Sandpiper 5B ~ Family Retreat with Great Views ~Bender Vacation Rentals
About this condo rental
Sandpiper is a low density three story complex. Its 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, swimming pool and grilling areas give Sandpiper an ambiance all its own. It is a highly requested property and has the most repeat guests.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
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Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(51 Reviews)
5.0
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 loved the area with our condo right on the beach! We were close to restaurants and shopping centers. Our condo was nice and met our needs. The air did go out over night one night but it was repaired the next morning. We did think that the furniture could be updated but certainly are not complaining. The water in the kitchen never got hot so dishes were washed with cool water. The bedroom was roomy and the bed was comfortable. The agents at Bender Vacation Rentals were very helpful and personable which means a lot! Overall we had a great experience!
2.0
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than 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:
Not very pleased with the condo or amenities
3.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was 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:
Great visit with family. There need to be some upgrades and repairs in 5B. Better wWiFi and cable. Update TV. Especially in bedroom with single beds. Ice maker works but tray doesn’t fit. Digital lock needs replacing. The location was good. Nice view of beach. Property was fairly clean. Hall toilet was clogged when we arrived. I used the plunger to fix it. .
3.0
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 love the condo group location this is the second time at the same one! Our daughters and grands all come! The beds sleep terrible, we complained about the same thing last year!
5.0
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 had a wonderful time. The beach was so close to the condo. That’s important when you are bringing chairs, toys, coolers ,games and tents. We would definitely go back! Bender was wonderful to deal with too !
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 staying at the Sandpiper. Been going there for 30 years. Always great
3.0
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:
The overall stay was fine seeing it was done with 4 other families in other units. Our unit however had some issues that were handled efficiently to try and alleviate the problems by the staff at Bender. However, the microwave was out for the entire time due to it “dying” and though a counter top was provided from the first day, it kept blowing the circuit so we ended up not using it for much of anything. Thru the mgt. team, we were notified that the owner is buying a new unit but that won’t help us. The hot water was slow to come on but maybe that can be attributed to the many units in the property. Also, we had small roaches throughout the kitchen area into the living area. Additionally, the flapper on the toilet in the front continually had the chain drop under the rubber and make the toilet continuously run. Lastly, we thought the beds were uncomfortably hard and would recommend to anyone else to bring a foam mattress piece to help.
3.0
Great place with issues
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:
The overall stay was fine seeing it was done with 4 other families in other units. Our unit however had some issues that were handled efficiently to try and alleviate the problems by the staff at Bender. However, the microwave was out for the entire time due to it “dying” and though a counter top was provided from the first day, it kept blowing the circuit so we ended up not using it for much of anything. Thru the mgt. team, we were notified that the owner is buying a new unit but that won’t help us. The hot water was slow to come on but maybe that can be attributed to the many units in the property. Also, we had small roaches throughout the kitchen area into the living area. Additionally, the flapper on the toilet in the front continually had the chain drop under the rubber and make the toilet continuously run. Lastly, we thought the beds were uncomfortably hard and would recommend to anyone else to bring a foam mattress piece to help.
5.0
Cute Little Condo
My friends and I greatly enjoyed our stay in 5B. We loved being right on the water and we were within walking distance to everything we wanted to do. If we’re ever in the area again we’d absolutely stay again!
3.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was 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:
The condo itself was well equipped. It had more than enough room, and bathrooms, for two couples. The property was well maintained and the proximity to the beach was excellent. Although small, the pool was salt water and when it wasn't prime time was a great place to cool off and relax. The grill area was always a big draw. I was not a fan of the common balcony; too much traffic and little privacy. However, for friends I was with it was the draw. They like talking to lots of strangers. I will always prefer a private balcony.
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than 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 staff were great, the condo was better than we expected it to be! Greatvview of the beach. The pullout bed in the sofa was broken so one person had to sleep on the floor but we will definitely be coming back to the Sandpiper. Great rates, great experience. Thank you.
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
was happy overall, only thing bad is the drive to and from from St. Louis
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed in room 11b I believe. The room itself is very outdated. Carpet, furniture, kitchen cabinets showing a lot of wear and tear. Was disappointed in that for sure. Otherwise, the condo itself is nice. We like the large open decks and the pool.
5.0
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:
Condo was really nice enjoyed our stay . Could use some updates beds and tv
4.0
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:
i described our stay in a review a couple yrs ago as just like going home.we feel the same after this visit. we always stay in 5b, it is always clean and everything in good working order.bender staff was very friendly. property in general appeared well maintained. looking forward to our next visit
5.0
Sandpiper 5B
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 had a wonderful time and enjoyed the trip very much. Sandpiper is a great location. The only complaint that I might have would be the ceiling fans in the bed rooms make a lot of noise. However if you play hard enough during the day you can easily sleep through the noise.
5.0
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 really enjoyed our stay in your condo. The only complaint we had was that we could not get the TV's in both bedrooms to work. Everything else was good.
5.0
Great Time
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:
Easy, staff was very helpful. It was a very good stay. Only complaint I really had was certain kitchen things maybe could be there, like salt and pepper, coffee filters, dishwasher pods.
5.0
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:
Had a very relaxing vacation in a great condo with a gorgeous view. The management was superior. Only problem was glass topped tables and wall mirrors with two toddlers in tow.
