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Charmingly decorated beachside condo

Condo with kitchen, steps from Gulf Shores Beach

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Nestled in a tropical courtyard, Sandpiper 3A is the perfect retreat for family reunions and large groups. Its unique V-shaped building design creates a friendly atmosphere, complete with a shared walkway and grilling areas. Enjoy the swimming pool or simply soak up the sun.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charmingly decorated beachside condo

***Floor and deck repair taking place Dec 1 -21.  Guests are welcome, but walking access will be limited***

Sandpiper is a low density three story complex. Its unique V shape building and shared common area walkway in front of each condo lends to a friendly get to know your neighbor atmosphere. Family reunions, large groups of people traveling together and individual families choose this property often. The tropical courtyard, seasonally-heated swimming pool(mid-March through October, as needed) and grilling areas give Sandpiper an ambiance all its own. It is a highly requested property and has the most repeat guests.
Sandpiper 3A

Additional Information:
* 1st Floor
* Walk-In Shower
* Beach Service - Ike's Beach Rentals
* No Smoking Allowed
* No Pets Allowed
* Monthly Reservation Accepted Jan-Mar 1st (Contact Staff Directly For Pricing)
* Parking For A Maximum Of Two Vehicles
*** Each Reservation Includes 1 Vehicle Registration $12 Plus Tax. The Additional Vehicle Pass is $12 Plus Tax

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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

Property is also known as

1169-14554
Tastefully Decorated Beachside Condo bender Vacation Rentals
Tastefully Decorated Beachside Condo bender Vacation Rentals
Tastefully Decorated Beachside Condo~bender Vacation Rentals

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Wade Ward Nature Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fort Morgan - 31 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charmingly decorated beachside condo have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charmingly decorated beachside condo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charmingly decorated beachside condo?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charmingly decorated beachside condo?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charmingly decorated beachside condo located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gulf Shores Beach, Wade Ward Nature Park, and Shrimpy's Mini Golf. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Charmingly decorated beachside condo Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Debbie W.

Sandpiper

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall very good, great location and set up. Much better than a high rise.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Perfect

Beautifully updated, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
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10/10 Excellent

jason m.

Sandpiper

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience. Ladies in the office were very nice. Condo was ready on time and clean. No problems or issues. Security Guard on site was friendly. Will book this unit again next summer.
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6/10 Okay

Catherine G.

Good location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was lovely being so close to the beach and with parking so easily accessible. It wasn’t as clean as I would hope and the sheets need to be updated, they’re old and scratchy. It was nice and quiet though which I really appreciate.
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6/10 Okay

becky h.

Challenging times

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: While I understand the challenges of the current time, our condo was not well-cleaned or maintained. We were disappointed with lack of cleanliness and condition of furniture, especially the master bedroom mattress. Not typical of our past stays.
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8/10 Good

Cathy B.

Needs updated living room furniture and mattress.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was very nice and clean but the master bedroom mattress was in horrible condition and in need to be replaced. Also, the living room couch and chair both are in poor condition too. When sitting on the couch you can feel the bars from the sofa bed. Very uncomfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley S., Kansas City Metro Area

Cozy, Well-maintained Condo on the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The ladies in customer service were friendly, and knowledgeable. The app was extremely helpful. Also, the keypad on the door was so much better than having to keep track of a key. The whole property was very well maintained and we loved the location. The actual unit could have used some updating, especially the kitchen, bathrooms and living room furniture. The main bathroom toilet seat was in bad shape, could definitely use a replacement. That being said, we really liked the layout (fit 5 comfortably) and overall it was great.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandpiper

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Weather was beautiful and location was perfect!
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6/10 Okay

Catherine G.

Good location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was lovely being so close to the beach and with parking so easily accessible. It wasn’t as clean as I would hope and the sheets need to be updated, they’re old and scratchy. It was nice and quiet though which I really appreciate.
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10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Staying @ Sandpiper is becoming a tradition. Great for kids and adults.
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8/10 Good

A guest from Calhoun, KY

Enjoyed our stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Condo was nice although needed some updating. Rug in living room needs replacing. Ceiling fans needed cleaning and floor boards. Plug in bathroom did not work and shower curtain fell due to shower rod. But called and maintenance was sent promptly within 2 hours. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend. Pool very nice and beach very close. Proximity is close to restaurants within driving distance.
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10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Review of Bender and 3A condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great time, weather Bender support, and beach beautiful!
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10/10 Excellent

Ted K.

Sandpiper 3A

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great stay in a very nice complex.
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10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

Loved It!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love the location of the Sandpiper. Right out on to the beach and within a mile of most shopping and restaurants in Gulf Shores.
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8/10 Good

Sandpiper stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were satisfied with our stay. The condo complex and the unit we stayed in were well kept, with the exception of a couple minor needed repairs in our unit. I chose not to contact the realtor.. Upon checkout Bender was very thorough in getting info concerning any needed repairs. The only negative with this unit was poor lighting in the living area. I would recommend this unit. Having past experience with Bender, I recommend them when looking for a rental.
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8/10 Good

Beachtime

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a nice stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Lovin' Gulf Shores

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was better than expected--loved the condo, loved the beach, and fell in love with Gulf Shores. Will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

After Labor Day Blast

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love the Sandpiper. Quite, restful and lots of fun.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Carol & Gordon Foran Gulf Shore Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Condo and decoration Cons, Carpet could have been cleaner and most A/C plugs need to be replaced. everything else location landscaping was perfect and well groomed. Staff was cleaning up the grounds as late as 1:30 in the morning, very quiet and i thought it was a guest. all was very polite. We had a great stay. One more thing your WiFi does not work, down load speed was .85kps Should be completely replaced.
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10/10 Excellent

Chuck F.

Good Vacation at family friendly facility

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed at 3-A. Have stayed at Sand Piper before. Everything was as expected (except A/C went out but was repaired in 2 hours). Only suggestion is they need to have a listing of stations on TV.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Great stayat the Sandpiper

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love the Sandpiper, it's the only place we stay at Gulf Shores.
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8/10 Good

Wonderful family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great week with our kids and love the set up of the condo; the furniture and decor are very nice. We were surprised that we had to do some cleaning upon arrival (fridge was very dirty, needed to vacuum the carpet and wipe kitchen table). We have four kids so we don't feel that our expectations were unrealistic. We enjoyed the beach, pool, and the yummy smells from the grill. This was our third trip and we hope to be back. The Bender Realty staff are so helpful and nice.
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10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Wondeful Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I had a wonderful vacation staying at the Sandpiper. Everything was clean and everyone is friendly there. I will definitely come back.
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

GREAT PLACE TO STAY!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was our family first visit to Gulf Shores and it was an awesome vacation!! The condo we stayed in was clean, up to-date and the people were very friendly! On our next visit we will be staying with Bender Realty!!! I think our only complaint (which had nothing to do with Bender or their staff) was the kids that were staying the unit above us that were jumping til 2-3 in the morning, when quite time was at 10, but like i said that had nothing to do with Bender just some kids on vacation!!
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10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Vacaton review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was my 30th year at the Sandpiper. Consider it the best layout.