Orange Beach lodging options
Program Only: $155 per person
Rate will increase to $165 for those that pay deposits after Jan. 316 Meal Plan (+$90 per person)
Meals include lunch and dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Breakfasts are not included.Worship: Orange Beach Event Center
4671 Wharf Parkway Orange Beach, AL 36561Camper mail is not accepted
Details
Location: Varies, those that we typically use are 5-7 miles from Worship Center
Parking: Bus & trailer parking not available due to HOA's (very few exceptions).
Daily housekeeping is not available
Handicap Accessibility: condos are not equipped for handicap accessibility
Beach houses are typically weekly rentals from Saturday - Saturday
Saturday arrivals should plan for additional travel time
Reservation Policies: Typically included with confirmation emails.
The following applies to ALL Condos details could vary slightly but based on the buildings we've used in the past
Amenities
Amenities vary but may include:
- Outdoor Pool
- Grilling Area
- Balcony
- Washer, Dryer & full Kitchens in most condos
Savings tricks
>2 & 3Bedroom rates typically include 2 parking passes at $18+/car, decrease the # of passes to lower your rate>Some companies offer an optional Insurance which can be declined to save $
Condos
- 1 Bedrooms typically sleep 4-6 (6 if they include hallway bunks)
- 2 Bedrooms typically sleep 6
- 3 Bedrooms typically sleep 8
- Bedding varies & sometimes includes sleeper sofas
- All condos individually owned, decorated & furnished
- Bed & Bath linens are provided
*1 adult required in every condo (age limits listed below)
Condos
- 1 adult (25 years or older) required per condo.
- Handicap Accessibility: condos are not equipped for handicap accessibility
- Parking: Bus & trailer parking not available
- Daily housekeeping is not available
- Start up supply of soap & paper products provided
- Bring your beach towels from home!
Vacasa (formerly Kaiser Realty)
Prices vary depending on building & size of condo Booking
Call Tabitha Williams at 888-346-1799 & mention Student Life
Book early-condos are not taken out of inventory
20% deposit to secure condos - due within 45 days of booking (she will be as flexible as she can-they need to call to discuss this)
Balance due 30 days prior to arrival
Check-in/out
Check-in begins at 4pm. Some condos will have key codes, otherwise stop by the rental office to receive your keys
If arriving after 8pm, call ahead for arrival instructions
Check-out is 8am for Student Life groups
Buildings
- Bluewater
- Sanibel (across street from beach)
- Seawind
- Summerchase
- Tidewater
- Tradewinds
- Windward Point
- Beach houses
- & more
Rental Office
1557 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Current Cancellation -updated page here
For reservations with check-in dates after April 14, 2020, you have the following options:
- Change your reservation to another Vacasa home in any location, free of charge.
- ∙ If the new reservation cost is higher, you’ll be asked to pay the difference.
- Cancel your trip and receive a full refund as credit for a future stay.
- Cancel in accordance with our standard cancellation policy until 30 days before check-in.
- ∙ Refunds may not be available for certain reservations in Latin America and Europe.
Condos
- 1 adult (varies but typically 25+) required per condo.
- Handicap Accessibility: condos are not equipped for handicap accessibility
- Parking: Bus & trailer parking not available
- Daily housekeeping is not available
- Start up supply of soap & paper products provided
- Bring your beach towels from home!
Buildings
Gulf Shores Rentals
Prices vary depending on building & size of condo Booking
Call Donna or Carly at 251-948-7000 & mention Student Life
These condos can only be booked within the camp dates (can not usually extend your stay)
Deposit required to secure condos
Balance due 30 days prior to arrival
*This option is not available for June 27-July 1
Rental Office
1325 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Check-in/out
Check-in begins at 3pm. Stop by the rental office to receive your keys
If arriving after hours, call ahead for arrival instructions
Check-out is 8am for Student Life groups
- Leave kitchen items clean
- Remove trash using receptacles
- Leave all beds unmade
Cancellation:
Currently none listed that I can find
Check-in/out
Check-in begins at 4pm. Some condos will have key codes, otherwise stop by the rental office to receive your keys. *Rental office location will be specified in confirmation email
If arriving after 5pm, call ahead for arrival instructions
Check-out is 8am for Student Life groups
- Keys must be returned to the same office where they were picked up
Young's Suncoast
Prices vary depending on building & size of condo Booking
Call 800-826-1213, press option 2 & reference discount code LIFE2020
Book early-condos are not taken out of inventory
Discounted rate of $1,575 for 4 nights at Crystal Tower.
Discounted rate may not initially show on website but they will correct the rate on the backend & send out an updated confirmation to groups.
Deposit: $99/condo
Balance due 30 days prior to arrival
Condos
- 1 adult required per condo
- 21 acceptable for most buildings
- 25 at some
- Handicap Accessibility: condos are not equipped for handicap accessibility
- Daily housekeeping is not available
- Start up supply of soap & paper products provided
- Parking: 1 pass for 1 Bedroom rentals, 2 passes for 2+ Bedroom rentals
- Bring your beach towels from home!
Buildings
- Crystal Tower
- Boardwalk
- Levin's Bend @ the Wharf
- Beach houses
Rental Office
3639 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
*There is also an office at the Wharf and Boardwalk condos
Young’s Suncoast Cancellation Policy Update
In light of these new developments and area restrictions, and following the guidance of our local city officials, we are amending our cancellation policy.
- We will continue to offer guests the opportunity to take a credit of monies paid to put toward a new reservation in the same property at a later date by issuing a Future Stay Credit Voucher.
- Effective immediately, any existing reservation with an arrival between now and April 5th can cancel and receive a full refund.
- Guests who want to make future reservations for later in 2020, we will be offering a COVID-19 100% Worry-Free Booking Policy.
- As long as the country is still under a National State of Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak, a guest can make a new reservation for arrival any time in 2020 with a guaranteed 100% refund if their plans are disrupted due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Check-in/out
Check-in begins at 3pm. Some condos will have key codes, otherwise stop by the rental office to receive your keys. *Rental office location will be specified in confirmation email
If arriving after 5pm, call ahead for arrival instructions
Check-out is 8am for Student Life groups
- Door keys & Key fobs or amenity access cards must be turned into the rental office
Booking
Call 251-224-1500 and ask for the Student Life discounted rates
Book early-condos are not taken out of inventory
Rate for 4 nights:
(other fees including cleaning & taxes may not be included in this rate)- 1 Bedroom: $1083
- 2 Bedroom: $1340
- 3 Bedroom: $1725
- 4 Bedroom: $1880
Amenities
- The Oasis
- Washer, Dryer & full Kitchens in each unit
- Walkable to a variety of shops, restaurants, entertainment
Condos
- 1 Bedrooms typically sleep 4 or 6 (with hallway bunks)
- 2 Bedrooms typically sleep 6
- 3 Bedrooms typically sleep 8
- 4 Bedrooms typically sleep 10
- Bedding varies & sometimes includes sleeper sofas
- Gas grills on balconies
*1 adult (25 years or older) required per condo.
Rental Office
4851 Wharf Parkway, Suite D212
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Details
- Location: 1,000 feet from Worship Center
- Parking: Bus & trailer parking at the Worship Center. No parking pass fees.
- Beach: short drive
- Daily housekeeping is not available
- Handicap Accessibility: condos are not equipped for handicap accessibility
Cancellation:
March 17 from Facebook:
As of today, there are no restrictions on travel anywhere in the State of Alabama, which includes Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The amenities onsite at The Wharf are currently open as well as the local beaches.
Regarding cancellation of your existing reservation, please refer back to your rental agreement or visit our website at www.wharfcondos.com
We thank you for your loyalty and look forward to seeing you again soon!
HOTELS
Rates do not include tax of 13% (subject to change)
Details
Location: next door to Worship Center!
Parking: Free parking, bus & trailer parking at Event Center
Beach: short drive away!
Address
4673 Wharf Parkway
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Check in begins at: 4pm
Booking
Nightly Rates:
$189 for QQ Studio
Call 888-236-2427 and ask for the Student Life group rate
Deposit: up to their discretion, may only require a Credit Card Authorization form
Cut off date: 5/15/20 (for all camps)
Cancellation: 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid being charged for the 1st night
Rooms
- 5 people per room, rooms include 2 Queen beds with sleeper sofa
- Microwaves & mini-fridges in all rooms
Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Free breakfast!
- Walkable to a variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment at the Wharf
Cancellation:
For individuals: reservations must be cancelled by 4PM at least 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid being charged 1 night room/tax for the reservation.
Student Life: We will have a penalty to pay if we cancel the entire contract.
Details
Location: 5 miles to Worship Center
Parking: Free parking, bus parking limited (please contact hotel)
Beach: across the street
Booking
Nightly Rates:
Standard rooms (QQ or King) $169 for Sunday-Thursday nights / $219 for Friday & Saturday nights
Suites (QQ or K with sleeper sofa) $189 for Sunday-Thursday nights / $259 for Friday & Saturday nights
Call 251-543-4444 Ask for the Student Life block
Cut off date: 5/15/20
Rooms
- 4 people per room - 2 queen beds
- 5 people per room - 2 queen suite
- Microwaves & mini-fridges in all rooms
- Rollaways are not available
Amenities
- Free Breakfast
- Fitness Room
- Free wifi, upgraded wifi additional fee
- Beach trolley
- Outdoor pool
- Sand Volleyball
- small grilling area
- Walmart & Publix nearby
Cancellation:
For individuals: reservations must be cancelled by 4PM at least 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid being charged 1 night room/tax for the reservation.
Student Life: cancel by 5/15 for no penalty
Details
Location: 3 miles to Worship Center
Parking: Free parking, bus parking limited (please contact hotel)
Beach: short drive away! (4+ miles)
Booking
Nightly Rates: Standard rooms - $149
Call Emily at 251-968-1113 Ask for the Student Life block
Online booking not available
Cut off & rooming list due date:
- ORBH01: 5/15/20
- ORBH02: 5/19/20
- ORBH03: 5/22/20
- ORBH04: 5/27/20
Rooms
- 4 people per room - 2 queen beds
- Microwaves & mini-fridges in all rooms
**This hotel will be going through a renovation, pictures represent current hotel design and layout.
Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Sundeck/ Courtyard
- Bistro open for breakfast & dinner in hotel lobby
- Starbucks coffee
Cancellation:
For individuals: reservations must be cancelled by 4PM at least 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid being charged 1 night room/tax for the reservation.
Student Life: none listed.
Gulf Shores Beach Retreat
We do not have a "call-in" option with GSBR, groups can still contact them for availability but it was going to be easier for groups to just go directly to them.
Contact: 251-948-8800 or GSBeachRetreat@gmail.com
Address: 1054 West Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542