We just returned from a week at Sandy, our 2nd year, and I can't say enough nice things about this place. Sandy is thoughtfully stocked with kitchen items, plenty of soft towels, games, etc. The most thoughtful items are the beach wagon, which is a lifesaver with carrying beach items across the sand, and the ice maker, which is perfect for filling the cooler. We can't wait for our next visit.
Our stay at Sandy was wonderful! We especially enjoyed the pool with our grandchildren! The place was larger than it seemed in the pictures and the 5 completely separate sleep areas were appreciated leaving privacy for the adults! The view was excellent. There's a wide, full lot view of the ocean on each side! We could enjoy the ocean view and crashing waves sound from the front porch and pool! And the ocean feels close to you from this location. The 3 full baths inside, in addition to the outside shower stalls, as well as the beach buggy/beach items made the stay pleasant. It was a vacation to remember!
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!
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!!
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.
Fantastic and spacious beach house! Our group of 6 adults had a blast. Technically it's behind the first row of beach homes, but nice views of the ocean from the pool and the screened in porch. Short walk to the beach. Pool was small, but perfect for cooling off. Plenty of linens and towels for all the bedrooms & bathrooms. We loved the convenience of the big icemaker, second fridge, and outdoor shower. This part of Fort Morgan was not crowded at all, just a few families. Walkable to a decent restaurant (Sassy Bass), Dollar General a couple miles away, Wal-Mart and anything else you would need about 15â20 minutes away.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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 âapartmentâ downstairs probably fits another family, but for sure fits another whole couple.
Everything was great!
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!
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.
Loved the house and locationâŠeverything 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 didnât affect our stay. We will definitely look to stay here next year.
Thank you!
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!
Sandy was by far the best gulf shores rental weâve 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.
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.
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.