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.
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 children and also 3 pack and plays for babies.
MAIN FLOOR: On the main floor you will find the shiplapped, beach themed Living Room furnished w/a comfortable leather sectional large enough to seat 6-7 and a 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 convertible coffee table 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 sectional and table with 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 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/a sectional. 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 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 and another pack n play. 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 hot water shower for rinsing off beach sand, and a small storage closet filled w/beach chairs, boogie boards, 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 only 10 minutes from the GUF airport! Once you're here you are only about a 5-10 minute walk from famous Gulf Shores HOT SPOTS including, The Hangout, Bahama Bobs, Pink Pony, & Pier 33 as well as many other restaurants and 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!!!
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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
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Property # 628701vb
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
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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 15 min walk
The Catch - 8 min walk
Pink Pony Pub - 16 min walk
Sunliner Diner - 16 min walk
Picnic Beach - 17 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.
How much does it cost to stay at 3Bed/3Bath! EASY BEACH ACCESS! FREE PARKING FOR 3 CARS! POOL! VOLLEYBALL COURT!?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3Bed/3Bath! EASY BEACH ACCESS! FREE PARKING FOR 3 CARS! POOL! VOLLEYBALL COURT! on 20 Aug 2026 start from AU$435, 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 3Bed/3Bath! EASY BEACH ACCESS! FREE PARKING FOR 3 CARS! POOL! VOLLEYBALL COURT! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 3Bed/3Bath! EASY BEACH ACCESS! FREE PARKING FOR 3 CARS! POOL! VOLLEYBALL COURT!?
On-site parking is available at the 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Amazing property, everything was provided, easy to access and great host! I will be visiting again and recommend to anyone who wants to have an amazing GulfShores vacation!
Ben T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2026
Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We love to hear you enjoyed your time at our home and hope you come back to visit soon :)
This house has it all! Our 7 person group stayed here for spring break. Checking in was incredibly simple. The house had everything we needed to enjoy hanging out at home and having fun at the beach. Inside games, fully equipped kitchen, cute rooms with SUPER comfy beds, and fully stocked beach gear like chairs and toys. It is literally a block from the gorgeous sandy beach and beautiful ocean. The location was amazing with so many shops and restaurants to go check out nearby. It was just the right amount of coziness at home and liveliness nearby. The host is also incredible and responsive. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Kristen W.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!
We love hearing about the memories our guests make at our home!
Come back soon :)
Clean and comfortable. Nice short distance from the beach.
Kenneth W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at our home! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a nice review and come back and visit us again soon :)
Great place to stay, in walking distance to the beach.close to a lot things to do.
Douglas E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice review!
We absolutely love the location of our home. Being so close to the beach and within walking distance of so many restaurants and shops has been wonderful for our family too!
Come back and visit soon :)
Beach trip with my husband, 4yr old, and the grandparents. We had a wonderful time. The house was clean and well decorated. Lots of beach stuff and it was so convenient to everything. We loved the home and the trip!
Shana C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Aww, we love hearing that you enjoyed your time at our home!
Thanks so much for the wonderful review!
Come back soon for a visit :)
We rented out this property and attended a local festival. Not only was the property in close proximity to the festival but the beach too & it comfortably fit 8 people. The host was also great! She answered every question I had in a timely manner and was so so sweet. If I ever end up back in Gulf Shores I will definitely be renting again!
Nice size, had everything we needed for our family without having to pack everything with us, we enjoyed our stay!
Leea B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay at our home! Come back and visit soon :)
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nancy C.
23 July 2017
Great place
This was a great place to stay while in Gulf Shores for our vacation--everything we needed was right there--easy access to the beach--swimming pool is a great amenity especially with children--eating establishments were close by--we had a wonderful time--Thank you Rachel!!!!
Nancy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
So happy that you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice review! We look forward to having you as guests again soon :)
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.
We had a great time! The rental is beautiful and the owner is very fast with responses and worked very hard making sure we was happy with our stay! We will visit again!
Tiffany H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
You will never know how much this review means to me. Especially after hurricane Sally and the stress it is causing. Very thankful you all made it home safely! Seriously...so very grateful, you guys were amazing guests! Please come back soon!
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.
We all had a wonderful time. The location was great. Lots of options for dining within a short distance
Jessica O.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by RACHEL SAUDER
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 :)
Our complex is a rare gem with it's own freshwater pool, regulation size sand volleyball court, and grills with picnic tables all surrounded by beautiful landscape and palm trees!
The beach across the street has conveniently located outdoor showers and restrooms. This area is also very family friendly and safe!
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