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Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Gulf Shores

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A two-story house with a red roof, white columns, and a balcony.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14378 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Gulf Shores vacation home, you'll find West Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Also, Little Lagoon is within half a mile (1 km) and Gulf Shores Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 28 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Fort Morgan - 42 min drive - 56.9 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bums Coffee & Deli - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities

Coastal Sands – Luxury Lagoon Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities

Welcome to Coastal Sands, a beautiful coastal retreat managed by Harris Vacations located in the exclusive gated community of Laguna Key in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Situated between the Gulf of Mexico and Little Lagoon, this spacious 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests and offers the perfect blend of coastal elegance, peaceful surroundings, and upscale amenities for your next Gulf Coast getaway.

Featuring a private heated saltwater pool, multiple outdoor living spaces, easy beach access, and beautiful lagoon views, Coastal Sands is designed for unforgettable family vacations and relaxing beach retreats.

Outdoor Living
- Private saltwater pool with optional seasonal heating available
- Spacious back patio perfect for relaxing and gathering
- Screened porch overlooking peaceful natural surroundings
- Large lagoon-front balcony with panoramic views
- Private beach boardwalk access with covered pavilion and seating
- Access to lagoon boardwalk and community fishing pier
- Access to large community pool with fountain and lounge seating
- Two-story community observation deck
- Located within a gated community

Indoor Comforts
Inside Coastal Sands, guests will find spacious multi-level living areas designed for comfort and connection. The open-concept main living area features wall-to-wall windows with beautiful lagoon views, comfortable seating, and direct access to the expansive balcony overlooking Little Lagoon.
The fully equipped kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet and counter space, a Nespresso machine, and everything needed for preparing meals and entertaining throughout your stay. A guest bedroom, full bathroom, and additional sitting area with sleeper accommodations are also located on the main living level.

Upstairs, guests will find the spacious primary suite featuring a private balcony, seating area, and private bathroom with walk-in shower. Additional guest bedrooms on the upper level each offer private bathrooms and access to shared Gulf-facing balcony space.

Sleeping Arrangements
(Second Floor)
- Primary Bedroom: King bed, Twin daybed, television, private balcony, private bathroom with walk-in shower
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed, television, private bathroom, shared Gulf-facing balcony
- Bedroom 4: Queen bed, television, private bathroom, shared Gulf-facing balcony

(First Floor)
- Bedroom 2: Twin over Full bunk bed, hallway bathroom access with walk-in tile shower
- Sitting Room: Two Twin sleeper accommodations

Whether you are spending your days relaxing beside the private saltwater pool, fishing along Little Lagoon, or enjoying the secluded beaches of Laguna Key, Coastal Sands offers the perfect blend of comfort, coastal luxury, and peaceful Gulf Shores charm. Book your next beach getaway with Harris Vacations today.

Additional Information
- Saltwater pool heating available seasonally for an additional fee
- Pool Dimensions: 15 ft x 9 ft
- Pool Depth: Minimum 3 ft | Maximum 6 ft
- Maximum of 4 vehicles allowed in the driveway per HOA regulation, NONCOMPLIANCE of this ordinance will result in a $250 fine each day from the HOA

About the Neighborhood - Laguna Key
Tucked away at the very end of West Beach, Laguna Key is Gulf Shores’ most exclusive gated community—and the only neighborhood boasting both Gulf-front and Lagoon-front access. Offering an elevated coastal experience with a private boardwalk leading directly to the sugar-white sands, complete with a shaded pavilion and outdoor shower. At the community pool, you’ll find plenty of space to lounge, soak up the sun, or relax beneath the pergolas, with convenient poolside restrooms nearby. For recreation, enjoy a match on the tennis courts or stroll the boardwalk that winds across the natural landscape and Little Lagoon, with a covered viewing pavilion and private pier—an idyllic spot for fishing, sunsets, or simply unwinding in the quiet beauty of coastal Alabama.

Rental Age Policy
We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.

Risk
Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guests agree to exercise extreme caution at all times. For more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4,071 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
77

Frequently asked questions

How close is Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.7 mi (19-min drive) away from the Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from West Beach and 3.8 mi (7-min drive) from Gulf Shores Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 6.5 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice stay in a great area
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna I.

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

Beautiful Oasis

Our family had an amazing stay at this beautiful home. Incredible views, so easy to use the beach and pools, fishing too! Loved it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riley B.

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

Great trip, would definitely stay again

Great vacation house - clean, spacious and enjoyable for adults and kids alike
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Wonderful mini vacation

My husband and I spent four days and had a fabulously relaxing time!! Would recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary

Nice and relaxing!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Beautiful Spacious Beach House

My family and I recently stayed at the Coastal Sands property for the Morgan Wallen Sand in your boots Festival. Although we spent majority of our time at the festival, the time we did have at the property was memorable! We had six adults and two teenage boys and had plenty of room for other guest if we had a larger party. From the epic balcony views to the relaxing private pool this is definitely a wonderful place for you to enjoy a nice beach vacation!! We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kadee W.

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

Spring Break

We loved the location of the house. It was away from all of the Spring break crowd, but it was an easy drive to go check out shops and restaurants. We loved the quick, easy access to the beach. The house was perfect for our stay.Kitchen was fully equipped, minus sauté/frying pans. There was a griddle that we just ended up using for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tad G.

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

Beautiful property with all of the amenities you need

Gorgeous property, close to stores, convenient access to beach and lagoon, perfect for fishing and relaxing. Comfortable home with beautiful views of the Lagoon water way. Clean and tidy. It was exactly what my family needed and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Girls trip

The house and the neighborhood were beautiful. It would be appreciated if there could be beach towels and maybe portable beach chairs available.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barbara S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Coastal Sands in Gulf Shores

We had a good time but property was tired and needed a lot of TLC and cleaning up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan Z.

