished kitchen is equipped with appliances and dishes, so you only need to bring groceries.
After the offseason due to Hurricane Sally, Ocean Reef has upgraded to high-speed WIFI, improved cable, and updated pool furniture. Grills are available in the pool area (first come, first served).

Located at the heart of Gulf Shores, just a short four-block walk from the Hangout and numerous shopping and dining options, this unit is rapidly becoming a popular family destination in the area.
Winter Season bookings (January and February) require a 60-day minimum stay for reservations made before October 1st. Reservations made after October 1st range between three or seven nights, based on unit specifications.
Please note: The Jacuzzi tub on the third floor is currently out of service, awaiting a part.

Additional Information:
Parking Passes are required, available upon arrival or by contacting the office. Only two parking passes per reservation are permitted for a maximum of two cars. Linens are provided but bring your beach towels. A 'starter set' of essentials is included in the reservation.
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Professionally managed by Poole & Associates,
adhering to policies requiring renters to be at least 25 years old, provide a photo ID at check-in, and abide by a no smoking and no pets policy. A camera is installed for security and insurance purposes at the entry door.
Contact for monthly 'Snowbird' rates available from November through February.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • 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) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Shane G.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    At 4:50pm—after the 3:00pm check-in—I still had no check-in instructions while halfway through an 18-hour drive. Despite a texting glitch, the main issue was the lack of communication. I contacted the host through the VRBO app, booking chat, and phone number with no response. Had I not stopped to resolve it myself, we may not have had access when arriving late at night. This appears to be a strict 9am–5pm operation with slow or no responses.Upon arrival, the home had a strong musty/moldy odor. The keypad was corroded, the stair carpet heavily stained, and the door frame broken with the deadbolt barely secured. Maintenance later dropped off a DampRid, which did nothing. I reduced the odor myself after days of running the HVAC.The home needs significant updates: damaged trim and cabinets, moldy and deteriorating master bath ceiling, patio screens and shower door that don’t slide, very small showers, nails sticking up on the deck, and only one shower can be used at a time. The pool was not disclosed as unheated until check-in.This property may be fine for some but is not accurately represented. I did not get what I expected or paid for.Positives: Location, location, location.

  • Shelley H.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    We loved the home everything you could need was available and being on the beach was just perfect. Only thing that would have been better was the beds the mattresses were very uncomfortable. Either new mattress or maybe some very plush toppers would help

  • Anthony F.

    Submitted May 3, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    No complaints.

  • Mallory R.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    This property was in a great location and clean. The parking is one of the better options at this complex with side by side parking. We had everything we needed. They were easy to communicate with and very helpful! The condo could use some updating, and the complex could do better to keep the beach access from becoming an entrance for the public to sneak through; we have always loved Ocean Reef for the low crowd, but this time we watched many walk across the street and onto the beach.

  • Robyn B.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2024

    Stayed Apr 1, 2024

    Everything was described as advertised. Location was great!! And being just steps away from the beach with kids is a huge plus! Hope to visit again.

  • Jamie L.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2023

    Stayed Jul 23, 2023

    The location made up for a lot of the shortcomings but I expected more for what we paid. We had dirty sheets, dirty towels, broken eyelet burner, no hot water for jacuzzi tub (known problem by owner but they don’t have the part to fix it yet and we weren’t told until after we put in a work order), broken pans, mattresses uncomfortable and could feel the springs, caulked on microwave handle and numerous deferred maintenance items throughout the home. The manager was very friendly and responsive and the cleaning crew came back to change sheets. When we booked we could see the home was outdated but it was in worse condition than expected.

  • Tracy H.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2023

    Stayed Jul 2, 2022

    This was perfect for our family. Right on the beach and close to restaurants and shopping. I would love to stay here again!

  • Robert H.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2022

    Stayed Sep 6, 2022

    Can’t beat the location, right on the beach and close to everything. Pool was also nice and clean. The condo itself is in need of general upkeep and updating. The master bath shower door was hard to slide and felt like it was coming off the tracks. There is also sheet rock tape falling off the ceiling in the master bath. Very small kitchen with just enough room for one person at a time to work in. Missing a cabinet door in the kitchen. The condo also has 2 dedicated parking spots assigned to it but had to purchase a second parking pass which made no sense except another way to get a little extra money out of you.

  • Brook W.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2022

    Stayed Aug 6, 2022

    Excellent location and direct access to the beach. Townhome itself is outdated and in need of some upkeep and repairs. For 3400/wk expected would be nicer. Location makes up for alot though

  • Dave S.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2022

    Stayed Jun 25, 2022

    You could not ask for better location. We had to wait on the cleaning crew, and they shared with us the previous renters trashed the place. Even with that said the condo was clean, and quite comfortable. There are many basic upkeeps that I feel that should be tended to, but it did not take away from our stay. We enjoyed our time, and I would recommend to anyone!

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