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The Sandy Fox–Family-Friendly Gulf Escape

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A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, and a built-in TV.
A view from a balcony overlooking a beach with a wooden walkway leading to the water, a small gazebo, and distant shoreline buildings.
A two-story house with a balcony, a swimming pool, and wooden lounge chairs.
A kitchen with granite countertops, double sinks, wooden cabinets, and a view to the living area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a built-in microwave, and a stove.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

7 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 203300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 5 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This vacation home is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from The Wharf and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Tropic Falls at OWA.
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What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 21 min drive - 17.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Sandy Fox–Family-Friendly Gulf Escape

The Sandy Fox | 7BR, Private Pool & Lagoon Views Bring your favorite people—and leave room for a little downtime. The Sandy Fox is a spacious, 3,300-square-foot waterfront retreat in Gulf Shores with seven bedrooms and room for up to 20 guests. Spend your mornings overlooking Little Lagoon, your afternoons at the beach or private pool, and your evenings gathered on the covered patio around the 85-inch outdoor TV. With the beach approximately a five-minute walk away, you can enjoy both sides of coastal life: sandy Gulf beaches and the quieter waters of Little Lagoon. THE SPACE Designed for extended families and groups vacationing together, The Sandy Fox offers comfortable gathering spaces, a spacious kitchen, and bedrooms spread across two floors. Upstairs: • Two king suites, each with a private bathroom • One bedroom with two queen beds and a private bathroom • One bedroom with two queen beds that shares a bathroom with the bunk room • A separate bunk room Downstairs: • Two queen bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom OUTDOOR LIVING The outdoor spaces give everyone a place to unwind. Cool off in your private pool, stretch out on a lounge chair, or head to the shared pier on Little Lagoon for fishing and waterfront relaxation. The covered patio offers comfortable lounge seating, a picnic table, a grill, and an 85-inch TV for game days and relaxed evenings. Kayaks, cornhole, and a beach cart add to the fun. HIGHLIGHTS • Seven bedrooms; sleeps up to 20 • Approximately 3,300 square feet • Private swimming pool • Direct Little Lagoon access • Shared lagoon pier • Approximately five-minute walk to the beach • Balconies with coastal views • Covered outdoor lounge with 85-inch TV • Kayaks and cornhole • Washer and dryer • Wi-Fi • Parking for up to eight vehicles Spend the day together, find a quiet spot when you need one, and settle into the easy pace of Gulf Shores. The Sandy Fox has room for the whole crew—and the memories you’ll bring home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is also known as

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Just Remodeled Lagoon Front 6br/6.5 ba 3500 sf Sleeps 26
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The Sandy Fox–Family-Friendly Gulf Escape Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Our family had a wonderful vacation in Gulf shores, Alabama ! Our family enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best week ever!

Me and my friends really enjoyed staying here for spring break. Location was perfect and communication with the house owner was awesome. Would 100% stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

family vacation

Had a few issues when we arrived but all were addressed promptly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break Trip with friends

The house was perfect for our group! He was very upfront about rules and quick to get back to us if we had questions or concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Not the Best

This house was okay but I didn't enjoy my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Rocky Start

MANY issues for first three days of our week long stay. Owner was receptive to getting issues resolved but we shouldn’t have had to be put in a position of not having access to what we paid for for even one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

This place could be fantastic

Aug 2021 Rental I will start with the Pros which is the location and proximity to the beach, lagoon and all the local hot spots such as the Hangout. The pool was well maintained and clean! Unfortunately the Cons outweigh the Pros. The Cons include the dangerous and numerous steps leading from the house at each duplex down to the pool area. The owner needs to put some money into redoing the deck areas and the stairs. The deck area was not level and did not feel sturdy and was missing railings. The steps were numerous, felt unsturdy cause they were not level, the wood was worn and needs replacing. Both the deck areas in the front and the back of the house looked like there were plenty of code violations and a potential lawsuit for the Owner if those stairs and decks don't get repaired. The reason why we rented this place was because of the space so we rented both duplexes. The owner claims that the duplexes were just remodeled but we couldn't tell. On the right side of the duplex, the microwave didn't work properly and did not heat up food. On the left side of the duplex, there was a hole in the wall in the stairwell and numerous marks on the walls. On the left side of the duplex the dryer didn't work properly and took all day to dry anything. There were 16 people sharing both duplexes and not enough towels for everyone so we were constantly washing towels and with the dryer not working it took time out of our vacation having to dry the towels all day. These duplexes need new pots and pans because some of the pots were dirty and not properly cleaned., so I don't know where the $350 cleaning fee is going. The place smelled musty when we first arrived. Some of the beds were way too high off the floor and some of us literally had to jump onto the bed at night for bed, so beware if you are elderly or have a physical condition that prevents you from jumping onto the bed. The carpets in both duplexes looked dirty and dingy. The couches looked dingy and the dining table chairs were hard. There was not enough seating on the deck areas in both the front and back of the house and the "lounge chairs" in the pool area were wooden and hard so no one wanted to sit and "lounge" on them. We could not enjoy the bottom area at night because there was no lighting in the area towards the back of the house where the grill and pool were. We tried all the light switches and even tried to put a bulb in an old worn socket but we still didn't hav
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

This home is beautiful. Owner kept a open one of communication even made sure my family had what we needed. Very spacious home with a beautiful view. I highly recommend renting this property
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving 2022

overall my experience renting this property was good , we enjoyed the space , especially the split children had their side and the adults had their side.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

We had a lovely vacation.

The location of this home is wonderful! We took full advantage of the pool and pier, with the weather being awesome. We were able to rent a pontoon for two days to park at the private pier and cruise up/down the lagoon! The home has a ton of space which was perfect for our large family, 11 people can spread out and have their own private space. The double doors that connect the two homes is very cool. Keep in mind the first floor bedrooms do not have their own TV, but that is not a big deal, just an fyi. We loved the fact that we could utilize both kitchens, laundry rooms, first floor bathrooms and family rooms. The guys watched football in one family room while the ladies cooked and chatted in the other. The lagoon views are amazing. The very close and easy walk to the beach is fantastic as well. Also, the walk down the bike path every morning was perfect to tire the pups out and also gave us all some exercise.Not far from eateries and all the wonderful things to enjoy in the Gulf Shores. Because of the pros of the location and size of home and etc., I only deducted one star because the house does need some work and is in need of a deep clean. The beds are very comfy but could use some new bedding and better pots and pans for cooking, if you are cooking as much as we did, as the ones there are not in great condition. Otherwise, the owner, Mr. Bill, struck me as very kind, enthusiastic and super communicative. He was so helpful and knowledgable of the area. He answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns very quickly. Makes all the difference! We had a great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

W. Lagoon Stay! Bachelorette Party

The stay at West Lagoon was great for a large group of 19 girls. What wasn't on the description was how great the area underneath the deck by the pool was for games and hanging out in a shaded or covered area during rain. They two sides of the house are also connected which was fantastic if having a large party. Future guests should know - The house is note equipped with basic needs such as toilet paper, dish soap, paper towels, trash bags, etc. So if you do plan to host a large group for more than a day, do add these items to your shopping list - The pool is not enclosed by a fence or private -- so the next door neighbors do have access and can also see all that goes on underneath the house area, likewise with the dock area - EASY walk to the beach! Access is straight across lagoon, which is not as busy as it looks if you were to google earth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot on the lagoon

This host is a great location with a pier on the lagoon and an easy walk to the beach. The beach area near the house is so much less crowded than the beaches just a little to the east. Owner was very responsive and easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great stay, the location was perfect. Met our needs well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Problems all over.

The owner seemed to understand that there were previously broken appliances all over the house (i.e. broken garbage disposal -> backed-up sink, washing machine, and dishwasher) and acted like he would fix them after our stay. However, another rental was scheduled directly after us and there was NO way they tried to fix these to make the next groups stay better. Also, there were holes/ streaks in the walls/ceilings and missing fire detectors. Finally, this property was advertised with a private pool, but we had to share it with neighbors. These problems were more annoying than anything else as we weren't expecting them, but the stay was good regardless.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we hoped for!

Perfect location, lots of room, pool/pier set up fantastic, quick walk to the beach! This is exactly what we had hoped for during our time away my child's 10u soccer tourney. 6 players, 1 coach and representatives of each player's family all stayed together...wonderful memories were made here that our kids will take with them! Mr Bill was a great host and very quick to respond to any communication. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We enjoyed our stay so much! I greatly appreciate how kind the property manager was. The house was spacious with a beautiful view. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun & Comfortable

Host was great , location was great & the property was amazing .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Celebration

Location and rental lay out were very good. The home needs a deep clean and several items need to be repaired. There were items mentioned in an August review and yet they were not taken care of. The internet had difficulty keeping TV on. All items of concern have been sent to the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Everything went great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

OUTSTANDING PROPERTY

OUTSTANDING PROPERTY
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bachelor party

We had a great time staying here for a bachelor party. Our trip was cut short due to hurricane Ida, but we had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Friendly & Dog Approved

My family and some of our close friends had a great week in this house. There were 14 adults, 2 teens, and 2 infants, so we utilized both sides of the duplex. The kitchens were some of the better stocked out of all the rentals in which we have stayed, and it was nice to have two laundry rooms. With the duplex doors open, we had a large space where everyone could pull up a chair for games or visiting, but we could also shut them off when the babies needed some quiet time. Two items I viewed slightly differently than the listing: beach accessibility was not great (had to walk several blocks and cross a busy road), and the house next door (and their 10 loud children) had access to our pool, which we thought was private for our unit. Otherwise, pretty much as described and the owner was very friendly. The small fence around the pool was nice, because we brought 2 dogs and it helped provide some containment for short times that they were outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was grand

Over all was good internet could have been better needed a book on what to do at checkout
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed everything about this rental it was very relaxing stay. The house was perfect for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021