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

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A heated pool
Exterior
TV, DVD player
On the beach
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 21216 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ā€Ŗ4 min walkā€¬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ā€Ŗ13 min walkā€¬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ā€Ŗ7 min driveā€¬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ā€Ŗ12 min driveā€¬

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

Andrew's Sandbox
1945 West Beach Blvd

2024-12-22. A surprise gift for the holidays! Up to 20% off summer stays booked during the holidays! Prices will already reflect the discounts (on VRBO, click to the book now/booking details page, and it will show a discount line item). Instant book the perfect summer vacay over the holidays, for less!). Spring dates too!

This holiday gift ends NO later than Jan 4, or the first 3 bookings, whichever comes first!

Renovations! Hey new paint throughout and outside too! Completely new vibe!

New flooring. Lots of nips and tucks too! Looking great for next summer. Check out the new virtual tour!

You'll love Andrew's Sandbox!

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!

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 that they can't get enough of the pool at this holiday home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from West Beach. A water park is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the pool
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 8 minutes from Gulf State Park
šŸ„° Holiday Summer Sale! Andrew's Sandbox: 6BR Beachfront with Heatable Pool! Sleeps 21! offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy

Languages

English

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
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • 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 and check-out are 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

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 that 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.

Property is also known as

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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

deborah b.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Treccia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our time in the Sandbox
Andrewā€™s Sandbox
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Break
Our family enjoyed our stay. The beach location +pool is a must for small children. It was a very good spring break.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We stay in Gulf shores every summer and this house was one of our favorites. We really loved the pool. The owners were great about keeping in touch to make sure everything was great. We enjoyed it so much that weā€™re going back in 2024.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2023
House was perfect, bedrooms nice, layout easy, view spectacular! Wish weather was warmer. We did need to buy essentials as there were no trash bags, no dishwasher detergent, nor spare toilet paper. But every other aspect of the property a 10 outta 10 for sure!!! I'd return gladly!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
Fabulous
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
Great home for my husband, myself, adult kids and spouses plus grandkids. Great beach access even though no boardwalk.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

edfss206

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house
This is a great house my family had an outstanding time there. The house is directly on the beach and the pool is great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day holiday
House was perfect for our family of 11 people ages 10-73
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Very nice. Outside areas were very accomodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Andrewā€™s Sandbox was more than enough room for 15 of us! It was very clean and welcoming. The view was incredible. We loved the giant windows facing the beach! We could watch the people and, more importantly, the dolphins swimming up and down the shoreline. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the pool
Pool under first floor was great. Nice house. Beach a little crowded with so many coming in from across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Beach Life
Andrews Sandbox was everything our family needed. We were impressed by the beauty and peacefulness of the location, while surprised that the traffic was low key. We greatly enjoyed our stay and will be back. Money well spent for a well deserved getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We loved Andrew's sandbox. The heated pool was awesome for April weather. The beach was white sand and lots of pretty shells
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Trip
Our high school softball team from Michigan traveled to Gulf Shores for a spring break trip. This property was excellent and easily accommodated our group of 16. The location on the beach was great and our kids really enjoyed the pool. This is a great property and ideal location if you are travelling with a large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Andrew's.sandbox
Great house. Great location. We really appreciate the host for allowing us to enjoy the beach. All as good as stated. Five stars
Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for large family
Our family of 17 ( 8 adults, 9 kids ages 1-14) loved the layout of this house. There were enough rooms for all the heads of the families to have a room and the kids love the bunkbed rooms. Plenty of bathrooms, a large eating area, beach access, and the pool gave everyone a place to hangout, relax, and enjoy our first extended family spring break.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the heated pool
It was our family staying on the beach between Christmas and new years. We are grandma and grandpa and our three children and their spouses and our grand children were with us. Andrew's Sandbox had the most beautiful view of the gulf. We enjoyed just looking out the 2 extra large windows. The Kids and grandkids loved swimming in the heated pool. We enjoyed having the beach a few steps away. We took advantage of all of us being together and had professional pictures. Thank you for letting us enjoy your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Access to the beach, Gulf Shores restaurants & activities. Felt secure. Clean but needs a little TLC. Separate bathrooms appreciated. Adequate seating indoors & out. Well equipped kitchen inc 2 refrigerators -- both needed ! Pool heat needed. Each bedroom is a good size. Responsive, informative owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful large beach front home!
Andrew's Sandbox is a beautiful beachfront home in an excellent location! Our large family found this home spacious and comfortable! Beach access was very easy as it's right out your door. My older parents could easily walk out to join their grandchildren on the beach. After swimming in the Gulf, collecting seashells, and enjoying seeing dolphins, we would all swim in the heated pool. The kids and adults enjoyed the pool with plenty of chairs on the patio for others to hangout. The two refrigerators in the kitchen provided plenty of room for food and drinks! We had a wonderful time here and will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Shores family trip
We have visited Gulf Shores many times but this was the first time we were able to bring both my girlfriend's children and grandchild together with my children and grandchildren. The house worked wonderfully for us. Out the bank door onto the beach, the under house pool fir the grandkids, and close yo many restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Carrie S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location great but....
When arriving we noticed lots of flies and were told it was due to hurricane. However they were biting so made the pool not useable for more then short intervals at first. When unloading our bags in the house on the first day several cockroaches ran out from kitchen cabinets. Dead roaches found under cabinets in bathrooms. So the first night we ended up at Walmart buying totes to store our snacks and things in. Bug spray to spray the flies but too many. Roach traps. We also bought a bug lamp so that we could enjoy the deck overlooking the beach. Property management answered call promptly, however because it was a weekend I was told someone would be contacted on Monday about spraying. Cleaning crew basically said the sticky stuff was previous damage already done but would come look at what I was talking about. I just told them forget it. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with great views!
The house was amazing! Perfectly located right on the beach. Our family enjoyed the views of the beach and loved the pool too! Couldnā€™t have asked for a better place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022