Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!
Sea Monster, East Unit 1217 West Beach Blvd
8BR 7.5BA Beachfront duplex side. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! Sleeps 26, or up to 52 in both sides!
Big is beautiful! Sea Monster is a βmonsterβ as in BIG, but she's certainly not ugly! And the location!? Can't be beat. Close to everything, especially the beach! Right out your back door, with the only thing between you and the water being sand... and well, more water... because your own pool, private to the duplex is right there too! Plus... this home is right across from Waves Grocery, ice cream, seafood and a great bar and grill! Location. Location. Location.
This listing is for the East side unit, Sea Monster, East! You can also rent the other side, or both together as a 2x8 bedroom place. Like having a 16 bedroom but with two of almost everything: kitchens, living rooms, more! Well, FOUR of some things since each side has TWO refrigerators! When renting both sides, guests may unlock the connecting door on the main level for easy access between the two sides without going up and down the stairs from the main entries.
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. Each side has the following:
2nd Floor (Main) North BR: King with en suite bath 3rd Floor South BR: King with en suite bath 3rd Floor Middle BR: King with en suite bath 3rd Floor North BR: King with ensuite bath (typically provides access to anyone in Living Room/QSS) 4th Floor South BR: King with ensuite bath (shared with bunk room, private access from both rooms) 4th Floor Middle South BR: 2 x Twin Bunks (shared with South BR, private access from both rooms) 4th Floor Middle North BR: Queen, bath in hallway next to room, not specifically shared with another room 4th Floor North BR: 2 Queen + Twin Bunk with en suite bath
All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms EXCEPT the 4th Floor Middle North BR. Note, there are not separate bathrooms if using the Living Room or Lounge QSS so bath use would be with adjacent rooms. Additionally, the bunk room can either use the adjacent (en suite, separate entrance with the south bedroom) OR the common bath on that level.
Main Level Living Room QSS 3rd Floor Living Rm QSS
TWO REFRIGERATORS Yes, two per side. Because... you need a lot of space for shrimp and beverages!
POOL? You bet! BIG outdoor pool (shared only between the two sides). 30x16x3-5' rectangular bit of beachfront bliss!
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.
Sea Monster East https://vrbo.com/1992138 8BR Sea Monster West https://www.vrbo.com/3483307 8BR Sea Monster East & West https://www.vrbo.com/4296594?dateless=true 16 BR (2x8BR)
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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.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.
Important information
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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
On-site 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 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Fort Morgan - 34 min drive - 46.8 km
Getting around
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
βͺThe Hangout - β¬4 min drive
βͺThe Catch - β¬3 min drive
βͺPink Pony Pub - β¬4 min drive
βͺSunliner Diner - β¬4 min drive
βͺPicnic Beach - β¬4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!?
As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! on 16 Aug, 2026 start from S$1,747, 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.
How much is parking at Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! 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 and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great beach location with nice view. Great for large groups. Pool area was nice but too cold to swim in April. Kitchen stocked well. Just be prepared for stairs. Would rent again
Deb T.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2026
π΄ Hi there Deb! Thanks so much for the 5-star review β weβre thrilled you enjoyed your stay at Sea Monster East! π
Sounds like you made the most of that beachfront location and those views β hard to beat! Weβre glad the home worked well for your group and that the kitchen had everything you needed. π
Youβre absolutely right about the stairs β by coastal code, all homes here start one level up (storms and all that π¬οΈ), and duplex-style homes like Sea Monster tend to be more of a βstraight shot upββ¦ a little bonus cardio for the beach week! πͺπ
For future stays, we do have a mix of options β some stand-alone homes with landings, a few with single-level living once youβre inside, and even a couple with elevators for larger groups. Something for everyone depending on what youβre after!
Weβd love to host you again anytime β and if you ever need more space, renting both sides together turns Sea Monster into a full 16-bedroom setup perfect for big gatherings. Thanks again, and come back soon! π
Big house with big bedrooms, and kitchen. Beach view was amazing. Close restaurants were great. Nice to have 2 refrigerators and dishwashers. Would definitely stay again.
Robbie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Loran W.
4 Nov, 2025
Sea Monster = PERFECT!
It was PERFECT!!! Plenty of room and so convenient. Thank you very much!
Great property for our large group. The kids (big and small) loved the pool. Enough bedrooms and common areas for everyone to feel comfortable. Location and beach canβt be beat.
