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OGP#5. Lagoonfront. Dock, beach, pool. Carefree days, sleeps 21. Great deal too!

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 21

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SE BR

1 Twin Bunk Bed

3rd Flr SW BR

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Flr King BR

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

2nd Flr BR/Main Level Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Flr NW Bed Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

NE Master Bed Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Common Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

OGP#5. Lagoonfront. Dock, beach, pool. Carefree days, sleeps 21. Great deal too!

On Golden Pond#5
1506 Sandpiper Ln # 5 Gulf Shores AL 36542 USA

2023-06. NEW virtual tour! Check it out.

This place has the BEST sunsets. Seriously!

On Golden Pond #5, aka OGP5! 5BR Lagoonfront private home. A wonderful house is located directly on the waterfront of Little Lagoon with easy access to the community dock, beach, and pool. Carefree days for up to 21, and a great deal too!

Your family or friends will love it here....
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BEDDING:
Main Floor Bedroom: King + QSS
3rd Floor NE Master Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: 2 Fulls
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: 1 Twin over Full Bunk
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: 2 Twin over Full Bunks

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

In addition to the awesome lagoon front features, like the dock and small beach, access to the Gulf is via the 12th street public access which is a short direct walk up 12th (right next to our Seafoam home!).

LOCATION!
Lagoon front. This home has fabulous views over the lagoon. So nice. So tranquil. And those sunsets! Wow! Situated in a small neighborhood of mostly owner occupied homes, this great home shares a very cool lagoon front pool with the neighborhood and shares a lagoon fishing dock too!

POOL?
You bet. Guests of OGP5 have access to the community pool, right on the lagoon! Bonus, there is a small lagoon side beach right by the pool, along with a fishing dock! The pool is 24x14' big, and 3-5' deep!

BEACH ACCESS
OGP 5 has access to the small lagoon side beach by the community pool, and it is only a short walk of less than 1/4 mile to the beach the 13th street public beach (next to my Seafoam home!). These is a pedestrian cross walk to help you get across West Beach to that public beach too! PLUS there is a back trail from near our home to access all the fun and fishing at Calloway Bridge too!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for 4-5 vehicles.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally rock solid and ran > 250Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire. Subject to restrictions which often vary by season. Again, please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

Need something a little smaller (or to add another place nearby?). We also have On Golden Pond 3, a 2x3BR duplex one home over. A great value too!

OGP3 https://www.vrbo.com/2614353 6BR (2x3BR)
OGP3A https://vrbo.com/1608269 3BR
OGP3B https://vrbo.com/2650573 3BR
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties!
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out The Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Lagoon Pass Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • West Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 33 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Original Oyster House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OGP#5. Lagoonfront. Dock, beach, pool. Carefree days, sleeps 21. Great deal too! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OGP#5. Lagoonfront. Dock, beach, pool. Carefree days, sleeps 21. Great deal too! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OGP#5. Lagoonfront. Dock, beach, pool. Carefree days, sleeps 21. Great deal too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OGP#5. Lagoonfront. Dock, beach, pool. Carefree days, sleeps 21. Great deal too!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OGP#5. Lagoonfront. Dock, beach, pool. Carefree days, sleeps 21. Great deal too! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 87 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The views from the house were beautiful and only took us about 10 minutes to get to the beach. The kitchen was stocked well. Plenty of seating for a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

We had a great time!

The house was perfect for having so many different spots to gather in different sized groups for catching up. Also, with an almost 180° view of the bay water behind us, the view was spectacular! Everything was very clean and well kept. Our only disappointment was not getting to be out on the water until the last day due to jellyfish. That was disappointing. We do hope to stay again sometime next year. We'll see what the availability is for each family in January when we know more about everybody's schedules. Thank you for providing such a wonderful place for us. It holds good memories for us. We do hope to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Our favorite house so far!

The house was in a great location. We love being able to fish from the dock and walk the short distance to the beach. The community pool was terrific too. This was our favorite house so far in all of our trips to the beach!
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10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

On Golden Pond 5

Everything was great. It was nice to be within walking distance of the beach. House was very clean and we had no complaints. Thank you and hopefully we will be visiting gulf shores again.

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Rick & Susan’s! We had plenty of room too! We didn’t have any issues while we were there and Tick & Susan are wonderful to work with! We would recommend their properties to anyone and will be looking to stay again after Christmas hopefully!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Powell T.

Sand in my boots

Our stay was really great. The home was perfect, and in a great location. We went to the SIMB festival. That is what we got our kids this past Christmas. The whole festival was really awesome, and a great experience.
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8/10 Good

Gloria D.

Great stay.

Great stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Jana M.

On Golden Pond 5

Everything was great!
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10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

On Golden Pond 5

We had a great time. We were able to be with my wife's brothers and sister and their families and we had a great time and had plenty of room. I loved the kitchen and living area on the main floor. We were able to all be together, but not right on top of each other. We had a great trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

On Golden Pond 5

We always have a great stay at OGP5, and it's very convenient to eating, drinking and playing. Between the small pool and the ocean there's plenty of water activity. The home is welcoming, we have been there 4 different years now and have always been pleased.

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was relaxing. Loved having coffee on the decks in the morning. Much needed family time and ample space for everyone! Accommodations were great! The hosts were super responsive! Any time I had a question they responded within a half hour. Lovely people. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil A.

Great family home & location

Great family home & location
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10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Loved Staying here!

We loved staying here. Great location with plenty of space. We will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Outstanding home in great location!

Outstanding home in great location!
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Holiday family trip

We really enjoyed our time at your home. It was very clean. We will recommend your rental to others and thanks for reaching out to us.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Great place! Spacious and clean.

Great place! Spacious and clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Very good time!

Had a great location and a quick walk to the beach. Thank you for the stay we all had a very good time
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Wonderful fall "snow" bird trip

We had a wonderful extended stay in your home. We very much enjoyed our stay at On Golden Pond 5 and hope to come back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Can't wait to come back!

We had a great fall stay. We can't wait to come back. In fact, we've already booked the return!

10/10 Excellent

Duane H.

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

Great Family Vacay

Great house for a big family. The view is terrific and the house is stocked as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Everything was Great!

Everything was great! The house is beautiful and convenient and we enjoyed our stay very much!
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10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Another year... another great trip!

We had another excellent extended stay in your home. Thank you for offering shelter to us snowbirds for the winter!
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10/10 Excellent

Phil A.

Beautiful!

Great family home & location. Felt right at home.

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

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

Basketball Trip

We had our group of 15 come down and stay for the holiday to play in the Gulf Shores Tournament. The house was perfect for our group and the girls had a blast! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

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

Loved this property

My family had a wonderful time at this property. We will be back in the spring
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. 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!

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 lot of large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf. On Golden Pond #5 is a very nice family-friendly lagoon front home with, for much of the year, the BEST sunsets from the back porches overlooking Little Lagoon. Nice. Comfy. Lots to do with the dock and pool. If you canoe, kayak, or paddleboard, you can drop in right here as well! And a great value too!

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