Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.
9.8
Outstanding(56 Reviews)House in West Beach, AL
20 guests · 7 bedrooms · 7 baths
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About this house rental
Shells, West Unit
1422 West Beach
6BR 7BA. West Beach Blvd Duplex. Pool. Large balcony patios! Easy beach access. Great deal. Nice place!
2024-01. Flash Summer 2024 Deal. Vacation like is 2019! Save $1500 or more. Be one of the first 2 to book this great place and you will be priced at 2019 pricing! Pre-pandemic deal as we take over managing these two great beachfront places! Pricing will ALREADY reflect this deal, and you can see it as a line item discount on the book now page. Act fast!
This listing is for the West side unit. Shells, West! Each side is a private unit with 6 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and more. No sharing. You CAN also rent the other side, or both together: two of almost everything: kitchens, living rooms, more! When renting both sides, guests may unlock the connecting doors to allow for access between the two sides near the kitchens without going up and down the stairs from the main entries.
Brand new paint for an updated style inside on both sides for 2023! Looking great!!
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.
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!
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
1422 West Beach
6BR 7BA. West Beach Blvd Duplex. Pool. Large balcony patios! Easy beach access. Great deal. Nice place!
2024-01. Flash Summer 2024 Deal. Vacation like is 2019! Save $1500 or more. Be one of the first 2 to book this great place and you will be priced at 2019 pricing! Pre-pandemic deal as we take over managing these two great beachfront places! Pricing will ALREADY reflect this deal, and you can see it as a line item discount on the book now page. Act fast!
This listing is for the West side unit. Shells, West! Each side is a private unit with 6 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and more. No sharing. You CAN also rent the other side, or both together: two of almost everything: kitchens, living rooms, more! When renting both sides, guests may unlock the connecting doors to allow for access between the two sides near the kitchens without going up and down the stairs from the main entries.
Brand new paint for an updated style inside on both sides for 2023! Looking great!!
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.
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!
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
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of West Beach, AL
Reviews
9.8
Outstanding(56 Reviews)10.0
We had an absolutely wonderful 7 night stay! It was perfect for the 8 of us! Very close and walkable to the beach! A great pool to relax in. And my favorite part was that everybody had their own bathroom! The house was super clean, spacious, and comfortable! Two refrigerators was so perfect! i hope we get a chance to stay again! [Yay! 😎😎😎 So glad you all had a fantastic time in my home and that everything was perfect for you all, including super clean! I relayed your kind words to my gang on the ground. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for staying in our place. If you have any suggestions at all, shoot me or Bama Beach Houses a DM anytime, including to help set up that return trip! Would be happy to have you all again anytime! Thanks again Andrea! 🙏
10.0
We LOVED your home Everyone had way enough space! The air conditioner kept us nice and cold. Everything we needed was there. The pool was awesome. The people next door had the whole baseball team there and the parents which crowded us out some but you have no control over how many people were there. Definitely more than 20. We still loved it. Thank you!
10.0
What an amazing place! We wondered if it would be a hindrance booking a place that wasn’t on the beach. IT WASN’T! It was only a short 100 yard walk to the beach! The house was clean and beautiful, our family of 15 had no trouble at all fitting enjoyed many family dinners. The pool was perfect and was plenty big enough to not only accommodate our family but the neighbors family as well. The hosts were fantastic and we will definitely be renting here again FIVE STARS!!!
10.0
Beautiful home with a convenient location! walking distance to the beach! lots of room in our side (West) for our whole family with plenty of beneficial features to help make our stay amazing!
[😎😎😎. Yay! Thanks Tailor! You all are welcome back anytime. So glad you all had a fantastic stay at Shells! Reach out directly to me or Bama Beach Houses if you have any suggestions whatsoever, or when ready to return! Thanks again!]
10.0
Everything was great stay!! 5 households for our 'fam damnly' vacay was so much easier with the check-in and check-out system! Received a phone call for a mattress replacement quick and easy. Great job by Larry and his co-worker! We were not bothered in any way! So vacay was great! Thank you!
10.0
Had a great time down in Gulf Shores with no problems at your home. The house was spacious and loved the balcony. Thank you for letting us book this house. Everyone had a great time.
10.0
We had a wonderful time. Thank you so much for allowing us to rent your nice home. I would suggest updating the photos for the house--Shells is way better than the photos and we loved the all white bedding too. The pool was so nice and the beach very easy to get to for us. Thank you again for having us!
10.0
We really enjoyed our time in Gulf Shores. We had our entire family of 20 and had plenty of room for everyone. It was close to the beach and stores that we needed. The only problem we had is the bedroom with the two queen beds was too hot. We went and purchased a stand fan that helped a lot. We also enjoyed having two refrigerators because we do cook all our meals at the house. The pool was a great hit with the kids and it was nice to only share it with the other side.
