Title: "The Swing by the Sea" perfectly located in the heart of Gulf Shores! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # "The Swing by the Sea" perfectly located in the heart of Gulf Shores! Beachfront condo for sun and fun ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885600/103885506/c8ac96cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885600/103885506/2109dcc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885600/103885506/5ca4ccd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885600/103885506/d9da8420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885600/103885506/61b1f1e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of Gulf Shores, 'The Swing by the Sea' offers a charming beachfront retreat with a spacious porch adorned with nautical decor and private beach access. Relax on the porch swing or enjoy comfortable furnishings and serene coastal hues inside. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "The Swing by the Sea" perfectly located in the heart of Gulf Shores! Nestled along the pristine shores of Gulf Shores, our charming beachfront condo offers a delightful retreat for your coastal getaway. Located in the heart of Gulf shores just 1/2 a mile from the Hangout you are in walking distance to everything you need including nearby attractions, dining options, and outdoor activities ensure there's never a dull moment during your stay. "The Swing by the Sea" is a cozy beachside vacation rental with a charming porch swing and private beach access. The rental features a spacious porch adorned with nautical decor, inviting guests to relax and sway gently while enjoying the ocean breeze. Inside, the interior is decorated in serene coastal hues, with comfortable furnishings and beach-themed accents. Book your stay today and create unforgettable memories by the sea. Experience the ultimate seaside retreat at "The Swing by the Sea" \*\*Message us for Monthly "Snowbird" rates for November through February!\*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101247900/101247818/c13d7f0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct Beach Access | Walk Everywhere! | Beach Side Pool | My Beach Getaways Gulf Shores - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 7.6 Good 5 reviews CA $140 CA $910 total includes taxes & fees Nov 19 - Nov 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=101247818&PinnedHotelID=101247818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92980000/92976400/92976380/8974695b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Vibes!!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.2487,-87.705055&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:myswDp%7BhvO%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBOBQBSBOBODSBODODQBQDODOFODQFODOFOFOFMFOFOFMHOFMHMHOHMHMHMHKHMJMHKJMJKHKJKJMJIJILKJKJILIJILILIJGLILGLGLGLGLGLGNELGLENELENCLENCLENCNALENANCNALANANAN%3FNALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDL%40NBLDNBNDLBLDNDLDNFLDLFLFLFLFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHJHJHLJJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJJLHLHJHLJLFLHNHLFLHNFLFNFNFLFNFNFNDNFPDNDPDNDNDPBNDNBRBNBNBRBPBN%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%40P%3FP%3FRAP%3FP%3FPANARAPAPAPAPCPAPCNCPCRCNCNCPEPCNEPENENEPENGPENGNGNGNGLGNGNGLINGLILINGLKLILIJILKLIJKLIJKJKJKJKJKHKJMJKHKHMHMFKJMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMFMDODMFODMDMBODOBMDOBM%40ODO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAO%3FOAOAMCO%3FOCOAMEOAOCMEOCMEOCMEOEMGMEOEMGMGMGMGMGMGMIKGMKMGKIMIKIKKMKKIKKKKKKIKKKKMIKKMIMIKIMIMIMIOIMGMIOGMGOGOGMGOGOEOGOEQGOEOEOCQEQEOCQEQCOCOCSCQCOAQCQAQAQAQAQAS%3FOAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WIsYUbvTcLtzztnBrJFMrjO9Jew=) Gulf Shores, AL #### What's nearby - Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 1.4 km - Wade Ward Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km - Gulf State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Hangout - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Catch - ‬10 min walk - ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬17 min walk - ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬17 min walk - ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does "The Swing by the Sea" perfectly located in the heart of Gulf Shores! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is "The Swing by the Sea" perfectly located in the heart of Gulf Shores! pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at "The Swing by the Sea" perfectly located in the heart of Gulf Shores!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at "The Swing by the Sea" perfectly located in the heart of Gulf Shores!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is "The Swing by the Sea" perfectly located in the heart of Gulf Shores! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach, and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "The Swing by the Sea" perfectly located in the heart of Gulf Shores! Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaylynn W. Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Amazing location! I’m so glad I found this gem for a quick getaway. Owner responded quickly to any messages. Beds were super comfortable and we hated having to leave! ##### Kaylynn W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leisa G. Jan 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway The property was great. It was very clean, the bed was very comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay. Additionally, it is in is good location. You can easily walk to the beach, to the pool and to nearby restaurants. We will definitely stay there again! ##### Leisa G. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany S. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Condo This was an awesome place to stay. We loved the outdoor seating area and getting to hang out every single night on the back porch. Truly a great place! ##### Brittany S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keely F. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends Beach Trip It was the perfect location with the perfect amount of room. Rich was wonderful to work with. We will be back! ##### Keely F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana E. May 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will definitely rent from again The huge swing on the porch was amazing. We did our devotional in the morning out there and then relaxed and talked at night in the same spot. The walk to the beach is the shortest I have ever stayed at. The parking very close to the front door is awesome. Short distance to all our favorite places to eat. Super pleased!! ##### Dana E. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda S. May 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Must Stay! The Swing by the Sea is the perfect place to take your family for a beach getaway. The location, the close proximity to the beach, the beachy decor, the wonderful swing and beautifully decorated balcony with lots of other comfortable seating options, the extra comfy beds, even the bathrooms were gorgeous, and I could go on and on. Aside from all of that, our host Rich, was so personable and attentive. This place is nothing short of fabulous, a real gem! This was our first time visiting Gulf Shores (we usually stay in Pensacola). We will definitely be back and will undoubtedly stay at this property when we return. ##### Amanda S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lynelle C. Jul 4, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Jist Okay Rich was always responsive, however the condo was not clean. Light fixtures were dirty. Counter tops had not been cleaned, cup stains were present. No vacuum for the sand. There was hair in the bed. Three outlets did not work, including the ones in both bathrooms. Vents were very dirty. ##### Lynelle C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara C Jun 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Tamara C Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Shadow-Ridge.h853695.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Salamanca-Hotels-Seneca-Allegany-Resort-Casino.h2238839.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Cmon-Inn-Hotel-Suites.h1510580.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH](https://www.expedia.ca/Sandusky-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Sandusky-OH.h1183594.Hotel-Information) > > [Darien Lake Lodge on the Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Corfu-Hotels-Darien-Lake-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h13279584.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-La-Quinta-Resort-Club.h10916.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Jasper](https://www.expedia.ca/Jasper-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Jasper.h1760121.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mobile](https://www.expedia.ca/Mobile-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-Suites-By-Marriott-Mobile.h41871.Hotel-Information) > > [Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels-Six-Flags-Lodge-Indoor-Waterpark.h1385446.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Kings-Land-By-Hilton-Grand-Vacations.h2303745.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [TownePlace Suites By Marriott Mobile](https://www.expedia.ca/Mobile-Hotels-TownePlace-Suites-By-Marriott-Mobile.h427522.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah’s Laughlin - A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Laughlin-Hotels-Harrahs-Laughlin-Hotel-Casino.h43310.Hotel-Information)