Sea Urchins, Unit 2. 5 BR. Beachview. The Beach, so close, for less! Pool.

Gulf Shores, Alabama
$742 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, North Unit
1300 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Everyone loves the new Sea Urchins! :-)

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 the North side unit of Sea Urchins. One side perfect for your group Then this North side of Sea Urchins (5BR) may be just what you need!

Or, check out Sea Urchins's South side unit (5BR) — 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 Sea Urchins's North & South sides together in one listing. That's 10 BR! Uniquely, each side has its OWN private pool--no sharing with the other side, or anyone else.

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=F8Q5pVB9J1G

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
These homes feature: 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!

POOL You be! Private PER side
Yes, each side of Sea Urchins has its own pool! 27x12x3-5' Rectangle. Big! In the sun! Lots of room to lounge.

BEACH ACCESS
Like being beach front, but not paying for beachfront! The public beach is right across the street from Sea Urchins AND there is a pedestrian crosswalk, with signage and light, right off the corner of our place! Easy beach access... without paying beachfront prices!

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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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

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 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 Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    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
  • 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 Availability

Review Review

  • Shanna N.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2026

    Stayed May 6, 2026

    We had the best time every. The house was amazing and beautiful and very clean. And when we had questions about different things, our host answered promptly and was very informative. Our 4 year old wanted to live there forever. We would definitely stay there again.

  • Kathy K.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2026

    Stayed Apr 4, 2026

    We had a great time.... We enjoyed the space, the living room/dining/kitchen was a great area. We liked the size of the bedrooms and the bunk room. It was very clean, which I appreciate. All in all it was a nice trip.

  • Brady T.

    Submitted May 30, 2026

    Stayed May 26, 2026

    Fantastic spot. Short walk to the beach but fraction of the cost of on beach properties.

  • Handley High Sch....

    Submitted May 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 29, 2026

    Beautiful place!!

  • Linda S.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    This unit was very private and quiet. The location was ideal for crossing to the beach.

  • Renee H.

    Submitted Mar 12, 2026

    Stayed Feb 21, 2026

    Great escape from our northern weather (ND area... so any warmth is good warmth!). Sea Urchins was a wonderful place to land. Everything was clean, and the kitchen was well stocked for us to cook--even had sharp knives! Loved having the exxtra fridge too! See you next year--can't wait! :-)

  • kim N.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Our first family vacation ever with all kids and grandkids. We had 8 adults and 5 kids with plenty of room including 4 vehicles. Going to the beach was easy as the house is literally right by the cross walk to the beach access. With little ones that was important. The owners provided timely communication preparing us for our trip. Gulf Shores was not on our radar as our plans changed due to unexpected construction on the home we were initially renting at cape San blas Florida. We will definitely come back again.

  • Tammy M.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Pool area was very nice

  • Holly R.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    It was perfect for our needs. Easy access to the beach and plenty of room.

  • Jamie W.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Great stay, lots of beds! Close to beach! Had two fridges which came in handy. Dryer sometimes needed two cycles, but workable.

  • Renee C.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    Great location! We loved it.

  • Lizzi W.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Just wanted to let you know how much fun we had staying at the Sea Urchins North property this last week! We stayed there three years ago with my husband's family and couldn't wait to come back with our friends and their kids. Thank you again for your hospitality and allowing us to stay at your amazing place!!!

  • Cameron W.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Excellent communication! I greatly appreciated all of the details provided from the host, and they went out of their way to reach out when we had to unexpectedly cancel. Fortunately we had purchased travel insurance, but again, the responsiveness was top notch. We will be looking to book with them again in the near future

  • Terri S.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    We had a wonderful time and the house was great, as always!

  • Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Great property for a large family as we have 16.

  • Joyce F.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Great locationNice pool I had to call for a working vacuum,broom,dustpan,large serving bowls and baking sheetsJulianna delivered them within an hourExcellent response timeCould have used a hose at the outside shower but just borrowed from the south unitOverall, a great house and the family enjoyed the vacation

  • Mike D.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    Great place for a big group. Super responsive host, everything was as advertised and we loved the location too! Thank you! [Thanks Mike! 🥳 Glad you all had a fantastic time and that Sea Urchins was perfect for your group's Gulf Shores trip! Shoot me a note anytime when ready to return, or if you have any feedback, suggestions, etc. Thanks again! ]

  • James C.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    Terrific stay, we enjoyed the house.

  • Christine M.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    It was perfect! The girls had a great time. Thank you so much!!

  • Sherie W.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Your home is lovely and abundantly met the needs of my family of 16. I did have opportunity for assistance from BamaBeachHouses. They were prompt in responding and kept me updated on their progress. Thank you! [No, thank you! 😉 Happy we could help, and glad you had a great time!]

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