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3Bed/3Bath! EASY BEACH ACCESS! FREE PARKING FOR 3 CARS! POOL! VOLLEYBALL COURT!

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This photo was taken at sunset on the beach directly across the street from us!
meals are a breeze in our fully equipped kitchen w/LOTS of granite counter space
open shelves for plenty of food storage & granite counters and extra deep sink!
bright and pretty w/bead board and sea shells :)
fun and fancy back lit shelves for the perfect night time ambience!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 1298.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st floor bedroom: Vintage beach colors

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Upstairs bedrm: The 'Bunk' rm.

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom w/private balcony & private bath

1 King Bed, 1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3Bed/3Bath! EASY BEACH ACCESS! FREE PARKING FOR 3 CARS! POOL! VOLLEYBALL COURT!

This beautiful townhome is in the ideal location for experiencing the FABULOUS Gulf Shores! We are right across the street from the sugar white sand & sparkling blue-green waters of the gulf of mexico.

The Sands has an authentic beach town feel in this quaint private complex of only 16 units!
Private entrance with KEY-LESS ENTRY so you don't have to worry about losing your keys! This is a 2 story town home with no one above or below it.

Convenient ELECTRIC VEHICLE charger located in parking area exclusively for our home! Just bring your own cord! (We do charge an extra $50/Wk for our guests that would like this amenity.)

SUPER PRACTICAL LAY OUT!!! This condo is perfect for the multi-generational vacation w/3 nice sized bedrooms & 3 full baths. We can comfortably sleep up to eight adults, plus we have floor mattresses for two small children and also two pack and plays for babies.

MAIN FLOOR:
On the main floor you will find the shiplapped, beach themed Living Room furnished w/a comfortable sectional large enough to seat 6-7 and a leather rocker/recliner. A large flat panel SMART tv along w/a blu-ray dvd player and satellite for fun movie nights. Under the TV is an electric fireplace & in the cupboard several board games. Also off of the living room is a small balcony overlooking the pool & with a view of the lagoon. The balcony is furnished w/a table and 2 chairs. We love to have a quiet breakfast out here before all the kids are up :)

The living room is open to the Kitchen and only separated by a beautiful granite breakfast bar with seating for 6-8. The fully equipped kitchen has granite counter tops through-out and an extra deep sink w/dish soap dispenser full of dish soap & a high end spray faucet. The Kitchen is equipped with an ice maker, blender, toaster, coffee maker, crock pot, large electric griddle, oils & spices all for your use!

There is also a vintage beach themed Bedroom located on the main floor and it is ideal for the grandparents or could also be used as a smaller master bedroom with a super comfortable brand new memory foam king size bed along with it's own full bathroom and a pack n play that fits inside the closet. It also has it's own flat panel SMART TV! We also have a high chair stored in the closet.

We have amazing housekeepers that do a wonderful job cleaning our unit before each guest arrives but just in case things are getting a little sandy during your stay, in the hallway you will find a broom closet w/a few cleaning supplies just in case they are needed. You will also see a cubby full of beach towels and a few beach sheets (please wash and replace before you leave).

UPSTAIRS:
Walk up the stairs to find our beautifully decorated large Master bedroom complete w/a gorgeous white ship lap accent wall and bedside chandeliers. Once you enter this room you will realize this isn't your average beach rental! We wanted to create a peaceful retreat for mom & dad so this room has ROMANCE written all over it! Mermaids and starfish grace almost every wall and the colors are soothing sea greens, grays, and clean white. The Master also has a private balcony furnished w/two outdoor chairs and accent table. This is our favorite place to drink our morning coffee in the springtime and to enjoy the afternoon sunshine in the winter months! This balcony also overlooks the pool and has a great view of the lagoon. The Master Bedroom has it's own large flat panel tv, a separate sink/vanity area and in the master bathroom enjoy our extra deep soaking tub. Under the comfortable king sized (new memory foam mattress in 2020) bed you will find 2 pull out beds suitable for children that may be too young to sleep in their own room. Sheets/blankets for these are located in the upholstered bench and in the closet you will find a pack-n-play and nursery monitor. (if you use the pack-n-play please wash the sheet before you leave).

