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

Gulf Shores, Alabama
$716 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

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, 36 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=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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  • 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 Golf Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming 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 Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • 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!]

  • Ahmad Q.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    amazing place. easy check in with clear instructions. Very clean. 5 star location, communication. Great deal too. [? Wonderful!!! Thank you Ahmad. ?]

  • Ann G.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We had a FABULOUS vacation! We found the house nice and clean with everything in a very obvious place. We appreciated the 2 fridges with all the time we spend on the beach. There wasn't anything we wanted/needed that we didn't easily find in the home except storage containers. Silly thing to need, I realize, but that was something we would've loved to have. It would NEVER keep us from recommending your house. It is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your place with us.[??? Thank you so much Ann! Brought a smile to my face, and I shared with my gang on the ground and the Bama Beach Houses folks too! I really appreciate it. Would be happy to have your gang back anytime! Thanks again! ?]

  • Teresa L.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We've been here twice. It's a great place to stay. Plenty of room for a big fam and close to the beach. The pool is an extra wow factor. We loved our stay and will return.[Wonderful! Thank YOU so much for staying in our Sea Urchins, twice now! And thank you for taking a moment to share your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience with our place, service and support! We'd be happy to have you and your family back anytime! DM us when ready to rock the return, and shoot us any suggestions too. Thanks again! ?]

  • John C.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    It was GREAT! The house accommodated my family of 16 great. Very convenient to the beach and restaurants. I have already booked for next year.

  • Phillip B.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Loved our stay and had a great time! Only one item that I think you could address is that the light in the pool that was not working in 2020 is still out. It would add so much to an evening spent by the pool. We will return to Gulf Shores in the next year or two and be in touch.[Thanks Phil! Glad you all had a fantastic time again. So, about that pool light... it is actually not still out. :-) I confirmed with the pool guys it was repaired and has been working, so I think it was one of those coincidences when it happened to be out again... They are going to check it. FWIW, if its not working for you when you come back, or if _anything_ is amiss, ever, just shoot me or Bama Beach Houses a note during the stay and we can have it checked asap. If I remember correctly, it also involves two switches, an annoying design that is present in a couple of my places that was supposed to make it 'convenient' but confuses people two. In any event, we can help with it next time! They are pretty good about same day/next day service as long as whatever is needed is available, and happy to come out so the kiddos (and adults) can have a lit pool!Thanks again for returning to our place, and for taking the time to share your experience with my home. I really appreciate it. Reach out when ready to lock in the next trip!]

  • Malinda J.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The house was clean and in a great location. Directly across the street from beach access. The pool was clean and had a nice shaded area. Everything we needed was available. There was even a charcoal grill that was not expected. The only downfall we had was the main floors A/C could not keep up. It stayed above 75 the entire time. We even kept all the shades closed to not let sun in. But, we were on the go and in and out of the pool so it wasn't too bad. Overall, great vacation and I would stay here again. [Hi Malinda. Thanks! Glad you had a great time. I sent HVAC guys over once I saw this. They indicated the unit was frozen up and had it cooling 100% in a few minutes. Next time you come, please just shoot us a note so we can get someone right over to help with anything you may need--that is what we are here for! --BBH]

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