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Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20.

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Living area
Exterior
Pool
Pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

Shells East 2nd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

Shells East 3rd Floor Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Shells East 3rd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

Shells East 3rd Floor South Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Shells East 4th Floor North Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Shells East 4th Floor South Bedroom

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms

Shells East 2nd Floor Common Area Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells East 2nd Floor North BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells East 3rd Floor North BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells East 3rd Floor South BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells East 4th Floor North BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells East 4th Floor South BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shells East 3rd Floor Middle BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.
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.

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 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. Make sure you get close to 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 - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 66 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
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬4 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.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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. Gulf State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyra P.

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

College spring break trip

Had such an amazing week here! Perfect to walk to the beach and everyone had their own bed!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie B.

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

Great stay and even better host!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

East side of Shells Summer 2024

We absolutely loved our stay. House was perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

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

Shells East

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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Madeline P.

Everything was great!

We had a wonderful time at Shells. It was really nice and was very clean. We were there with three of our four kids, spouses and 9 grandkids. We all loved it. There were a few outlets that didn't work (first floor bathroom, one in the family room and a couple upstairs). And the first floor bedroom/balcony door was hard to open. Otherwise everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Shells East

Thanks for sharing your home with us! We had a great week! Thanks again for everything!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Had a great time pool was awesome!

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Wonderful stay at Shells, East side unit

Thank you for a wonderful stay. Our grandkids really enjoyed it! [👍 Thank you so much Susan. I am glad you and the grands had a fantastic time in our home! Reach out when ready to come back, or if you have ANY suggestions! 🙏]

8/10 Good

Scott P.

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

Shells East

We had a great family vacation! Shells East is in a great location. The beach access is perfect. The house is nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

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

Great Place!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

5 star is not enough

This home was perfect for our family of 14 (5 being kiddos 7-12 in ages). Extremely CLEAN, with plenty of room for all of us and we didn't feel like we were ontop of each other. Loved that every bedroom had its own bathroom and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils for us to cook. Our vacation was the first for my husband and I to have all our adult kids and grandbabies together for an entire week and we all had a blast. The location was perfect, not far from the Hang out, the beach was a short walk across street and can be seen and heard from front porches, the bay can been seen from back deck and can watch the sunrise from there as well. Oh the pool was a hit with kiddos too. We cant thank Richard and his crew enough for a perfect home and for checking on us throughout our stay to make sure all was good. 5-stars is not enough as this house exceeded that. We will book again, our grandbabies said “your house is LIT”, thanks again Richard! The Russell family, East Tennessee
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Peaceful, beautiful, spotless. Recommend!

Shells was very beautiful. Very quiet location. Within driving range of restaurants, shops, and other activities. The beach was within walking distance and was not crowded. The kids enjoyed the pool that was a nice amenity. The house was huge (stayed in the East side, 6 bedrooms of the 2-sided duplex), big enough to fit all of us and then some. I would recommend Richard's to anyone looking to stay at Gulf Shores, Alabama.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Shells East for Thanksgiving

The place was great. We had a blast.
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10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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!
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10/10 Excellent

alyssa M.

More than what we expected!

So first I want to say that I gave 3 stars for "accuracy of online listing" only because the pictures did not do this place justice. I think they are a bit out date. The house was beautiful! It fit my party of 25 comfortably (we rented both sides of this duplex. We were here for a wedding weekend. Everyone was able to bunk up and have their own or shared bed. Each room had its own bathroom. Everything was clean and maintenance was already in changing out batteries in some of the smoke detectors. We had our own beach access right across the street, which we used as the entrance to our isle for the wedding ceremony. Kitchens were stocked with everything we needed. Property manager was quick to respond to questions we had about the area, they even sent text updates about beach weather and easy directions about check in/out. The only downside was the many flights of stairs, but that's too be expected for a sizable home. Overall we enjoyed staying here and would 100% recommend any family to stay. Any wait to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon E.

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10/10 Excellent

Lainie Y.

We loved the house and location and will be back!

We loved the house and location and will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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10/10 Excellent

David S.

THANK YOU!!!!

Thank you so much for helping us out and letting us stay in your home. It was so nice, and we had a great time. I am so appreciative of you and your family. Thanks again!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Awesome!

Really nice place at a great price! We had an awesome time. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Bart H.

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.

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