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Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views*

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Gulf Shores

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A heated pool
Property grounds
Sport court
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 144071 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Gulf Shores vacation home, you'll find West Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Gulf Shores Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 30 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 41 min drive - 33.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪West Beach Coffee House - ‬12 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.

Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views*

Coastal Sands

Welcome to Coastal Sands! This 4 bedroom 4 bathroom home is perfect for your family’s next beach getaway! Situated between the Gulf of Mexico and Little Lagoon in the exclusive gated community of Laguna Key, Coastal Sands welcomes you with coastal elegance and incredible amenities such as a private, heated saltwater pool as well as easy beach access. Groups of up to 12 will enjoy an unforgettable and relaxing Gulf Shores vacation at Coastal Sands!

About Coastal Sands

Laguna Key is a gated, ultra-luxury community situated at the end of Gulf Shores’ west beach. Within the community, lies Coastal Sands, a spacious, 4-bedroom home with plenty of indoor and outdoor living space. Coastal Sands features a private pool off the spacious back patio. The pool can be heated for an additional fee. Enjoy catching rays by the pool or relaxing to the sounds of nature from the screened back porch on the ground level. 

At Coastal Sands, guests will enjoy easy beach access via a private boardwalk with seating and a covered pavilion. From here, guests can relax in the most secluded area of West Beach, away from the crowds and noise with nothing but the sound of the waves! Coastal Sands is also conveniently located just steps from the neighborhood’s lagoon boardwalk and fishing pier, also featuring a covered seating area. Gulf Shores is well known for its world-class fishing, but guests at Coastal Sands won’t even need a boat! The lagoon fishing pier is a great spot for catching a multitude of fish!

In the center of the neighborhood, a huge community pool offers a refreshing way to spend an afternoon. With a fountain, plenty of chairs for lounging or having lunch, and restrooms, the pool area offers everything needed for a wonderful swim! Laguna Key also offers tennis courts and a two-story observation deck from which to enjoy the view!

Inside Coastal Sands, guests will find 2 levels of living space. Upon entering the main floor, Guest bedroom 2 is on the left with a full bed and a twin bed and a sitting area with a queen-sized sofa bed is on the right. Moving into the open living area, guests are greeted with panoramic views of the lagoon from the wall-to-wall windows! In addition to the gorgeous views and enormous lagoon front balcony, the comfortable living area features plenty of seating to accommodate additional guests. Off the living area is a spacious kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space, stainless steel appliances, a Nespresso machine, and cooking and dining essentials to give guests the comfort of home. There is also a full bathroom on the main floor. 

On the upper floor, the extra spacious master bedroom is a showstopper! It features a king-sized bed, a daybed, an extra seating area, a large TV, and a huge, private balcony! The master suite also has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Bedrooms 3 and 4 share a gulf-facing balcony. Both are equipped with queen-sized beds, TVs, and private bathrooms.

With multiple outdoor living spaces, a private pool, and plenty of room inside to relax, guests are sure to find peace and calm at Coastal Sands!

** Saltwater Pool heating is a seasonal amenity. Not available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.**

*A MAX of 4 vehicles are allowed in the driveway. NONCOMPLIANCE of this ordinance will result in a $250 fine each day from the HOA.*. 

About Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, it's world-class fishing, and its exceptional dining and entertainment.  Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores has to offer!

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. Guest agrees to exercise extreme caution at all times; for more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing 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: 4,071 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

  • No pets 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views* to the airport?

This vacation home is 43.8 mi (70-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views* have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views* to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from West Beach and 3.8 mi (7-min drive) from Gulf Shores Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views* offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views*?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views*?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views*?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views* have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views* have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views* to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 6.5 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views* Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawna I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Oasis

Our family had an amazing stay at this beautiful home. Incredible views, so easy to use the beach and pools, fishing too! Loved it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

M G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Coastal Sands

Beautiful house. Beautiful neighborhood. Overall clean and tidy. Stove is very difficult to use, burning everything. Wish there had been a lift and and first floor restroom. We tried every light switch but were never able to light the screened porch which we wanted to use every night. An operational skimmer net would have been helpful to keep the pool clean. All that being said, we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spacious Beach House

