Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.
House in West Beach, AL
21 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Sea Urchins, South Unit
1300 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Everyone loves the new Sea Urchins! :-)
Snowbird/long term rental pricing available.
5BR 5BA. Gulf view. Private pool (per side). Across W Beach from the beach. Nice place...for less! Accommodates 21, or 42 with both sides!
This listing is for ONE side of this 2x5 bedroom duplex. Sea Urchins has a sweet private pool for each side, and the gulf is directly across the road. There s nothing standing between you and the water except West Beach Blvd, and then you come back home for your own private dip in the pool! AND, you get to the beach, crossing the road, at a CROSSWALK right at the corner of our property. Easy...
Sea Urchins is across from the 12th street public beach access so there is no home across from our house and no need to wander through private property to reach a beach access point! It's just about perfect for folks who want to save a bit but be just about "right on the beach"!
Each side of the duplex is a 5 bedroom and 5 bath unit.
2nd Floor, BR 1: King + Twin Bunk, en suite bathroom
(note, this bedroom's bath also serves as a common bath for the living room, through a separate entrance)
2nd Floor Living Room QSS
3rd Floor, South BR 2: King, en suite bathroom
3rd Floor, Middle BR 3: Queen + Twin Bunk, bath directly across hall
3rd Floor, Middle BR 4: Bunk Room, sleeping up to 7! Twin over Full Bunk (1+2) + Full over Full Bunk (2+2), second bath directly across hall
3rd Floor, North BR 5: King, en suite bath
Please note that although the 3rd floor middle bedrooms do not have en suite baths, they CAN be completely treated as private to the bedrooms across from them. That is, eac h bedroom can have its own "private" bath since its a one to one, bedroom to bath mix!
3500 square feet of living space, is professionally decorated, makes extensive use of tile and crown molding, and includes granite kitchen countertops and much more. Each unit has a master suite.
For both sides, see our Sea Urchins North & South listing. One side perfect for your group? Check out our Sea Urchins North or Sea Urchins South listings for the individual units.
Electronics abound in these homes: televisions, cable, excellent mesh wifi internet, smart TVs populate these stylish, yet comfortable, units. EACH unit has TWO wet bars and TWO refrigerators. If you haven't stayed in a vacation home with these extras, you'll find out what you've been missing and never want to stay somewhere without them! From kid's drinks to adult beverages to lots of leftover shrimp, having the extra space is a must for the well-seasoned travelers.
Because of high demand during the summer season, the units are available for full week stays only: in the end, though, don't you really deserve a whole week of rest, relaxation, and fun!
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 > 250Mb 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, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!
Sea Urchins, South Unit https://vrbo.com/1777118 5BR
Sea Urchins, North Unit https://vrbo.com/1647477 5BR
1300 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Everyone loves the new Sea Urchins! :-)
Snowbird/long term rental pricing available.
5BR 5BA. Gulf view. Private pool (per side). Across W Beach from the beach. Nice place...for less! Accommodates 21, or 42 with both sides!
This listing is for ONE side of this 2x5 bedroom duplex. Sea Urchins has a sweet private pool for each side, and the gulf is directly across the road. There s nothing standing between you and the water except West Beach Blvd, and then you come back home for your own private dip in the pool! AND, you get to the beach, crossing the road, at a CROSSWALK right at the corner of our property. Easy...
Sea Urchins is across from the 12th street public beach access so there is no home across from our house and no need to wander through private property to reach a beach access point! It's just about perfect for folks who want to save a bit but be just about "right on the beach"!
Each side of the duplex is a 5 bedroom and 5 bath unit.
2nd Floor, BR 1: King + Twin Bunk, en suite bathroom
(note, this bedroom's bath also serves as a common bath for the living room, through a separate entrance)
2nd Floor Living Room QSS
3rd Floor, South BR 2: King, en suite bathroom
3rd Floor, Middle BR 3: Queen + Twin Bunk, bath directly across hall
3rd Floor, Middle BR 4: Bunk Room, sleeping up to 7! Twin over Full Bunk (1+2) + Full over Full Bunk (2+2), second bath directly across hall
3rd Floor, North BR 5: King, en suite bath
Please note that although the 3rd floor middle bedrooms do not have en suite baths, they CAN be completely treated as private to the bedrooms across from them. That is, eac h bedroom can have its own "private" bath since its a one to one, bedroom to bath mix!
3500 square feet of living space, is professionally decorated, makes extensive use of tile and crown molding, and includes granite kitchen countertops and much more. Each unit has a master suite.
For both sides, see our Sea Urchins North & South listing. One side perfect for your group? Check out our Sea Urchins North or Sea Urchins South listings for the individual units.