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

Perfect week at Gulf Shores

The house was perfect. The location had a beautiful backyard and view, and the walk to the beach entrance was very minimal. Overall a wonderful experience. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave a.

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

Awesome

Everything was as planned beach was lightly used since it was far from the businesses so great only issue was there was ants on the counter which was addressed promptly would rent again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herman L.

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

Weathered the storm

We stayed in the house during Hurricane Ida. The property weathered the storm perfectly. We all had an enjoyable time despite the wind and rain. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

M G.

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

Coastal Sands

Beautiful house. Beautiful neighborhood. Overall clean and tidy. Stove is very difficult to use, burning everything. Wish there had been a lift and and first floor restroom. We tried every light switch but were never able to light the screened porch which we wanted to use every night. An operational skimmer net would have been helpful to keep the pool clean. All that being said, we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great location, walking distance to the beach

Great place for a girls getaway weekend. The pool was perfect for our party of 7. Management was very responsive via text when the pool heater needed to be adjusted and we were looking for beach chair rental. Easy walking distance to the beach and the community pool. Kitchen is well stocked with utensils, plates, etc. Plenty of room to hang out as a group but the house is large enough to find quiet space for the introverts in your party.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Coastal Sands

Really enjoyed all of the space and the rear facing view into the bay/lagoon. Beach, pool and tennis courts gave lots of options for fun. Disappointed the the boardwalk to the bay was still under repair from previous storms - one of our guests was looking forward to some fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Coastal Sands

Great spot for a vacation getaway. We were disappointed that the dock was in accessible. So we were unable to enjoy fishing. However overall the experience was enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great beach, awesome private pool

Great stay with three families and kids! We were disappointed the fishing pier hadn’t been rebuilt yet and pictures on the listing did not reflect that - we had some disappointed boys that had planned on fishing all week. Also, garage doors are broken, so no extra cars there; and kayak was locked up with no access or instructions for use. Pool was perfect for the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jerry G.

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

Off the beach

The place was clean and the kids enjoyed the pool a lot of steps for an old guy. Kitchen was clean and well equipped. We would have enjoyed it more if weather had been better. Some lights out in showers. Not a major problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy M.

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

Great Location in Gulf Shores

Nice home in lovely neighborhood, very close to beach. No major complaints about the house, but some aspects could have been better (e.g., Keurig coffee maker needs to be replaced [it brews coffee, but not well]; exposed cables for wi-fi in bedrooms and closets; locks on exterior doors are horrible [difficult to lock/unlock; one broke during our stay and required two visits by maintenance]; sinks in master bathroom are very small; washer/dryer are positioned awkwardly high in basement closet). But, overall, a nice rental property. Secluded beach is a very short walk from house and private pool for the house is set back nicely (so neighbors are not directly watching you swim).
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aimee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice subdivision

The bedrooms were not advertised correctly. The bedroom on the main floor did not have doors that shut and no closet. Other than that the beach was nice and private pool was great for the kids.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Gulf Shores

Slight issue getting in upon arrival, but a phone call fixed our problem. No hot water, but solved next day. Decided not to pay the extra to heat the pool. Never figured out the sound system and had problems connecting to some tvs, but figured it out for the most part. Loved the location. Would definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica N.

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

Great home for multiple families

We had such a wonderful stay at Coastal Sands! We loved the location and the beauty backing up to the lagoon. The house was clean and tastefully decorated. The kitchen was well stocked, and we appreciated the large closet in the master where we were able to tuck our infant in a pack and play and have a door to close. The home could use some minor repairs like the whole house sound system not working, broken garage doors, slow to drain master sink and a hard to close back door. We did not attempt to contact the property manager over these manners, so we like to think they would have made every attempt to repair them. These things did not prevent us from enjoying our vacation and were more like minor inconveniences. This is our second stay in the neighborhood and we really loved the views from this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott H.

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

Good Vacation

The A/C went out the first day we were there...bad deal! However, the property management company had someone there that night. While he was unable to repair the A/C that night he did leave us with 3 portable units to help keep the house somewhat comfortable. The A/C was fixed the next day, which allowed me and my family to enjoy the rest of our stay. We absolutely loved the fact that the house was located in a gated community with private beach access away from the public beaches. The community was clean and safe, which made us feel 100% comfortable with our girls walking back and forth to and from the beach. If you've never been to Gulf Shore make sure you take your patience as the traffic is absolutely terrible, but other than that we had a really good time in what was really good accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quintina B.

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

Only one thing missing

This house was fantastic. It was everything we wanted - quiet community, walking distance to the beach w/o having to cross a busy street, ample space, and plenty of bathrooms. We were a mix of family and friends (three couples + 3 teens + a 6 y.o. + 1 y.o. twins). This house was perfect for us. The master bedroom allowed space for our 2 pack-n-plays for the twins and a twin daybed for our six y.o. with space left over to move about. The teens shared the main floor bedroom with the other two couples in the second floor bedrooms. We cooked and cooked and cooked in large kitchen. Everything (utensil, pot, or pan) you could need was there. There were not seasonings however, so do bring or plan to buy your own. The kids enjoyed the pool everyday. The filter wasn't on when we got there but one call and that was fixed the same day. The private, community access to the beach was exactly what we wanted - an easy, safe walk for the kids (and us). My only complaint is that the upstairs beds were too soft. It feels silly to even share that but it'd be my only change to this house - firmer mattresses upstairs. We plan to visit again next year and can't wait.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

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