My family and I recently stayed at the Coastal Sands property for the Morgan Wallen Sand in your boots Festival. Although we spent majority of our time at the festival, the time we did have at the property was memorable! We had six adults and two teenage boys and had plenty of room for other guest if we had a larger party. From the epic balcony views to the relaxing private pool this is definitely a wonderful place for you to enjoy a nice beach vacation!! We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location in Gulf Shores

Nice home in lovely neighborhood, very close to beach. No major complaints about the house, but some aspects could have been better (e.g., Keurig coffee maker needs to be replaced [it brews coffee, but not well]; exposed cables for wi-fi in bedrooms and closets; locks on exterior doors are horrible [difficult to lock/unlock; one broke during our stay and required two visits by maintenance]; sinks in master bathroom are very small; washer/dryer are positioned awkwardly high in basement closet). But, overall, a nice rental property. Secluded beach is a very short walk from house and private pool for the house is set back nicely (so neighbors are not directly watching you swim).
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadee W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

We loved the location of the house. It was away from all of the Spring break crowd, but it was an easy drive to go check out shops and restaurants. We loved the quick, easy access to the beach. The house was perfect for our stay.Kitchen was fully equipped, minus sauté/frying pans. There was a griddle that we just ended up using for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JaNice K.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Everything was as planned beach was lightly used since it was far from the businesses so great only issue was there was ants on the counter which was addressed promptly would rent again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary

Nice and relaxing!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

The house and the neighborhood were beautiful. It would be appreciated if there could be beach towels and maybe portable beach chairs available.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara S.

Coastal Sands in Gulf Shores

We had a good time but property was tired and needed a lot of TLC and cleaning up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Vacation

The A/C went out the first day we were there...bad deal! However, the property management company had someone there that night. While he was unable to repair the A/C that night he did leave us with 3 portable units to help keep the house somewhat comfortable. The A/C was fixed the next day, which allowed me and my family to enjoy the rest of our stay. We absolutely loved the fact that the house was located in a gated community with private beach access away from the public beaches. The community was clean and safe, which made us feel 100% comfortable with our girls walking back and forth to and from the beach. If you've never been to Gulf Shore make sure you take your patience as the traffic is absolutely terrible, but other than that we had a really good time in what was really good accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip, would definitely stay again

Great vacation house - clean, spacious and enjoyable for adults and kids alike
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach, awesome private pool

Great stay with three families and kids! We were disappointed the fishing pier hadn’t been rebuilt yet and pictures on the listing did not reflect that - we had some disappointed boys that had planned on fishing all week. Also, garage doors are broken, so no extra cars there; and kayak was locked up with no access or instructions for use. Pool was perfect for the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores

Slight issue getting in upon arrival, but a phone call fixed our problem. No hot water, but solved next day. Decided not to pay the extra to heat the pool. Never figured out the sound system and had problems connecting to some tvs, but figured it out for the most part. Loved the location. Would definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for multiple families

We had such a wonderful stay at Coastal Sands! We loved the location and the beauty backing up to the lagoon. The house was clean and tastefully decorated. The kitchen was well stocked, and we appreciated the large closet in the master where we were able to tuck our infant in a pack and play and have a door to close. The home could use some minor repairs like the whole house sound system not working, broken garage doors, slow to drain master sink and a hard to close back door. We did not attempt to contact the property manager over these manners, so we like to think they would have made every attempt to repair them. These things did not prevent us from enjoying our vacation and were more like minor inconveniences. This is our second stay in the neighborhood and we really loved the views from this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful mini vacation

My husband and I spent four days and had a fabulously relaxing time!! Would recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quintina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Only one thing missing

