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Wits End East Living Room 2nd Floor Deck and Walkover
Wits End, East. 1433 West Beach Blvd.
Wits End East.
Wits End East & West Entryway
Wits End East 1st Floor Beach Access with Walkover above

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Wits End East 2nd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

Wits End East 3rd Floor Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Wits End East 3rd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

Wits End East 3rd Floor South Bedroom

1 King Bed

Wits End East 4th Floor North Bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Wits End East 4th Floor South Bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

6 bathrooms

Wits End East 2nd Floor North Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End East 3rd Floor Hollywood Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End East 3rd Floor South Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End East 4th Floor North Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End East 4th Floor South Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End East Common Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!

Wits End, East Unit.
1433 West Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL 36542

6BR 6BA. Beachfront. Pool. Multiple master suites. Big balconies. Big views. Big beach! This listing is for the East side unit. Also check out Wits End West and Wits End East & West (the whole thing!)

Check out the awesome beach walkover we put in. Walk out the main level living room, onto the deck, and over the walkover!

Relaxation awaits you at this fabulous beachside duplex. Each side of this beach home has 6 bedrooms and 6 baths, including 2 master suites.

2nd Floor North Bedroom, King with ensuite bath
2nd Floor Living Room. QSS
2nd Floor Den/Lounge, QSS

3rd Floor South Bedroom, King with ensuite bath
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom, Queen, with ensuite bath (shared with North BR)
3rd Floor North Bedroom, King, with ensuite bath (shared with Middle BR)

4th Floor South Bedroom, 2 Queens + Twin over Full Bunk with ensuite bath
4th Floor North Bedroom, 2 Queens + Bunk with ensuite bath

TWO REFRIGERATORS
Two? Per side? Yes two. Because you won't want to stay somewhere without an extra fridge once you have had them.

HEATABLE POOL
Private to the two sides of the duplex: no sharing with other places nearby. The pool is open all year. It's a big rectangle, 22x16x3-5' Rectangle. Lounge chairs are provided around the pool. Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps, and the same temp Disney uses for its pools!) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge (varies by season and with gas market price, has been $60-85 per night, just inquire, and must be for length of stay (this is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.

​​​​​​​Heatable pools in beach homes and duplexes are VERY RARE along the gulf. If a place doesn't mention it, it does NOT have one! Grab one with one while they last!

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 250Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though!

PARKING
There is available onsite, offstreet, parking for at least 6 midsize vehicles (per side), more if you stack well. In duplex units, please be neighborly about this.

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, GRILLS ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends at many locations. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Approval in a duplex location, especially for peak weeks, generally is only available for guests renting both sides of the duplex. Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

Wits End East https://vrbo.com/1778004 6BR
Wits End West https://vrbo.com/1778067 6BR

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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 holiday home is near theme parks and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! have a pool?

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

Is Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

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

Senior Trip

Wonderful trip! We had a great combination of beach time and entertainment! Already booked my next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris H.

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

Family getaway

This was our third year in a row taking family trip after Christmas, we enjoyed the area & the house met all of our needs and more, the views & the porches were excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie h.

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

Witt’s end

Had a wonderful stay with our family, the bedrooms and view were amazing. Right on the beach as well. Well equipped with plates and dishes. My only complaint would be that we paid for the pool to be heated and it was not. It was supposed to be 85 degrees, but we felt it was not. While it did not bother the kids I have a special needs daughter which is why we paid to have it heated. The neighbors were kind and respectful. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Highly recommend!

