Shipwatch B301

The people at Luxury Coastal Vacations were incredible - very responsive, answered all my questions, responded to issues as they were presented.
As far as Shipwatch B301, the condo itself needs some "sprucing up". At least one mattress really needs to be changed as do most of the pillows. The kitchen was sparsely stocked in the knives and cooking utensil departments. We did a lot of cooking in the condo and there were so storage containers at all in the condo. Most of the shelves on the refrigerator door were missing parts and were therefore unusable. The refrigerator itself was insufficient for the size of this condo and did not provide any assurance the food was staying cold enough. There is a separate ice maker in this unit which is a nice luxury while at the beach, but it could not keep up with the eight people we had in this unit.
We loved this area and enjoyed the nice large balcony. The layout of the condo was excellent and conducive to the number of people in it.

- Posted: 9/18/2025

Thank you, Denise, for your 5-star review. We’re glad our team was responsive and that you enjoyed the area, the large balcony, and the condo layout. We appreciate the detailed feedback about Shipwatch B301 — we’re sorry the mattresses, pillows, and kitchen supplies didn’t meet your expectations. We shared your notes with our housekeeping and maintenance teams so they can inspect and address the mattresses and pillows, restock knives, utensils, and storage containers, repair the refrigerator door shelves, and evaluate the refrigerator and ice maker capacity for larger groups. We hope to host you again. ~Sunny regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

We love Perdido Key due to the relatively low amount of people there yet with proximity to Pensacola and Orange Beach/Gulf Shores so to find a place right on the beach was amazing! The space is as big as it appears in photos and was more than enough for our group of 6. In fact, we joked that could have easily brought another family along.
Some observations:
Even though it was on the third floor and no elevator, all of our group had no problem with it. In fact, it was easier than navigating traffic at an elevator.
We brought our own beach towels which is a good tip from another review.
The fitness center is across the street in the Riverside building. We looked at it and passed.
We used the beach service (Perdido Beach Service) which was good. You can book on location but they have a limit on number of beach chairs they can put out, it might be helpful to reserve ahead. We were short on chairs just the first day and all good after.
Unit has drip and Keurig coffee makers.

- Posted: 7/30/2025

Thank you, Carter, for your 5-star rating. We're glad you appreciated the peaceful Perdido Key location with easy access to nearby areas and found the space roomy for your group. Your tips about the stairs, beach towels, and beach service are helpful for future guests. It's good to hear you enjoyed the coffee makers as well. We look forward to welcoming you again. ~Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

We had a wonderful stay! The condo was exactly as pictured. We had plenty of space for our group and the location was perfect. Often times the beaches are crowded in this area, but that was not the case here. We really enjoyed the easy beach and pool access. I will definitely recommend choosing this condo and hope to stay here again!

- Posted: 6/29/2025

Thank you, Maggie, for your kind review. We're pleased the spacious condo, perfect location, and easy access to the beach and pool contributed to your wonderful stay. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again. ~Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

Perfect spot.

- Posted: 6/26/2025

Thank you, Caleb, for your kind review. We're glad you found the unit perfect and we hope to welcome you back soon. ~Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

Beautiful home with lots of space and all the amenities! Area was full of wildlife and very peaceful!

- Posted: 6/15/2025

We had a wonderful stay. Everything was so nice, with plenty of room for everyone.

- Posted: 6/15/2025

Perfect place to stay for our girls trip. We will be back!

- Posted: 6/8/2025

It was a very clean and spacious for our family.

- Posted: 6/5/2025

This was a great stay. The beach only had a few people each day. Access is private and convenient. We spent most of our time on the large balcony where we could hear the waves breaking all night though. The view was picturesque. There is not an elevator to get to this unit so the stairs could have been a pain, but were not much of an issue once we got unpacked. We were within walking distance of the FloraBama and the Crab Trap. There was a convenience store across the street which made beer runs easy. The ice maker was a nice feature I didn't know I needed. We didn't use the upstairs much, but it would have been great for kids. The rental company was very responsive to texts when we had questions.

- Posted: 10/31/2023

Thank you for your feedback, Meghan! We are so happy that you enjoyed your vacation! - Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

The place was spacious and had all the amenities. The beach was so close and easy to access. Great spot. Only thing is it said Pensacola beach in the listing but was on Perdido Beach very close to flora Bama. Great trip.

- Posted: 10/24/2023

Thank you for staying with us, Stephen! We hope to have you back soon. - Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

Beautiful stay! Very short boardwalk to beach! Loved our stay!

