Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
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Close to Gulf Shores Beach
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 20
Popular amenities
Balcony
Private pool
Waterpark access
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Washer
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
Lagoon Pass Park
Place, Lagoon Pass Park
11 min walk
Gulf Shores Beach
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
19 min walk
West Beach
Place, West Beach
1 min drive
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
10 min drive
Where you'll sleep
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 and 1 Twin Bunk 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 of Shells. One side perfect for your group? Then this West side of Shells (6BR) may be just what you need!
Or, check out Shells's East side unit (6BR) — same great layout, same bedding, sleeps the same number, and same great amenities, so if one isn't available, grab the other--you can't go wrong! Or.... Go BIG and snag Shells's East & West sides together in one listing. That's 12 BR, with hotel-style secure connecting door!
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.
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!
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!
VIRTUAL TOUR! Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies? Check out our virtual tour. Specific questions about layout? Other stuff? Get the "insiders tour!" and see it all for yourself!
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=MdaHVZv1uPz
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.
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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.
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Property # 1978023
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 by the sea. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Tropic Falls at OWA and Shrimpy's Grill and Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
Does Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.?
As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20. on Jan 4, 2027 start from $623, 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.
Is Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the 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.?
Check-out 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 vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The home was well stocked, close proximity to the beach and perfect for our needs. Everything was clean and well in order when we arrived. Would definitely stay here again. We loved it!
The house was as described. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms for our large family. Close walk to the beach. It was also awesome to have a pool in the backyard. Lots of parking space for our cars. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2026
🥳 Awesome, Carrie! So glad the west side of Shells was just as described and had plenty of rooms and bathrooms for the whole big family — that's exactly what she's built for! The backyard pool, the short beach walk, AND lots of parking? That's the full package for a group. So glad you had a great time! Thank you so much for the 5-star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Any suggestions for Shells? Or ready to gather the family for a return? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying in our home! 🏖️
Great house, plenty of room for everyone! We loved the pool with a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 2, 2026
🤗Yay! Thanks Megan! Glad you and the gang had a fantastic time and that the west side unit of our wonderful Shells duplex worked so perfectly for you all! Great place, lots of space, pool, EASY beach access, and fantastic value! What's not to love?! Well, having to leave at the end of the stay perhaps. 🤔 😉 Thanks again! 🙏
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah G.
Jul 9, 2026
What a wonderful week! 😎
Great place and a great week. We appreciate you having us. Couple minor things during the stay, and your team handled them SO FAST! We loved the pool, all the space, the deck, and the quick beach access across the street--once we figured it out! 😉 We will definitly be back, and are recommending you all to all our friends!
The communication was excellent. We enjoyed our stay with all the accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 5, 2026
Awesome, Keril! 🙌 Sending a huge thank you for the 5-star love! We are so glad to hear our communication hit the mark for you—I know how much of a headache it can be to organize a big group, so we try to keep the 'host' side of things as smooth as possible. 📞✨
Shells West is a total gem for those late April getaways, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the house and all the accommodations. Having that direct beach access and plenty of room to spread out makes all the difference! 🏖️🍹
We would absolutely love to have your crew back again next spring. Just a heads-up: these beachfront spots for late April and May tend to go fast, so start eyeing those 2027 dates early! 🐚🌊 See you back on the sand soon! ☀️
We were in the area for a softball tournament. This house held 5 families (18 people) really well. Everyone commented on how spacious it was. I was a little nervous about it being a duplex, but the neighbors were so nice and it never felt like we were in each other’s way or anything. Beds and pillows were super comfy. AC was great. Easy beach access! This was something that was important to us because a few of us always stay beachfront. Access was directly across the road and was easy. There’s also a hose by the driveway to wash off sand and lots of room to store beach items. Loved the location. We were able to use a “bypass” road and avoid some of the traffic on the main part of gulf shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2026
🥳 Awesome, Ashlea! 5 families, 18 people, in town for softball — and the west side of Shells held everyone comfortably with room to spare! I especially love that you came in a little nervous about the duplex and left saying it never felt cramped. That's exactly how a well-designed duplex should feel — your own space, friendly neighbors. And you found all the good stuff: comfy beds and pillows, great AC, easy beach access right across the road, the rinse hose, storage for beach gear, even the bypass road around the traffic! Sounds like you had it dialed in. Thank you so much for the 5-star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Any suggestions for Shells? Or ready to book the next tournament trip? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying in our home! 🏖️
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kereen D.
Apr 15, 2026
Wonderful! 😊
My family and I had a wonderful stay your home was very comfortable. I would like to thank you for letting us stay four extra days. Going home to 30 inches of snow was not fun. I would definitely come back 😊 only wish it would be tomorrow.
