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Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!
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9.8 out of 10
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8 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 26
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Gulf Shores, AL
- Place, Gulf Shores Beach3 min walk
- Place, Lagoon Pass Park2 min drive
- Place, Hangout Music Fest3 min drive
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 26)
4th Floor Middle North BR
1 Queen Bed
4th Floor North BR
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Common Space
2 Double Sofa Beds
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 South BR
2 Single Bunk Beds
SMW 4th Floor South BR
1 King Bed
7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
SME 2nd Floor Common Bath
Toilet
SME 2nd North BR Bath
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
SME 3rd Floor Middle BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
SME 3rd Floor North BR Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
SME 3rd Floor South BR Bath
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
SME 4th Floor Middle Common Bath
Toilet · Shower only
SME 4th Floor North BR Bath
Toilet · Shower only
SME 4th Floor South BR Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
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 “monster” 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)
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 “monster” 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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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulf Shores, AL
What's nearby
- Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
- Fort Morgan Beach - 21 min drive - 26.5 km
- Fort Morgan - 31 min drive - 45.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Hangout - 4 min drive
- The Catch - 3 min drive
- The Happy Pappy Coffee House - 6 min drive
- Sunliner Diner - 4 min drive
- De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robbie S.
25 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robbie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Loran W.
4 Nov, 2025
Sea Monster = PERFECT!
Loran W.
10/10 Excellent
Fred T.
31 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fred T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
James M.
29 Jul, 2025
Sea Monster East
James M.
8/10 Good
Tommy D.
2 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Tommy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cody and Sarah P.
13 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cody and Sarah P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Marge M.
9 Jan, 2024
The place was excellent and we enjoyed everything... we had a great time!
Marge M.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dareia P.
18 Feb, 2025
Great stay! Clean. Perfect for the trip.
Dareia P.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
SC M.
1 Aug, 2024
Sea Monster East
SC M.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Amanda T.
11 Jan, 2024
Loved Sea Monster!! Would def stay again!
Amanda T.
10/10 Excellent
Tammy B.
4 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
Tammy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
21 Aug, 2024
Sea Monster vacation
Julie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
toni b.
9 Jan, 2024
Great stay in Sea Monster!
toni b.
10/10 Excellent
Ken K.
24 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home & location for extended family vacation
Ken K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rita D.
9 Jan, 2024
Perfect location, and very well maintained!
Rita D.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lynn L.
9 Jan, 2024
Wonderful Week!
Lynn L.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Thomas B.
17 Dec, 2024
We love Sea Monster
Thomas B.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jenny R.
9 Jan, 2024
We had a great stay
Jenny R.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Glenn P.
3 Sept, 2024
Great return trip to Sea Monster East
Glenn P.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Glenn P.
3 Sept, 2024
Great return trip to Sea Monster East
Glenn P.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Daniel B.
9 Jan, 2024
Another great trip to Sea Monster
Daniel B.
10/10 Excellent
Priscilla G.
22 May, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views- lots of space for everyone and loved the pool for kids!
Priscilla G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
18 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
Michael M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Daniel B.
9 Jan, 2024
Sea Monster is the best
Daniel B.
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.
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.
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