Electronics abound in these homes: televisions, cable, excellent mesh wifi internet, smart TVs populate these stylish, yet comfortable, units. EACH unit has TWO wet bars and TWO refrigerators. If you haven't stayed in a vacation home with these extras, you'll find out what you've been missing and never want to stay somewhere without them! From kid's drinks to adult beverages to lots of leftover shrimp, having the extra space is a must for the well-seasoned travelers.
Because of high demand during the summer season, the units are available for full week stays only: in the end, though, don't you really deserve a whole week of rest, relaxation, and fun!
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 > 250Mb 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, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!
Sea Urchins, South Unit https://vrbo.com/1777118 5BR
Sea Urchins, North Unit https://vrbo.com/1647477 5BR
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of West Beach, AL
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Reviews
5.0
We had a great time! The location is amazing! The beach is steps away from the house!
5.0
There is not much to say at all in the negative but here are some positives that my family expressed to me over the course of the week:
1)location was great. Easy access to the beach.
2)The home is huge and easily accommodated our family of 8.
3)The overall condition of the home was very good.
4)We enjoyed having all the kitchen necessities including two refrigerators was great.
5)we loved the private pool.
6)Having enough bathrooms for everyone was terrific.
7)Good storage
8)We liked to at all the bedrooms each had access to the balcony.
9)We loved the each of the larger bedrooms had king beds.
10)The balcony space above the pool is fantastic.
11)The homes lighting is natural and bright.
12)Having a shower and hose under the home is very useful.
13)Plenty of parking for so many cars with room to spare.
14)Having a partial view of the gulf was great.
15)The AC is great
16)The variety of outdoor seating is amazing.
5.0
This property is in a great location. Not too far from restaurants/stores but not right on top of them. And it’s right across from the beach access so it really is just as good as beach front for less $$$. The pool is worth its weight in gold. While we were there there was a red flag one day and purple flags all week so having a pool as backup when the water was too rough or there were too many jellies was amazing. Important to note however; I wouldn’t count on the pull-out sofa as one of your beds because that sofa is old and squeaky (it was really the only thing that needed replaced) and just wasn’t comfortable enough for any of my kids to sleep on for a week so we shuffled around and made it work. Overall I would stay here again because this house was perfect for our family!
5.0
We had a great time as always. Whoever is cleaning now did a great job it was a clean as we had seen in a long time. We love the place![😎 Yay! Thanks Jay! Reach out with any suggestions, or if you need help setting up that return trip! So very much appreciate you all and the many years you've made memories in our home!]
4.0
95% positive, one big negative. The house was great, the private pool was great, and the entrance to the public beach was right across the street. A market was located a block or so away, and grocery and drug stores were just a couple of miles away on 59 or a little farther in Orange Beach. Parking can be an issue. Sand and gravel run from the pool down into the street making it unclear where the property ends and the public line begins and cars pull in up to the pool wall almost every day leaving their cars there for hours. One of our cars was blocked in under the house for hours, and when I called bama beach houses for help, they said there was nothing they could do. Something as simple as parking curbs, landscape fencing, and proper signage would go a long way toward fixing this problem. I loved the house, hated the parking issue.
5.0
Property was clean, plenty of room for our family. Everyone had their own space. Right across the street from the beach, our own pool and far enough away from crowds to be relaxing
5.0
Stayed in the south side of Sea Urchins. Great place to stay with a large group. It's right across from the beach and is in a convenient location. We would love to return to this house again! Bama Beach Houses was very easy to work with, helpful and informative!
5.0
Easy to check in but we have stayed at many rentals and prefer more of the basics supplied in home. Great spot
5.0
Amazing location! The house was exactly as described and very clean. being across the street from the beach entry was so nice! Richard was helpful and responsive and we hope to book again next summer!
5.0
Everything was good until we had a cockroach come out of the love seat. You could use some lights on the fans above the dining room tables. The toilet upstairs toward the gulf would not always shut off. We loved the place.
5.0
It was awesome as usual apart from the house not have been cleaned when we arrived. I called the contact number and it was taken care of within an hour or so. The house is beautiful and my family has been staying there almost every year since it's been built. We were the second family to ever rent it and I'm sure we'll be back. 🍻
5.0
The house was absolutely amazing! One of the best vacation homes we have stayed in. The view of the ocean/walk to beach is top notch when you aren't staying by oceanfront. We really felt like we were ocean front. Really we had no complaints!
5.0
We absolutely LOVE Sea Urchins South! Don't think we can swing it next year... Hopefully, in 2025! We had 3 families from Texas + 2 from WV = 15 of us. Plenty of room, everything worked, love the pool and great access to beach.
Looks like the unit has been updated/painted/etc. since we were there last year. Much appreciated! Stairs were shiny, everything was clean - kudos to the cleaning crew!
5.0
We had a great vacation! Loved all the updates/renovations, etc to Sea Urchins South. Can't wait for next year!
5.0
Everything was WONDERFUL and we can't say enough about how great your house was to stay in! We had one small issue with the pool not working right, but I texted the number that texted me the entry code and they came out the next day, were very nice and quick and took care of everything! We loved this area so much that we would actually like to book again for next year through you but we will need a bigger place as we are bringing more of the family 😬. Again, thanks for everything, we all had the best time!
5.0
We had a great stay. We road out Hurricane Sally. No da age, just some water. Everything seems okay. Looking at Egret for next year if not back here at Sea Urchin. Thank you!
5.0
It was all great! Thank you for all your help. Much appreciated.
5.0
Everything was perfect. The house was large and roomy. Exactly what we needed. Location, spot on.
5.0
It is awesome! We rented Sea Urchin North 5yrs ago & when we decided on Gulf Shires we knew either of the Sea Urchins would be a great fit for our family & it didn't disappoint!
5.0
Hi Rick. We had great trip again. Everything was perfect for our arrival and the weather was wonderful this year. Already set up next year with the office. Thank you for everything.
5.0
We had a great time and the weather was fabulous!
5.0
We have rented through several places in Gulf Shores and the people at Bama Beach Houses are always very responsive. They also care about your experience and are open to suggestions about their property. We have really enjoyed renting from them over the last several years.
5.0
Great stay! Already re-booked for next year! Thank you.
5.0
We had great time and loved the place
5.0
We had such a very nice time at Sea Urchin. Everything was clean. We had lots of space to spread out. Being able to see the Gulf from the living room and decks was a nice bonus! Having a private pool just to us on our side was also a nice difference and was great with the pandemic going on.
5.0
Would love to stay in Sea Urchin again. It was wonderful.
5.0
We had a wonderful time. Thank you!
4.0
We had the best time on our family vacation. This house was the perfect fit for the 20 of us. It was the perfect location from the beach and even from other activities in Gulf Shores.
The only downside of this house was it had lots of ants. I don't know if this is a normal thing for the specific area or if the property isn't like deep cleaned regularly. They mostly lived around the rugs and on the first level. We made sure to have all the food cleaned up to limit the number of ants coming out.
5.0
We had an amazing time at Rick's home. The house was perfecr foe our family and lots of extra beds. The pool was amazing and we spent everyday there after the beach. Access to the beach was right across the street and took only a minute to get to the white sands. My only feedback was having more towels a available. But we had a great time at the house and made lots of memories. We would definitely return!
5.0
We absolutely loved the location and home. We will definitely be returning and hope to book with Mr. Rick again.
5.0
This house was fantastic! We had 17 people staying ranging from 5 years old to 68. We all had plenty of space and the house was very clean. We didn't cook much but from what I could tell there were plenty of utensils, pots and pans, plates, cups, etc. The distance to the ocean is very doable and the pool area is wonderful! We would love to stay in this house again in the future.
5.0
5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a giant living/gathering area (both inside and out), a short crosswalk to the beach and a private full-sized pool = a week full of giggles, laughter and family fun!
5.0
We enjoyed the location and the house greatly. We would book the house for any future vacations we may make in the future.
5.0
We had a great time here.
5.0
Great stay. Would book again. Management responded quickly.
5.0
Family trip for my mother-in law’s birthday! We loved the place and location was great! The kids loved the pool. Right across the street from the beach and walkway! Would definitely rent this place again! Hope to go back soon!
5.0
House location was perfect! The decks had recently been updated and were great. House was equipped with what we needed.
5.0
All the family enjoyed it from 2 year old to 58 year old.. we had full house. Plenty of room, well kept, great access to beach. Pool was great, two fridges was great. Plenty of parking space. Over all a 10.... We plan to go again...
Could use a safety gate for stairs leading to pool. One gate on side balcony to divide the two houses...
5.0
Wonderful week on the beach with family. We had 15 in our group & never felt cramped. The decks & pool were great. Our grandkids loved plating in the pool & access to the beach is excellent
5.0
Amazing stay! House was super clean and more than accommodating for our group of 6 adults and 10 kids. We had an issue with one of the bathroom drains which was addressed right away. Awesome having beach access right across the street. Private pool was such a great amenity. Company had someone clean the pool and take care of the trash. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in West Beach?
The average price for a rental in West Beach is R 5,019 per night. This rental is R 4,877 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.. 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 Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.. Enjoy the water!
Is Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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