Title: Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=603078&destination=Gulf+Shores%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=96160530&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. ## Photo gallery for Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. ![Property grounds - Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96160600/96160530/130fc3ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96160600/96160530/w1915h1280x2y0-8ea2273c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96160600/96160530/w1915h1280x2y0-54830ee9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96160600/96160530/w1918h1280x1y0-98139bdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96160600/96160530/w1916h1280x2y0-13070222.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Shells, East Unit on West Beach Boulevard, enjoy direct access to the beach and a private pool for an unforgettable retreat. Each of the 6 bedrooms features en-suite bathrooms and stunning ocean views from south-facing rooms. With two refrigerators per side, ample parking for at least six vehicles, and reliable WiFi coverage throughout this spacious home via an Eero mesh network. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 20 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. Shells, East Unit 1420 West Beach 6BR 7BA. West Beach Blvd Duplex. Pool. Large balcony patios! Easy beach access. Great deal. Nice place! Brand new paint for an updated style inside on both sides! Looking great!! This listing is for the East side unit. Shells, East! Each side is a private unit with 6 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and more. No sharing. You CAN also rent the other side, or both together: two of almost everything: kitchens, living rooms, more! When renting both sides, guests may unlock the connecting doors to allow for access between the two sides near the kitchens without going up and down the stairs from the main entries. Looking for an incredibly nice, upscale home to house a large group of people but you'd like to save a few dollars in the deal? The Shells duplex has 6 bedrooms on each side, balconies on two levels, ocean views from the south side rooms, a living room, and a lounge room. Each side of Shells has the following sleeping arrangements: Main Floor North BR: King 3rd Floor South BR: 2 Queens 3rd Floor Middle BR: Queen 3rd Floor North BR: King 4th Floor South BR: King 4th Floor North BR: Queen and Triple Bunk (twin over full) Main Living Room: QSS Main Floor Bonus Room: QSS ALL bedrooms have private, en suite bathrooms. Shells is located on the north side of West Beach Boulevard, across the street from the beach and you can see the beach! EASY DEEDED BEACH ACCES You have beach access and a large pool for the guests of Shells. We aren't talking about blocks to reach the beach, it's right across the street, you have access to the beach by using the private walk way next to one of our homes at 1433 W. Beach Blvd! 465 ft walk to the beach! TWO REFRIGERATORS Two? Per side? Yes two. Because you won't want to stay somewhere without an extra fridge once you have had them. POOL Big. Private to the two sides of the duplex: no sharing with other places nearby. The pool is open all year. It's a big rectangle, 33x17x3-5'. Lounge chairs are provided around the pool. 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! PARKING There is available onsite , offstreet, parking for at least 6 midsize vehicles if you use space under the home and stack well. In duplex units, please be neighborly about this. SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, GRILLS 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 both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well. PETS We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends at many locations. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Approval in a duplex location, especially for peak weeks, generally is only available for guests renting both sides of the duplex. Please inquire. No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time! That's it! We think you'll have a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help! SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer. Inquire. Shells East https://www.vrbo.com/3515612 6BR Shells West https://vrbo.com/1978023 6BR ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - 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 - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 7 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 sea ### 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; 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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 ## About the neighborhood Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Gulf-Shores.dx603078) [View more Vacation Homes in Gulf Shores](https://www.expedia.com/Gulf-Shores-Private-Vacation-Homes.d603078-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.24301%2C-87.72755&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pA_6HLMNyeXnhsEjg7-wWbmWi2M=) Gulf Shores, AL ### What's nearby - ![Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097624/2652f9ba-1a48-4359-ac9e-3306e9cdfb28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf Shores Beach 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![West Beach featuring a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975749490/abfde52b-e6c2-4b93-affb-c9ac63fae689.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) West Beach 1 min drive \- 0.9 miles - ![Girls relax on red bean bag chairs at beach music festival, enjoying drinks, toasting. Sunlit summer event with stage in background, youthful energy, leisure atmosphere. Women smiling, casual fashion.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977254221/356424d6-0d4e-4159-98ef-b48069b98afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hangout Music Fest 5 min drive \- 2.6 miles - ![Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496778/f366ba68-be08-4690-a3c8-a397fb10da97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Morgan Beach 22 min drive \- 17.1 miles - Lagoon Pass Park 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) 66 min drive ### Restaurants - The Hangout 5 min drive - The Catch 4 min drive - The Happy Pappy Coffee House 7 min drive - Sunliner Diner 5 min drive - De Soto's Seafood Kitchen 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. have a pool? ### Is Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20.? ### What time is check-out at Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20.? ### Where is Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shells, East. 6BR beachview. Big pool. Large balconies! Great deal. Nice! Sleeps 20\. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caleb J. Aug 29, 2025 Great property and great location! Had a great family vacation! ##### Caleb J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lainie Y. Jan 9, 2024 #### We loved the house and location and will be back! We loved the house and location and will be back! ##### Lainie Y. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyra P. Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### College spring break trip Had such an amazing week here! Perfect to walk to the beach and everyone had their own bed! ##### Kyra P. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly D. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place! This house was perfect for our large group! The house had everything we needed and was a very short walk to the beach. The location was close to everything and the pool was great! ##### Molly D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey B. Jan 9, 2024 #### Plenty of space inside, great communication & perfect location. Plenty of space inside, great communication & perfect location. ##### Lindsey B. Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Scott P. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shells East We had a great family vacation! Shells East is in a great location. The beach access is perfect. The house is nice. ##### Scott P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a great time pool was awesome! Everything was real nice only would have liked more walk in shower in more of the bathrooms. Nice walk to the beach only took about 4 minutes. Would stay there again! ##### Verified traveler Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy D. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shells East This was a Great property! We went with a group of close friends and had the best time, close to everything and enjoyed being right across from the beach. Will definitely be back ##### Christy D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer J. Jan 9, 2024 #### Great house! Great house! It was perfect for our large group and we loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom. We loved the convenience of having a pool or walking across the street to the beach. ##### Jennifer J. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark D. Jan 9, 2024 #### Great trip! We had a very nice time at Shells. The pool was big and got a lot of use! The beach access right across the street was very convenient versus walking to the public beach access. All in all, it was a great trip!! ##### Mark D. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bart H. Jan 9, 2024 #### Work retreat We needed a place to stay for a month or so while we opened up a new restaurant. This house met our needs....plenty of bedrooms, baths and space for everyone. ##### Bart H. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison H. Feb 5, 2024 #### Great for large families! We have a large family and had plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed the pool and the large decks. It was very easy to access the beach. There were grills left by previous renters so we took advantage! ##### Allison H. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent Jan 9, 2024 #### Loved Shells East!! I loved Shells East!! There was so much space for our group and we were able to come and go from the beach as much as we wanted!! You can see the water from almost all the bedrooms! The pool was a great addition for a really windy day when we wanted a more relaxed place to lay out! From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandi B. Apr 8, 2024 #### Peaceful, beautiful, spotless. Recommend! Shells was very beautiful. Very quiet location. Within driving range of restaurants, shops, and other activities. The beach was within walking distance and was not crowded. The kids enjoyed the pool that was a nice amenity. The house was huge (stayed in the East side, 6 bedrooms of the 2-sided duplex), big enough to fit all of us and then some. I would recommend Richard's to anyone looking to stay at Gulf Shores, Alabama. ##### Brandi B. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meagan-Kyle T. Jan 9, 2024 #### Great week! We had a great week! The set up of the house is great, and we love that each bedroom has a bathroom. The kids loved the lights in the pool. We loved your home and will definitely consider returning as long as we can still fit! Our family grows each year with marriage and babies! ##### Meagan-Kyle T. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Jan 9, 2024 #### THANK YOU!!!! Thank you so much for helping us out and letting us stay in your home. It was so nice, and we had a great time. I am so appreciative of you and your family. Thanks again! ##### David S. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madeline P. Aug 6, 2024 #### Everything was great! We had a wonderful time at Shells. It was really nice and was very clean. We were there with three of our four kids, spouses and 9 grandkids. We all loved it. There were a few outlets that didn't work (first floor bathroom, one in the family room and a couple upstairs). And the first floor bedroom/balcony door was hard to open. Otherwise everything was great! ##### Madeline P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie R. Jan 9, 2024 #### Everything was great!! Everything was great!! Our whole team stayed in both sides of the house. Everyone got along pretty well. The pool was a ton of fun for all of the kids since they all knew each other. Beach was great-yellow flags all week…the weather 🥵 well, let's just say, I'm from Arkansas and the humidity was insane 🤣 it was a fun, relaxing week with our friends and plenty of space for everyone. Loved how the outdoor balcony up too connected so the kids could go back and forth with their friends. ##### Stephanie R. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie R. Sep 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation place for big group! Our ball team stayed in both sizes of this house. It was great. We loved having plenty of space for everyone to sleep as well as spread out. We also enjoyed the outdoor area under the house where we could all get together and eat. It was also nice to have the pool together with our friends. We liked the outside deck on the upper floor as well as the balconies on several of the rooms. The only issue we ran in to with so many families was parking. The parking is kind of tight. Fortunately since we knew everyone in both sides of the house we were able to make 3 rows of vehicles and work it out. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Stephanie R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy R. Jun 4, 2024 #### 5 star is not enough This home was perfect for our family of 14 (5 being kiddos 7-12 in ages). Extremely CLEAN, with plenty of room for all of us and we didn't feel like we were ontop of each other. Loved that every bedroom had its own bathroom and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils for us to cook. Our vacation was the first for my husband and I to have all our adult kids and grandbabies together for an entire week and we all had a blast. The location was perfect, not far from the Hang out, the beach was a short walk across street and can be seen and heard from front porches, the bay can been seen from back deck and can watch the sunrise from there as well. Oh the pool was a hit with kiddos too. We cant thank Richard and his crew enough for a perfect home and for checking on us throughout our stay to make sure all was good. 5-stars is not enough as this house exceeded that. We will book again, our grandbabies said “your house is LIT”, thanks again Richard! The Russell family, East Tennessee ##### Kathy R. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### alyssa M. Jan 9, 2024 #### More than what we expected! So first I want to say that I gave 3 stars for "accuracy of online listing" only because the pictures did not do this place justice. I think they are a bit out date. The house was beautiful! It fit my party of 25 comfortably (we rented both sides of this duplex. We were here for a wedding weekend. Everyone was able to bunk up and have their own or shared bed. Each room had its own bathroom. Everything was clean and maintenance was already in changing out batteries in some of the smoke detectors. We had our own beach access right across the street, which we used as the entrance to our isle for the wedding ceremony. Kitchens were stocked with everything we needed. Property manager was quick to respond to questions we had about the area, they even sent text updates about beach weather and easy directions about check in/out. The only downside was the many flights of stairs, but that's too be expected for a sizable home. Overall we enjoyed staying here and would 100% recommend any family to stay. Any wait to come back! ##### alyssa M. Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer L. Aug 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, pool and house space was nice! Management company was easy to work with and was very kind! ##### Jennifer L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula R. Aug 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property! We had the best time! Proximity to the beach was very convenient. ##### Paula R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon H. Jul 25, 2025 #### Awesome family trip Very easy to get to the beach and then relax in the pool later. Close to other activities and restaurants. We took the kids to the waterpark and loved it. ##### Shannon H. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeannie B. Dec 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay and even better host! Great place to stay and can hold large families. 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