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Experience the ultimate Gulf Shores getaway at Sun-N-Sands, a 9-bedroom beachfront home with a private pool. Located in the family-friendly West Beach area, this spacious retreat offers pet-friendly accommodations for up to 2 dogs and features three levels of living space with multiple balconies showcasing breathtaking views of the Gulf. With an elevator and ample amenities, Sun-N-Sands is perfect for reunions or multi-family vacations.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

10 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 26557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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

Sun N Sands – Beachfront | Private Pool | Elevator | Pet-Friendly

Sun N Sands – Beachfront Estate | Private Pool | Elevator | Gulf and Lagoon Views

Welcome to Sun N Sands, a luxury beachfront estate on the quiet and highly desired West Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Professionally managed by Harris Vacations, this expansive nine bedroom, nine bathroom home offers more than 6,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed coastal living across three spacious levels. Every bedroom features water views, and three separate living areas provide space for guests to gather or unwind privately. With direct Gulf frontage, a private boardwalk to the sugar white sands, sweeping lagoon views, and a private elevator to every level, Sun N Sands is the ultimate destination for large family vacations, reunions, retreats, and corporate gatherings along the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Outdoor Living
- Direct Gulf front location with a private boardwalk to the beach
- Private outdoor pool with surrounding lounge space
- Expansive balconies with panoramic Gulf and lagoon views
- Charcoal grill and outdoor dining spaces for al fresco meals
- Outdoor shower for rinsing off after beach days
- Covered parking with additional driveway parking
- Pet friendly for up to two dogs with paid fees

Indoor Comforts
A private elevator provides convenient access from the ground level to all three floors, making this home ideal for multi generational families and large groups. The first level features five bedrooms and a comfortable living area with television and balcony access overlooking the water.

The second level serves as the heart of the home, offering an expansive open concept living space designed for gathering. Relax on the oversized sectional sofa, enjoy balcony access with breathtaking Gulf views, or host dinners in the spacious dining area complete with a wet bar, sink and standalone ice maker. The chef inspired kitchen showcases stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, dual dishwashers, generous prep space, and breakfast bar seating. A walk in pantry, full size washer and dryer, and additional sink provide added convenience for extended stays.

The third level offers even more flexibility with two additional bedrooms, a third living space with balcony access, and a kitchenette complete with second refrigerator, sink, and counter space. With three separate living rooms, this Gulf Shores beachfront rental ensures comfort and privacy for every guest.

Sleeping Arrangements
First Floor
- Bedroom 1: King bed, balcony access with Gulf views, television, private ensuite with jetted tub and walk in shower
- Bedroom 2: King bed, balcony access with Gulf views, television, private bath with tub and shower combination
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed, balcony with lagoon views, television, private bath with tub and shower combination
- Bedroom 4: King bed, balcony with lagoon views, television, private bath with tub and shower combination
- Bedroom 5: King bed, balcony with lagoon views, television, shares hallway bathroom with tub and shower combination
- Living/Sleeping Combo: Sofa sleeper, balcony access with Gulf views, television

Second Floor
- Bedroom 6: King bed, balcony access with Gulf views, television, private ensuite with jetted tub and walk in tile shower
- Bedroom 7: Four Twin over Twin bunk beds, balcony with lagoon views, television, shares hallway bathroom with tub and shower combination and walk in tile shower

Third Floor
- Bedroom 8: King bed, balcony with lagoon views, television, private bathroom with tub and shower combination
- Bedroom 9: Queen bed, television, shares hallway bathroom with tub and shower combination

Whether you are soaking in sunrise views over the Gulf of Mexico, enjoying sunset reflections across Little Lagoon, or lounging poolside in the coastal breeze, Sun N Sands delivers an unforgettable Gulf Shores vacation experience. From corporate retreats to unforgettable family reunions, Harris Vacations is proud to host your next stay on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Rental Age Policy
We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.

RISK
Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guests agree to exercise extreme caution at all times; for more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby

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)

General

  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

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About the area

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach featuring a beach and a coastal town
    West Beach
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach
    Gulf Shores Beach
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Girls relax on red bean bag chairs at beach music festival, enjoying drinks, toasting. Sunlit summer event with stage in background, youthful energy, leisure atmosphere. Women smiling, casual fashion.
    Hangout Music Fest
    8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Fort Morgan which includes heritage elements and military items
    Fort Morgan
    36 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hangout
    8 min drive
  • The Catch
    7 min drive
  • The Happy Pappy Coffee House
    10 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner
    8 min drive
  • De Soto's Seafood Kitchen
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun N Sands – Beachfront | Private Pool | Elevator | Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sun N Sands – Beachfront | Private Pool | Elevator | Pet-Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sun N Sands – Beachfront | Private Pool | Elevator | Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sun N Sands – Beachfront | Private Pool | Elevator | Pet-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sun N Sands – Beachfront | Private Pool | Elevator | Pet-Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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Sun N Sands – Beachfront | Private Pool | Elevator | Pet-Friendly Reviews

Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

daniel b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with Harris property. Loved the location and views. We used Walmart plus having lots of food and beverages delivered every day.
Wow everyday
Storms were awesome too
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vikas U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was amazing at a wonderful location. Kids loved it due to beach access and pool.We all just felt there could’ve been little more utensils. Wine opener was broken, so we had to buy one. We would love to visit this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Girls Golf Trip

Wonderful house for many guests! Great location! Does need new pots and pans.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate B., Newton, USA

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

Awesome Beach house, steps to the ocean!

