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The Sand Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage

Cottage with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Gulf Shores Beach

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TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the sugar-white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, The Sand Haus offers a charming beach house experience. Stroll to the ocean via Little Lagoon Pass Park and Pier or spend days lounging by the resort-style pool surrounded by a sundeck for sun-kissed relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Sand Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage

Designed with family in mind, The Sand Haus offers beach house living surrounded by beautiful sugar-white sand beaches and calming lagoons.

It is only a 5 minutes' walk to the ocean. This 3-bdr/4-bath 2-story house is brand new and beautifully decorated, with an open floor plan between the living areas and kitchen.

BEACH ACCESS
Beach access is provided via the city boardwalk meandering alongside of Little Lagoon, the Little Lagoon Pass Park and the Pier. Spend the day at the beach or kayaking in Little Lagoon.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Choose to either dine at home or at one of the many award-winning restaurants in the area. Gulf Shores is not just a vacation destination, it is a lifestyle - this fabulous tourist community is known for the whitest sand beaches, fishing, golfing, boating, incredible seafood and a family-friendly atmosphere. Create unforgettable memories with family and friends at The Sand Haus in sunny Gulf Shores.

POOL
Best of all, we have a resort-style pool for you to enjoy on those hot summer days. Its design and function is the definition of luxury. The water is clear and warm and the entire pool is surrounded by a sundeck to lay out and soak up some rays in-between your swim.

PETS
Our home is pet friendly! We kindly request a $100 flat fee for additional cleaning. Two pets max please. If you bring your pet, we request that you supervise them while outside.

PARKING
Up to 4 cars can be parked on the Driveway.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
For larger groups, our companion beach house (The Driftwood Haus) is right next door. Together, these homes can sleep up to 20 guests. Please contact us for details and availability.

Travel insurance is highly recommended to help cover you for situations such as unforeseen cancelations, weather related issues, etc.

For liability and warranty reasons, please do not undertake any repairs if you run into any issues. Instead, please contact us and we are happy to send maintenance at your convenience

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 33 min drive - 29.3 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sand Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Sand Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sand Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sand Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sand Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage located?

Situated in Gulf Shores, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Sand Haus: A Minimalist Beach Cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was greatEverything we needed Host was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Family Vacay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Everything was spotless and the owner was quick to respond to inquiries. The door to the bath in the bunk room didn’t latch or lock, which was a bit aggravating, but everything else was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

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

Awesome!

If you could give higher than a 5 rating we would. The property was spotless, had everything we needed and in a perfect location just minutes to the beach. We will definitely stay again. The host checked in frequently to make sure we were doing ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin L.

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

Great Beach Getaway

Great, clean property a short walk from the beach with plenty of room for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi L.

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

Great Beach House

We enjoyed our stay at the Sand Haus! The host was very responsive to any needs that we had come up. It was a great family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen W.

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

First Family vacation

Very nice and great location to less crowded beaches but close to all the restaurants and other activities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

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

Fabulous Stay

This vacation home was perfect - extremely well kept, new, current decor, great location! We can absolutely recommend this home to anyone looking for the perfect home away from home when visiting Gulf Shores!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra D., South Pittsburg, TN

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

Great house for family

Property was very clean, well stocked and close to the beach. Host was very attentive and checked on us frequently.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

The perfect beach getaway

Absolutely perfect place to stay. Immaculate condition and right across the street from the beach. Property manager was very responsive and checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend this place and plan to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Perfect Long Weekend

Lovely property, perfectly situated between the beach and the bay. This cottage is comfortable, spacious, and nestled in a lovely, dog friendly community. My family and I will definitely return to this cottage when we head back to Gulf Shores. TiyaSha was a phenomenal host who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome! Thank you TiyaSha! You helped make our trip even more memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia L.

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

Beautiful condo

Everything exceeded our expectations. Definitely will be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Gulf Shores vacation

We had a great time and the property was clean and very comfortable for 8 of us. The 4th full bathroom was nice to have. The location was great with beach access across the street and the bay on the other side for our sons to walk and fish off the pier. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elle B.

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

Best Vacation/ Vacation house!