- Posted: 9/27/2023

Thank you for staying with us! We are happy that you enjoyed your vacation! - Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

Great location, clean, responsive to any questions, overall just a great experience

- Posted: 4/16/2023

Thank you, Trent! We hope you stay again soon!
-The Luxury Coastal Vacations Team

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

Beautifulu

- Posted: 4/9/2023

Thank you, Evette! We hope you stay again soon!
-The Luxury Coastal Vacations Team

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

The condo was beautifully furnished and decorated, well equipped with every necessity, and had a perfect location on Perdido Beach. We would have preferred having an elevator, although that information could be found in the small print in the condo information and was known to us before renting it. It was not an issue, and we would stay there again if it’s available next time we visit.

- Posted: 1/24/2023

The condo was beautifully furnished and decorated, well equipped with every necessity, and had a perfect location on Perdido Beach. We would have preferred having an elevator, although that information could be found in the small print in the condo information and was known to us before renting it. It was not an issue, and we would stay there again if it’s available next time we visit.

- Posted: 11/14/2022

Thank you, Nancy! We hope you stay again soon! -The Luxury Coastal Vacations Team

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

We love the beach so the location was perfect especially with the beach view from the balcony! This condo was great in accommodating our family of 9. We even had extra space. Looking forward to booking again in the future.

- Posted: 10/22/2022

Thank you, Rene! We hope you stay again soon!
-The Luxury Coastal Vacations Team

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

We had so much fun at this property. It was a great location and we had plenty of room for our big family.

- Posted: 10/19/2022

Thank you, Rebekah! We hope you stay again soon! -The Luxury Coastal Vacations Team

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

Great location and perfect for large group or families.

- Posted: 6/29/2022

Thank you, Darlene! We are so happy you enjoyed your time at the beach!
-Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

This condo was absolutely PERFECT for our families. There were 9 of us and had PLENTY of room. The condo is very up-to-date and super clean. It sits on the most beautiful part of the beach. I could honestly just live here. The views are amazing. The location is convenient. *Be advised this is in a building with no elevator, but I promise it's worth the climb!! We look forward to visiting again!! Thank you for the hospitality!

- Posted: 4/13/2022

This condo was absolutely PERFECT for our families. There were 9 of us and had PLENTY of room. The condo is very up-to-date and super clean. It sits on the most beautiful part of the beach. I could honestly just live here. The views are amazing. The location is convenient. *Be advised this is in a building with no elevator, but I promise it's worth the climb!! We look forward to visiting again!! Thank you for the hospitality!

- Posted: 8/13/2021

Thank you for your great review! Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

Great place to stay

- Posted: 8/11/2021

Thank you for your review and feedback. It was a pleasure to host you! Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

I stayed in this condo with my family, my parents, and my sister and her family. This condo was clean, spacious, and nicely decorated! I especially loved that the beach here wasn’t as crowded as it is at some condos. Plus, there is a designated area at the beach for you to leave your beach chairs and such so you don’t have to haul them up and down stairs every day. The bedroom off the loft is a little damp feeling, but it wasn’t a major issue. I would absolutely recommend this condo!

- Posted: 5/28/2021

We had two families stay there together with 4 adults and 6 kids. There was enough room to have brought a few more people with us! Entire stay was awesome. I love the fact that key was in a lockbox on site, and we didn’t have to go anywhere else to pick up or turn in keys. Plenty of very nice towels. Kitchen was very well stocked to cook anything we could think of. Balcony was huge with plenty of room for us all to enjoy the sunsets. If I have any suggestions, it would be to add a larger TV in one room with small Polaroid TV, but the beach was a better show to watch anyway. Would definitely stay there again.

- Posted: 8/6/2020

Thank you for your review! It was a pleasure to host you and we welcome you back to the gulf anytime! Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

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- Posted: 7/30/2020

Thank you for your review! It was a pleasure to host you and we welcome you back to the gulf anytime! Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

We enjoyed our stay. Excellent location. Condo was clean with a well-equipped kitchen. Check-in was a little confusing with a misunderstanding of condo address and the key was not placed where the instructions said. Once we got in the condo, the rest of our stay was wonderful!

- Posted: 6/23/2020

Thank you for your review! It was a pleasure to host you! Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

Great condo! We went here for a girls weekend and LOVED IT! The condo was clean and organized, with beautiful furniture! The living room and balcony is very spacious! It was only a minute walk to the beach. This condo is on the 3rd floor, and no elevator, but we didn’t mind! We already talked about renting it again next year! Thanks you for such a great beach experience!

