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OGP3B. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10132.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3rd Flr E BR

1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr W BR

1 King Bed

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

Main Flr BR

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Flr Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr E BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr W BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

OGP3B. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value!

On Golden Pond 3B
1506 Sandpiper Lane #3B, Gulf Shores

At 3 Bedrooms and sleeping 10, one side of On Golden Pond 3 is the smallest, and most cost-efficient, of my places. Yet its cute, comfy, and a perfect place to spend your vacay! This listing is for the B unit of On Golden Pond #3.

OGP3A: Nice 3BR for less than a hotel! Community Pool. Dock. Quiet. Relax... for less! Can also be rented as a very affordable 6BR 6BA in the middle of Gulf Shores West Beach.

If you need a really nice smaller home, on a budget, OGP3 is perfect! Most seasons, it is less than the cost of a single hotel room per night, yet located in the middle of West Beach, lagoon side (nice shared dock and pool!), and only a short walk (1/4 mile) to the beach (you walk right next to my Seafoam home!).

3BR 3BA. OGP3 is lagoon side, however, it is not lagoon front (like my OGP5 home is). Easy access to the community dock, beach, and pool all right on the lagoon. Nice! And a nice price!

Looking for something a little smaller than most of my properties? Just as nice though! And at a great price!? OGP3 may be the perfect place for you!

On Golden Pond #3, aka OGP3, is a beautiful vacation home with easy access to the community dock, beach, and pool all right on the lagoon. OGP3 is on a private cul de sac shared by mostly owner occupied homes. OGP3 is not lagoon front though you can see the lagoon from the front deck for your little peak at the water in the evenings. OGP3 is the north side of a duplex (no shared living spaces) and we know the owners of the other side if you are interested in both, we are happy to reach out. If you want lagoon front, and a little bigger, check out my On Golden Pond #5 home!

This vacation home also features covered parking and access to the dock, pool, and beach. This unit is a tremendous value.

Each side of this lagoon side 3 bedroom, 3 bath duplex home has the following bedding:

BEDDING:
Main Floor Bedroom: King
3rd Floor E Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk
3rd Floor W Bedroom: King

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
3rd Floor Lounge Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

NICE COMMUNITY POOL, FISHING DOCK, AND BEACH
The pool is on the lagoon. Great views of lagoon, pier, dock, while relaxing poolside. The pool is a 24x14x3-5' Community Pool. There's even a small lagoon, sand, beach right by the pool!

Fishing too from the nice community fishing pier and dock.

GULF BEACH ACCESS
Public beach access is a 3 minute walk on a quiet road, then across west beach (as a crosswalk), right next to my Seafoam home! There is ALSO a lagoon front beach by our community pool. MORE? Yes. You can take the new pedestrian walkway from the road outside our home to the Calloway Bridge (and the public beach there too!). Nice walk along the lagoon!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 4 cars. In fact, you could park more cars than you should be driving for a 10 person place! Inquire if you have special vehicle needs.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 250Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

That's it! We think you'll have a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.

OGP3 https://www.vrbo.com/2614353 6BR (2x3BR)
OGP3A https://vrbo.com/1608269 3BR
OGP3B https://vrbo.com/2650573 3BR
OGP5 https://www.vrbo.com/2082299 5BR

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Gulf State Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Waterville USA - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OGP3B. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OGP3B. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at OGP3B. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OGP3B. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OGP3B. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judy D.

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

Golden stay at Golden Pond

The property was very nice and clean and plenty of room! Very close to walk to beach! Furniture was not very comfortable for long term guest! Metal chairs got very hard! Must be willing to climb stairs, lots and lots of stairs! Or need to be in good physical shape or maybe just a little younger! Overall good experience and great price!
Stayed 62 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon P.

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

Nice Place

The house was very nice. Our family and friends stayed there for a week. Very enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tameeka w.

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

Had a wonderful stay!

