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OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value!

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Living area
Property grounds
Pool
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3rd Flr E BR

1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr W BR

1 King Bed

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

Main Flr BR

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Flr Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr N BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr S BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value!

On Golden Pond 3A
1506 Sandpiper Lane #3A, Gulf Shores

At 3 Bedrooms and sleeping 10, one side of On Golden Pond 3 is the smallest, and most cost-efficient, of my places. Yet its cute, comfy, and a perfect place to spend your vacay! This listing is for the A unit of On Golden Pond #3.

OGP3A: Nice 3BR for less than a hotel! Community Pool. Dock. Quiet. Relax... for less! Can also be rented as a very affordable 6BR 6BA in the middle of Gulf Shores West Beach.

If you need a really nice smaller home, on a budget, OGP3 is perfect! Most seasons, it is less than the cost of a single hotel room per night, yet located in the middle of West Beach, lagoon side (nice shared dock and pool!), and only a short walk (1/4 mile) to the beach (you walk right next to my Seafoam home!).

3BR 3BA. OGP3 is lagoon side, however, it is not lagoon front (like my OGP5 home is). Easy access to the community dock, beach, and pool all right on the lagoon. Nice! And a nice price!

Looking for something a little smaller than most of my properties? Just as nice though! And at a great price!? OGP3 may be the perfect place for you!

On Golden Pond #3, aka OGP3, is a beautiful vacation home with easy access to the community dock, beach, and pool all right on the lagoon. OGP3 is on a private cul de sac shared by mostly owner occupied homes. OGP3 is not lagoon front though you can see the lagoon from the front deck for your little peak at the water in the evenings. OGP3 is the north side of a duplex (no shared living spaces) and we know the owners of the other side if you are interested in both, we are happy to reach out. If you want lagoon front, and a little bigger, check out my On Golden Pond #5 home!

This vacation home also features covered parking and access to the dock, pool, and beach. This unit is a tremendous value.

Each side of this lagoon side 3 bedroom, 3 bath duplex home has the following bedding:

BEDDING:
Main Floor Bedroom: King
3rd Floor E Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk
3rd Floor W Bedroom: King

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
3rd Floor Lounge Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

For a 3D tour of the setup of this side, please see the On Golden Pond 3b listing, as it has a new tour and is the same setup.

NICE COMMUNITY POOL, FISHING DOCK, AND BEACH
The pool is on the lagoon. Great views of lagoon, pier, dock, while relaxing poolside. The pool is a 24x14x3-5' Community Pool. There's even a small lagoon, sand, beach right by the pool!

Fishing too from the nice community fishing pier and dock.

GULF BEACH ACCESS
Public beach access is a 3 minute walk on a quiet road, then across west beach (as a crosswalk), right next to my Seafoam home! There is ALSO a lagoon front beach by our community pool. MORE? Yes. You can take the new pedestrian walkway from the road outside our home to the Calloway Bridge (and the public beach there too!). Nice walk along the lagoon!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 4 cars. In fact, you could park more cars than you should be driving for a 10 person place! Inquire if you have special vehicle needs.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 250Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

That's it! We think you'll have a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.

OGP3 https://www.vrbo.com/2614353 6BR (2x3BR)
OGP3A https://vrbo.com/1608269 3BR
OGP3B https://vrbo.com/2650573 3BR
OGP5 https://www.vrbo.com/2082299 5BR

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Gulf State Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Waterville USA - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Great time... again!

We had a great time this year! Thanks for asking. And I have it reserved for next year.[Thanks Melissa! Poke me if you need anything at all, or have any suggestions!]

10/10 Excellent

Allison-kathleen L.

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

Beautiful beach house

We enjoyed our stay so much that we couldn’t leave! We extended our stay several more weeks. This is the perfect location between the lagoon and the beach! We’ve been riding bikes and walking. We’ve enjoyed fishing from the pier. We’ve made several huge sandcastles at the beach! We’ve had everything we needed at this lovely duplex, including a jacuzzi tub! This has been the most enjoyable beach vacation ever!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald U.

Wonderful week at "OGP3"

Very nice accommodations. Quick response to a need from Richard. We had a wonderful week. [😁 Thanks Ronald! Appreciate you staying in my home, and sharing your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience with me, my place, and Bama Beach Houses. Shoot me a note if you have any suggestions whatsoever, for my place, the team, communications, or when ready to lock in a return trip! Thanks again! 👍]
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10/10 Excellent

Devin S.

