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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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

🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Wits End, West. 6BR. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!

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

🥳 2025-10-26. Early Birds Rejoice! Book now with up to 25% off for Summer 2026. This fall surprise sale ends after 2 bookings per property, or Nov 10, whichever comes first. Don't miss out! Discount is already automatically applied to VRBO (click through to Book Now details to see discount amounts). Valid for first 2 bookings with check in from May 30-Aug 8. Sat to Sat stay requirements apply.

6BR 6BA. Beachfront. Pool. Multiple master suites. Big balconies. Big views. Big beach! Accommodates up to 25, 50 in both sides! This listing is for the west side unit. Also check out Wits End, East 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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties.

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
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 that 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

Vrbo Property
318298

About the area

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach
    Gulf Shores Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • West Beach featuring a beach and a coastal town
    West Beach
    1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • 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.
    Hangout Music Fest
    5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Fort Morgan which includes heritage elements and military items
    Fort Morgan
    33 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    61 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 🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Wits End, West. 6BR. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Wits End, West. 6BR. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Wits End, West. 6BR. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Wits End, West. 6BR. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Wits End, West. 6BR. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Wits End, West. 6BR. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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🥳 Early Bird Sale. First 2! Wits End, West. 6BR. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

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9.8

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10/10 Excellent

Lucretia V.

Perfect family vacay!

Perfect family vacation right on the beach with lots of room and it's own pool.

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole house is perfect. There was ample room for everyone and the beds were very comfortable. The house has plenty of towels, pillows, and blankets. The air conditioner has a setting on each floor making it comfortable for everyone. We loved our time here! The owners are very responsive to any and all questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right on beach so relaxing even dolphins showed up. The house was very nice

I would rent again!!! Location was a plus!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Want to come back!

It was a good trip. I believe we would like to come back next year. When can we book the same home?

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

We enjoyed our stay here. Great location. House was very clean and all the basics provided. The walkway to the beach was very nice and made everything so much easier!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Wits was wonderful!

Richard's home was wonderful! It was very spacious even with our large family all staying together, and it was so nice to be able to walk right out onto the beach. We had a lovely visit and hope to return!
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

Amazing

We had a great time in Gulf Shores last week. The house was perfect for our family. The beach was amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wits End West was amazing!!

This was our first time visiting Gulf Shores! We absolutely loved this trip. There were 23 of us in this house. It was very comfortable, very clean and the location was great! Our favorite part about the house was the 2nd floor boardwalk out to the sand. So nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Wits End West side unit

It was an amazing several days. Could have stayed a couple longer :) ! Our entire family had a wonderful time and your home is beautiful. Everything was really perfect!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Very relaxing vacation!

Bama Beach Houses delivered everything a vacationer would want. Wits End West comes fully furnished with anything and everything you could need. This along with being steps away from pretty much your own private beach, made this a very relaxing vacation. The folks at Bama Beach Houses keep you informed every step of the way even down to great places to eat and visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Really enjoyed our vacation!

We really enjoyed our vacation - weather was great and the house was very accommodating. We stayed at Wits End about ten years ago and the added walk-over to the beach is amazing. The pool is still "cold" (but we enjoyed the privacy of our own space). We actually rented both sides (related parties).
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

We love Wits End... every year!

Paradise!!! We love the view of the Gulf. From my livingroom chair I could see the dolphins swim by ... a large pod of them! The sugar sand beach is great for walks and kite flying with such easy access on the board walkway. The cupboards are very well stocked with dishes and utensils. Two fridges are nice for having enough space for many people's food and beverages. There is a pair of morning Doves that greet us every year! This is definitely PARADISE!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian r.

Great trip

Exactly as described. Clean. No issues.
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10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

Staff made this trip SO easy!

Bama Beach Houses was very easy to work with. Everything was handled in a professional and timely manner. Check in was a breeze and the beach house, Wits End, was just the right fit for our group of 12 adults. I would definitely recommend using them for your next beach vacation. And the cheese cake was good too 👍
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Awesome! Coming back next year!

Wits End was awesome. We decided to rent it again same time in 2025. [😎 Wonderful. Glad you all had a great time at Wits End! See you next year! Thanks Melinda! 🙏]
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10/10 Excellent

Great time! No complaints or problems!

