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šŸ„° Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21!

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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach.
A room with a view of the beach through horizontal blinds, a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the beach.
A two-story beachfront house with a balcony, a sandy beach in front, and a wooden fence.
A beachfront property with a pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck overlooking the beach.
A beach with a wooden structure, possibly a beach house or pavilion, and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 21216 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ā€Ŗ2 min walkā€¬
  • Place, West Beach
    ā€Ŗ5 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ā€Ŗ16 min walkā€¬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ā€Ŗ12 min driveā€¬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

šŸ„° Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21!

Andrew's Sandbox
1945 West Beach Blvd

Summer 2026 is ALMOST GONE and 2027 is filling up REAL FAST! Still looking for 2026? Contact us ASAP.

Don't forget, peak season is in swing and during peak season, we book Saturday to Saturday. So, if you're looking and don't see any availability, check to see if your stay duration falls under those parameters as that usually is the problem :) But, as always, feel free to reach out as we are always happy to help!

You'll love Andrew's Sandbox! 6 bedroom stand-alone beachfront home... no sharing!

Andrew's Sandbox's namesake is my oldest son, now a freshman in college. You'll love the Sandbox's 6 bedrooms (5 up and 1 down) and 6, count 'em, 6 bathrooms (4 up and 2 down). Yowsa!

Main Floor N Bedroom: 2 Queens
3rd Floor NE Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk (sleeping up to 3)
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: 2 Queens
ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹3rd Floor S Bedroom: 2 Twin Bunks
3rd Floor SE Bedroom : King
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: King

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

There's a sitting room, living room, dining room, and well-furnished kitchen. Andrew's Sandbox even has a pool sheltered beneath the home! Want to see all of the nooks and crannies? Check out our NEW virtual tour:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=XFWLRVFe4ta

Other amenities include televisions, DVD players, cable, high speed internet, master bath, central air, ceiling fans throughout, TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer dryer, garbage disposal, and dishwasher. Outside showers and picnic table. Also, new wifi mesh network. More consistent coverage throughout the home! (Still can't guarantee the local cable company provision, but if its working, it'll work everywhere!).

Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82-84' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a per night surcharge for length of stay (gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Any online quote will show the optional fee and its current pricing. You may also add it after booking by simply requesting the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too.

Snowbirds welcome. Up to 80% off. Inquire.No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Little Lagoon. Enjoy features like a water park and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1ā€“2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the location
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 10 minutes from Orange Beach Beaches
This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,323 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed
Pls inquire. No house parties.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

318256
Andrew's Sandbox Nice 6BR 6BA Beachfront With Pool! Sleeps 20!

šŸ„° Summer Sale! First 2! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location for our Spring Break trip! We all had a ton of fun. We loved walking the beach every morning! The house was great! A couple of things to suggest: most of the bathrooms could use a little upgrading, some of the kitchen drawers and cabinets could use some TLC, the smaller king room did not have anywhere to store clothes (maybe add some shelves to the closet), the door to the deck in the larger king room would not open and it would definitely be nice to have a few extra kitchen towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

LOVED Andrews Sandbox!!!

Everything was perfect, hope to visit again once everyone figures out schedules! [šŸ„° Yay! Thank you so much Erica! We'd love to host you all again. Reach out when ready to lock down the return trip to Andrew's Sandbox--it rents super early for summer and holidays (and other times too) so let's get it set up before it... gets away! šŸ˜‰ šŸ™]
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth R.

Perfect home. Perfect vacation.

Really enjoyed our stay!! Richard was very kind and helpful. We had no issues or problems during our stay. Loved that it had two refrigerators! Home was clean and a perfect size. The windows allowed so many beautiful views of the beach as your morning kicks off. Sat on the porch watching dolphins every morning. 5 stars all around!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arturo B.

Can't wait to go back!

Everything was perfect, the house is beautiful, we have a great time and making plans for next summer all ready!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the layout of the house. The beach and water were perfect. Spacious and perfect for family get together. Hope to visit next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

joseph p.