10.0
All was great. AL Power rewarded us with a four hour outage one evening, but they had a new transformer up quickly. House was great for our crew of 20. It's hard for us to schedule this far in advance, but when we do plan our next trip, Shells will be a strong possibility for our destination. Thanks so much for the hospitality!
10.0
Great place
10.0
Everything was great!! Our whole team stayed in both sides of the house. Everyone got along pretty well. The pool was a ton of fun for all of the kids since they all knew each other. Beach was great-yellow flags all week…the weather 🥵 well, let's just say, I'm from Arkansas and the humidity was insane 🤣 it was a fun, relaxing week with our friends and plenty of space for everyone. Loved how the outdoor balcony up too connected so the kids could go back and forth with their friends.
10.0
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.
10.0
Highly recommend!! We've had a great experience working with this host every time. The house was clean and well stocked with all the necessities. The pool was clean and the beach was just a short walk. Rick and Susan are very helpful and answered all our questions promptly. We would definitely consider staying here again.
10.0
Love this place. Worked perfectly for us.
10.0
The home was very welcoming and we all had a great time. Everything was clean and orderly. The pool very clean. Thanks again for a great time! Diana
10.0
The kids had a fabulous time in the pool!! Even us older folks enjoyed it. The management company did a good job keeping us informed and checking on us. Thank you for all the great communication.
10.0
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!
10.0
Very nice house. Lots of space for all of us. We had a great time with the grands!
10.0
We had a great time at Shells. It was perfect for us, and such a great value too for our long term stay. Thanks!
10.0
We loved Shells and it was much more affordable than many places we looked at. It is across the street from the beach (not on the beach) but that probably helps with the price a lot. And the owner has a beach access right across the street instead of walking down the road--very convenient! I highly recommend it.
10.0
There was plenty of room to move around. We loved having two refrigerators to help with a big Thanksgiving dinner, and truly enjoyed our stay and the view
10.0
We have a large family and had plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed the pool and the large decks. It was very easy to access the beach. There were grills left by previous renters so we took advantage!
10.0
We rented the house for our family and friends that were coming to our wedding. The house was everything we could ask for, plenty of room for 17 Adults and an infant. We definitely recommend and stay again with a large group.
10.0
Shells West was a great choice for our family vacation. Communication prior to and after our stay was excellent. Check in was super easy and everything was just as described. Plenty of seating around the pool and on the decks. Several tables under the house allowed us to enjoy our meals outside and in the shade. There are 3 levels of living space, so lots of steps - but this gave us plenty of room to spread out. The beach is right across the street and gorgeous! Overall, an excellent experience!
10.0
Our extended family of 50 stayed at three Bahama Beach homes August 5-12. Our family unit stayed at Shells West and another family stayed in Shells East so the pool was shared by only family members which was fantastic! We had an ocean view home, with a quick walk across West Beach Blvd to the sand and water.
The house setup was perfect for a large family group. We had six bedrooms, each bedroom had a ceiling fan and its own full bathroom. There were two refrigerators and two living areas which I think is essential to accommodate a group of 20.
Our host, Rick and Susan Goldworthy, were great commmunicators, which made the process of checking in very easy. We had a few minor housekeeping issues but Hayleigh, the property manager was very helpful, quick to respond to any concerns.
Thank you for a great week with our family!
10.0
Wonderful accommodations for our large family of 7 adults and 7 children.
The kitchen had everything we needed, and there were plenty of bathrooms for everyone.
The washer was not working on the first day, and was replaced the next day! You can’t get any better service than that!
Beach access across the street was perfect - I wouldn’t want to walk further in the hot sun of August. The pool was a great reprieve from the sand and crashing waves at the beach.
First time in Gulf Shores, for all of us, and our wonderful accommodations made it one of our best vacations yet.
10.0
My family stayed at Shells West for my parents 50th wedding anniversary and it was perfect! Very short walk to the beach and plenty of bathrooms for 20. Would highly recommend.
10.0
it was great! big and nice location!
10.0
Our stay was so enjoyable. We had a few technical problems our first day because of the storms but the management team responded and repaired very quickly. Very impressed. Great house for a family and great location.
10.0
Really enjoyed our stay in your home. All rooms were great and it was so nice to have bathrooms for each bedroom. Such a plus you don’t see in most homes. Access to the beach is right across the street. Having a pool was also great for the family to relax after a day at the beach. The mattress in the main floor King bedroom is wonderful. I slept so great each night, even reached out to the owners to find out what kind it is so I can buy one for home. The owners are so attentive to any questions or needs you have, I texted them a couple of times during our stay with questions and they got right back with me. Great stay!!!!
