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Erica's Sandpiper. 8BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool. Single story!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 26325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

NE BR

1 King Bed

NE Middle BR

1 King Bed

NW BR

1 King Bed

NW Middle BR

2 Queen Beds

SE BR

1 King Bed

SE Middle BR

1 King Bed

SW

2 Queen Beds

SW Middle BR

1 Single Bunk Bed

8 bathrooms

Ericas Sandpiper E Middle North BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Ericas Sandpiper E Middle South BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ericas Sandpiper NE BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ericas Sandpiper NW BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ericas Sandpiper SE BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ericas Sandpiper SW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Ericas Sandpiper W Middle 2nd BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ericas Sandpiper W Middle BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Erica's Sandpiper. 8BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool. Single story!

Erica's Sandpiper
2075 West Beach Blvd

Awesome place. BRAND NEW decks everywhere, with extra gates to corral kids. Erica's Sandpiper rocks!

Erica.... Erica is my daughter! Used to be small.... not so much anymore! Sandpiper. Well, the bird. Erica's Sandpiper? Your new favorite beach home in Gulf Shores!

This spacious upscale home gives you your own private covered pool added to an already fabulous home. Erica's Sandpiper is a very cool option. It, along with my Summertide home, are likely the only 8 bedroom homes with all 8 bedrooms on the same floor! Can't quite afford my homes with elevators but have some mobility concerns? Single floor!

Erica's Sandpiper has all eight bedrooms, yes EIGHT, situated on one floor! Looking for the perfect home for your family gathering or reunion, look no further. This beautiful home has the following bedding arrangements:

BEDDING:
Northeast Bedroom: King
Northwest Bedroom: King
Southeast Bedroom: King
Southwest Bedroom: 2 Queens
Northeast Middle Bedroom: King
Northwest Middle Bedroom: 2 Queens
Southeast Middle Bedroom: King
Southwest Middle Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk

South Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
Middle Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Erica's Sandpiper is located directly on the Gulf Coast. The only thing between you and the Gulf is beach and, of course, your own private covered swimming pool and spacious Gulf front deck.

Other amenities include TWO refrigerators, televisions, dvd players, cable, internet, 2 large living areas, and covered parking. The master bath has a shower and tub. Multiple bedrooms have balcony access.

Erica's Sandpiper is a truly luxurious EIGHT bedroom home with all the deluxe amenities you've come to expect from our vacation homes and many surprises! She books quickly even a year out.

Erica's Sandpiper, by the way, is RIGHT NEXT DOOR to my Egret home (6 bedroom, also single story), so if you need more room to spread out, rent both (if either is even available... these go fast!).

What else? More of course!

TWO REFRIGERATORS
Yes, two per side. Because... you need a lot of space for shrimp and beverages!

POOL? You bet!
Pool is under the home. A bit like an indoor pool. Big: 24x12x3-5 FT Rectangle! Great respite from hot hot hot, as well as inclement weather! Heatable too (nightly surcharge applies). Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge (varies by season and with gas market price, has been $60-85 per night, just inquire, and must be for length of stay (this is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 8 cars. More if you park under them home and stack carefully.

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 > 100Mb 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.

No smoking please. No pets.

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

MORE ROOM? ANOTHER PLACE? Or... a little LESS SPACE?
We own 4 great homes right by each other. Egret is closest, 1 door away, and has the same great single story layout with two living rooms but is a 6 bedroom. And, very close by are Dancing Dolphin and Blue Heron (two 5 bedrooms, 1 door from each other). Check them out:

Erica's Sandpiper 8BR
https://vrbo.com/1678880?dateless=true

Egret 6BR
https://vrbo.com/1697440?dateless=true

Blue Heron 5BR
https://vrbo.com/1687683?dateless=true

Dancing Dolphin 5BR
https://vrbo.com/865099?dateless=true

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 on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. 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

  • West Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Erica's Sandpiper. 8BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool. Single story! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Erica's Sandpiper. 8BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool. Single story!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Erica's Sandpiper. 8BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool. Single story!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Erica's Sandpiper. 8BR Beachfront. Heatable Pool. Single story! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 85 reviews
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

The location and property was excellent.