We loved Andrew's Sandbox!

Me and my boys decided to do a last minute beach trip, I typically like to stay at a beach house because of the crowds and it's easier with kids. Luickly we ran into this house and booked it. It was very convenient and was a great location. They responded very quickly considering we cooked it as we were on the way there lol. We enjoyed out stay and will 100 percent come back and recommend it to anyone!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sybil D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this home! We stayed here with our adult children, two grandchildren and my husband's parents, and this house was perfect for all of us! We really loved that the house was just steps away from the beach and the covered pool was convenient when we wanted to get out of the sun or when it rained. The hardest part was leaving at the end of the week! This house is a dream!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Great place right on the beach

My extended family and I loved our stay. It was so nice to step out the back door and be right there on the sand. Plenty of beds, baths, and space for the whole crew. Grandkids loved the bunk beds. The pool downstairs was a really nice break when the beach got too hot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Wonderful!!!

We had such a wonderful stay at Andrewā€™s Sandbox! The house was perfect for our family of five (kids ages 2, 5, and 6). The beachfront location couldnā€™t be better, and the shaded pool under the house was a game changerā€”it was the perfect place to cool off after a hot day on the sand. We also really appreciated the outdoor shower, which made cleaning up the kids after beach time so much easier.The house itself was incredibly comfortable and well-stocked. The beds were cozy, and we had everything we needed to feel right at home. Weā€™ve stayed at other beachfront properties, but this one truly stood out thanks to the thoughtful layout and features.We loved our time here and will absolutely be backā€”we usually visit two to three times a year, and this is now at the top of our list!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Another great trip to Andrew's Sandbox

We had a great time and we have already reserved it for next year. We liked the updates. We all had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey W.

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

Andrewā€™s sandbox

We had the best time for our stay here. The house is beautiful and the perfect location. Our group had a variety of ages staying and there were plenty of things close by to do besides hanging out on the beach. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Great place

Really enjoyed the location of house from sea with great views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Can't wait to come back!

Our stay was great! We enjoyed the space with our family of eight. Any time there was a need, Richard and his team were exceptionally responsive! The walk to the beach was just steps, and the pool was great, too! Cannot wait to stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Wonderful time at Andrews Sandbox

We had the best time! Thank you so much for having us. It was clear you guys also just completed a lot of work as the paint really fresh AND a lot of the furnishings seemed new. We loved it. Can't wait to come back in the future. Oh, and we loved all the messages as well as the fast replies on any questions. Fantastic!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

Loved Andrews Sandbox

Richard was great to work with and Andrew's Sandbox did not disappoint! [šŸ˜ŽšŸ˜ŽšŸ˜Ž Yay! Thanks Alison! Glad everyone had a wonderful time in Andrew's Sandbox. Poke me if you have any suggestions for my home, or the support and communications from Bama Beach Houses too! Or... when ready to lock in the return to Gulf Shores! šŸ˜‰Thanks again! šŸ™]
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Great place and top notch management company too!

