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Sea Urchins, Unit 2. 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.

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Sea Urchins, North Unit. Private Pool per side!
Sea Urchins from West Beach Blvd
Beachview! And the beach is RIGHT THERE across the street. Public access. No trespassing! With a bathroom. :-)
Welcome to your beach home!
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 21

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    โ€ช11 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    โ€ช19 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    โ€ช4 min driveโ€ฌ

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

North Bedroom, 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

Northeast Bedroom, 2nd Level

2 Twin Bunk Beds

South Bedroom, 2nd Level

1 King Bed

Southeast Bedroom, 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet

Main Floor Full Bath

Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet

North bedroom bathroom

Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet

South Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Sea Urchins, Unit 2. 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.

Sea Urchins, North 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, 36 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!

POOL? You be! Private PER side
Yes, each side of Sea Urchins has its own pool! 27x12x3-5' Rectangle. Big! In the sun! Lots of room to lounge.

BEACH ACCESS?
Like being beach front, but not paying for beachfront! The public beach is right across the street from Sea Urchins AND there is a pedestrian crosswalk, with signage and light, right off the corner of our place! Easy beach access... without paying beachfront prices!

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
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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
Pls inquire. No house parties.
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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

Property # 1647477
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

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 20 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Fort Morgan - 34 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชThe Hangout - โ€ฌ5 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Catch - โ€ฌ3 min drive
  • โ€ชPink Pony Pub - โ€ฌ5 min drive
  • โ€ชSunliner Diner - โ€ฌ4 min drive
  • โ€ชPicnic Beach - โ€ฌ4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Urchins, Unit 2. 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Urchins, Unit 2. 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Urchins, Unit 2. 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. on Sep 2, 2026 start from $748, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sea Urchins, Unit 2. 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 2. 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Urchins, Unit 2. 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. Lagoon Pass Park and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Handley High School A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unit was very private and quiet. The location was ideal for crossing to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Wow! Great escape from the North... to Sea Urchins North!

Great escape from our northern weather (ND area... so any warmth is good warmth!). Sea Urchins was a wonderful place to land. Everything was clean, and the kitchen was well stocked for us to cook--even had sharp knives! Loved having the exxtra fridge too! See you next year--can't wait! :-)
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Pool area was very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2025
๐Ÿฅณ Yay! Thanks so much, Tammy! Weโ€™re thrilled you enjoyed your stay at Sea Urchins North โ€” and especially that you loved the pool area! ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ One of the things that makes this duplex so special is that each side has its own private pool, so no sharing with anyone else โ€” perfect for families who want their own space while still enjoying a fantastic Gulf getaway. A smooth, relaxing, trouble-free stay like yours is exactly what we hope for all our guests โ€” thatโ€™s what makes our stays 5-star experiences. Since we didnโ€™t see any concerns mentioned in your review or during your stay, weโ€™d love to know what we could improve to get that one star back with the rest of its 4 buddies! โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Reach out โ€” weโ€™d love to hear from you! When youโ€™re ready to lock in your next Gulf Shores trip, weโ€™d be delighted to host you again. And for even larger groups, you can rent both Sea Urchins North and South together for double the space and double the private pool fun. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Great time again at Sea Urchin

We had a wonderful time and the house was great, as always!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lizzi W.

Such a great return trip

Just wanted to let you know how much fun we had staying at the Sea Urchins North property this last week! We stayed there three years ago with my husband's family and couldn't wait to come back with our friends and their kids. Thank you again for your hospitality and allowing us to stay at your amazing place!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, lots of beds! Close to beach! Had two fridges which came in handy. Dryer sometimes needed two cycles, but workable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

We really enjoyed the place and the location.

We really enjoyed the place and the location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family!!!