Also upstairs is a nautical themed Bunk Room. Your crew will LOVE this room!
Surrounded in beautifully stained ship lap this space will make you feel like you are sleeping in a real ship's cabin! This room can comfortably sleep 4 and is furnished with a set of twin bunk-beds and a queen sized bed. It also has it's own 32" flat panel tv w/satellite and cubbies in the closet for easy storage of clothes.
The bunk room guests have their own bathroom located just outside their bedroom door. This bathroom has the practical separate vanity area and then a room with a full tub w/shower and stool.

In the upstairs Hallway right outside the Master bdrm are gorgeous sliding barn doors w/a full sized stacked front load washer & dryer behind them.
Under the unit there is parking for 2-3 vehicles, a shower (cold water only) for rinsing off beach sand, and a small storage shed filled w/beach chairs, boogie boards, baby tent, sand toys, and beach umbrellas....PLEASE rinse them off and return them for our next guest to enjoy!

Along with our refreshing freshwater pool our newest amenity is a super cool recreation area in the backyard. This amazing hangout place has 50 tons of pure white powder soft beach sand along with a regulation sized sand volleyball court, several Adirondack chairs and fun hammock chairs hanging among the palm trees. Also in the backyard is a very nice area with charcoal grills and picnic tables! A truly great addition and place for families to relax and enjoy! We just asked that our guests respect this space and leave only footprints just like the beach :).

Wanting to come for one of our world famous festivals? Then this unit is BY FAR THE BEST LOCATION because you can reach it by taking Windmill Ridge Rd. & bypassing all of the traffic on West Beach Blvd! We are about a 10 minute walk from famous Gulf Shores HOT SPOTS including, The Hangout, Bahama Bobs, Pink Pony, & Pier 33 as well as fun souvenir shops!

The pristine white sandy beach is about 80 steps away from our stairs & an easy walk w/in the safety crossing zone to cross the street. Clean & convenient showers & restrooms are also located beach side. Just the PERFECT place for a FAMILY VACATION :)

Come make some memories at The Sands!!!

New in 2021, although Gulf shores has always proven to be a safe family friendly area, you can rest easy knowing the parking area under our unit is monitored by a security camera.

Property manager

RACHEL SAUDER
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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
2 pull out beds under Master bed suitable for kids
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
**Please be respectful of the other occupants at The Sands regarding noise levels, especially after 10 p.m.
***We encouraged all travelers to purchase 3rd party travel insurance. Refunds will not be given for illness, weather (unless evacuation is ordered)
**Guests will automatically forfeit their deposit if our home needs excessive cleaning including sand removal/extra bedding laundered by housekeeping.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf. 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 3Bed/3Bath! EASY BEACH ACCESS! FREE PARKING FOR 3 CARS! POOL! VOLLEYBALL COURT! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 3Bed/3Bath! EASY BEACH ACCESS! FREE PARKING FOR 3 CARS! POOL! VOLLEYBALL COURT! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3Bed/3Bath! EASY BEACH ACCESS! FREE PARKING FOR 3 CARS! POOL! VOLLEYBALL COURT!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3Bed/3Bath! EASY BEACH ACCESS! FREE PARKING FOR 3 CARS! POOL! VOLLEYBALL COURT!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3Bed/3Bath! EASY BEACH ACCESS! FREE PARKING FOR 3 CARS! POOL! VOLLEYBALL COURT! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located by the sea, 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

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clemmie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheyenne R.

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

Close to everything

The property was very cute. There was a lot of remodeling going on with the other units during our stay which made using the amenities more difficult during the day. Overall the location is walking distance to many shopping stores & across the street from the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby H.

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

Enjoyed our time!

