Large Family Home in a Quiet Neighborhood | Close to Beach, Restaurants, Boat Rentals, + Activities | Up to $450 in Savings for Daily Activities

Welcome to Sandbag Castle! This spacious 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home brings you a mix of everything you want most for a family vacation: plenty of space, a quiet neighborhood, room for kids to play, and limited crowds; but it’s still close to beaches, restaurants, walking trails, and more! You + your family will enjoy peaceful mornings, adventure-filled afternoons, and relaxing evenings all vacation long with this serene home base.

★ABOUT THE HOME★
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, here are some basic need-to-knows about this home:
✔ 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms for up to 8 adults + 2 kids
✔ Free parking for up to 4 cars
✔ Quiet neighborhood
✔ Quick 6-minute drive to the beach
✔ Walking distance to 3 great restaurants
✔ Close to biking trails, walking trails, boat rentals, a business center, and a community center with a gym and pickleball courts
✔ Gorgeous view overlooking Perdido Pass Bridge + Cotton Bayou
✔ Five days of household essentials are included in the home (laundry detergent, soaps, lotion, shower toiletries, coffee, tea, and other essentials)
✔ Free Parking for up to 4 Cars. BOATS and TRAILERS are strictly prohibited on the premises

★ON-SITE FREE PARKING FOR UP TO 4 CARS★
One of our favorite perks of this home? Plenty of parking, and no late-night worrying that you might wake up to a boot on your car.

You’ll have plenty of room to park 4 cars between the driveway and the street, and no parking permits are required.

★LIVING ROOM OPEN TO KITCHEN AND DINING AREA★
This breezy living room is the perfect central conversation spot. Plan the day’s adventures, sip coffee, watch the kids put on their best musical yet, or unwind after a long day of exploring walking trails and lounging on the beach.
✔ Balcony access
✔ Couch + accent chair seating for 7
✔ TV
✔ Open to kitchen + dining area

★SPACIOUS PORCH WITH ROCKING CHAIRS, COTTON BAYOU VIEW★
We can already see you having a late-night gab sesh on this porch, which comes complete with rocking chairs and a beautiful view of Perdido Pass Bridge + Cotton Bayou! It’s the perfect spot to start your morning, end your night, and debrief about your vacation adventures. Plus, kids will have plenty of room to run out all of their leftover energy before bedtime.
✔ Elevated balcony off of living room
✔ 5 rocking chairs
✔ 3 still chairs
✔ View of Perdido Pass Bridge + Cotton Bayou

★COVERED GALLERY SPACE WITH BBQ AREA + PICNIC TABLE★
Itching to bust out those grilling skills? Downstairs, you’ll find a grill, extra seating, a picnic table, and lots of room to let kids run around in the grass.
✔ BBQ grill
✔ Covered seating
✔ Picnic table
✔ Extra chairs

★LARGE KITCHEN COUNTERS★
This large countertop is the perfect gathering spot to dig into a hot lowcountry boil or break out the chopping boards for an all-hands-on-deck beach sandwich prep session. With a huge fridge to boot, you’ll be able to store everyone’s favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for easy access all vacation long.
✔ Bar with seating for 3
✔ Dining table with seating for 6
✔ Pantry
✔ Blender
✔ Coffee maker + full coffee bar
✔ Cookware
✔ Dishes/silverware/cooking utensils
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Refrigerator + ice maker
✔ Microwave
✔ Stovetop + oven
✔ Toaster oven
✔ Stemware

★4 BEDROOMS FOR UP TO 8 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN★
Take your pick from one of four airy, comfy bedrooms–all ready to give you high-quality vacation beauty rest! Kid-sized bunk beds and a pack-n-play are included in this home for any little guests you might be bringing along.
✔ Pack-N-Play with soft mattress included for infants
✔ Bedroom 1: King bed, ensuite bathroom, TV
✔ Bedroom 2: King bed, ensuite bathroom. TV, private deck access (no seating, no stairs on this deck)
✔ Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds, TV, back deck access (seating, stairs to ground)
✔ Bedroom 4: 2 twin beds, 2 small bunk beds, TV, ensuite bathroom
✔ Room-darkening shades

★4 FULL BATHROOMS, 3 ENSUITES★
With 4 full bathrooms (3 of which are ensuites to their associated bedrooms), there’s no risk of having everybody bump elbows or wait in line for showers. You’ve got plenty of space to spread out, shower off, bathe the kids, and get ready for a day full of adventure!
✔ Bathroom 1: Ensuite to king room, shower/tub combo, double vanity
✔ Bathroom 2: Ensuite to king room, shower/tub combo, single vanity
✔ Bathroom 3: Shower/tub combo, single vanity, access from hallway
✔ Bathroom 4: Ensuite to 2 twin/2 bunk bedroom, shower, long single vanity
✔ 5 days of bathroom essentials (shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.)
✔ Hair dryer

★NEARBY BUSINESS CENTER AT ORANGE BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY★
We hope you don’t have too much work on your mind while you’re visiting, but if you need a quiet spot to send a few emails, focus on a writing project, or just get a little more quiet, the Orange Beach Public Library is just a few skips away!

