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On the beach
A heated pool
TV
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    4 min walk
  • West Beach
    12 min walk
  • Island Ice Cream & Treats
    14 min walk
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    10 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 5 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This beach vacation home is 8 mi (12.9 km) from The Wharf and 0.6 mi (1 km) from West Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!

Wits End, East Unit.
1433 West Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL 36542

6BR 6BA. Beachfront. Pool. Multiple master suites. Big balconies. Big views. Big beach! This listing is for the East side unit. Also check out Wits End West and Wits End East & West (the whole thing!)

Check out the awesome beach walkover we put in. Walk out the main level living room, onto the deck, and over the walkover!

Relaxation awaits you at this fabulous beachside duplex. Each side of this beach home has 6 bedrooms and 6 baths, including 2 master suites.

2nd Floor North Bedroom, King with ensuite bath
2nd Floor Living Room. QSS
2nd Floor Den/Lounge, QSS

3rd Floor South Bedroom, King with ensuite bath
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom, Queen, with ensuite bath (shared with North BR)
3rd Floor North Bedroom, King, with ensuite bath (shared with Middle BR)

4th Floor South Bedroom, 2 Queens + Twin over Full Bunk with ensuite bath
4th Floor North Bedroom, 2 Queens + Bunk with ensuite bath

TWO REFRIGERATORS
Two? Per side? Yes two. Because you won't want to stay somewhere without an extra fridge once you have had them.

HEATABLE POOL
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, 22x16x3-5' Rectangle. Lounge chairs are provided around the pool. Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps, and the same temp Disney uses for its pools!) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge (varies by season and with gas market price, has been $60-85 per night, just inquire, and must be for length of stay (this is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.

​​​​​​​Heatable pools in beach homes and duplexes are VERY RARE along the gulf. If a place doesn't mention it, it does NOT have one! Grab one with one while they last!

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!

PARKING
There is available onsite, offstreet, parking for at least 6 midsize vehicles (per side), more if you 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!

Wits End East https://vrbo.com/1778004 6BR
Wits End West https://vrbo.com/1778067 6BR
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated 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

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Heated pool
  • 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

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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

318297
Vrbo Property

Wits End, East. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

debbie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Witt’s end
Had a wonderful stay with our family, the bedrooms and view were amazing. Right on the beach as well. Well equipped with plates and dishes. My only complaint would be that we paid for the pool to be heated and it was not. It was supposed to be 85 degrees, but we felt it was not. While it did not bother the kids I have a special needs daughter which is why we paid to have it heated. The neighbors were kind and respectful. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

don c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
The house was just great for us. Top assets were: Shaded pool in August and it worked all week, Very comfortable mattresses, Six bathrooms!, SHORT walk to the surf with half of it on that great boardwalk that made wagon runs so much easier, Two refrigerators, And finally, you actually had enough silverware, dishes, cookware and appliances for the large capacity of the house (that’s the first time that happened for us in years of vacation rentals). Re the management company, the contact I had with them was to compliment them on how clean the house was and how smooth check-in went, meaning the door code arrived in time, it worked, and the house was indeed ready. I called them to report a broken shelf rail in the refrigerator. They quickly offered to send someone to fix it but I carry duct tape and that held it for the week. They dropped off some tasty chocolates for the inconvenience, nice touch. So that's it. All good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wits End East
The house was as shown on the listing. The boardwalk to the beach was great. We had someone check to see if we needed anything and told them a broom and had one within the hour. I would highly recommend this house property .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CONSTANCE G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Beach house in Gulf Shores
I just can’t say enough about this amazing beach house. We have stayed in Beach Houses for years and this is by far, the best one we’ve ever stayed in. We had a big family vacation that included ages 22 through 81. The house is set up perfectly with clean and comfortable rooms on every floor. The mattresses were soft and comfortable. There was a thermostat on each floor. The convenience of two refrigerators and a washer and dryer was Great. The accessibility of the beach was so amazing due to the wooden walkway and short distance to the ocean. It was never crowded in front of the beach house even in July. It was nice to have a pool on the ground floor near the parking area. The 6 bathrooms were convenient and clean and large enough for our big group. We had a great time relaxing by the ocean, cooking, playing games and watching movies. Our pups loved it too! The owners were easy to communicate with and extremely helpful. This was definitely a 10 out of a 10 experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anna s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Memorial Day trip!!
The property was perfect for our annual trip- 3 families with friends (15 total). The house was a cute classic beach vibe, clean, and we had enough room to park 5 cars and our boat on our side of the duplex. The boardwalk to the beach was AMAZING 👏👏👏 after many summers of having to drive/walk over the hot asphalt to get to beach access this was so convenient!! The hosts were very responsive and even proactive in checking in with us and making sure we had all of the info we needed regarding the city rules, renting chairs, etc. we had a blast and would 10/10 recommend this house ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house!
Great stay for our family. Location was great and house was very clean and as advertised. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayleigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house!
The house was nice, the boardwalk to the beach was our favorite part. With 2 toddlers it made it super easy to access the beach. Any issues we had were promptly taken care of by property manager (Haleigh), she was sweet and helpful with everything! I will say the photos on VRBO are a bit outdated, and beware there are A LOT of stairs, but other than that no complaints! We plan to book again with Bama Beach Houses for our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Terry P., PHILPOT ky