5.0
Love 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:
I have stayed at the Sandpiper 4 times since June 2015. I absolutely love the Sandpiper. 5B was well maintained and taken care of. I would definitely stay in this unit again. The only complaint I have is that the unit needs better skillets.
5.0
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 a perfect location & setting. Hope to see you again next year!
5.0
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 the keyless emrty, washer and dryer machine a great plus. unit was clean with full kitchen. nice beach right outside with pool for evenings.
5.0
Great Beach Stay
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:
The condo was in excellent condition with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The pool is nicely located with a beach view that allows you to enjoy both experiences at once. Will definitely be back...
5.0
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 had a great time and very nice place off the beach. Staff is very helpful. Place was clean and not too crowded . Perfect options to either go to the beach or stay at the pool, or go back and forth between both. Will definitely reserve it again.
5.0
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 had a wonderful time. The view was perfect. Loved the place.
5.0
Phenominal
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 hadn't been on a vacation in years. My parents have come there for many years. It was everything we hoped for!!! We will be back.
5.0
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 had the best time ever. My grandsons enjoyed everything at the condo. we loved having the beach right outside our door. We saw dolphins every morning and one afternoon :). I wish there was a restroom by the pool....otherwise, it was heaven!!
5.0
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 very much enjoyed our stay at Sanpiper 5b. The condo was very clean and comfortable. We had to have one toilet repaired. Benders people and the repair people were very friendly and helpful.
5.0
Sanpiper
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:
Had a great relaxing vacation. Sandpiper Condos always a great place to stay. Bender Realty very professional and helpful.
4.0
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:
overall good stay. master bedroom ceiling fan has very noisy shaft bearing, unable to use. master toilet failed to shut off water frequently.
4.0
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:
Overall the Sandpiper was very nice. The only problems we had were stained towels,that they quickly replaced. Also there was a some sand falling onto our porch from the porch above us caused by kids bringing sandy beach toys up.
4.0
Gulf shores vacay
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great...easy to work with
3.0
We love gulf shores and the sandpiper
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
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 were very disappointed in the cleanliness of the condo. There were no blankets on the twin beds so I had to purchase some. The view was great.
4.0
Our say
Our condo was in a nice location. The parking was very tight so larger car/trucks took up a lot of space. The condo we had was a bit outdated. The beds really need to be replaced. The beds are very hard and uncomfortable. I was glad I packed extra wash clothes from home because there were only a few provided. I was taken back that we were given only a few rolls of toilet paper so one should make sure they bring some or they will have to purchase. The staff we spoke with were very nice and i would have to say we would go thru them again in the future.
5.0
great family spot
WE enjoyed our stay in 5B. The room was comfy and just what we needed for myself and teenage daughters. The Sandpiper is VERY family friendly - do not stay here if having little ones running around bothers you. Great location, easy check in and good communication with property managers. MY kids said the twin beds were a little uncomfortable and one of the shower drains was pretty slow but these were very minor details.
5.0
Amazing location
We loved the small cozy complex this condo is located at. All the rooms are angled so you can see the beach from the front door. The pool was well kept and tended to daily. We were unable to get in the ocean because of high tide so we spent a lot of time in the pool. Everything was clean and check in process was so easy. Can’t wait to come back!
5.0
Convenient, Clean, Close
When I had to make a sudden change of plans -- this gem was available. I prefer Gulf Shores since it is less dense than many neighboring locations. Sandpiper surprised and delighted with its very clean, comfortable interior and bedding, its warm and well-maintained pool and its convenient location to some favorite restaurants. Baggage carts were always handy. Security was active. The staff were very helpful and worked immediately to resolve one small issue on check-in. I always prefer low-rise developments and Sandpiper is only three floors. Beach service (Ike's) was also very accommodating. The gulf view (and ever-present comforting sound of waves) was always at our semi-private patio door. The walk to the beach was short and scenic, clean and well-maintained. I will return!
5.0
Gulf Shores Getaway
Location was excellent! The Sandpiper 5B was a wonderful condo. We walked in to the smell of cleanliness in every room. The unit was spotless! Kitchen was well equipped for our week’s stay. Everything was in working order and we enjoyed the relaxed beach vibes of this small property. No late night parties—just families and friendly folks we enjoyed visiting with. Property is well maintained and the booking and check-in was simple. We’ll definitely be back soon.
3.0
5B
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had to leave early due to injury
Other party left 2 days early due to hurricane
Carpet was really dirty
Other party left 2 days early due to hurricane
Carpet was really dirty
5.0
Sandpiper Never Fails
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:
Awesome place, especially for the price which equals great value. Everything worked as promised, we had no issues and we're looking forward to being back next year.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in West Beach?
The average price for a rental in West Beach is $339 per night. This rental is $181 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sandpiper 5B ~ Family Retreat with Great Views ~Bender Vacation Rentals. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sandpiper 5B ~ Family Retreat with Great Views ~Bender Vacation Rentals. Enjoy the water!
Is Sandpiper 5B ~ Family Retreat with Great Views ~Bender Vacation Rentals pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sandpiper 5B ~ Family Retreat with Great Views ~Bender Vacation Rentals?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, parking, and laundry.
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