★NEARBY COMMUNITY CENTER WITH PICKLEBALL COURT, FITNESS AREA★
The Orange Beach Community Center is just an 8-minute drive away. Stop by and pick up a $10 day pass for a quick pump at the gym, a game of pickleball, or a fitness class during your stay!

★FIVE DAYS OF HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS★
We know you need more than a half-full soap pump and one roll of toilet paper for your stay. All Grand Welcome Orange Beach + Perdido Key rental homes come thoroughly stocked with a 5-day supply of:
✔ Dishwasher pods
✔ Paper towels
✔ Toilet paper
✔ Basic toiletries
✔ Laundry detergent
✔ Hand soap
…and all of those little things you shouldn’t have to think about while you’re on vacation.

★COFFEE + TEA BARS IN EVERY HOME★
Speaking of “household essentials,” every Grand Welcome Orange Beach + Perdido Key vacation home comes with a fully-stocked coffee and tea bar with several flavors and varieties to choose from:
✔ Tea + honey? Check.
✔ Hot chocolate? Check.
✔ Medium roast, black? You got it.
✔ Decaf, precisely 1.83 tablespoons of creamer, ⅛ teaspoon of Splenda, stirred for 37 seconds, and topped with one ice cube? Go for it.

★GUEST ACCESS★
This is a private home that’s all yours during your stay!

This home is raised on stilts and is accessible via stairs. There is no elevator in this home.

You’ll let yourself in using a key from a lockbox at the home. We’ll send you the lockbox code with your check-in details before your check-in time.

★UP TO $450 IN FREE ACTIVITIES DAILY*★
Grand Welcome partners with local activity providers to bring exciting deals on local activities to all of our guests!

For each day of your vacation, you’ll get one free ticket for activities like jet ski rentals, golf, cruises, wildlife tours, fishing trips, visits to the zoo, and more. Were you and your bestie hoping to try parasailing together? Boom! One of you is getting in for free now. Will you use the extra cash to splurge on a helicopter tour, or treat yourself to a sunset sailing cruise after dinner?

After you book this home, you’ll get a message with all of the deets on what’s available during your vacation and how to cash in on those free tickets!

*Unused tickets expire daily. Free tickets apply to one entry only; additional guests will pay full price. Seasonal or sold-out activities may not be available during your stay. Free tickets are not available for stays of 28 days or longer. Participation in activities is not required.

★OUR FAVORITE PLACES TO VISIT IN ORANGE BEACH + PERDIDO KEY★
✔ Cotton Bayou beach access: The closest beach to this home is at Cotton Bayou, which is just about a 6-minute drive away!
✔ Happy Harbor Marina: Just a 4-minute walk from this home, Happy Harbor Marina offers boat rentals and dolphin cruises to help you add some extra adventure to your itinerary.
✔ Walking paths: If you’re hoping to peep some local wildlife, we recommend taking the 10-minute drive to Gulf State Park, where you can access the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trails–perfect for biking, walking, and working up a sweat before lounging the evening away.
✔ Tacky Jack’s Restaurant: A quick 5-minute walk away, Tacky Jack’s is a local fave that serves up breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Casual dining vibes (complete with a great water view) make it a great spot for a relaxed vacation meal!
✔ Gym + fitness classes at the Orange Beach Community Center: With a $10 day pass, you can visit the community center for a quick gym sesh, some one-on-one basketball, or a pickleball game–perfect for surprise rainy days!

Quick lists:
♛ ACCESSIBLE ON FOOT:
✔ Tacky Jack’s Restaurant - 5 minutes
✔ Shipp’s Dockside Grill - 5 minutes
✔ Southern Rose Dolphin Cruises - 5 minutes

♛ ACCESSIBLE BY CAR:
✔ Cotton Bayou beach access - 6 minutes
✔ Orange Beach History Museum - 7 minutes
✔ Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar - 7 minutes
✔ The Undertow Bar & Grill - 7 minutes
✔ Orange Beach Community Center - 8 minutes
✔ Orange Beach Public Library - 8 minutes
✔ Zeke’s Restaurant - 8 minutes
✔ The Shrimp Basket - 8 minutes
✔ The Gulf Restaurant - 10 minutes
✔ Sunset & “Crab Grab” Kayak Tours - 12 minutes

★WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN ORANGE BEACH + PERDIDO KEY THIS SUMMER★
We know you already have “visit the beach” on your summer vacation itinerary–and with our local white sands and great vibes, visiting the beach is a must! If you’re looking for a little something else to add to your vacation agenda, here are a few local happenings that we definitely recommend:

✔ Shark Fest 2026: Explore collections of shark bones and teeth, get up close and personal with rays in the touch tank, and hear what experts have to say about shark conservation at this one-of-a-kind event. From face painting to educational crafts to in-depth live shark dissections, there’s something here for every marine enthusiast!
➤ Cost: $5 per attendee; free parking
➤ When: June 25-27
➤ Where: Gulf State Park Pier, 20115 State Highway 135, Gulf Shores

✔ Flora-Bama 4th of July Party: There’s no party like a Flora-Bama party, and with live music and beachfront fireworks, the 4th of July party is no exception! Treat yourself to a Bushwhacker, celebrate with a few rounds of oysters, and settle in for a nice long night of dancing + celebrating.
➤ Cost: Free to attend; purchase your own food + drinks
➤ When: July 4 (fireworks start at 9pm)
➤ Where: The Flora-Bama Lounge + Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola

✔ 4th of July at The Wharf: It’s always hoppin’ at The Wharf, but on the 4th of July, the usual festivities get turned up a notch. Starting at 5pm, you’ll find kids’ activities, fireworks, light-up palm trees, a drone show, and a SPECTRA laser light show. As always, nearby restaurants and shops will keep your group entertained all night!
➤ Cost: Free admission + parking; some activities may cost up to $10
➤ When: July 4 (fireworks + light shows start at 9pm)
➤ Where: The Wharf, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach

✔ Blue Marlin Grand Championship of the Gulf: Famously known as “The Greatest Show in Sportsfishing,” this extravaganza showcases some of the biggest + most impressive catches you can find this side of the Mississippi. While you’re waiting for weigh-ins to begin at The Wharf, you can grab a sweet treat at Kilwins, enjoy a patio dinner at Villaggio, or get some serious shopping done!
➤ Cost: Free to spectate
➤ When: Free-to-spectate events on July 17 + 18
➤ Where: The Wharf Marina, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach

✔ Navy Blue Angels Practice: Now through October, you might catch a glimpse of the Blue Angels zooming through the sky! That’s enough to add a lot of excitement to any trip, but if you really want to get the full experience, we recommend a day trip out to the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola. On select days of the year, open bleacher seating is available for visitors to get a special look at a 55-minute practice session.
➤ Cost: Free
➤ When: Select dates from March-October
➤ Where: National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd, Pensacola

★GETTING AROUND★
We recommend arriving to your vacation home by car and having a personal or rented vehicle present to help you get around the area.

Some rideshare services may be available on demand, depending on availability. Ask us about shuttle, ferry, and party bus rental options, too!

★More travelers can now reliably fly into the Orange Beach area!★

As of 2026, Allegiant Airlines offers nonstop flights from the below cities right into Gulf Shores International Airport:

Appleton / Green Bay, WI (ATW)
Belleville, IL / St. Louis, MO (BLV)
Cincinnati, OH (CVG)
Des Moines, IA (DSM)
Great Smoky Mountains / Knoxville, TN (TYS)
Huntsville, AL (HSV)
Kansas City, MO (MCI)
Louisville, KY (SDF)
Nashville, TN (BNA)
Northwest Arkansas / Bentonville, AR (XNA)
Oklahoma City, OK (OKC)
Omaha, NE (OMA)
Springfield / Branson, MO (SGF)

Flights are also available into Pensacola International Airport (about 40 miles from Orange Beach) and Mobile Regional Airport (about 70 miles from Orange Beach) from other U.S. cities.

★INTERACTION WITH GUESTS★
If you have any questions or concerns during your stay, we’ll be on standby via phone, text, or your booking channel’s app. Expect a swift response so you can get back to enjoying your vacation!

★CLEANING & SANITIZATION★
While you’re on vacation, the last thing you want to do is worry about extra chores. All of our homes are thoroughly vacuumed, mopped, and cleaned after each stay, and we don’t skimp on the details. Our team sanitizes every nook and cranny, right down to the light switches and TV remotes. Dive into fresh linens, soak in freshly-scrubbed tubs, and enjoy sand-free floors from the moment your vacation begins!

★ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE WAIVER★
We understand that accidents happen! A small fee will be included in all reservations to help account for spills, cracks, and other small accidents. If something breaks or gets stained during your stay, please let us know prior to checkout to avoid any additional fees and to help us ensure that your home is properly tidied up before the next guest arrives.

★NO SMOKING INSIDE★
We don’t want to totally rain on your parade, but we do need to ask that you refrain from smoking and vaping while you’re inside the home. Any evidence of smoking or vaping will result in additional charges for odor removal or furniture cleaning.

★NO PARTIES OR EVENTS★
We ask that you treat our home with the same care as you would your own. Please do not invite unauthorized guests or host large parties or events during your stay.

★HOSTED BY GRAND WELCOME ORANGE BEACH & PERDIDO KEY★
If your dates aren’t available for this home, check out our other rentals around Orange Beach and Perdido Key! We invite you to browse our host profile or listings page, or reach out to us directly so we can help you plan your vacation. We can’t wait to welcome you!