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

Beach condo with water park and fitness centre

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These are the best of times!!!  
One of our beautiful sunsets over Gulf Shores .
Pretty pretty place to shell, swim and walk. Love that turquoise water!
Another beautiful Gulf Shores sunset on the beach! Sugar White Sand waiting!
My grandson out on the balcony loving his beach time!
Crystal Shores West, showing the ramps of the lower 4 floors of covered parking

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
  • Place, Gulf Shores Golf Club

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest room has plenty storage & new king posture pedic bed!

1 King Bed

Master bedroom with private bath including lg walk-in shower

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom is a private retreat with a spa-like feel.

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
However there are 2 king beds.
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Events

No events allowed
This is not a party condo. Security is on premises
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Pets

No pets allowed
The condo does not allow for pets in unit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not in unit or on balcony.
Keep sliding doors closed. Salt air is hard on everything.

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is in the city centre and on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 70 min drive

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 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?

Checkout 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 centre 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 184 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Will definitely be back!

The property description was spot on! You can tell the owner takes pride in her condo, it was just like home! Everything was perfect and made for a nice and much needed relaxing vacation! We will be staying here on our next trip to Gulf Shores!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy J.

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

Beautiful

Was really nice. Weather was perfect. This unit is really short distance to the beach which was refreshing.Convenient to everywhere and was really quiet around us.Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Perfect family rental

We loved everything about this rental property!! Lots of beach gear to use which was so helpful. Less gear to pack and travel with. My family had a blast and will book here again n the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

PERFECT VACATION!

What a beautiful and comfortable condo! We loved the color scheme and décor. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. I'm pretty sure the master bed mattress was more comfortable than mine at home! Had we wanted to cook, the kitchen was fully stocked. So relaxing sitting on the balcony watching the dolphins. Peg was super easy to deal with and we received our damage deposit refund promptly. So glad we found this condo. We will definitely return and would highly recommend it to anyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Virginia O.

BEWARE!

We enjoyed our stay in Peg's condo. Unfortunately, a chair leg broke while 8 yr old grandson was eating dinner. It appeared to have been repaired from a previous break (as documented by a journal entry.) Upon returning home, I called and Peg informed us of stains on the sisal area rug plus the chair leg would result in us not having our security deposit returned. We spilled nothing and were not happy with Peg's decision. I asked for photos of rug stains and have heard nothing. BEWARE!! PERHAPS KEEPING EVERYONE'S DEPOSITS IS HOW CONDO WAS REFURBISHED IN NOVEMBER!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Our favorite property

We have been vacationing in Gulf Shores since the late
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pattie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room was very clean, newly decorated and stocked, conveniently located in a great area. Owner was so helpful and quick to respond. I felt very safe staying here and enjoyed the pool and beach. Beautiful condo!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Fletcher G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was nice with a good view of the Gulf of Mexico. It lacked in the little things. For instance, there was only one roll of cheap toilet paper in each of the two bathrooms, there were no coffee filters, there was only one package of dishwashing soap for the entire week, there was only one parking pass (the facility manager said that there could have been two), there was a Keurig machine with no pods to make coffee (other VRBOs we have stayed at provided coffee pods), and there were no instructions for operating the cable TV or accessing the WiFi. We will not stay here again and cannot recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The listing of our unit was very accurate. The beds were comfortable and the shower in the master bathroom was Wonderful. The provided kitchen items were well above the standard that are usually stocked and everything was in good condition. The extras for the beach were nice to have available and the full size washer and dryer was another plus. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and loved being able to walk to the beach so quickly. We also took advantage of the places to eat that our host left for us. We did go to Pensacola to the naval airbase museum and would highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in history and planes. It is the home of the blue angels and if you Google it, there is a schedule and times when you can actually watch them practice. We can’t wait to have another week at Gulf Shores.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gaunts@bellsouth.net G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Some pans not real clean. Some mold on door track in master bathroom shower door.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa Z.

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

Beautiful Condo

Overall the stay was amazing. We were able to watch dolphins every morning. Condo was furnished with everything that you needed to include beach towels and toys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Romantic Getaway

Wonderful as usual!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Peg

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I enjoyed helping people during my 27 years as a certified financial planner. After retiring 10 years ago, I found myself missing my relationships with my clients. I decided I wanted to fulfill a lifelong dream of buying a condo on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores and go back to work. I've been regularly coming to Gulf Shores over the past 20+ years, as my sister lives in Mobile. I purchased my beautiful 'Home Away from Home' and started my business of condo rentals. I've been able to put my years of serving the public to good use in yet a different way. My guests have been wonderful, and I strive to help them by providing a very cost efficient way to stay in luxury accommodations. Since I've spent so much time in the area, I am able to provide many tips that only the locals know about. I love the complex so much that 5 years ago I got on the board to make sure it stayed up to our expectations. And this year I became a local, yes I moved down full-time and following my dream! Call me, and let me know how I can assist you in making this stay in my 'home away from home' your best vacation experience ever.

Why they chose this property

I've spent many years visiting and falling in love with Gulf Shores and it's beautiful beaches. I love golf, boating, walking on beaches with soft white sand, crabbing and fishing, live music and great entertainment, and of course great shopping. Gulf Shores had it all! I looked diligently for over a year, spending hours and hours with my realtor, until he finally found exactly what I was looking for. The location is perfect, the beaches are gorgeous, I needed to be able to see the Gulf from the kitchen sink, large spacious rooms, crown moldings with no popcorn ceilings, a knock out view from the huge balcony, indoor and outdoor pools, exercise and game room, covered parking and top notch amenities. I drove him crazy, but in the end, it's perfect!!! I LOVE my condo and know you will too!

What makes this property unique

It is perfectly located just one mile from the fun activities of the intersection at Highway 59. There are several great restaurants and shopping with-in walking distance. I particularly love that this is one of the newest and nicest buildings on the Alabama coast. It has wonderful amenities, not the least of which is the fabulous staff that is present all day to assist you with any needs. I also like how quickly I can be on the beach with my lower level unit. It is a wonderful, plush “home away from home” that is available at very competitive prices.

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