Lance Steffek

Ole River, which overlooks Ono Island at Bayou St. John, will conjure up visions of adventure and romance when you spot it from your condo in Vista Bella in Orange Beach. Rent restriction requires a minimum 30 days of rental, to protect your investment in the beautiful condos here.

Vista Bella, which was built in 2007, has 14 stories, the first of which is for parking. Floors 2-13 have units with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. The corner units cover 2,591 sq. ft., and the interior units cover 2,217 sq. ft. The two penthouses on the top floor have 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths each, and cover a whopping 4,550 sq. ft. There is a marina on Ole River with some slips that are deeded, though not enough for each unit. There is also a limited number of assigned garages.

Your pet is welcome in these spacious units. They feature 9’ ceilings, 3 cm. granite countertops in the kitchen, a gas fireplace, and a gas grill on the balcony. The floors are tiled, except in the bedrooms. Flush-panel cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a full-size washer and dryer will streamline your life. You can relax in the jetted tub in the master bathroom, after a workout in the fitness room or a swim in either the indoor or outdoor pool.

In 2011, 5 units were sold at Bella Vista. Of the units sold, list prices ranged from $410,000 to $949,000, and sale prices ranged from $390,000 to $750,000. You can really negotiate these days!

I would like to be the agent to help you find the perfect place. I can assist you in looking for a condo at Vista Bella, and/or several other real estate options. I have extensive knowledge of the Orange Beach/Gulf Shores area and enjoy living here. Give me a call today, Lance Steffek: 251-981-2225, or contact me online.

Seawind in Gulf Shores luxury condominiums will stun you with its view and atmosphere. This beautiful tower is located right on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, and is within a short distance of a wide variety of Alabama landmarks and attractions.

Actually, Seawind consists of two buildings. The main tower has 20 floors, the first three of which are used for parking. In this tower, units begin on the 4^th floor, and continue to the 20^th. Most of the units have two bedrooms and two baths, as well as another room that doesn’t have a closet and can be used as a den, a study or a bunk room. These units come in two sizes. The units in the turn of the building, or the ‘04 stack are pie-shaped and cover 1,237 sq. ft. All the other two-bedroom units cover 1,130 sq. ft. On the top floor of the main tower are some three-bedroom/three-bathroom penthouse units.

A smaller building which is six stories high houses all the amenities. It has one unit on each of the 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th floors. These units have three bedrooms and three bathrooms covering 1,618 sq. ft. each.

The list of amenities is long. You will find a state-of-the-art fitness room, as well as an indoor/outdoor pool, with a ten-person hot tub close by. You can treat yourself to a number of spa services--have your hair styled, get a manicure and/or a pedicure, or enjoy a relaxing massage. Many other services are located nearby.

In 2011, 12 of these beautiful units were sold. The list prices ranged from $255,000 to $369,000. The selling prices ranged from $241,500 to $365,000. You can see that negotiation is worth a try.

I would like to be the agent to help you find the perfect place. I can assist you in looking for a condo at Seawind, and/or several other real estate options. I have extensive knowledge of theOrange Beach/Gulf Shoresarea and enjoy living here. Give me a call today,Lance Steffek: 251-981-2225, or contact me online.

One can hardly know where to begin with the amenities available. The indoor pool is very roomy. This beautiful complex is loaded with wonderful features. The first thing to mention at Regency Isle is the beautiful view. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, in Orange Beach, it’s a virtual feast for the eyes. The sand on the shore is the stuff that castles are made of.

The outdoor pool is fantastic. It’s very large with a lot of lounging and playing room around it. There is also a BBQ area with gas grills. (Most of the other properties in the area have charcoal grills.)

You’ll find a well equipped fitness center. After your workout, you might want to visit the sauna or the steam room. You can practice on the putting green if your taste runs to golf. Meet for some comradery in the Gazebo to top off a well-rounded day.

Regency Isle is located less than ½ mile from the AL/FL state line. Twelve stories high, it houses 112 units in three sizes. The 2 bedroom units have 2 ½ baths, and cover 1,330 sq. ft. Some 3 bedroom units have 3 baths and cover 1,460 sq. ft. Other 3 bedroom units have 3 ½ baths and cover 1,662 sq. ft.

In 2011, 8 units were sold at Regency Isle. The price ranges were from $302,000 to $482,500. These are very reasonable prices for such beautiful condos in such a choice area.

I would like to be the agent to help you find the perfect place. I can assist you in looking for a condo at Phoenix West, and/or several other real estate options. I have extensive knowledge of the Orange Beach/Gulf Shores area and enjoy living here. Give me a call today, Lance Steffek: 251-981-2225 , or contact me online.

What better way to start your day than taking in a breathtaking view of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico shore or Perdido Pass? A condo at Phoenix West will place you there. This is the “to be” place in Orange Beach! Of course, the spectacular view is only the beginning.

Space is not a problem at Phoenix West. The spacious interior units have 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, and cover 1,958 square feet. The larger, corner units have 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, and cover 2,560 square feet. You could have an even larger penthouse. There are 225 units in all, covering 27 stories.

Phoenix West complex features an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, and a kiddie pool. There is also a “Lazy River” with a curvy, fun water slide. If you want to stay fit, but don’t particularly care for the water sports, there is a fully equipped gym room. For you Rafa Nadals out there, a lighted tennis court is available. If you need to host gatherings, you can arrange for the use of a beautiful meeting room. As you can see, there’s something for everyone!

Some of these units were sold in 2011 at prices ranging from $525,000 to $820,000. Things can be pretty flexible in today’s market. One penthouse was sold at a price of $1,250,000. If you are interested in owning a condo in one of the most beautiful areas of the country, now is the time to act. You can contact me for the latest news on sales.

I would like to be the agent to help you find the perfect place. I can assist you in looking for a condo at Phoenix West, and/or several other real estate options. I have extensive knowledge of the Orange Beach/Gulf Shores area and enjoy living here. Give me a call today, Lance Steffek: 251-981-2225, or contact me online.

Little Lagoon Pass is a connector between Gulf Shores and Little Lagoon. It is a popular public fishing spot, but keeping it passable is quite a task because it is constantly filling with sand.

So the state has plans to build a new bridge—a bigger bridge to the tune of 12-14 million dollars. This new bridge will hopefully assist in the never-ending dredging task that at this point is the only way to keep a free flow through the pass.

A division engineer from the Alabama Department of Transportation, Vince Calametti stated, “The new bridge will be wider and improved navigation will be a by-product.” He made mention that it’s not the state’s intention to keep the inlet clear so people who like to boat or kayak are free to travel through. Rather, the state has the responsibility to maintain good water quality and water transfer at Little Lagoon Pass.

That job is done by the city of Gulf Shores working with the state in a joint effort. Mark Acreman, the Gulf Shores Public Works Director, explains that the city performs a weekly inlet survey to ensure the water flow at the pass. The state receives a report from the city when there is a problem.

The state also has plans to extend the jetties and redo the inlet which will in theory improve maintenance. The Mayor of Gulf Shores, Robert Craft, admits that correcting the sand problem at the pass will be a challenge from an engineering perspective. He welcomes the opportunity for this to be done simultaneously by commenting, "If there is a way to design and engineer it so the pass wouldn’t fill up with sand, I say let’s do it when the new bridge is being built."

Being willing to work with the state on big plans to improve our own Little Lagoon Pass is a good example of the importance of community that is Gulf Shores. It's a great place to make your home or your "get-away from home!" I have extensive knowledge of the Orange Beach/Gulf Shores area and enjoy living here. Give me a call today, Lance Steffek: 251-981-2225 or contact me online.