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Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking colorful beach houses and the ocean.
A coastal road with colorful beach houses.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a staircase leading to another level.
A room with a large window, a bed with floral bedding, a lamp, and a wicker chair.
A residential area with a swimming pool, houses, and a green building.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Gulf Shores Beach and within 15 minutes of Little Lagoon. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 7 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a dining area are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a water park. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Gulf Shores holiday home include Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches.

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • West Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.

Shells, West Unit
1422 West Beach

6BR 7BA. West Beach Blvd Duplex. Pool. Large balcony patios! Easy beach access. Great deal. Nice place!

Brand new paint for an updated style inside on both sides! Looking great!!

This listing is for the West side unit of Shells. One side perfect for your group? Then this West side of Shells (6BR) may be just what you need!

Or, check out Shells's East side unit (6BR) — same great layout, same bedding, sleeps the same number, and same great amenities, so if one isn't available, grab the other--you can't go wrong! Or.... Go BIG and snag Shells's East & West sides together in one listing. That's 12 BR, with hotel-style secure connecting door!

Looking for an incredibly nice, upscale home to house a large group of people but you'd like to save a few dollars in the deal? The Shells duplex has 6 bedrooms on each side, balconies on two levels, ocean views from the south side rooms, a living room, and a lounge room.

Don't forget, peak season is in swing and during peak season, we book Saturday to Saturday. So, if you're looking and don't see any availability, check to see if your stay duration falls under those parameters as that usually is the problem :) But, as always, feel free to reach out as we are always happy to help!

Each side of Shells has the following sleeping arrangements:

Main Floor North BR: King
3rd Floor South BR: 2 Queens
3rd Floor Middle BR: Queen
3rd Floor North BR: King
4th Floor South BR: King
4th Floor North BR: Queen and Triple Bunk (twin over full)

Main Living Room: QSS
Main Floor Bonus Room: QSS

ALL bedrooms have private, en suite bathrooms.

Shells is located on the north side of West Beach Boulevard, across the street from the beach and you can see the beach!

VIRTUAL TOUR!
Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies? Check out our virtual tour. Specific questions about layout? Other stuff? Get the "insiders tour!" and see it all for yourself!

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=MdaHVZv1uPz

EASY DEEDED BEACH ACCES
You have beach access and a large pool for the guests of Shells. We aren't talking about blocks to reach the beach, it's right across the street, you have access to the beach by using the private walk way next to one of our homes at 1433 W. Beach Blvd! 465 ft walk to the beach!

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
Big. 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, 33x17x3-5'. 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 if you use space under the home and 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!

That's it! We think you'll have a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer. Inquire.

Shells East https://www.vrbo.com/3515612 6BR
Shells West https://vrbo.com/1978023 6BR

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
318290

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.?

Yep, Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20. is a short 4-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20. have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20. has a pool.

Does Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20. have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a private hot tub at Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.?

No, Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, plenty of room for everyone! We loved the pool with a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The communication was excellent. We enjoyed our stay with all the accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kereen D.

Wonderful! 😊

My family and I had a wonderful stay your home was very comfortable. I would like to thank you for letting us stay four extra days. Going home to 30 inches of snow was not fun. I would definitely come back 😊 only wish it would be tomorrow.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Shells (west unit) family vacay!

Our family enjoyed the house and convenience of the beach so much! The house was perfect for us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at beach... pool
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Nice location and property

Easy beach access, comfortable property, great for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katy T.

Perfect!

Great time at Shells. No problems. Hope return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Awesome family trip

Very easy to get to the beach and then relax in the pool later. Close to other activities and restaurants. We took the kids to the waterpark and loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Wits End

Thank you for a lovely vacation! We had the best time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Spring Break Trip

Great location. Easy access to the beach. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

frances w.

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

Family fun

The place was beautiful. It had all that we needed. Plenty of room and close to the main part of town.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chuck W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was everything that it was advertised to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

We had an awesome week!

We went to the beach every day and also enjoyed the pool. We had plenty of space to spread out, but also enough space to be together when we wanted. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Family vacation

Enjoyed the house. Thanks!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Love this place

Love this place. Worked perfectly for us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

debbie k.

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

vacation

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rose N.

Great stay with the grands

Very nice house. Lots of space for all of us. We had a great time with the grands!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ethan T.

Good Times!

The stay was great. We enjoyed the home very much. It was the perfect size for our party. It was a good time had by all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great week in Gulf Shores

Shells West was perfect for our group. We had 16 adults and 2 infants and had plenty of room for everyone. Access to the beach was easy. Having the pool was a huge bonus. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Fantastic!

We had a great time at Shells. It was perfect for us, and such a great value too for our long term stay. Thanks!
Verified review

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Family Reunion

This property met ALL our needs for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Shells, West Unit. Clean, amazing, getaway for Sand in My Boots

Richard was a phenomenal host, and the property was an amazing get away for my group.The trip was a huge success and we loved the house (especially the pool)! The festival was a blast, and we are hoping it will happen again next year! [Thank you Alex! Glad you had a wonderful time! Reach out if you have suggestions, or when ready to return!]
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

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

Great beach house!

The view was amazing, great location and tons of things to do. Its very nice that every bedroom has there own bathroom. When you need something for the house, they were quick to respond. The beach was very clean and a great place for kids to have fun and collect sea shells. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

April N.

Shells = perfect!

Everything was perfect and our family had a wonderful time. Thanks again for all your help with our booking, we look forward to working with you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Awesome!

Loved loved loved this house! It was huge, all the girls and me and the other mom had plenty of room. Shells west was a great place to stay for the week! Our group was super happy with it!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023