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Sunny oceanfront home with beach access, balcony, washer/dryer, & WiFi

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Exterior
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 17222 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunny oceanfront home with beach access, balcony, washer/dryer, & WiFi

Sandbox-A Gulf Coast Paradise Retreat

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White sandy beaches mere steps from your door sounds like paradise, and it can be yours when you stay here at the Sandbox on the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy waking up to the sounds of serene ocean waves, birds, and the dolphins playing. With no shortage of things to do, sights to see, and things to experience, you and your group will create memories that will last a lifetime. Para sail, boat, fish, snorkel, paddle board, and do every other waterfront activity imaginable. After playing on the beach, explore historical landmarks, tour downtown and find local eateries, and discover family friendly attractions. Play a few rounds on the top-ranked Kiva Dunes Golf Course, or challenge your loved ones to some rounds of tennis on the nearby courts.

Inside you'll find a bright interior and welcoming air throughout. Gather around the comfortable furniture and enjoy good conversations or host a movie night on the TV. Hobby chefs will love preparing home-cooked meals in the full kitchen, equipped with all the cupboard space you'll ever need and a long breakfast bar that sits at least five. With four bedrooms and eleven beds, there are plenty of places to rest your head from the day's activities. Kids will love bunking together and making memories in the bunk beds that they'll remember forever. Sip your morning coffee on the patio and bask in the Gulf of Mexico sunrise reflecting on the water, feeling your cares melt away.

THINGS TO KNOW
A Queen-size sofa bed is provided.
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Dock details:

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2390 sq ft (222 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

81022

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Waterville USA - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny oceanfront home with beach access, balcony, washer/dryer, & WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny oceanfront home with beach access, balcony, washer/dryer, & WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny oceanfront home with beach access, balcony, washer/dryer, & WiFi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny oceanfront home with beach access, balcony, washer/dryer, & WiFi located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Sunny oceanfront home with beach access, balcony, washer/dryer, & WiFi Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot, ocean is at your feet when u leave the covered porch
Beautiful spot
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelly B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location; horrible property
If you want a ocean front location and aren't picky about the interior of the house; this should be fine. But as you will note from other guests; this house is in desperate need of updating. Chipped paint, worn out fabrics, kitchen table cracked and barely standing. Holes in the walls, roaches in the kitchen and bathroom. It is seriously run down. Cheap metal blinds over the windows that don't offer complete privacy. Will not return to this location. Take everything that is stated by past guests as gospel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nathaniel P.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa-Brad K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but needs upkeep
House is in a great location, everyone was great to work with, but the house could use some basic upkeep such as replace upstairs door handle, steam clean the arms of the couches, ect. Upstairs gets super hot.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Misleading and very overpriced!
Filthy cabinets and dirty and ghetto in general. No kitchen rags or towels. Property old and very outdated and in need of remodel. Clean beds. Spacious nice deck! Great location. An extensive report was taken by your representative who was so nice by phone weeks ago and we have not heard how you’re willing to compensate us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Babette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Pros: so very close to beach Out side shower/ hose Clean and roomy Great washer/dryer Plenty bath towels Deck was great! Cons: sheets didn’t fit bed Only 5 wash rags Someone hadn’t cleaned coffee Pot ( yuck). I left it clean! Needed more dish soap Overall it was wonderful! Miner things that just need to be addressed. Maybe little things that Need to be put on a check list
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation
This property was exactly what I needed for my vacation spot! The view and accessibility to the water exceeded my expectations! The deck was amazing and allowed enough space to hang out in the evening! The location was in a great spot and so close to shopping and restaurants! The house had ample space for four families, allowing everyone to have a bed! I hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Leslee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach and deck are gems
While this house could use some major updates, the location and beach access are winners. The reviews are pretty accurate, so we brought our own cookware. You can’t feed 16 people with two small pots and one crab boil pot. There were plenty of plates and silverware to go around. We did invest in some good vinaigrette tablecloths for the deck since the kitchen table was used for our gear. The beds are subpar and many of the mattresses in the bunk room are just blocks of foam (a downer for us since we had adults in the bunk room). The beach and newly redone deck though made this a pearl. Unfortunately, this is managed by Vacasa and they were not very attentive to issues with the house. The washer needs to be repaired, one of the bunks was broken , so two people slept on mattresses on the floor. This property could upgrade a little in the off season and really shine. We enjoyed our trip because we were together as a family. The weather was perfect and the beach was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Shawn M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great spot but gross accommodations
The owner is not involved in making your stay a wonderful experience because they pay a property management company to handle everything. When has a property management agency ever been concerned about making your feel at home? Trash was piled high under the house, drain flys were inside the house and always buzzing in your face, the sink faucet has so much green slime growing in it you didn’t want to touch it, all plumbing fixtures were gross and old. Beach access was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
200% recommend
This house is great, sits right on the beach, walk out back door and off the porch and you are on the sand. Had everything we needed to make it home for the week. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey B., Leroy, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Beachfront
The ultimate piece of this location is the porch/deck that is expansive and a very few steps from the water. The house is older but clean with nice furnishings. My grandchildren LOVED our stay and didn’t want to leave. If you will be doing serious cooking, you may want to bring cookware to handle. We hope to return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Matthew S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs some work
This property is in a prime location, but needs some rehab. The flooring in the kitchen was raised in some places and the kitchen floor had several soft spots that could be signs of rot. The bathrooms need some attention as the shower heads were seemingly not secured to anything inside the walls and the wallpaper was peeling from the walls. The property needs some pest control as flies and roaches made their presence known. The overall cleanliness of the property was subpar, likely rushed to flip renters. Great location and a decent place to stay with private beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
It was great having a house right on the beach! Plenty of space and the furniture was in good condition.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Deb C.

The house was nice. Could definitely use some updates and some new mattresses in the upstairs Bdrm
Good experience management was extremely prompt in response to issues
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vac
Great location nice house getting a little worn you pay for location price a little high for house but like I said location, very clean other than dishwasher it needs to be deodorized. the add on fee,s could be cheaper but overall it was nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022