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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 213500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Seaside stay .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 - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬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 Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.

Sea Urchins, South Unit
1300 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Everyone loves the new Sea Urchins! :-)

Snowbird/long term rental pricing available.

5BR 5BA. Gulf view. Private pool (per side). Across W Beach from the beach. Nice place...for less! Accommodates 21, or 42 with both sides!

This listing is for ONE side of this 2x5 bedroom duplex. Sea Urchins has a sweet private pool for each side, and the gulf is directly across the road. There s nothing standing between you and the water except West Beach Blvd, and then you come back home for your own private dip in the pool! AND, you get to the beach, crossing the road, at a CROSSWALK right at the corner of our property. Easy...

Sea Urchins is across from the 12th street public beach access so there is no home across from our house and no need to wander through private property to reach a beach access point! It's just about perfect for folks who want to save a bit but be just about "right on the beach"!

Each side of the duplex is a 5 bedroom and 5 bath unit. All homes start on the "2nd" or main floor, as every home in the beach area is "on stilts" by code, so living space starts on the second level.

2nd Floor, BR 1: King + Twin Bunk, en suite bathroom
(note, this bedroom's bath also serves as a common bath for the living room, through a separate entrance)
3rd Floor, South BR 2: King, en suite bathroom
3rd Floor, Middle BR 3: Queen + Twin Bunk, bath directly across hall
3rd Floor, Middle BR 4: Bunk Room, sleeping up to 7! Twin over Full Bunk (1+2) + Full over Full Bunk (2+2), second bath directly across hall
3rd Floor, North BR 5: King, en suite bath

There is also a 2nd Floor Living Room QSS in case you need extra space.

Please note that although the 3rd floor middle bedrooms do not have en suite baths, they CAN be completely treated as private to the bedrooms across from them. That is, eac h bedroom can have its own "private" bath since its a one to one, bedroom to bath mix!

3500 square feet of living space, is professionally decorated, makes extensive use of tile and crown molding, and includes granite kitchen countertops and much more. Each unit has a master suite.

For both sides, see our Sea Urchins North & South listing. One side perfect for your group? Check out our Sea Urchins North or Sea Urchins South listings for the individual units.

Electronics abound in these homes: excellent mesh wifi internet, smart TVs populate these stylish, yet comfortable, units. EACH unit has TWO refrigerators. If you haven't stayed in a vacation home with these extras, you'll find out what you've been missing and never want to stay somewhere without them! From kid's drinks to adult beverages to lots of leftover shrimp, having the extra space is a must for the well-seasoned travelers.

Because of high demand during the summer season, the units are available for full week stays only: in the end, though, don't you really deserve a whole week of rest, relaxation, and fun!

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, 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, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

Sea Urchins, South Unit https://vrbo.com/1777118 5BR
Sea Urchins, North Unit https://vrbo.com/1647477 5BR

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 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
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

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

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 are allowed on site
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 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. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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318287

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.2 mi (70-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and 3.5 mi (7-min drive) from Orange Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JA H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn O., Abita Springs, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Home

Home was very clean, and had all the amenities we needed. We were very comfortable and were able to spread out. The location couldn't have been more perfect, since it is directly across the public beach access. We We lived
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Excellent place to stay, location was private however close enough to get around. Everything was clean, and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

We had a great time! The location is amazing! The beach is steps away from the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a wonderful family vacation!

There is not much to say at all in the negative but here are some positives that my family expressed to me over the course of the week: 1)location was great. Easy access to the beach. 2)The home is huge and easily accommodated our family of 8. 3)The overall condition of the home was very good. 4)We enjoyed having all the kitchen necessities including two refrigerators was great. 5)we loved the private pool. 6)Having enough bathrooms for everyone was terrific. 7)Good storage 8)We liked to at all the bedrooms each had access to the balcony. 9)We loved the each of the larger bedrooms had king beds. 10)The balcony space above the pool is fantastic. 11)The homes lighting is natural and bright. 12)Having a shower and hose under the home is very useful. 13)Plenty of parking for so many cars with room to spare. 14)Having a partial view of the gulf was great. 15)The AC is great 16)The variety of outdoor seating is amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for our family get-away

This property is in a great location. Not too far from restaurants/stores but not right on top of them. And it’s right across from the beach access so it really is just as good as beach front for less $$$. The pool is worth its weight in gold. While we were there there was a red flag one day and purple flags all week so having a pool as backup when the water was too rough or there were too many jellies was amazing. Important to note however; I wouldn’t count on the pull-out sofa as one of your beds because that sofa is old and squeaky (it was really the only thing that needed replaced) and just wasn’t comfortable enough for any of my kids to sleep on for a week so we shuffled around and made it work. Overall I would stay here again because this house was perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Fred D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

