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Great 2b/2b Beachfront. See dolphins from balcony, newly furnished

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
TV, video games, DVD player, table football
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in Gulf Shores, within a 5-minute drive of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. .This beach condo is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Perdido Key Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Orange Beach Beaches.

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gulf State Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Great 2b/2b Beachfront. See dolphins from balcony, newly furnished

Crystal Shores West is a premier newer building that has many amenities including an indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub, exercise room, sauna, pool tables & foosball, BBQ grills, covered parking, and staffed lobby. All this and a convenience store walking across the street.

It is perfectly located only 1 mile from the Hangout and Hwy. 59. I can provide additional pictures of the building and its amenities, if you would like.

Do not confuse 'Crystal Shores West' with the older building called 'Crystal Shores'.... or with the Crystal Tower (which is located across the street from the beach).
When you compare other units in Crystal Shores West please note that mine has custom drapes, upgraded stainless appliances and flooring, tray ceilings in the kitchen and bathroom, crown molding, new sea colored area rug, and a fun beachy theme. It is 1,100 square feet of comfort! There are 4 floors of covered parking beneath, and best of all located on the 4th floor, giving quick access to put you right onto the beach, yet high enough for fantastic views of the beautiful blue water and white sand, along with great viewing of dolphin, rays and other sea-life.

You will be so pleased with the comfy atmosphere that greets you. I update my condo every 6 months, so it looks and feels new and fresh! Bed Bath and Beyond is a favorite of mine! The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need if you want to cook. There is a new crock pot, hand mixer, nice matching china and glasses and wine glasses. Nice matching everyday plates and silverware. Full sets of pans, pots and bowls. Stainless cuisinart coffee maker and toaster. We make sure it is all high end ready for your every whim! I now am on the board of the building and just moved down to the beach full-time. So the condo is my baby. I spend great attention to cleaning and re-decorating. I just put in new ceramic walk-ins in both bathroom showers.The master has a shower tower with spa jets, waterfall, rain-head and hand-held features. Great seats to relax. We buy new bedding, adding a new posture-pedic king bed in the guest room and added 2 great loungers on the balcony, along with 4 high back rockers. We also manage to find lots of great beach time, boating and golf for ourselves. Paradise!! The weather is gorgeous, as are the beaches. It was always so hard to leave, that I finally decided to make it my permanent home!

The view of the water and beaches is breathtaking, and is visible from the living room, dining area, kitchen and master bedroom!! Just step onto the balcony and look for miles up and down the beautiful white beaches and turquoise blue waters. The guest bedroom has a view of the lagoon on the north side of the building, which is awesome also.

Our new condo is a comfortable retreat. The furnishings include a new cozy queen sleeper couch w/ a comfortable memory foam mattress, recliner and beachy chair, new area rug, fun art work, sleek new dining room table and chairs, new 55'" flat-screen in the great-room, flatscreens in both bedrooms, and room-darkening custom draperies. We now have many many more sports, movie and sirius music channels on the 3 flat screen tvs, due to a cable upgrade for the complex. Both bedrooms have king beds, each with upgraded bedding that not only looks great but sleep great too. Each have a high quality mattress that gives you the great sleep we all want when on vacation.

It is one of the few units with stainless steel appliances (refrigerator has in the door ice/water), and upgraded flooring (beautiful tile throughout!) We added under cabinet lighting that is great when cooking or just for ambiance.

We made sure to provide the little niceties we look for when travelling; a well equipped kitchen, beach towels and toys, beach chairs and an umbrella, cleaners, folding chairs, etc. (all to make packing easier and save you time and money).

It has a great location on the 4th floor, so there is quick and easy access to the beach, pools, gym and game room. There is an indoor pool with a swim-through to the outdoor pool, which the kids love. We have a great hot tub outside that looks out toward the beach. We have a wonderful exercise room with great equipment along with a very nice sauna.

This complex has a full time management company and security, located on the premises. They are friendly and helpful. And the presence of the security is very reassuring whenever we're on vacation!

Crystal Shores West is right on the beach in the heart of Gulf Shores. We are close to many great attractions and some of the best restaurants and favorite night spots are with-in walking distance.

If you would like to see additional pictures just let me know and I will e-mail them to you.

For things to do in the area you have the following to enjoy:
...you will find amusement parks and dolphin sightseeing boat trips for the kids; deep sea fishing and top-caliber golf courses which have been designed by some of the greatest names in golf - Arnold Palmer, Larry Nelson, Bruce Devlin, Jerry Pate, Robert Von Hagge and Earl Stone…with over 288 holes to play, it is truly a golfer’s paradise; shopping at unique local boutique stores or the Tanger outlet mall with more than 120 brand name outlet stores in Foley, Alabama, can keep even the most avid of shoppers entertained for days; and, of course, the miles and miles of sugar white sand beaches…NUMEROUS restaurants within a short driving distance; Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge a 7000+ acre refuge with beach access that protects and preserves the unique plants and animals that call the Gulf Coast home; Gulf State Park boasts 6000 acres of land with 2.5 miles of beaches on four preserved stretches of sand. Inland, 900-acre Lake Shelby hosts freshwater fishermen, boaters, skiers and swimmers; nearby nature trails wind through the wooded land. Scheduled educational nature activities include beach walks, hikes, slide presentations and nature films. Wildlife exhibits at the Nature Center open year-round; historic Fort Morgan, Fort Gaines, Blakely State Park and Magee Farm; Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center and IMAX Theater.


