Quiet Family Home | Close to Beach, Restaurants, Boating | Daily Activity Deals

Summary:

Welcome to Sandbag Castle! This spacious 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home brings you a mix of everything you want most for a family vacation: plenty of space, a quiet neighborhood, room for kids to play, and limited crowds; but it’s still close to beaches, restaurants, walking trails, and more! You + your family will enjoy peaceful mornings, adventure-filled afternoons, and relaxing evenings all vacation long with this serene home base.



The Space:

★ABOUT THE HOME★

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, here are some basic need-to-knows about this home:

✔ 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms for up to 8 adults + 2 kids

✔ Free parking for up to 4 cars

✔ Quiet neighborhood

✔ Quick 6-minute drive to the beach

✔ Walking distance to 3 great restaurants

✔ Close to biking trails, walking trails, boat rentals, a business center, and a community center with a gym and pickleball courts

✔ Gorgeous view overlooking Perdido Pass Bridge + Cotton Bayou

✔ Five days of household essentials are included in the home (laundry detergent, soaps, lotion, shower toiletries, coffee, tea, and other essentials)



★ON-SITE FREE PARKING FOR UP TO 4 CARS★

One of our favorite perks of this home? Plenty of parking, and no late-night worrying that you might wake up to a boot on your car.



You’ll have plenty of room to park 4 cars between the driveway and the street, and no parking permits are required.



Please do not park trailers at this home.



★LIVING ROOM OPEN TO KITCHEN AND DINING AREA★

This breezy living room is the perfect central conversation spot. Plan the day’s adventures, sip coffee, watch the kids put on their best musical yet, or unwind after a long day of exploring walking trails and lounging on the beach.

✔ Balcony access

✔ Couch + accent chair seating for 7

✔ TV

✔ Open to kitchen + dining area



★SPACIOUS PORCH WITH ROCKING CHAIRS, COTTON BAYOU VIEW★

We can already see you having a late-night gab sesh on this porch, which comes complete with rocking chairs and a beautiful view of Perdido Pass Bridge + Cotton Bayou! It’s the perfect spot to start your morning, end your night, and debrief about your vacation adventures. Plus, kids will have plenty of room to run out all of their leftover energy before bedtime.

✔ Elevated balcony off of living room

✔ 5 rocking chairs

✔ 3 still chairs

✔ View of Perdido Pass Bridge + Cotton Bayou



★COVERED GALLERY SPACE WITH BBQ AREA + PICNIC TABLE★

Itching to bust out those grilling skills? Downstairs, you’ll find a grill, extra seating, a picnic table, and lots of room to let kids run around in the grass.

✔ BBQ grill

✔ Covered seating

✔ Picnic table

✔ Extra chairs



★LARGE KITCHEN COUNTERS★

This large countertop is the perfect gathering spot to dig into a hot lowcountry boil or break out the chopping boards for an all-hands-on-deck beach sandwich prep session. With a huge fridge to boot, you’ll be able to store everyone’s favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for easy access all vacation long.

✔ Bar with seating for 3

✔ Dining table with seating for 6

✔ Pantry

✔ Blender

✔ Coffee maker + full coffee bar

✔ Cookware

✔ Dishes/silverware/cooking utensils

✔ Dishwasher

✔ Refrigerator + ice maker

✔ Microwave

✔ Stovetop + oven

✔ Toaster oven

✔ Stemware



★4 BEDROOMS FOR UP TO 8 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN★

Take your pick from one of four airy, comfy bedrooms–all ready to give you high-quality vacation beauty rest! Kid-sized bunk beds and a pack-n-play are included in this home for any little guests you might be bringing along.

✔ Pack-N-Play with soft mattress included for infants

✔ Bedroom 1: King bed, ensuite bathroom, TV

✔ Bedroom 2: King bed, ensuite bathroom. TV, private deck access (no seating, no stairs on this deck)

✔ Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds, TV, back deck access (seating, stairs to ground)

✔ Bedroom 4: 2 twin beds, 2 small bunk beds, TV, ensuite bathroom

✔ Room-darkening shades



★4 FULL BATHROOMS, 3 ENSUITES★

With 4 full bathrooms (3 of which are ensuites to their associated bedrooms), there’s no risk of having everybody bump elbows or wait in line for showers. You’ve got plenty of space to spread out, shower off, bathe the kids, and get ready for a day full of adventure!

✔ Bathroom 1: Ensuite to king room, shower/tub combo, double vanity

✔ Bathroom 2: Ensuite to king room, shower/tub combo, single vanity

✔ Bathroom 3: Shower/tub combo, single vanity, access from hallway

✔ Bathroom 4: Ensuite to 2 twin/2 bunk bedroom, shower, long single vanity

✔ 5 days of bathroom essentials (shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.)

