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SANDY
VIEWS OF GULF FROM POOL
VIEW OF BEACH ACCESS TO YOUR LEFT
SUNDECK BY THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
SCREEN PORCH OFF POOL

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs day room

2 Single Beds

Downstairs Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Upstairs Day Room

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Sea Turtle Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

upstairs en suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

upstairs guest bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

PRIVATE GROUND FLOOR APT INCLUDED! PRIVATE POOL! GULF VIEWS! BEST LOCATION

“Sandy” is the ideal family beach house. We spent much of our youth on the gulf coast, so we know what families look for in a beach home. We offer a private pool, outdoor hot & cold shower, comfortable beds, and enough sit-down dining and sleeping space for 10 (huge dining table). Our beautiful home has stunning gulf views from the front and beach forest views from the back. Our feet never hit the pavement since we are just a few steps from the gulf. Our three screened-in porches are a bird watcher’s paradise. Sea turtles, the endangered beach mouse, and other diverse wild life thrive here. Bottle Nose Dolphins are almost a daily site, and during certain times of the year, the famous Blue Angels practice their air shows in our view. The adjoining gulf side neighborhoods provide us with a safe place to ride bikes, and we are a short sand trail walk to a restaurant, grocery, and liquor store. Our guests will never want to leave this perfect beach house. The main house upstairs includes a queen bedroom with private bathroom and a screen porch; the sea turtle room with two adult-friendly twins; and a day room that converts to a private bedroom with locking, acoustical accordion doors (the two adult-friendly twins can be joined). Sandy also includes a second component: a separate guest cabin on the ground level. The cabin makes for an ideal suite for a couple or a hangout for those surly teenagers. The cabin includes a private queen bedroom with screened-in porch, a full bathroom, and a day room with two comfy twin beds and kitchenette (French doors make the day room private). Wanting to spoil our guests a little, we also include these other amenities: an ice maker machine, three beach bikes, beach umbrellas, a big beach cart, and well-stocked, quality kitchen utensils. Our kitchen has a gas range and a large quartz counter top with bar stools for fellowship. Our on-demand hot water system keeps those showers hot for all in the group. For our hi-tech generation, Sandy is equipped with five flat screen tvs and hi-speed Internet with free WiFi. Sandy is the best family beach house in Fort Morgan!

Property manager

Glenn and Kendra Richardson
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House at end of safe road, immediate water access
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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
Sandy is a non smoking house.
NO SMOKING
NO HOUSE PARTIES
REMOVE BEACH MATERIALS DAILY

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Fort Morgan - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 31 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PRIVATE GROUND FLOOR APT INCLUDED! PRIVATE POOL! GULF VIEWS! BEST LOCATION have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is PRIVATE GROUND FLOOR APT INCLUDED! PRIVATE POOL! GULF VIEWS! BEST LOCATION pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE GROUND FLOOR APT INCLUDED! PRIVATE POOL! GULF VIEWS! BEST LOCATION ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE GROUND FLOOR APT INCLUDED! PRIVATE POOL! GULF VIEWS! BEST LOCATION ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE GROUND FLOOR APT INCLUDED! PRIVATE POOL! GULF VIEWS! BEST LOCATION located?

Located in Gulf Shores, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Edith Hammock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wanda H.

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

Best Amenities

This is a great location! The house was exactly as described. They have all the amenities that you could ask for. Pool toys, beach chairs, grill, ice maker,Extra refrigerator. We were so happy about having extra towels. All those small things really add up to a relaxing vacation. We will be returning for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Perfect location, perfect setup!

What a wonderful house! So close to the beach and has everything you could need for your stay. The pool was so warm and the views were amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen S.

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

Excellent Stay

Everything just as expected - pool was perfect and home was spacious, clean and comfortable with scenic views. Wish we could have stayed longer but will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Fantastic Family Getaway

We love returning to Big Sandy every time. From our 18 month old to our 18 year old, the house is perfect for all of our children. The pool was fantastic every day. The beach close. We are excited to return, again, soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

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

Perfect Beach Vacation

We just spent a week at Sandy for spring break. The house is perfect! Very clean, spacious and has everything you need to make your stay comfortable. We loved the screened porches, the pool, and the ocean view! The beach is steps from the house and there are plenty of beach items provided. We enjoyed being in the quieter area of Fort Morgan but close enough to drive to Gulf Shores to shop and have dinner a couple of times. The owners were excellent with their communication and a pleasure to deal with. We have been on many beach vacations and this was my absolute favorite. I recommend this beautiful house and hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

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

Great place to stay

One of our favorite beach trips. Great spot to enjoy the coast. We will be back for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri R.

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

Wonderful week!

Absolutely the most spacious rental ever! There were 10 of us and we were not crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

M B.

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

Perfect

Our family absolutely loves this beach house. It is clean and has everything you need
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey H.

