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The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life

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A beach with numerous umbrellas and people. - The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life (Gulf Shores)
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a round coffee table, and a balcony with a view. - The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life (Gulf Shores)
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting. - The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life (Gulf Shores)
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a dresser, and a window with curtains. - The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life (Gulf Shores)
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a white fence and a building with balconies. - The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life (Gulf Shores)
Consider a stay at The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life and take advantage of golfing on-site, a water park and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this condo. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life

  • Welcome to The Whaler D5, a luxurious 3-bedroom, 2-bath Gulf-front condo that promises an unforgettable holiday 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 holiday. 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 washing machine 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 travelling 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 holiday.

    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 personalised 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 washing machines with our select, EPA-approved detergents to ensure complete sanitation. Liquid Life also follows specialised 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.

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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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Orange Beach Tennis Center, or consider a night out at The Hangout. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A directional signpost with multiple signs pointing to various destinations such as Beach Pavilion, Orange Beach, Forest Pavilion, and others.
    Gulf State Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Three people sitting on a red bean bag on a sandy beach with a stage and green lights in the background.
    Hangout Music Fest
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A sign reading "Clyde Shores" with palm trees and a beach in the background.
    Gulf Shores Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to Gulf State Park Pier with a signboard.
    Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with a long sandy beach, a pier extending into the ocean, and high-rise buildings.
    Orange Beach Beaches
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hangout
    3 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner
    19 min walk
  • The Catch
    3 min drive
  • Pink Pony Pub
    3 min drive
  • Picnic Beach
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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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Reviews

The Whaler D5 by Liquid Life Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice apartment, not too crowded building. Easy access to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

We brought our kids and grand kids for a long weekend it was great. Beach right out the door. Perfect for families
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

We had 10 of us the place. They took care all our needs and had a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Holiday

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Great location, nice condo. Only issue we had was with property elevator not working but other than that it is a very clean condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach trip 24

Great corner property and balcony view of the beach. Really enjoyed sitting out there looking at the ocean. Plenty of room on the inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gulf shores

We loved it our bathtubs wouldn't drain but other then that it was great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vaca Mode

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls getaway

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July trip!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Penthouse vacay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It had a great view and beach access was fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, it was a good stay. It had all the necessities that we needed. The only negative thing I’d have to say is that on our arrival day, I don’t think the floor was mopped very well as there was sand still on the floor more in some places than others. Our bare feet were also black from the floor before we went to bed that night because the floor wasn’t cleaned properly. Other than that, no other complaints here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The room had previous damage to kitchen sink about to fall out of the counter top. They sent a text prior to arrival advising to be careful with it and someone would be by to repair. No one ever showed up. Over all it was ok place with a great view. Could use some repairs and updating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Eleanor did not work. When I called in to liquid life HOA kept telling them it was fixed. Liquid life placed us in a different condo, the beach club, which was amazing. I will not book at the whaler again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was nice, small complex which I liked. Could use an overhaul on some paining of doors and trim. Beds comfortable. Dryer doesn’t work well at all and no hangers in closets. Would I stay there again, yes but have stayed at much nicer places in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The view was the best thing about this property, it was amazing! The property is old and outdated. There were stains on walls, two of the tvs in the bedrooms didn’t work, stains in the master bathroom tub, the mirror in the master bath was hard to see thru, the dryer had to run through two cycles for clothes to be dried and the elevator had a strong smell of burnt oil and made loud noises with each use. The property was in a great location. Close to many restaurants and activities. The beach was great. We did not reach out to property management, just made due with what we had.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

The property is amazing! Super close to everything you could need!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cant beat it. No hastle like the large condos

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Amazing
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As expected.

Was as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

vacation

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024