Sea Urchins, Unit 1 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.

Gulf Shores, Alabama
$691 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 21

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Sea Urchins, South Unit
1300 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Summer 2026 is ALMOST GONE and 2027 is filling up REAL FAST! Still looking for 2026 Contact us ASAP.

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 tohelp!

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. All homes start on the 2nd or main floor, as every home in the beach area is on stilts by code, so living space starts on the second level.

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)
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

There is also a 2nd Floor Living Room QSS in case you need extra space.

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.

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=GowdVVsZwxs

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
Featured in these homes: excellent mesh wifi internet, smart TVs populate these stylish, yet comfortable, units. EACH unit has 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

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3500 Sq Ft (325 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • POOL/SPA

    Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Wet Bar
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 21

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sharon W.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Our stay was great. We had a good time as always. We love staying in your home. Have a great rest of the summer.

  • Kim P.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Great house and location!! He had a great time and had plenty of room for 12 adults and a baby! Pool was an excellent bonus, just wish there were more lounge chairs by the pool. Wonderfully located right across the street from the beach and right at the convenient crosswalk. Great time. We hope to be back very soon!! Thanks for sharing your house

  • Doug R.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Sea Urchins South lived up to our expectations. Our family crew turned out to be a bit smaller than originally planned due to work complications in Seattle so the eleven of us had plenty of room and the location was great. The only complaints I overheard during the week were issues beyond your control - unless you have some insider information on jellyfish control. We'll keep Bama Beach Houses on our radar for future travels. Thank you!

  • Patrick C.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Great time

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    We had a fabulous time!! Sea Urchins South, in my husband and I's opinion, was perfect! Fabulous layout plan, perfect corner location, enough parking for us. Spectacular view. Bama Beach Houses was wonderful, and our go to person Haleigh was so helpful and went over and above. Everything we wanted in a rental!!! [? Wow! Thanks Lisa. We have loved having you every year for so many years. Thank you so much for the super kind words, bringing a big smile to everyones' face! ?]

  • Roberta M.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Perfect house for a family of 14 with 6 small children. Proximity of ocean was great and it was awesome to have a pool right there. Enjoyed it so much we are coming back next year.

  • Robyn O.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    Home was very clean, and had all the amenities we needed. We were very comfortable and were able to spread out. The location couldn't have been more perfect, since it is directly across the public beach access. We We lived

  • Leeann M.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    Excellent place to stay, location was private however close enough to get around. Everything was clean, and very comfortable.

  • Melanie N.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Sea Urchin was Fabulous! You did lots of upgrades and they were certainly noticeable! The weather and water were about the best we have ever had! Thanks so much and I'm sure we will see you next year!

  • Kim R.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    We had a great time! The location is amazing! The beach is steps away from the house!

  • Rick M.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    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.

  • Amy R.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    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!

  • Jay G.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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!]

  • Fred D.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    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.

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