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Southern Sands 306 Beach Front directly on the beach - Walk to dining!

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Large balcony with chairs
Spectacular gulf front balcony view
Another view from private balcony
Top-notch renovations include fresh paint, new ceiling, baseboards, doors, remodeled bathrooms, plus more!
Welcome to Southern Sands 306!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Southern Sands 306 Beach Front directly on the beach - Walk to dining!

Gulf Front, Close to Town; Ultra Low-Density on the Beach; Only 18 Condos!.

Welcome to Southern Sands 306! NEW 43" SMART TV in Living Room - NETFLIX, Vudu, HULU, etc with your account!

**2019 renovations- Fresh Paint throughout, remodeled bathrooms, new baseboard & doors, new plumbing, customizing bedroom closets, master bedroom now has direct access to bathroom, plus more!!**

Southern Sands is now entirely SMOKE-FREE; there is a covered, designated smoking area next to the BBQ area. No smoking allowed anywhere else, including balconies.

Direct gulf front condo with panoramic views of the sparkling gulf water and sugar white sand beach. 2Br/2Ba, 3rd floor condo on scenic West Beach in Gulf Shores. Condo size is approx. 1,000 SqFt.

The well-appointed kitchen includes all appliances, a single & 12-cup coffee maker, and all the essentials. Ample granite counter space with newly installed backsplash and over-the-counter microwave.

Southern Sands is a low density complex - only 18 units - that is directly on the beach, and easy walking distance to the center of town! Island Outfitters directly across the street. Ice cream/snowcone/deli store is a block!

Recently replaced sleeper sofa and living room furniture plus new Smart cable TV with Netflix, HULU, etc (user account required).

Continually updated, this direct gulf front condo is fully tiled with bright decor. This condo has a private double-sized balcony directly on the beach and gulf w/great pool viewing also. Condo has all appliances, whirlpool tub in hall bath, ice maker, CableTV(3), DVD, CD-Stereo. Complex includes Elevator, BBQ grilling area, full size Washer/Dryer available - credit/debit card service on each floor ($1.50/cycle). Free WiFi included. Parking Permits are $42/ea(2 MAX). Parking Permits are $52/ea(2 MAX) during Hangout Festival.

E-thermostat allows cooling to 70 deg - system disable w balcony door open > 5min.. Tampering with system is a guest charge.

Bedding is:
Master: Queen
Bedroom 2: 2 Twins
Sleeper Sofa: Queen

Approx Area: 1,000 Sq Ft

Gulf Shores Alabama Beach Front Vacation Rentals hosted by Gulfsands. Please call or book online for reservations today.

Monthly stays are from the 1st of the month to the 1st of the next month. We do not prorate our rates.

Property manager

Gulfsands Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renter/occupant min age 25 years;must stay in unit

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulf State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sands 306 Beach Front directly on the beach - Walk to dining! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Southern Sands 306 Beach Front directly on the beach - Walk to dining! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Sands 306 Beach Front directly on the beach - Walk to dining!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Southern Sands 306 Beach Front directly on the beach - Walk to dining! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leigh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed our stay so much that we added an extra day to our stay! Great location! It had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo!

Exactly as described. Perfect for spring break trip with 2 teenagers. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

johnny h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

close to everything

great location. short walk to beach. one of the best condos we have stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Great beach access, quiet complex, clean, enjoed pool and easy access to restaurants and other attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved!

Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and homey place to stay

Perfect place to stay right on the beach. Condo was great and perfect for our family. Very nice and well kept. We will probably come back to this one again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Great location! Loved the beach access! Perfect place for our family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for Ocean View and Beach Access

The location and view couldn't better. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Casey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed it!

The place was right on the beach & a perfect size/place my family (4 of us). We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

This is a small group of houses in the middle of a larger group of buildings so the pool wasn’t so busy located on the beach so it was easy to move back and forth. All located near just about anything you wanted. Very beautiful, very clean, this is the place you would want for your own place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janice m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo !!!

We stayed in unit #306 over Labor Day weekend 2024 and really enjoyed it. We loved everything about this place. The only thing we saw that needed attention was the Queen bed, it needs replacing. We will ask for this unit in the future. Thank you for letting us enjoy your condo !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a great location!

