Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20.
Shells, East Unit 1420 West Beach
6BR 7BA. West Beach Blvd Duplex. Pool. Large balcony patios! Easy beach access. Great deal. Nice place!
Brand new paint for an updated style inside on both sides! Looking great!!
This listing is for the East side unit. Shells, East! 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.
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
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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.
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Property # 3515612vb
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 by the sea. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf.
The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 5 min drive
The Catch - 4 min drive
Pink Pony Pub - 6 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 5 min drive
Picnic Beach - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20.?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. on 1 Aug 2026 start from AU$696, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful property! We had the best time! Proximity to the beach was very convenient.
Paula R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shannon H.
25 July 2025
Awesome family trip
Very easy to get to the beach and then relax in the pool later. Close to other activities and restaurants. We took the kids to the waterpark and loved it.
Great place to stay and can hold large families. The host is very responsive and fabulous to work with. Will definitely book with them again when we are ready to head back to the beach!
Jeannie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2024
🤗 Oh... thank you so much! I truly appreciate the warm fuzzy, and am so glad you all had a wonderful time in my home. Please don't hesitate to reach out directly to me anytime if you have suggestions, need to lock in a return trip, however I can help! Thanks again! 🙏
This house was perfect for our large group! The house had everything we needed and was a very short walk to the beach. The location was close to everything and the pool was great!
Molly D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Yay! Thanks so much Molly! Glad you had a super time in my Shells. Don't hesitate to poke me directly when ready to rock a return, or if you have any suggestions. Here for you, as is Bama Beach Houses! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cindy B.
29 Aug 2024
Great stay in the east side of Shells
We really enjoyed our week. The house had the best air we have stayed in. Bama Beach Houses was awesome and is a part of the reason we would rent from you again.
Cindy B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dawn S.
18 Aug 2024
East side of Shells Summer 2024
We absolutely loved our stay. House was perfect!!
Dawn S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pamela B.
12 Feb 2024
Shells East for Thanksgiving
The place was great. We had a blast.
Pamela B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey B.
9 Jan 2024
Plenty of space inside, great communication & perfect location.
Plenty of space inside, great communication & perfect location.
We had a great family vacation here! We really enjoyed the large spaces in the house where we could gather as a family. The amount of bathrooms was great with every bedroom having one. The house is very close to the beach, but the walk through the sand over the dune to the ocean was a little difficult for some older members of our family. Other than that, the ocean was beautiful and the beach was not crowded at all.
Jill L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
🤗 Yay! Thank you so much for staying in our home and for the super nice warm fuzzy review of your family vacay time there! So glad you all loved Shells, the private baths, and so much more! Ready to come back?! 😉
We had a great family vacation! Shells East is in a great location. The beach access is perfect. The house is nice.
Scott P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
😊 Thanks Scott! Glad you all had a great time! Don't see anything negative in the review, and no communication during the stay, so if you could shoot me a direct note, I'll reach out too, to let me know where that other little star went, so we can get him back with his buddies! Thanks again! 🙏
Everything was real nice only would have liked more walk in shower in more of the bathrooms. Nice walk to the beach only took about 4 minutes. Would stay there again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Super! Thank you so much for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! Happy to hear you had a wonderful time and you would love to stay here at Shells again! Appreciate the desire for more walk in showers. We have the combo tubs and it would wreck out nice value price-point to totally remove those and make them walk-ins.. plus... some folks like the tubs for infants or personal preference. A balancing act for sure. Thanks again, and please don't hesitate to reach out directly if you have any other suggestions, and when ready to lock in the return trip to Shells! 🙏🙏🙏
Overall a wonderful place with plenty of room for our family of 16 to spread out and enjoy the beach. Everyone loved having their own bathrooms and two refrigerators was a game changer. Wish there was a pantry of some kind, so all of our dry food didn’t have to sit out on the counter all week, and there were a few maintenance issues we’ll share privately that kept me from giving this a perfect 5 stars, but nothing that would keep us from coming back.
Julie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2025
🥰 Yay! Thanks so much for the thoughtful 4⭐️ review! 🎉 I’m thrilled the east side of our super comfy and value-oriented 2x6 BR Shells gave your crew of 16 plenty of room—and yes, private baths TWO fridges are vacation gold. 🙌
I appreciate you sharing those small maintenance notes privately—we’re on it. While minor, we understand they can still shape your overall perception, and we want every stay to be perfect! 👍 If you have any other suggestions for our home, even things to add or upgrade to enhance your already awesome experience for next time, please let us know!
We’d love to welcome you back for more Gulf Shores beach days! 🌊☀️ Dates fill fast. Reach out when ready!
This was a Great property! We went with a group of close friends and had the best time, close to everything and enjoyed being right across from the beach. Will definitely be back
Christy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
🙏 Thank you SO much for the super nice review Christy! I very much appreciate it, and you and the gang staying in our home--glad you all had a wonderful time, and loved Shells! Reach out directly when ready to return. Happy to host you all again, and help out with anything you may need.... more beach time with friends is always a good thing! 🏖️😎👍
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer J.
9 Jan 2024
Great house!
Great house! It was perfect for our large group and we loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom. We loved the convenience of having a pool or walking across the street to the beach.
Jennifer J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
9 Jan 2024
Great trip!
We had a very nice time at Shells. The pool was big and got a lot of use! The beach access right across the street was very convenient versus walking to the public beach access. All in all, it was a great trip!!
Mark D.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked everything about the property but they need new mattresses they were way too soft
Catherine
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bart H.
9 Jan 2024
Work retreat
We needed a place to stay for a month or so while we opened up a new restaurant. This house met our needs....plenty of bedrooms, baths and space for everyone.
Bart H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
9 Jan 2024
Awesome!
Really nice place at a great price! We had an awesome time. Thank you!
We needed a place to stay for a month or so while we opened up a new restaurant. This house met our needs....plenty of bedrooms, baths and space for everyone.
Bart H.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks Bart! I hope the restaurant is doing well! I mentioned it to my folks in law. We missed being able to stop by during our spring break trip to the Gulf! Never left West Beach during our high school-gymnastics shortened trip! Next time! Reach out if you guys need a 'retreat' in the future! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephen T.
8 Apr 2024
Amazing time, and as advertised!
We had an absolute amazing time. Everything was as advertised on the website and in great condition. Thank you for allowing us to use your place for the week and hopefully we will be able to book again with you in the future.
Stephen T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Allison H.
5 Feb 2024
Great for large families!
We have a large family and had plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed the pool and the large decks. It was very easy to access the beach. There were grills left by previous renters so we took advantage!
Allison H.
About the host
Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy
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