This house was fantastic. It was everything we wanted - quiet community, walking distance to the beach w/o having to cross a busy street, ample space, and plenty of bathrooms. We were a mix of family and friends (three couples + 3 teens + a 6 y.o. + 1 y.o. twins). This house was perfect for us. The master bedroom allowed space for our 2 pack-n-plays for the twins and a twin daybed for our six y.o. with space left over to move about. The teens shared the main floor bedroom with the other two couples in the second floor bedrooms. We cooked and cooked and cooked in large kitchen. Everything (utensil, pot, or pan) you could need was there. There were not seasonings however, so do bring or plan to buy your own. The kids enjoyed the pool everyday. The filter wasn't on when we got there but one call and that was fixed the same day. The private, community access to the beach was exactly what we wanted - an easy, safe walk for the kids (and us). My only complaint is that the upstairs beds were too soft. It feels silly to even share that but it'd be my only change to this house - firmer mattresses upstairs. We plan to visit again next year and can't wait.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., St. Louis MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, walking distance to the beach

Great place for a girls getaway weekend. The pool was perfect for our party of 7. Management was very responsive via text when the pool heater needed to be adjusted and we were looking for beach chair rental. Easy walking distance to the beach and the community pool. Kitchen is well stocked with utensils, plates, etc. Plenty of room to hang out as a group but the house is large enough to find quiet space for the introverts in your party.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jerry G., Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness

Off the beach

The place was clean and the kids enjoyed the pool a lot of steps for an old guy. Kitchen was clean and well equipped. We would have enjoyed it more if weather had been better. Some lights out in showers. Not a major problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice

We had a problem with plumbing but it was fixed. The pool needed attention, which we complained about but was never attended to. Disappointing. The comforter in the master bedroom was really dirty. Gross! But overall it was a nice house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Herman L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weathered the storm

We stayed in the house during Hurricane Ida. The property weathered the storm perfectly. We all had an enjoyable time despite the wind and rain. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Taran A.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect get away!

The house was INCREDIBLE! We had 3 families, 6 adults and 5 kids ranging from 12 years to 10 months and there was plenty of room. House was very clean. AC worked great! The pool is quite a bit smaller than what it looks like in pictures but still was fine as we weren’t all in at once. Neighborhood was awesome as was its pool and location to the beach! Beach was EMPTY which we loved. Correspondence with property management wasn’t great. Got no response to emails leading up to the trip and the texts they sent were very surface level with little knowledge as to when we could early check in, the pools temp etc. They had no idea how hot the pool was or would be heated to if we did pay the large fee to heat for 4 days. pool was not cleaned up from the hurricane until it’s regularly scheduled date/they wouldn’t send someone out before our arrival so we had to clean it out ourselves to swim. Besides a so so management company the house itself was amazing! Def bring your own toilet paper etc as there was one roll per bathroom. But towels were great, beds were fine and kitchen had all dishes you could need!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anthony P.

Would stay in Gulf Shores again

Everything about the location is great and the house is great. Plenty of stuff to do in the area and the property is secluded so you get a nice quiet beach. I had three issues while there with the property. Our pool was quite dirty, our internet went out along with some electrical issues due to a storm. All of this is certainly ok if dealt with, but it wasn't taken care of. I notified the property company the morning after the storm (night one of our stay) and neither issue was resolved before we left. We can deal without internet, we did not go there to stay inside... but when I notified them of the issue they asked me to call the cable company? I don't like calling them when I'm home let alone when on vacation. I am fairly tech savvy and offered to restart the network if they could point me in the direction of the modem and router. They did not tell me where it was located. The larger issue in my eyes was the pool. We intentionally got a house with a pool so we could use it. The pool became so dirty that nobody wanted to get in. Fortunately the community pool was a quick walk. Highly recommend the area, it's a nice place to stay. The Laguna Key community where the house is located is a great location too. The road dead-ends at the community, there is nothing past this group of houses. It's gate can patrolled by security so you really only see people that are staying there. We had a total of 6 kids and 4 adults, the house easily accommodated all of us without feeling crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Great for a quiet weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

William S., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness

Coastal Sands

Really enjoyed all of the space and the rear facing view into the bay/lagoon. Beach, pool and tennis courts gave lots of options for fun. Disappointed the the boardwalk to the bay was still under repair from previous storms - one of our guests was looking forward to some fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021