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Sandy Castle Your Gulf Shores Beachfront Retreat Gulf Front by Prickett Properties

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 18260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom #5

1 King Bed

Bedroom #6

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sandy Castle Your Gulf Shores Beachfront Retreat Gulf Front by Prickett Properties

Located along the sugar white sands of West Beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama, this multi-level 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath, beach front vacation home provides families with plenty of space and upgraded amenities. The welcoming living area provides guests with ample seating, a well-stocked entertainment system, large Gulf front windows and elegant styling throughout the home. The fully stocked kitchen features an electric range, full-sized split front refrigerator, and a dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is the cozy dining area surrounded with large windows and additional seating along the bar-style island. There is a full size laundry facility, covered parking, and immediate beach access to help make Sandy Castle a vacation destination that is sure to please the entire family!

***Bedding:
Master Bedroom - King (Private Bathroom) - Ground Floor
Bedroom 2 - King (Private Bathroom) - 2nd Floor
Bedroom 3 - Full - 2nd Floor
Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin over Twin Bunks - 2nd Floor
Bedroom 5 - King - 2nd Floor
Bedroom 6 - King - 2nd Floor
Total Sleeping Capacity of 14

Amenities:
*Gulf Front
*Large Balconies
*WiFi
*Cable
*Linens/Towels Provided
*Fully Stocked Kitchen
*Washer and Dryer
*Charcoal Grill
*Covered Parking
*Onsite Arrival
* Pet Friendly with an additional fee

* All guests will have to sign a reservation agreement upon making a reservation with us to complete the booking and receive check-in instructions.

Restrictions:
*** Reservations must be a minimum of seven nights during peak season, certain holidays, and special annual events, such as spring break and fall break.***
*** No Smoking ***
*** Must be at least 25 years old to rent this property ***
*** For any events such as weddings, etc., please reach out for our event policy form, as any events must have written approval ***
*** From March 1 to November 1, we do not allow check-outs on Mondays & Tuesdays.***

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 20-8300025

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home 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

  • West Beach - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 25 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Castle Your Gulf Shores Beachfront Retreat Gulf Front by Prickett Properties pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Castle Your Gulf Shores Beachfront Retreat Gulf Front by Prickett Properties?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Castle Your Gulf Shores Beachfront Retreat Gulf Front by Prickett Properties on 24 May 2026 start from AU$1,840, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sandy Castle Your Gulf Shores Beachfront Retreat Gulf Front by Prickett Properties?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Castle Your Gulf Shores Beachfront Retreat Gulf Front by Prickett Properties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Castle Your Gulf Shores Beachfront Retreat Gulf Front by Prickett Properties?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Castle Your Gulf Shores Beachfront Retreat Gulf Front by Prickett Properties located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from West Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed on this property 3 times. We love staying here. Always clean and plenty of room for our big family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is nice and the location is great. We lived that it was not crowded. We seen so many dolphins every morning from the deck. House does need some upgrades but overall nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peggy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was great, the house needed some cleaning and repair work done while staying there and the bar stools were horrible and they were asked to take them out for safety reasons and the back stairs had to be repaired for safety. We also had to spray for ants and roaches underneath the sink. The rug underneath the table needs to be cleaned and we also had to have the benches to the table fixed before using them. There wasn’t enough towels in the bathrooms for the adults, other than that we still enjoyed the beach and the weather was perfect. Thank you,Peggy Bennett
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

LOU G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Property needed a lot of TLC. Was not well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

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

Family vacation

Location perfect! Overall could use updates, paint and minor repairs but did not take away from our enjoyment. One negative. Could use more towels . Only 2 per bathroom so we had to do laundry often
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

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

Family beach 2025

Location was perfect! Beach wasn’t crowded! House was lovely with plenty of space for our family to meet at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!! Loved the classy feel of the main living area and it's muted color scheme! Loved that there was plenty of comfy seating in the main living area and also for meals.Loved the decor and also the folding wall ironing board. Very spacious home, few steps to the beach, 2 decks.Well-equipped kitchen! Great bar counter top and adjustable stools for all ages and sizes!Loved the solid, sturdy, composite deck furniture!Loved that the outdoor light bulbs were soft and inviting, not glaring white.Although we were only about 15 minutes from town, beach traffic in front of the house was only about 10 people an hour during our May 31-Jun 7 stay, which we loved.We did see a few dolphins!Updates needed:Upgrade the landscaping and driveway to nicer brick and neat landscapingUpgrade the outdoor shower to have a sand-free walkway back to the stairs after you rinse off your feet, a way to hang the hose neatly and replace the rusted hose nozzle.Decking and hardware is aging and starting to rust, as per usual salt air issuesWifi was out and took a few days to fix.The dryer heat stopped working about halfway through our stay so that needs to be addressed.The lovely folding wall ironing board does need an upgrade-dangerous rusty nails coming through back, etc.A board walk up the small hill to the beach would be nice. 1-2 sliding doors needed workHooks needed! Place by doors for towels/hats/bags/jackets and in rooms for clothes/towels!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

E T.

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

Lots to be fixed

The house size is comfortable for large group. Just that the house needs to be cleaned. Not just swept and beds made. Some mold In showers, and very small hot water heaters. Door lock never worked. Back light out on back steps. Freezer door broken. Coffee pots need cleaning. Floors were filthy when we got there. The washer and dryer never worked properly, so we had a shortage of clean clothes and towels. Reached out to maintenance day after we arrived and no one came until the afternoon before we left. So pretty disappointed overall.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Magical Stay

The house was perfect. We were having a small family wedding and everything about the house was perfect!!! Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Great option!

