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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores Beach is within a 5-minute walk of this vacation home while other popular sites like Gulf State Park are within a few miles (5 km). The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Waterville USA - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles

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
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬5 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, West. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!

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

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
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 6 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy

Languages

English

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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
  • 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
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
318298

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gulf Shores, a short 4-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and also 12 minutes on foot from West Beach. You'll also find Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Wits End, West. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a private pool and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.

Does Wits End, West. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Wits End, West. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover!?

Yes, every accommodation at Wits End, West. Gulf Shores. 6BR, 6BA. Pool. Awesome 2nd floor beach walkover! comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joyce A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our time. Clean and beds were in good condition. No bugs!!We were surprised at the lack of seating for everyone both for eating meals and just for relaxing. We had to use coffee table for meals. The furniture is worn out and terribly uncomfortable. Didn’t have muffins pans or a griddle to help with cooking large meals. Missed family sitting on deck. Washer has lots of MOLD on rubber rim. I wouldn’t choose this house again. However, your response and customer service was great. I will look at your other properties to see if there’s one more suitable. Thank youJoyce
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie C.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation 2024

Totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda M., Slidell la

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house

Beautiful property. Perfect for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brady Bunch Family Trip

We had a BIG family trip to Gulf Shores, including my kids, parents, sibling, and nieces, and my husband’s parents, siblings, and niece/nephews. In total there were 11 adults and 9 kids aging in range from 1-17. Even with this many people, it felt like we all had our own space. Dinners were a little crowded, but between the table, couch/chairs, and the coffee table, we were able to accommodate our group. The hi lights of the property include: the pool, which was a big hit with the littles who were slightly intimidated by the big ocean, and with all the kids when the seaweed was a little out of control, the walkover that leads to the beach was soooo helpful for everyone, but in particular my parents who have some trouble walking, the exclusive feel of the beach; it never felt too crowded, as opposed to the beaches by the hotels where we ventured for parasailing. I do not have any specific complaints about the house or the area. There were a few cosmetic details that the owners could fix that had no bearing on the quality of our trip. However, I recognize that we were there at the end of the season, and I’m sure some of those issues happened before we got there, and I’m sure were fixed after the season ended, as the owners seem very invested with the state of their property. We had direct communication with them as soon as we booked, and they were sure to check in with us during and after our stay, to ensure all was well with our trip. It was comforting to know that the owners are very involved in the process, and don’t disappear, leaving everything up to the management company. We did have to call the management company once to get a bed sheet set, and they quickly brought it out to us. We all agreed that we would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wits end west

Great time. There were 17 of us and there was plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Great stay for the family. Stairs were difficult for my 89 year old dad but doable. Everything we needed was available. Very clean and comfortable. Definitely would love to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot on the beach

The location of the house is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H., Luling, LA/USA

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved everything

The house, beach, and pool were great. Our kids and grandkids loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Ron R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Witts End - If you rent this property you will be at your "Witts End"

This property is a nice house but had issues that you would not expect when you are paying the price they ask for this house. The furniture in the house is old and worn out. The bed rooms are a nice size but have shag carpet which must be over ten years old, who has shag carpet? An attempt to clean the carpet was made without much success. The mirror in the first floor bathroom was losing its silver. The dishwasher went out the first day we were there and the owners did replace it with a new machine, which was nice. The range in the kitchen is old and does not have self cleaning features but does have a steam clean cycle. The oven must have been dirty because every time we cooked in it, when we opened the door smoke would come out and set off the fire alarm. This was very aggravating in the morning when others were trying to sleep. The maintenance people advised us not use the steam cycle to clean the oven because it needed to be done by the cleaning service. The cleaning people never came to clean the oven. The kitchen is the worst equipped kitchen of any house we have rented. This house was the 16th house we have rented on the Gulf Coast over the last 16 years. There was no knife set, there was one large knife but the tip was broken off. The pots & pans were a hodgepodge of items that have probably been left by tenants over the years. None were very satisfactory. The most aggravating issue with the house is the washer and dryer. This house is advertised as accommodating 20 people. The washer and dryer are in a combo unit, dryer on top and washer on the bottom. We have stayed in houses with this combination, which had large tubs. I was not concerned when I saw the picture of the combo unit. However, when we arrived we discovered the washer and dryer were made for an efficiency apartment, not for a house housing 20 people. The washer, could wash a maximum of three bath towels and two wash cloths, and the dryer would take two hours to dry the three towels and two wash cloths. We did not bring a launderess with us who could stay in the laundry room all day to clean our clothes. I called the owner office and requested that they bring us a new wash and dryer. Their response was, they did not have extra washers and dryers. I bet Lowe's did. A Cloumn on the front porch was completely rotten. and needs to be repaired. It is evident that I was not pleased with this house. I could go on but I am out of space.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