Great location with great views. Easy walk to the Hangout and restaurants, stores. And about a 15 minute drive to Orange Beach. We stayed over Spring Break and wasn't overly busy, but wasn't overly warm either. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Southern Sands 306

Great location and property.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Juanita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great beach getaway

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Enjoyable

Very enjoyable. Have stayed at Southern Sands for over 25 years. So close and easy to get to everything- especially the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa H., Bartlett Tennessee

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at Gulfsands. Very relaxing and had everything we needed. There was an issue with an appliance but they fixed it in a matter of hours. Super nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Alena J.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Nice location

The location of the property is very good. Our check in was late which is a big deal if you've been driving all day:(
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Get Away

If you’re looking for a little place to comfortably sleep & shower with cold AC, on the beach, this is it. It’s so nice to be at a smaller venue with less competition for a dip in the pool/parking, etc. The wide balcony stretches across two rooms (the living room and one bedroom) and is one of the best in this complex. It has places for 6 people to enjoy morning coffee or a last call nightcap. I would definitely rent this place again with a small group. Perfect for a weekend get away for two couples and a guest or two who don’t mind a pull out bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quality

Good location and decent features in condo
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break!

Great location right on the beach and a small walk from all the shops, ice cream and restaurants! #306 has an amazing view beach front view, pictures don’t do it justice. Our condo was the perfect size for me, my husband and our 14 and 15 year old boys. We loved that it was a “smaller” unit of 18 condos and not a packed high rise hotel. If we come back to Gulf Shores we will definitely be staying at Southern Sands again! I recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Overall a really wonderful condo with a fabulous view of the beach and ocean. My only complaint was that the linens smelled musty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Seth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay for a family of 5 clean, close to good food and entertainment walk to the beach

Had a great stay. Was clean a minute or two walk to the beach. Communication with property management was clear. Will definitely be back it was perfect for my family of 5. They only complaint I would have is that you had to keep adjusting the thermostat it was set on a program time and temp would have to cut it down to the desired temperature about 3 times a day would give it 4.5 stars out of 5 everything else was great other than the cleaning crew got there about 30 mins early on the last day and we felt rushed to leave
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect oceanfront condo...

I've stayed at this complex before, so knew it was a low-density condo with absolutely amazing oceanfront views. And, with this stay, we were not disappointed. The condo was VERY clean and had everything we needed for a short stay. The location is ideal, we could walk to almost everything. The only drawback was the check-in process for this unit. We had to stop at a building on the way in to town to pick up a check-in packet, which was an inconvenience. Since parking passes can be left in the unit, there is a keypad entry, and we used the VRBO app to reserve the condo, I'm not sure why it was necessary to pick up a parking pass and a piece of paper with our code on it. But, it was a small inconvenience to stay at a great condo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location!

My family decided on a "spur of the moment" trip to the beach for the 4th of July. We couldn't have asked for anything more perfect. The location was fantastic with many places to eat and shop within a comfortable walking distance - very important in July! We also felt comfortable with our older teenage sons exploring the area on their own. Speaking as someone who has a hard time with the crowds at large, high rise condos, this condo was as described with a low density beach and quiet pool. Beach umbrellas and chairs are available for rent and are only a single row unlike the 2-3 rows in other areas. Be aware that you cannot have tents and canopies near the water. With only 18 units, parking is a breeze, some are covered. My children have been to some pretty elaborate accommodations in the past and they all deemed this place "the best we've ever had." The condo was clean. Check in was a breeze, even at 11pm. The kitchen was well stocked. My only advice to potential renters is to bring your own heavier blankets, if desired. I worried about having communal laundry but had absolutely no problems with it. If you are looking for a less crowded, fully functional, beach front place - look no further. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Absolutely loved the place. It was convenient enough that I never had to drive anywhere. Close to the beach, Close to restaurants, and Close to the stores. Absolutely loved the view the most. The o ky issue that I encountered was the elevator, it was sketchy to ride on. But other then that, I definitely give this place 5 stars and will love to come back again REAL SOON!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

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