Perched on the 5th floor of a low-density Gulf Shores complex, The Whaler D5 offers luxurious accommodations with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico. Relax in an outdoor pool, unwind in a spacious living space or enjoy meals at the grilling area with picnic tables.
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8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Entire condo
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81015 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life
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.
PARKING The price of one parking pass is included in your total. To purchase a 2nd pass, you must contact our office before arrival
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.
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.
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
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not 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
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.
About the area
Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
What time is check-in at The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life located?
Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Orange Beach Beaches and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 15 minutes.
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The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life Reviews
Reviews
Very good
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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!
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amanda S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Allyson S.
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
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