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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 21325 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

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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

Pets not 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
318287

About the neighborhood

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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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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

Robyn O.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kenneth N.

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

Fantastic place to stay.

We had a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

George S.

We had great time and loved the place

We had great time and loved the place

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Great place!

We loved it here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

melanie g.

Great trip!

We had a great time and the weather was fabulous!

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

Fabulous stay, again! Lots of upgrades!

Sea Urchin was Fabulous! You did lots of upgrades and they were certainly noticeable! The weather and water were about the best we have ever had! Thanks so much and I'm sure we will see you next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Amazing location! Very clean.

Amazing location! The house was exactly as described and very clean. being across the street from the beach entry was so nice! Richard was helpful and responsive and we hope to book again next summer!
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10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Traverse City, MI

Wonderful!

Would love to stay in Sea Urchin again. It was wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ariana D.

Loved Sea Urchins

Stayed in the south side of Sea Urchins. Great place to stay with a large group. It's right across from the beach and is in a convenient location. We would love to return to this house again! Bama Beach Houses was very easy to work with, helpful and informative!

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

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

Aric S.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

Sea Urchin South

Great stay! Already re-booked for next year! Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Sea Urchins South

We had a great vacation! Loved all the updates/renovations, etc to Sea Urchins South. Can't wait for next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Niki A.

Amazing!

The house was absolutely amazing! One of the best vacation homes we have stayed in. The view of the ocean/walk to beach is top notch when you aren't staying by oceanfront. We really felt like we were ocean front. Really we had no complaints!

10/10 Excellent

wanda w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

We love sea urchins

We had a great time as always. Whoever is cleaning now did a great job it was a clean as we had seen in a long time. We love the place![😎 Yay! Thanks Jay! Reach out with any suggestions, or if you need help setting up that return trip! So very much appreciate you all and the many years you've made memories in our home!]
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10/10 Excellent

sabrina w., evansville,in

Exactly what we needed!

Everything was perfect. The house was large and roomy. Exactly what we needed. Location, spot on.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

The people at Bama Beach Houses are always very responsive.

We have rented through several places in Gulf Shores and the people at Bama Beach Houses are always very responsive. They also care about your experience and are open to suggestions about their property. We have really enjoyed renting from them over the last several years.

10/10 Excellent

Beth O.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

Sea Urchin South

We had a wonderful time. Thank you!