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Exterior
Beach
Pool
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 26

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

SMW 2nd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

SMW 3rd Floor Middle BR

1 King Bed

SMW 3rd Floor North BR

1 King Bed

SMW 3rd Floor South BR

1 King Bed

SMW 4th Floor Middle North BR

1 Queen Bed

SMW 4th Floor Middle South BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

SMW 4th Floor North BR

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

SMW 4th Floor South BR

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

SMW 2nd Floor Common Bath

Toilet

SMW 2nd North BR Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

SMW 3rd Floor Middle BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

SMW 3rd Floor North BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

SMW 3rd Floor South BR Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

SMW 4th Floor Middle Common Bath

Toilet · Shower only

SMW 4th Floor North BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

SMW 4th Floor South BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Sea Monster, West. Big. Beachfront. Pool. Sleeps 26. Awesome location!

Sea Monster, West Unit
1217 West Beach Blvd

8BR 7.5BA Beachfront duplex. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! Sleeps 26, or up to 52 in both sides!

2023-06-30. Brand new listing by owner. We’ve had our East side up on Vrbo for a while, but I’ve never had the west side of this gorgeous place posted here as she mostly rents herself. :-) So, no, there are no review (yet!) because it is a brand new listing. However, if you want to look at our other side, which is listing https://vrbo.com/1992138, you’ll see that it’s mostly five stars with happy happy large groups and families. The bonus to you is that as a new listing the first three bookings get 20% off their stay (automagically applied). Act quick!

Big is beautiful! Sea Monster is a “monster” as in BIG, but she's certainly not ugly! Great place, great space! Perfect location!

WThis lovely monstrosity is located directly on the gulf. It is perfect for those larger get togethers: plenty of space to be together but plenty of your own space too!

Sea Monster is a duplex with 8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths on each side! It sleeps up to 26, or 52 if you take both sides. This listing is for the WEST side unit. The East side unit may be available, or you can rent both as Sea Monster East & West (for a whopping 16 bedrooms, sleeping up to 52... just inquire!). 

2nd Floor (Main) North BR: King
3rd Floor South BR: King
3rd Floor Middle BR: King
3rd Floor North BR: King
4th Floor South BR: King
4th Floor Middle South BR: 2 x Twin Bunks
4th Floor Middle North BR: Queen
4th Floor North BR: 2 Queen + Twin Bunk

Main Level Living Room QSS
3rd Floor Living Rm QSS

On the main floor of each side of the Sea Monster there is a large living room, dining room and fully equipped kitchen with adjacent half bath. That floor also has a master suite with private bath, including a jetted tub and separate shower. The second level has a bonus room with television and a sleeper sofa and access to a full bath. To the north of the bonus room is a bedroom with a shared bath. Another guest bedroom is located on the south side of the bonus room area with private full bath. There is also a master suite facing the gulf on the second level with a private master bath including a jetted tub and separate shower. This master bedroom also has a deck. Floor three has four guest bedrooms and three baths; one of which is a Hollywood bath shared by two of the bedrooms.

For both sides, see our Sea Monster East & West listing. One side perfect for your group? Check out our Sea Monster East and Sea Monster West listings for the individual units.Other Sea Monster amenities include a shared pool, washer & dryer, dishwasher, microwave, televisions, cable, dvd players, internet, telephone with free domestic long distance, covered parking, and an extremely convenient location.

POOL? You bet!
BIG outdoor pool (shared only between the two sides and with no one else).

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 6 cars per side. More if you park under then home and stack carefully. Just share nice with the neighbors! 

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!

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. No pets. 

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer. brand new listing by owner.

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

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Washer
Dryer
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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: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire.
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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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24
Note from host: Pls inquire.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday 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 explore 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. Make sure you get close to 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Monster, West. Big. Beachfront. Pool. Sleeps 26. Awesome location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sea Monster, West. Big. Beachfront. Pool. Sleeps 26. Awesome location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Monster, West. Big. Beachfront. Pool. Sleeps 26. Awesome location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Monster, West. Big. Beachfront. Pool. Sleeps 26. Awesome location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Monster, West. Big. Beachfront. Pool. Sleeps 26. Awesome location! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Gulf State Park. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cyndi O.

Sea Monster summer vacation

The house was very nice and we enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed the easy access to the beach.

8/10 Good

Kara T.

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

Great location!

We really enjoyed our stay. The layout and closeness to the beach were perfect for our family. The owner has great communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Fantastic!

