We have stayed here in March for the last three years. It is really on an "island" in the village of Gulf Shores.  Walking distance to the beach, dining, shopping AND connected by a path through the woods to Gulf Shores State Park. The park is huge with 29 miles of walking or biking trails,  which wind through the forest, through wetlands and around lakes.  The trails are blacktop or wooden bridges/causeways.   Besides the beautiful beach, the village has wonderful facilities: restaurants, grocery stores, public library, recreation center, golf course, Brewery, mini golf, water park  etc.

The resort is well managed, clean and has an event coordinator that keeps the an active calendar.

We love this place.