Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.

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A two-story building with a green exterior, a balcony with red chairs, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a building with a red roof in the background.
A covered porch with wooden flooring and a row of rocking chairs.
A beachside property with a wooden deck, beach access sign, and a view of the ocean.
A beach view with a road, palm trees, and houses.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gulf Shores Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    β€ͺ5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    β€ͺ11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    β€ͺ19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    β€ͺ10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

North Bedroom, 2nd Level

1 King Bed

Northeast Bedroom, 2nd Level

1 Single Bunk Bed

South Bedroom, 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

Southeast Bedroom, 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

Main Floor Full Bath

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

North Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

South bedroom bathroom

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Tropic Falls 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 going on at Orange Beach Tennis Center, or consider a night out at The Hangout. Scuba diving and snorkelling 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

  • Little Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 20 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • β€ͺThe Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • β€ͺSunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • β€ͺPink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • β€ͺThe Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • β€ͺWaffle House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sea Urchins, Unit 1 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 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay. You are right at the beach access and plenty of room!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
πŸ₯³ Yay! Thanks Holly. Right at the beach access with plenty of room β€” that's the south side of Sea Urchins in a nutshell! So glad it was a great stay. Thank you so much for the 5-star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Any suggestions for Sea Urchins? Or ready to come back to the beach? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying in our home! πŸ–οΈ
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely LOVE Sea Urchins' South unit

We absolutely love Sea Urchins S! It is perfect for us. Love the large king bedrooms! We are bouncing back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for our family to enjoy the beach and private pool. Facilities were neat, clean and designed with an easy flow of usage. Parking was great, kitchen was well stocked but needed cleaning before usage.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2026
πŸ€— Wonderful, Ann! So glad the south side of Sea Urchins was the perfect home base for your family β€” beach and your own private pool right there, easy parking, and that nice easy flow through the place. That layout really does make a big group feel effortless! Thank you for the well-stocked kitchen note too β€” and I appreciate you flagging that it needed a wipe-down before use; I'll pass that to the cleaning team so the next family finds it spotless. Thank you so much for the 5-star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Any suggestions for Sea Urchins? Or ready to set up a return? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying in our home! πŸ–οΈ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay.

We had a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Wonderful! Thanks Kevin. So happy to hear you and the gang had a great time in our home! Hurry back! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great trip to Sea Urchins South

Everything was very clean and smelled clean as well. We really didn't have any problems. If I could just mention an observation for our family. I'm a Grandmother to three beautiful grown granddaughters. Whom I enjoy cooking for and they seem to look forward to me doing that at the beach. The kitchen was equipped with plenty of silverware, dishes, glasses, and skillets. We are already booked for at Sea Urchin South. We look forward to next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had great time and loved the place

We had great time and loved the place
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great trip!

We had a great time and the weather was fabulous!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Yay! So glad you had the bestest time at Sea Urchins Patrick! Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience. πŸ₯³ Let's get that return trip set up, and don't hesitate poke us directly with any feedback for Sea Urchins, our communications, or the Bama Beach Houses support team too! Thanks again! πŸ™
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sea Urchins South

Our stay was great. We had a good time as always. We love staying in your home. Have a great rest of the summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

We had a great time! The location is amazing! The beach is steps away from the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Yay! 😎😎😎. Thanks Kim! Glad you all had a fantastic time in our Sea Urchin! DM us with any suggestions, or when ready to rock a return! πŸ™
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Excellent place to stay, location was private however close enough to get around. Everything was clean, and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Perfect house for a family of 14 with 6 small children. Proximity of ocean was great and it was awesome to have a pool right there. Enjoyed it so much we are coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation 23

We absolutely loved the location and home. We will definitely be returning and hope to book with Mr. Rick again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
πŸ‘ Thank you so much Jeremy and Teresa! Shoot me a note when ready to set up the return trip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location! Very clean.

Amazing location! The house was exactly as described and very clean. being across the street from the beach entry was so nice! Richard was helpful and responsive and we hope to book again next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

We enjoyed the location and the house greatly. We would book the house for any future vacations we may make in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you Wanda! Thrilled everything was perfect for you guys and that you'll be back. Reach out when ready to rock the return! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

Would love to stay in Sea Urchin again. It was wonderful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Relax with Family

Property was clean, plenty of room for our family. Everyone had their own space. Right across the street from the beach, our own pool and far enough away from crowds to be relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our group

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a giant living/gathering area (both inside and out), a short crosswalk to the beach and a private full-sized pool = a week full of giggles, laughter and family fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
πŸ₯° giggles, laughter and family fun!!! Thanks for sharing your fantastic time in my home and so happy ot hear it was perfect for you all! Reach out when ready to repeat the family fun (and giggles!!). 😎
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

Family trip for my mother-in law’s birthday! We loved the place and location was great! The kids loved the pool. Right across the street from the beach and walkway! Would definitely rent this place again! Hope to go back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks Jennifer! Thrilled that you and the family had a fantastic trip to our home! Hope you can make it back next summer! Sea Urchin booked REALLY early (like a year in advance for summer and major holidays), but has a few summer lots left for next year. I'll reach out directly too! Thanks again! Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House location was perfect! The decks had recently been updated and were great.

House location was perfect! The decks had recently been updated and were great. House was equipped with what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks Beth! Glad you loved the new decks and other updates throughout our home! Direct message me with any suggestions or to set up the return! Thanks again! Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Home

Home was very clean, and had all the amenities we needed. We were very comfortable and were able to spread out. The location couldn't have been more perfect, since it is directly across the public beach access. We We lived
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Appreciated the cleanliness of the property and proximity to the beach. Photos do not do the home justice. Hope to stay here again in the near future. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks Curt! Love the warm fuzzies for my place! 10 out of 10 awesome! Reach out if you have any suggestions or need anything, like that return stay! I'd be happy to have you all anytime. Best wishes, Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sea Urchin South

Great stay! Already re-booked for next year! Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break 2024

Easy to check in but we have stayed at many rentals and prefer more of the basics supplied in home. Great spot
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2024
Thanks Scott! Glad you had a great time in my place. Look for an email directly from me too as I wanted a little more info. Appreciate the super review! Hope to host you all again sometime. Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved Sea Urchins

Stayed in the south side of Sea Urchins. Great place to stay with a large group. It's right across from the beach and is in a convenient location. We would love to return to this house again! Bama Beach Houses was very easy to work with, helpful and informative!
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