Back in October, I shared with you that I had been on a weekend trip to Gulf Shores, AL.  What I didn’t share was where I stayed and how pretty it all was.  We’ve been waiting til now, the cold January winter, to share this post and giveaway!  A reader of mine, Glenda, has a condo in Gulf Shores and she offered it to me for a weekend stay and a friend and I went back in October.  It happened to be stormy weather that weekend, so we didn’t see the sunshine like most of these pictures show, but it’s a gorgeous place in Gulf Shores, called The Beach Club.  That’s a link to the main page and Glenda has a page for her condo, the Gulf Shores Beach Getaway.
The Beach Club is an exclusive beachfront property in the Fort Morgan peninsula of Gulf Shores. Â It’s down a highway and very secluded and out of the way of the main traffic areas, so you are in for a retreat feel. It has everything you would want in a resort, from restaurants, to family and children’s activities, to beautiful beaches and sitting by the pool.
The Beach Club was voted in the Top 10 for Family vacation resorts by Family Vacation Critic.
This pretty water tower alerts you that you are at the Beach Club.
It’s definitely a relaxing place to visit and stay. Â We loved the condo and the feel of the place, if only the weather was better for us. In the summer, I can see this place as bustling and energizing.
The entry drive to The Beach Club is beautiful and you can see the 2 towers in the distance.
The boardwalk out back of the condos take you down to the beach.
Inside Glenda’s condo, it is beautifully appointed with coastal furnishings and a homey feel. Â It’s very spacious and cozy.
Looking from the kitchen to the living room, they have done a great job with updating the space and making it feel welcoming.
Beach condos are fun to stay in and offer so much more than a hotel does. Â I always prefer a condo when I’m going to the beach.
The master suite has a nice view of the pool and balcony.
The pool is right outside the spacious balcony.
I can imagine how busy and fun this pool would be in the summer months.
The clubhouse is gorgeous too. There’s a restaurant inside, but we didn’t get a chance to eat there during our stay.
The back of the property is beautiful and is right on the gorgeous white sand beach.
Looks inviting, doesn’t it?
Glenda sent me several beautiful photos during summer season, when the resort is at its peak.
Kids activities and lots of fun things going on.
Of course, the beach is the big draw.
I can never get enough of this beautiful white sand beach on the Gulf Coast.
Sunsets are amazing on the beach.
We are doing a giveaway today for one fortunate person to win $200 giveaway off their weekend stay, booked through Glenda.  If a beach vacation is in your future, you may want to check out The Beach Club in Gulf Shores, AL.  It’s a beautiful  spot on the map and very family friendly.
Prize 1: Â $200 off your weekend stay at The Beach ClubÂ
Prize 2: Â $100 Amazon Giftcard
She’s also giving away a 2nd prize of $100 Amazon gift card for all who sign up. Â All you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me:
Why do you need a beach getaway?? Â
That’s it, fill out the Rafflecopter with your name and email and leave a comment here! Â I’ll choose 2 random winners in a week for the prize! Â A beach getaway is the best, I can’t wait to go back to the Gulf coast.Â
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My husband and I could use a beach get-a-way after hosting our families for Thanksgiving and Christmas! We love Gulf Shores!
I have recently gone through a divorce and a beach vacation is just what my two boys and I need. Love Gulf Shores.
Oh my goodness! I have always wanted to go to a beach other than in SC and NC! This would be awesome. I read blogs that talk about the Gulf Shores quite a bit. I am dying to go! To answer the question, the main thing I care about in accommodations is safety and cleanliness, ha!
Oops! Sorry…I mis-read the question! Why I need a vacation is that as of this spring, I am retiring after teaching public school for 30 years. So excited to plan things when they suit me, rather than the school calendar!!
This is somewhere I have always wanted to visit. Have heard it is a great family destination and beautiful! Thanks for this giveaway:)
A beach trip the Gulf Shores is just the ticket for someone who lives in the tundra called Chicago!
My grandsons gave never been to the beach, and we would love to take them!
Have been taking care of my 80 year old mother. Would love to getaway for the weekend with my husband.
Omg we just returned from there and it is amazing We had some great shrimp nacho’s there pics cannot capture the full beauty. Truly one of the most beautiful places on earth
My husband is a minister and we are always ready for a break when school is out. Gulf Shores is beautify and the Beach Club looks so relaxing and perfect for our family.
I need a beach getaway because it’s cooooold outside and snowy where I live. Plus, I haven’t been to the beach in years. Would love to go, though!!
I could use a beach getaway because its -5 degrees right now in Mi!
Would love to get away and relax from the hustle and bustle of school activities.
The beach is my happy, soul-soothing place. I would love a chance to refocus and refresh in Gulf Shores
I would love to get away to the beach with my husband!
6 grand kids is why i need a getaway, but i wouldn’t have it any other way
We’re trying to plan a Spring Break trip and this looks like it would be perfect!!
Right now there is several inches of snow on the ground and the temp. is zero degrees…this is why I need a beach vacation.
Health problems to start the new year are not fun! But a beach trip sure could make things look brighter!
We went to Gulf Shores and stayed in Ft. Morgan area in 2012. We saw this resort and drove up to it one day. It was the nicest and biggest one down that way. I actually haven’t been back tot he beach since that trip, so I would love to go!
A beach getaway would really help me de-stress!