Liked: Cleanliness
ice
2 fridges, but no working ice makers!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Walkway to the Beach
The boardwalk directly from the house over the sand dunes to the beach was a huge highlight. The beautiful view from the house of the beach and being able to see friends/family playing and sitting on the beach was advantageous. Spending time with friends/family was wonderful! & being able to get out of the sun and still enjoy the water with the pool under the house was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation rental
The house is as beautiful as the pictures show on the ad, well kept, plenty of room for 14 of us to enjoy a week of vacation. Accommodations were great, with all the amenities, kitchen supplied with everything needed to prepare meals for fourteen people. Beautiful view of the ocean sitting out on the patios, nice deck walk way to the beach. Close by eateries, and shops. Highly recommended as a home away from home. .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
great trip
the duplex was great and so was the location. well stocked
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family trip
No issues checking in, house was clean, loved the boardwalk it was a life saver for me. Enough room for all 15 of us, adults had their own bedroom, two bedrooms shared a bathroom and the kids had their own rooms on the top floor. Remember if you rent this house you are going to climb stairs - three stories we just put the kids on the third floor. Had two big balconies with great views and beach access. Location was also great . Also, with this house you are renting one side be aware you are going to have neighbors. There are two grills there but very little room to grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
An awesome but short trip!
We again had a very nice time in Gulf Shores. We love the beach walkover and just being able to get to the beach for a while was so nice. The owner is very accommodating and responsive. Did not need the management company for anything. The house was clean and everything was in good shape when we arrived.. I would suggest checking the trash pullout cabinet in the kitchen—it was hard to open sometimes. Loved the big washer and dryer. A great trip. Too short. Looking forward to a return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

PETE L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
House was not clean
This property is in need of updating. The house was not properly cleaned. We ended up doing the cleaning and sanitizing ourselves. We sent several pictures and text messages to the property manager detailing the uncleanliness. Caulking around kitchen sink is black with mold. Carpets in bedrooms are worn and nasty. Coffee Maker, blender, and toaster need to be replaced. Most surfaces, counters, tables, rails, doors were sticky and unclean. Sand on bunk beds. Interior needs a fresh coat of paint. Furniture needs updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
The home was wonderful and the support from the management company was excellent. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F., Mountain View, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place on the beach
This house was a great space for a family to gather, plenty of sleeping space and areas to 'escape' if needed. The beach walkover is a great addition to the property as is the pool!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly D., Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful! Spacious!
Beautiful property and timely responses to any incidental needs (burned out lightbulbs and slow tub drainage). Well stocked/supplied for kitchen items, linens, and blankets. Overall the property was clean, but the yard and white doors/trim could have used a good cleaning. We would definitely return to this location over other places we have stayed in Gulf Shores!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lelia P.

Property was not cleaned as well as it could have been. Cleaning crew needs to pay closer attention.
Happy with rental company and talking with them during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Big, clean, place. Nice vacation.
We enjoyed our stay. It was a wonderful break. The home was clean, a good fit for us, and well-stocked. Owners very responsive to inquiries. Beach walkover was the best. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Wildwood, Missouri (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness
On the beach
Nice property perfectly located. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sheenah A., Winter Haven

Disliked: Cleanliness
This House Was horrible
Upon arrival, we came into a house that was dirty! Blood stains on the stairs, look like soda all over the walls glass on the balcony on 2nd floor! Blood on pillows, beer cans and beer bottles found in the drawers of the table in front room. The refrigerator look like someone took a bat to it. The house was horrible! The welcome mats were dirty and look of mildew !!! The only good thing about the house was it was directly on the beach. We later find out that some college freshman from Texas had totally damaged the house 2 days before we arrived. After talking with the company and telling them my concerns they said someone would reach back out to me but no one ever did.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Kenneth C.

Cost us money
This place is ok. Got to share it with college kids from La. who got the cops called for being loud. We went and purchased new umbrella's and chairs and left them out in front of the condo overnight but they got picked up by dawn by Gulf Shores beach patrol so we lost all of them on day 1. We wouldn't have done it if we knew. They said there is an ordinance that must be displayed in multiple locations but wasn't. The people at Meyer said it must have been in some email that I overlooked. NOPE I looked when I got home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R., Rowlett

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House
Very clean, roomy and easy access to beach. Pool was cold due to being in shade all the time. Refrig went out but was replaced same day. Beds were comfortable . We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location. You can walk out the door and walk right out on the beach.
Very easy to rent. Very good communication. Very nice owners
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family vacation!
This house was exactly what we were hoping for! We came to have Christmas with the family and were not disappointed! There were 14 of us, ages 6 to 70, and there was plenty of space for everyone! The kitchen is well-stocked, there is plenty of sleeping and bathroom space, and everything is clean and comfortable. It’s right on the beach and has amazing views and is close to everything we needed. The beach is clean and the sand is soft, making it easy to spend the whole day out there collecting shells and watching the dolphins play. The only down side was the washer/dryer combo. It’s pretty small for such a big place and doesn’t work the best. Overall we had a great vacation and would highly recommend it and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019