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🥰 Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21!

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Exterior
Beach
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 19

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

3rd Flr NE BR

1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr NW BR

2 Queen Beds

3rd Flr S BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

3rd Flr SE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SW BR

1 King Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Flr NE BR

2 Queen Beds

5 bathrooms

2nd Flr Common Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

2nd Flr NE BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr E Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr SW BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Flr W Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

🥰 Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21!

Andrew's Sandbox
1945 West Beach Blvd

You'll love Andrew's Sandbox! 6 bedroom stand-alone beachfront home... no sharing!

Andrew's Sandbox's namesake is my oldest son, now a freshman in college. You'll love the Sandbox's 6 bedrooms (5 up and 1 down) and 6, count 'em, 6 bathrooms (4 up and 2 down). Yowsa!

Main Floor N Bedroom: 2 Queens
3rd Floor NE Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk (sleeping up to 3)
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: 2 Queens
​​​​​​​3rd Floor S Bedroom: 2 Twin Bunks
3rd Floor SE Bedroom : King
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

There's a sitting room, living room, dining room, and well-furnished kitchen. Andrew's Sandbox even has a pool sheltered beneath the home!

Other amenities include televisions, DVD players, cable, high speed internet, master bath, central air, ceiling fans throughout, TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer dryer, garbage disposal, and dishwasher. Outside showers and picnic table. Also, new wifi mesh network. More consistent coverage throughout the home! (Still can't guarantee the local cable company provision, but if its working, it'll work everywhere!).

Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82-84' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a per night surcharge for length of stay (gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Any online quote will show the optional fee and its current pricing. You may also add it after booking by simply requesting the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too.

Snowbirds welcome. Up to 80% off. Inquire.No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

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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

Events allowed
Pls inquire. No house parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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 on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Fort Morgan - 37 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🥰 Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 🥰 Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21!?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🥰 Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21! on 8 May 2026 start from AU$1,974, 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.

Is 🥰 Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🥰 Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🥰 Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🥰 Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🥰 Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location for our Spring Break trip! We all had a ton of fun. We loved walking the beach every morning! The house was great! A couple of things to suggest: most of the bathrooms could use a little upgrading, some of the kitchen drawers and cabinets could use some TLC, the smaller king room did not have anywhere to store clothes (maybe add some shelves to the closet), the door to the deck in the larger king room would not open and it would definitely be nice to have a few extra kitchen towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

LOVED Andrews Sandbox!!!

Everything was perfect, hope to visit again once everyone figures out schedules! [🥰 Yay! Thank you so much Erica! We'd love to host you all again. Reach out when ready to lock down the return trip to Andrew's Sandbox--it rents super early for summer and holidays (and other times too) so let's get it set up before it... gets away! 😉 🙏]
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arturo B.

Can't wait to go back!

Everything was perfect, the house is beautiful, we have a great time and making plans for next summer all ready!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the layout of the house. The beach and water were perfect. Spacious and perfect for family get together. Hope to visit next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth R.

Perfect home. Perfect vacation.

Really enjoyed our stay!! Richard was very kind and helpful. We had no issues or problems during our stay. Loved that it had two refrigerators! Home was clean and a perfect size. The windows allowed so many beautiful views of the beach as your morning kicks off. Sat on the porch watching dolphins every morning. 5 stars all around!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Great place

Really enjoyed the location of house from sea with great views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
🤗 Yay! Thanks Bryan! Appreciate the warm fuzzy review! Glad you had a fantastic time at our Andrew's Sandbox and that you loved the home, views of the ocean and more! If you have any suggestions, or when ready to rock a return to Sandbox or any of my other homes, please don't hesitate to poke me here, or directly! Thanks again! 🙏
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Great place right on the beach

My extended family and I loved our stay. It was so nice to step out the back door and be right there on the sand. Plenty of beds, baths, and space for the whole crew. Grandkids loved the bunk beds. The pool downstairs was a really nice break when the beach got too hot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
[Thank you for the great review Matthew! So glad you enjoyed your stay and were able to beat the heat by escaping to the covered pool. 🏊The weather is no joke this year. 🥵 Hope to have you, the grandkids and the whole crew back again real soon 🥰]
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sybil D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this home! We stayed here with our adult children, two grandchildren and my husband's parents, and this house was perfect for all of us! We really loved that the house was just steps away from the beach and the covered pool was convenient when we wanted to get out of the sun or when it rained. The hardest part was leaving at the end of the week! This house is a dream!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey W.

