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San Carlos - 501 - Gulf Shores

4.9
  1. United States
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  3. Alabama
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  5. Gulf Shores
8 guests
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1568 Sqft
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San Carlos 501-High-End Luxury-Beachfront-2 Free Beach Chairs w/Umbrella

🌅 Prime Location:
Spacious corner unit on the 5th floor of San Carlos, offering stunning beachfront views.

🏖️ 2 Complimentary Beach Chairs and 1 Umbrella with set up:
Unlike most properties, the owners have paid in advance for two beach chairs and one umbrella through the Beach Service. No stress of carrying your chairs and umbrella. You just walk to the beach and chairs will be set up for you! (seasonal through October).

📺 Spacious Living Area:
Relax and entertain in the generously sized living area, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic Gulf of Mexico views.

🍳 Fully-Equipped Kitchen:
Prepare delicious meals in the well-appointed kitchen, complete with all necessary culinary essentials.

🍴 Dining Options:
Enjoy dining at the (6) six-person dining table or at the kitchen bar, which offers seating for (3) three additional guests.

🥃 Separate Wet Bar:
Conveniently located wet bar with a stand-alone ice maker and sink.

👑 Primary Bedroom:
Retreat to the primary bedroom, featuring a king-size bed, flat-screen TV, private balcony with Gulf views, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a walk-in tiled shower and separate jetted tub.

🛌 Guest Rooms:
The second guest room offers two full-size beds, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination. The third bedroom features a queen-size bed.

🧼 In-Unit Laundry:
Enjoy the convenience of in-unit full washer and dryer for effortless laundry care.

⚡ Stay Connected:
High-speed Wi-Fi keeps you connected with 100+mbps

👪 Family-Friendly and Smoke-Free:
Ideal for families seeking a comfortable and smoke-free vacation.

🏊 On-Site Amenities:
Take advantage of the zero-entry pool, fitness center, sauna, and designated BBQ grill area at San Carlos.

🍃 Relaxation and Recharge:
Escape the hustle and bustle and unwind in this beautiful beachfront condo, where you can reconnect, recharge, and enjoy a stress-free vacation.



✍ IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:

🏝️ Additional Perk! Two (2) Complimentary Beach Chairs with 1 Umbrella included with Rental! (seasonal through October).
🔞 You must be 25 years of age to book condo. ID must match name on rental agreement.
📝 Rental agreement must be signed upon booking this property.
🧺 Condo comes with basic essentials such as linens, bath towels, hand towels, hair dryer, etc.
🧴 The following STARTER SUPPLIES are provided:
- One roll of toilet paper for each restroom
- Bar of soap per bathroom
- One travel sized shampoo per bathroom
- One travel sized conditioner per bathroom
- Make-up removers per bathroom
- Single sized dish liquid
- Single sized dish washing detergent pack
- Single use laundry washing detergent
- Two large trash bags
- Small trash bag for each bathroom
- Roll of Paper towels
❌ Beach towels are not provided.
🆔 You must provide a Valid ID at Check in that matches the name on the Rental Agreement and Check in Letter.
🎫 Wristbands are free and claimed on the 3rd floor between the hours of 9am – 1am
🔹 Outside of those hours, guests should simply stop by the 3rd floor the morning after their arrival without penalty or issue.
🚫 NO parties/events. NO smoking/vaping allowed - this includes inside the unit and outside on the balcony.
🚮 TRASH CHUTES: located at the end of each walkway (i.e. every floor has an east and west trash chute near the ’01 and ’09 units).
🐶 PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
🚗 Parking passes are $60 each
- Passes are purchased on the 3rd floor (either at the front desk or via the kiosk located in the counter for after hour use).
- Guests are welcome to purchase their parking pass prior to arrival by visiting the San Carlos parking page link which we will provide upon confirmation of your booking.
- Max three (3) parking passes is allowed.
- For the vehicle with 1st or 2nd pass, you can park anywhere except the Second Floor Garage.
- All 3rd Passes can be used ONLY toward the overflow lot.
- Vehicles with storage racks and/or hitches mounted to front or rear of the vehicles must park in the overflowing parking lot
- Snowbirds may be charged a different price for a monthly stay.
- Parking Pass Rates are determined by the HOA and are subject to change at any time without notice.
🛑 No RV's, buses, trailers, and tow-along vehicles
🛑 GUEST CAN NOT PARK ON THE 2ND FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE
🛑 Any vehicle violating any of the above mentioned parking rules and regulations will be towed at the vehicle owner's expense.