- Posted: 8/1/2019

We loved hosting you for your girls trip! We are so happy that it was a wonderful time and we look forward to welcoming you back! Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

WE thoroughly enjoyed out stay at Shipwatch 301B. The only suggestion would be that the property would benefit from cleaning the doors, cabinets and knobs. The front door knob was very dirty and so were the fronts of the kitchen cabinets. But the maintenance service was excellent. We had trouble with the dishwasher and a service man was sent out the very next day! We really enjoyed having the ice maker in the kitchen! It was definitely an added "luxury!" Thank you!!

- Posted: 6/15/2019

Thank you for your review Kathryn! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the amenities and we were able to quickly address any issues. We will recommend to housekeeping to clean the doors and knobs. Thank you for staying with us! Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

The property was perfect for our three families. It is gulf front, but the property extends to the sound side. The walk to the beach is short, and the swimming pool is close by. The condo itself is well laid out with three bedrooms (k,q,q) on the bottom floor (the king has its own bathroom, but the other two bedrooms share a full bath). There is a bedroom, full bath and loft upstairs. Plenty of sleeping space for a family or all the kids upstairs with two full beds and two twins,each with a trundle. Just be mindful of the spiral staircase! If you have little ones, you’ll need a baby gate. Many VRBO’s I’ve stayed in have a salt, pepper etc. stash; this one does not, so make sure to bring everything, including your own coffee filters. Coffee filters, specifically, would be a nice thing for the property to add, since all makers are different. Also, we felt that some deep cleaning was in order, especially upstairs, where I wiped globs of dust off of the fan blades and needed to clean under the trundle beds. Needless to say, we had a few allergy sniffles in our group. That being said, it is one of the nicer properties I have stayed in for the price, and can be easily remedied. Keep in mind that you will be walking up and down to the third floor on loading / unloading. They do offer an outdoor, unlocked storage for beach items just as you exit the boardwalk. Lastly, the parking was an issue, as we found in the contract that only two cars were allotted to the unit which sleeps 10. The closest parking they could offer for a third car was paid parking several miles away. You may want to take this into consideration when booking. As a property, I imagine that a four bedroom unit would allot at least 3 spaces or offer guest parking. Just something to consider. Again, for the price, this unit was lovely and offered all amenities of a large condo but maintained a quaint and uncrowded duplex-like atmosphere.

- Posted: 8/15/2018

Thank you for all of this informative feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. I am notifying our Housekeeping Manager of the dust in the unit and she will be addressing this with our housekeeping team. We expect each and every unit to be thoroughly cleaned prior to our guests' arrivals. We hope you will come back to stay with us again soon! I also wanted to take the time to post the items we provide in each unit: ITEMS PROVIDED WITH YOUR RENTAL: Luxury Coastal Vacations provides the following items and start-up supplies unless description states otherwise: dish towels, fully equipped kitchen (accommodates the total occupancy number), bed linens, bath towel sets (minimum 1 per person), kitchen towels and dishcloths, one roll of paper towels, small container of dish soap, 1 load supply of dishwasher detergent, dish sponge, trash liners (one per can), and 1 load supply of laundry detergent (for units that include washer and dryer), one roll of toilet paper per bath, soap in every bath, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and mending kit in master bath. If staying more than one night, guest will need to bring or purchase additional supplies, or LCV can provide additional unit supplies for a fee with advance notification. Units are also equipped with a vacuum cleaner, broom and mop, but no cleaning products or other supplies are provided. For an additional fee, LCV provides grocery shopping services, catering, sundries delivery, rentals of beach towels, portable speakers, and inflatable beds, and additional housekeeping services and/or linen changes. Your unit will have a minimum of 2 towel sets per full bath, at least one set of sheets, blankets, and mattress pad per sleeping surface, bath mats for every bath with a tub or shower, kitchen towels, dishcloths and oven pads. If you are interested in extra supplies or services, you are welcome to call our office. Sunny Regards, The Reservations Staff Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

Quiet location, convenient to shopping and restaurants, easy beach access

- Posted: 6/30/2018

Thank you Adriane! We are so glad you enjoyed the unit! :) Sunny Regards, Luxury Coastal Vacations

Luxury Coastal Vacations staff

Condo was perfect for our large family and the beach was fantastic - not too crowded with lots of room for the kids to play. We'll probably never go back to Gulf Shores!

- Posted: 7/19/2017