Host was extremely accommodating! Messaged back in a timely manner and was always working with everything we needed. The house is really nice and has literally everything you need, outside of your groceries lol. The house has a wagon to pull your beach stuff to the beach. Inside the closet there is the wagon, beach umbrella, several beach chairs, bougie boards, floaties…etc. The pool is right outside. Even the back row of houses it’s not but a minute walk! I thought it would take longer to get to it because our rental is on the back row but it’s still super close. Inside the house is a closet with anything extra! Extra towels, bedding, coffee, pillows, toilet paper…the bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body soap, extra toothbrush, blow dryer…I was honestly shocked at how much the house provided! It was perfect for our pet! There is a designated place for them to potty. That area has doggy poop bags so you do not even need to bring your own! Best decision to stay here! Will def be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

E Evans

Very easy check in and very detailed instructions for checkin and check out processes. Great parking with great location to fishing and beach. My family said they would never stay in condo again but only this place in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Great beach trip!

Loved the property - everything was as described and beautiful. So nice to just walk across the street to the beach. Owner was super communicative and nice. House was nicely decorated and very clean with an amazingly stocked kitchen. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

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

Wonderful Family time at Gulf Shores

The Beach Haus home was a perfect place for us to gather with our children and grandkids for a beach vacation. The home was filled with everything we needed and more! We enjoyed time at the beach and the pool. Everyone we met in the homes around us were friendly and the kids played with new friends. We would love to come here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beach time!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time staying at this condo! The close proximity to the beach as well as the walking trail was a big plus. The accommodations were quite spacious and comfortable. The fact that pets were allowed was a big bonus. The host was very thoughtful and kept in touch with me during my day to make sure that everything was going well.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenden I.

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

Summer Trip

We were very pleased with the property as it was not only very clean but exactly as shown in the pictures/description and had everything you needed. The owners are great and go out of their way to make sure you have an enjoyable stay. I was also impressed how quickly they answered my call even late in the evening. Great experience and looking forward to staying at this property again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana D.

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

Couldn't be happier

Customer service is right on .Immediately respond, place was clean , stocked with everything you need.We even extended our stay another day .Beach access was good but wish it was closer or had another one on our end .Pet friendly , all i can say is we were extremely Happy .Will definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

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

Spring break 2023

Great house, cute little complex. Host is quick to respond to issues. Beds are comfortable… only suggestion maybe a small/tiny bedside table for the other side of the king bed. Just something small to set charging phone on at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ron B.

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

review

Property is new but cleaning can be improved. The appliances had not been scrubbed and the floor didn't appear to be mopped. The bathrooms and other rooms were in good shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

You won’t regret staying here!

This place is absolutely beautiful inside and out! The whole property is gorgeous and just a small walk to the beach. The pool is beautiful and the lagoon behind the property is breathtaking and wonderful for walking your pups. We absolutely loved the Gulf Shores town and there is so much to do! You must go see Fort Morgan, you get to walk through the entire fort and on top of the fort and are surrounded by beautiful ocean. The host of this place is the best part! Very welcoming and super attentive! You don’t get that often in places so I appreciate the hospitality and enjoyed your place so much. We will be back for sure! We fell in love with this beach town and this beach house! Also the beds are so comfortable, we slept like babies! Thank you again for hosting us, we wish we stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Taprika J., Fairburn

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Room for improvement

The directions to the cottage were easy to follow, but the area and the cottage needs better exterior lighting/ The lock box to gain entry is very outdated and hard to access. (especially at night with the poor lighting) I've stayed in places with the keyless entry and its more accommodating .The concept of the cottage was nice, but description was incorrect and misleading, the description shows that it is a 3 and 4 bedroom all in the same listing, one description listed it as a 4 bedroom and the other description listed it as a 3 bedroom. The cottage had one king, one queen and two bunk beds , but the listing showed one king, two queens and two bunk beds. Please ask a lot of questions before your arrival. The check out time shows on the site as 11, but the host sent a message that check out was at 10. The furniture was not in good shape, all of the tables and chairs in the living /dining area were cheaply made they rocked and squeaked and didn't give much support .Take a screwdriver with you to tighten the furniture. The feet on one of the living room chairs had been replaced with some oversized replacements that did not match. The tic toc toe game pieces were broken on the table by one of the previous guest and should have been replaced prior to our arrival. The bathrooms were not clean, urine on one toilet seat and mildew/mold in the shower. The white towels were a disgrace, they were very dingy and rough. You will have to search for the supplies, no list is given of where things are stored, such as the iron and ironing board. We had to request for extra toilet paper and purchase our own paper towels. They should at least supply additional stock. Also the cleaning fee is a joke, you pay it and the place isn't clean when you arrive, but they give you directions on how to clean it when you leave. The location made the trip worth while!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Perfect beach house

Location was perfect. Pool and beaches easy to access. Beach house was beautiful, everything available in the house to enjoy the stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

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

Great stay

Great location and beautiful home. We will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022