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Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.

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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationGulf Shores Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationHangout Music Fest5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaterville USA6 min drive
  • AirportPensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

Shells East 3rd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

Shells West 2nd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

Shells West 3rd Floor Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Shells West 3rd Floor South Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Shells West 4th Floor North Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Shells West 4th Floor South Bedroom

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms

Shells West 2nd Floor Common Area Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells West 2nd Floor North BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells West 3rd Floor Middle BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells West 3rd Floor North BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells West 3rd Floor South BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells West 4th Floor North BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells West 4th Floor South BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.

Shells, West Unit
1422 West Beach

6BR 7BA. West Beach Blvd Duplex. Pool. Large balcony patios! Easy beach access. Great deal. Nice place!

2024-01. Flash Summer 2024 Deal. Vacation like is 2019! Save $1500 or more. Be one of the first 2 to book this great place and you will be priced at 2019 pricing! Pre-pandemic deal as we take over managing these two great beachfront places! Pricing will ALREADY reflect this deal, and you can see it as a line item discount on the book now page. Act fast!

This listing is for the West side unit. Shells, West! Each side is a private unit with 6 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and more. No sharing. You CAN also rent the other side, or both together: two of almost everything: kitchens, living rooms, more! When renting both sides, guests may unlock the connecting doors to allow for access between the two sides near the kitchens without going up and down the stairs from the main entries.

Brand new paint for an updated style inside on both sides for 2023! Looking great!!

Looking for an incredibly nice, upscale home to house a large group of people but you'd like to save a few dollars in the deal? The Shells duplex has 6 bedrooms on each side, balconies on two levels, ocean views from the south side rooms, a living room, and a lounge room.

Each side of Shells has the following sleeping arrangements:

Main Floor North BR: King
3rd Floor South BR: 2 Queens
3rd Floor Middle BR: Queen
3rd Floor North BR: King
4th Floor South BR: King
4th Floor North BR: Queen and Triple Bunk (twin over full)

Main Living Room: QSS
Main Floor Bonus Room: QSS

ALL bedrooms have private, en suite bathrooms.

Shells is located on the north side of West Beach Boulevard, across the street from the beach and you can see the beach!

EASY DEEDED BEACH ACCES
You have beach access and a large pool for the guests of Shells. We aren't talking about blocks to reach the beach, it's right across the street, you have access to the beach by using the private walk way next to one of our homes at 1433 W. Beach Blvd! 465 ft walk to the beach!

TWO REFRIGERATORS
Two? Per side? Yes two. Because you won't want to stay somewhere without an extra fridge once you have had them.

POOL
Big. Private to the two sides of the duplex: no sharing with other places nearby. The pool is open all year. It's a big rectangle, 33x17x3-5'. Lounge chairs are provided around the pool.

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!

PARKING
There is available onsite , offstreet, parking for at least 6 midsize vehicles if you use space under the home and stack well. In duplex units, please be neighborly about this.

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, GRILLS 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 both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends at many locations. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Approval in a duplex location, especially for peak weeks, generally is only available for guests renting both sides of the duplex. Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

That's it! We think you'll have a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

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

Shells East https://www.vrbo.com/3515612 6BR
Shells West https://vrbo.com/1978023 6BR

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Outdoor space

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out 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 - 4 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Hangout - 5 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner - 5 min drive
  • Pink Pony Pub - 6 min drive
  • De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 5 min drive
  • Burger King - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

M K.

Everyone had a great time
Had a great time down in Gulf Shores with no problems at your home. The house was spacious and loved the balcony. Thank you for letting us book this house. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mollie C.

Spring break
We had a wonderful time. Thank you so much for allowing us to rent your nice home. I would suggest updating the photos for the house--Shells is way better than the photos and we loved the all white bedding too. The pool was so nice and the beach very easy to get to for us. Thank you again for having us!
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda V.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Labor Day at Shells West
We really enjoyed our time in Gulf Shores. We had our entire family of 20 and had plenty of room for everyone. It was close to the beach and stores that we needed. The only problem we had is the bedroom with the two queen beds was too hot. We went and purchased a stand fan that helped a lot. We also enjoyed having two refrigerators because we do cook all our meals at the house. The pool was a great hit with the kids and it was nice to only share it with the other side.
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10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Great!
All was great. AL Power rewarded us with a four hour outage one evening, but they had a new transformer up quickly. House was great for our crew of 20. It's hard for us to schedule this far in advance, but when we do plan our next trip, Shells will be a strong possibility for our destination. Thanks so much for the hospitality!

10/10 Excellent

debbie k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
vacation
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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!

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. Shells is a big place with lots of extras and a great value! It is beachview, so not nearly as expensive as beachfront. But it is just on the North side of West Beach Blvd, and has private deeded access to the beach right across the street at our Wits End home. No hassling with finding your way to the beach!

What makes this property unique

BIG POOL. Large balconies for hanging out and watching the world go by. Multiple master bedrooms per side. Beachview price with dedicated beach access across the street.

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English

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