Keywords: Beachfront, white sugary like sand, palm trees, dolphins, zero-depth entry outdoor pool with swim through to inside pool, great location, 2 King beds
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional features at this condo include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Peg

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Not in unit or on balcony.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 not allowed
Note from host: The condo does not allow for pets in unit.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: However there are 2 king beds.

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
Note from host: This is not a party condo. Security is on premises
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Gulf Waterfront 2/2 Beach Watch Dolphins Right off Balcony

Great 2b/2b Beachfront. See dolphins from balcony, newly furnished Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite property
We have been vacationing in Gulf Shores since the late
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

V B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place To Stay!
This is our 2nd time staying at Peg's condo. Our first stay was several years ago and we were so impressed, there was no question that we would stay again. You can tell Peg takes pride in this unit and the information you will receive covers everything you need to know about the condo! We have definitely recommended to friends. Such a beautiful view from the huge balcony. Thank you so much Peg, for a beautiful place to stay and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke E.

Liked: Cleanliness
exactly as listed
the condo was great! everything was exactly as listed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacation
It was a wonderful trip. Property manager was great to talk to and fixed any issues we had during our stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
As Advertised
Thoroughly enjoyed the unit. Great balcony. Only downside at the complex was 2 elevators to service 14 floors. Both were working but very long waits. Took the stairs several times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Very clean and updated
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

MJ V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
I had to called the host after arriving to get the info for check-in but never received the gate codes to the beach or pool. She stated she had emailed it but I never got it. Website description wasn’t accurate. Dirty dishes were still in the dishwasher & floors were not swept (sand was everywhere). Expect to do laundry every 2 days if you want clean towels. Each person was only given 2 towels for a 7 day stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Very clean,accessible and family oriented. Will definetly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Percent location!
Clean, an amazing view and anything you could want from a home away from home. Great location with short drives to all the local attractions!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin s.

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW!! Rent this!!!
This was spectacular!! If this is free rent it!!! U will not be disappointed!!!!! Peg had thought of everything! From the kitchen, to the bedding, the beach decor, and the throws are all perfect!! The colors and the balcony are amazing! The perfect beach condo!! Amazing views up and down the beach! It’s so cool to sit on the balcony and watch the dolphins go up n down the shore! I say about 100 stingrays dancing through the waves like a beautiful song! Definitely needed this vacation! We will stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milli S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacay!!!
Condo was great. Beds were very comfortable and condo was super clean. Peg (owner) was very responsive. Location was good and close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Everyone needs to decide for themsselves
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best condo we’ve stayed at!
Peg and this property were wonderful! The amenities were great. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo
Loved this unit! The condo is nicely decorated and up to date. Furniture is comfortable. Most importantly it was very clean and the beds slept well. Peg was super friendly and nice to work with. 4th floor so the view is great but not too high. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice condo
So close to the beach; with indoor and outdoor pool and gym. Very close to restaurants and markets. Great stay!1
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Beautiful condo and very clean! Me and my family enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Condo on a great beach with a great location
My husband and I spent a week at this property and definitely enjoyed ourselves. The place was nice, the location of the convenience store a block away was fantastic. It was great to be able to walk out of the condo, onto the elevator and then right to the beach. Lots of tourist shops and some good restaurants in the area. We enjoyed our time away and would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kismet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away!
What was advertised is what we got! We were delighted with our choice for our short spring break. The beach was literally a stone's throw away from our door. Our only regret was that our stay was too short! Thanks for sharing your place, Peggy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Everything was wonderful! The had everything we need for our stay, was clean, spacious and wonderful location in the building. The condo building had nice amenities and was clean and well kept. The elevators can be slow during busy times. Staying on the 4th floor it wasn't too. Ad for us. We definitely would love to come back to this condo and loved the Gulf Shores
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
It was exactly as described! Beautiful, clean, convenient location, comfortable beds, beautiful sunrise/sunset. Overall, this was a great home away from home for our stay. The owner was so accommodating and communication was easy. We would definitely recommend and would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Gulf Shores Beach Vacation
Beautiful condo! Very clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jalanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
2022 Gulf Shores Family Trip (1)
Easy check in and check out. We enjoyed the view and location of the complex. We loved the decor. The beach is my happy place and the condo made me feel beachy. :) Beds were comfy! Walkin shower was awesome, however I did miss having a bathtub to bathe the kids. I would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Gulf Shores 2022
While the furniture and decorations were nice the cleanliness of the unit could have been better. The unit was not rented in the 3 weeks prior to our stay and housekeeping was not completed dust was everywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always Wonderful
We love this condo! It’s in a great spot and has everything you need. We always book here when going to Gulf Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth C., Shelbyville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
The condo is in a great location and the beach was amazing. Peg called us the night of out arrival to make sure everything was perfect when we arrived. The condo has the perfect beach decor and lots of little extra touches I haven't seen in most vacation rentals. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay for our family beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022