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Sandpiper 8A ~ Swing on your Private Balcony ~ Bender Vacation Rentals

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Relax on the beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a tranquil ocean view.
Relax on the deck with ocean views, featuring a table and two chairs.
Relax in this spacious living room with a large window, ceiling fan, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy a serene beachfront setting with a central pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and stove.

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Sandpiper 8A ~ Swing on your Private Balcony ~ Bender Vacation Rentals

Sandpiper is a low density three story complex. Enjoy watching the waves roll in as you sit on this direct beachfront balcony. This 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.



Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: 1 Queen bed, TV, Private Bathroom, Balcony Access
Bedroom 2: 1 King bed, TV
A sofa bed is located in the living room.

Property manager

Bender Realty & Property Management, Inc.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or 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

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 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

1169-14568

About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandpiper 8A ~ Swing on your Private Balcony ~ Bender Vacation Rentals have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Sandpiper 8A ~ Swing on your Private Balcony ~ Bender Vacation Rentals?

As of Jul 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper 8A ~ Swing on your Private Balcony ~ Bender Vacation Rentals on Jul 29, 2025 start from CA $361.76, excluding 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 Sandpiper 8A ~ Swing on your Private Balcony ~ Bender Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandpiper 8A ~ Swing on your Private Balcony ~ Bender Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandpiper 8A ~ Swing on your Private Balcony ~ Bender Vacation Rentals?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandpiper 8A ~ Swing on your Private Balcony ~ Bender Vacation Rentals located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 2 mi (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 mi (3 km).

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Sandpiper 8A ~ Swing on your Private Balcony ~ Bender Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

Perfect

We love this property. First floor, directly on the beach with a large balcony and porch swing just cannot be beat. Large living area, bedrooms, and bathrooms with beautiful beach views out the windows was just icing on the cake. We will try to stay here every year because we are now spoiled with the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Eddie T.

Great week and great view.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We have stayed at Sandpiper now for 5 years and always enjoy the stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

Best vacation yet!

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: Loved this rental. Clean, comfortable, and wonderfully decorated. The best part was the deck facing the beach and the swing! That was where I spent most of my time. Wonderful and Bender realty nice to deal with. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Great Experience

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 always enjoy our stay! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Amazing family 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: Wife and two boys had a wonderful week long stay. We spent every moment at the beach or heated pool. We definitely will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Webster Groves

Always fantastic!

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 have stayed at The Sandpiper Condos multiple times, the last 3 times in unit 8A, which is our favorite. Everything about it is fantastic...the condo itself, the view, the beach, and all the nice people we meet. We have already booked a week in 2022 and can't wait!
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10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Another great 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been coming to this place for 20 plus years. It never disappoints and this year was no exception. Condo was great, close to the beach, private deck with a new swing. Bender reality is always great to work with, friendly and very helpful. Definitely coming back again.
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4/10 Poor

pamela c., USA

Loved this Sandpiper but not the unit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Didn't meet expectations
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4/10 Poor

Henry K.

Units need updated !! Living in the 60s !!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: For the price it's time to find a new location. Price increase is absolutely ridiculous. Have been coming as a large group for many years. Usually 45 to 50 of the same group. Most of us feel the same way.
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10/10 Excellent

David O.

Another great Sandpiper vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 have stayed at the Sandpiper many times before and always enjoy ourselves. This time the only comment I would make is that we were disappointed to have an owner near us with their dog. We rent other properties with "no pet" policies and this is more to our liking. We question the wisdom of the HOA policy??
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8/10 Good

Roxanne B.

8A an OK rental

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: The location to the beach is amazing. We love the dec, however the swing could go away. It is just in the way. A recliner was added which was wonderful. We have had the opportunity to see some of the other rentals that have been updated and the very old carpeting is gone. All in all it is a good rental that needs some updating.
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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne B.

Great location

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: The decorating is done so that this is really homey, beachy feeling. The beds are comfortable and the balcony looking to the ocean is just what you would want for a getaway. The picture depicts a recliner which we do not have, that addition would be wonderful. Seating space to relax would be enhanced.The carpet and flooring appears to be original and could use updating. The tack strips are coming through transitioning to the hall. As always Bender staff is very responsive to any calls.
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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne B.

Great Location lovely decorating

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: The location is wonderful with the attached deck. The decoration is warm and welcoming, overall pretty clean.It could use some updating with the floors, there were some edges the carpet had worn and we could feel the tacks. The picture shows a recliner but there was not one in the unit. Also the dressers were minimal. One tall one and one small one for both bedrooms. It would be a nice addition to have drawer space available. As always Gulf Shores is a wonderful location and Benders is very accommodating. Hoping to be back next year for sure.
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly U.

Love the Sandpiper

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: Thank goodness for Bender! No matter how big/small the request is they take care of it! Does this unit need a bit of updating, Yes it does. Did we have a great time despite, yes we did! The cleaning crew could be more detailed or even once a month do a major clean. We pay good money for the cleaning it should be better.The pool, the beach, the other renters made our trip so enjoyable! We were able to grill out with multiple families or just by ourselves! The property was going through a major cleanup on the outside the week we were there.
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8/10 Good

Roxanne B.

Snow Bird

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, this location is wonderful. However, it could use a very thorough cleaning, vents, a new toilet seat and updating. Comparing to the other units that have new flooring, updated kitchens and showers instead of tubs this is definitely in need of some TLC. The deck is wonderful, the patio furniture is very nice, but it would be beneficial to remove the swing to allow for utilizing the space. The carpet definitely needs replacing. There was the recliner that was added, very nice to kick back. All in all I would consider renting again.
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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne B.

Great View

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: As a snowbird this has been a nice location. The decor is warm and inviting. Missing is having at least one recliner. The chairs are ok, but to lean back for a quick nap would be great. Also a good review of the cupboards would be good. Over time supplies accumulated and there are about 50 plates and duplicate utensils. I didn’t count the plates but all the extras take up precious space. These things are only suggestions because I am planning to book for next year. Because of our lengthy stay i would be ok organizing a few of those things. I would put the extras in a box for owner review.
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8/10 Good

Christopher K B.

We Love this Unit

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: We have been trying to get this unit for years and finally got it. The view is phenomenal. The inside of the unit is comfortable. The carpet has needed to be replaced from what I could tell for years now. It’s worn, thin, and looks dirty. The flatscreen in the living room is small and outdated. Everything else was great. The only issue we had with our stay is the neighboring Bender property “Caribbean”. They are evidently a pet friendly location and all day, all night, we had dogs barking, howling, whining, whimpering on their balconies. Loud enough to where it would wake us up at night and in the mornings. We have rented this unit again for next year and hope we don’t have to deal with the noisy animals next door.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Sandpiper 8A - Our Fall Gettaway

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: It was wonderful staying so near the beach The living room view right out onto the sand and the waves was awesome Two bedrooms with two baths is perfect for two couples
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4/10 Poor

A guest from Mobile, AL

Price is finally too much to justify

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed at the Sandpiper (and in this specific room) for years. We love it -- but due to price increases, this will likely be the last year we stay. Don't get us wrong -- location and staff are great -- but for the amount of updates/upgrades/amenities available -- the price increases over the past few years have, in our opinion, been unjustified. The building is starting to get a bit outdated, elevator is problematic, cleaning crew is passable at best -- there's always something left undone or not quite clean (dishes were horrible). 8A, one of the more expensive rooms, is WAY too outdated for the price being charged. For the price being paid, there are better options out there.
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6/10 Okay

Christopher K B.

Great View, great location, way overpriced. WAY overpriced.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rates keep jumping every single year and have now surpassed the price for two, plus airfare to all-inclusive to Aruba. I love the unit and its location, but the furniture is broken, outdated, dirty, black mold around the doorway out to the patio, mold on the mattress cover, sheets were stained and filthy. The location is great and very convenient to the pool and beach and the views are awesome, but this unit is WAY overpriced for the value. For $4k+ for 7 days, that place should look like a King Suite at the Hilton, but, it looks like a very old apartment with some fresh paint and flooring in the kitchen and living room. I’ve rented this unit for years but because of the price going up higher and higher, I doubt I will rent after next year. It’s just too much for what little value and the dirtiness that you get. You pay for the view and that’s pretty much it.
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10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Great Location for a Very Relaxing Vacation

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: Overall, the property is terrific. The appliances in the kitchen need to be updated. A dehumidifier is needed in the condo. Would recommend a dustpan for the amount of sand that accumulates over the week. The location of the property is ideal for beachgoers. The beach is very pretty. Will most likely return to Sandpiper!
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly U.

The view is Incredible!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 were so happy with all the updates on 8A! We will be returning in 2024! The morning coffee and sunsets on the back porch are incredible! The staff at Bender bend over backwards to help with anything you need. The cleaning crew for the units could do more, I think they get rushed and miss things. Please, please get a new couch.
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10/10 Excellent

Tammie W.

Beautiful location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Enjoyed seeing the dolphins right off shore in the mornings. Easy access to the pool on beach. Great location!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy V.

Family Vacation 2023

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: Great vacation! We stay every other year and this year was great! Condo was updated and clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher K B.

Our Favorite Unit

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: The upgrades that were made were nice. The furniture is pretty outdated though. The only downside is the price. The price of the unit keeps going up year after year. It has now reached a price point to where it’s only a few hundred less than an all inclusive vacation in Aruba. They may end up pricing us out of returning if it continues to rise and surpass $4k a week.