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🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis, East. 5BR Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location.

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
On the beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

With a stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, steps from Gulf Shores Beach and a 4-minute drive from Gulf State Park. .This beach vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from The Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 19 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬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.

🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis, East. 5BR Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location.

Beach Axis, East Unit
1203 West Beach Blvd

Summer 2026 is ALMOST GONE and 2027 is filling up REAL FAST! Still looking for 2026? Contact us ASAP.

Don't forget, peak season is in swing and during peak season, we book Saturday to Saturday. So, if you're looking and don't see any availability, check to see if your stay duration falls under those parameters as that usually is the problem :) But, as always, feel free to reach out as we are always happy to help!

Beach Axis, East Side: 5BR 5BA Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location. Close to everything, especially the beach! Right across from Waves Grocery. Location. Location. Location! This listing is for the East side unit. Beach Axis, East!

NEW VIRTUAL TOUR. Check it out. Awesome! https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QA5btkcgK8F

This is one of my guests' favorite places. Lots of repeat visitors each year! Great price for a recently completed redone beachfront duplex. RIGHT ON THE BEACH. Beach Axis is completely furnished and professionally decorated. It has a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and microwave.

Beach Axis' deck is as close to the gulf as you can get in the area. Folks LOVE LOVE LOVE its gulf front decks! Most nearby units have their pool behind the homes, putting the pool between you and the beach. Not Beach Axis. Beach Axis' pool is streetside. Sit on the deck, enjoy the sunset, while most neighbors are behind you! How nice is that! The pool is private to the two sides of the duplex—not shared with any other home.

One side perfect for your group, then book my Beach Axis East and Beach Axis West listings for the individual units. Take one or both, you'll have a great stay either way! For both sides, check out the combined Beach Axis East & West listing!

Beach Axis https://vrbo.com/1879290 10BR
Beach Axis, East https://vrbo.com/1678783 5BR
Beach Axis, West https://vrbo.com/1777390 5BR

Main Floor N Bedroom: King
3rd Floor N Bedroom: King
​​​​​​​3rd Floor S Bedroom: King + Twin Bunk
4th Floor N Bedroom: 2 Twin over Full Bunks
4th Floor S Bedroom : King

Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Please note that there ARE 5 bathrooms. The main floor BR has a bath, there are then 2 baths on each of the remaining two levels. The mystery bath that people don't see in the virtual tour is BEHIND the entry door in the 3rd level (2nd living level) south bedroom. With the entry door to the room open, you can't see the bath! Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies yourself? Check out our NEW 3D virtual tour:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ui2pNoDksDQ

POOL
Big. Streetside. Private to the two sides of the duplex: no sharing with other places nearby. The pool is open all year. It's a big oval, 30x15x3-6'. 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 4-6 cars 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.
Snowbirds welcome over winter! Inquire about monthly rates!

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp (highly recommend steamed cajun from the shop across the street!), bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. 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 wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

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

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 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

  • 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 ocean
  • On the waterfront

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; 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
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 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

Property is also known as

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🥳 Early Bird Sale! 🥰 Beach Axis, East. 5BR Beachfront Beauty. Pool. Perfect location. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Beach Axis "Snowbird" Stay

Everything Has gone well. We have enjoyed our time. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Beach Axis summer stay

We had a great time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brandon E.

Perfect summer beach house

The house was great. Perfect for everything we needed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

Awesome place for big families! Right on the beach! Will come back.

Great place
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

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

Great Location

Great location, perfect layout, private pool is a plus!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice L.

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

Wonderful Experience at Beach Axis East

My family vacationed in Gulf Shores at Beach Axis East. The home was even better than the pictures. It was just a short stroll to the beach, pool, and restaurants across the street. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

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

Great stay

We loved, fit our needs perfect . Location was great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

Amazing!

It was amazing! Everything was great! Your staff helped us out with a crock pot as one was not there. We are going to rebook just trying to decide if we need a six bedroom for next year or want the same place. I'll update you as soon as we decide. It was perfect weather this year!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dewey B.

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

Great property in the beach

Had a great stay here, directly on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay!

Right on the beach, nice pool. Our large group had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

We LOVED Beach Axis

My family had a great trip! We loved the home. It was very clean and worked great for us. The decks overlooking the beach were so close to the beach. Perfect. We will be back! Thank you for having us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Beautiful and comfortable house. Great beach and so many fantastic restaurants!!

Very spacious, comfortable house in a great location. We enjoyed the quiet and peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara G.

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

Perfect set up!

4 couples, and two brothers. This house was perfect for all of us! The store and restaurant across the road are convenient and delicious! The house is great, every bed was comfortable. The easy beach access and pool are so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Fantastic!

We enjoyed our stay with friends and family and the weather was great! The location and rental itself were fantastic!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Seafoam Summer Vacation

It was great! We loved the house and the location!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

We had a wonderful time.

We had a wonderful time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Great view of the beach!

We had a Great Time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Snowbird Stay

Beach Axis was great for our winter stay! Thank you for having us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed everything about our stay. Location,house, closeness to ocean,pool. Convenience to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Troy E.

Beach Axis

We had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This property was a perfect location on the beach. We could even walk to a grocery store and restaurant. The house was perfect for our party of nine and was even roomier than it looked like in the pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Amazing Time!

We had an amazing time. Everything was great. The home suited us well and the views were amazing. Gulf shores is much nicer than I knew as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared A.

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

Perfect

We truly enjoyed our stay in Gulf Shores. This was the perfect location and home for our family. Being able to walk out the door onto the beach was priceless. We look forward to coming back to Gulf Shores!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colton C.

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

House was perfect for our group of 4 families. Perfect location on the beach.

Great property. Clean, plenty of room and no crowds on beach like it can be near condos. Pool very nice and not fighting for chairs as it is for you and the other part of the duplex. Great check in and no issues during the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Wonderful return stay at Beach Axis

We had a fantastic stay in Beach Axis. It was everything we could have hoped for after the awful COVID lockdown. We are so glad to have been able to come back and be on the beach together! Thank you!