There were 3 couples. So 6 of us, and it was the perfect size for us! Everything was clean upon arrival, and the host is easy to contact and quick to respond! Just right across from the street from the beach! Checking in and checking out was super simple! My mom has bad knees so the only thing was the stairs were a bit of a challenge for her,, but other than that everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Perfect

We’d LOVE to come back!! The location was perfect. We were iffy about the semi-busy road at first but it was not an issue at all with the kids or waiting for the stop light. The location honestly couldn’t be better. It took longer to put bathing suits on than get to the actual beach. The beach, sand, and entire town are exactly what we wanted in a vacation. The off season time of year worked well for us too! Everything was open but no waits for anything. The condo was clean, had most of the essentials (we did need to get TP, laundry detergent,etc, little stuff like that) But otherwise GREAT. And clean! The pool was so close and very clean. I’m picky about pools but had no issues here! The host was so wonderful. Responded quickly to any questions and even sent a toaster when the current one broke! Will absolutely love to come back :) The only negative feedback (which has nothing to do with the actual condo or owner) is the volleyball sand court on the property was pretty littered with garbage. I didn’t let my babies play over there because of it which was a little bit of a bummer.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Osceola F.

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

Great!

We had a good stay. The hostess was very friendly and replied quickly to any questions I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martínez M.

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

Great Family Vacations

It was clean and we feel welcome
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

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

Beautiful Stay

We had a great stay! Location of home was perfect. Easy access to the beach! The host was amazing and super responsive! We loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

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

Large Family Getaway

At first glance (pullin in) I thought to myself "oh this isnt gonna be a good time." But do NOT judge a book by its cover. Honest review on the way! Check in was flawless. I was SO glad there were no keys involved. We are super busy on the go and its hard to keep up with more than you need. Walking in, you instantly know it was freshly cleaned. Everything nice and neat and starter stuff such as toilet paper in each bathroom, dish soap, dishwasher soap, etc. Cookware, utensils and even spices came in handy! There was 11 in pur group. It was cramped when we were all awake, but we didnt spend much time inside to really notice. Beds were comfortable. We all slept like babies! You are right next to the main stretch so you do hear the traffic, but we are use to the noise so it didnt bother us. Loved having beach chairs and umbrella. The part of the umbrella that goes into the sane is broken, but we made it work! Loved not being stuck in the sand LOL! Also loved how close it was to the beach. It was nice only having to walk less than 5 mins back to the house after a long day in the sun. Also the pool was nice! Kids got super sunburned the first day at the beach but still wanted to swim. So being able to go swim after sundown till 10/11pm was awesome. Communication with owner was awesome also! She messaged back almost immediately after I messaged her. All in all we enjoyed being here and would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane R.

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

Family Vacation

Great location and unit for a family vacation! Just a hundred yards from the beach and central to everything in town you could want to do! The owners are super attentive and will assist in any way they can. Parking underneath is great. Property includes everything needed for your beach stay- umbrellas, chairs, sand toys, etc! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone! No complaints!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

We enjoyed every bit of it

We booked the vacation because my in-laws are from Florida and have not been back since they moved to Arkansas 50 years ago!! We absolutely loved every bit of the stay. It was extremely clean and very family oriented place to stay!!! We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

Great week

Clean property, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J., Rolla, USA

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

Wonderful family trip

This was the perfect place to stay for our extended family vacation. We had our family of four, our nephew, husband's parents and his grandma. The set up was perfect to accommodate us. The outdoor pool was clean and a perfect place to take the kids when we were lounging around relaxing in-between adventures. Plenty of bath towels and beach towels were provided. Communication was A+. Cute decor and super comfy couch with lots of room to sit and talk about the day. Within walking distance of some good food and ice cream. Quiet location and the beach was just a short walk away. My only suggestion would be, if you like fluffy pillows bring your own. At least for the room with the bunk beds. My kids loved the pirate ship bunks and appreciated the little curtain on the bottom bunk. Water pressure and water Temps in the shower was great. Suggestion for the host - i would've loved to have a removable shower head to be able to wash my daughters long hair better. Overall great trip and would stay here again. Wonderful multi generational memories were made. Don't forget to check out the trip log book - we missed it until the very end because it was in a drawer. But it was neat to look at some of the entries and would've been great to see what others enjoyed on their trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn E.

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

Beautiful condo just steps away from the beach!

We had 5 children under 5 and 6 adults that stayed and there was more than enough beds for us to sleep! The condo was spotless and we loved having 3 bathrooms!! We enjoyed the beach toys & chairs that were there. 10/10 recommend this place for anyone especially families. We put the baby gate up so the kids would stay off of the stairs, though! Just steps away from the beach and 5-10 minutes away from all the restaurants and stores. We will be back! Thanks for this perfect spot in paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica O.

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

Second time in the shores

We all had a wonderful time. The location was great. Lots of options for dining within a short distance
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose T.

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

Family friendly

Brought my daughter and her family, kids had a lot to do, plenty of room for everyone, and just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim F., Greenville sc

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

Greatplace

Love the location and accuracy of listing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Great location!

Very happy with our stay! We come to Gulf Shores every year and we think we finally found our beach house to return to each time as well. Our large blended family(11) were comfortable here all week and the kids loved the pool also! I appreciated all the extras for kids like the high chair and play n plays also! The only suggestions I have to make this place even better would be to update the beach gear that is included as it is older and some of it is broken, and to replace the pillows at least in the master bedroom because they are pretty worn but we loved it here overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina P., Cordova, Alabama

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

Perfect for our family!

Property had everything we needed and was comfortable for all of us! Loved the cute beach decor. Very convenient location to all the places we like to go. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana S.

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

Great location!

We were in Gulf Shores for Hangout fest and this was such a great spot! Walking distance from the entrance and public beach access right across the street. The property was clean and all the amenities were great. Being able to spend some time in the pool after a day at the festival was so nice and the outdoor shower was super convenient. Plus there were plenty of bathrooms for our group! The host was great about answering my questions and communicating. I would definitely consider staying here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla G., United States

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

Perfect spot

The Sands is one of our favorite places to stay when we visit Gulf Shores. I really like this unit because of the downstairs bedroom and bathroom. My MIL stayed with us and she didn’t have to go up two sets of stairs to a bedroom. The kitchen was fully stocked, probably one of the best stocked I’ve seen. We will be back in July and I hope this info is available!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leea B., Moberly

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

Family Vacation

Nice size, had everything we needed for our family without having to pack everything with us, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie N., Pewamo, Michigan

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

Great for multiple generations

Very impressed with the house, close to everything. Walked right across the street to the beach. Super impressed with all the beach towels, sand toys, beach chairs and extras available to use!! Anytime I had to message owner she almost immediately responded. Very nice having bedroom on 1st level for grandparents! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Thought of everything!!

Absolutely amazing! Everything you could need is there and waiting to you! So clean, so inviting, plenty of space for everyone. Close to everything too! Quick responses from owner as well. I asked several questions about the property and the area before we left. Would 100% recommend to friends and family! In fact, I already did!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prisila H.

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

Convenient to restaurants and beach.

I highly recommend this home to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location. Everything was walking distance. The kids enjoyed the pool.

We had a really good time staying here. Rachel was extremely helpful, and any questions I had she replied immediately. The house had a lot of space, and was very clean. I would recommend this place to anyone. Everything was walking distance. Traffic was a little crazy, but it’s like that anywhere you go. Thanks again for having us stay at your place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by RACHEL SAUDER

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My husband and I have been married since 1989 and have come to Gulf Shores almost every single one of those years! Our 5 children have grown up spending almost every spring break here! We feel so blessed to have the dream of owning our own condo finally come true!

Why they chose this property

We love the location of Central Gulf Shores! Enough happening that the kids don't get bored, lots of things w/in walking distance, but yet not over-crowded like so many vacation places have become and very family friendly!
We loved the lay-out of this unit, the fact that it has and upstairs and downstairs just gives everyone more room to spread out! We love the fact that it has a bedroom on the main floor w/it's own full bathroom. So nice when we brought our elderly parents down w/us for a week!
We have never been a fan of the high-rise big, too crowded, less security & safety! Too much time waiting for elevators!

We love not having to be worried about security in this small 16 unit complex! It just has a 'safe' feeling to it and most of the units here are owner occupied. It's a great place for kids! It's a very comfortable, quiet complex! We just absolutely fell in love with this place!!!

What makes this property unique

The Sands is a tiny PEARL of a complex w/only 16 units! The perfect place to experience the authentic "beach town" feel of Gulf Shores!! We love that this is NOT a high rise complex! Very small complex, each unit w/a private entrance. No waiting on slow, smelly elevators :)

The beautiful beach across the street has conveniently located outdoor showers and restrooms. This area is also very family friendly and safe!

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English

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