Title: Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! Lakefront condo with water park and fitness centre ## Photo gallery for Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! ![Pool - Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53600000/53596300/53596296/572928ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53600000/53596300/53596296/442a21b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53600000/53596300/53596296/06d44b7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53600000/53596300/53596296/6671bd6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53600000/53596300/53596296/fbc3cdd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located just 10 minutes from Gulf Shores public beaches, Colony Club U3 is a comfortable retreat with an open living room, dining area and kitchen perfect for relaxing or cooking meals. Each of the two main suites features a queen-size bed and bathroom while the balcony offers scenic views where you can unwind with morning coffee. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms788 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! "Welcome to Colony Club #U3, a comfortable and snowbird-friendly two-bedroom, two-bath condo located in Gulf Shores, Alabama. This second-floor retreat sleeps up to six guests and offers a peaceful setting just minutes from the sugar-white beaches of the Gulf and the popular shopping outlets in Foley. With a furnished balcony overlooking the courtyard and easy access to nearby attractions, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing and convenient getaway. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to whip up a quick breakfast, beachside snack, or full dinner to enjoy with family and friends. Whether you’re dining in or heading out for the day, the kitchen provides all the tools for easy vacation living. Both bedrooms are designed as private suites, each offering a queen-sized bed and a private bathroom—ideal for couples or families who value space and comfort. The living room includes a sleeper sofa, adding flexibility for additional guests. Step out onto the balcony in the morning to sip your coffee while enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature and views of the courtyard. It’s a quiet and serene spot to begin or end your day. Colony Club at Drakes Landing offers great community amenities, including a beautiful swimming pool just steps from your door and a park-style BBQ grill with seating by the lake. It’s a wonderful place to cool off, relax, or enjoy a casual outdoor meal. When it’s time to explore, the Gulf Shores public beaches are only a short drive away, along with golf courses, local attractions and entertainment. The condo is also conveniently located near Gulf Shores, Foley, and Orange Beach sports complexes, making it a great choice for event or tournament travel. Plan your stay at Colony Club #U3 today and enjoy the perfect combination of comfort, location, and value on Alabama’s Gulf Coast! Southern’s Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in." ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Golf - Gym - Kayak - Tennis - Water park - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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: 788 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37620000/37611200/37611147/53755d62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely Beach Front Condo - Phoenix II Unit 2114 Orange Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 7.0 Good 4 reviews £435 includes taxes & fees 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=37611147&PinnedHotelID=37611147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23557300/23557221/b7149187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Club C1103 King/Qn WIFI Direct Gulf & Beach View Sleeps 4 Gulf Highlands - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.6 Exceptional 76 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=23557221&PinnedHotelID=23557221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42120000/42114800/42114763/8ea90c8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PENTHOUSE 3 BR! 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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 On-site 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 that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 4261 Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.31353%2C-87.68299&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qI6LjIIW2_jLaedWcQzEnRHgyA0=) Gulf Shores, AL #### What's nearby - Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Hangout Music Fest \- 7 min drive \- 5.6 miles - Gulf Shores Beach \- 7 min drive \- 5.8 miles - Fort Morgan Beach \- 20 min drive \- 17.8 miles - Fort Morgan \- 31 min drive \- 29.6 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Galley - ‬5 min drive - ‪Lulu's Gulf Shores - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pub 6 - ‬2 min drive - ‪El Toro Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Savanna - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! have a pool? ### Is Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach!? ### What time is check-in at Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach!? ### What time is check-out at Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach!? ### Where is Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Colony ClubU3 - Retreat Near Beach! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Ashlie M. 18 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We really enjoyed our time. ##### Ashlie M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn D. 14 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Everyone was so friendly and nice. The condo felt like home, we really had a great time and can't wait to go back! ##### Dawn D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RANDY S. 8 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property Great location, walking distance to the pool. Beach 10 minutes away. 5 minutes away from outlet mall. Great restaurants nearby. ##### RANDY S. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie D., St.Louis MIssouri 22 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect condo for all your needs This condo was very clean and close by everything. We couldn’t have asked for a better spot for our 1st stay in the area. It fit our needs perfectly. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Stephanie D. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### William R. 30 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice 2 bedroom Perfect size for our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids). I liked that this property was in the back and close to the pool. We stayed for 11 nights for baseball tournaments and had a great time. ##### William R. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heyward J. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property looked nice and just as advertised They were doing some remodeling at the complex by replacing siding on the buildings, which threw us off at first. However, the inside of the property was just as advertised in the pictures, which was an absolute relief. We enjoyed our time at the property. ##### Heyward J. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Melba P. 13 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better use of tv All was good except tv don’t really like Direct tv .alao better info for good restaurants. ##### Melba P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela W. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Value Our unit apartment was wonderful. Cute, clean and had everything we needed. We were right next to the softball field complexes. The pool was great, but the lawn maintenance was not the best. I think you need to update the property photos, as the complex is under construction right now and many units are being worked on. Plus, the picture of the Colony Club sign on VRBO is misleading because that is at another entrance that did not lead to our units. Other than that, we enjoyed our unit and it was great! ##### Angela W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 15 Aug 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location The location of the condo was so close to everything! It was our first time to Gulf Shores, and it did not disappoint! Communication with the property manager was super easy and very prompt. Check in and check out were made simple. My biggest complaint is the cleanliness of the condo it definitely needs a good deep cleaning, I don’t want to pay a cleaning fee and have cob webs everywhere and filthy area rugs. The other complaint is the kitchen supplies, the reason we rented a condo was the fact we could cook meals at home..well there was one frying pan, and one sauce pan, so it was almost impossible to cook with the limited utensils. Besides my few complaints, our vacation was very nice! The pool was great, the beaches are beautiful, the complex was quiet and everyone was very friendly. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy K. 6 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Vacay EVER!!!! The condo was just what the doctor ordered!! The place was beautiful and very "homey" . There were 5 of us that stayed comfortably and relaxed after playing ball all day in Foley!! ##### amy K. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. 13 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing vacation Everything was very nice we had a small issue with a wasp nest which was taken care of immediately we will definitely stay here again ##### Heather B. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Morgan C. 24 Jun 2021 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### It was okAy It was an okay place to stay. Don’t know that I’d stay there again ##### Morgan C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. 11 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Great quiet location, still close enough to everything you would want to do. Had issue with washer, but other then that we enjoyed our stay. Kids enjoyed it as well. Thanks ##### David W. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob A. 23 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Location This condo was very comfortable with everything we needed. It is located in a quiet complex within close proximity to everything you may want to do. We will definitely return next year! ##### Bob A. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessie S. 9 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! The condo was great. It was clean and very spacious for our family. The property manager was always available when we had questions. We were here for a softball tournament and the location of the condo was half way to the field and the beach. Will definitely be back! ##### Jessie S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea H. 14 Jul 2020 #### Best Girl’s trip ever Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was absolutely stunning made you feel at home immediately upon arrival. It was clean and any issues were quickly repaired. It had all of the appliances you would need to prepare meals. The AC was arctic which was definitely needed. I plan on visiting again and this would be my only option to stay. Loved it!!! ##### Andrea H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Karen W. 18 Jun 2020 #### GULF VACATION Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: ONLY PROLEM WAS CHARED FOR A AMOUNT WE WERE NOT AWARE OF. HAD TO GET STRAIGHTENED OUT. ##### Karen W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020 ---