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

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Sandpiper 8A Private Deck off Master Bedroom
Sandpiper 8A Private Deck off Master Bedroom
Sandpiper 8A Private Deck Overlooking the Gulf
Sandpiper 8A Floor Plan
Sandpiper Complex Layout

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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.
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.2 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
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬2 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 5 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper 8A ~ Swing on your Private Balcony ~ Bender Vacation Rentals on 13 May 2025 start from NZ$1,030.99, including 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?

Checkout 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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Gulf State Park. West Beach and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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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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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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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.

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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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.
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8/10 Good

Larry L.

My "go to" place in Gulf Shores is getting a little "tired".

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: I have been a regular renter of unit 8A, off and on for many years at the Sandpiper on W Beach Blvd. While I am extremely happy with the property, the management, the location, etc., the unit hasn't had an update...ever. It is very tired looking and has some issues that have caused me to decide to start using a different unit going forward. It has been a long run but I do not see the logic in continuing to pay for this particular unit when others are freshly updated and dont have the issues. So long, 8A...hello 16B!
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8/10 Good

A guest from Louisville, Ky

Unit A8 at Sandpiper Gulf Shores ALABAMA

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Beautiful view was the best part. Furniture very dirty,Carpet was so bad, should be ripped out. Very outdated compared to all the other units we visited We Had 34 other couples at the same time. They have all been updated with Furniture and tabkes. The Table and chairs were very dirty, cushions on chairs are all stained.
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6/10 Okay

paul c.

Okay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Okay
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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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6/10 Okay

Desperately Needs Updating and Repairs

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed at the Sandpiper many times and always have a great time. The location is great and the Bender Realty staff are top notch -- however, 8A is in desperate need of updates by the owner of the condo. Other condos in the same complex have been updated over the years, but it seems like the owners of 8A just don't care. The carpet is torn in several places, there is an old door mat covering tack strips in the hallways, there is visible mold/mildew in the A/C vents and the unit itself is just dated and rundown. We had 3 other parties with us who all stayed in different units and their units were far superior. My parents stayed in a room that was priced exactly the same as ours, and there's was immaculate. I'm not sure how Bender/Sandpiper can keep charging a premium prices for 8A in the shape that it is in.
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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

Stay at the Sandpiper

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: Our stay was very enjoyable. The unit was comfortable; and although the kitchen had more than enough dishes, pans and utensils, it was very hodgepodge. It took up space that could otherwise been used for storage.
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8/10 Good

Hoosiers at The Sandpiper

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 place to stay and the staff at Bender Reality is very courteous.
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10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

Fantastic Thanksgiving Stay

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: We so enjoyed our time at Sandpiper for Thanksgiving! The rental was well furnished, comfortable, and fantastic access to the beach. The porch swing was a great way to spend our mornings and evenings. The bedrooms were comfortable and provided ample space for our family. We would definitely recommend working with Bender Vacation Rentals and plan to come back to Gulf Shores for Thanksgiving holidays again!
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8/10 Good

gulf getaway

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: We loved staying in 8A the view was great and easy to get in and out from the beach. The couch really needs to be replaced, it is worn and uncomfortable but everything else was fine
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10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Sandpiper 8A ....a Condo with a view

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: Love it. Awesome view and great condo and fellow guests. Condo was clean and well stocked. Everything worked, plenty of room, and nice furnishings. Rented for next Jan. and Feb. Only complaints....Would have loved sunning by pool and hopefully next year Mother Nature will cooperate. Benders are super and are just a phone call away for assistance. Thank you Benders and "Wally's" family. Sandpiper 8A made for a wonderful home away from home. See you next year. Carla and Emmett
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Perfect

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: Although weather was uncooperative...we enjoyed our stay at 8a!
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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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10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Enjoyed

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: Enjoyed as usual

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