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🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis, East. 5BR Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location.

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A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, overlooking a beach.
Living area
A two-story beach house with a balcony, wooden deck, and a view of the beach.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Gulf Shores Beach
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

3rd Floor N BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

4th Flr N BR

2 Twin Bunk Beds

4th Flr S BR

1 King Bed

Main Floor N BR

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

3rd Floor N BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Floor S BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

4th Floor N BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

4th Floor S BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor BR Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis, East. 5BR Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location.

Beach Axis, East Unit
1203 West Beach Blvd

Summer 2026 is ALMOST GONE and 2027 is filling up REAL FAST! Still looking for 2026? Contact us ASAP.

Don't forget, peak season is in swing and during peak season, we book Saturday to Saturday. So, if you're looking and don't see any availability, check to see if your stay duration falls under those parameters as that usually is the problem :) But, as always, feel free to reach out as we are always happy to help!

Beach Axis, East Side: 5BR 5BA Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location. Close to everything, especially the beach! Right across from Waves Grocery. Location. Location. Location! This listing is for the East side unit. Beach Axis, East!

NEW VIRTUAL TOUR. Check it out. Awesome! https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QA5btkcgK8F

This is one of my guests' favorite places. Lots of repeat visitors each year! Great price for a recently completed redone beachfront duplex. RIGHT ON THE BEACH. Beach Axis is completely furnished and professionally decorated. It has a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and microwave.

Beach Axis' deck is as close to the gulf as you can get in the area. Folks LOVE LOVE LOVE its gulf front decks! Most nearby units have their pool behind the homes, putting the pool between you and the beach. Not Beach Axis. Beach Axis' pool is streetside. Sit on the deck, enjoy the sunset, while most neighbors are behind you! How nice is that! The pool is private to the two sides of the duplex—not shared with any other home.

One side perfect for your group, then book my Beach Axis East and Beach Axis West listings for the individual units. Take one or both, you'll have a great stay either way! For both sides, check out the combined Beach Axis East & West listing!

Beach Axis https://vrbo.com/1879290 10BR
Beach Axis, East https://vrbo.com/1678783 5BR
Beach Axis, West https://vrbo.com/1777390 5BR

Main Floor N Bedroom: King
3rd Floor N Bedroom: King
​​​​​​​3rd Floor S Bedroom: King + Twin Bunk
4th Floor N Bedroom: 2 Twin over Full Bunks
4th Floor S Bedroom : King

Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Please note that there ARE 5 bathrooms. The main floor BR has a bath, there are then 2 baths on each of the remaining two levels. The mystery bath that people don't see in the virtual tour is BEHIND the entry door in the 3rd level (2nd living level) south bedroom. With the entry door to the room open, you can't see the bath! Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies yourself? Check out our NEW 3D virtual tour:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ui2pNoDksDQ

POOL
Big. Streetside. Private to the two sides of the duplex: no sharing with other places nearby. The pool is open all year. It's a big oval, 30x15x3-6'. 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 4-6 cars 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.
Snowbirds welcome over winter! Inquire about monthly rates!

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp (highly recommend steamed cajun from the shop across the street!), bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

Property # 1678783
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
Onsite 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 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 on the beach. The Wharf and Tanger Outlet Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Waterville USA and The Park at OWA are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Little Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 19 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis, East. 5BR Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis, East. 5BR Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location.?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis, East. 5BR Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location. on Oct 31, 2026 start from $941, 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 🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis, East. 5BR Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis, East. 5BR Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis, East. 5BR Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the beach access. Also close to stores and restaurants. The driveway was a little hard to find.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
my family just returned from this beautiful beach house. It was just as listed. Plenty of beds for everyone. Was about 30 seconds to beach.Unfortunately, the ocean was actually closed for 3 days due to riptides! No problem, because they have a beautiful pool. We still enjoyed sitting on the beach and watching the crazy waves! we enjoyed being across the street from a small store, Fish market and a good restaurant. Close to Gulf Shores park, which we took advantage of free bikes to ride everyday .I hope to return again to his house. We go to Gulf Shores, every other year, so definitely will return if we need 5 bedrooms again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Beach Axis "Snowbird" Stay

Everything Has gone well. We have enjoyed our time. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Beach Axis summer stay

We had a great time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brandon E.

Perfect summer beach house

The house was great. Perfect for everything we needed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

Awesome place for big families! Right on the beach! Will come back.

Great place
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you Gary! Glad you enjoyed my place! Would host you all anytime! Thanks again! Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

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

Great Location

Great location, perfect layout, private pool is a plus!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 6, 2024
[Yay! 😁 Thanks Brooke! Glad you all had a superlative time at Beach Axis in Gulf Shores and things went well with the mgt co BamaBeachHouses! Shoot me a note anytime with ANY suggestions, or when ready to rock a return! Thanks again! 🙏]
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice L.

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

Wonderful Experience at Beach Axis East

My family vacationed in Gulf Shores at Beach Axis East. The home was even better than the pictures. It was just a short stroll to the beach, pool, and restaurants across the street. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dewey B.

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

Great property in the beach

Had a great stay here, directly on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you Dewey! Appreciate you letting me know you and the crew had a fantastic time! Reach out to me any time with any suggestions or when ready to lock in the return! Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

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

Great stay

We loved, fit our needs perfect . Location was great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay!

Right on the beach, nice pool. Our large group had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you for staying in my home! Glad you had an awesome time! Reach out if you need anything! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

Amazing!

It was amazing! Everything was great! Your staff helped us out with a crock pot as one was not there. We are going to rebook just trying to decide if we need a six bedroom for next year or want the same place. I'll update you as soon as we decide. It was perfect weather this year!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Beautiful and comfortable house. Great beach and so many fantastic restaurants!!

Very spacious, comfortable house in a great location. We enjoyed the quiet and peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
😎 Wonderful! Thank you so much Sara for sharing your fabulous experience in our home, and for, of course, choosing to stay there too! I am so glad everything worked perfectly for you, and that you loved the location too! Reach out if you have any suggestions, no matter how small, and of course when ready to return! I'd be happy to have you guys anytime! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

We LOVED Beach Axis

My family had a great trip! We loved the home. It was very clean and worked great for us. The decks overlooking the beach were so close to the beach. Perfect. We will be back! Thank you for having us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara G.

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

Perfect set up!

4 couples, and two brothers. This house was perfect for all of us! The store and restaurant across the road are convenient and delicious! The house is great, every bed was comfortable. The easy beach access and pool are so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Fantastic!

We enjoyed our stay with friends and family and the weather was great! The location and rental itself were fantastic!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Seafoam Summer Vacation

It was great! We loved the house and the location!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

We had a wonderful time.

We had a wonderful time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Great view of the beach!

We had a Great Time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2023
Awesome! Thank you Rob! Hope you all can return sometime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Snowbird Stay

Beach Axis was great for our winter stay! Thank you for having us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed everything about our stay. Location,house, closeness to ocean,pool. Convenience to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2024
Wonderful! 😎😎😎 Thank you so much for staying in our place, and taking the time to share your across the board ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ with Beach Axis, Bama Beach Houses, and the location, cleaning, pool and beach! Hope you all will consider coming back! Thanks again! 🙏
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Troy E.

Beach Axis

We had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2024
👍👍👍 Fantastic! Happy to hear you had a wonderful time at our place! Reach out if you have ANY suggestions whatsoever, or when ready to rock a return trip! Ty! 🙏
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect location

This property was a perfect location on the beach. We could even walk to a grocery store and restaurant. The house was perfect for our party of nine and was even roomier than it looked like in the pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
😎 Thanks Jennifer! So happy to hear about your fantastic stay in our home and that it looked even roomier than the pics! Reach out if you have any suggestions whatsoever, or when ready to come back! Thanks again! Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared A.

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

Perfect

We truly enjoyed our stay in Gulf Shores. This was the perfect location and home for our family. Being able to walk out the door onto the beach was priceless. We look forward to coming back to Gulf Shores!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thanks so much for the kind review of our home. I am so happy you had a fabulous holiday vacation in our place! Reach out if you have any suggestions or are ready for the return! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Amazing Time!

We had an amazing time. Everything was great. The home suited us well and the views were amazing. Gulf shores is much nicer than I knew as well.

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!

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. Beach Axis used to be the Summer Winds. We took ownership and completely redid this home with an updated vibe. Check out the red cabinets! Nice location. Style. Look at the deck view. You so want to be there!

Beyond the cool vibe of the interior?! How about the great location! You simply cannot do better than Beach Axis (well, you can do as well in my Sundancer, Beach Baby, and Sea Monster homes because... they are right next door!) because it is right across the street from Waves Grocery, The Beach Kitchen, ice cream and seafood! Not many places are easily walkable (I mean... across the street!) to amenities, but Beach Axis is!

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. Beach Axis used to be the Summer Winds. We took ownership and completely redid this home with an updated vibe. Check out the red cabinets! Nice location. Style. Look at the deck view. You so want to be there!

What makes this property unique

Beyond the cool vibe of the interior?! How about the great location! You simply cannot do better than Beach Axis (well, you can do as well in my Sundancer, Beach Baby, and Sea Monster homes because... they are right next door!) because it is right across the street from Waves Grocery, The Beach Kitchen, ice cream and seafood! Not many places are easily walkable (I mean... across the street!) to amenities, but Beach Axis is!

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