House shows wear and tear, but I would stay here again. We had a small problem with a fan that they fixed right away. Great location with not many people around on the beach which is nice as we got to spread out! Beds were extremely comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra F.

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

Getaway for a week to escape snow

Location was FABULOUS. It was very cold and we asked for some extra blankets and they were very quick to get those right out to us. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Large home on beach

We stay at several vrbo’s for vacation every Christmas. This home was the right size for 12 of us. Wasn’t as clean as it could have been and had several issues that needed fixed. Dryer quit working on us and the property maintenance was there immediately and had it fixed. No problems with the property management.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary B.

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

Good home, but poor cleanliness, and appliance maintenance.

The beach home was certainly a great space for a larger family stay and the private Gulf front beach was beautiful. Unfortunately, our short stay was tainted by the uncleaned beds, broken washing machine, detached dryer vent, fire hazard dishwasher, broken lightbulbs, and broken TV remotes. Upon arrival, several beds had not been washed and contained previous guests' hair and bodily fluids. Additionally, the dishwasher had an internal fire that would burn plastic components when running, smoking the house with toxic fumes. We were unable to use the washer and dryer for most of our stay, because the washing machine latch was broken, and the dryer vent was not adequately attached, causing all of the hot/humid hair to pump into the house. I will say that maintenance was fairly prompt, but all of these poor conditions should have been identified prior to our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Nice weekend

5 couples enjoyed the house for the weekend. Quiet and peaceful trip. House was note than big enough to accommodate our group!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

John M.

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

Sandy Castle

The property needs some love. It needs updating and is very worn out and run down. The sliding windows are fogged up, paint is chipping, the shower in the master bathroom is a cheap prefab one, the cabinetry in the kitchen is cheap and gross, the toilet seat in the master won’t stay up, the upper rack of the dishwasher is broken, there is mold and mildew around the house, dining room chairs are broken and uncomfortable, reception on TV’s upstairs was not good, the outside shower did not work. For the amount of money we spent, over 13K, it was a very disappointing rental property. Would never go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelea d.

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

Beach Trip 2024

The place was amazing. East to find, right on the beach and the property management was fantastic to communicate with. We will definitely rebook!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MINDY A.

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

Wonderfull location

Lots of room & great location. Needs some upgrades in furnshings & supplies, but overall it was a great space for our family's New Year gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

STACY Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

This house is family friendly. There is plenty of space for everyone. Enjoyed the open floor plan on first floor. Just a short walk to the beach. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

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

Family Vacay 2023

This was a great home and we never felt like we were stepping over each other. The house was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Sandy Castle

Nic property, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda Z.

Liked: Communication, location

Great beach location but house needs attention

When we read the reviews we were hoping the owner would have taken notice and fixed some of the things people stated months back that were going wrong with the house but that wasn’t the case. We also found a better house for less money that slept more people and thought we had time to cancel this one, only to find out Vrbo misleads with their “refund” calculator. The manager of this house was extremely helpful and responds quickly tho. She also stated Vrbo needs to word their cancellation policy better. Pros: *The beach is amazing and beautiful! it’s close to the house which is helpful with little ones. Cons: *Front door lock just spins *Kitchen island chair broke, as in screws fell out onto floor *Kitchen dining chairs are so uncomfortable and hideous and falling apart. Dining table needs a good refinishing. *Bottom kitchen cabinet door right of stove is broken *Upstairs bathroom door doesn’t lock, had to block it from the inside *Several mattress’s upstairs need to be replaced, they are in shape of a V *Bunk bed room shade broken, doesn’t open *Main back deck top step is loose *Main back deck is missing rails- dangerous for children. We laid a lounge chair down to block opening. *Can’t see out main patio door which is a shame bc the views from the side windows are beautiful. *Major lack of towels per person. *Steak knives are extremely old and dull *Pans are old *Nailheads sticking up in floor of car port *Car port floor also had moss or grease or something extremely slippery that unfortunately two of the children didn’t see and ended up flat on their backs on the hard floor. Had to cover that area with lounge chairs also The shape of this house is really a shame,-it has just been let go and we hope it gets the attention and the maintenance it deserves soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

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

Great place with great location

This property is a really nice, large house. It is in a great location right on the beach. The beach is also a little more private since it is only houses in that area which was also nice. It was only about 4 miles from Hangout and all of the restaurants and attractions that surround it. Our only complaint was that the downstairs air conditioner did not work the majority of the week, but if you left a window cracked it felt fine. Overall a great stay. Would stay in the house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hurston R.

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

Christmas Getaway

Very spacious layout and ideal for our group of 11. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steven L.

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

Nice house, needs upkeep.

Beautiful, well laid out house, great location, but needs better attention to detail. The sliding glass doors downstairs were opaque with wear, somewhat corroded, missing handles, and broken locks. The downstairs lights flickered whenever kitchen appliances were used. The kitchen was well appointed, but all the food prep knives were dull as butter knives. The dining room chairs are past their useful life and falling apart. Shower valve in upstairs bathroom was loose and almost falling off. All TVs except the main one downstairs had constant tiling or pixillating problems and were sometimes unwatchable. We would stay there again but hope management pays more attention to details.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson L.

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

Family Vacation 2022

Property was even better than expected. We come every year and stay in different beach houses. This is by far one of our favorites. House was roomy and clean. Some family members want to book it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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