Our family decided for the first time to have Christmas away from home and on the beach. Erica’s Sandpiper provided us with a great location, access to the beach and restaurants and a cozy home to spend time together when it was a little chilly outside this time of year.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Wonderful! And a big "Yes" on coming back!

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

A great 40th

We celebrated our 40th anniversary with extended family. The house was perfect for our needs. It was far enough from condos to not have a big beach crowd but an easy drive to town. We had two small things we needed fixing. We called first night and they were fixed the next morning. We left a couple pieces of clothing. They found them before we even missed the and mailed them. It was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy S.

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

Great vaca

The house was great. We have a large family and everyone had their own space. Kitchen had almost everything you need. It is only a short walk to the beach! And the heated pool was great for the little ones and adults of an evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Very happy campers at Erica's Sandpiper

Very happy with our stay. A few minor things that I made host aware of. Broken table on back porch (side was chipped), trash can in the kitchen was the same. There was a tropical storm while we were there, some rain blew in the sliding doors, small enough to clean up with a towel, and microwave quit working after slight power surge during the storm. Host was very attentive throughout stay. House was beautiful and pvt beach access was the best!!!

10/10 Excellent

C K.

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

Wonderful beach house

We loved staying at Erica’s Sandpiper. It was in a beautiful, quiet spot right on the gulf. Far enough away from the crowds, but close enough to make grocery store runs or go out to eat. The inside had plenty of space and was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

LOVED Erica's Sandpiper!

We loved our stay! Lots of room for a big family. Each bedroom having its own bathroom was amazing! Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great stay

House was great for our family. Tons of bedrooms and each had an en suite bathroom though some bathrooms and showers are fairly small so take that into consideration when deciding who sleeps where:) The house was well appointed though there is a bit of wear and tear. Nothing that hindered our enjoyment or wouldn’t be expected from a house being steadily rented. We loved the layout with the central kitchen and two separate sitting / living rooms. Location is fabulous and can’t be beat; the beach is nice and quiet. We had no problems at all during our stay and the check in process / emails made things very easy. We would recommend the house and the rental company.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phyllis P.

Wonderful stay at Erica's Sandpiper

It was wonderful trip! So many memories made. And the house was perfect, everyone could have some privacy when the needed and we loved the 2 living areas. We sure added more laughter into walls and ceilings. I am positive that you will be hearing from us again for another trip. We did not have need to contact the local Mgt Co. So evidently they did good.... Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Awesome!

Loved the one level layout!!! Lots of room. The beach area was quiet and private. Hosts were caring and checked on us. Definitely would stay here again! A great experience all around!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy L.

Loved Erica's Sandpiper!

We loved our stay at Erica's Sandpiper! This one story was surprisingly spacious, with an easy walk to the beach and large pool. Location is away from the crowded high rises, but close enough to anything you want to do in Gulf Shores. Would recommend! [😎 Thank you Mandy! Glad you all had a great ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ time! Reach out to me or Bama Beach Houses if you have any suggestions, or when ready to set up that return trip! Have a great rest of the summer, and year!]

8/10 Good

Tammy F.

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

Family Vacation 24

The house layout is great for a big family. The location is perfect and the pool area was nice. We loved having a bathroom for every bedroom. It was clean at check-in. Suggestions would be new mattresses, new couches and tall chairs for the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William M.

Great week

It was a great week. We had four generations of our family there. We have been going to Gulf Shores as a family for 34 years. I think we have been renting this house for 11 or 12 years. Plan to go back next year. Thanks again and I hope you have a blessed day. [Thank you! Happy to host you all year over year for so long, making great memories in our home! See you next year!]

10/10 Excellent

Daniela M.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful beach view!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan M., New Lisbon, Wisconsin

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

Family and friends vacation 2024

We absolutely loved Erica’s Sandpiper. The one story layout was great for some of the older family members to get around. The bedroom layout with each having its own bath was perfect. And there was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. We had some great days out on the deck and easy walks to the beach, which is why we go. Even enough space for card games and puzzles. Definitely recommend
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Really enjoyed Erica's Sandpiper

We really enjoyed our stay last summer. All of the upgrades were noticed and greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us with the lock issue. The people that fixed it were very friendly and responsive to the problem. Thank you! We will be back in 2025!
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10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

Highly recommend!!!!

We love this company, we have stayed at Erica's Sandpiper for the last few years and we love the house as well. The company takes care of you from start to finish and will fix any problems in the house very quickly. Highly recommend!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Perfect!

Our stay was perfect! Weather and water were beautiful all week and the house was perfect for our family! We have been renting houses in the Fort Morgan/Gulf Shores area for 30+ years now and Erica's Sandpiper is officially my favorite. The location and accommodations can't be beat! The new deck was great. We also enjoyed getting to sit on the deck and watch the wedding at the Egret this week. (We stayed at the Egret last year and moved to Erica's Sandpiper this year due to the wedding party having already booked the Egret for this year). The house was very clean when we arrived and we did not have any issues arise during our stay so we did not have any contact with the management company. Love having all of the childproof gates on the porches and around the pool. This is especially helpful for containing my rambunctious 4 year old (we have a pool at home as well so we are always conscious of his whereabouts when outside, but the gates with locks that he can't open are a nice added peace of mind). We will definitely be back to Erica's Sandpiper in the future! Due to some family health issues that have recently arisen, we are not able to pin down vacation dates/plans for next summer yet, but even if not next year, we will for sure be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Curt H.

Ericas Sandpiper

All went well and the family loves the house. We have enjoyed Erica's Sandpiper the last two years and working with your company.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Beautiful

The house is great! We enjoyed our stay here. A beautiful home and thank you for the great stay
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Fantastic!

Perfect for us in every way. And Rick and Susan were wonderful communicators! Always responding. We have stayed here before, and the new decks and interior updates are fantastic!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Another great year at Sandpiper

Everything was good with Erica's Sandpiper this year. We liked the updates/improvements that had been made.
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10/10 Excellent

Dewayne T.

Perfect for us!

What a wonderful time we had! It was such a great experience and everything was wonderful. Last September we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and of course we had a great party but felt we had to celebrate a little more! With a lot of planning we were able to come with a date that everyone could come. Your house was perfect for us! Enough beds and bathrooms to go around.
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10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Erica's Sandpiper

We really enjoyed the home..... The redo was really nice and the view of the gulf is spectacular!
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10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Wonderful house

The house was wonderful. Plenty of room.

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!

Erica.... Erica is my daughter! Sandpiper. Well, the bird. Erica's Sandpiper? Your new favorite beach home in 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.

Erica's Sandpiper is a very cool option. It, along with my Summertide home, are likely the only 8 bedroom homes with all 8 bedrooms on the same floor! Can't quite afford my homes with elevators but have some mobility concerns? Single floor!

Erica's Sandpiper, by the way, is RIGHT NEXT DOOR to my Egret home (6 bedroom, also single story), so if you need more room to spread out, rent both (if either is even available... these go fast!).

And, hey, play "find Erica," as there is a picture, or two, of her in the home... :-)

Why they chose this property

Erica.... Erica is my daughter! Sandpiper. Well, the bird. Erica's Sandpiper? Your new favorite beach home in 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.

What makes this property unique

Erica's Sandpiper is a very cool option. It, along with my Summertide home, are likely the only 8 bedroom homes with all 8 bedrooms on the same floor! Can't quite afford my homes with elevators but have some mobility concerns? Single floor!

Erica's Sandpiper, by the way, is RIGHT NEXT DOOR to my Egret home (6 bedroom, also single story), so if you need more room to spread out, rent both (if either is even available... these go fast!).

And, hey, play "find Erica," as there is a picture, or two, of her in the home... :-)

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