We had a great time in your home and didn't encounter any major issues. The weather wasn't perfect but we were with family and great friends and away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Being around the surf and sand is always nice! All in all we had a very enjoyable time and had no big complaints or problems.
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10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Great communication

Thanks for all the restaurant suggestions! Everything is good so far and the house has plenty of space for us so we are happy! Thanks so much, and thanks too for all the great communication you have sent, it has made things go smoothly!
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10/10 Excellent

Halie B.

Finally! And so nice!

We had to move our stay a couple times. Thank you SO much for being understanding about that! We finally made the trip, and to Wits End, and it was awesome! We all had such a great time. And the beach, walkover, pool, and rooms were so so nice! THANK YOU!
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10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Another amazing time at Wits End West

We had another amazing time at Wits End West. The 2nd floor balcony facing the gulf is our home away from home during the cold winter months. As always, everything was clean and the full kitchen allowed for nights in when we weren't eating out at the fantastic, close options like LuLu's and Doc's. The private, heated pool is also a great option if the weather doesn't cooperate. We had great weather the whole time so spent most of it on the beach. 😎 If you're thinking about taking time away in paradise, pull the trigger and book this now! Until next year, Gulf Shores and THANK YOU, Bama Beach Houses!
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10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Beautiful Balcony overlooking beach, waves, sunrises, and sunsets!

Sad that tomorrow is our last day. This place is amazing and we will most definitely be back next year! The heated pool is kept at a perfect temperature plus it's covered so the fun doesn't stop with the rain. Rooms are spacious with very comfortable beds and thermostats on each floor. Stayed in the gulf-side 2nd floor room which has a nice, tall bathroom to vent steam easily from hot showers. The highlight was the beautiful balcony overlooking the beach, waves, sunrises, and sunsets. We also appreciated the multiple fridges to fit all the food and full kitchen for cooking. Perfect getaway from the Minnesota cold. Can't wait to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Sad that tomorrow is our last day

Sad that tomorrow is our last day. This place is amazing and we will most definitely be back next year! The heated pool is kept at a perfect temperature plus it's covered so the fun doesn't stop with the rain. Rooms are spacious with very comfortable beds and thermostats on each floor. Stayed in the gulf-side 2nd floor room which has a nice, tall bathroom to vent steam easily from hot showers. The highlight was the beautiful balcony overlooking the beach, waves, sunrises, and sunsets. We also appreciated the multiple fridges to fit all the food and full kitchen for cooking. Perfect getaway from the Minnesota cold. Can't wait to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Week of Wonderful!

Family vacation for 10. We ranged in age from 6 to 70 from 2 states. Beautiful beach. Often saw dolphins. Lots of shells. Great house. Two refrigerators were very handy. Appreciated the wooden walkway over the dunes with the shower for removing sand. Enjoyed the nice size swimming pool under the house. We recommend having it heated even in July. Highly recommend S & S Seafood Market which is close to house. There were some days that we did not want to leave the house. Placed our order in the afternoon. When pickup time arrived, a couple of us would pick up the food bring it back to house to enjoy. Much easier than going to the restaurants with the crowds. This vacation was one of our favorites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William A.

Great place and great beach access!

This house was very nice and the location perfect. Dual refrigerators was a huge plus. The living room gathering space was a little small for our large family. We cooked a lot and with our large family and people going in and out, the living room struggled to stay as cool as we like. Overall, great place and great beach access! [Thank you so much Bill! Glad you had a wonderful time in my home. Appreciate that you all loved the home and location was perfect. Bummed to lose a star for the LR not being big (or cool) enough (assuming that was it) for your crew and their hubbub! I appreciate that, and my family has a few other places, with bigger living spaces, for next time, so just DM me or bama beach houses and I'll help you find your next perfect place! And if you have any other suggestions/things to improve, from the home, messaging, service, whatever, please don't hesitate: I am a constant tweaker! 😉]
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

We loved the home!

We loved the home! From comparing from past rentals we've done (this is our 10th year traveling to AL) we noticed how clean the home was, we could walk barefoot and not be grossed out haha. Also, how solid the house is was also noticed. We didn't hear much between the floors when people would go to bed, but maybe the neighbors from time to time. We had 10 kids total that ranged from 6 month to 19 years old and lots of personalities. With that being said sound and volumes were never an issue with comfort levels for the families that stayed with us no matter the time of day. Some are early risers and some night owls. We all felt we had the freedom to relax how we wanted without being a bother. Your house was very comfortable and we all had a memorable stay. Thank you for the opportunity to rent for another amazing vacation in our happy place! You guys were amazing to rent from.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025