Great size house for our large family. Only had a few minor issues, but the Harris properties team took care of them right away! This is a great house and even better location!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location and privacy! Perfect lay out for our different families. Lots of room! Love bathrooms in all bedrooms! The house was somewhat dated and could use some upgrades! Had problem with air in one room and maintenance worker came promptly. Very cordial but was unable to fix the problem. There were some issues that needed to be addressed. Number one was the faulty electrical outlets! Very loose. Several fell off and one wouldn’t work at all! All in all we enjoyed our stay! Great communication with owners. We stayed here in 2023 and there was much improvement from then. We just really like the space and rooms!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn K.

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

Good space

The number of rooms was great for our family. The large size of dining tables was a plus. BUT too few chairs and the upholstered cushions were terrible, should have been redone years ago! The furniture in the 3rd floor living room needs to be cleaned. I was able to wash the slip cover of 1 chair which gave me a safe place to sit. The kitchen only has 1 refrigerator and only 1 dishwasher. the stove has only 4 burners. The laundry spce was almost a large as a bedroom, but only 1 washer and dryer! for a house as large as this, more appliances are needed. We did enjoy the large pool. And of course the Gulf is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Ann P.

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

Gulf Shores Family Vacation

Our family stayed in this unit over the holiday. There were three families in total and 13 adults/children aged 16 and older. The layout of the unit and location on the beach were great, and there was more than enough space for everyone to gather together or stay to themselves. We did run into a few issues within the unit (dryer and ice maker did not work upon arrival and bathroom electrical outlets went out a few days into our stay); however, the property manager was very responsive, communicated with us regarding our concerns and seemed genuinely invested in ensuring we enjoyed our stay. Maintenance replaced the dryer and got the outlets working, but I am not sure about the ice maker as it rarely made ice. We would definitely stay here again but do feel there should be some upgrades made to the unit. Several pieces of furniture should be replaced (cushions in dining room chairs were sagging or wobbly to sit in, side rails of beds fell off repeatedly in more than one bedroom and one chair even broke) and the walls could definitely use some paint or touch up in areas (graffiti on the laundry room wall and areas where there were holes on walls or ceilings that could have been patched up). We would also recommend adding a few chairs to the lower patio deck. Overall, we were very pleased with our experience and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

5 stars is not enough!

I cannot say enough about how great the Harris Vacation team was. The house was everything and more that a family of 26 needed. Besides being right on the beach the house was huge. Each level had not only a living space with ample sitting area but there was also large open areas which were great for the little ones to play in. As for the Harris Team they responded quickly to our needs. We could not get the elevator to work and within an hour or two there was a person to get it worked on. Also, one of the living room tv"s stopped working. A worker came out that day and determined it could not be fixed. They brought a new one the next day. I was pleasantly surprised at the well stocked kitchen as far as plates, glasses, pans, etc. I think I counted 4 coffee pots. Oh and 2 refrigerators. They have a separate ice maker but that was not the best. Lastly, I have rented many vacation homes and this by far was the easiest cleanup. I have spent hours in other homes doing as the contract states. This house you emptied all the garbage and put your dirty towels in your bathtub or shower. EASY. So, thank you for that!! I would love it if Harris Vacation rentals were world wide! To Harris Vacation...THANK YOU!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Life on the beach

The house on the beach was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was great, convenient to all the major attractions, lovely view and very quiet beach. The house itself was a disappointment. The furniture is very beat up and dated, the walls and interior stairs are caked with grime and desperately need a good cleaning/painting. The integrity of the exterior stairs and railings is questionable. Most of the sliding exterior doors are extremely hard to close. The linens and dishes were clean. The couches were not comfortable at all and feel very worn out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny H.

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

Our stay

Every couple of years about 20 family members from all over the country choose a place to visit this year it was gulf shores Everyone had a great time. The house does need a very much needed update. The furniture was worn, the mattresses were uncomfortable, the flooring was not patched well, definitely could use a painting
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee T.

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

Large group friendly

We'll furnished, equipped, clean.old furniture. Elevator, chairs, kitchen plugs broken. Pool, deck, location nice Roof leaks badly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location poorly stocked and bad appliances

The house was very beat up furniture and the appliances all were in poor working order. Maintenance was called and they came out but could not fix the issues. The kitchen had very little to none dishes and cookware. We had to go purchase paper plates and forks, spoons to accommodate the number in the house. For the pice d the number this house sleeps the supplies provided was very small. The house needs to be restocked and taken a little better care of.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Needs upgrades

I will start by saying when we arrived it was such a disappointment. We could not get in because the code wouldn't work. When we did get in with a new code, one of the bathroom sinks was stopped up, the sofa bed on the 3rd floor was filthy, water was linking in one of the bathrooms so bad that we had to put towels on the floor, mattress pad on one room was dirty, etc. Beautiful on the outside and, great beach location but the house was a disappointment to us. We drove 10 hours!!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023