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Rates Dropped ~6BR ~Gulf Front ~Sleeps 14 ~Pet Friendly ~Sandy Castle Beach ~Prickett Properties

Escape to a tranquil retreat with stunning views of the ocean. Experience life's simple pleasures like grilling out or lounging on your private balcony.

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18242 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Rates Dropped ~6BR ~Gulf Front ~Sleeps 14 ~Pet Friendly ~Sandy Castle Beach ~Prickett Properties

Sandy Castle is a gulf front 6 bedroom 4.5 bath Beach house that sleeps up to 14.

Located along the sugar white sands of West Beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama, this multi-level 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath, beach front vacation home provides families with plenty of space and upgraded amenities. The welcoming living area provides guests with ample seating, a well-stocked entertainment system, large Gulf front windows and elegant styling throughout the home. The fully stocked kitchen features an electric range, full-sized split front refrigerator, and a dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is the cozy dining area surrounded with large windows and additional seating along the bar-style island. There is a full size laundry facility, covered parking, and immediate beach access to help make Sandy Castle a vacation destination that is sure to please the entire family!

***Bedding:
Master Bedroom - King (Private Bathroom) - Ground Floor
Bedroom 2 - King (Private Bathroom) - 2nd Floor
Bedroom 3 - Full - 2nd Floor
Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin over Twin Bunks - 2nd Floor
Bedroom 5 - King - 2nd Floor
Bedroom 6 - King - 2nd Floor
Total Sleeping Capacity of 14

Amenities:
*Gulf Front
*Large Balconies
*WiFi
*Cable
*Linens/Towels Provided
*Fully Stocked Kitchen
*Washer and Dryer
*Charcoal Grill
*Covered Parking
*Onsite Arrival
* Pet Friendly with additional fee

* All guests will have to sign a reservation agreement upon making a reservation with us to complete the booking and receive check-in instructions.

Restrictions:
*** No Smoking ***
*** Must be at least 25 years old to rent this property. We can sometimes do less than 25 but there will be a refundable damage deposit and it has to be approved in writing ***
*** Any special events such as weddings, etc. must be approved in writing and will be subject to an event fee ***

Property manager

Owner/Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2600 sq ft (242 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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
Property Registration Number 20-8300025

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

1252

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 18 min walk
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min drive
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 9 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rates Dropped ~6BR ~Gulf Front ~Sleeps 14 ~Pet Friendly ~Sandy Castle Beach ~Prickett Properties pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rates Dropped ~6BR ~Gulf Front ~Sleeps 14 ~Pet Friendly ~Sandy Castle Beach ~Prickett Properties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Rates Dropped ~6BR ~Gulf Front ~Sleeps 14 ~Pet Friendly ~Sandy Castle Beach ~Prickett Properties located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from West Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Rates Dropped ~6BR ~Gulf Front ~Sleeps 14 ~Pet Friendly ~Sandy Castle Beach ~Prickett Properties Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weekend
5 couples enjoyed the house for the weekend. Quiet and peaceful trip. House was note than big enough to accommodate our group!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelea d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Trip 2024
The place was amazing. East to find, right on the beach and the property management was fantastic to communicate with. We will definitely rebook!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

MINDY A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfull location
Lots of room & great location. Needs some upgrades in furnshings & supplies, but overall it was a great space for our family's New Year gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy Castle
Nic property, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Hurston R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Getaway
Very spacious layout and ideal for our group of 11. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beachfront home - great for a family!
Our family of 16 really enjoyed our stay. We contacted the property management company twice to make requests and they were very friendly and responsive. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Richard K.

Enjoyed the property
We really enjoyed the property. Right on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Retreat
This is our second summer to stay at Sandy Castle … and we hope to return next summer. The property is beautiful and the location is perfect. The house is clean and well appointed. We have just spent a great week here!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay 2023
This was a great home and we never felt like we were stepping over each other. The house was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick weekend getaway
Took a quick 2 night weekend getaway with a few family members. We loved that it was beachfront, & loved the fact that it was pet friendly. We had a blast & the house was very spacious. We would love to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aundrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Clean & beautiful! Great for our family with plenty of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happiness is Sandy Beach
This beautiful property had everything we were looking for in a beach house. Beautifully appointed, clean, well equipped and right on the beach. Fabulous views of beautiful sand and water!! Just perfect for my family’s vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

STACY Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
This house is family friendly. There is plenty of space for everyone. Enjoyed the open floor plan on first floor. Just a short walk to the beach. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome beach house
We loved staying at Sandy Castle. It was perfect for our extended family of 12. Having the house on the beach was awesome. We loved the openness of the living area. There was plenty of seating for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

