Southern Sands 104 ~ Excellent Gulf View ~ On the beach ~ Walk to dining & entertainment!

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Great View from Southern Sands 104 balcony

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Pool
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Ocean view

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Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Hangout Music Fest
‪9 min walk‬
Waterville USA
‪2 min drive‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Close to Town; Ultra Low-Density on the Beach; Only 18 Condos!.

Welcome to Southern Sands 104! NEW 43" SMART TV in Living Room!

Southern Sands is now entirely SMOKE-FREE; there is a covered, designated smoking area next to the BBQ area. No smoking allowed anywhere else, including balconies.

Prime location in the heart of Gulf Shores and easy walking to popular downtown sites! Southern Sands is the ideal spot for famililes! Low density complex - only 18 units - complex is directly on the beach. Island Outfitters directly across the street. Ice cream/snowcone/deli store 1/2 block away!

Enjoy the views of the gulf, beach, and private pool at this 2Br/2Ba, 1st floor condo on scenic West Beach. Cozy, coastal colors with recent enhancements to the furnishings and decor throughout.

Unit is fully tiled. This recently updated condo has a private balcony overlooking the pool, beach and gulf. Equipped with all appliances, whirlpool tub in master bath, ice maker, 3-Cable Flatscreen TVs (living room - 43" Smart TV with Netflix, HULU - user account required), VCR, (3)DVD, CD-Stereo. Both regular and Keurig coffee makers!

Complex has Elevator, BBQ grilling area, Full size Washer/Dryer available -credit/debit card service on each floor ($1.50/cycle).

Parking Permits are $42/ea(2 MAX). Parking Permits are $52/ea(2 MAX) during Hangout Festival.

Bedding is:
Master: Queen
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin
Sleeper Sofa: Queen

Approx Area: 1,000 Sq Ft

Gulf Shores Alabama Beach Front Vacation Rentals by Gulfsands Rentals. Please give us a call or book online for reservations today!

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Gulfsands Rentals

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets are not allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renter/occupant min age 25 years;must stay in unit

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and near 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 explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Hangout Music Fest - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Gulf State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Waterville USA - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬11 min walk
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬12 min walk
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sands 104 ~ Excellent Gulf View ~ On the beach ~ Walk to dining & entertainment! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Southern Sands 104 ~ Excellent Gulf View ~ On the beach ~ Walk to dining & entertainment! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Sands 104 ~ Excellent Gulf View ~ On the beach ~ Walk to dining & entertainment!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Southern Sands 104 ~ Excellent Gulf View ~ On the beach ~ Walk to dining & entertainment! located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park, Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Valyndra A.

16 July 2024

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

Great short stay

Overall our stay was great! Loved the direct beach access and pool. Great for our short stay! Was very easy to get to and had lots of things within walking distance.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

16 Sept 2019

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

Labor Day Get - Away

We enjoyed the condo, great location and within walking distance to many fun places!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

sarah p.

10 Sept 2023

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

Great beach weekend

The property was the perfect size for our weekend getaway. We loved the location and the fact it was so close to the hangout. The pizza/ice cream place being across the street was another big plus for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

31 May 2023

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

Gulf Shores

This property was clean and just the right size for our visit. This was our first VRBO and we were pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to book. This was way better than a hotel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

19 Oct 2018

It was the perfect condo for our "Girl's Only Trip"

Beautiful condo. Perfect accommodations. So close to the beach!!!! Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

29 Feb 2024

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

Great location!

Great view, right on beach. Easy Walk to main beach area, restaurants, and shopping. Spacious condo. Big bedrooms. Newly updated and clean. Would rent again

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lori O.

26 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Love the location! Condo was good. No complaints.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer D.

11 Oct 2018

Don’t over look this one!

This unit is really nice especially for the price. I feel that the pictures online don’t do it justice. The building it is in is a bit older but this place is great if you’re looking for something a bit cheaper and smaller. The thing I noticed the most was how clean the unit was, it was completely spotless. And the rental company was outstanding! Everyone was very friendly and helpful!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Mary Pat V.

26 June 2024

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

Nice place in Gulf Shores

I really like the small size of the complex. It never felt crowded and overwhelmed with people. The unit itself was fine with a nice view of the gulf and the swimming pool. Don't expect a luxury condo, but a very basic place to stay at the beach. The kitchen could have been stocked a little better, but we made do with what was there. We did have to go buy a large skillet since the one there was so old and worn out, there was no way to cook in it. Overall, it was a nice place to stay and the price was right. I also like that Gulfsands Rentals was very clear with their instructions and requirements.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Irina D., Celina

30 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Close to the beach but dirty

Pros - close to the beach - pool - parking in the shadow - simple and easy Check-in - ok furniture Cons - dirty walls, cabinets, furniture, mirrors, fans, pots - they require to wash the dishes but we couldn’t use them bcs they were really dirty already - mirror in the living room is broken - floor fan in the bedroom was not working, ceiling fan was making so much noise so we couldn’t use it

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

5 Aug 2023

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

August in Gulf Shores

We had a good time because of the location of the property, cleanliness, pool, and easy access to the Gulf. The view from the porch was great. However, the porch chairs could have been clean. The kitchen was okay, but it needs to have the lower cabinet where the pots and pans are to be cleaner. The twin beds were very good, but the Queen bedroom mattress is old. These are just construtive comments. We had a nice time and hope to return again. Thank you, Ruth Mahoney

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh F.

11 Aug 2020

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

Great place for the price!

