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Wits End, West, Living Room 2nd Floor Deck and Walkover
Wits End, West. 1433 West Beach Blvd.
Wits End, West
Wits End, East & West Entryway
Wits End, West, 1st Floor Beach Access with Walkover above

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Wits End West 2nd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

Wits End West 3rd Floor Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Wits End West 3rd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

Wits End West 3rd Floor South Bedroom

1 King Bed

Wits End West 4th Floor North Bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Wits End West 4th Floor South Bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

6 bathrooms

Wits End West 2nd Floor North Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End West 3rd Floor Hollywood Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End West 3rd Floor South Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End West 4th Floor North Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End West 4th Floor South Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End West Common Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Wits End, West. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!

Wits End, West Unit.
1433 West Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL 36542

6BR 6BA. Beachfront. Pool. Multiple master suites. Big balconies. Big views. Big beach! Accommodates up to 25, 50 in both sides! This listing is for the west side unit. Also check out Wits End, East and Wits End, East & West (the whole thing!)

Check out the awesome beach walkover we put in. Walk out the main level living room, onto the deck, and over the walkover!

Relaxation awaits you at this fabulous beachside duplex. Each side of this beach home has 6 bedrooms and 6 baths, including 2 master suites.

2nd Floor North Bedroom, King with ensuite bath
2nd Floor Living Room. QSS
2nd Floor Den/Lounge, QSS

3rd Floor South Bedroom, King with ensuite bath
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom, Queen, with ensuite bath (shared with North BR)
3rd Floor North Bedroom, King, with ensuite bath (shared with Middle BR)

4th Floor South Bedroom, 2 Queens + Twin over Full Bunk with ensuite bath
4th Floor North Bedroom, 2 Queens + Bunk with ensuite bath

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

HEATABLE POOL
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, 22x16x3-5' Rectangle. Lounge chairs are provided around the pool. Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps, and the same temp Disney uses for its pools!) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge (varies by season and with gas market price, has been $60-85 per night, just inquire, and must be for length of stay (this is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.

​​​​​​​Heatable pools in beach homes and duplexes are VERY RARE along the gulf. If a place doesn't mention it, it does NOT have one! Grab one with one while they last!

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!

PARKING
There is available onsite, offstreet, parking for at least 6 midsize vehicles (per side), more if you 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!

Wits End East https://vrbo.com/1778004 6BR
Wits End West https://vrbo.com/1778067 6BR

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24
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 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 on the beach. 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 - 4.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 61 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 Wits End, West. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Wits End, West. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Wits End, West. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wits End, West. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wits End, West. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lucretia V.

Perfect family vacay!

Perfect family vacation right on the beach with lots of room and it's own pool.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

We love Wits End... every year!

Paradise!!! We love the view of the Gulf. From my livingroom chair I could see the dolphins swim by ... a large pod of them! The sugar sand beach is great for walks and kite flying with such easy access on the board walkway. The cupboards are very well stocked with dishes and utensils. Two fridges are nice for having enough space for many people's food and beverages. There is a pair of morning Doves that greet us every year! This is definitely PARADISE!!!

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie C.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Awesome time!

We love the house and having an awesome time! We come every year and our first stay in a BamaBeachHouses property but we definitely plan to keep coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Awesome! Coming back next year!

Wits End was awesome. We decided to rent it again same time in 2025. [😎 Wonderful. Glad you all had a great time at Wits End! See you next year! Thanks Melinda! 🙏]

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Wits End West was amazing!!

This was our first time visiting Gulf Shores! We absolutely loved this trip. There were 23 of us in this house. It was very comfortable, very clean and the location was great! Our favorite part about the house was the 2nd floor boardwalk out to the sand. So nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

A Week of Wonderful!

Family vacation for 10. We ranged in age from 6 to 70 from 2 states. Beautiful beach. Often saw dolphins. Lots of shells. Great house. Two refrigerators were very handy. Appreciated the wooden walkway over the dunes with the shower for removing sand. Enjoyed the nice size swimming pool under the house. We recommend having it heated even in July. Highly recommend S & S Seafood Market which is close to house. There were some days that we did not want to leave the house. Placed our order in the afternoon. When pickup time arrived, a couple of us would pick up the food bring it back to house to enjoy. Much easier than going to the restaurants with the crowds. This vacation was one of our favorites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Great property

We enjoyed our stay here. Great location. House was very clean and all the basics provided. The walkway to the beach was very nice and made everything so much easier!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Beach vacation 2024

Totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William A.

Great place and great beach access!