This property worked well for our family get together. Location was great with an easy walk to the beach and pool was a nice addition for our little ones. Listing indicated they provided toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags. After you pay in full they send an e-mail saying they provide a “starter pack”. They provided 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 paper towels and 1 trash bag. For price you pay you would think they would provide toilet paper and especially trash bags. Not sure why they go on the cheap for this hotel basic. Other than that place was as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2026
😎 Thanks Ronald! So glad the west side of Shells worked well for the family get-together — easy walk to the beach, and the pool's always a win with little ones!
On the supplies: that's a fair question, though it is one addressed in the listing and in all our communications. The "starter pack" is the standard across pretty much every beach home in the area — mgmt companies stock enough to get you through that first night so you're not making a midnight run, then folks pick up what they need for the week. It's not a cost thing; it's just how vacation homes work versus hotels. A hotel restocks daily because someone's in your room daily — nobody's coming into your beach house while you're living in it! And trying to stock a really big vacay home with enough for a whole crew for a whole week (or more) isn't scalable. We do, though, call it out in the listing and a few times in the pre-trip info specifically so nobody's surprised, especially if, perhaps like you, they are used to staying in a hotel, and not in a big beach home.
Glad the place was as advertised otherwise! Any other suggestions for Shells? Or ready to gather the family again? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying in our home! 🏖️
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kelsey B.
Nov 4, 2025
Shells (west unit) family vacay!
Our family enjoyed the house and convenience of the beach so much! The house was perfect for us.
Woohoo! 🎉 Thanks so much, Doug! We’re thrilled you had a great time int he west side unit of Shells. Renting one side gives you full access to the fantastic private pool, with no sharing beyond the two sides of the home — perfect for families who want their own space but to save too since its such a great value. 🏖️💦
With spacious bedrooms, en suite bathrooms, and large balconies, it’s ideal for relaxing and enjoying the beach, which is just steps away. 🌊
If you have any suggestions to make stays even better, we’d love to hear them. And when you’re ready to lock in that return trip, we’d be delighted to host you again — and for larger groups, both sides of Shells (East & West) are available for an even bigger getaway! 😎
Easy beach access, comfortable property, great for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2024
😎 Super! Thanks Chris! Glad you all had a wonderful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ time in our place! Shoot us a note anytime if you have suggestions, or when ready to rock a return! 🙏
This property was very clean and exactly as pictured. We had 8 adults and 6 kiddos aged 5,5,3,2,2, 6 months. It worked out perfectly for us. The pool was clean and separately gated which was nice and sharing with the family next door was no problem. The beach was a close walk across the street. Be prepared to walk through some loose sand before you get to a smoother location on the beach. A wagon did not work very well there. Although there was some poles for setting up tents, we found that nobody monitored that nor the size of the tent in this area so we were able to set our tent up closer to the water with no problem. Also, this section of the beach was not nearly as populated as other areas so that was nice too. We easily fit 3 minivans and a Tahoe on our side of the garage. They do line up in a row, so if someone needs out, it sometimes takes some juggling, but completely doable. My only suggestion would be to bring a baby gate for the top of the stairs. Our 2 year olds kept wanting to escape down the stairs. We also brought some orange fencing to hook up on the front deck to keep the kids on our side without bothering our neighbors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2026
🥳 Awesome! Thanks Joni. 8 adults and 6 little ones (with a 6-month-old in the mix!) — and the west side of Shells worked perfectly? That's a win! So glad the separately-gated pool was a hit and that sharing with the family next door was a breeze. And great tip on the loose sand before the smooth stretch — helpful for the next family to know! Thank you so much for the 5-star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Any suggestions for Shells? Or ready to gather the crew for a return? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying in our home! 🏖️
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.
Great location. Easy access to the beach. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2025
👍 Thanks Josh! Glad you all had a great time and that you will be back! Thank you for staying in the east side of our Shells duplex, and for taking a moment to share your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience! 🙏
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
April C.
Sep 15, 2025
Wits End
Thank you for a lovely vacation! We had the best time.
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
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2025
Oh... super! Happy to hear you all had a fantastic time in the west side unit of our fun, big, Shells home on West Beach in Gulf Shores! If you have any suggestions for the home, communications, mgt, shoot us a note, and reach out when ready to return! 🙏
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!
Very nice house. Lots of space for all of us. We had a great time with the grands!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ethan T.
Jan 9, 2024
Good Times!
The stay was great. We enjoyed the home very much. It was the perfect size for our party. It was a good time had by all!
About the host
Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy
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.
Languages:
English
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests