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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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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 - 19 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 34 min drive - 29.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬4 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

Summer 2026 is ALMOST GONE and 2027 is filling up REAL FAST! Still looking for 2026? Contact us ASAP.

Don't forget, peak season is in swing and during peak season, we book Saturday to Saturday. So, if you're looking and don't see any availability, check to see if your stay duration falls under those parameters as that usually is the problem :) But, as always, feel free to reach out as we are always happy to help!

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

VIRTUAL TOUR!
Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies? Check out our virtual tour. Specific questions about layout? Other stuff? Get the "insiders tour!" and see it all for yourself!

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=B6RUMjqtevA

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. 58 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home right on the beach, well stocked and amazing host!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbie S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Fred T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loran W.

Sea Monster = PERFECT!

It was PERFECT!!! Plenty of room and so convenient. Thank you very much!
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Loved Sea Monster!! Would def stay again!

It was wonderful! We loved the house!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SC M.

Sea Monster East

Our stay was good. We enjoyed the house and location very much!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Sea Monster East

Everything was awesome. We love that house. That was our 2nd time staying in it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dareia P.

Great stay! Clean. Perfect for the trip.

GREAT STAY 10/10 !! Booking here whenever i'm in the area [🤗 Thank you! Happy to have you anytime too! 🙏]
Verified

8/10 Good

Tommy D.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody and Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

toni b.

Great stay in Sea Monster!

We had a great time. Thank you!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Wonderful Week!

We had a really wonderful week with my husband's family in Sea Monster East.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

We love Sea Monster

As you can see, we keep booking for our Thanksgiving--we love it. We look forward to coming again. I will touch base about arrival next year when we get closer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Another great trip to Sea Monster

Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Family fun

Great place for large family or a friends group. Owners are very engaged with email communication and making sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020