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Awesome family beachside retreat

Condo with a water park, steps from Gulf Shores Beach

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Sandpiper offers a unique V shape building with a shared common area walkway, fostering friendly interactions between guests. Enjoy the tropical courtyard, swimming pool and grilling areas that give Sandpiper an ambiance all its own.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$608
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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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.

Awesome family beachside retreat

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.

This bright and cheery condo has all you'll need for your family to enjoy its beach stay in at-home comfort. The fully-equipped kitchen boasts both a Keurig and a standard drip coffee maker. Both bathrooms have been tiled, with one having a gorgeous, walk-in shower.

Additional Information:
* 3rd Floor
* Beach Service - Ike's Beach Rentals
* Guests must be 25 to rent
* No Smoking Allowed
* No Pets Allowed
* Monthly Reservations Accepted January Only (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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

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

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Cycling 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 and check-out are 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
On-site 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 that 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

Awesome Family Beachside Retreat ~ Bender Vacation Rentals
Awesome Family Beachside Retreat Bender Vacation Rentals Condo
Awesome Family Beachside Retreat Bender Vacation Rentals
1169-14582
Awesome Family Beachside Retreat Bender Vacation Rentals
Condo Awesome Family Beachside Retreat ~ Bender Vacation Rentals

About the area

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach
    Gulf Shores Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 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
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama
    Fort Morgan Beach
    20 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Fort Morgan which includes heritage elements and military items
    Fort Morgan
    31 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Wade Ward Nature Park
    3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Hangout
    3 min drive
  • The Catch
    2 min drive
  • The Happy Pappy Coffee House
    5 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner
    3 min drive
  • De Soto's Seafood Kitchen
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Awesome family beachside retreat have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Awesome family beachside retreat?

As of 17 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awesome family beachside retreat on 18 Feb 2026 start from AU$608.23, including 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.

Is Awesome family beachside retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Awesome family beachside retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Awesome family beachside retreat?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome family beachside retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Awesome family beachside retreat located?

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

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Awesome family beachside retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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. 63 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane M.

Family Gathering at 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 very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented 12C for our niece and her family to visit us at the Beach. They found the Unit comfortable and enjoyed the Sandpiper ecpxperience.
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6/10 Okay

Audrey H.

Family trip been taking for many years here

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 12C needs some updates clean living room furniture. Master mattress is hard. Love location and how family is all together and can visit easy on the porches.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Luddington, MI

Excellent 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: We had a great week. The place is very clean and well maintained. We have stayed here before and love the location. Bender was helpful when there were issues with a large group of drunk adults with kids who were constantly running and screaming at all hours of the day and night. Aside from this group being a thorn in the side of most of the guests the whole week we had a great experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

A week away

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: 3rd consecutive year in 12C. Nothing but great things to say. Working through Bender is always a pleasure. The condo is great and comfy. All you need is food! The other tenants were great. Many have have been coming year after year on the same week just as we have. We are now just counting down the days to our 4th time next year. Can't wait!
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10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

Quiet Spring Break Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 had a wonderful time staying at the Sandpiper this week. We were pleasantly surprised with how quiet it was! Our kids loved the heated pool and short walk to the beach.Our condo kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed, the beds were comfy, and we loved all of the games and beach reads that were available! My one complaint is that the living room furniture was a little worn and older. The couches had several stains and pilling. We ended up putting blankets over the cushions to make them more comfy.
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8/10 Good

Clancy L.

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was very good, we always enjoy staying at the Sandpiper! The only negative were the beds they were very warm out probably need to be updated. Otherwise everything was great!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Perfect Condo for a Golf Trip

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: Working with Bender is as easy as pie. The folks are awesome. Sandpiper is a wonderful place to get a large group of folks together. The rooms are open to the outside and in close proximity. The pool is large enough to accommodate everyone and the beach is a few easy steps away.
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10/10 Excellent

Ivy G.

Our beach 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: We love the Sandpiper! We love the fact that it is not a huge complex. It is very family friendly. It is always clean and nice. This was our third time to stay and is always our first choice on where we want to stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Sandpiper 12C

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Awesome. Always love Gulf Shores. Sandpiper is the best, very homey, family oriented, clean pool, easy access to beach, enough parking. Have only stayed in 12 C the 3 times we have been there. Always good. Are there deals for repeat customers? Lol
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10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Enjoyed being back at Sandpiper!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Heated pool, lovely beach - what else do you need?
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10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Another Wonderful Time

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 had another most enjoyable and relaxing week. The new flooring throughout 12C was really nice! We are already making plans to vacation there again next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Memphis

Perfect Condo for a Guy's Trip

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: Three beds for three bodies. The kitchen was properly apportioned, and the rooms were clean and clutter-free. We had easy access to the pool and the beach. We were allowed to enjoy ourselves around the pool without being hassled by overbearing security, and we enjoyed the folks who were staying around us.
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10/10 Excellent

David D.

Reinsch Vacation 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The Reinsch Family (28 members) first visited Sandpiper 15 years ago and fell in love with Gulf Shores and particularly this condo complex. Many family members have traveled back for a week's visit over the years since. This year, the entire family (now totaling 51 members) visited once again. We had a great time and hope to visit again in 2024!
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10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Excellent Getaway Spot

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: The unit was in great shape, more than adequately provisioned and the complex was handy to so many of the things we wanted to do. Perfect condo for a great four-day weekend getaway.
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10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

Anniversary 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: We really enjoyed our stay at the Sandpiper.
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

Once Again an Awesome 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: For some 35 years, our family has enjoy a week together at the Sandpiper. It is a friendly and family place! Bender Realty is the best at accommodating us! We would not use anyone but Bender or go anywhere else for our summer family retreat at the beach!
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10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Hidden Gem!

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: The ocean view is absolutely stunning and truly unbeatable. The location is perfect, offering easy access to town while still feeling like a private escape. We love the clean, well-maintained, pool and room. We felt very secure the entire time. Check-in was a breeze, and we cannot wait to come back.
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10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Sandpiper 12C through Bender Realty

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Bender staff were awesome to deal with regarding our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Sandpiper 12C

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: The property was even better than it appeared in the pictures. The management was exceptional and the property was perfect for our family vacation. I definitely will make this an annual trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

August guest

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: Wonderful. Love the sandpiper. Been coming for 30 years. Looking forward to next trip
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

2022 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: First year at the Sandpiper Condo and it was great. Decks are connected so you got to visit with others that were staying there. Bender does a fantastic job!!
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10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Fall Break trip

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: our experience with bender Realty, Inc was very relaxing, enjoyable and fun time. Our unit was clean. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked for utensils.
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8/10 Good

Michelle H.

12 c

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Everything was good! The dryer vent was broken and the water pressure wasn’t great but overall we had a great time!
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Amazing

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: Our condo was perfect for our family and we really appreciated the personal touches like bedtime, beach & cook books, the guest book, grilling utensils and beach toys! We felt like we were staying at a friend's condo. We love the beach cottage decor, the view from our room and we walked right out the door to a direct view of dolphins!
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10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Lynch family reunion

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: After my first time experience of the Sandpiper complex, it is truly my favorite place to vacation. I enjoyed the family atmosphere, the amenities, and the location close to the beach. I would like to see the pool close an hour later than 10 pm. It is just not enough time after dinner to enjoy. The pool is usually the evening place to go.