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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, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, video games, DVD player, foosball
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

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

Property manager

Peg

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Similar properties

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

About the neighborhood

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 - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.6 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
  • ‪Gulf Island Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great 2b/2b Beachfront. See dolphins from balcony, newly furnished have a pool?

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

Is Great 2b/2b Beachfront. See dolphins from balcony, newly furnished pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great 2b/2b Beachfront. See dolphins from balcony, newly furnished?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great 2b/2b Beachfront. See dolphins from balcony, newly furnished?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great 2b/2b Beachfront. See dolphins from balcony, newly furnished located?

Located in Gulf Shores, this beachfront condo building is in the city center and 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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Great 2b/2b Beachfront. See dolphins from balcony, newly furnished Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 175 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Amazing

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

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

Brittney G.

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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

V B.

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

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

Bill R., Jackson Tennessee

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

Beautiful place. Clean well decorated and served our needs well

Outstanding
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina Z.

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

Vacation

Very clean and updated
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke E.

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

exactly as listed

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike I.

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

Great place, felt like home.

Nicely furnished home, with all the items that you need. Enjoyed the view, looking to come back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

ROSE O.

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

Anniversary trip

Loved the location and the condo was beautiful I did not want to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Great time.

The condo was as advertised with no surprises. It is a nice property and located close to major attractions and restaurants. I would definitely recommend this place to friends. We really enjoyed our stay and the owner was very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Milli S.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery or Andrea R., Conway, Arkansas

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

Wonderful Location

Our family loves the location and views. The condo was the cleanest we have been to. Comfortable beds. Any problem we had or questions, we were able to get ahold of Peg, property owner, with a quick response.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

Beautiful condo with a perfect view of the beach

We're already planning to come come back next year. Very nice condo! Couldn't be better
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

Beach stay for a few days

Condo was better than advertised. Great location with a great balcony. Peg fixed our only 1 problem within minutes and wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

david s.

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

Super relaxing

Property was wonderful. No issues, which allowed us to chill for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheri G.

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

Beach vacation

It was a very easy process. The view from the balcony was great. We even saw a few thunderstorms, which was very cool. The condo was very nicely decorated, and everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Matt S.

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

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

Kismet M.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Janet P., Michigan

Roomy and comfortable condo

This condo was very spacious and comfortable. It was so relaxing that we actually ate dinner in more nights than usual on this trip. Great balcony, really nice kitchen area, and both bathrooms were larger than those of any condos we've stayed at in the past. Loved the keyless entry. Peg was very helpful and easy to work with, very interested in making sure we enjoyed our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent View and Location

We just returned from a stay at Crystal Shores West and had a great time. This unit offers all the luxury and comfort of home, a great location and an AMAZING view. The best feature is the extra large balcony that runs the full width of the unit... a great place to just watch your troubles roll out to sea! We would recommend this unit to anyone and would stay again without a doubt.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

suzanne g., Dallas

Great week on the beach

All as advertised!!! Peg was easy to work with and there lots of extras thrown in. Wonderful information about places to eat and to visit. You will enjoy lots of balcony time where you look out on beautiful blue/green water and a white sand beach, which is easily accessible. Go and enjoy a lovely week in a wonderful condo.

6/10 Okay

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Stay

Everyone needs to decide for themsselves
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023