Great stay. Sea Monster was perfect for us. Very big. We never felt on top of each other, and the new bath and tile in the main level master bedroom was a very nice improvement over the pics! We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Rosha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute house with tons of rooms for each couple to have their own room and bathroom! This was perfect for our big family vacation house to sleep everyone plus plenty of options for the kids to not be in beds with anyone else!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall P.

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

Great time

We had a great time with our family vacation. Only issue was one of the bath jacuzzis was out of order. It would’ve been nice to have operational.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

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

Great family stay

Our family, ages 2-75 stayed Thanksgiving week at the Sea Monster West and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The property was clean and we had everything we needed. We had a hot water problem on arrival that was fixed within a couple hours. We really enjoyed our stay.Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Family Fall Break

Grandparents, parents, siblings and all our children came for a relaxing week! Our stay was wonderful with plenty of room and amenities at or near the house. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Another great trip

We really enjoyed our stay at the sea monster, last time we stayed on the other side. Hopefully we'll be back in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

Another great trip!

Another great trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Sea Monster = 5star rental! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

So many great things to say about the Seamonster! It is perfect for large families or friend vacations. Right on the beach with pool..so convenient with kids! NO waiting on elevators with sandy toys and impatient kids! The ice cream shop, restaurant, and seafood market right across the street was so nice. The teens kept the ice cream shop busy and looked forward to it everyday! The house had everything we needed and Rick has been great to work with. We have booked back to back years and can't wait to book again! 5star rental! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [🥳 Thanks so much Jessica! You had me at ice cream! 😉 See you next year! Hey, updated the main floor master bath after your stay. You'll like it a lot, I think! Always happy to have you all! See you next year! Let's get it locked in before it gets away! Many weeks are already gone for summer of next year (and its a year away!). Will poke you. Thank you so much! Best wishes til next time! 🙏]
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10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Good Labor Day Vacay

Good trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Our stay was wonderful.

Our stay was wonderful. Very pleased with the house. We were able to spread out and stay with our kids.
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

Great times!!!

Great times!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

Thank you!

Thank you so much Rick & Susan for allowing us to stay in your home. We had a wonderful trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra K.

Amazing

The house was amazing! Very clean! Had everything we needed.... we had the best time! We will be back again one day!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn P.

We enjoyed the house, the pool and the beach

We've stayed in the Sea Monster, East and West, several times over the years. The accommodations worked well for my family. It appeared as though the interior had been repainted which looked good. We enjoyed the house, the pool and the beach. The location is perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Loved it so much... coming back!

Thank you! Looking to return next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Kassie S.

Everything was perfect!!

Everything was perfect!! Thanks for letting us make that switch!! Looking forward to booking with you guys in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

So blessed!

We have stayed here every year for multiple years. We LOVE Sea Monster. The owners are so kind too. We hope to return for many more years. Nice updates to paint and furniture this year too!
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10/10 Excellent

Erika D., Franklin, NC 28734

Perfect for large groups, we loved the location

The property is perfect for large groups, we loved the location. In addition to the fact that although we shared the house with other families, each one had enough space and privacy. It is the first time we visited Gulf shores beach and we liked it a lot because it is perfect for families with small children since the waves are calm and the coast is not deep. 100% recommended!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Laccee M.

Another fabulous time at Sea Monster!

We love Sea Monster. We have stayed her for many years for the fall. We really appreciate the updates this year. We miss it already and can't wait for next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

So blessed!

We have stayed here every year for multiple years. We LOVE Sea Monster. The owners are so kind too. We even got to stay in BOTH sides this year. We hope to return for many more years. Nice updates to paint and furniture this year too!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Great place!!!

Place great! Like having a Private beach not congested. Great to have pool for kids . Close to beach. Two refrigerators, two dishwashers nice for 18 people. I would recommend for large family. Lots of space we had 8 adults and nine children. We had an extra room and extra beds.

8/10 Good

Jack A.

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

2024 Family vacation

Faucet in kitchen sink was quirky. Would not shut completely off unless a certain place found and was not the same place each time. Floor in main den needed to be moped--9 month old had dirty feet from crawling on the floor. Otherwise was a very good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheri H.

Amazing time. Sea Monster was fantastic!

We had an amazing time at SeaMonster West! Bama Beach Houses was great. We didn't really have any issues we couldn't resolve ourselves, so I don't think we ever had a need to reach out to them. We had plenty of room, and we had a couple of warm, sunny days, so there isn't much more you can ask for. All in all…it was fantastic. We had plenty of room for everyone, and we all had a great time. I truly appreciate you working with us. We would not have been able to go without your help!

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!

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

Really big! Great price point. LOTS of King beds. Great location! Walk across street for food, ice cream, seafood, and bar and grill. Never leave! Big! Beachfront. Large pool.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests