Title: Island Winds West by ALBVR Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=42585667&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Island Winds West by ALBVR On beach with outdoor pool, near Gulf State Park ## Photo gallery for Island Winds West by ALBVR ![Condo, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Beachfront (875) | Balcony - Island Winds West by ALBVR (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42590000/42585700/42585667/8e0d389d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Condo, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Beachfront (875) | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Island Winds West by ALBVR (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42590000/42585700/42585667/c7465632.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Beach View (271) | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player - Island Winds West by ALBVR (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42590000/42585700/42585667/52e69b67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Beach View (271) | Balcony view - Island Winds West by ALBVR (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42590000/42585700/42585667/f3fe7b66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Condo, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Beachfront (875) | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Island Winds West by ALBVR (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42590000/42585700/42585667/b5f0a7c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies Close to Gulf Shores Beach, Island Winds West by ALBVR has plenty to offer. 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[Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores.dx603078) [View more Holiday homes in Gulf Shores](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores-Private-Holiday-Homes.d603078-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C30.24673%2C-87.69543&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=X2SQQdOrvGIvQPCyHgVQEG5rtYg=) 407 West Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 ### What's nearby - ![Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097624/2652f9ba-1a48-4359-ac9e-3306e9cdfb28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf Shores Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Gulf State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097626/54585ff1-f97b-40d5-8938-1c1e036694b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf State Park 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![GulfShores_WatervilleUSA_6097646-06](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097646/ecb75aac-ba4f-4847-9411-7e0da330a38e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waterville USA 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Hangout Music Fest 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Wade Ward Nature Park 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) 67 min drive ### Restaurants - The Hangout 10 min walk - The Catch 3 min walk - The Happy Pappy Coffee House 4 min drive - Sunliner Diner 11 min walk - De Soto's Seafood Kitchen 8 min walk ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Island Winds West by ALBVR On beach with outdoor pool, near Gulf State Park An outdoor pool, self parking and a children's pool are available at this holiday home. All 3 individually decorated homes feature free WiFi and DVD players. Guests will find kitchens with fridges, ovens, stovetops and microwaves. Island Winds West by ALBVR offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. 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Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Furnished balcony ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Things to do - Children's pool ### 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 - 3 units - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Access code, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay (for stays between 21 May and 24 May) We have included all charges provided to us by the property. The mandatory general deposit is charged only during Hangout Music Festival dates in May each year. ### Optional extras - Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 50 per stay (in/out privileges) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property 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 Island Winds West by ALBVR Gulf Shores Island Winds West by ALBVR Private vacation home Island Winds West by ALBVR Private vacation home Gulf Shores ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Island Winds West by ALBVR have a pool? ### Is Island Winds West by ALBVR pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Island Winds West by ALBVR? ### What time is check-in at Island Winds West by ALBVR? ### What time is check-out at Island Winds West by ALBVR? ### Where is Island Winds West by ALBVR located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Island Winds West by ALBVR Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Amenities ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Amenities The room was clean. Had the essentials. There was a closet with a few beach chairs and umbrellas. However, we did not discover this until we already purchased some (we left ours in the closet since we could not pack them back in the plane). The balcony was great with a decent view. No issues. ##### Brittany Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alania 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication The location was excellent! On the beach! All directions needed was included in the introductory email. It’s an older apartment set but it was clean and very nice. ##### Alania Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### CHARLES 14 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Liked that it was on the beach & had a balcony. I liked that it had a washer and dryer. Had problem with toilet & TV they were quick to come & fix these. The place looked clean, but if you walked from the front door the soles of your feet were black by the time you got to the balcony. If you like to cook this is NOT the place for you. Hand mixer with no beaters. No cookie sheet. Didn’t even have large drinking glasses just juice size & 1 cup size. There were dirty dishes & silverware in the cabinets. It says sleeps 4, but the only room with privacy is the bathroom. I would not stay here with more than 2\. There is a barn door in the bedroom, but it won’t stay closed. Condo is located by the elevator and the front door opens into the bedroom. This means you are trying to sleep near the elevator. I had to get ear plugs to sleep. I didn’t like that you had to pay a $45 parking fee. ##### CHARLES Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara 8 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Room very comfortable for 2 people. Perfect view of the beach. ##### Tamara Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wanda 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication We wnjoyed our stay and hope to come next year. ##### Wanda Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Christopher 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Room pics online showed beach front. The balcony view was of the other building in the complex. We could see the ocean from our balcony but calling this specific room beach front is quite misleading. ##### Christopher Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### holly 4 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication very good stay except for a little raain.room was real nice ##### holly Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Donna 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Great and easy access to the beautiful beach. Excellent restaurants nearby. Work has been done to the outside of the property but inside could use more updating. ##### Donna Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Katie 18 Nov 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication Location was great, place was ok. Not super clean. ##### Katie Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### TABBITHA 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Amenities Disliked: Communication It was nice being close to the beach, disappointed that we could not take showers just baths, this was not listed anywhere. ##### TABBITHA Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sheila 27 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication Okay for the price ##### Sheila Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Phillip 21 May 2024 Liked: Amenities, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Property was right next door to the hangout festival was the only good thing. Well, that and the pool on the East building. Condo was extremely dated, like 50 years dated. For the high nightly rental rate, you would think the owner could afford to have the floors fixed, new furniture, new cabinets, better wifi, bathrooms updated or anything really. ##### Phillip Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer 18 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Was not aware that the office is actually located at Island Winds East. A security guard had to show me where to go. That should be included in the check-in information. The ceiling fan in the bedroom did not work, so I called about it. I did get a call back, but the problem was not resolved before we left. I was told a new ceiling fan would need to be installed, but it had not been done when we left. I appreciated the call back and the update once maintenance had been in to check on what was needed. We did actually meet the owners of the unit and they were nice enough to bring a fan, a new fan at that, for us to use. We left that fan there with the box that it came in. Loved having the icemaker in the freezer... we like our drinks ice cold! The balcony was our favorite place to be! We did have to buy salt and pepper, which we left on the stove when we left. The first day, our eggs were bland without salt and pepper. I found it odd there was not at least salt and pepper there for us to use. Wonderful trip, great place to stay! No complaints. ##### Jennifer Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Melanie 8 Aug 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness #### Condo from hell!!!!! Condo #271\. I have stayed in condos several times in the gulf shores/orange beach area and this particular one has to be the filthiest one I have ever stayed in. Unfortunately this trip was a last minute emergency trip for a family member’s funeral therefore we had to book this one due to our budget and being the only one available for the days needed for our visit. I’m really not sure where to start but I did take a video upon check in and noticed mold in both bathrooms all along the showers and pulled the toilet tank lids off and discovered something that I have never seen in my life so bad!!!! Housekeeping here is awful. The accumulation of mold had to take place over months of neglect. Dirty dishes were put away with clean dishes. Light fixtures did not work. All the door and drawer handles were broken. There was so much lint in the laundry room closet that would start a fire with just a spark. The master bed frame was broken. Air filters has so much dirt in them they haven’t been cleaned for months. ##### Melanie Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred 15 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Clean and good view of the beach walking distance to main strip. ##### Fred Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Joseph 2 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The location is perfect, the room this year however wasn’t. I spent 10 years in the Army and slept on softer cots. The mattresses had to be at least 10 years old in both rooms. I’m sure that a property that is booked year around for around 1400 a week, new mattresses wouldn’t be out of reach. Our children couldn’t even sleep on them. If you’re going to book room 271, be sure to bring air mattresses, or walk so much during the day that you just pass out wherever you land. ##### Joseph Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### James 9 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property was well maintained and clean. The room was nice and kitchen was well stocked with all necessities. Great view of and access to beach. ##### James Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 8 Sept 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness Floor was not clean in condo. Rat pellets in king size bed and under kitchen table. Beds were not comfortable. Dishes were not clean from prior guest. Pool easily accessible. Beach view from side of building. Washer and dryer makes a lot of racket. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ashley 3 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Didnt want to come home! My mother, my 13 year old son and myself stayed here for 3 nights and we enjoyed the comfort and location so much we extended our stay. There was an amazing Italian restaurant that delivered, beach front ,all shopping and attractions nearby. There were elevators which were a relief being 6 months pregnant and the place was clean, every detail thought of for the perfect home away from home. Cable and wifi perfect, my son travels with his PC and had his own room with bathroom. Property manager was easily accessible and prompt via email or phone when decided to extend our stay and we truly cannot wait to return! Thank you!!! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/A810A54009E967F54DBF73424A61D75112CB01511630709725478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### ashley Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 25 Jul 2021 Liked: Amenities Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication If you plan to stay in Gulf Shores AL. DO NOT. I repeat DO NOT book at Island Winds! I had to clean our condo upon arrival, it was nasty. I even had to launder the bedspreads and matching pillow cases. The pics do not depict exactly how nasty this place was. They also do not give you pertinent information such as if you stay in the West building you have to park on that side and vice versa for the East building even though it is the same damn place. If you do they will ticket you and have your vehicle towed and if your lot is full you have to park down the road even though you paid $25 plus tax for your parking permit. In the words of a fellow vacationer we met there "The place is a \*\*\*\*hole." The only positive was the view. The bed was hard and the pillows were harder but you also didn't want to use the pullout couch because it was disgusting. There were candy wrappers on the shelf of the coffee table and trash, dirt, sand, etc under the beds, couches, coffee table, end tables. The trim had fingerprints and nasty crap all over them not to mention crap on the walls that I do not want to know what it was. The floors were sand covered which is normal since you are on the beach however the floors weren't even mopped. Needless to say we left the condo cleaner than it was when we arrived. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 25 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Elevator was down, but other than that no complaints. Like that it is In walking distance of several restaurants and shops. Would stay there again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Jun 2021 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I loved that the property was on the beach. The pool was wonderful. The staff was very friendly. I didn't like the mold over the shower in the bathroom. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Travon 5 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Good location The condo was nice and clean its in a good location walking distance to stores and restaurants the only thing i didn't like was they just give you one parking past to park on the property had to park one car down the street and while unloading the car the security guard see us unloading the car and as soon as we went upstairs to put our stuff up he put a tickets on the car talking about will be towed if not move cause it wasn't no parking pass on it you could have came and told me that you was right there watching me unloading the car and didnt give mectime to come back and move it but other then that i will stay here again ##### Travon Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim 2 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Thanks for everything! It was great. I’ll be back soon. ##### Kim Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 15 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness It's a ok Hotel but like being at home because nothing is furnished would be nice to have towels refurnished so constantly not have to do laundry ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ---