Your festival basecamp, on the Gulf.
A Gulf-front corner condo in Orange Beach that sleeps 8, a short walk from where the 2025 festival shuttle stopped. Plus everything you need to plan the trip.
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The festival's organizers say it's coming back to Gulf Shores in May 2027. The exact dates and lineup aren't out yet. Join our Founding Flock and we'll email you the minute they are, before we post it anywhere else.
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Grab the weekend.
Already know your nights? Check live availability and pricing below. Booking direct means no platform service fee.
A note on the building: Phoenix V is getting new windows and a fresh exterior, scheduled to wrap up in spring 2027. You may see crews on other parts of the building during the day. The pools, splash pad and beach stay open.
Check-in 4:00 PM · check-out 10:00 AM Central. Questions? Email [email protected]
Walk to the shuttle. Skip the parking.
In 2025 the festival's official shuttle ran an East Line along Perdido Beach Boulevard, with a stop at the Holiday Inn Express, 24700 Perdido Beach Blvd. That's about 0.48 miles (around 10 minutes) on foot from our building. 2025 route
The 2027 shuttle routes haven't been announced. We'll update this page when they are.
Walking directions to the stop ↗ · Driving directions to The Hangout ↗
What 2025 taught us
- The festival ran no public parking, and parking near the site was "extremely limited." Shuttle passes started at $70 for all three days.
- Wristbands had to be worn within a 1-mile perimeter, with police vehicle checkpoints.
- Highway 59 was barricaded at 1st Ave, and the city said traffic wouldn't be back to normal until the Tuesday after.
- Gulf Shores beach parking now runs $3 an hour south of Beach Blvd, with a $75 fine.
- Uber and Lyft both operate in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Expect festival-night surge pricing.
Room for 8, and the Gulf out front.
Beds for the whole crew
A king in the primary, two queens in the second bedroom, and a king in the third. Two full baths.
Drinks on the beach, legally
Orange Beach allows alcohol on the sand, as long as it isn't glass. Gulf Shores beaches, including the festival end, don't.
Pools and hot tubs
Phoenix V has a Gulf-front outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool, three hot tubs, a sauna and a splash pad.
A real kitchen
Cook a pre-show dinner or a recovery breakfast instead of waiting in festival-weekend lines.
The balcony
A wraparound corner balcony. The living and dining side looks straight out over the dune, the pool deck and the Gulf.
Good to know
Quiet hours 10 PM–8 AM. No pets (service animals only). The building charges $55 per vehicle at the front desk, which includes wristbands for up to 12 guests.
Festival rules 2025 policy
These are the 2025 rules from the festival's own site. The 2027 policy hasn't been posted; always check the official site before you go.
Bags
- Clear bags up to 12″ × 6″ × 12″, or a one-gallon clear zip bag
- Fanny packs and hand-sized clutches
Allowed
- One empty non-glass water bottle, up to 2 liters
- Empty single-pocket hydration packs
- Sunscreen and bug spray, non-aerosol, 3 oz or less
- Towels or blankets up to 30″ × 70″
Not allowed
- Chairs, coolers, tents and umbrellas
- Outside food and drink, alcohol and glass
- Professional cameras and GoPros
- Saving space on the beach
Good to know
- Gates opened at noon each day in 2025
- 3-day wristbands only, with re-entry allowed
- Cashless: cards and phone wallets
- Rain or shine
- Water refill stations on site; the city called dehydration a top concern
A festival weekend, start to finish.
Check in at 4 PM, register cars at the front desk, stock up at Publix (25771 Perdido Beach Blvd), then beach time out front.
Big breakfast in the condo, a beach morning, then walk to the shuttle stop before the gates open.
Flora-Bama on the state line keeps the music going after the main stage. Get a rideshare home.
Hot tubs, the indoor pool, or a stroll on the Gulf State Park pier. Traffic out of Gulf Shores ran heavy until Tuesday in 2025.
Fuel up between sets.
Each place below had a working website on October 21, 2026. Festival weekends get busy, so check hours and call ahead.
Doc's Seafood Shack
Local seafood fixture since 1988; pickup and delivery.
Website ↗Moe's Original BBQ
BBQ for a big group, with a backyard stage.
Website ↗Flora-Bama
The state-line bar: live music and late nights.
Website ↗The Hangout
Right at the festival site; live music most nights.
Website ↗More to do nearby.
- Gulf State Park Pier: open 24/7; small fee to walk or fish (an Alabama fishing license is required to fish).
- The Wharf: Ferris wheel, shops and restaurants on Canal Rd.
- Backcountry Trail: 28+ paved miles through the woods, daylight hours only.
Groceries & drinks.