✔ Hair dryer



★NEARBY BUSINESS CENTER AT ORANGE BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY★

We hope you don’t have *too* much work on your mind while you’re visiting, but if you need a quiet spot to send a few emails, focus on a writing project, or just get a little more quiet, the Orange Beach Public Library is just a few skips away!



★NEARBY COMMUNITY CENTER WITH PICKLEBALL COURT, FITNESS AREA★

The Orange Beach Community Center is just an 8-minute drive away. Stop by and pick up a $10 day pass for a quick pump at the gym, a game of pickleball, or a fitness class during your stay!



★FIVE DAYS OF HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS★

We know you need more than a half-full soap pump and one roll of toilet paper for your stay. All Grand Welcome Orange Beach + Perdido Key rental homes come thoroughly stocked with a 5-day supply of:

✔ Dishwasher pods

✔ Paper towels

✔ Toilet paper

✔ Basic toiletries

✔ Laundry detergent

✔ Hand soap

…and all of those little things you shouldn’t have to think about while you’re on vacation.



★COFFEE + TEA BARS IN EVERY HOME★

Speaking of “household essentials,” every Grand Welcome Orange Beach + Perdido Key vacation home comes with a fully-stocked coffee and tea bar with several flavors and varieties to choose from:

✔ Tea + honey? Check.

✔ Hot chocolate? Check.

✔ Medium roast, black? You got it.

✔ Decaf, precisely 1.83 tablespoons of creamer, ⅛ teaspoon of Splenda, stirred for 37 seconds, and topped with one ice cube? Go for it.



Guest Access:

This is a private home that’s all yours during your stay!



This home is raised on stilts and is accessible via stairs. There is no elevator in this home.



You’ll let yourself in using a key from a lockbox at the home. We’ll send you the lockbox code with your check-in details before your check-in time.



Getting Around:

We recommend arriving to your vacation home by car and having a personal or rented vehicle present to help you get around the area.



Some rideshare services may be available on demand, depending on availability. Ask us about shuttle, ferry, and party bus rental options, too!



★More travelers can now reliably fly into the Orange Beach area!★



As of 2026, Allegiant Airlines offers nonstop flights from the below cities right into Gulf Shores International Airport:



Appleton / Green Bay, WI (ATW)

Belleville, IL / St. Louis, MO (BLV)

Cincinnati, OH (CVG)

Des Moines, IA (DSM)

Great Smoky Mountains / Knoxville, TN (TYS)

Huntsville, AL (HSV)

Kansas City, MO (MCI)

Louisville, KY (SDF)

Nashville, TN (BNA)

Northwest Arkansas / Bentonville, AR (XNA)

Oklahoma City, OK (OKC)

Omaha, NE (OMA)

Springfield / Branson, MO (SGF)



Flights are also available into Pensacola International Airport (about 40 miles from Orange Beach) and Mobile Regional Airport (about 70 miles from Orange Beach) from other U.S. cities.



Other Things to Note:

★CLEANING & SANITIZATION★

While you’re on vacation, the last thing you want to do is worry about extra chores. All of our homes are thoroughly vacuumed, mopped, and cleaned after each stay, and we don’t skimp on the details. Our team sanitizes every nook and cranny, right down to the light switches and TV remotes. Dive into fresh linens, soak in freshly-scrubbed tubs, and enjoy sand-free floors from the moment your vacation begins!



★ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE WAIVER★

We understand that accidents happen! A small fee will be included in all reservations to help account for spills, cracks, and other small accidents. If something breaks or gets stained during your stay, please let us know prior to checkout to avoid any additional fees and to help us ensure that your home is properly tidied up before the next guest arrives.



★NO SMOKING INSIDE★

We don’t want to totally rain on your parade, but we do need to ask that you refrain from smoking and vaping while you’re inside the home. Any evidence of smoking or vaping will result in additional charges for odor removal or furniture cleaning.



★NO PARTIES OR EVENTS★

We ask that you treat our home with the same care as you would your own. Please do not invite unauthorized guests or host large parties or events during your stay.



★HOSTED BY GRAND WELCOME ORANGE BEACH & PERDIDO KEY★

If your dates aren’t available for this home, check out our other rentals around Orange Beach and Perdido Key! We invite you to browse our host profile or listings page, or reach out to us directly so we can help you plan your vacation. We can’t wait to welcome you!



Interaction with Guests:

If you have any questions or concerns during your stay, we’ll be on standby via phone, text, or your booking channel’s app. Expect a swift response so you can get back to enjoying your vacation!