We enjoyed our stay and thought the unit was great at a budget friendly price. Overall the complex is in need of some updating as it is an older place. Balconies definitely need a facelift. Our unit was very nicely decorated and comfortable. Cleaning staff could be better. Master bath shower liner had a little mold and air return vent looked like it had never been cleaned. Other than that, our unit was quite nice! We had a view of the gulf and overlooked the pool and enjoyed our stay. For the price and location would definitely stay there again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

17 Oct 2022

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

Fall Break stay

The check in process could be emailed instead of stopping by the separate location. Everything else was great!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alberto B.

27 Aug 2022

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

Nice summer vacation

Nice cozy place to stay at.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

9 June 2022

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

Pretty good stay

Overall this was a great spot to stay. I loved the fact that it is a smaller condominium with only about 18 rooms, 3 floors. This made it super quick to get on the elevator and not a lot of traffic, with plenty of carts for arrival and check out. There are washer and dryers on each floor that have a debit card machine which is super nice for people like me who do not carry around cash or quarters. The only negative I have is that there was a little bit of miscommunication with the property managers I would assume. I paid in full and then received an email in my junk about sending in my DL, and obviously did not see this. In response they had mentioned that they had sent multiple emails(which I did not receive) therefore, the day before my stay, this is when I went searching for emails and found it in my junk mail. Besides that, our stay was pretty good. I do think this unit could benefit from a king bed in the master and full beds or even bunk beds in the other bedroom. I personally think this would make it where you had more room. There is a pull out couch as well.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Janai S.

28 Mar 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

SPRING BREAK 2022

The property is managed by a property manager, kind of a hassle to get the codes. Had to wait 30min at the Property manager office to confirm our ID's, this is after I called 45min ahead of time to avoid waiting. I also paid a fee to check in after office hours. When we arrived at the condo the hater didn't work. We called the after hours and they were helpful and said that they would send someone to look at it. We left to get something to eat and returned and the heater was working. We are not sure if it started to work on it's own or someone actually came. I was just happy it was working because it was 52 in the the condo. The other negative was that the comforters were disgusting. The comforters were on in the closets. When getting them out and put on the beds ours had a large stain on it, it looked to be old blood. The other room with the twin beds had quilts and they were dirty as well. We went to Target and bought blankets. Also the condo was dirty, not disgusting like the linens but needs a good deep cleaning. Lastly they were renovating the outside and they began early in the mooring and you could hear them working. Other than those issues the location was great. Not sure I would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

17 Aug 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Vrbo?

We have stayed at this complex a total of 3 times in different condos and this one was are least favorite.We like the low density and close proximity of the complex and that’s what draws us to the complex.We love using Vrbo because you deal with the owners strictly but this is not a true Vrbo because you still deal with a management company which changes everything.We have used Vrbo for years and have never had to deal with a management company and what we noticed other than have to go by and get code for door which doesn’t sound like a big deal it’s just another thing to deal with on the most hectic day of vacation.The condo didn’t have that pride of ownership and it showed!The unit was dirty period!The cleaning person didn’t do practically nothing.I thought we were still under the Covid cleaning restrictions?There were crumbs and hair on the couch,floor wasn’t mopped or swept properly,dishwasher had sticky stuff on it.The Mirror that covers one whole wall in the living room has fingerprints and I guess faceprints on it.The master bath toilet needs to be remounted it moves around so you have to be very careful when using it.There was not one door mat in the whole house!The one was a bath towel mat for getting out to the shower.So we were constantly sweeping.Try coming in from the beach and not wiping your feet before coming in.The unit didn’t have a blender it had a food processor that looked like it came from a garage sale along with the pots and pans.So much for mixing drinks.I thought that a blender in a condo on the beach was a no brainer!Overall the condo is in dire need of updating although the commits said it was recently done??Cabinet paint is thin and very dirty.As for the complex it needs some attention.The elevator is a year out of inspection from what the sign said in the elevator and it was sketchy.It would try to move before door would close and sometimes door would close it the middle of walking into it which caused use to use stairs because we didn’t want to take chance of getting stuck in it.We also had to pay 3 times to wash one load of laundry.I would hope that after reading this review the owner would address these issues before any other families have the same experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne F.

1 Aug 2021

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

Prefect location

Second time we have stayed at this property. Does not disappoint. Easy walk to beach. Balancy view of the ocean & pool. Walking distance to stores.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Amy J.

25 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Location was great. View from the 1st floor was okay. The property could definitely use some updates but overall was a great stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 July 2021

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

Love the Beach!

Location was great, price was good and will definitely be staying here next summer!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luanne L., Starkville, MS

12 June 2021

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

Great location!

Nice place. Great location. We hope to go back next year. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lucretia C.

9 May 2021

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

overall good

patio door didn’t lock; noticed a few signs of aging that needed improvement; mattresses and pillows weren’t comfortable, but overall, we still enjoyed our stay. great view!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Portia G.

8 Apr 2021

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This unit is in a prime location!! Directly on the beach, walking distance to The T, and accessible day trips. Two beds and two baths is perfect for a beach stay! The unit is supplied with most kitchen tools, but missing BBQ tools and plastic cups. Minor things, but come in handy when vacationing. The unit could use a solid scrub on the baseboards and cupboard doors or a coat of paint. There was construction going on at the building next door so there was this obnoxious beeping all day every day, but Easter Sunday. The grilling area and beach approach of the building l could use a solid raking. Junk everywhere. Couldn’t approach the beach barefoot. The beds were comfy and the balcony was a highly used space for just chilling out. All in all I would come back again. This is our second stay in this condo complex.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

3 Apr 2021

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

Great location!

Great location. I would definitely stay there again. One downfall, didn’t have extra toilet paper. Thought that was strange.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

20 Mar 2021

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

Amazing experience

This was our first time using Vrbo, amazing experience, property spot on in the description and the location was great.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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