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

Andrew’s sandbox

We had the best time for our stay here. The house is beautiful and the perfect location. Our group had a variety of ages staying and there were plenty of things close by to do besides hanging out on the beach. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you Hailey for the positive review 🙃. Glad that there was something for all ages to enjoy. Reach out if you have any suggestions or whenever you want to come back! Thanks again! 👏
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Another great trip to Andrew's Sandbox

We had a great time and we have already reserved it for next year. We liked the updates. We all had a great time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Can't wait to come back!

Our stay was great! We enjoyed the space with our family of eight. Any time there was a need, Richard and his team were exceptionally responsive! The walk to the beach was just steps, and the pool was great, too! Cannot wait to stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

We had a great stay, thanks.

We had a great stay, thanks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

joseph p.

We loved Andrew's Sandbox!

Me and my boys decided to do a last minute beach trip, I typically like to stay at a beach house because of the crowds and it's easier with kids. Luickly we ran into this house and booked it. It was very convenient and was a great location. They responded very quickly considering we cooked it as we were on the way there lol. We enjoyed out stay and will 100 percent come back and recommend it to anyone!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah b.

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

Great stay

We were happy to stay for a second year. We love the location as it’s right on the beach and the pool was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
😎🏖️👍 Thank YOU so much for the kind review Debbie, and for coming back to my home again! I really appreciate it, and am so glad my Andrew's Sandbox was once again perfect for your family vacation to Gulf Shores. If you have any suggestions whatsoever, or when ready to set up the return, reach out directly to me, or to Bama Beach Houses. Happy to help! Thanks again, and best wishes for the reast of the summer, and year! 🙏
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cody G.

Great time! Loved house and location.

Our trip was great! Really enjoyed the time with family and your amazing location.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2024
Fantastic! Thanks for the kind words Cody! See you next year!? Beach time...
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great trip!

Our stay at Andrew's Sandbox was great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Perfect Beach Vacation

Andrew’s Sandbox was as advertised. Location, size, everything needed for a perfect large family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Yay! Perfect is pretty awesome! 😎 Thank you so much for the kind review, and I am so glad you had such a great time in our home. Shoot me a note if you have any suggestions or when ready to set up a return trip to Andrew's Sandbox! Thanks again Charles! 🙏
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jena M.

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

Family Beach Break

Our family enjoyed our stay. The beach location +pool is a must for small children. It was a very good spring break.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2024
😎🏖️🙌 Thank you so much Jena! Reach out if you ever need anything at all, have suggestions, or are ready to rock another great trip to the Gulf at Andrew's Sandbox! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

audry r.

Very pleased with the house and location.

Very pleased with the house and location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula b.

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

loved the house and location. Close to beach, just could walk out anytime of day and enjoy the be

Great, would love to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Paula! And I'd love to have you back, anytime! Just reach out!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dee B.

Enjoyed the stay

We enjoyed the stay. The house worked well. We liked it and would consider it again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Labor Day vacay

We loved the beach house and had a great time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daryl G.

Fantastic stay at Andrews Sandbox

The time at Andrew's Sandbox was absolutely fantastic! We all truly enjoyed the location, amenities, ease of access to the beach and pool, etc.; first class all around! We will certainly be planning to book a return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
👍👍👍 Thanks so much Daryl! Glad you all had a great time at Andrew's! Reach out directly with any suggestions or when ready to lock down the return trip! Thanks again! 🙏
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Wonderful time at Andrews Sandbox

We had the best time! Thank you so much for having us. It was clear you guys also just completed a lot of work as the paint really fresh AND a lot of the furnishings seemed new. We loved it. Can't wait to come back in the future. Oh, and we loved all the messages as well as the fast replies on any questions. Fantastic!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edfss206

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

Awesome house

This is a great house my family had an outstanding time there. The house is directly on the beach and the pool is great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2024
Thanks Ed! Happy to hear you all had a fantastic time in my home! Shoot me a note when ready to return, or if you have any suggestions whatsoever! Thanks again! Rick

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.

Andrew's Sandbox is spacious, comfortable, a good fit! The beach is RIGHT THERE, and the pool is sheltered. Great location past the bridge on West Beach Blvd. Plus, find the hidden picture of my son, Andrew, in the home! Like a hidden Mickey, but, well, not....

Why they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

Andrew's Sandbox is spacious, comfortable, a good fit! The beach is RIGHT THERE, and the pool is sheltered. Great location past the bridge on West Beach Blvd. Plus, find the hidden picture of my son, Andrew, in the home! Like a hidden Mickey, but, well, not....

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