Great property for a large family as we have 16.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first family vacation ever with all kids and grandkids. We had 8 adults and 5 kids with plenty of room including 4 vehicles. Going to the beach was easy as the house is literally right by the cross walk to the beach access. With little ones that was important. The owners provided timely communication preparing us for our trip. Gulf Shores was not on our radar as our plans changed due to unexpected construction on the home we were initially renting at cape San blas Florida. We will definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2025
Wow, Kim โ€” thanks so much for the amazing review! Weโ€™re thrilled we could help make your first family vacation ever with all the kids and grandkids such a smooth and memorable experience. Sea Urchins North really delivers for groups like yours, with plenty of space for 8 adults, 5 kids, and 4 vehicles, plus that easy beach access right by the crosswalk โ€” so important when little ones are in tow. ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Weโ€™re so glad our communication helped prepare you for your trip and make everything stress-free. Even though Gulf Shores wasnโ€™t originally on your radar, weโ€™re delighted that your plans worked out and that we could โ€œsave the dayโ€ for this milestone family getaway. ๐Ÿ™Œ Ready to lock in another memorable family getaway to your new Gulf Shores, your new favorite beach town (and Sea Urchins, your new favorite beach home!)? Weโ€™d absolutely be delighted to host you again ๐Ÿ˜‰ โ€” Sea Urchins North books early, so donโ€™t wait too long! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ’ฆ
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Sea Urchins north unit

Terrific stay, we enjoyed the house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barbara t.

Enjoyed our stay!

The house was very good for us. Enjoyed our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication! I greatly appreciated all of the details provided from the host, and they went out of their way to reach out when we had to unexpectedly cancel. Fortunately we had purchased travel insurance, but again, the responsiveness was top notch. We will be looking to book with them again in the near future
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2025
Thanks Cameron! Glad we could be of assistance. Reach out when ready to plot the return. We'd love to have you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Great spring break

It was perfect! The girls had a great time. Thank you so much!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fletcher S.

We very much enjoyed staying at your home.

We very much enjoyed staying at your home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gemma M.

We had a great time at your place!

We had a great time at your place!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Wonderful visit!

The property was clean, just as described, perfectly located! Would visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you! So glad you had a fantastic time in our home. Reach out if you need anything. Thanks again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashli T.

Best stay

We had a great stay. The place was perfect! Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

We had a great time.

We had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

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

Beach house was amazing!

Our family had such an amazing time at this property!! Everything was great!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you! I totally missed this when it came in! I am rolling through reviews and making sure I respond and reach out, and ran across this one. Amazing, right? And even more so this year with new decking, flooring, and updates to furniture, tvs, and more! Come back and let me know what you think! Thanks again Alexis! Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla N.

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

Beautiful Gulf shores

Wonderful location, great open living space, lotsa sleeping room & bathrooms, pool was great entertainment, loved loved loved this place !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you Darla! Looking forward to hosting you all again sometime in the future! Love, love, love when folks love love love our home! :-) Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Location location

We enjoyed our stay and the location to the beach. The kiddos had a blast
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you Heather! Glad you enjoyed out home! We look forward to hosting you in the future. Thanks again for staying in our place, and have a great winter! Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Great property!

Great location and great property! Very clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2024
๐Ÿ‘ Nice! Thanks Adam!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meggan O.

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

Family vacation

Had a great family vacation at Sea Urchin. Large home with clean pool and excellent location by our favorite beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2024
Clean. Excellent. Awesome! Really appreciate the kind words Meggan! Hope to see you all on a return sometime. Thanks so much!

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.

What makes this property unique

Sometimes you want to be RIGHT at the beach, but not pay for being right ON the beach. Sea Urchins is the perfect balance. It is located in the middle of West Beach Blvd. It is directly across West Beach from the beach -- check out the aerial and pool shots -- and it has a private pool for each side of the duplex. Yet... it is thousands less per week than an equivalent home right across the street. Have some of those too, if that's your preference, but if you want to save some dough while staying in a great place, Sea Urchins is a perfect fit!

Oh, and its only a couple blocks west of Waves Grocery, Ice Cream, Seafood, and the Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails. Easy for an evening stroll, or a midday ice cream or beverage run!

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