BEST in Bel Sole! -- Availability beginning Aug 21st.

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10Outstanding
(45 Ratings)
"Our stay at Wilson’s Bay Retreat was fantastic from start to finish. We've stayed at Bel Sole and its neighboring towers at the end of West Beach several times in the past and this was the best stay. ..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(45 Ratings)

Apartment in West Beach, AL

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this apartment rental

Welcome to BEL SOLE' !!!

Wilson’s Bay Retreat is a beautifully decorated 2000+ sq ft, 3 BR / 3 Bath condo that offers you a unique experience on West Beach in Gulf Shores, AL. You get the best of both worlds in this Gulf-to-Bay end unit with both GULF and BAY balconies. Bel Sole' is a low density, access controlled high rise complex located just across the street from the beach with private gated beach access on the residential end of West Beach with 3 units per floor. The views are spectacular, the beaches unmatched, NOT crowded AND unlike most condo’s on the AL Gulf coast. Bel Sole is the ONLY Beach and Bay front resort on the Alabama Gulf Coast with our own private beach on the GULF and marina on the bay !!!

This spacious open floor plan condo includes a newly updated KITCHEN with granite counter tops, new stainless steel appliances, separate ice-maker/wet bar and all the modern conveniences you would find at home. The kitchen is stocked with upgraded pots & pans, silverware, dishes & glasses and almost any special kitchen item you might NOT expect to find at a rental condo (see guest comments). In addition to a coffee maker, we also provide our guests a Keurig Coffee maker (if you prefer to bring your own coffee pods). Our goal is to convince you our kitchen / condo is one of the BEST STOCKED you will find on the gulf coast :
The over-sized LIVING ROOM offers ample seating for up to 8 guests to gather & recover from a great day on the beach or watch their favorite show/sporting event on the 65in HD CABLE TV. The living room includes a new couch & love seat & 2 comfy chairs. A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows / sliding doors provides great views of the bay and leads to the large bay side balcony

SLEEPING QUARTERS:
The modern MASTER BEDROOM includes a king-sized bed, ample dresser space, work desk and an over-sized walk-in closet. Double sliding doors provide amazing gulf views and access to the GULF Balcony to enjoy coffee / cocktails while you watch the sun rise or set. The recently remodeled, over-sized MASTER BATH includes a large vanity with double sinks, ample counter space, a large walk in shower and separate Jacuzzi tub AND great views of the GULF. The master bedroom is equipped with a 55 in, wall mounted flat panel HD cable TV.

The recently remodeled 2ND MASTER BEDROOM includes a king sized bed and a completely renovated, large private bath with a walk-in shower. Double sliding doors provide access to the shared GULF Balcony with seating to enjoy the view of the white sugar sand while you enjoy the beverage of your choice.

The 3RD BEDROOM is a perfect haven for the kids and includes a Queen bed & 1 set of twin bunk beds - room sleeps 4. This bedroom also includes a flat panel HD cable TV. A 3rd over-sized bathroom is located just outside the bedroom off the hall.

The unit includes a full-size washer & dryer for your in condo use. In addition, on the Bay balcony, we provide an electric grill for those nights you want to cook in and enjoy dinner on the bay.

BEL SOLE AMMENITIES for our guests include a beautiful outdoor pool on the bay which leads to a one of a kind fishing pier/marina. In addition, there is an indoor pool and fitness room overlooking the bay. The complex offers private secure, deeded beach access located directly across the street from Bel Sole'. Roll your beach cart effortlessly from the lobby to the beach with NO STEPS. Bel Sole provides onsite chair, umbrella & other beach stuff rentals thru High Wave Beach Service (251) 600-9660

WILSON’s BAY RETREAT EXTRAS provided: To simplify your stay, we provide our guests...
1) 2 chairs, 1 umbrella & 1 small beach table thru our on-site beach chair service (included in your rental). Feel free to rent any additional chairs needed OR... we provide access to our storage locker for extra beach chairs, umbrellas & misc beach toys. Included is a beach cart to easily roll it to your spot on our private beach.
2) Over-sized beach towels.
3) Electric Grill on Bay balcony

* SLEEPING CAPACITY: Maximum 8 guests (STRICTLY enforced).
* GUEST PARKING: LIMIT 2 CARS per guest unit (STRICTLY enforced during summer & peak weeks). Parking passes must be displayed in vehicle at all times.
* SMOKING POLICY: Wilson’s Bay Retreat is a completely NON-SMOKING unit including the balconies (so NOT to bother nearby units). Guests of our unit, we ask that if you do need to smoke, you may smoke in the parking lot.
* Excellent High Def CABLE TV & in unit WIRELESS INTERNET provided. You won't struggle to find your favorite channels much like a lot of those over-the-air products or access good internet anywhere in the condo (balcony-to-balcony internet)!

Peak Season: 5 night Minimum stay. Summer Holiday weeks 6 night minimum. Saturday & Sunday arrivals & check-ins allowed unless a few left over days are available on the front end or back-end.

SISTER PROPERTY:
Murphy's Mountain Retreat in Blue Ridge GA (vrbo.com/3183639).
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Coming Soon - Spring of 2026 !!! - Murphy's Bay Retreat in Gulf Shores

Amenities at BEST in Bel Sole! -- Availability beginning Aug 21st.

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of West Beach, AL


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(45 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Our stay at Wilson’s Bay Retreat was fantastic from start to finish. We've stayed at Bel Sole and its neighboring towers at the end of West Beach several times in the past and this was the best stay. The condo was spotless, beautifully maintained, and full of thoughtful touches that made it feel like home. The kitchen was exceptionally well stocked — everything we needed and more — which made cooking and relaxing in the space such a pleasure. Communication with Blake was top notch; he was responsive, kind, and clearly takes great pride in making guests feel welcome. Every detail was carefully considered, and it really showed. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay and would happily return!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
The views are absolutely awesome! It feels like you are in two different places between the lagoon in the back and the beach to the front. I am an early riser so the sun rises are gorgeous reflecting on the water! I can’t say enough great stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
We enjoyed our stay and Blake was great to work with. He responded quickly to all of our questions. The condo is beautiful and had everything and more that we needed for the week. Highly recommend!
5 / 10·Jul 2020
This was our first family vacation in a long time. We really enjoyed our time! The location was excellent! Some parts of the area are grossly over populated on the beach, not so here. This area of Gulf Shores is private beach only. Not all properties across the road have beach access, but Bele Sole does. It rained a couple of days while we were in town and the pools (outdoor and indoor) were enjoyed those days. The condo was well stocked with unexpected items like games, Ziplock bags, cleaning supplies etc. There were also expected items like umbrellas, chairs, a cart, boogie boards etc. We had brought our own so we did not use these, but we’re delightfully surprised.The condo is gorgeous! It’s decorations are up to date. The ceilings are extra high, walkways extra wide so the space was larger than pics let on. It is very beautiful and well maintained.We encountered only a few oddities. There were lots of extra pillows, but no extra cases. Also, the condo was very very clean except for the sofa sleeper (probably a deficiency of the cleaning crew, not the owner who was great). The sheets were not so clean, very linty. I had to wash them twice to get them clean. The pillow cases were old and did not match. One had an ink stain. My teenage son complained of sand in the bed. We lifted the mattress to shake it out to find Pepridge Farms Gold Fish under the mattress - maybe the real culprit. The mattress was no more than 3 inches thick and he had a miserable sleep. My husband and I traded with him the last two nights so that everyone could have a taste of a good vacation. Everything else was immaculate. All other beds were very comfortable. It was such a misfit item. Going forward I would advertise this as accommodations for 8, not 10 unless the mattress is replaced with something thicker. One other piece that didn’t bother me, but concerns me. There were damages to little things in the condo like the pulls on the blinds (missing on some), water marks on the table and dresser, two patio chairs with ripping fabric. All were usable, not noticeable, and did not cause any pain. My home has these too. I just wasn’t sure if we’d be dinged for these preexisting damages or if these were pre recorded. Should I call or text a list? This is my first time using VRBO so I wasn’t sure.Any how... I’d stay here again with fewer people (truly sleeps 8). It was very nice, except for the sleeper sofa. The owner was very communicative and helpful.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at BEST in Bel Sole! -- Availability beginning Aug 21st.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is BEST in Bel Sole! -- Availability beginning Aug 21st. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at BEST in Bel Sole! -- Availability beginning Aug 21st.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.