BOOKING FOR SPRING AND SUMMER!!!, Gulf Shores, Alabama Vacation Rental by Owner

We enjoyed our stay at the Boardwalk. Loved the keyless entry and the master bed was so comfy! So close to the beach just down 1 flight of stairs and across the deck and you are on the beach. Loved sitting on the deck in the morning enjoying the view. We will definitely stay here again!

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks Denise, we loved having y'all as our guest. We look forward to having you back next year. Thanks again Barbara & Charlie

We highly recommend this condo! It was very clean and was even better than the pics. We will definitely stay here again. The owners were so easy to work with too.

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks Suzy, we try to be as accommodating as possible. We definitely understand how hard people work for the money that it takes to come down to the beach for a vacation. We try to build a little bit of a relationship with our guest so that they don't have the worry about a place to stay. We look forward to hearing from you again on your next trip to the beach. Thanks Barbara & Charlie

My daughter and I really enjoyed our time away at the condo. The beds were comfy! The kitchen had plenty of supplies for cooking. The condo itself was decorated nicely and it was very clean. We really enjoyed sitting on the balcony with our morning coffee and watching for dolphins! The grocery/convenience store across the street has most of your last minute needs...very convenient for items you forgot after your initial grocery run! I would definitely rent this unit again!

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks Heather for the kind comments. It is very nice to have a really good restaurant on one side and a nice convenience store on the other side. When the traffic is really bad you really want have to get in your car after you arrive. Plenty of things to do and eat close by.

We really enjoyed the condo. Great views, well decorated and close to restaurants and grocery stores. The beds were very comfortable. Also liked that the building was lower density.

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks Angie, that is one of the great things about Boardwalk is that it only has 70 units in the building and has two elevators so you are never having to wait long for one. We look forward to hearing from you on your next trip to the beach. Thanks so much: Barbara & Charlie

Boardwalk 186 is a beautifully updated and clean unit. When we first walked in it smelled clean and refreshing. The Drury's were very accommodating and quick to respond to messages. Their were barely any wait times for the elevator which was so nice. All we had to do was go down one floor and straight to the beach. Our kids enjoyed the pool and the security people were very friendly and helpful. The condo is very close to other restaurants we could easily walk to. Our kids loved having their own bed, and bathroom! The master bed was also comfortable as well.

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks Sara, we have just put in all new bedding in both of our units. We try to do something every year to keep our units updated. We have several repeat guest that has been staying with us for years and they tell us all of time that they can't believe how much the units have changed over the years. They absolutely love it. We look forward to hearing back from you on your next trip to the beach. Thanks so much: Barbara & Charlie

This was my first stay at this location and I will definitely be going back. Very clean and decorated beautifully. The location is convenient to anything you might need. Sea-N-Suds restaurant is right next door and there’s a grocery store right across the street. The Drury’s are very easy to work with and make sure your stay with them is exactly what you expected. If this unit is not what your looking for they have one at The Lighthouse that’s equally nice just bigger.

This is by far the best condo we have ever stayed in. Fully stocked, clean, great ocean island close to everything. The owners are the sweetest people. Charlie even called to check to make sure we had a safe drive down. Thank you so much, and we will be returning.

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks for the kindest review. We love to talk with our guest and get to know them a little. I think it just makes people a little more comfortable with us and lets them know that we really do care for you. We look forward to hearing from you real soon. Thanks so much: Barbara & Charlie

We’ve stayed in several condos at the Boardwalk and none of them have been as welcoming and comfortable as this one. The Drury’s have a very nice condo that is clean, comfortable and has everything you need for a stay at the beach! The beds were so comfy! They were great to rent from and highly recommend their condo for your next stay! You won’t be disappointed!

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks Janay, we do keep up all of our bedding in both units. Just replaced all of the bedding this week in both units. We like for our guest to be as comfortable as possible. We do have a lot of repeat guest every year because of that. We look forward to having y'all back next year. Thanks again: Barbara & Charlie

Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay at boardwalk in gulf shores.... it had everything we needed. Mattresses was very comfortable everything was very clean. Can’t wait to stay again!!!!!

Charles Drury's reply:

Thank you Jennifer, we will defiantly look forward to hearing from you next year.

Being our first trip to Gulf Shores, we weren’t sure what to expect. The condo exceeded our expectations and had everything we needed and more. Great location for walking to many shops and restaurants and we loved waking up, overlooking the beach. We cannot wait to stay again next year!

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks Jessica, that's what we really like about our unit in Boardwalk is that it is low enough to see the beach from the bed as well as sitting inside the unit. Some units are so high you have to walk out on the balcony to see the beach. We look forward to hearing from you next year. Thanks again: Barbara & Charlie

We enjoyed our recent stay at Boardwalk 186. The condo is perfect for a family 4...2 adults and 2 teenagers. We were literally steps from the beach. The condo is spacious and has everting you need for your stay. The condo is located just a short walk from local attractions. This was one of the best vacations our family has had in recent years. We will definitely stay here again! Charlie was great to work with and we loved the keyless entry...no wasted time having to go to an office to pick up keys!!!

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks Nicole, that is one of the best things about Boardwalk is it being so close to the beach. When your sitting on the balcony you actually feel like you are on the beach. We have had guest tell us that they parked their car and never got back in it. They just walked to everything. We will be glad to have y'all stay with us again. Thanks so much: Barbara & Charlie

We have rented this condo several times! Charlie and Barbara are an incredible pleasure to work with. The location, the amenities, and the whole process is truly amazing. I would recommend this a 1000 times over.

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks so much Carolyn. We have a lot of repeat guest and that is what we like. It makes us feel like we are doing things the right way as far as keeping our units updated and clean. We look forward to having you back again. Thanks Barbara & Charlie

We had a wonderful time vacationing in Gulf Shores. The condo was well maintained and very clean. Enjoyable place to stay. Will definitely use this condo again. The owner was very helpful and pleasant to deal with. He made sure all our needs were met.

Charles Drury's reply:

Thank you Mickey for the kind remarks. We are so glad that you had a good time and made some great memories. After all that is what it is all about. We will be looking forward to hearing from you again. Barbara & Charlie

We rented Charlie and Barbara's condo January and February. We had everything but hangers for a wonderful experience in Gulf Shores!!! The condo was wonderfully furnished and comfortable!! Looking forward to next years stay.

Charles Drury's reply:

We look forward to having you back again. We will get some more hangers, we put some in there every year but I think some guest forget about them and leave their clothes on them and just throw them in their bags. Y'all have a great summer and we will be talking later. Thanks Barbara & Charlie

We had a wonderful time in Gulf Shores. This condo is a very comfortable and clean property. Mr. and Mrs. Drury have gone to great lengths to making sure the condo has everything one would need and more for a fabulous time at the beach. Charlie even called to check on us. Just wanted to make sure everything was alright. We appreciated the pool and the speedy elevators too. Oh, and just a few steps to the beach.

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks so much Jackie, We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We really hope to hear from you when you decide to come back to the beach. Thanks Barbara & Charlie

We loved this place. Location, steps to the beach we only used elevator when we unpacked and re packed. We were sad to leave. The actual complex has someone there daily cleaning, a pool company too. We walked in Sea's the Day and it smelt clean and looked amazing. A few extra hooks to hand suits or towels would have been nice but we completely managed with out! Our next trip south we would definitely look at Sea's the Day 1st and hope it is available!! Thank you to the owners for keeping up. You were a pleasure to work with too.

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks Colleen, that is the worse part of coming to the beach is having to leave. I will look into putting up some more hooks. We think we have one of the best cleaning company's on the beach. We have very few issues with them. We look forward to hearing from you again, and don't forget we have another unit in Lighthouse if this one is rented. Thanks Barbara & Charlie

This condo is wonderful! My family of 5 (3 teenage girls) stayed here at the end of July. This was our first trip ever to Gulf Shores and it was great. The condo is in a great location right on the beach. We enjoyed watching the dolphins from the balcony every morning. The Drury's were also wonderful to work with. We will definitely stay here again!

Charles Drury's reply:

Thank you so much Amanda for your kind remarks. We really do try and give any help to our guest, especially the ones that have never been to the Gulf Shores area. We are glad that you loved your stay and look forward to hearing from you again. Don't forget we have another condo unit now in Lighthouse if we are booked in Boardwalk Thanks: Barbara & Charlie

This was a great place to stay. It was very easy to work with the Drury's and we had a last minute booking. It is a beautiful condo with everything one can need to be comfortable and relaxed. The condo is in a great location. We loved it!

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks Marianne, it is in a great location. I have guest tell me all the time that they don't get their car out very much because they can walk to so many places. We hope to hear from you again very soon.

Great condo, great location Great location great condo and great owners Thank you Charlie and Barb for 2 great winters

Charles Drury's reply:

Thanks Dennis & Judy, we loved having you stay with us.

My family recently stayed in Mr. Charlie's condo at Boardwalk. Mr. Charlie was so easy to work with and responded to questions immediately. The condo is super clean with very comfortable beds. We loved the location, just a short walk to the beach and right down from the elevators or a few steps to the stairs. Also some of the best elevators I have seen!! They must be new as they were so fast and you could literally get three luggage carts in them. We loved being able to walk to Sea n Suds!! I would highly recommend this condo!!

Very clean, perfect location, and the owners were super nice and easy to work with. 

Overall, It was a wonderful vacation! The room was spacious, top-notch, decorated beautifully, great location on the first floor, and best of all, clean and comfy. Took my Grandkids for a long weekend, and we had a great time. My grandkids especially liked the personal family photos you have displayed. Effortless booking, and Charlie/Barbara were a dream to deal with. 

Condo 186 is just beautiful!! As soon as we walked in I knew it was going to be a great week !! Very clean, neat, spacious and up to date!! We had everything we could ever need right there! We often took the stairs cause they are right there when you walk out and plus why not get a little exercise while your there! Sea n Suds is right there too which is great! I loved everything about this condo from the owners being so easy to get along with to literally being right on the beach!! We will be back for sure!!