If you want a condo at a reasonable price, this is not a bad location. It is away from the hustle…read moreand vessel of other areas. The condo was somewhat small. The beach was clean. I'll be very crowded.

This review is for unit 2044 At Phoenix East II. In this review, I will discuss both the property…read moreand the individual unit. I will review the unit's management company separately. My family loves to visit the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. We took a spring break trip and stayed here. I'm giving the unit three stars because while it wasn't a bad place to stay, we've stayed in better. Let me start with the property. Phoenix owns a lot of buildings here and one of my usual complaints is the "parking fee". I mean, really? Couldn't that just be included in the rent of the unit? It's a little ridiculous. My favorite part was that one night I forgot to leave the parking pass on the dashboard. So, overnight the rent-a-cops left two "warning tickets" on my windshield. Two because I might not have seen the first one. (insert eye roll here). The building was in pretty good shape. Not sure what was wrong with the garbage chute. It was working the first couple of days we were there and then it was marked "closed" and the doors were locked. We had to lug our garbage down the first floor. The best thing about this unit was the view, even from the fourth floor, you had a fantastic view of the beach and ocean. You can watch the boats go in and out of the pass to the bay. We enjoyed our time on the beach, and sometimes, I just enjoyed sitting out on the balcony. We were there during spring break and the beach really wasn't all that crowded. You could go any time of the day and get a nice place to roll out your beach towel. If you'd like, you can rent chairs and an umbrella for $40 per day. There's a discount if you do multiple consecutive days. If you need a break from the beach, there are two pools on property at this specific building, one indoor and one outdoor. We spent all our pool time at the outdoor pool. Now on to the unit, it was clean and comfortable. The living room was comfortable, but I feel like furniture has already seen it's best days. The pictures on were on the management company's website looked pretty nice. Since those pictures were taken, someone has really gone overboard on the beach theme here. Check the pictures for all of the fish and other sea creatures on the wall. The kitchen had obviously been recently been renovated. There were plenty of dishes, cups, and utensils. The master bedroom was bit narrow. You have to be careful going around the the bed to the side nearest the balcony door, there's not much space between the bed and the dresser. That dresser is mostly useless as the drawers are not really big. Another issue we ran into is that there are knick-knacks on every horizontal surface in this place. They really get in the way of places to put our things. The second bedroom had a flip-flop explosion, unfortunately I didn't ge a picture of it, but you can see pictures online. The beds in both rooms were pretty comfortable. The bathrooms looked nice. My only complaint was the shower. I'm 6'3" and I can't get under the shower head to wash my hair. I had to twist and tilt my head to wash my hair properly. The in-room wifi was good, never had a single issue even with all our devices. The air conditioner ran nice and cold. The only issue with that was the system that detects if the doors are open. When the wind blows hard, the front door will show as being "open" and it turns the A/C off. You don't even realize it until it starts getting warm in the unit. The weirdest thing about this unit was the number of signs that were put up around the place. There were signs explaining how things work, signs telling us what to do and not to do, and signs blaming damage on a previous renter. See my pictures for some of the examples. Not really a good feeling that we're not trusted to take care of the place. Would I stay in this building again? Yes. Would I pick this unit again? Maybe... but only if it was a last resort

Stayed in room 55. Very nice cozy place. Definitely coming back to this place. Not a whole bunch of…read morepeople or crowds. Plus, its directly on the beach.

Very pleased with the Emerald Skye Condo #56. We stayed here for a week and it was just a good…read moreplace as the condo had all the right things like beach chairs, toys for the little one to build sand castle and even a boogie board to use on the ocean which she was to chicken to use. Great location right beside the Gulf Coast Pier and lots of open beach for everyone to use. Public parking was all up and down the shore line also so if you want to walk up down beach and find friends or just meet new ones you could.

Nice place to stay as far as condos go. We came right before peak season and it was a great time…read moreto visit as the crowds had not started getting too thick yet. The grounds were immaculate, the lobby was adequate, elevators all worked the entire visit, and they had handy shopping carts for moving things around. The lobby is a bit dated, but it's nice enough for the price point here. There are vending machines for ice, food, and drinks in the basement. The pool was clean and had ample areas for lounging. Pools had grills and gazebos for cooking outdoors. The deck going to the ocean was well maintained, lit well at night, and even has a mat going almost all the way down to the beach. Condo was nice, again a little dated, but served us well and was actually clean as you could ever want. AC was cold, bed was 3/5, but the doorways were oddly narrow. I saw some folks on the property that would have some trouble, LOL. Patio was cool. I'd come back, it was really cheap for the stay. It's also right in the heart of Orange Beach situated right in between all of the cool shit the area has to offer. Pro Tip. SWEET CONE ALABAMA is just down the road. '24 - 36/100

Phoenix VII in Orange Beach looks like a resort from the outside, the pools, the boardwalk, the…read morebeach setup, but it is absolutely not a resort. It's a condo building managed by Brett‑Robinson, and the unit we stayed in was nowhere near the standard of any resort, hotel, Airbnb, or VRBO we've ever booked. The unit was dirty from the moment we walked in. We found a woman's dirty underwear under the table, food crumbs under furniture, sticky and dirty area rugs, and a Tootsie Roll wrapper that wasn't ours. We also discovered a stained sheet at the foot of the bed, positioned so the stain was hidden unless you pulled back the top sheet and blanket, meaning the bedding hadn't been changed between guests. It was obvious the unit had not been cleaned properly at all. We called about the hot water issue on day one, and again on day two when nothing had been fixed. When maintenance finally arrived, he found the shower valves were installed backwards, so hot water ran cold and cold water ran hot. If something that basic is installed incorrectly, imagine how poorly everything else is managed. I reported the cleanliness issues during the second‑day call. They said they would "report it," but I never heard anything back. Only after emailing photos did management call me. They said they would send cleaners that same day, but no one ever showed up. The amenities were also extremely disappointing. They provide only enough shampoo for about two days, even for week‑long stays. There was no coffee or tea, and no beach towels; something every resort, hotel, Airbnb, and VRBO we've stayed at on a beach has provided. Considering people pay thousands of dollars to stay here, this level of cost‑cutting is unbelievable. I wasn't asking for much, just a clean unit and basic communication. They couldn't even meet that. I would not recommend Phoenix VII or booking through Brett‑Robinson.

We have been here, unit 1107 for two weeks and must say we have been pleased with this VRBO…read moreproperty. Lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bath that is fully stocked with all kitchen appliance, plenty of towels, plenty of seating on the balcony and inside.. tvs in all bedrooms and living area with lots of channels and streaming options.. view of both the sunrise and sunset from the balcony this time of year.. heated indoor and outdoor pool,, hottub and sauna.. gated entry. Happy to be here

We were there for 8 days, our room was great we never had an issue, but 7 out of 8 days it was only…read moreone elevator working. Excessive wait times just to leave or go back to your room. There was days when there were times both elevators were down, and being in the fifth floor with a handicapped child meant carrying him and his specialized wheelchair down 6 flight of stair in 108 degree heat, and when I called to get it fixed or to ask to be compensated, I was was told by the third party that it wasn't their problem and that we were out of luck, will never go back to this hotel or use that 3rd party ever again

Our Wedding and Anniversary at Turquoise Place…read more We simply Love this Place, it has become 'Our Place" to go! Our Room on the 23rd Floor. We got Married on the Beach there in 2024 and went back for our Anniversary this year 2025. When we went on our Wedding, The Resort, had not Acknowledge that It had Wedding and Honeymooners there, However a Manager Realized it on our 5th day there, and Apologized and sent up Champagne and Parting Gifts to take home with us. We thought that was Very Thoughtful! (My hubby misplaced her card, so I can't recall her name, but I Pray she sees this, if so, I want to say THANK YOU!!) It was still Just as Peaceful, Beautiful, With Awe-Inspiring Views! The Sunrise and Sunset views, Simply Magical. We like to get the LARGE sweet... Well, because we simply Like to. Each stay was an 8 day stay, and it always seems To Fly By, but I guess Magical TIMES usually do. The rooms are Clean, Spacious, Nicely Decorated and we are pretty much, are there in our Own World, until we Exit, as we Desire it! Oh and I will Not to forget that The Resort is Beautiful and Staff, Friendly. We plan on Making it a Yearly, and Maybe a couple of times a Year, Same Room, Same Length of time!(Though we extended a day this stay LOL) We were just in our Zone, but realized One day Extension would be enough, as we had to get back home!

Another perfect couples getaway at the only place you should stay for your vacation. They have so…read moremuch to offer from multiple pools to tennis courts to daily activities. The size of the 3 bedroom unit is amazing and the expansive balconies w/grills and hot tubs are just over the top. Super quiet and made for families to just be together. Every amenity is spotless and super clean. The staff are always friendly and prompt. They have heated the lazy river pool during the cooler days and that was the bomb for us adults to chill out. Make sure you book with spectrum as they have a free breakfast buffet daily. We can't wait to go back in September!

No longer has an indoor pool. Lots of changes since last July. Seems more geared to teens and up…read morenow, rather than the family friendly resort of the past. :'( Also, the pork chop we ordered was undercooked and not presented in the way it was ordered. Mostly just upset about the changes to the resort though.

I had a very nice time here last weekend. It was my first visit. I stayed two nights. There is…read morefree guest self parking and a valet parking option. The staff were all helpful and friendly. There was someone playing live music at certain times of the day. The room was clean and had a simple but nice setup. The shower had great water temperature and pressure. We had an ocean view room which was worth the extra cost. Waking up to the beach every morning was so satisfying. Reading on the balcony while listening to the ocean sounds and watching the waves was everything that I needed. The hotel has beach towels that are easily checked out through a machine. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available first come first serve to hotel guests which is very convenient. There was a heated outdoor pool, a volleyball net and a few games inside. We ate all of our meals at the hotel. We ate at the grab and go food spot. I ordered the feta and spinach croissant, a chocolate chip scone and a cappuccino. We also ate dinner at the latitude 30. I ordered a ceasar salad and calamari. For breakfast at latitude 30, I ordered the French toast dish that comes bacon and I ordered a side of eggs. We also ate at the fine dining restaurant onsite where I ordered the seared scallops dish and the vanilla crème brûlée. All of the meals that we ate at the hotel were very tasty. The restaurant staff were all kind and the utensils were spotless. I believe food may have also been served at the bar near the pool, but I didn't try any food from there during my visit. I really had an enjoyable time at this hotel and I plan to return in the future.

Another stellar meal was had at Hotel Magnolia Restaurant last night! We try to do at least one…read morelunch and one dinner per month at this top-notch restaurant! We tried a few new things that we hadn't tried before. Myself, the Aged Hand Cut Filet Mignion (I usually go for the Ribeye) ordered Pittsburgh Medium Rare, It was cooked to perfection! It's one of the best Steaks I've ever had, and that's saying a lot! My grandson had the Snapper Orleans covered in the Shrimp & Crawfish Cream Sauce with Caesar Salad. He didn't leave a morsel. In fact, I got the last bit of sauce on my spectacular Sour Dough Bread Loaf that we shared (my first time trying this, awesome). My wife made a meal of the Crab Claw Appetizer, with a Garden Mixed Salad and side of Red Potatoes. The sides of Okra, Fries, and Green Beans were all homemade and delicious.I also treated myself to a Peanut Butter Bushwacker, and we shared two Apple/Peach Beignets for dessert. As is normal, we left with two to go boxes and meals for tomorrow.

We were seated quickly, good snd service were excellent . After dinner we enjoyed music upstairs.A…read moregreat evening!

This was the most wonderful cruise I have ever been on. Could not recommend it more. When the…read moredolphin expert was faced with a challenging dolphin question (see below), he had all the knowledge required and more. Very friendly staff on cold mil fleet. Very clean boat. 10/10 would recommend

Bear Point Marina. It's hard to review somewhere that is so near and dear to my heart. I mean,…read moreI've practically been a resident since '04. Picture a neighborhood on the water oozing character and incredible sunsets. Incredible. Sunsets. Stop by the Dock Store during the day to get a drink for a dollar or 2 less than the Tiki Hut next door and wander the docks. If you happen to be lucky enough to be there for sunset, plan on posting up at one of the tables on the upstairs deck of Flippers Restaurant. Best sunset view around, hands down. Looking for an adventure? You'll find Wallace Boat Rentals, Sail the Daedalus & a couple Dolphin Cruise charters. Try out the Cold Mil Fleet if you're looking for the best $15 boat ride on the island. If you're expecting the yachtie crowd you're at the wrong place...you're looking for the Wharf, Barber's or Sportsman's. But to kick back and enjoy a drink with a more casual crowd, give Bear Point a shot.