10.0
We had a group of 10 (4 moms, 6 boys) for our spring break trip. The house is HUGE! We were pleasantly surprised that there is actually a bathroom in the 3rd floor bunk room. I was not expecting that from the pictures and the virtual tour on VRBO. So, the house is actually 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The location is fantastic. It's an easy walk over to the beach. We did have some issues while we were there. When we first arrived, we couldn't find any sheets for the pull out beds. After looking all through the house, I texted the owner and in less than an hour, the cleaning crew manager delivered some sheets to us. We also discovered that the garbage disposal was leaking and that the shower in the double queen bathroom was leaking and dripping water down onto the kitchen counter. I notified the owner and he said that he would let his maintenance folks know. Nobody came by during our stay to address the leaks, but it wasn't a big inconvenience for us. We just had our boys shower in different bathrooms and we just washed dishes on the other side of the sink. There was a construction crew that arrived on Thursday and started working on the other side of the house. It was a little noisy, but not a big deal. I left some clothing in my bedroom when we left and the owner was kind enough to have someone retrieve it and send it back to me quickly. Overall, the house is very nice. We had a nice stay and we would rent it again for a future stay in Gulf Shores.
10.0
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!
8.0
It is definitely old and in need of some remodeling. Ran out of kitchen trash bags 😞The pot is missing from the crockpot and you have to walk down the street to get to the beach. Three flights of stairs so not ADA
Other than that it’s very spacious and short drive to a lot of wonderful things to do. Local management checked in and we’re very friendly and the price is fantastic
10.0
So first I want to say that I gave 3 stars for “accuracy of online listing” only because the pictures did not do this place justice. I think they are a bit out date. The house was beautiful! It fit my party of 25 comfortably (we rented both sides of this duplex. We were here for a wedding weekend. Everyone was able to bunk up and have their own or shared bed. Each room had its own bathroom. Everything was clean and maintenance was already in changing out batteries in some of the smoke detectors. We had our own beach access right across the street, which we used as the entrance to our isle for the wedding ceremony. Kitchens were stocked with everything we needed. Property manager was quick to respond to questions we had about the area, they even sent text updates about beach weather and easy directions about check in/out. The only downside was the many flights of stairs, but that’s too be expected for a sizable home. Overall we enjoyed staying here and would 100% recommend any family to stay. Any wait to come back!
10.0
We had the time of our lives at this HUGE beach house! It’s located right across the street from the beach with easy access. We were a group of 12 and each had our own room and bathroom. The AC is FREEZING! (But we like it like that!) My fiancé and I stayed at the very top room and thought we would be hot up there but I had to sleep with socks on every night! Plenty of fridge space with both fridges, very homey and comfy place to make your home for a week/weekend. The pool in the back was an amazing way to wind down from the beach. The hosts are very responsive & very kind and willing to help with anything that may come up! Even the cleaning lady was super sweet. We are hoping to be back in the future! We didn’t want to leave!!! Thanks Rick!!
10.0
Great location!!! Quiet area away from town but close enough for a short drive. Short walk across the street to the beach! A beach wagon to haul your stuff would definitely be beneficial if staying here. The kids loved the pool for our non-beach days. It’s not a luxurious condo but my family really doesn’t need that. It does need a few cosmetic updates. Some of the patio chairs need to be replaced. I’ve emailed them to let them know of these issues. We had 20 people staying and everyone had a place to sleep with plenty of bathrooms. I would recommend the owners get curtains as being woken up at sunrise every day was a little annoying. I understand wanting to see the view and letting in sun light but I do like to sleep in a little while on vacation. We booked our vacation in February for August and the rental company and owners both kept in touch with me through those months leading up to our vacation. They answered all my questions even before I had a chance to ask them. The check-in/check-out process was a breeze!!!! I would definitely rent from both the owner and rental company again.
5.0
A great property! Great management company, took care of missing kitchen items promptly. Beautiful pool. Lots of stairs, hard on older knees though.
10.0
Great time and excellent location. Plenty of beds for the 8-11 yr olds to swap “several” times during the week. We all went from beach to pool every day. Store is close enough to combined morning walk with getting mimosas supplies. The house is on the quite end of the strip and only 5 min from the “hangout”. We will be coming back.
8.0
This property met ALL our needs for the week!
10.0
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.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in West Beach?
The average price for a rental in West Beach is $365 per night. This rental is $373 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.. Enjoy the water!
Is Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Shells, West. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Slps 20.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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