Gulf Shores beach and pier from the Saltwater Sanctuary balcony

Gulf Shores Beach Guide

Saltwater Sanctuary

Welcome to your home away from home. Panoramic Gulf views, a beachfront corner condo, and everything you need for the perfect stay.

Check-in

4:00 PM CT

Check-out

10:00 AM

WiFi

Password on fridge

Parking

2 passes included

Arrival & Departure

Arriving

  • Check-in 4:00 PM CT. Your unique door code arrives by email and text by 4:00 PM on check-in day.
  • Parking: two parking passes are included with your reservation.
  • Cleaning issues must be reported within 12–18 hours of check-in.

Before you leave (by 10:00 AM)

No need to strip the beds — they can be left unmade.

Passcodes

Beach gate

1936

Pool, hot tub & sauna (Level 2)

L2 · 3 · 3 · 7 · 8

Press elevator buttons slowly

Door & WiFi

Door code is sent by 4 PM on arrival day. WiFi password is on the fridge.

The Property

Living room
Living room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Primary bedroom
Primary bedroom
Bunk room
Bunk room

The Colonnades — a direct beachfront, west-corner condo with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and over 2,100 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling Gulf views, a gourmet kitchen, and a wet bar with a 100 lb. ice maker.

527 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

King

Primary Bedroom

Gulf-front, balcony access, large closet, double vanity, free-standing tub, walk-in shower

2 sets Twin-over-Queen bunks

Bunk Room

Custom bunk room with private bathroom

King

Guest Bedroom 2

North balcony access, private bathroom

King

Guest Bedroom 3

North balcony access, large closet, bathroom

Amenities

In the condo

  • Kitchen: K-cup + 12-cup coffee makers, toaster, blender, crockpot
  • Wet bar: sink and 100 lb. ice maker
  • WiFi: complimentary — password on the fridge

At the resort

  • Pool & hot tub
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna (2nd floor restrooms)
  • Charcoal & gas grills (behind parking)
  • Beach access via boardwalk
  • Trash chute on every floor

Starter supplies

We stock enough for your first night: soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, plus paper towels, laundry and dishwasher detergent, dish soap and trash bags. Please bring or buy more for the rest of your stay — daily housekeeping isn't provided.

House & Beach Rules

Sea turtle season: May 1 – Oct 31

Close the blinds and dim the lights after sunset so hatchlings aren't disoriented.

No smoking or vaping

Not allowed in the unit or on the balcony. Minimum $500 fine.

Quiet hours

10:00 PM – 8:00 AM.

Keep doors closed with A/C on

Open sliders can freeze the unit; guests pay any service fees.

Don't touch fire sprinklers

Guests are responsible for any damage from tampering.

No wet clothes on furniture

Chlorine and salt bleach the fabric.

Towels

Don't take unit linens to the pool or beach, and don't hang items from the balcony.

Rinse off sand

Please rinse feet and gear before entering the building.

Clear the beach nightly

Tents, chairs, umbrellas and toys must be removed before sunset.

Troubleshooting

Eat & Explore

Breakfast

Parlor Donuts

Best donuts — order ahead online

Casual

Nonna's Pizza

NY style — best in Gulf Shores

Coastal Orange Beach

Right on the beach

The Catch

Gulf seafood across from the public beach

Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Riverfront oysters, seafood & steaks in Bon Secour

Upscale Seafood

Zeke's Restaurant

Try the cobia! Book on OpenTable

Cobalt the Restaurant

Arrive early — limited parking

Dessert

Mythic Beach Banana Bar

Frozen bananas & dipped treats by the beach

Need Help?

Call the office — (251) 202-3211

General questions, maintenance, or cleaning issues. For emergencies, dial 911.

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