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

Our beach trip

We loved our stay. The house was great and access to the beach was amazing. Owners answered all questions very quickly. Can not wait until next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

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

Fall Beach Vacation

We had a wonderful time staying at the Sandy home. It has everything you need. The front screened in porch is wonderful for your morning coffee and to view the gulf view. The owners have an overabundance of beach items and infant supplies. The house was spotless and comfortable. Thank you so much for making our family vacation perfect. We will be back next October!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

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

Fantastic family (and more) stay

Loved the layout, location, amenities etc. they thought of everything on this one. Plenty of towels. Great post-beach shower area for two. Plenty of space. Cooking equipment etc. The “apartment” downstairs probably fits another family, but for sure fits another whole couple. Everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Our favorite beach house ever

We have stayed here multiple times and keep coming back. They have everything you can think of, including some really nice touches, like the separate thermostats in each room.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica J.

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

Perfect getaway

This home had all the conveniences of our home and was the perfect getaway. We loved being steps from the beach and relaxing in the private pool while grilling for dinner. Will definitely recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

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

Excellent

The place was clean and had everything we could possibly want
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

We keep coming back!

We love Sandy. We have stayed there 3 times. We love that they have thought of everything. Favorites are the pool, screened porch, beautiful kitchen, bungalow downstairs, private outdoor shower, and plenty of floats and bikes. The kitchen is also stocked with every appliance you might need!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Loved the location!

Everything about our stay was wonderful. Location, property & communication with the owners. The house was well stocked. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Clean!

This property was very clean and well stocked with kitchen items. It was a good location for us - we appreciate the quiet and privacy of the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

June 8-15

Loved the house and location…everything was as described. This was the best house we have stayed at so far and we have been visiting Fort Morgan for years. The commercial ice maker was an added bonus! If I had any recommendations, maybe add some softer mattress but this didn’t affect our stay. We will definitely look to stay here next year. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAura V.

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

Great house, fully stocked with all you could possibly need.

We had a great trip. Long weekend with moms and kids on fall break. The access to the beach was easy. The downstairs room is really great for the older kids. Porches were amazing. Thank you for sharing your sweet spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Great

It was a fabulous house. Loved the screened porch areas. A bigger grill would make it the bomb.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Sandy is the best!

Sandy was by far the best gulf shores rental we’ve stayed at! The heated pool and all the beach supplies were an amazing amenity. Everything about sandy was in my opinion perfect down to the house layout. There is a down stair suite perfect for grandparents or in-laws to give much needed space after a day on the beach and swimming in the pool. The ice maker was extremely handy no more running to get ice every other day. This will be our go-to rental for the foreseeable future on all our gulf shores trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

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

Checked all the boxes and more!

We had a wonderful Friendsgiving. Our friends had two younger children (3 &5) and my 11 year old daughter who loved the heated pool, especially on the colder days. The home was very clean, plenty of towels, and kitchen gadgets for all our needs. Having the laundry room was extremely convenient, and we wished we would have packed less. It was a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Amazing House!!

We had such an amazing stay!! House was perfect for our family….amazing heated pool, outdoor shower, beach chairs/toys, food ice machine, screened porches, and a short walk to the beach! Amazing amenities! Also have 3 beach cruisers that were fantastic but the chains continued to come off of two. Still give a 5 out of 5 stars!!! We had a fantastic spring break, Can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke N.

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

Beautiful Rental in a Beautiful Place

This rental property was breathtaking. Clean and large enough for our 2 families to share and enjoy. The views of the ocean were second to none! Walking distance to a fun restaurant/convenient store. Vacationing in Gulf Shores can feel crowded but not here. The homeowners have a beautiful home that they paid close attention to detail on to make sure our trip was as smooth as possible. I will only ever rent this unit on my future trips.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Beach Trip

We had such a great experience and stay that we will definitely be back. Kendra and Glenn were FANTASTIC hosts! They thought of everything that a family would need and had it. They had plenty of chairs, toys, umbrellas and extra shower towels for a family of 10. When we first arrived, the extra refrigerator outside was not working and Glenn and Kendra immediately had it REPLACED! So nice and something they didn’t have to do, but did to make our stay more enjoyable and convenient. The beach was private and beautiful. We loved every minute of our stay. Great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Glenn and Kendra Richardson

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Sandy was inspired by my husband's family beach house designed by an architect from Mobile in the 1950s. My husband took design elements from this family beach house as a model for our house. Sandy's modern architecture combines concrete, stainless steel, cedar, pine, and Ipe (a Brazilian hardwood about as hard as concrete) to make a beautiful, masculine, powerful statement. Exposed construction materials emphasize both its strength and beauty.

Why they chose this property

First came the lot. We found the lot that had everything we were looking for. See Unique Benefits below for an explanation.

What makes this property unique

Storm surge is a reality here, so building back from the beach a little onto some of the highest elevation on the peninsula protects us and positions us to having a really great view of the beach and our lovely adjoining neighborhood. Sandy sits at the dead end of a little road on a water access point--so the beach is JUST RIGHT THERE. We have the best of both worlds here at Sandy: a house that sits on the edge of pristine beach wilderness and a location near the town center. We never have to drive our car when we are here; we either walk or ride bikes wherever we desire to go. We live in harmony with some very special wildlife, including the sea turtle and beach mouse, yet we walk a short beach trail to a well-stocked marketplace that provides us with all that we need. If we do choose to drive somewhere, we are an easy, 15-minute drive to all the chain places (Rouses, Publix, Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, etc). And though we are also this short drive to some famous festivals-- including Shrimp Fest and the Hangout Festival--we find ourselves being totally grounded by our therapeutic paradise here at Sandy.

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