My family of 14 had an amazing stay here! More than enough room for everyone, right on the beach and the hosts were excellent to communicate with! Highly recommend! [🤗 Yay! Thanks Maria! Glad you and the entire crew had a fantastic time at Wits End. Poke me or mgt co BamaBeachHouses if you have any suggestions, or when ready to set up the return! Thanks again! 🙏]
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10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Great stay at Wits End

Beautiful, roomy house right on the beach!! WiFi was spotty…that's our only complaint.[Hi Dana! Thanks for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star review! Happy to hear everything was perfect for you! I am sorry to hear you had some sort of issue with the wifi. I wish you had reached out about that as I installed that, with a very nice multinode wifi mesh network, so it really is a solid network, with coverage throughout the home, unlike many where there is a single wifi access point. I would have been happy to trouble shoot. Also possible with the storms that mediacom had some outages, but those usually mean a complete loss of signal, though sometimes a quick modem and eero router reset can flush out sporadic ones! Anyway, next time if you have any issues, shoot the mgt co (Bama Beach Houses) or me a note/text/platform communication and we can take a look. Again, really glad you all had a fantastic time, and I would be happy to host you all again anytime! Ty! 🙏]

10/10 Excellent

don c.

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

Loved it

The house was just great for us. Top assets were: Shaded pool in August and it worked all week, Very comfortable mattresses, Six bathrooms!, SHORT walk to the surf with half of it on that great boardwalk that made wagon runs so much easier, Two refrigerators, And finally, you actually had enough silverware, dishes, cookware and appliances for the large capacity of the house (that’s the first time that happened for us in years of vacation rentals). Re the management company, the contact I had with them was to compliment them on how clean the house was and how smooth check-in went, meaning the door code arrived in time, it worked, and the house was indeed ready. I called them to report a broken shelf rail in the refrigerator. They quickly offered to send someone to fix it but I carry duct tape and that held it for the week. They dropped off some tasty chocolates for the inconvenience, nice touch. So that's it. All good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Wits End East

The house was as shown on the listing. The boardwalk to the beach was great. We had someone check to see if we needed anything and told them a broom and had one within the hour. I would highly recommend this house property .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CONSTANCE G.

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

Best Beach house in Gulf Shores

I just can’t say enough about this amazing beach house. We have stayed in Beach Houses for years and this is by far, the best one we’ve ever stayed in. We had a big family vacation that included ages 22 through 81. The house is set up perfectly with clean and comfortable rooms on every floor. The mattresses were soft and comfortable. There was a thermostat on each floor. The convenience of two refrigerators and a washer and dryer was Great. The accessibility of the beach was so amazing due to the wooden walkway and short distance to the ocean. It was never crowded in front of the beach house even in July. It was nice to have a pool on the ground floor near the parking area. The 6 bathrooms were convenient and clean and large enough for our big group. We had a great time relaxing by the ocean, cooking, playing games and watching movies. Our pups loved it too! The owners were easy to communicate with and extremely helpful. This was definitely a 10 out of a 10 experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anna s.

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

Great Memorial Day trip!!

The property was perfect for our annual trip- 3 families with friends (15 total). The house was a cute classic beach vibe, clean, and we had enough room to park 5 cars and our boat on our side of the duplex. The boardwalk to the beach was AMAZING 👏👏👏 after many summers of having to drive/walk over the hot asphalt to get to beach access this was so convenient!! The hosts were very responsive and even proactive in checking in with us and making sure we had all of the info we needed regarding the city rules, renting chairs, etc. we had a blast and would 10/10 recommend this house ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Amazing trip for the kids--hope to be back next year!

The trip was amazing we always enjoy brining the kids to gulf shores. The house was amazing the kids loved the board walk to the beach and the access. We couldn't have asked for a better week. The house was so nice, it accommodated all of our needs. Experience and house was amazing. Hopefully we can book again next year when we bring kids back for their trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob D.

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

Great family house!

Great stay for our family. Location was great and house was very clean and as advertised. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayleigh B.

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

Perfect beach house!

The house was nice, the boardwalk to the beach was our favorite part. With 2 toddlers it made it super easy to access the beach. Any issues we had were promptly taken care of by property manager (Haleigh), she was sweet and helpful with everything! I will say the photos on VRBO are a bit outdated, and beware there are A LOT of stairs, but other than that no complaints! We plan to book again with Bama Beach Houses for our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

D M.

