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The Beautiful Sand Shack

Find your perfect spot to unwind with breathtaking ocean views. Make memories of a lifetime in this beautiful Bay getaway.

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TV
Beach
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 141040 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • 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.

The Beautiful Sand Shack

Cute family friendly house right on the beach. You can't get much closer than this. 3 bedroom house with King bed, Queen bed, and 2 sets of twin bunk beds. Big open front room with two sleeper sofas and a sleeper ottoman. Perfect balcony for relaxing and enjoying the Gulf. Long driveway with lots of available parking, you are on the beach though so be careful parking on the sand. A great spot for your family vacation, or your friendly getaway.

Property manager

Elizabeth Kulman

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,040 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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

704035

About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min walk
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 20 min walk
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 8 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beautiful Sand Shack pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Beautiful Sand Shack?

As of Feb 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beautiful Sand Shack on Mar 3, 2025 start from CA $501.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Beautiful Sand Shack?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beautiful Sand Shack?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Beautiful Sand Shack located?

Situated in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort Morgan and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Beautiful Sand Shack Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clifford S.

Great place
We had a great stay, wonderful owners, would highly recommend others to stay at their place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Great family place and pet friendly place!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mike W.

Great get away
Beautiful weather, great place on the beach, awesome nearby restaurants, perfect getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eathan H.

Great stay
Best 4th weekend ever
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House
Lovely being right on the beach. I would ask a few questions about appliances/hot water, ect. working conditions, before booking + house could use some updates. Nice location overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus W., Meridian

Great location
Great location, right on the beach. Property was as advertised. It was clean and had great beach access
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard O.

Great Vacation
Exactly as described, fantastic location right on the beach, great communication with the owner who messaged us to make sure we got in ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ying M.

Awesome little house.
Host was very attentive and nice, answered any questions/requests we had immediately. We enjoyed our stay, our purpose was to chill and relax and it was accomplished.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey F.

Excellent Getaway
We really needed a quiet, relaxing atmosphere and were thrilled with this stay. The screened porch was and quiet Beach were perfect. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanna Y., Wetumpka

Perfect on the beach!
We had a great time! The home is just a few steps from the beach, which was amazing! The home was fully stocked with any dishes or appliances you might need! Plenty of towels and the beds were very comfy! I loved the outdoor porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie R.

Great house and host
The house was very clean and overall we had a great experience! It is right on the beach and about 20 minutes from the shops and restaurants. We basically had an entire section of the beach to ourselves. The host was quick to respond to any questions I had and made sure my check-in went smoothly. Check-in was simple. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

Nice House
The house was right on the beach. The beach wasnt crowded at all. The house could definitely use some updating, but was clean overall. The carpet and couches were slightly stained and there was a very slight hint of pet odor, but for a pet friendly house, it was great. It was stocked with everything you need, down to the beach towels. I would definitely stay there again. The host was very sweet. She offered for us to come earlier than the scheduled check in time and to stay later than check out time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

James W.

