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

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Pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

This condo places you next to Gulf Shores Beach and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Gulf State Park. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 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
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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

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!
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Gulfsands Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets
  • Note from host: Pets are not allowed.

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
Onsite 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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

1105

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this condo?

This condo is located in Gulf Shores, a short 1-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and also 17 minutes on foot from Gulf State Park. You'll also find Wade Ward Nature Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this condo?

No, there isn't parking at this condo.

Is this condo next to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

Is Southern Sands 104 ~ Excellent Gulf View ~ On the beach ~ Walk to dining & entertainment! a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this condo, including a kitchen in each condo unit plus kitchens and ocean views in some.

Are there hot tubs at Southern Sands 104 ~ Excellent Gulf View ~ On the beach ~ Walk to dining & entertainment!?

No, this condo doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this condo provide breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Does this condo have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this condo.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Southern Sands 104 ~ Excellent Gulf View ~ On the beach ~ Walk to dining & entertainment!?

Yes, every condo unit at Southern Sands 104 ~ Excellent Gulf View ~ On the beach ~ Walk to dining & entertainment! comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location and not overly crowded, which we really appreciated. Our only suggestion would be to add a dock or walkway over the dune - getting to and from the beach was a bit tricky without one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B., Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Love the layout of the condo and all the windows and location!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jessica

We stayed here while my daughter played in Beach fest. Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valyndra A., Mannford, ok

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Mary Pat V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Love the location! Condo was good. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah p.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice summer vacation

Nice cozy place to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Irina D., Celina

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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 traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Overall a nice place to stay.

Was pleased with the property. Wish the washer was working.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021