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Welcome to Coastal Sands in Gulf Shores!
Open and spacious living area that includes a sofa sleeper
Modern kitchen
Located in the private Laguna Key community
Private pool that can be heated during the cooler months

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2- 1st floor

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3- 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4-2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom- 2nd floor

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Sitting Room

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom- 1st floor

Bathroom (Master)- 2nd floor

Bathroom- Bedroom 3- 2nd floor

Bathroom- Bedroom 4- 2nd floor

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

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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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1866777vb
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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near the beach. The Wharf and Tanger Outlet Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and Waterville USA. With sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • West Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 12 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Is Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Escape | Heated Saltwater Pool | Resort-Style Amenities located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located near the beach, just steps away from West Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Gulf Shores Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Jenna I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was very nice and clean! It was beautiful and located in a quiet and nice, gated neighborhood.The two bedrooms on the first floor are right inside the main door, which was not evident from the listing. The coffee maker is listed as a nespresso, but no further info is given - which makes it hard to buy coffee to make at the home. For future guests - there are actually three coffee makers - one keurig, one nespresso (which takes the older style pods), and a keurig that makes both pods and pots. The decks feel private and secluded as they sit back further than the adjacent homes. The view is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2026
Hi Jenna, thanks for the feedback.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Hi Shawna, thanks for the wonderful review of Coastal Sands!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Riley, thanks for the wonderful review of Coastal Sands!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Jenny, we're glad you and your husband had a wonderful time!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2025
Hi Kimberly, we're so glad you had a wonderful time at Coastal Sands!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2025
Hi Kade, thanks for the wonderful review of Coastal Sands! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your beach trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary

Nice and relaxing!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2024
Hi Janice, we're so glad you had a great time at Coastal Sands!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Tad, thanks for the great review of Coastal Sands! We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Don't forget to ask about our repeat guest discount!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2024
Hi Becky, thanks for the wonderful review of Coastal Sands!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Hi Barbara! We are so glad y'all had a wonderful time. Thank you for the honest feedback! Summer can be a bit rough on rental homes and we will take some time to work with the property manager on improvements. Please return to the beaches soon!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Megan, thanks for the lovely review for Coastal Sands! We're glad you enjoyed your stay!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2024
Hi Dave, thanks for the feedback! We hope to host you again soon!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Hi, thanks for the feedback!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Herman, thanks for the review!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Mary, thanks for the awesome review of Coastal Sands!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi William, Thanks for the review of Coastal Sands!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Lisa, thanks for the awesome review of Coastal Sands! We don't have any control over the dock reconstruction, as it is not a private pier.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Julie, thanks for the review of Coastal Sands!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2025
Hi Timothy, we will get started on these items to make our guest experience better!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Jerry, thanks for the wonderful review of Coastal Sands!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Aimee, thanks for leaving us a review. We will get that advertisement updated! We're glad you loved the private pool!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Suzanne, we're sorry about the hiccups you encountered upon your arrival, but I'm glad our team was able to resolve them quickly. We hope to host you again soon!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Erica, thanks for letting us know about the items that need to be addressed. I have created a work order for this and we will talk to the owner about making these fixes. We're glad you had a wonderful stay at Coastal Sands!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Hi Scott, we're glad you had a great time at Coastal Sands and our team was able to fix the AC promptly during your stay. We look forward to hosting you again!

About the host

Hosted by Harris Vacations

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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 to 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.

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