Experience the ultimate Gulf Shores retreat at Coastal Sands, where coastal elegance meets incredible amenities. Unwind by the private, heated saltwater pool or stroll down to the beach via a private boardwalk with seating and a covered pavilion. With multiple outdoor living spaces and plenty of room inside to relax, guests can also enjoy kayaking on the lagoon or lounging by the huge community pool.
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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 144071 sq ft
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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.**
** Pool Dimensions 15 ft x 9 ft, max 16 ft, min 3 ft **
*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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
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
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
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA. With sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
Does Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views* have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views* pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views*?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views*?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views*?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Coastal Sands *Private Pool, Water Views* located?
This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located near the beach, just steps away from 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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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!
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.
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
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).
Beautiful property with all of the amenities you need
Gorgeous property, close to stores, convenient access to beach and lagoon, perfect for fishing and relaxing. Comfortable home with beautiful views of the Lagoon water way. Clean and tidy. It was exactly what my family needed and we enjoyed our stay.
The house was perfect. The location had a beautiful backyard and view, and the walk to the beach entrance was very minimal. Overall a wonderful experience. We would definitely come back.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great spot for a vacation getaway. We were disappointed that the dock was in accessible. So we were unable to enjoy fishing. However overall the experience was enjoyable.
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!
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.
The bedrooms were not advertised correctly. The bedroom on the main floor did not have doors that shut and no closet. Other than that the beach was nice and private pool was great for the kids.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.