John M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Sandy Castle
The property needs some love. It needs updating and is very worn out and run down. The sliding windows are fogged up, paint is chipping, the shower in the master bathroom is a cheap prefab one, the cabinetry in the kitchen is cheap and gross, the toilet seat in the master won’t stay up, the upper rack of the dishwasher is broken, there is mold and mildew around the house, dining room chairs are broken and uncomfortable, reception on TV’s upstairs was not good, the outside shower did not work. For the amount of money we spent, over 13K, it was a very disappointing rental property. Would never go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation 2022
Property was even better than expected. We come every year and stay in different beach houses. This is by far one of our favorites. House was roomy and clean. Some family members want to book it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leeann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 +⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟
Best house rental ever. No complaints. Would return. Very clean and every amenity.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Mary B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Good home, but poor cleanliness, and appliance maintenance.
The beach home was certainly a great space for a larger family stay and the private Gulf front beach was beautiful. Unfortunately, our short stay was tainted by the uncleaned beds, broken washing machine, detached dryer vent, fire hazard dishwasher, broken lightbulbs, and broken TV remotes. Upon arrival, several beds had not been washed and contained previous guests' hair and bodily fluids. Additionally, the dishwasher had an internal fire that would burn plastic components when running, smoking the house with toxic fumes. We were unable to use the washer and dryer for most of our stay, because the washing machine latch was broken, and the dryer vent was not adequately attached, causing all of the hot/humid hair to pump into the house. I will say that maintenance was fairly prompt, but all of these poor conditions should have been identified prior to our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with great location
This property is a really nice, large house. It is in a great location right on the beach. The beach is also a little more private since it is only houses in that area which was also nice. It was only about 4 miles from Hangout and all of the restaurants and attractions that surround it. Our only complaint was that the downstairs air conditioner did not work the majority of the week, but if you left a window cracked it felt fine. Overall a great stay. Would stay in the house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Great week on what seemed like our own private beach, house was perfect for our group of 10!
This house was a great choice for our 2 family get away, just west of the last high rise allowed us to avoid the large crowds on the beach, closest people to us were 100 yards either way. And a few steps from our back deck. All our favorite restaurants were just a 10 minute ride into town with a great little store just down the road. The house, better than we could have asked for, plenty of room, well stocked and large kitchen, great for the morning breakfast we enjoyed every morning. As well as access to the large back decks accessible from each level of the house. Just a very enjoyable week on the beech!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Chris W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty but Great Location
Overall, the house was spacious and accommodated 14 people nicely. However, the place badly needs updating. The kitchen was filthy and the floor in an upstair bedroom was starting to rot because of rain water seeping through the sliding glass doors. Yes that happened during a bad storm. There were broken locks on sliding doors and broken faucets on the outside shower. Location is perfect. Just need to put some money into the house to update it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Debbie N.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Sandy Castle
Where do I begin! For what we paid to stay 1 week the house had some issues. The upstairs bedroom floor was falling in at the patio door,the handle broke off another patio door in another upper level bedroom, only 1 TV worked and it was in living room,no outside light worked on balconies,upper bedroom light and fan wouldn't cut off,and had to buy some cookware because the biggest frying pan was only 12in.,and last but not least the air stopped working and maintenance didn't show until I called twice!..,and ants was all over the balcony and they will sting you,so the house needs attention before someone else has the same issues and has to pay hard earned money to stay there!we checked out a day early because of these issues!this was our 2nd stay at the sandy castle but I'll look elsewhere for next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, needs upkeep.
Beautiful, well laid out house, great location, but needs better attention to detail. The sliding glass doors downstairs were opaque with wear, somewhat corroded, missing handles, and broken locks. The downstairs lights flickered whenever kitchen appliances were used. The kitchen was well appointed, but all the food prep knives were dull as butter knives. The dining room chairs are past their useful life and falling apart. Shower valve in upstairs bathroom was loose and almost falling off. All TVs except the main one downstairs had constant tiling or pixillating problems and were sometimes unwatchable. We would stay there again but hope management pays more attention to details.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Dee P.

Needs attention but nice private location
Nice weather, good private location - about 4 miles or so out of town, beautiful beach. House needs some attention: deck nails are sticking out, found a bug in the bathroom and a few coming out of the kitchen sink disposal, couches need swept - felt very grainy, grill is out of commision - we bought one so we could hang out at home and cook out (we left it so the next people had one that actually worked), no swing (on one website, it showed one and on the other it didn't), wish they had a table outside with chairs and some more comfortable chairs (rockers) out there as well. Ceiling had water leak in dining room area, paint is dated, blinds tore up, etc. No radio, but we used the music on the TV. Not all of the same channels work in the bedrooms like in the main living room. Such a shame it has gotten to this point.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Amanda Z.

Liked: Communication, location
Great beach location but house needs attention
When we read the reviews we were hoping the owner would have taken notice and fixed some of the things people stated months back that were going wrong with the house but that wasn’t the case. We also found a better house for less money that slept more people and thought we had time to cancel this one, only to find out Vrbo misleads with their “refund” calculator. The manager of this house was extremely helpful and responds quickly tho. She also stated Vrbo needs to word their cancellation policy better. Pros: *The beach is amazing and beautiful! it’s close to the house which is helpful with little ones. Cons: *Front door lock just spins *Kitchen island chair broke, as in screws fell out onto floor *Kitchen dining chairs are so uncomfortable and hideous and falling apart. Dining table needs a good refinishing. *Bottom kitchen cabinet door right of stove is broken *Upstairs bathroom door doesn’t lock, had to block it from the inside *Several mattress’s upstairs need to be replaced, they are in shape of a V *Bunk bed room shade broken, doesn’t open *Main back deck top step is loose *Main back deck is missing rails- dangerous for children. We laid a lounge chair down to block opening. *Can’t see out main patio door which is a shame bc the views from the side windows are beautiful. *Major lack of towels per person. *Steak knives are extremely old and dull *Pans are old *Nailheads sticking up in floor of car port *Car port floor also had moss or grease or something extremely slippery that unfortunately two of the children didn’t see and ended up flat on their backs on the hard floor. Had to cover that area with lounge chairs also The shape of this house is really a shame,-it has just been let go and we hope it gets the attention and the maintenance it deserves soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023