Gulf Shores Beach is within a 5-minute walk of this vacation home while other popular sites like Gulf State Park are within a few miles (5 km). The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
Property manager
Rick Goldsworthy
Languages
English
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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
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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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 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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
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.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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>40% off Remaining Summer 2019 Gaps! Great 3br. Dock. Pier. Pool
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Gulf Shores, a short 5-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and also 13 minutes on foot from West Beach. You'll also find Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value! a good place to stay for couples?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.
Are there hot tubs at OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value!?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Can I book a room with a balcony at OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value!?
Yes, every accommodation at OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value! comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.
OGP3A. Great 3BR. Sleeps 10. Community Dock. Beach. Pool. Tremendous value! Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
10 - Excellent
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Allison-kathleen L.
Sep 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Allison-kathleen L.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie M.
Nov 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Debbie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tommy S.
Jul 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, nice quiet area with a covered dock, had fun fishing and crabbing!
Tommy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alan A., Tennessee
Jul 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Alan A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie T.
Apr 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stephanie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Annette R.
Oct 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Annette R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Wendy D.
Oct 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun fall break
This is the sixth house we have rented in this street! Love this area. Will be back
Wendy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
jake m.
Aug 6, 2021
Great space @ a great price!
The house was perfect for our family & extended family (4 adults & 3 children) and could have easily “handled” more!
We were just a short walk from the ocean, and a great dock set-up for fishing on the lagoon.
The beds were all super comfy and linens were clean.
Since our trip I’ve communicated with the owner of the property who has been awesome and extremely friendly. I’m not sure when we’ll be back to Gulf Shores - but will not hesitate to stay here again or one of his other properties in the area!
jake m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Leah L., Hilliard, OH
Jul 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location for Fishing & Beach
Our family enjoyed our stay. We love the location being very close to a small dock for fishing, crabbing and swimming and walking distance to the beach. Some of the bedrooms were different from what was pictured. We had a little hiccup during check in with the lockbox having dead batteries but the property manager was able to provide assistance to us promptly. We appreciate the quick response to get us into the house especially after driving for 14 hours. Minor things with cleaning on pullout couch but nothing major. Great house would stay again!
Leah L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Chris W.
Jun 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great annual couples beach trip
We spend a week with our friends, about five couples, every year in Gulf Shores. This property fit our needs well. The place was spotless, beds were comfortable, and it was easy walking distance to the beach. We were a little disappointed because we thought the building backed up to the pier and pool. It did not; both are across the cul-de-sac beside a different building. Both were taken over by large families, so we couldn’t use them despite wanting to. Ended up just spending more time on the beach, which was fine. It was a little difficult to grill out since the area behind the house was so small, but doable. Only other items worth mentioning: the toilet in the master suite stopped working properly (broken handle/mechanism) and we noticed a very large/bad leak in the ceiling of the car port; most likely coming from an appliance in the kitchen. Neither impacted our stay too badly, but will definitely require fixing!
Chris W.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Marlene J.
Jun 20, 2021
Short vacation
Enjoyed our stay. Good spot close to beach and pretty much everything. Accurate to what listing said it would be.
Marlene J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ty A.
Jun 16, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home for a Family Vacation
We all had plenty of room. We enjoyed the covered pier for fishing and pool were both just across the drive. Beach is close enough to walk to as well. We had a great time and I would recommend this property to anyone.
Ty A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
6/10 Okay
Erin Z.
May 29, 2021
Not great
The beach house was layed out well, but it left much to be desired.
Luckily only 7 of our 8 guests arrived, as both couches were completely unfit for sleeping, much less sitting on. They were tired and worn out, the cushions were torn. The couch mattresses were nothing but covered coils with no padding and the mattress covers were stained and rusty. I could honestly have found better at The Good Will.
The bedrooms were spacious with nice looking furniture, lots of storage, but the first floor master bedroom boxsprings were very noisy when you moved making it hard to get any sleep. The twin bed box springs upstairs were the same but the master bed upstairs was very comfortable. There is no way this place sleeps 10 in it's present condition. We had to get a blow up mattress for one of our guests to sleep on all week.
The master bath upstairs did not have a shower diverter which was inconvenient, but thankfully there was a second bathroom on that floor with a shower that we could use.
The toilet downstairs never stopped running even after shaking the handle. It could use some repair.
There were filthy oven mitts under the kitchen sink, a left over spilled drink down the side of a pleather chair and a dirty oven when we arrived. Cleanliness was ok otherwise.
It would also have been nice to know that there would be construction going on at both neighboring beach houses all week.
Hopefully they will be updating their beach house in the near future as it seems the others in the area are all getting upgrades and this one is definitely showing wear and needs a decorator.
Erin Z.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tony L.
May 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described
My family enjoyed this property. It’s literally across from the beach. A fishing dock and pool is located in the small area as well. The kids and family enjoyed the location and convenience of everything being so close together.
Tony L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Hillary J.
Apr 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot
We really enjoyed this home. It's minutes from the beach, sits right on the bay, and it's far enough down the strip to be in a quiet area while also being within 5 minutes of all shopping. Communication with the owners before and after our stay was amazing and added the cherry on top of an excellent stay.
Hillary J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
Tabitha C.
Aug 12, 2020
Family Vacation.
We enjoyed it! Location was perfect! Reasonable walking distance to the beach! Communication with the owner was fabulous from start to finish! The pull out sofa upstairs and Master bed were very uncomfortable, we ended up not using the sofa bed at all. The house wasn’t cleaned very well. Floors, chairs were sticky. Bathroom downstairs had trash in it and shower and sink had hair and dirt in them. Otherwise it was absolutely amazing!
Tabitha C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Debbie E.
Jul 3, 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway but a little disappointed
The house is in a great location with the lagoon and dock on one side and the beach just a couple of minutes away on the other. The beach was beautiful and not overly crowded. However, the house was not clean for our arrival. Some of the kitchen cabinets were sticky on the outside, dirty on the inside. Bathroom floor had hair on it. So, that was really disappointing especially considering what we paid to stay here.
Debbie E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
6/10 Okay
Jennifer T.
Jun 18, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location
We loved the location of this rental property. Tucked away between the beach and waterway with the fishing pier and pool just a short walk from the home and the beach just a few hundred yards from the door. Close to restaurants and shopping, but far enough away to not be congested. The Fishing pier was awesome. My kids spent more time out there than anywhere else. The house itself needed a little love and repair, we had a few issues with minor things not working when we arrived, but the management company was responsive. The entire home could use an upgrade, but for the price it was great spot for our vacation.
Jennifer T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
6/10 Okay
Jessica P.
Jun 16, 2020
Gulf Shores Vacation
Great location - we loved the small neighborhood and the community pool and covered fishing pier. The owners were very responsive and easy to work with.
Jessica P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
10/10 Excellent
James W., Fairdale
Jul 27, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation house
The place was nice we would stay there again
James W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Misty G., Fate, Texas
Jul 17, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, Nice, and Great Price
Loved where home was located as well as the price. Very nice and clean. Enjoyed drinking coffee from the balconies.
Misty G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Don T.
Jul 4, 2019
Yearly Beach Retreat
We had a party of 8 and the size and sleeping arrangements were adequate. Mattresses could use some updating, master very hard and sleeper sofa very poor.
Be prepared for kitchen shortcomings no oven mitts and unit only provided one dish rag and towel.
outdoor furniture almost unusable.
Unit could use a deep cleaning, base boards, windows, sliding glass door, and pull out trash compartment needed cleaning.
Neighborhood great and close to the beach.
Overall and excellent week.