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

Beachfront vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach

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8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 26

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

On the beach.With a stay at this well-placed vacation home, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gulf State Park. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 21 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 31 min drive - 28.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 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 (shared with South BR, private access from both rooms)
4th Floor Middle North BR: Queen, bath in hallway next to room, not specifically shared with another room
4th Floor North BR: 2 Queen + Twin Bunk with en suite bath

All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms EXCEPT the 4th Floor Middle North 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
Sea Monster East & West https://www.vrbo.com/4296594?dateless=true 16 BR (2x8BR)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.9 mi (69-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Gulf Shores.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robbie S., New Albany, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Big house with big bedrooms, and kitchen. Beach view was amazing. Close restaurants were great. Nice to have 2 refrigerators and dishwashers. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home right on the beach, well stocked and amazing host!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody and Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy D., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness

Unkel Family Reunion

Great family reunion type property. You have privacy anytime you want or mingle areas as desired. Great pool and nice beach access. Lots of balcony space on all three living levels! We booked East and West again for next year before departing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for our large group. The kids (big and small) loved the pool. Enough bedrooms and common areas for everyone to feel comfortable. Location and beach can’t be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shanna W.

Excellent location

The star of this property is the great on beach location, the nice pool and all the space. Units that could fit our group of 24 is limited and this house had plenty of room. 2 frig and 2 dishwasher was clutch for our big group. However, for the price point the unit is a bit beat up and tired. Lots of scuffs, paint scraped off on all cabinets, door latches loose or broke, jacuzzi tub out of order, kitchen dishes was not well stocked. It appears alot of things have walked off with past renters and not replaced which was a bummer for our group that cooked all meals in house. We did have a leak from an upstairs tub into the kitchen ceiling as the area was already patched this didnt appear a new issue, however the property manager was very responsive with a plumber out later that day. Overall good property I would stay at again but at the luxury price it needs a refresh and some serious updating.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken K., Mountain Home

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home & location for extended family vacation

My wife & I, our six kids, their spouses and grandkids enjoyed a wonderful week at sea monster. This is a great property that is very spacious, well-maintained and well equipped. We felt the price was reasonable for what we received. We have absolutely no complaints and have reserved it for the same time next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wheeler Family Reunion

Great layout, but be ready to climb stairs to the bedrooms. Beautiful view of the beach. The kids loved the pool! When we arrived we were told the A/C was broken BUT they had a crew on it! They replaced the entire A/C unit that took about 3 hours. They were very "on it". I had alot of questions pre trip and they were always very timely and responsive. I would recommend this House, especially for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malarie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house for a large group

We had 25 people in our group ranging from 18 months-75 years. This house was perfect for us! It is much more spacious than most places I have stayed so we never felt crowded. The bedrooms are large and had space for a pack and play and blow up mattress for the young ones and enough room that luggage wasn’t taking over. It was clean. The beach is right outside the door so we could come and go as we pleased. We loved being able to leave our beach things downstairs too. There is a few minor repairs I would have liked to see taken care of but nothing that prevented us from enjoying our stay. We loved the Sea Monster!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lori R.

Sea Monster Aug 2023

The location of this house was amazing. It accommodated our group of 21 with no problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach House

We had a great time. Everything was very clean, plenty of towels, and pots and pans. Having 2 refrigerators was perfect, especially since we stayed over Thanksgiving and had lots of leftovers. We would recommend the Sea Monster for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, perfect for big families!

We had a wonderful stay at Sea Monster East! We had 18 people in my extended family come from all over the country to stay. The house was comfortable, clean and set up perfectly for large families! Beach access was super close, and the pool was big and clean! Will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ella M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Beach

Great….
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week!

We had a great time at Sea Monster East. We had a total of 17 people and we had plenty of room. The best things were the two full size refrigerators and two dishwashers. Although this was a duplex we had no problems sharing the pool area with our neighbors and the beach was not crowded at all. Would definitely recommend this house to large groups. The stairs might be a problem for groups of older people but it was fine for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Terrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Booking and payments easy to handle

We were a family of 18 from age 86 to age 12. It was great, but stairs got to be a little tuff. Overalls great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time relaxing!

We had a great time staying at the Sea Monster! Rick was very quick and prompt to respond and help out when we had some issues. House was clean and the view of the beach was amazing! Location is close to anything you need from basic groceries, liquor shops, bait shops, fishing pier, many dinning options, bars, outlet shopping mall, and entertainment like go cart racing and mini golf.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was good

We have more detailed feedback which I will email to the owner. Too much for this space
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views- lots of space for everyone and loved the pool for kids!

We had an amazing trip and loved the property. The view and location was perfect. Loved having a pool to take kids to play as well. We had plenty of room and made lots of great memories. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt S., Texarkana, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for big family!

We had great grandparents, grandparents, adult children and grandkids. This place was perfect. We loved the pool and quick access to the beach! I would suggest bringing baby gates if you have small children due to the different floors and stairs. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021