Disliked: Check-in
Love the beach.
Great renting. Hard time getting location and code. Water pipes frozen and busted on arrival. House cold 33 degrees. Finally got person to talk to Called plumber. Pipes fixed water about 2:30. On Christmas Day. Manager said will give discount on next visit. Lost first day of vacation due to problem. All else was good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Keith I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Upon arrival property unkempt . Beds unmade, comforters and pillow cases draped over doors and lamps. Dishwasher full of dirty dishes. Drawers for silverware dirty. Screened porch ripped. Door barely hanging from hinges with screens missing. Proprietor came next morning cleaned house. Location on beach is biggest selling point. Found out in process of being knocked down and new structure built. Wish that had been shared before rental.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
You really couldnt have a more perfect location for a secluded, relaxing beachbget away. If youre someone who needs to have all of the convenience stores and tourist shops nearby... this might nit be for you. The house itself is in dire need if maintenance... but i was told its being torn down and replaced with a large duplex... what a shame! Cleanliness was ok but did need a dep clean... moldy shower, a bit dusty... but still livable. The screens on the porch were mostly torn and flapping in the wind.. whuch qas super disappointing as this is a great spot to watch the ocean. I didnt use it because, honesty, between the torn screens and pretty dirty table and furniture... it wasnt comfortable. All that being said.... the proximity to the ocean and communication with the property manager... were so good that i could overlook these other issues. The house, as i said, was livable and with those few details resolved... I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but...would suggest they not rent before major cleaning and safety improvements.
Location is right on the beach in Ft Morgan. Plenty of towels & Ok bedding were pros. I gave it 2 stars because it was very dirty, dilapidated, & unsafe, particularly for young children or elderly guests. Dirty - The floors in the kitchen had crumbs & food on them, blinds & lampshades were thick in dust, TV trays were sticky with food rings, extra appliances in kitchen are on a rolling cabinet on the floor & coated in grime, dirt, & food. The vent hood, fans, baseboards, TV stand were also dusty and sticky. Dilapidated - the state of the "shack" is really bad. The microwave has rust holes in the bottom & door frame. All appliances are extremely old & in need of cleaning or replacement. There were no beach toys or accessories for the beach except 2 or 3 completely rusted chairs that we didn't dare use. The rest of "dilapidated" references more unsafe: the screen on the porch is torn away in many places & completely torn from the door. The decking boards are warped/spongey in some places so you need to step carefully to not trip or stub toes. It's not safe for young kids as there are many slats missing from the railing & dozens of rusty nails sticking out. Closet doors in guest room are just leaning against the hot water heater. Towel rack in main bath has been ripped off wall but one piece is still attached - perfect height to smack your head when you stand up from toilet. I took a dozen photos in disbelief at the state of this place - it should be not be rented as is
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim B.

Location! Location! Location!
You cannot get a stay closer to the ocean than this! It is an older property so just don't expect much! Beds were comfortable! Furniture was mis matched. Just don’t expect much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Listing accuracy
Needs work
Dirty carpet, vacuum cleaner would not suction for us to use either. Washer was so loud you could not be inside and use it. The “master bath” is the size of an RV bathroom. The air conditioner does not cool bedrooms. Screened in porch has ripped screens. Living room has large hump in the middle of the room. Utensils are in poor shape. Window in kitchen does not close and seal. How are you OK? Kitchen has part of wall separating from window. Inside of cabinets are old. Floor around door frames has gaps that don’t meet the wall not safe for small kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roel V.

Owner is the best!
I have never ever experienced a more accommodating, friendly, amazing rental owner than this young lady! She was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

Great
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Easy Access to beach and Pet Friendly
Nice property, nothing fancy, open living area, easy walk right out from house to the beach. Pictures available on line. We rented the house because the access to the beach and it was pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Family Time
The property is a great location. It’s a cute little bungalow but was big enough for 6 adults and a few children. The location is prime and directly on the beach. The view was amazing. We had an excellent time. I do agree with other posts that things could be updated, however…when at the beach we only need a spot to lay our heads at night and this was perfect for us. The owner is also very friendly and the communication with her was very quick and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Private, cozy cabin steps away from the waves
My sister and I stayed with our adult daughter. The unit was clean and well equipped. Manager is easy to reach and responded promptly to text messages. The screened porch was our favorite spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ellen K., Tennessee

Beautiful Beach Location
We had a wonderful visit. The house is older and needs some TLC but I've heard the owners are planning some major changes in the off-season. It was very clean and well stocked. The kitchen is small if you are looking to cook your own meals. But nothing compares to the location! Quiet neighborhood and located right on the water. We loved how close we were to the ocean. Thank you for a fun week!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Great location
House was about 10 steps from the beach, which was very private. Beach was fine white sand and water was very clear with dolphins spotted. House could use some updating but served it’s purpose for us. It was about 20 miles from Gulf Shores but there was a very good seafood restaurant (Tacky Jacks) and a Dollar General near by.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022