Wits End

Great time. No issues. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Will definitely be booking again!

We recently stayed at Wits End East and had a great time! There were 19 of us total and the place was very spacious and clean. The pool kept the littles entertained when we were ready to get out of the sun for a bit. There was a lot of things to do nearby and many places to eat. Our host, Richard, was very prompt and helpful and was able to accomodate our furry friends. One of the absolute best trips we have taken! We will definitely be booking again!
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

House was amazing!

The house was amazing. We had our family vacation, there was 12 of use, and there was plenty of room. The living areas got a little crowded when we were all in there, but that was expected with the large group. There was more than enough room for sleeping. The walkout to the Beach was so helpful with the smaller children. Everything was wonderful! We can't wait to book next years trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Another great stay

It was another great stay. We stayed in Wits End. It was a beautiful place. Very spacious. We did Sundancer last year. I think I may have liked it a little better since it has the pool in the sun vs under the house but the shady pool was nice for the kids! The hot water heater was out when we got there for the top floor. I contacted the company through the text number the next morning. They quickly responded and had someone there that day to check it and was replaced on the following day Tuesday. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

Wits End could not have been more perfect!

It could not have been more perfect. Your house was beautiful and perfectly appointed. It accommodated us 3 "older" ladies and the 4 kids, whom I think bed hopped throughout the week. Everybody had their own space which was perfect. The closeness to the shuttle pick up for Hang out for them could not have been more convenient. They would've had to walk otherwise, mom was on vacation too! Loved your recommendation for food, too. It was all delicious!
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

It was wonderful. We had a great time

It was wonderful. We had a great time
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley K.

The beach boardwalk rocked! We had a great time.

The beach boardwalk rocked! We had a great time. thank you again for hosting us! I can't wait to book again next year. So be on the lookout for another request from me!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Chuck F.

Great long term stay!

Snowbirds, that us! We stayed here December to the start of March. It was perfect for us, and our neighbors were great too. This is our second year here, and we have stayed in Bama Beach Houses homes many more than that. Always great. Hope to be back next year, health permitting. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Phoeba R.

Loved the place. Some issues, but Rick was awesome!

We won't ever rent with someone else if we don't have to. Rick was so helpful and generous with us when my son had some issues. We loved the place and hope to be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Kadi V.

Awesome!

Owners very responsive and easy to work with. Loved the place. The beach is so nice and the walkover is super convenient to access. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

We had an awesome week!

We had an awesome week! The house is beautiful and the location and view are amazing... We had the best week and LOVED your house!!! Thank you so much!
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

Really enjoyed our vacation!

We really enjoyed our vacation - weather was great and the house was very accommodating. We stayed at Wits End about ten years ago and the added walk-over to the beach is amazing. The pool is still "cold" (but we enjoyed the privacy of our own space). We actually rented both sides (related parties).
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

We love the place.

We love the place.

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Rick Goldsworthy, Owner

Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!!

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

Why they chose this property

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf. Wits End is currently a great deal for its size. Why? Different management company for a long time, and then we took over just recently and have not (yet!) adjusted the pricing to match our other 6 BR units. Lots of updates last year, including the new beach walkover, and more updates planned over the winter 2019.

What makes this property unique

Right on the beach. Big. Great value. And a very cool new beach walkover, over the dunes, from the second floor. How cool is that??! Wits End was actually the first home we took several of our friends' and their families way back when the kids were in elementary school. In fact we went for shrimp festival, and it was a blast. My oldest caught a flounder, go figure!, with our family friend, and baseball coach, Paul. That was quite the sight flopping around. The fish, not our friend, or my son.... We couldn't make as many trips over the years, as the kids aged up and leaving school became harder, but Wits End always brings back fond memories of that great trip. Oh, and the shrimp, and beach, and more shrimp, and the little zoo that could, and more shrimp....

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