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

8/10 Good

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

The location was the best part of the stay. The description in the listing is not complete. I was looking for a house to myself and this property is not that. It is a little deceiving how it is listed, especially for the price. It should mention that the property is two townhomes!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

hugh k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice week for the family

Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holli R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Had a great time at this beautiful beach house. Kids loved it and was easy transitioning from house to beach or pool. Location was perfect! We really enjoyed our stay! Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vikki B., Schoolcraft

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had a great time. Weather was perfect. House was perfect for our busy family. The clean towels during the week were nice. The chocolates and small cooler for our left over food was a nice touch as we left. Thank you for a great time. Chuck and Vikki Boos and family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Trip

We had a great trip! The property was amazing! We loved the location. Not too crowded and not near any high rises.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house for large family

Great home. We have grown kids and having their own bedroom and bathroom was really great. Right on the beach, fully equipped kitchen. Bring your own towels, both beach and shower. The bath towels provided are worse than motel 6. Put your food in the silver fridge as the white fridge doesn't properly cool the food and it all spoils within 2 days, plus it reeks of fish. Great beach location, comfortable home. Check in process is flawless. We would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caleb D.

Liked: Cleanliness

You won't be disappointed with this one!!

The best thing about this property are the owners, incredibly responsive and they went overboard to make us happy. Our family group was 6 couples with 2 infants and 4 kids from 3-12. Unreal beach access, we saw dolphins in the early mornings, white sand, very clean beaches and lifeguard stands aren't too far away either. The heated pool was phenomenal for all the kids (and adults), but we had to call the property manager to turn it on. Kitchen was fully stocked with dishware and cookware, Internet was consistent, kids loved the bunk bed rooms - the pictures don't really do this place justice, we were happily surprised with the quality and spaciousness and we have already decided to revisit. The house was high-end and very well-kept. Parking was enough for 1 car and 5 mid-size suvs
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Aberdeen MS United States

Liked: Cleanliness

50th wedding anniversary/family Christmas

We were 8 adults, 3 children, and 6 teenagers. Accommodations worked very well for us. The main fridge had a very fishy odor in that we couldn’t get out so we bought our ice but that wasn’t any bother. Just weren’t prepared our first meal. We loved the easy access to the beach and the location. A wonderful family experience. Thank you, owners and management.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Cheri H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, but needs a few repairs!

Witt's End West is a spacious home with plenty of room for a large family gathering. The beds are good quality and the views are gorgeous. We saw multiple dolphin sitings in the mornings right from our bedroom window! This house is steps away from the beach, with easy access. The only issue we had was that there were a few things that weren't working correctly and needed to be fixed (ice machine, leaky fridge, coffee pot, etc) Aside from those things though, our family had a wonderful week celebrating Thanksgiving at the beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVED this house

The house was nice and clean. Perfect beach access. The kitchen was nicely stocked. If there were any issues, we made a call and the property management was SO nice and VERY timely to come over. A few things that could be better: the kitchen needs new chopping knives, they were dull. One queen room on the 3rd floor and one of the bunk rooms had AWFUL beds. The other beds were great. Luckily we had extra space to sleep in the other upstairs room which the beds were much better. Overall we loved this house. We are already looking at dates to go back. I wouldn’t look anywhere else. Rick was very responsive as well! Thank you for this great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020