ACTIVITIES AROUND:

🌊 Beaches: Lighthouse Condominium has private beach access, but you can also visit the Public Beaches In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
🔹Branyon Beach Access
🔹Gulf Shores 4th, 5th, 6th, 10th, 12th and 13th Street Public Beaches
🔹Lagoon Pass Beach

🏄 Water Sports:
Gulf Shores is a popular destination for water sports, and there are many companies that offer rentals for jet skis, kayaks, paddleboards, and more.
You can also go parasailing, dolphin watching, or fishing.
🔹 Orange Beach Cat Boat Tours
🔹 Perdido Beach Services
🔹 WildNative Tours

🍺 Flora-Bama:
Known for its live music, festive atmosphere, and beautiful views of the Gulf.

🎡 The Wharf:
Popular entertainment complex with shops, restaurants, bars, and a marina.
There is often live music at The Wharf, and there are also a number of events held here throughout the year, such as festivals and art shows.
🔹Attractions:
- Ferris Wheel
- Wharf Express Train
- Spectra Laser Light Experience

🚵 Gulf State Park:
Sprawling park that offers hiking, biking, fishing, birding, paddling and camping.
The park also has a nature center and a beach.

🎭 OWA:
OWA is a new entertainment complex in Foley, Alabama, that is just a short drive from Orange Beach.
OWA has a water park, amusement park, miniature golf course, and more.

🎣 Fishing:
Orange Beach is a great place to go fishing, both inshore and offshore.
There are many charter fishing companies that offer trips for a variety of fish, including redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and mahi-mahi.

⛳ Golfing:
🔹 Lost Key Golf Club
🔹 Orange Beach Golf Center & Driving Range
🔹 Gulf Shores Golf Club
🔹 Craft Farms Golf Club - Cotton Creek

🛒 Shopping:
🔹 Tanger Outlet Center
🔹The Market at Orange Beach

WHY THIS PROPERTY?

🌅 Prime Location:
Enjoy stunning beachfront views and easy access to the beach from this prime location.

🏝️ Beachfront Amenities:
Enjoy two complimentary beach chairs and an umbrella during your stay (seasonal through October).

🛌 Spacious Accommodations:
The condominium features spacious units with comfortable living areas, well-equipped kitchens, and private bedrooms for a comfortable stay.

🏊 On-Site Amenities:
Take advantage of the on-site amenities, including a zero-entry pool, fitness center, sauna, and BBQ grill area.

👪 Family-Friendly:
The condominium is ideal for families, seeking for a smoke-free, safe and comfortable environment for all ages.

🍃 Relaxation and Recharge:
Escape the hustle and bustle and unwind in the peaceful surroundings of San Carlos. Enjoy the beautiful views, soak up the sun, and recharge your batteries.

📍 Convenient Location:
San Carlos is conveniently located near various attractions, restaurants, and shops, making it easy to explore the area.

GETTING AROUND:

👣 Walking:
The condo complex itself is walkable. You can easily get to your condo unit, the pool, and the beach on foot.

🚲 Biking:
If you're feeling more adventurous, you can rent a bike and explore the area.
🔹 Beach Bike Rentals Orange Beach: Mon - Sun: 9am-5pm
🔹 Pedego Electric Bikes Orange Beach: Tues - Sat: 9am-5pm

🚗 Rental Cars:
Renting a car is a great option if you want to explore the surrounding area. There are many rental car companies located in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
🔹 Guardian Rent A Car: M-F: 8am - 5pm | Sat: 9am - 12pm | Sun: Closed
🔹 Gulf Coast Rental Co.: Mon - Sun: 10am - 6:30pm
🔹 Enterprise Rent-A-Car: M-F: 8am - 5pm | Sat: 9am - 12pm | Sun: Closed

🚕 Ride Sharing:
Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available in Gulf Shores
🔹 Coast Cab: operates in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley, Perdido Key, Pensacola Airport
🔹 Uber and Lyft ride-sharing app/services are also available in Gulf Shores. This can be a great option if you need to get somewhere quickly and don't want to deal with the hassle of parking.
🔹 Traffic can be heavy especially during peak season and ride apps booking may take time so be sure to allow extra time for travel.

Sleeping configuration

Primary Bedroom

1 king bed

Guest Room 1

2 double beds

Guest Room 2

1 queen bed

What this place offers

30 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Balcony
Patio
High Speed Internet
Smart TV
TV
Satellite/Cable TV

Shared spaces

Shared Fitness Room/Gym
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Nearby activities

10 Activities
Surfing
Deepsea fishing
Pier fishing
Wind surfing
Golf
Swimming
Fishing
Bird Watching

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

Parking Included

Meet the Host

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Angela M

Host

English, German
Our team at Beach Life Vacation Rentals are committed to provide you with professional, competent and an exceptional high level of customer service. If you are looking for a memorable vacation on the Alabama Gulf Coast, we at Beach Life Vacation Rentals would love to help make that happen. We look forward to providing you with all your travel needs and accommodations here at the Beach.
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4PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
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Standard
Max Guests
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Min Age
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