- Publix: 25771 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach.
- Delivery: Instacart, Shipt and store pickup all serve the area.
- Liquor: Alabama's state ABC stores are closed on Sundays, so stock up early. The Orange Beach store is at 25803 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Pack like a pro.
- A clear bag that meets the festival size (2025: 12″ × 6″ × 12″)
- An empty refillable bottle
- Small non-aerosol sunscreen (3 oz or less), sunglasses, a hat
- Boots you can stand in for hours, plus sandals for the beach
- Portable phone charger (the festival rented charging lockers in 2025)
- Beach chairs and an umbrella? Already in the condo closet.
Know the beach.
- Flags: yellow = medium hazard, red = high hazard, double red = water closed, purple = dangerous marine life. Text ALBEACHES to 888777 for flag alerts.
- No glass on any beach. No dogs on the sand.
- Anything left on the beach an hour after sunset is removed. Fill in holes before you leave.
- May is sea turtle nesting season (May 1–Oct 31): keep beach-facing lights off at night.
- Typical May weather: highs in the mid-80s.
- Emergency: call 911.
Roads & runways.
- Driving: the Baldwin Beach Express from I-10 runs straight to Orange Beach. The Foley Beach Express has been toll-free since May 2024.
- Pensacola (PNS): about an hour's drive, with nonstop flights from many major cities.
- Mobile: under a two-hour drive. Flights still use Mobile Regional (MOB); the new downtown airport is slated for early 2027.
- Gulf Shores International: limited Allegiant flights, a few miles north of the beach.
Gene & Jen.
We own Tide Me Over ourselves and answer our own messages. Book direct and you deal with us, not a call center.
Tide Me Over is an independent vacation rental. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by the festival or its organizers.
Questions, answered.
When is the festival?
The festival's organizers say it returns to Gulf Shores in May 2027. Exact dates and the lineup haven't been announced. Join the dates alert above and we'll email you the moment they are.
How do we get to the gates?
In 2025 the official shuttle stopped at the Holiday Inn Express, a 0.48-mile walk from our building. The 2027 shuttle routes haven't been announced; we'll update this page when they are. The festival doesn't run public parking.
How many people can stay?
Up to 8 guests: a king in the primary, two queens in the second bedroom, and a king in the third.
What about cars?
Every group registers at the Phoenix V front desk. The building charges $55 per vehicle, which includes wristbands for up to 12 guests; a second car is another $55.
Can we drink on the beach?
On Orange Beach sand, yes, as long as it isn't glass. Gulf Shores beaches, including the festival end, don't allow alcohol.
Any house rules we should know?
Quiet hours are 10 PM to 8 AM. No pets (ADA service animals only), no smoking in the condo or on the balcony, and no grills on balconies.
What's the cancellation policy?
Booking direct: full refund 30+ days before arrival, 50% from 7 to 29 days, none inside 7 days. A $500 refundable security deposit applies.
Is the building under construction?
Phoenix V is getting new windows and a fresh exterior, scheduled to wrap up in spring 2027. The pools, splash pad and beach stay open.
Are you part of the festival?
No. We're an independent vacation rental owned by Gene and Jen. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by the festival or its organizers.
Sources (checked October 21, 2026)
- Sand In My Boots official site: returns May 2027
- 2025 Passes page (shuttle lines and stops, shuttle pass from $70, lockers from $65), archived 4/13/2025
- 2025 FAQ (gates, wristbands, re-entry, cashless, parking), archived 5/17/2025
- 2025 Info page (bag policy, allowed and prohibited items, rain or shine), archived 4/26/2025
- WSFA, Sand In My Boots set to return in 2027 (10/20/2026)
- FOX10, Gulf Shores preps for big crowds (5/13/2025): road closures and traffic
- FOX10, Gulf Shores paid beach parking rules (6/30/2026)
- City of Orange Beach FAQ: alcohol allowed on the beach, no glass
- City of Gulf Shores beach rules: no alcohol, no glass, tent limits
- City of Orange Beach beach safety and flags
- City of Orange Beach: Leave Only Footprints
- City of Orange Beach wildlife-friendly lighting ordinance (sea turtles, May 1–Oct 31)
- Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism: getting here
- NBC15: Foley Beach Express toll removed (5/2024)
- FOX10: Mobile's downtown airport opening delayed to early 2027
- Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism: grocery delivery and pickup
- Alabama ABC Board store list (stores closed Sunday)
- National Weather Service Mobile, May climate summaries
- Gulf State Park fishing and education pier
- Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail
- Distances: OpenStreetMap routing (walking and driving), measured 10/21/2026
Last updated October 21, 2026. Festival details change; always confirm with the official site before you travel.