Truly enjoyed our stay! The home was comfortable and exactly what our group of 7 needed! It was such a relaxing house to stay in and the balconies were our favorite spot to spend the evening!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hailee Q.

Amazing host and place!

Had a great time!
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10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

Really enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay at OGP3. The management company was great and kept in touch via email. Everything went smoothly. It's very clean and neat. I love the paint colors and decor. It's really cute and located in a great spot.... Thank you for the great stay. We want to come back and stay in one of your bigger places on the beach with our kids and grandkids. That looks wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Location was perfect, quick and easy access to public beach and parking..

Our trip was great, perfect location, owners were very helpful, place was clean and well stocked. This is a trip our families take every year, we will definitely stay here next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Another great stay here

Second year in a row here. Still perfect for extended stays! Great service and hospitality!
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Clean and Well Maintained!

Had a great visit! Clean and well maintained. Excellent location for access to the beach and the lagoon. And the dock is a great little fishing spot!
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10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our stay

We are enjoying our stay in your house. All is going well an it suited us perfectly. Thank you for making it stress free for us😊
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Return Customers!!

Return customers! Year after year we are not disappointed. Great location and well maintained property!

8/10 Good

Ellen S.

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

Great location!

This is a great house in a great location! We walked to both the ocean and the pier on the inlet. The management company was very helpful, responsive and friendly!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location and spacious property!

Everything was wonderful from the beginning process of booking the property all the way through the stay! This was our first time traveling with one of our dogs so we were nervous we wouldn’t find a decent pet friendly location but we were not disappointed! Thank you again and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Great stay! Perfect for us!

Great stay in a very nice beach home. From the very comfortable bed to accommodating kitchen, everything was set up perfectly. The only thing you need to bring are your clothes/personal items, food, and drinks. We would definitely stay here again.[👍 Thanks so much for the wonderful all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, from checkin, to cleaning, to checkout, I am so glad everything was great for you all! I would be very happy to host you all again anytime. DM me when ready to lock that down, or if you have any suggestions at all for our place, communications, support, whatever! Thanks again Amy! 🙏]

10/10 Excellent

Sierra B.

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

On Golden Pond 3B

Our stay was amazing. The house is definitely accommodating for large family. Very spacious and fully stocked kitchen. Which allowed us to cook more and save on eating out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

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

Great accommodations and location

Our family had a wonderful time staying at 3B. It was our first time at the Gulf Shores, and it surpassed every expectation we had! We definitely enjoyed our accommodations and found the place perfect for our vacation desires… space, size, cleanliness, location, proximity to the beach, etc. I fell in love with being able to sit under the shared dock and watch fish jump, boats go by or just a cup of coffee. The location is great… super short walk to the beach yet also can enjoy the lagoon side as well from the dock or small beach. The hosts were very responsive to any questions we had. We hope to come back… Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

Amazing

Everything about this place was amazing. The location, spaciousness, cleanliness, comfort and amenities were all great. 4 adults and 6 teens stayed and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The dock was a great place to hang out and the beach was only a 4 minute walk with public beach access right there. Could not be more pleased with the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Houma

Perfect all around!

Place is in great location. Short walking distance to the beach. Enough room for us to park cars under it and hang out. The host was excellent with communicating with us and helping with all accommodations. Friendly and responded quickly. Definitely a great trip and would definitely stay there again. Stayed in both sides as a bigger group then a few extra days in the "B" side.
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10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Great OGP3 spring break stay!

We had a great time. Had a little hiccup getting in. The batteries were dying in the lock. But Haleigh was quick to respond. She was very nice and helpful. Had a great time. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Perfect for an extended stay.

I couldn’t have been happier with this place and location. Community dock was perfect for sunsets and fishing. Plenty of places to walk and enjoy the fresh air and scenery. Internet/Wi-Fi was great and allowed me to work remotely without a hitch. Kitchen was well stocked and the Master bedroom was quite comfortable. Would definitely be a place that I would stay again someday.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Joe M.

