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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

8 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 26

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    3 min walk
  • West Beach
    2 min drive
  • Hangout Music Fest
    3 min drive
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    9 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

4th Floor Middle North BR

1 Queen Bed

4th Floor North BR

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

SMW 2nd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

SMW 3rd Floor Middle BR

1 King Bed

SMW 3rd Floor North BR

1 King Bed

SMW 3rd Floor South BR

1 King Bed

SMW 4th Floor Middle South BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

SMW 4th Floor South BR

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

SME 2nd Floor Common Bath

Toilet

SME 2nd North BR Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

SME 3rd Floor Middle BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

SME 3rd Floor North BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

SME 3rd Floor South BR Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

SME 4th Floor Middle Common Bath

Toilet · Shower only

SME 4th Floor North BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

SME 4th Floor South BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!

Sea Monster, East Unit
1217 West Beach Blvd

8BR 7.5BA Beachfront duplex side. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! Sleeps 26, or up to 52 in both sides!

Big is beautiful! Sea Monster is a “monster” as in BIG, but she's certainly not ugly! And the location!? Can't be beat. Close to everything, especially the beach! Right out your back door, with the only thing between you and the water being sand... and well, more water... because your own pool, private to the duplex is right there too! Plus... this home is right across from Waves Grocery, ice cream, seafood and a great bar and grill! Location. Location. Location.

This listing is for the East side unit, Sea Monster, East! You can also rent the other side, or both together as a 2x8 bedroom place. Like having a 16 bedroom but with two of almost everything: kitchens, living rooms, more! Well, FOUR of some things since each side has TWO refrigerators! When renting both sides, guests may unlock the connecting door on the main level for easy access between the two sides without going up and down the stairs from the main entries.

It is perfect for those larger get togethers: plenty of space to be together but plenty of your own space too!

Sea Monster is a duplex with 8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths on each side! It sleeps up to 26, or 52 if you take both sides. Each side has the following:

2nd Floor (Main) North BR: King
3rd Floor South BR: King
3rd Floor Middle BR: King
3rd Floor North BR: King
4th Floor South BR: King
4th Floor Middle South BR: 2 x Twin Bunks
4th Floor Middle North BR: Queen
4th Floor North BR: 2 Queen + Twin Bunk

All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms EXCEPT the 4th Floor Middle BR. Note, there are not separate bathrooms if using the Living Room or Lounge QSS so bath use would be with adjacent rooms. Additionally, the bunk room can either use the adjacent (en suite, separate entrance with the south bedroom) OR the common bath on that level.

Main Level Living Room QSS
3rd Floor Living Rm QSS

TWO REFRIGERATORS
Yes, two per side. Because... you need a lot of space for shrimp and beverages!

POOL? You bet!
BIG outdoor pool (shared only between the two sides). 30x16x3-5' rectangular bit of beachfront bliss!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 6 cars per side. More if you park under then home and stack carefully. Just share nice with the neighbors!

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 > 100Mb 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, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, 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 drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

No smoking please. No pets.

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.

Sea Monster East https://vrbo.com/1992138 8BR
Sea Monster West https://www.vrbo.com/3483307 8BR

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
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 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 - 3 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! 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 and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alycia B.

Everything went great
Everything went great [🙏 Thank you. Reach out if you need anything! 😎]
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
We had a great time at the property! Perfect location! It was clean and spacious and lots of bathrooms. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn P.

Great return trip to Sea Monster East
Our stay was great. No issues that I recall. The beach was wonderful and it seemed as though there were fewer people at the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn P.

Great return trip to Sea Monster East
Our stay was great. No issues that I recall. The beach was wonderful and it seemed as though there were fewer people at the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn P.

Great return trip to Sea Monster East
Our stay was great. No issues that I recall. The beach was wonderful and it seemed as though there were fewer people at the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn P.

