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Sea Monster. 16 BR Beachfront. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!

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Living area
Pool
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
16 bedrooms15 bathroomsSleeps 52

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

16 bedrooms (sleeps 52)

15 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 11

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 12

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 13

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 14

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 15

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Sea Monster. 16 BR Beachfront. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!

Sea Monster East & West
1217 West Beach Blvd

16BR 15BA Beachfront duplex. This listing is for BOTH SIDES together! Connecting door in living room. Huge place, lots of space, lots of bedrooms and DOUBLE the living and kitchen areas--2 of everything (except refrigerators... you have FOUR of those total, 2 per side!).

2025-03-10 BRAND NEW LISTING ON VRBO. First 2 get a BIG discount that VRBO automagically applies (you will see it as a discount line on the book now page). Act fast!!!

Reviews? You Bet! Check out the links to our two sides of the home below, or on Bama Beach houses. 5 star place! You'll love Sea Monster!

Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! Sleeps up to 52 in both sides! Connecting door in main living room!

Big is beautiful! Sea Monster is a “monster” as in BIG, but she's certainly not ugly!

This lovely monstrosity is located directly on the gulf. 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:

2nd Floor (Main) North BR: King with en suite bath
3rd Floor South BR: King with en suite bath
3rd Floor Middle BR: King with en suite bath
3rd Floor North BR: King with ensuite bath (typically provides access to anyone in Living Room/QSS)
4th Floor South BR: King with ensuite bath (shared with bunk room, private access from both rooms)
4th Floor Middle South BR: 2 x Twin Bunks
4th Floor Middle North BR: Queen, bath off hallway
4th Floor North BR: 2 Queen + Twin Bunk en suite bath

Main Level Living Room QSS
3rd Floor Living Rm QSS

On the main floor of each side of the Sea Monster there is a large living room, dining room and fully equipped kitchen with adjacent half bath. That floor also has a master suite with private bath, including a jetted tub and separate shower. The second level has a bonus room with television and a sleeper sofa and access to a full bath. To the north of the bonus room is a bedroom with a shared bath. Another guest bedroom is located on the south side of the bonus room area with private full bath. There is also a master suite facing the gulf on the second level with a private master bath including a jetted tub and separate shower. This master bedroom also has a deck. Floor three has four guest bedrooms and three baths; one of which is a Hollywood bath shared by two of the bedrooms.

For both sides, see our Sea Monster East & West listing. One side perfect for your group? Check out our Sea Monster East and Sea Monster West listings for the individual units.

TWO Refrigerators, PER SIDE.
The home has 2 refrigerators (yes, that would be 4 fridges if you choose to stay in both sides: you can never have too much fridge space!). There are balconies on each level.

POOL? You bet!
BIG outdoor pool (shared only between the two sides, and with no one else). 30x16x3-5' rectangular bit of beachfront bliss!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 6 cars per side (2 under the side, 4 in front of the side). Good stackers can pull off more. Bad stackers? Well, not so much!

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 > 300Mb 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.

NEED MORE? I own 4 duplexes, side by side. Big crew? I got you covered. Shoot me a note!

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

Also available as single 8 bedroom units:
Sea Monster East https://vrbo.com/1992138
Sea Monster West https://www.vrbo.com/3483307

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
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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
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 - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Monster. 16 BR Beachfront. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sea Monster. 16 BR Beachfront. 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. 16 BR Beachfront. 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. 16 BR Beachfront. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Monster. 16 BR Beachfront. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Gulf State Park. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alicia T.

Another GREAT senior trip

Thanks for having us again!
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Gulf Shores fall retreat

Nice place! Highly recommend. [Thank you! Reach out if you have any suggestions about our home, need anything, or when ready to rock a return trip to Gulf Shores!]
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Fantastic! We will be back!

Thank you so much Rick and Susan for allowing us to converge on your home! Sea Monster was PERFECT for us. We had the best week, and we will definitely be back! LOVED being right across from the stores, and the beach was super nice too along with the big pool! :-)
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Another great trip!

Bama Beach Houses has been great! Loved Sea Monster. Smaller group next year some maybe Night Heron. We've loved all your places over the last 5 years! [👍 Thank you Sam! Let me know how I can assist with the return. Best wishes til we connect again!]
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10/10 Excellent

David W.

Spring break baseball trip

We rented both sides of Sea Monster for our spring break baseball trip for our team. It worked very well for us, was clean, nice, and convenient. Plenty of space for cars, and even our bus! Hope to come back next year. Thank you for having us.
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10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Loved Sea Monster

We booked both sides of Sea Monster. It was HUGE. Plenty of space for all of the extended family. We had the best time! And we already rebooked for next year! Thank you!
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8/10 Good

William F.

Wonderful spring break

We had a great time. Weather was cold but the home was fantastic! Thank you for having us! [😎 Glad you had a great time and thought our home was fantastic. I am bummed to lose a ⭐️ though and am wondering how we get the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ back together since I don't see anything negative about the stay, except the weather was not super awesome--wish we could control that! 😉 Thank you for staying in our place and for taking a moment to share your wonderful time there!]
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10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Team trip

Booked for our Winfield team. They had a great trip. Nice weather for the tournament too. Sea Monster was a great place. We are coming back next year to your even bigger Pearl since Sea Monster was already booked. I appreciate all you do for us. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Extended family Thanksgiving vacation

We had a wonderful time in Gulf Shores at the Sea Monster. Many of us felt this was one of, if not THE best, family vacation ever! The home was perfect for us with lots of room for everyone. we loved having two big sides (8 bedrooms each!) and with a connecting door. Having TWO living rooms and kitchens for Thanksgiving was so so nice for spreading things out. We travel around each year, but will definitely look to stay here again if we ever come back to Gulf Shores!
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Great time... again!

Our family had a great time again! We truly enjoy using the downstairs by the pool for talent show night, scavenger hunts, etc. We even rented Mama a "sand helper" - a wheelchair to go down to the beach for the first time in several years. So thank you for sharing your place with us! Blessings over you, your family and your business,
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10/10 Excellent

david J r.

everything was great as usual. thanks

everything was great as usual. thanks [Great! Glad to hear it. Let me know if any suggestions from any of the crew! Poke me if you need anything else with next year as well. Thanks again! 🙏]
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10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Perfect Senior Year Trip

Our school booked out annual Senior Class trip with you. The setup could not have been better. The duplex layout allowed us to have a "boys" and "girls" side, with easy separation, yet all in the same building and sharing with no one else. I believe I can speak for the whole staff and the seniors and say a big thank you for working with us and that we had a wonderful time. Thank you for making this happen!
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10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Corporate retreat

Sea Monster was perfect for our corporate retreat. No issues. Communication was superb too. We do this every two years, and will look at getting Sea Monster again and probably one of your others right next door. Thank you Rick! [😎 Always happy to have you all! Shoot me a note when ready to lock in the return. As you know Sea Monster and the others go early for the Labor Day weekend! Thanks so much!]
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Another great year! And thank you!

We had another great year at Sea Monster. I think this was our 10TH trip! Amazing! I wanted to let you know how much I truly appreciate you all for making each year more special than the last. This year, I cannot express how thankful we are than you were so kind to honor our 'special request' to add grab bars to the one bathroom for Mama. That was above and beyond! [😊 You are quite welcome. Always! Best wishes to you and the whole crew! See you next year!]

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