Fred T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
π Yay! Thank you so much Fred! I very much appreciate you taking a moment to share your super 5βοΈ experience in the east side unit of our Sea Monster duplex. 8 bedrooms, all the fixin's, and that beachfront pool, and location! So happy you and the kiddos were able to enjoy it all. Suggestions? Return trip!? Reach out! Thanks again! π₯°
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marge M.
9 Jan, 2024
The place was excellent and we enjoyed everything... we had a great time!
The place was excellent and we enjoyed everything... we had a great time!
Marge M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James M.
29 Jul, 2025
Sea Monster East
Everything was awesome. We love that house. That was our 2nd time staying in it.
Great family reunion type property. You have privacy anytime you want or mingle areas as desired. Great pool and nice beach access. Lots of balcony space on all three living levels! We booked East and West again for next year before departing!
Tommy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
π€ Thanks Tommy! Glad you had an awesome time in both sides of Sea Monster! I am curious... you βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ starred the west side, but this side (east) got a 4, albeit with superlative, super nice, narrative, so I am curious what may have caused the one βοΈ to walk away on this side? Might be an error, but always looking for things to improve! Sounds, though, like you had the perfect time in both sides so my guess is error. π Thanks so much for rebooking for 2026! Sea Monster is already mostly full for sumemr 2026 and its only August 2025, so way to get ahead of it! Ty! π Rick
We had a great time at the property! Perfect location! It was clean and spacious and lots of bathrooms. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Tammy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2024
π Thanks Tammy! Happy you and the crew had a fantastic family vacay in the east side of our Sea Monster. Clean. Spacious. Want to come back. Love that! DM me with any suggestions, and when ready to bring the family back to the Gulf! Happy to host you all again anytime! π
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
21 Aug, 2024
Sea Monster vacation
We have loved staying here this week & we're looking at booking here again next year. Thank you!
Julie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2024
Thanks Julie! Glad you all had a great time and loved out home. Reach out directly so I can help with that return trip. Hope all is well. Have a wonderful rest of the year!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
toni b.
9 Jan, 2024
Great stay in Sea Monster!
We had a great time. Thank you!
toni b.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rita D.
9 Jan, 2024
Perfect location, and very well maintained!
We really have enjoyed our stay in your house. It's the perfect location, and very well maintained! We have visited Gulf Shores for the month of February and then again, one or two weeks during spring break for several years and hope to continue this plan.
Rita D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lynn L.
9 Jan, 2024
Wonderful Week!
We had a really wonderful week with my husband's family in Sea Monster East.
Lynn L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jenny R.
9 Jan, 2024
We had a great stay
Overall the stay way really good. The house fit our large group perfect. There was plenty of towels and location was perfect. The size and rooms were great. The kids loved the pool. We had a great stay. The guy who cleaned the pool did a great job also.
Perfect home & location for extended family vacation
My wife & I, our six kids, their spouses and grandkids enjoyed a wonderful week at sea monster. This is a great property that is very spacious, well-maintained and well equipped. We felt the price was reasonable for what we received. We have absolutely no complaints and have reserved it for the same time next year.
Ken K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2025
πββοΈThank you so much for the awesome review! Thrilled to hear that you and your whole family had such a great time at Sea Monster. We're excited to have you back next year! Please do not hesitate to reach out with any suggestions. Thanks again!! π
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Glenn P.
3 Sept, 2024
Great return trip to Sea Monster East
Our stay was great. No issues that I recall. The beach was wonderful and it seemed as though there were fewer people at the beach.
Glenn P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Glenn P.
3 Sept, 2024
Great return trip to Sea Monster East
Our stay was great. No issues that I recall. The beach was wonderful and it seemed as though there were fewer people at the beach.
Glenn P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Glenn P.
3 Sept, 2024
Great return trip to Sea Monster East
Our stay was great. No issues that I recall. The beach was wonderful and it seemed as though there were fewer people at the beach.
Glenn P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Thomas B.
17 Dec, 2024
We love Sea Monster
As you can see, we keep booking for our Thanksgiving--we love it. We look forward to coming again. I will touch base about arrival next year when we get closer.
Amazing views- lots of space for everyone and loved the pool for kids!
We had an amazing trip and loved the property. The view and location was perfect. Loved having a pool to take kids to play as well. We had plenty of room and made lots of great memories. We will be back next year!
Priscilla G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
Good afternoon Priscilla! Thank you so much for the fantastic review of my home! I am so glad you and the crew had a great time and and AMAZING trip. I love getting a warm fuzzy! Happy to have you and the gang back. If you haven't already booked it -- I don't have the sheet in front of me -- please give me a call since next year is filling up already! Thanks again! Rick
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!
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.
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:
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests