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🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis. Fab beachfront 10BR duplex. Sleeps 36. Pool! Location!

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
10 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 36

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 36)

East 3rd Flr N BR

1 King Bed

East 3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

East 4th Flr N BR

2 Twin Bunk Beds

East 4th Flr S BR

1 King Bed

East Main Flr N BR

1 King Bed

West 3rd Flr N BR

1 King Bed

West 3rd Flr S BR

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

West 4th Flr N BR

2 Twin Bunk Beds

West 4th Flr S BR

1 King Bed

West Main Flr BR

1 King Bed

10 bathrooms

East 3rd Floor N Bedroom Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

East 3rd Floor S Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

East 4th Floor N Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

East 4th Floor S Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

East Main Floor Bedroom Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West 3rd Floor N Bedroom Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West 3rd Floor S Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West 4th Floor N Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West 4th Floor S Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West Main Floor Bedroom Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis. Fab beachfront 10BR duplex. Sleeps 36. Pool! Location!

Beach Axis, East & West
1203 West Beach Blvd

2025-10-26. Early Birds Rejoice! Book now with 25% off for Summer 2026. This fall surprise sale ends after 2 bookings per property, or Nov 10, whichever comes first. Don't miss out!

Beach Axis, East & West: 10BR/10BA. Perfect location. Sleeps 36. Pool! Close to everything, especially the beach! Right across from Waves Grocery. Location. Location. Location!

This listing is for BOTH sides of the duplex together. Like having a 10 bedroom but with two of almost everything: kitchens, living rooms, more! Plus, a little bit of separation since even though you will be next door to each other, you won't all be in one place. When renting both sides, guests may unlock the connecting door on the deck to allow for access between the two sides without going up and down the stairs from the main entries.

NEW VIRTUAL TOURS! For Virtual Tours, check out the individual listings. Or inquire and we can send those links.

This is one of my guests' favorite places. Lots of repeat visitors each year! Great price for a recently redone beachfront duplex. RIGHT ON THE BEACH. Full kitchen, living room, and laundry per side.

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

For each side:

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 in each side. 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 in some tours!

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 per side 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.

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.

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!

Beach Axis https://vrbo.com/1879290 10BR
Beach Axis, East https://vrbo.com/1678783 5BR
Beach Axis, West https://vrbo.com/1777390 5BR
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
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Pets

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Property # 1879290

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation 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 check out 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. Be sure to check out 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 walk - 0.1 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 21 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 31 min drive - 45.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis. Fab beachfront 10BR duplex. Sleeps 36. Pool! Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis. Fab beachfront 10BR duplex. Sleeps 36. Pool! Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis. Fab beachfront 10BR duplex. Sleeps 36. Pool! Location!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis. Fab beachfront 10BR duplex. Sleeps 36. Pool! Location! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gulf Shores Beach, West Beach, and Lagoon Pass Park. Gulf State Park and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christa B.

We enjoyed our stay! Thank you so much!

We enjoyed our stay! Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

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

Great location. Great house.

House is big, fully stocked with everything you need and just steps from the beach and restaurants. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dalal S.

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

Well stocked location

Property was well kept. The kitchen was well stocked with flatware, dishes, pots & pans, etc. It is close to the beach, but still a little walk away. We rented both east and west duplexes. The only way to go from one to the other is by going outside and through the balcony. We recommend that you add a door between the 2 units with a dead bolt on each side. That can be easily placed perpendicular to the front door. Also the dishwasher should be replaced on the east duplex.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

We had an awesome family vacation!

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your place Rick. We really enjoyed it and hope to return again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Vacation

Good times and nice place.
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Spring trip

Nice place. Could not be closer to the water!
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Great!

Our second time in one of Rick's places. We loved it!
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Right on the beach and close to everything.

Everything was perfect. We will be back. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Thanksgiving family trip

We were worried because of the hurricane in the fall but everything was in great shape for our stay. We had a very nice Thanksgiving on the beach. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Gulf Shores Vacation

Enjoyed. No issues.
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10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Both sides of Beach Axis

The trip went perfectly with no hiccups. Beach axis is a lovely home and we had a fantastic time. The location can't be beat. We are eyeballing a stay at Wit's End (a little more room for growing families) and will reach out directly if/when we decide to pull the trigger. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Missy V.

Wonderful

We had a wonderful trip. The home was perfect for us and we had lots of space to spread out. It was nice to have all the rooms but to also be a little separated too. We loved the pool being on the road side so we felt alone right on the beach when out back. Having the grocery and stores across the street was very convenient too!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Vacation

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

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

A real gem right on the beach!

Loved this rental right on the beach! We rented both sides of this duplex for our entire family (19 adults, 7 kids). Same setup on both sides, 5 bedrooms/5 bathrooms each side. King beds for many of the bedrooms. Loved that each bedroom had it own designated bathroom! Saw dolphins every day and kids went crab hunting on beach every night! Truly enjoyed our stay! Location is great and close to a great restaurants and stores! Management company very responsive to any issues you have during your stay (very important!)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wesley B.

Great place and great location.

We loved out stay. We had both sides of Beach Axis. One thing to note (and they do tell you this in the listing) is that there is no connecting door inside. However, the decks are connected so its easy to get from side to side. And those decks... wow. The few is wonderful, and you are so so close to the water. Closer than anyone else nearby. We hope to return in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

P. T.

One of the best!

Every year we take 7 kids and their spouses along with grandchildren which was 9 this year on a vacation somewhere. We've done cruises and mostly beach vacations. This year in Gulf Shores at this property was probably one of the best so far. The house which we used both sides was great for our family. Clean and very well decorated. Loved being right on the beach. We had our very own pool. And across the street we used the fish restaurant twice for carry out and it was by far the best fish we had while in Gulf Shores. I also took the girls on Tiki Hut Cruise out of Zeke's Marine with captain Chris. We had a great time. Did the 3 hour bay tour. Saw dolphins and anchored at an island and met some wonderful people. Also, across from our house was Waves a convenience store which had anything you would need. And an attached liquor store. There was also an ice cream shop that was always busy. But had delicious ice cream. Some of them served in mason jars. Would definitely recommend this house and would love to go back sometime.

10/10 Excellent

P. T.

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

Family vacation.

Every year we take 7 kids and their spouses along with grandchildren which was 9 this year on a vacation somewhere. We’ve done cruises and mostly beach vacations. This year in Gulf Shores at this property was probably one of the best so far. The house which we used both sides was great for our family. Clean and very well decorated. Loved being right on the beach. We had our very own pool. And across the street we used the fish restaurant twice for carry out and it was by far the best fish we had while in Gulf Shores. I also took the girls on Tiki Hut Cruise out of Zeke’s Marine with captain Chris. We had a great time. Did the 3 hour bay tour. Saw dolphins and anchored at an island and met some wonderful people. Also, across from our house was Waves a convenience store which had anything you would need. And an attached liquor store. There was also an ice cream shop that was always busy. But had delicious ice cream. Some of them served in mason jars. Would definitely recommend this house and would love to go back sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Highly recommend

Host was very responsive. House was in great condition. We needed the door between the house unlocked because we had rented the entire house. We could not get it unlocked. Richard had his maintenance team to come get the door open for us. It made our stay a little nicer. My only complaint was that the house was not equipped with chairs, umbrellas or tents. We had to go buy our own and leave them at the property when we left. It's the first house we ever rented that didn't have those items available. Other than that we had a great time and would recommend! [😁 Thanks Amy! Happy to help with the interlocked doors on the deck. Glad everything was in great condition, and that you loved my Beach Axis! As mentioned in the listing (and the Bama Beach Houses FAQ and mailings), most places don't provide 'beach stuff' both because of how hard it is to keep up and because guests very frequently 'lost' it from the Leave Only Footprints guys, so we opt to not provide, though we don't remove things guests leave... and I do what you do... assess when there and just go get a few things if I really need it. Usually donating to the cause at the end. Again, thank YOU so much for staying in my place. Please don't hesitate to DM me or BBH if you have any suggestions about my place, support, communications, or when ready to lock down the return trip! Happy to honor the bounceback deal too! Thanks again!]
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10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Highly recommend

Host was very responsive. House was in great condition. We needed the door between the house unlocked because we had rented the entire house. We could not get it unlocked. Richard had his maintenance team to come get the door open for us. It made our stay a little nicer. My only complaint was that the house was not equipped with chairs, umbrellas or tents. We had to go buy our own and leave them at the property when we left. It's the first house we ever rented that didn't have those items available. Other than that we had a great time and would recommend! [😁 Thanks Amy! Happy to help with the interlocked doors on the deck. Glad everything was in great condition, and that you loved my Beach Axis! As mentioned in the listing (and the Bama Beach Houses FAQ and mailings), most places don't provide 'beach stuff' both because of how hard it is to keep up and because guests very frequently 'lost' it from the Leave Only Footprints guys, so we opt to not provide, though we don't remove things guests leave... and I do what you do... assess when there and just go get a few things if I really need it. Usually donating to the cause at the end. Again, thank YOU so much for staying in my place. Please don't hesitate to DM me or BBH if you have any suggestions about my place, support, communications, or when ready to lock down the return trip! Happy to honor the bounceback deal too! Thanks again!]
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10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

A real gem right on the beach!

Loved this rental right on the beach! We rented both sides of this duplex for our entire family (19 adults, 7 kids). Same setup on both sides, 5 bedrooms/5 bathrooms each side. King beds for many of the bedrooms. Loved that each bedroom had it own designated bathroom! Saw dolphins every day and kids went crab hunting on beach every night! Truly enjoyed our stay! Location is great and close to a great restaurants and stores! Management company very responsive to any issues you have during your stay (very important!)

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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