We enjoyed your house very much. The location, location, location is wonderful! It was so nice to look out of those huge living room and dining room windows and see the sand and waves. It was wonderful to be just steps away and able to come back to the house for various reasons from the beach so easily and quickly! My husband and I had never been to Gulf Shores before. We are used to Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head and Charleston beaches. We found Gulf Shores very nice - not too commercialized, well kept, not crowded, etc. Of course, the non-crowdedness could be because our week was at the end of August. We had the beach almost to ourselves which was wonderful. The sand was so white and the water so clear. Unfortunately we found ourselves in the midst of swarms of stinging flies on several days. That was miserable. Our 4 year old granddaughter was stung by a jelly-fish. She surely did not like that! We realize that you are not responsible for nature! We appreciated the comfortable and attractive furnishings in the living room of your home. We also enjoyed the artwork throughout the house. Everything was very neat and tasteful. We loved having 6 bedrooms - one for each of the 3 grandchildren plus 3 adult rooms - with plenty of bathrooms as well. The kitchen was well stocked and clean. The appliances were great. It was wonderful having 2 refrigerators. I will say that your management company was amazing. We pulled out the slow cooker and found that there was no knob on it. I could not cook without knowing whether it was on high or low or what!! So I called the BamaBeachHouses company. In less than 15 minutes our doorbell rang. A very sweet young lady handed me another slow cooker - with a knob. What service! I mentioned two concerns about the house. One was that one door mat on the deck was very very ratty and a curled up tripping hazard. The other problem was that when several of the closet/bathroom doors opened, they rubbed against the flooring and gouge the floor. I told them that I would not want my flooring to be destroyed every time someone opened these doors. I thought that the owner may want to address this problem. She said that she would have the doors shaved off to preserve the flooring after we left. She also said that she would bring us a new door mat. She showed up the next morning with a cute, new door mat which was in keeping with the niceness of the rest of the house. We threw the ratty door mat away. Your management company was top notch in our book!I am so glad that we stayed in your home last week. It was a good experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Andrew's Sandbox summer vacation 2024

Absolute beautiful home. Great location, very quick response, and house was very clean!! Pool was fantastic, and perfectly maintained. Plenty of seating throughout the patios, and living space.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Perfect Beach Vacation

Andrewā€™s Sandbox was as advertised. Location, size, everything needed for a perfect large family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Great trip to Andrews Sandbox in Gulf Shores

We booked this home for a last minute vacation with our family. The home was beautiful and the views were stunning. I was fortunate enough to have my elderly mother stay with us and having a bedroom on the main floor with a easy entrance on the shower was a huge plus. Richard was also a pleasure to deal with and would recommend this home. Thank you again for the hospitality.[šŸ˜ŽšŸ˜ŽšŸ˜Ž Thank you Jennifer! I am so glad you were able to spend quality time making memories with your mom in our home, and that everything was shipshape, and you loved the views too! Always happy to help too, so reach out if you ever need anything, or when ready to come back! Best wishes.]
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daryl G.

Fantastic stay at Andrews Sandbox

The time at Andrew's Sandbox was absolutely fantastic! We all truly enjoyed the location, amenities, ease of access to the beach and pool, etc.; first class all around! We will certainly be planning to book a return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Lovely Gulf Shores family vacation

We feel we had the best view of the beach of Gulf Shores in your LR!! We all hated leaving today! The management people responded in a very timely manner when we couldn't get a TV to work, they even stopped over and fixed the issue. The email and txt messages with instructions and information were very helpful. We had a great time and you have a lovely home! [Yay! šŸ˜ Thank you so much Paula! I would be happy to have you all back anytime. If you have any suggestions for my place, or our communications and support, or when ready to return šŸ˜‰, should be a DM. And Andrew's soccer game went well, though I was out til the wee hours getting back home! Thanks again!]
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Lovely Gulf Shores family vacation

We feel we had the best view of the beach of Gulf Shores in your LR!! We all hated leaving today! The management people responded in a very timely manner when we couldn't get a TV to work, they even stopped over and fixed the issue. The email and txt messages with instructions and information were very helpful. We had a great time and you have a lovely home! [Yay! šŸ˜ Thank you so much Paula! I would be happy to have you all back anytime. If you have any suggestions for my place, or our communications and support, or when ready to return šŸ˜‰, should be a DM. And Andrew's soccer game went well, though I was out til the wee hours getting back home! Thanks again!]
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Relaxing

Perfect house in a great location. Pool was a big success for all, but especially the 8 and 5 year olds. The beach was great. Everything as advertised. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah b.

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

Great stay

We were happy to stay for a second year. We love the location as itā€™s right on the beach and the pool was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Great time (again) at Andrew's Sandbox

We had a great time and everything was clean and up to date. We will stay again. Thank you!