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Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere

Condo near Gulf Shores Beach in Gulf Shores

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Exterior
A heated pool
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Seaside stay .At this Gulf Shores condo, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Gulf Shores Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Gulf State Park. The Hangout and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 19 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Fort Morgan - 33 min drive - 46.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere

Sandpiper is a low density three story complex. Its unique V shape building and shared common area walkway in front of each condo lends to a friendly get to know your neighbor atmosphere. Family reunions, large groups of people traveling together and individual families choose this property often. The tropical courtyard, seasonally-heated swimming pool (The pool is generally heated from March 1 to November 30, weather permitting) and grilling areas give Sandpiper an ambiance all its own. It is a highly requested property and has the most repeat guests.

Additional Information:
* 3rd Floor
* Walk-In Shower
* Beach Service - Ike's Beach Rentals
* No Smoking Allowed
* No Pets Allowed
* Monthly Reservations Accepted Nov-Mid March (Contact Staff Directly For Pricing)
* Parking For A Maximum Of Two Vehicles
*** Each Reservation Includes 1 Vehicle Registration $12 Plus Tax. The Additional Vehicle Pass is $12 Plus Tax
****Guests must be 25 to rent****

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 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

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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
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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Sandpiper 5C 2 BR 2 BA Condominium in Gulf Shores Sleeps 6
1169-14562

Frequently asked questions

How close is Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere to the airport?

This condo is 38.4 mi (69-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere to the beach?

This condo is a short 1-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and 2.9 mi (8-min drive) from Orange Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere to downtown Gulf Shores?

This condo is 1.4 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Popular property on the beach with family atmosphere Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved the place!

The condo we stayed in was emaculately clean . It had everything and then some that we needed for our stay. The folks at Bender's realty were fabulous. I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Softball team

Our softball team all booked rooms so we could be at the same place. Great location, right on the beach, safe neighborhood! Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Super location with excellent management.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

Wonderful Family Vacation spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This condo facility is perfect for large families coming together. Each family can rent their own space yet still be so close and have all the fun on the beach. Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Perfect Condo for a Guy's Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Three beds for three bodies. The kitchen was properly apportioned, and the rooms were clean and clutter-free. We had easy access to the pool and the beach. We were allowed to enjoy ourselves around the pool without being hassled by overbearing security, and we enjoyed the folks who were staying around us.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

mark l.

Great family vacation location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love the Sandpiper! Steps from the beach and walking to dining and retail. Units are spacious and updated from my experience. Especially appreciated the convection oven. Only downside was the mattress in the master: extremely uncomfortable and needs replacing.
Verified

8/10 Good

Yaneth C.

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

It need more cleaning!

Everything was fine but the only thing I didn’t like was the cleaning! It seems that they just clean the floor and bathroom and that was it bc the other stuff bed, etc…was very dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kellie B.

Gulf Shores #5

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental property was wonderful, it had everything we needed in the kitchen, beach and pool. A few suggestions - change the mattress in the main room, there is a sink hole in the middle. Also, please consider changing your lock to a combination and not a key. We lost our key on the first day and had to pay the fine. A lot of the other units are by combination, which seems really nice. The bathroom in the hall drained really, REALLY slow, so it was sort of yuck with sand. The beach sand is really wonderful and the pool was great. This is a great place for families. The condo was great for a family of 4, we had a great time. Thanks
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jen L.

Great Location...Unit needs major updating

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have vacationed in Gulf Shores and stayed in Sandpiper about 5 times over the last 10 years. We love the location and Bender Realty is very easy to work with. However, we stayed in 5C for the first time and the unit is in dire need of updating. It needs new paint and a deep clean of the floors, walls, windows, and vents. It was not clean and walking on the floor without shoes was uncomfortable. The furniture is old, but functional. It's the only key unit and that is extremely inconvenient when you go to the beach every day. We will definitely be back to Sandpiper, but we will not stay in 5C again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Almost Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We generally love coming to The Sandpiper.We have been coming every other year for 16 years now. This is the 1st time we were not sharing a condo and had reserved our own. There were just a few issues. First was the issue of check in time.We picked up our packet and were told room wasn't ready yet even though we were in the timeframe. We sat in front of our condo in blazing sun with a child in a wheelchair and a 75 year old man and all of our groceries for 90 minutes. It was now after 5 pm. We called and told Bender that we could see through the blinds that it WAS ready- dishtowel out- dishwashing liquid on counter etc. but they said they could not give us our entry code.Eventually after missing 5PM Mass,wereceived the code. The black plastic bags of soiled bedding and towels from the previous weeks renters were left on our deck all week long.Then there was the confusion over the Pest Control people. The date on the notice in the elevator was different from the date in the text msg. from Bender. Very difficult to plan day trips when you don't have correct info. Had we known this in advance we would have booked another week.Also the ironing board is treacherous. After opening it and setting iron on, it will not stay open and I got a small gash on my foot from it falling. The dining chairs have very rough, broken edges on some seats and backrests.Got a cut from that at well.We love the Sandpiper but these issues definately need to be addressed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Spring Break Fun 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our place ans the view of the ocean ! The pool has to close one afternoon but wasn’t the rental company fault. The pool has to be shocked.The only complaint If i had to be picky was the master bedroom mattress was not very comfortable. The spare room beds were great. Nice condo ans beautiful view !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sandpiper

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a few issues with the condo but management was there and fixed things right up for us. They were very nice and got everything done quickly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Perfect Condo for a Guy's Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Three beds for three bodies. The kitchen was properly apportioned, and the rooms were clean and clutter-free. We had easy access to the pool and the beach. We were allowed to enjoy ourselves around the pool without being hassled by overbearing security, and we enjoyed the folks who were staying around us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Super location with excellent management.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brigitte H.

Love the Sandpiper and Gulf Shores

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rental was available earlier than we expected, which was a pleasant surprise. The tub in the first bathroom drained very, very slow, so if people took back to back showers, the second person ended up standing in the shower water of the first. The shower head also fell off, but Bender responded quickly and replaced it. The beds were uncomfortable, so, we all struggled to sleep. The kitchen was well equipped and has nice stainless steel appliances. I would probably not rent 5C again due to the location in the building as you have no shade on the deck in front of your condo.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

The Best of 5C

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love the "Piper" and 5C. It has been our family go to for the past 9 yrs, albeit a couple yrs we were not able to book said unit, we still stayed at the SP. Cannot say enough how much "I" love GSAL and always want to come back...and/or stay full time!(missing it now)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dennis P.

Summer ‘22

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Really nice!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We Love staying at Sandpiper. We have stayed at Sandpiper for many years, but this was our first stay in 5C. We feel that the unit could have been cleaner. It also is in need of updating, compared to the previous unit we stayed in, and other units we've been in. We did re-book, for next year. It has a Great view and I Love the small balcony, in the morning. And the Staff at Bender are the BEST !!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from St. Louis, MO

July 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sandpiper is a great place to stay. The kids loved the pool. The main bedroom suite was great. The kitchen was in good condition. The only issues were specific to this unit. We couldn't find two remote controls for two of the three TVs. One was eventually located under some furniture. The furniture (specifically, the sofa chairs) were uncomfortable. The front door latch does not function properly and needs to be fixed. Speaking of the door, it would be awesome if this unit used a pass code rather than physical keys. It was be a huge convenience for guests and Bender staff.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Morrisonville, WI

Great Snowbird Get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We always enjoy our stay at the Sandpiper. This was the first time in 5C. Nice location for sitting in the sun. Could use more baking pans, but we found a wonderful bakery so not that big of a deal this year.