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"Nicest unit in this complex": Review; Book now for fall, the best beach season!

Beachfront condo with fitness centre and indoor pool

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On the beach
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, table football, books
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
A short walk from Gulf Shores Beach, "Nicest unit in this complex": Review; Book now for fall, the best beach season! provides an arcade/games room, laundry facilities and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61014 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

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

"Nicest unit in this complex": Review; Book now for fall, the best beach season!

This condo is our second home and our only rental property, and, as our reviews attest, we are hands-on and responsive. Our condo is comfortable, well-kept, and nicely-appointed. We want you to feel at home, to contact us if anything is not up to your expectations, and to return for future beach trips. Lastly, our fees are minimal and cover the exact cost of what we provide, no more. When comparing prices, we suggest that you click through to compare our final price to that of other condos with similarly high ratings and excellent reviews. Now on to the description!

Enjoy beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico from a 26-foot private balcony, or relax on the white, sandy beach just steps from the elevator. Built in 2006, Crystal Shores West is one of the newest complexes in Gulf Shores. Our two-bed, two-bath condo features 9-foot ceilings, crown molding, full-size washer/dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator with in-door ice and water dispenser, granite countertops, indoor and outdoor dining areas, new living room furniture, and new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout.

The master bedroom and living room have direct ocean view and balcony access. The balcony has a dining area and two new rocking chairs that are perfect for drinking coffee or tea at sunrise or an adult beverage at sunset. Each bedroom has a king-size bed and its own adjoining bathroom. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware and utensils.

Unit 206 is on the second floor of living units, located above three levels of elevated parking. We are just two flights of stairs above parking level 3, affording convenient access even during peak elevator-use times. Shared amenities include an indoor/outdoor heated pool with hot tub, game room with billiard and foosball tables, fitness center, sauna, and barbecue area.

We are located approximately 1 mile west of Hwy 59. A convenience store and several restaurants are within walking distance: Pier 33 General Store & Beach Supply and Janino's Pizza, 0.2 miles away; Bahama Bob's restaurant, Surfside Pizza and Ice Cream, and Lauria's Italian Beach Bar, 0.5 miles; DeSoto's restaurant, The Hangout bar/restaurant, and Pink Pony bar/restaurant, 1 mile.

The condo is thoroughly cleaned after each stay using antibacterial cleaning products to wipe down all surfaces, including light/lamp switches, door handles, remotes, etc. Lysol is used on all surfaces before and after everything is cleaned. All linens, including comforter, are washed in hot water and bleach products, if possible. Check-in is contactless and convenient with our keyless entry lock.

Cancellation Policy: Not all cancellation policies are alike. Our cancellation policy is the most generous one offered by VRBO. VRBO calls it the "relaxed" policy. It offers a 100% refund if the traveler cancels more than 14 days before the check-in date and a 50% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if the traveler cancels between 7 and 14 days before the check-in date. There is no refund if the traveler cancels less than 7 days before the check-in date. For this reason, we encourage travelers to purchase travel insurance that provides reimbursement for cancellations due to unforeseen, last-minute emergencies. We invite you to compare our "free cancellation up to" date to other condos in the area as you may want to factor this into your decision on where to stay.

Please note that Crystal Shores West is not a pet-friendly facility. Renters may not bring pets or "comfort animals" to this property. Service dogs are the only exception.

Please consider bookmarking this property in your web browser or saving it as a favorite in VRBO. We offer last-minute discounts, so please check back often.

Need accommodations for another group? Please check out our sister condo Rendezvous Point, Crystal Shores West, Unit 302.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,014 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gulf State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "Nicest unit in this complex": Review; Book now for fall, the best beach season! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is "Nicest unit in this complex": Review; Book now for fall, the best beach season! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Nicest unit in this complex": Review; Book now for fall, the best beach season!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Nicest unit in this complex": Review; Book now for fall, the best beach season!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Nicest unit in this complex": Review; Book now for fall, the best beach season! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Reviews

"Nicest unit in this complex": Review; Book now for fall, the best beach season! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitney J.

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

The best vacation experience.

The condo was perfect, the host’s recommendations allowed us to easily plan out our week, and everything went smoothly!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

toni r.

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

Great stay

Condo is beautiful and very nicely appointed. Condo had everything we needed, was very clean and had a great patio and view. Good location, easy beach access and ample parking. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bill T.

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

Great view, good getaway

Great view from large beach front balcony. Spent lots of time watching the surf roll in, very relaxing. Can’t pick your neighbors but it was spring break.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janell B.

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

Gulf Shores

Great place to stay. The hostess was easy to work with and gave great recommendations for eating out. The condo was so homey. We loved our time in Gulf Shotes
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine J.

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

Awesome stay!

It was a super easy process for check in. Everything was ready for us with no off site check-in location. Comfortable furniture and great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Great condo for our beach getaway

Condo was great for our family of 4 for an extended weekend beach getaway. The condo had all the basics that we needed. The views of the ocean were amazing! The pool and hot tub were nice, and we really enjoyed being right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great Location

Inside of condo was great. Rats and mice infested outside of property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

priscilla c.

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

Fabulous home away from home !

Michelle was a fantastic host she helped me with booking, great places to eat and last minute changes, and the unit was fully stocked and organized and beautifully decorated. I highly recommend this unit you will not regret it ! Thanks Michelle you were the perfect Host
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Great spot

Good location and condo only complaint is elevators are horribly slow
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

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

Would rent again

Clean and within walking distance of attractive restaurants and stores if you like to stroll with the family to the Hangout, Bahama Bob's, and Surf Style. Worth the rent. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

We went to Gulf Shores for the 1st time and it was great. The condo was perfect

We loved the condo. It was spacious, clean, loved the decor and the view was spectacular! I saw dolphins leap all the way out of the water from the balcony...Awesome! Owners and property manager were also very responsive, kind and friendly. We had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myra H.

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

40th Wedding Anniversary Trip

We experienced this property exactly as advertised. A spotless condo, with beautiful furnishings. We enjoyed what appeared to be new rockers on the balcony every morning while drinking our coffee overlooking the Gulf. The host was gracious and communicative along the whole process making it stress free. The property was located in a great location, everything around us was easy access. We are already planning our return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharman H.

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

PERFECT GETAWAY

This is an awesome property! Beautifully appointed, comfortable beds and seating, well-stocked cookware and utensils, good WiFi connection, with a magnificent view. The rocking chairs on the balcony were a favorite of mine - perfect setting to curl up with a book and either coffee or wine, while glancing up occasionally to check out what was going on in the water or on the beach. We parked on the highest parking level (P3) which is just two floors below the condo, making the stairs a fast alternative to the elevator. Highly recommend - and we can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Summer Weekend Getaway

Condo is awesome. Very Clean. Check in involved getting emails from the manager and you opening the front door with a code. Checkout was three simple cleaning tasks. Everything with this condo and location is top shelf. One drawback for me and may not affect you is there is a company who rents umbrellas and chairs who setup on the beach and you will have to find your hole to get your space. This condo is worth the extra cost in this building.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved it! This condo looked great! Super clean, nice furnishings, and well stocked kitchen. Communication was very prompt. This is our new go-to rental for Gulf Shores!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randal S.

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

Very nice condo!

Just a short 4 day stay on the beach, but this condo was excellent. It was clean and comfortable with 2 king beds for us gray headed adults. Well stocked. The owner made sure we had beach towels so we wouldn't have to pack and bring any with us. That was much appreciated. We used Ike's beach service for beach chairs and there were no problems there. I used the exercise room and it was well equipped for aerobic exercise. Didn't use the swimming pool area but it looked nice. You won't go wrong renting this condo. We thought it was a bit pricey but we're glad we went with it. The rocking chairs on the balcony were very much enjoyed! We'll be back next time we do Gulf Shores.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

Great place on a great spot

We loved our stay at the Crystal Shores building! The condo was super nice and clean with every detail taken care of including games and beach supplies. The view from the balcony was perfect and the direct access to a very quiet beach front was exactly what we wanted. We enjoyed being walking distance to several restaurants and Ike’s parasailing/banana boat rides! Michelle’s early and frequent contact helped keep us in the know and plan lots of things for our 12 & 14 yr olds. We were a bit bummed the elevator was out but being on such a low floor made it easier plus they provided a golf cart shuttle up the garage. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raegan B.

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

Great Stay!

The place was clean, and it was just a walk out to the beach which made is super easy with our 1 year old. Check in/out was easy and the owner checked on us as soon as we got there to make sure everything was good. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana K.

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

Amazing Views

We had such a great time! The place was very clean and had everything we needed! Hosts were super helpful and shared great recommendations for dining out. Definitely would love to stay here again when we visit the area!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna B.

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

Great stay and condo

This condo was beautiful and had everything we needed. It was nice having two king sized beds with access to a private bathroom. The balcony was spacious with nice outdoor furniture, perfect for relaxing and taking in the oceanfront view. There were a couple of beach chairs available in the condo as well. The kitchen has everything you need to eat in if you choose to. I would definitely rent this condo again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

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

Gulf Shores condo

Very comfortable condo on the beach with a roomy balcony and an awesome view of Gulf Mexico. The host gave recommendations of local restaurant favorites and they were all great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Great cabin fever get away!

We had a wonderful week here. The condo was perfect. Being right there on the beach is where we wanted to be and we really enjoyed sitting out on the balcony whenever we were at the condo. We did have one issue that came up, but it was immediately looked into and taken care of. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

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

Fantastic

First, I made a mistake in my reservations which Michelle was very responsive and helped me figure it out. The condo itself was very clean and came with so many extra amenities that really helped with the stuff I forgot. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Amazing!

Looks just like the picture and dinner recommendations were perfect! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

CSW

Online description very accurate. Nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024