95% positive, one big negative. The house was great, the private pool was great, and the entrance to the public beach was right across the street. A market was located a block or so away, and grocery and drug stores were just a couple of miles away on 59 or a little farther in Orange Beach. Parking can be an issue. Sand and gravel run from the pool down into the street making it unclear where the property ends and the public line begins and cars pull in up to the pool wall almost every day leaving their cars there for hours. One of our cars was blocked in under the house for hours, and when I called bama beach houses for help, they said there was nothing they could do. Something as simple as parking curbs, landscape fencing, and proper signage would go a long way toward fixing this problem. I loved the house, hated the parking issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B., Wheaton, il

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Relax with Family

Property was clean, plenty of room for our family. Everyone had their own space. Right across the street from the beach, our own pool and far enough away from crowds to be relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break 2024

Easy to check in but we have stayed at many rentals and prefer more of the basics supplied in home. Great spot
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness

About our stay.

Everything was good until we had a cockroach come out of the love seat. You could use some lights on the fans above the dining room tables. The toilet upstairs toward the gulf would not always shut off. We loved the place.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Allyson S.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT VACAY RENTAL

We had the best time on our family vacation. This house was the perfect fit for the 20 of us. It was the perfect location from the beach and even from other activities in Gulf Shores. The only downside of this house was it had lots of ants. I don't know if this is a normal thing for the specific area or if the property isn't like deep cleaned regularly. They mostly lived around the rugs and on the first level. We made sure to have all the food cleaned up to limit the number of ants coming out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location!

We had an amazing time at Rick's home. The house was perfecr foe our family and lots of extra beds. The pool was amazing and we spent everyday there after the beach. Access to the beach was right across the street and took only a minute to get to the white sands. My only feedback was having more towels a available. But we had a great time at the house and made lots of memories. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation 23

We absolutely loved the location and home. We will definitely be returning and hope to book with Mr. Rick again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

This house was fantastic! We had 17 people staying ranging from 5 years old to 68. We all had plenty of space and the house was very clean. We didn't cook much but from what I could tell there were plenty of utensils, pots and pans, plates, cups, etc. The distance to the ocean is very doable and the pool area is wonderful! We would love to stay in this house again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our group

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a giant living/gathering area (both inside and out), a short crosswalk to the beach and a private full-sized pool = a week full of giggles, laughter and family fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

wanda w.

Highly recommend

We enjoyed the location and the house greatly. We would book the house for any future vacations we may make in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place to stay.

We had a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice beach house with great beach access. Parking was very easy

Great stay. Would book again. Management responded quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Family trip for my mother-in law’s birthday! We loved the place and location was great! The kids loved the pool. Right across the street from the beach and walkway! Would definitely rent this place again! Hope to go back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth O.

Liked: Cleanliness

House location was perfect! The decks had recently been updated and were great.

House location was perfect! The decks had recently been updated and were great. House was equipped with what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness

wow, it was great...

All the family enjoyed it from 2 year old to 58 year old.. we had full house. Plenty of room, well kept, great access to beach. Pool was great, two fridges was great. Plenty of parking space. Over all a 10.... We plan to go again... Could use a safety gate for stairs leading to pool. One gate on side balcony to divide the two houses...
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

Wonderful week on the beach with family. We had 15 in our group & never felt cramped. The decks & pool were great. Our grandkids loved plating in the pool & access to the beach is excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for big groups!

Amazing stay! House was super clean and more than accommodating for our group of 6 adults and 10 kids. We had an issue with one of the bathroom drains which was addressed right away. Awesome having beach access right across the street. Private pool was such a great amenity. Company had someone clean the pool and take care of the trash. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curt G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Appreciated the cleanliness of the property and proximity to the beach. Photos do not do the home justice. Hope to stay here again in the near future. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Great location!

This rental has a great location right across from the walkway to the beach! Rooms were large and fit ten with room to spare. Refrigerators were dirty on the outside and tiles were cracked, and one couch really needed to be replaced, but overall it is a great place for the cost! Locals did tell us that it is known in the neighborhood as the party house (probably due to the cost) but as a family we enjoyed it a ton and will be back for sure!!! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021