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Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach!

Beachfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Welcome to Sea Monster, East Unit, a beachfront duplex with 8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths that sleeps up to 26 guests. Enjoy the pool, two refrigerators per side for ample storage space, excellent WiFi coverage throughout the home via an Eero mesh network and easy access to Waves Grocery across the street.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 26

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

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)

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

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

Pets not 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
Onsite 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 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

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME
318283

About the neighborhood

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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gulf State Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 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.

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!?

Check-out 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 vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Sea Monster, East. Pool. Extra fridges. Lots of space. And right on the beach! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 can’t be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dareia P.

Great stay! Clean. Perfect for the trip.

GREAT STAY 10/10 !! Booking here whenever i'm in the area [🤗 Thank you! Happy to have you anytime too! 🙏]
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10/10 Excellent

SC M.

Sea Monster East

Our stay was good. We enjoyed the house and location very much!!

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Family Fun

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn P.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Another great trip to Sea Monster

Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Sea Monster is the best

Another great long term fall stay for us! We so love being here at Sea Monster in Sept and Oct. Thank you so much for having us!

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Family fun

Great place for large family or a friends group. Owners are very engaged with email communication and making sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Loved Sea Monster

Our group loved the condo. Plenty of room and perfect location. We'll definitely be back in future summers to come. Thanks again!

8/10 Good

Lori R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea Monster Aug 2023

The location of this house was amazing. It accommodated our group of 21 with no problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Yet another great year at Sea Monster 😎

😎😎😎
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10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

We had a FANTASTIC stay!

Our spring break in Sea Monster was awesome! So close to everything. Having the store and restaurant across the road was great, and being right on the beach, with a pool, was perfect! We loved our stay and can't wait to come back! Thank you!!! 😍😍😍
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

2023 Fall trip

Can't wait for next year! Please help me set up the longer stay. Loved the neighbors by the way and hope we can be together again!

10/10 Excellent

Meagan W.

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

AMAZING

I can't recommend this place enough! We had a group of 20 all ages and this house made it easy to spread out but also easy to sit and hang out too! Highly recommend! It was spotless and easy to get to. ALSO THE VIEW was absolutely breathtaking!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Perfect!

The house was great and worked out perfect for us. They boys had a great time and played some good baseball. The weather was much better than what we would have had if we stayed in Oklahoma. We didn't have any issues or problems and we appreciate your hospitality.

8/10 Good

Shanna W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

The star of this property is the great on beach location, the nice pool and all the space. Units that could fit our group of 24 is limited and this house had plenty of room. 2 frig and 2 dishwasher was clutch for our big group. However, for the price point the unit is a bit beat up and tired. Lots of scuffs, paint scraped off on all cabinets, door latches loose or broke, jacuzzi tub out of order, kitchen dishes was not well stocked. It appears alot of things have walked off with past renters and not replaced which was a bummer for our group that cooked all meals in house. We did have a leak from an upstairs tub into the kitchen ceiling as the area was already patched this didnt appear a new issue, however the property manager was very responsive with a plumber out later that day. Overall good property I would stay at again but at the luxury price it needs a refresh and some serious updating.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay overall!

Plenty of places to sleep and bathrooms for a large family. The house was great with a large kitchen and plenty of seating for dining. The house was clean and tidy. We did have trouble with the hot water for the top two living levels. There was no hot water several nights, requiring all 12 of us to use the shower on the main floor. So, it wasn't impossible, just not convenient and relaxing as it could have been. The agency was responsive and did send several maintenance workers out, it just took several tries (it would work for a night, but then not the next). Overall, our stay was great - it was just bad timing on the water heater. I would recommend this property!
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10/10 Excellent

timothy w.

Everyone said they would come back again if we could.

I surveyed my four adult children who were with us and this is our shared assessment: The location was perfect. Right on the beach. No schlepping little kids who need a bathroom break across a busy street. Beautiful views of the Gulf. Restaurant, take out seafood shop and ice cream shop barely 3 minutes away. The pool was perfect. For all those occasions when you can't or don't want to go into the Gulf. We liked the house. Plenty of space. Two dishwashers, two refrigerators and two coffee pots? Brilliant!! The clothes washer and dryer was a plus. The space upstairs was plenty. We could shoo the kids upstairs to a playroom if the adults wanted more quiet. Everyone said they would come back again if we could.
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10/10 Excellent

Paige U., Cincinnati

We loved it!!

We loved it!! Our entire group was so happy with the whole set up of the houses so close to one another, the pool, the underneath space where the kids could hang out and the houses in general. Very clean and spacious! The weather could have been better but that is just my luck! Our group golfed, okayed pickle ball and played beach games despite the weather. Beach patrol was awesome. They came up to us and handed my son a ticket for having too much fun and then handed out Gulf shore koozies to everyone! It was a great time by mom and kids. The Managment company was great. One of the houses had an incident where a kids diabetes alarm feel off his arm and into the toilet and they came right out to help! Thank you again for allowing us to stay in your homes. I have already spread the word around about how great it was if anyone is considering renting!

8/10 Good

Tommy D.

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

Unkel Family Reunion

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James M.

Sea Monster East

Everything was awesome. We love that house. That was our 2nd time staying in it.

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alycia B.

Everything went great

Everything went great [🙏 Thank you. Reach out if you need anything! 😎]
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn P.

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.