Great return trip to Sea Monster East
Our stay was great. No issues that I recall. The beach was wonderful and it seemed as though there were fewer people at the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Sea Monster vacation
We have loved staying here this week & we're looking at booking here again next year. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

SC M.

Sea Monster East
Our stay was good. We enjoyed the house and location very much!!

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of great space
We enjoyed every minute at Sea Monster East!! It was extra clean and neat when we arrived. Loved having 2 fridges and dishwashers! Plenty of beds and baths for our group of 13. Hope to go back!!❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fahrney/Beck Family Vacation
Sea Monster East exceeded our expectations. The house was more spacious than we expected. The bedrooms were large and comfortable. Having two dishwashers and refrigerators really helped with us having 20 people there. The pool was clean and access to the beach was easy with young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
I can't recommend this place enough! We had a group of 20 all ages and this house made it easy to spread out but also easy to sit and hang out too! Highly recommend! It was spotless and easy to get to. ALSO THE VIEW was absolutely breathtaking!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Another great Thanksgiving trip to Sea Monster
Stayed at Sea Monster for Thanksgiving. Another great stay! My family has booked with Bama Beach Houses for the last few years. It has been a great experience and the communication is outstanding. We will continue to use them. They have been much better then past booking agencies. I prefer to use a company where I can talk to people.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Loved Sea Monster!! Would def stay again!
It was wonderful! We loved the house!
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

2023 Fall trip
Can't wait for next year! Please help me set up the longer stay. Loved the neighbors by the way and hope we can be together again!
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Loved Sea Monster
Our group loved the condo. Plenty of room and perfect location. We'll definitely be back in future summers to come. Thanks again!
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10/10 Excellent

Marge M.

The place was excellent and we enjoyed everything... we had a great time!
The place was excellent and we enjoyed everything... we had a great time!
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10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Perfect!
The house was great and worked out perfect for us. They boys had a great time and played some good baseball. The weather was much better than what we would have had if we stayed in Oklahoma. We didn't have any issues or problems and we appreciate your hospitality.
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10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

Beautiful home! Great maintenance people too.
Your duplex was Beautiful. Very clean and very well stocked. I thank you for such quick maintenance on the water leak. The men were so nice and cleaned up what mess they made. I know for one this could of happened to anyone so I was not upset about the leak. Thank You for allowing us the time in your Beautiful home!
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Yet another great year at Sea Monster 😎
😎😎😎
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10/10 Excellent

timothy w.

Everyone said they would come back again if we could.
I surveyed my four adult children who were with us and this is our shared assessment: The location was perfect. Right on the beach. No schlepping little kids who need a bathroom break across a busy street. Beautiful views of the Gulf. Restaurant, take out seafood shop and ice cream shop barely 3 minutes away. The pool was perfect. For all those occasions when you can't or don't want to go into the Gulf. We liked the house. Plenty of space. Two dishwashers, two refrigerators and two coffee pots? Brilliant!! The clothes washer and dryer was a plus. The space upstairs was plenty. We could shoo the kids upstairs to a playroom if the adults wanted more quiet. Everyone said they would come back again if we could.
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10/10 Excellent

Rita D.

Perfect location, and very well maintained!
We really have enjoyed our stay in your house. It's the perfect location, and very well maintained! We have visited Gulf Shores for the month of February and then again, one or two weeks during spring break for several years and hope to continue this plan.
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Sea Monster is the best
Another great long term fall stay for us! We so love being here at Sea Monster in Sept and Oct. Thank you so much for having us!
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

We had a great stay
Overall the stay way really good. The house fit our large group perfect. There was plenty of towels and location was perfect. The size and rooms were great. The kids loved the pool. We had a great stay. The guy who cleaned the pool did a great job also.
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Another great trip to Sea Monster
Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

toni b., Biloxi Ms

Great stay in Sea Monster!
We had a great time. Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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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.

What makes this property unique

Really big! Great price point. LOTS of King beds. Great location! Walk across street for food, ice cream, seafood, and bar and grill. Never leave! Big! Beachfront. Large pool.

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