This house was very nice and the location perfect. Dual refrigerators was a huge plus. The living room gathering space was a little small for our large family. We cooked a lot and with our large family and people going in and out, the living room struggled to stay as cool as we like. Overall, great place and great beach access! [Thank you so much Bill! Glad you had a wonderful time in my home. Appreciate that you all loved the home and location was perfect. Bummed to lose a star for the LR not being big (or cool) enough (assuming that was it) for your crew and their hubbub! I appreciate that, and my family has a few other places, with bigger living spaces, for next time, so just DM me or bama beach houses and I'll help you find your next perfect place! And if you have any other suggestions/things to improve, from the home, messaging, service, whatever, please don't hesitate: I am a constant tweaker! 😉]
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Wits End West side unit

It was an amazing several days. Could have stayed a couple longer :) ! Our entire family had a wonderful time and your home is beautiful. Everything was really perfect!
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Wits was wonderful!

Richard's home was wonderful! It was very spacious even with our large family all staying together, and it was so nice to be able to walk right out onto the beach. We had a lovely visit and hope to return!
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10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Another amazing time at Wits End West

We had another amazing time at Wits End West. The 2nd floor balcony facing the gulf is our home away from home during the cold winter months. As always, everything was clean and the full kitchen allowed for nights in when we weren't eating out at the fantastic, close options like LuLu's and Doc's. The private, heated pool is also a great option if the weather doesn't cooperate. We had great weather the whole time so spent most of it on the beach. 😎 If you're thinking about taking time away in paradise, pull the trigger and book this now! Until next year, Gulf Shores and THANK YOU, Bama Beach Houses!
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10/10 Excellent

Molly T.

Perfect stay right on the beach!!

Perfect stay right on the beach!!
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth L., Nashville area

We had a great time!

We had a great time!
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10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Wits End West

Everything went fine. We enjoyed it.
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian r.

Great trip

Exactly as described. Clean. No issues.
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10/10 Excellent

Great time! No complaints or problems!

We had a great time in your home and didn't encounter any major issues. The weather wasn't perfect but we were with family and great friends and away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Being around the surf and sand is always nice! All in all we had a very enjoyable time and had no big complaints or problems.
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10/10 Excellent

HOLLY H.

Great Fall break at Wits End West

It was great we enjoyed the home and stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Halie B., Minnesota

Finally! And so nice!

We had to move our stay a couple times. Thank you SO much for being understanding about that! We finally made the trip, and to Wits End, and it was awesome! We all had such a great time. And the beach, walkover, pool, and rooms were so so nice! THANK YOU!
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10/10 Excellent

Rena C.

Great stay

Hi! We had a great stay! Property was great and very spacious. Thanks for being so responsive!
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8/10 Good

nathan c.

It was great!

It was great
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

Amazing

We had a great time in Gulf Shores last week. The house was perfect for our family. The beach was amazing!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Wits End East Summer Vacay

Everything is great!
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

Fantastic stay! THANK YOU!

Your house was beautiful and we had a great time! There was honestly nothing in the house that we noticed that needed attention other than one of the bunk beds upstairs was missing it ladder. But luckily we only had to use one top bunk so we were alright. That was our first time in Gulf Shores and we will definitely be back! And thank you for allowing us to stay there even though I was the oldest at 23. I'm sure the dumb kids that left when we got there that destroyed the place left a bad taste with you for college kids. I can assure you that our side was not left like that, we treated your house like it was our own. You saved us because our original house in Pensacola cancelled on us two days before our trip. Thanks again, our stay was fantastic and we hope to possibly stay there again.

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Rick Goldsworthy, Owner

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!!

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.

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. Wits End is currently a great deal for its size. Why? Different management company for a long time, and then we took over just recently and have not (yet!) adjusted the pricing to match our other 6 BR units. Lots of updates last year, including the new beach walkover, and more updates planned over the winter 2019.

What makes this property unique

Right on the beach. Big. Great value. And a very cool new beach walkover, over the dunes, from the second floor. How cool is that??! Wits End was actually the first home we took several of our friends' and their families way back when the kids were in elementary school. In fact we went for shrimp festival, and it was a blast. My oldest caught a flounder, go figure!, with our family friend, and baseball coach, Paul. That was quite the sight flopping around. The fish, not our friend, or my son.... We couldn't make as many trips over the years, as the kids aged up and leaving school became harder, but Wits End always brings back fond memories of that great trip. Oh, and the shrimp, and beach, and more shrimp, and the little zoo that could, and more shrimp....

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