Luxury Beachfront Home with Indoor Elevator; Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 30!

Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Sport court
9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(56 Ratings)

House in Alabama

30 guests · 7 bedrooms · 8 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

If your tribe of family and friends has outgrown other vacation homes and you can't bring yourself to vote anyone off the Island - then Susan's Sand Castle III is the perfect beachhouse for groups up to 30!

Locals refer to the area as Pleasure Island (ever since the IntraCoastal Waterway was built fifty years ago). So whether your pleasure is water sports, sunning on the beach; or digging for treasure, this beach house provides the perfect place to do just that! With our subtropical climate , you can enjoy year-round fishing, golfing, cruising and more; however we don't recommend Gilligan's Three-Hour Tour!

Whether you ride the elevator or take the stairs - when you first arrive - you should really start on the top floor for the amazing view of the Gulf, which just about takes your breath away!

The Great Room, includes the Living, Dining and Kitchen areas in one enormous space on the top floor. The Living Area has plenty of comfortable seating, with a 55" curved-screen Smart Samsung TV, Blu-Ray, DVD, and Speakers. Guests are welcome to enjoy the extensive book collection, board and card games housed on the bookshelves and cabinets below.

The Kitchen has a massive Island, for meal-prep or to serve meals buffet-style. No problem to have multiple cooks in this Kitchen! Two large refrigerators are provided: one is a stainless french-door, with freezer below; and the other is located in the Utility Room. A built-in icemaker makes 35 pounds of ice a day and is a guest favorite, along with a large microwave, glass-top stove with five burners and two ovens; two full size dishwashers are also provided for your convenience. The double sink has a garbage disposal.

Every imaginable small kitchen appliance is also provided, and we have more than double what any group would need of dishes, bowls, glasses and silverware, along with serving dishes, mixing bowls, pots and pans. A spice rack is filled with a wide array of spices to complement any meal your designated chefs create.

The dining table seats 20; with seating for 4 at the Kitchen island; and another 10 can sit at the Balcony picnic table. An incredible 24" by 48" gas griddle is located on the Balcony, just off the Dining Room, for cooking pancakes, bacon, sausage, fried eggs, burgers, hot dogs and steaks!

Two King Master Suites: one on the third floor and one on the second, have direct access to the Balcony or the Deck. Both have whirlpool tubs, separate walk-in showers, and are wheelchair accessible.

Three additional King Suites are located on the second floor, and all face the Gulf, with french-door access to the immense Deck. Two Bunk Room Suites: one on the 3rd floor and the other on the 2nd, do not have outdoor access. Both have their own private bathroom with shower/tubs. Each Bunk Room sleeps up to eight children on two bunk beds, each with full size mattresses on top and bottom. The third floor Bunk Room also has a game table. Two Queen Sleeper sofas are in the Great Room for additional guests.

All bedrooms have their own flat-screen Smart TV, so feel free to stream a movie and relax.

For teens who want a place to hangout, there is a huge built-in picnic table under the house. Families will enjoy this space for charcoal grilling, craw fish boils and cooler summer breezes.

The Deck runs the full width of the beach house and has not only chaise lounge chairs, but deck chairs galore, as well as small group seating areas, so that you can retreat to your own little corner of paradise. Enjoy your coffee as you watch the sun rise to the east and a glass of wine as the sun sets to the west. Don't hold us to the dolphin's schedule - but typically you can see them swim by every day between 9 - 10 a.m. and then again between 3 - 4 p.m.

Feel free to take our deck chairs with you to the beach each day. We just ask that you bring them back each evening, as nesting Sea Turtle Mommas can get tangled up or confused when they come ashore at night. May through August - we have a professionally installed and maintained 10' X 20' Beach Canopy for guests to enjoy while playing on the beach.

The Sand Dune Walkover (Boardwalk) is magnificent and there is a sitting area halfway down with built-in benches, so you can be closer to the water at sunrise or sunset.

An interior elevator is provided for your convenience in transporting groceries and luggage, as well as for anyone with mobility challenges; however please do not allow children to use it - as it is not a toy.

A full size HE Washer and Dryer are located in the second floor Laundry Room. Towels, wash cloths, beach towels, linens, pillows and comforters are provided for no additional fee.

Two fabulous community swimming pools and two incredible tennis courts, are all within walking distance of our beach house.

If the Beach is calling your name and you long for the serenity that only Sand and Surf can bring; send us a message now to find out when your group can have your next beach adventure!

This beach house is perfect for Family Reunions; Vacations with Family/Friends; Weddings; Corporate Retreats; Girfriend Get-Aways; Guys Deep Sea Fishing Week; and more! Snowbirds are welcome to contact us about renting by the month. There is a $1,500.00 surcharge for weddings/events.

We have two other beachfront luxury homes: one located in the Morgantown sub-division and the other, three miles closer to Ft Morgan. Check out those VRBO listings at #435854 for Susan's Sand Castle I, which sleeps up to 20; and #738021, Susan's Sand Castle II, which sleeps up to 18.

May through August, Bookings must be Saturday to Saturday. Thanksgiving and Christmas Weeks have the same Saturday to Saturday Requirements. Other than that, there is a 4 night minimum, with flexibility for days of the week for Check-In.

We have so many loyal returning guests for all three of our beach houses that our Reservation Calendar fills up quickly for peak times and they often reserve "their week" years in advance, but we love to make new friends and welcome your inquiry. We do our best to respond in under an hour, but because we don't recharge on coffee alone - we do try to sleep at some point, therefore will respond to late night inquiries first thing the next morning.

We are currently accepting reservations through the end of 2021. Rates not yet set for 2022,

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(56 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2023
This is the second time we have stayed at Susan's sandcastle III and it's like coming home again. We love everything about this house! My mother who is handicapped and can't do stairs or a lot of walking can make her way around this house, inside and out,with no problems and can enjoy being with the family. The kitchen is perfect for big groups to cook and clean up is very easy. I love the fact that each bedroom has its own bathroom! The access to the beach is so easy! One of our favorite parts of the week was watching the blue Angels practice, we basically had the beach to ourselves and a private show almost every day! It was fantastic as usual!
10.0 / 10.0
Nov 2023
We loved this place. It was like going to your grandmothers house if she lived at the beach. We had our family there for Thanksgiving and it was great. You can't beat the location and the house was beautiful and very well appointed. You will not be disappointed if you stay here. It had a little bit of everything for our family from ages 18 - 80. They were wonderful to work with and the communication was great. Can't recommend this place enough! STAY HERE!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2023
Quiet, clean, well maintained and completely well equipped! The views were awesome. We couldn't have asked for anything more. It made our short (4 day) stay so much more relaxing to have everything we needed at our disposal. We won't look anywhere else for next year.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2023
This was a four generation family. Our family vacation. Everyone had their own bedroom and private bathroom. The canopy at the end of the ramp was perfect. Private beach wonderful. Two dishwashers, two refrigerators, wonderful. When asked for two boosters, they were provided, two pack n plays, provided, insta pot, provided. Janie even came and took our family pictures at the beach. She was wonderful . As one of my grand son in laws said, I cannot think of anything else we could have wanted or needed. God truly provided it all. If there was a downside, it was the community pool. It was not being maintained. We arrived one day to four lounge chairs thrown in the pool, pool not cleaned and trash everywhere. The HOA needs to oversee that and apparently is not. Not the home owner’s fault. We were able to watch dolphins and the Blue Angels practicing. All in all, we were truly blessed and hated to leave. Our four great grandchildren LOVED the ocean. We are truly thankful for our Lord’s provision and for the owners sharing this place and Janie was great!
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2023
This was an amazing house! It was well equipped and plenty of room for 4 generations to gather together! Ages ranged 4-83. Everyone was happy! Thank you! Until next time💕
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2023
What to know: this property is about 20 minutes from the bustle of Gulf Shores proper, and for us that was perfect! Property/management: I felt it was EXACTLY as advertised. The group was professional, the manager (Janie) was easy to reach (we had one extremely small problem and she responded immediately) and communication was on point. Best of the many VRBO's I've ever rented. The house: We had a group of 21. Ranged from 70's to pre-teens. Plenty of room to spread out! When they say they have everything; they mean it. Excellent in that regard. The house design (as others have mentioned), is a little bizarre, but that takes nothing away from the quality of stay. Fantastic. The ONLY thing keeping me from upgrading this property from 4.9 to 5 is the mattresses. They are needing an upgrade. Not awful, but the beds can be a little creaky and it's obvious they are a little worn. This is NOT a deal breaker, and please don't read that into this review. The beach: Perfect. Your family has an entire area to themselves. Spread out. Play cornhole, spike ball, cam jam, whatever. Lay in the sun, get out the boogie boards, etc. It's perfect. You have a HUGE area to yourselves, and it makes for a great family vacation. The beach canopy they provide is the perfect touch. The beach location is the selling point indeed. Overall: Well worth the expense for a large family looking for a nice retreat!!
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2023
The property was amazing! We stayed here with 24 people (9 adults and 15 kids) over spring break and had a great time. Best features: - The layout! Each bedroom had its own bathroom and all the king suites had access to the deck. The large living area was plenty of space especially with the long table for eating/doing puzzles/playing cards/coloring. - The beach! The beach was amazing. We all loved having access to the beach right out the back doors. The ramp looks a little long on the pictures but it was SO nice to not walk up steps to and from the beach - The property manager! Janie was so amazing to work with. We've stayed at a number of vacation rental properties, and Janie was the best by far about responding to any issues. - The kitchen dishes, cookware, and utensils! We cooked every single night for all 24 people. There were PLENTY of dishes and a vast array of cookware and serving dishes. - The cleanliness/maintenance! This property was very clean and well-maintained. - The deck! We loved all the furniture on the deck as it essentially gave you another (huge) living space. Potential drawback: - It's slightly awkward (but still doable!) to access the beach without going through one of the 4 master bedrooms on the 2nd floor. This was not a problem for us, but I thought I should mention it. I *highly* recommend this house. If you are on the fence, I would rent it. You will not regret it!
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2023
This house was amazing. Beautiful and very clean. It was so roomy and every bedroom had a spacious bathroom. Loved the kitchen and the outside balconies. The property manager Janie Hambric went over and beyond her duty. She was so friendly and accommodating. We will definitely put this place as the best place we have been to yet. Thanks Janie for everything.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Alabama?

The average price for a rental in Alabama is $278 per night. This rental is $592 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury Beachfront Home with Indoor Elevator; Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 30!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Luxury Beachfront Home with Indoor Elevator; Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 30!. Enjoy the water!

Is Luxury Beachfront Home with Indoor Elevator; Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 30! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Luxury Beachfront Home with Indoor Elevator; Extra Large Deck; Sleeps up to 30!?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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