Another great time at OGP3A

All was great! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne W.

Great time at OGP3

It was a great time
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10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Wonderful last minute fall trip

We had a wonderful time. It was a pleasure working with you.
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10/10 Excellent

Norah R.

Love our long term stay. Wish we could stay longer!

Really liked our stay at Golden Pond. Hope to rebook for next time.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y. Y.

Thanks for the terrific stay!

Thanks for the terrific stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Everything was great, thanks!

Everything was great, thanks!
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10/10 Excellent

Devin S.

Had a great stay!

We had a great stay! TYour home was perfect for our trip. I appreciate your hospitality and will be in contact with you in the fall in anticipation of next years trip. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

Such a treat!!! Great place to "snow bird"

We stayed for all of December. It was so nice and relaxed! Check in was easy, and the owners were great to work with, as were their support management company the few times we needed anything. Great place to "snow bird"!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Good stay

We had a good stay. We did not need anything.
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

Great stay!

Easter on the gulf. What more could we want!? Well... a nice comfy and clean place... which we got! Thank you!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Wonderful vacation!!!

We had a wonderful vacation. The home was very clean and the bright colors made it feel more "vacation-y" :-) It was nice not having to check in somewhere and being able to go straight to the house. All in all it was a great rental. It was our first time visiting gulf shores and we are already looking forward to coming back.
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10/10 Excellent

Ashli T.

Great place. Very clean!

We had a wonderful time in On Golden Pond 3A. It was just the right size for us, and being able to walk over to the lagoon, and the nice dock and pool, was wonderful. It was also a very short walk to the gulf beach itself. We hope to be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Wonderful spring break stay

We had a great time (again). Thank you so much for sharing you place with us. Looking forward to the next trip already!
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

Definitely recommend!

Beautifully decorated with a fully stocked kitchen. Location is perfect for a short walk to the beach and a private pier on the lagoon. Would definitely recommend!!
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8/10 Good

Jordan L.

Nice Home

The location was nice. It could use updating and repairs.
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10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Highly Recommend

Booked On Golden Pond 3A at the last minute. The owner was very accommodating, and all details were handled without any problem. The house is well equipped and comfortable. Loved the access to the pool and the dock in the lagoon. I highly recommend and will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Devin S.

Great stay

We had a great stay at your home.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Thanksgiving trip

This was the perfect property for our family. The pictures are very accurate. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had the extras I didn’t bring from home. It is in a great place for pets, would stay again. If you are going to the beach it would be an easy walk. The weather didn’t cooperate for us. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy S.

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

Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, nice quiet area with a covered dock, had fun fishing and crabbing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan A., Tennessee

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

Perfect Place

This was a great beach house for our family! Tons of space for everyone to utilize day and night! All beds were comfy and the pictures were as described! Very short walk to the beach...6 minutes or 2 songs and great area! Lots of parking on site, great decks and loved having our own rinse area as well! Definitely staying here again if it's available and thebrates are very reasonable and competitive! Bama Beach house team was a pleasure to work with and VERY fast as communicating! Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Perfect!

This was our first trip to Gulf Shores and it did not disappoint. The weather was fantastic every day and we were so close to the Beach! The property was awesome.. surrounded by the bay and a short walk to the beach. The boys loved fishing on the bay side and the beach was never very crowded. The house was perfect.. clean and a great size for two families. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Beach Gulf Shores

Accommodations were as reported. Great location. Convenient to beach, lagoon & pool. A couple of the beds were subpar. But we had everything we needed for 10. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf, along with this little gem. So if 5-8, 10, 12 or more bedrooms is a bit too big (and pricey), OGP3A may be the perfect stay for you and your crew!

On Golden Pond #3A is a smaller place. And its not on the beach. It's on the lagoon. Yet OGP3A is right in the heart of West Beach, and a short walk to the beach itself. Fabulous dock and nice community pool. Check out the photos. Quiet cul-de-sac too! And... price price price. Nice place, nice price!

Why they chose this property

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf, along with this little gem. So if 5-8, 10, 12 or more bedrooms is a bit too big (and pricey), OGP3A may be the perfect stay for you and your crew!

What makes this property unique

On Golden Pond #3A is a smaller place. And its not on the beach. It's on the lagoon. Yet OGP3A is right in the heart of West Beach, and a short walk to the beach itself. Fabulous dock and nice community pool. Check out the photos. Quiet cul-de-sac too! And... price price price. Nice place, nice price!

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