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

Holiday home with private pool, 4-minute walk to Gulf Shores Beach

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Exterior
Pool
Pool
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

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

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪11 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!

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

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.

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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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. 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 - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Gulf State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rose N.

Great stay with the grands

Very nice house. Lots of space for all of us. We had a great time with the grands!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great week in Gulf Shores

Shells West was perfect for our group. We had 16 adults and 2 infants and had plenty of room for everyone. Access to the beach was easy. Having the pool was a huge bonus. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Family Reunion

This property met ALL our needs for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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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

Linda B.

We had a very good time.

The kids had a fabulous time in the pool!! Even us older folks enjoyed it. The management company did a good job keeping us informed and checking on us. Thank you for all the great communication.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Amazing

The house, pool and general area was amazing. The house was clean and the decor made the home inviting. We hope to book a future trip at the same home in the future.... [Hi Andrew! Thank you so much for taking a moment to reply. I appreciate that very much, and am glad you all had a wonderful time! Reach out when ready to lock in that return trip to the west unit of the Shells duplex! Gulf Shores awaits!]
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athena H.

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

Exceptional

Customer service above and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

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

First full family vacation

Great time and excellent location. Plenty of beds for the 8-11 yr olds to swap “several” times during the week. We all went from beach to pool every day. Store is close enough to combined morning walk with getting mimosas supplies. The house is on the quite end of the strip and only 5 min from the “hangout”. We will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tailor G.

Family vacay to Shells in Gulf Shores

Beautiful home with a convenient location! walking distance to the beach! lots of room in our side (West) for our whole family with plenty of beneficial features to help make our stay amazing! [😎😎😎. Yay! Thanks Tailor! You all are welcome back anytime. So glad you all had a fantastic stay at Shells! Reach out directly to me or Bama Beach Houses if you have any suggestions whatsoever, or when ready to return! Thanks again!]

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

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

Amazing Getaway

What an amazing place! We wondered if it would be a hindrance booking a place that wasn’t on the beach. IT WASN’T! It was only a short 100 yard walk to the beach! The house was clean and beautiful, our family of 15 had no trouble at all fitting enjoyed many family dinners. The pool was perfect and was plenty big enough to not only accommodate our family but the neighbors family as well. The hosts were fantastic and we will definitely be renting here again FIVE STARS!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea Katherine W.

Fantastic time at Shells!

We had an absolutely wonderful 7 night stay! It was perfect for the 8 of us! Very close and walkable to the beach! A great pool to relax in. And my favorite part was that everybody had their own bathroom! The house was super clean, spacious, and comfortable! Two refrigerators was so perfect! i hope we get a chance to stay again! [Yay! 😎😎😎 So glad you all had a fantastic time in my home and that everything was perfect for you all, including super clean! I relayed your kind words to my gang on the ground. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for staying in our place. If you have any suggestions at all, shoot me or Bama Beach Houses a DM anytime, including to help set up that return trip! Would be happy to have you all again anytime! Thanks again Andrea! 🙏

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at beach... pool
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

April C.

Wits End

Thank you for a lovely vacation! We had the best time.
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

Amazing stay for our family reunion

Amazing stay for our first family reunion! Easy access to the beach with the pool as a back up and a lovely home with plenty of space for the whole gang! Thanks so much! We had a lovely time! [🤗🥳🥰 Yay! You are quite welcome Tanya, and thank you for such a lovely review of our home! So happy we were able to treat you to a truly wonderful time for your very first family reunion--I very much love hearing about folks' events in our home! Let's set up the second one! Reach out and we will get it handled for you! Thanks again! 🙏🙏🙏]

10/10 Excellent

Chuck W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was everything that it was advertised to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

We had an awesome week!

We went to the beach every day and also enjoyed the pool. We had plenty of space to spread out, but also enough space to be together when we wanted. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Family vacation

Enjoyed the house. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

frances w.

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

Family fun

The place was beautiful. It had all that we needed. Plenty of room and close to the main part of town.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Shells, West Unit. Clean, amazing, getaway for Sand in My Boots

Richard was a phenomenal host, and the property was an amazing get away for my group.The trip was a huge success and we loved the house (especially the pool)! The festival was a blast, and we are hoping it will happen again next year! [Thank you Alex! Glad you had a wonderful time! Reach out if you have suggestions, or when ready to return!]

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Spring Break Trip

Great location. Easy access to the beach. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

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

Great beach house!

The view was amazing, great location and tons of things to do. Its very nice that every bedroom has there own bathroom. When you need something for the house, they were quick to respond. The beach was very clean and a great place for kids to have fun and collect sea shells. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Nice location and property

Easy beach access, comfortable property, great for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Good time had by all!

Great location! Easy beach access. Quiet, but close to everything. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your home! A good time was had by all! [🙏 Thank you so much for sharing your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience at Shells! Would be happy to have you all back anytime! Suggestions, return trip? Shoot us a note! Thanks again! 😎]
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

Wonderful time at Shells West

We did have a wonderful time! We did have an air conditioning problem and that was repaired very quickly which we are grateful for. Thank you for that! One last thing, the beach access for us was difficult to obey. The people staying in the house that we walk through parked their cars too close to the walkway making it impossible to pass through. We really did enjoy our stay and the set up is perfect for large families. I would definitely stay again just wanted to make you beware of those issues. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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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