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

Our Gulf Shores extended winter vacation - 2023

Overall, we found the property to be comfortable. The layout of the kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms was very nice. The living room furniture could use an upgrade, i.e., the couch was not comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware, utensils and dishes.
Stayed 48 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great trip! Perfect place for our stay.

We had a great time. The home was a good fit for our smaller group this trip. Loved the lagoon sunsets and sitting on the dock. Communication was good. The home was clean and had everything we needed. We had an issue with a missing remote and the owner had someone stop by and replace it same day. Will come back when we have a smaller group again. Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Selena A.

Enjoyed our stay at OGP3B

We enjoyed our stay it was a quick and easy walk down to the beach. The nearby lagoon was a nice little spot to walk to and sit at. My only complaint would be that there were some stains on the couch and it did not quite feel as clean as I'd hoped for. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and had a great time! [🙏 Thanks Selena! Really happy to hear you had a fantastic time in our home, and that everything went very well. I am sorry to hear that some stains on the couch, dust, and that it did not smell strongly like cleaning products downgraded the overall experience to a still-stellar 4 stars--just not our usual 5 star rock n' roll! We'll get that lonely ⭐️ back next time! Sometimes things like the stains happen and the cleaners can't get it out in a summertime same day turn--but we can always send the upholstery guys out if something like that happens in the future and it bugs you--just don't like to intrude during the week, but happy to do so next time if you reach out about it, or anything else you might find a little off, during the stay. 😁 Thanks so much for staying in our place, and I hope to see you all again in the future! Reach out if you need anything at all, have other suggestions, or when ready to return!]
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10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Great stay! Perfect for us!

Great stay in a very nice beach home. From the very comfortable bed to accommodating kitchen, everything was set up perfectly. The only thing you need to bring are your clothes/personal items, food, and drinks. We would definitely stay here again.[👍 Thanks so much for the wonderful all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, from checkin, to cleaning, to checkout, I am so glad everything was great for you all! I would be very happy to host you all again anytime. DM me when ready to lock that down, or if you have any suggestions at all for our place, communications, support, whatever! Thanks again Amy! 🙏]
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10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Great stay! Perfect for us!

Great stay in a very nice beach home. From the very comfortable bed to accommodating kitchen, everything was set up perfectly. The only thing you need to bring are your clothes/personal items, food, and drinks. We would definitely stay here again.[👍 Thanks so much for the wonderful all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, from checkin, to cleaning, to checkout, I am so glad everything was great for you all! I would be very happy to host you all again anytime. DM me when ready to lock that down, or if you have any suggestions at all for our place, communications, support, whatever! Thanks again Amy! 🙏]

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer A.

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

DO NOT STAY!!! Dangerous Property

We stayed in this unit for 2 days until the owner agreed to let us move to the other side of the house due to no blinds/curtains on the sliding doors. One door being in the master bedroom and one being in the living room. Who in there right mind wouldn’t have blinds for privacy when there is at least 3 other houses that can look straight through. We moved and stayed in the other side for 1 night and left after someone broke in while we were sleeping. We were awakened by a window pushed in and falling on the tile. The police suggested us to leave the next morning and ask for a refund. After many emails back and forth with the owners he wanted us to sign an agreement that ensured we wouldn’t leave a review. We decided that if we could help keep other families safe, that is more important to us than a refund. A horrible vacation caused by very scary people that don’t care anything about the safety or privacy of their guests. They acted like it was no big deal someone broke in. We are so blessed that our family is safe and hope we never experience anything like this again and that no one else has to either.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf, along with this little gem. So if 5-8, 10, 12 or more bedrooms is a bit too big (and pricey), OGP3 may be the perfect stay for you and your crew!

On Golden Pond #3 is a smaller place. And its not on the beach. It's on the lagoonside. Yet OGP3 is right in the heart of West Beach, and a short walk to the beach itself. Fabulous dock and nice community pool. Check out the photos. Quiet cul-de-sac too! And... price price price. Nice place, nice price!

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