6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 25

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationGulf Shores Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationHangout Music Fest5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaterville USA6 min drive
  • AirportPensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)60 min drive

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Wits End East 2nd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

Wits End East 3rd Floor Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Wits End East 3rd Floor North Bedroom

1 King Bed

Wits End East 3rd Floor South Bedroom

1 King Bed

Wits End East 4th Floor North Bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Wits End East 4th Floor South Bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

6 bathrooms

Wits End East 2nd Floor North Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End East 3rd Floor Hollywood Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End East 3rd Floor South Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End East 4th Floor North Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End East 4th Floor South Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Wits End East Common Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!

Wits End, East Unit.
1433 West Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL 36542

6BR 6BA. Beachfront. Pool. Multiple master suites. Big balconies. Big views. Big beach! This listing is for the East side unit. Also check out Wits End West and Wits End East & West (the whole thing!)

Check out the awesome beach walkover we put in. Walk out the main level living room, onto the deck, and over the walkover!

Relaxation awaits you at this fabulous beachside duplex. Each side of this beach home has 6 bedrooms and 6 baths, including 2 master suites.

2nd Floor North Bedroom, King with ensuite bath
2nd Floor Living Room. QSS
2nd Floor Den/Lounge, QSS

3rd Floor South Bedroom, King with ensuite bath
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom, Queen, with ensuite bath (shared with North BR)
3rd Floor North Bedroom, King, with ensuite bath (shared with Middle BR)

4th Floor South Bedroom, 2 Queens + Twin over Full Bunk with ensuite bath
4th Floor North Bedroom, 2 Queens + Bunk with ensuite bath

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
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, 22x16x3-5' Rectangle. 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 (per side), more if you 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!

Wits End East https://vrbo.com/1778004 6BR
Wits End West https://vrbo.com/1778067 6BR

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Waterville USA and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting. 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 - 4 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hangout - 5 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner - 5 min drive
  • Pink Pony Pub - 6 min drive
  • De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 5 min drive
  • Burger King - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family house!
Great stay for our family. Location was great and house was very clean and as advertised. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayleigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach house!
The house was nice, the boardwalk to the beach was our favorite part. With 2 toddlers it made it super easy to access the beach. Any issues we had were promptly taken care of by property manager (Haleigh), she was sweet and helpful with everything! I will say the photos on VRBO are a bit outdated, and beware there are A LOT of stairs, but other than that no complaints! We plan to book again with Bama Beach Houses for our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

D M.

Wits End
Great time. No issues. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

House was amazing!
The house was amazing. We had our family vacation, there was 12 of use, and there was plenty of room. The living areas got a little crowded when we were all in there, but that was expected with the large group. There was more than enough room for sleeping. The walkout to the Beach was so helpful with the smaller children. Everything was wonderful! We can't wait to book next years trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Will definitely be booking again!
We recently stayed at Wits End East and had a great time! There were 19 of us total and the place was very spacious and clean. The pool kept the littles entertained when we were ready to get out of the sun for a bit. There was a lot of things to do nearby and many places to eat. Our host, Richard, was very prompt and helpful and was able to accomodate our furry friends. One of the absolute best trips we have taken! We will definitely be booking again!

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Rick Goldsworthy, Owner

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.

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. Wits End is currently a great deal for its size. Why? Different management company for a long time, and then we took over just recently and have not (yet!) adjusted the pricing to match our other 6 BR units. Lots of updates last year, including the new beach walkover, and more updates planned over the winter 2019.

What makes this property unique

Right on the beach. Big. Great value. And a very cool new beach walkover, over the dunes, from the second floor. How cool is that??! Wits End was actually the first home we took several of our friends' and their families way back when the kids were in elementary school. In fact we went for shrimp festival, and it was a blast. My oldest caught a flounder, go figure!, with our family friend, and baseball coach, Paul. That was quite the sight flopping around. The fish, not our friend, or my son.... We couldn't make as many trips over the years, as the kids aged up and leaving school became harder, but Wits End always brings back fond memories of that great trip. Oh, and the shrimp, and beach, and more shrimp, and the little zoo that could, and more shrimp....

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