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Centrally located condo w/ picturesque views & shared pools/lazy river

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Exterior
Pool
Aerial view
Living area
Beach

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Centrally located condo w/ picturesque views & shared pools/lazy river

Crystal Tower 1304

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Admire sparkling high-rise views of the Gulf of Mexico and Little Lagoon when you retreat to this condo across the street from the white sand beach in Gulf Shores. Here in Crystal Tower, you'll find an open, light-filled living space, a private balcony overlooking the water, and a wealth of on-site amenities that include outdoor and indoor pools, a lazy river, a hot tub, a sundeck, a sauna, a grilling area, and a fitness center.

What's nearby:
This condo is located in Crystal Tower, just across an air-conditioned sky bridge from the beach. When you're not enjoying the beachfront boardwalk, you'll find the heart of Gulf Shores only half a mile east. Highway 59 is home to all sorts of family-friendly attractions, including Waterville USA, Tiki's Mini-Golf, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf, and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Explore the beautiful pathways that wind through Gulf State Park (two miles east), time your visit to attend the Hangout Music Festival or the Annual Gulf Shores Shrimp Fest, or tee off at the renowned Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club (eight miles west).

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Keyless entry
Non-smoking property
Boat parking allowed nearby


The property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 13.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is in the city centre and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gulf State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Centrally located condo w/ picturesque views & shared pools/lazy river have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Centrally located condo w/ picturesque views & shared pools/lazy river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Centrally located condo w/ picturesque views & shared pools/lazy river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centrally located condo w/ picturesque views & shared pools/lazy river?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Centrally located condo w/ picturesque views & shared pools/lazy river located?

Located in Gulf Shores, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Gulf State Park. West Beach and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

James S.

Great pool and easy beach access. Love the sky bridge to both

We really enjoyed our stay! Excellent view and location. Really loved the sky bridge to the pool and beach. Large pool with plenty of room for lots of people and easy beach access. We will definitely return and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Crystal Towers 1304

As a prior reviewer noted the floor is very dirty. If you wear socks or bare feet the bottom of your feet get black. The furniture in the living room is very uncomfortable. We even tried putting pillows on them and it was still not comfortable. After staying for nearly a month we left early because we couldn't handle sitting on the furniture any longer. The TV/Dresser combo in the master bedroom was in very bad shape. The top drawer was hard to pull out and the bottom drawer would fall out when pulled out. The master room bed was very mushy and uncomfortable. It's apparent the owner has not put any updates or money into this unit in years. I would not recommend this unit especially for a lengthy stay.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

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

Amazing stay with a gorgeous view!

I am so glad we chose to stay here! We absolutely loved the direct beach access and the pool area! Also, we had the best view of the ocean from our balcony as well! I definitely recommend sitting on the balcony in the mornings with a cup of coffee while watching the waves roll in, that was the absolute best way to start the day! We definitely made a lot of memories there and can't wait to come back! 10/10!!! We would totally stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

We love Crystal Towers!!!

Overall this unit was good! Very clean upon arrival. Great view. Doesn’t have a keurig so keep that in mind if you are a coffee pod person. Vacasa was great to work with. Check in and check out was perfect. Would def consider staying here again!

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

Live view exceeded expectations.

We viewed the pictures and decided to book the room although we usually stay at beach front properties but we’re on a tighter budget this year. This room provided the view and our usual experience with much less than we usually pay. The location is convenient to all of the typical visit spots and the additional pools are a huge plus. My only complaint were the floors were not swept prior to our arrival. This in no way reflected on the property, our stay or the owner!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Betsy M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not The Worst

The view is gorgeous but this property is not on the water just a FYI. There’s “private beach access” but the chairs that are out there are not for you and when you do get set up in this “private” area it’s incredibly congested. There are three pools which are all fairly nice but people tend to be poor parents and don’t stop their kids from playing in hot tubs and tossing around balls in the main pool that shouldn’t be in there.There was a security lady who was more interested in cracking jokes with some drunk guy in the pool. The smaller pool off the first floor is a lot more tame and cleaner. Indoor pool has a few benches but basically no seating. Now on to the condo… first it didn’t feel clean, my 7 year old said “it smells like dog.” The floors were greasy and it just didn’t feel clean at all-mind you there was a full day between the last guests and us. If you plan on cooking I would bring your own utensils. Knives dull and rusty, dirty plates, all the pans have scratched up teflon which is dangerous. Not a single clock, digital on microwave and stove was inaccurate, the one on the wall looks like it stopped ticking at 5pm for god only knows how long. The decor is very basic early 2000s which is whatever. Beds are subpar and the master bathroom looks like something you’d find in a motel 6. Rusty and scratched up toilet, some make shift toilet roll holder, ratchet baseboards. Overall I wouldn’t spend more than $150 a night for this place. Not worth the headache!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

MK B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Love Crystal Tower/Hate Vacasa

This was our 4th or 5th stay at Crystal Tower. I love that the pool is between buildings & gets shade in the morning & afternoon. It’s a big pool. The “lazy river” leaves much to be desired & probably shouldn’t be called that but as long as you see the pictures & know it’s not actually a lazy river, you shouldn’t be disappointed. We received an email the week before our stay about one of the smaller pools being closed for repairs. However, when we arrived at the big pool the first day with our wagon loaded down with all of our stuff & 2 kids, we discovered the elevator from the skywalk to the pool was closed. I really wish this had been communicated. It was far more of an inconvenience than one of the small pools being closed. Imagine loading your wagon with beach chairs, a cooler, towels, etc. only to discover you have to take the stairs. A mom with littles & a wagon would probably not be able to take the kids to the pool by herself because there’s no way to carry/drag a wagon & assist small children down a flight of stairs safely. We have a disabled child so that meant one person carrying a 50+ lb kid & one person carrying a full wagon. Not exactly relaxing or vacation-like. The only other option we were given was to call for someone to open the street level gate (which remains locked) to let us in/out & to cross the busy street with small children. The only other problem we encountered was our AC broke. It took 6 calls, a couple threats and 24 hours for Vacasa to fix it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Renter from condo 1304

Room was excellent and very friendly staff especially Alexis she is so sweet and awesome helped us with everything we needed love her to death.
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10/10 Excellent

Alec H.

Great beach place for the family

It was a very homey feeling when we stayed here. No complaints! They had all the dishes, pillows, and blankets we needed! Also has a wonderful view. Definitely will be renting here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Great condo

Beautiful condo nicely decorated. Comfortable furniture.
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

The condo was beautiful and a great location

The condo was beautiful and a great location

8/10 Good

Veyonne

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

Clean and convenient for a family of 4 with grandma

Unit was nice and clean. Everything was provided to start. I think we only needed to buy extra laundry detergent because we wanted to wash our towels daily. We were on the 13th floor 13th floor with a clear view of the ocean even though we were across the street. The 2 pools were very good. Enjoyed the smaller one because our 7 year old could safely touch the bottom and it was less used than the larger one with the lazy river. The walk across the bridge to the larger pool and beach was indeed air conditioned. Very nice. If I had to think of any negatives it would likely be the wait for the elevator. It gets hot and humid here. There are 3 elevators but sometimes its a bit slow to catch one. Not a big deal and that's all I could think of. Overall everything was to our liking and I'm somewhat of a picky person. Nevermind that my mom came along and is very critical of how clean things are. She had no complaints. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin J., Indianapolis, IN

Crystal Tower = Terrific

The view from this place is amazing! Ever room from probably the 10th floor up has 180 degree views of the Gulf from the balcony and 180 views of the inter coastal waterway from the elevator side (outside the door to get in to each unit). The main pool area is awesome, but shaded most of the day, so during cool weeks, the pool is pretty cold and unusable...but the indoor pool is super clean and nice! We had a blast! Staff was very nice as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

Teno M.

We had very good experience at the Crystal Towers, I would recommend to others.

We had very good experience at the Crystal Towers, I would recommend to others.
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10/10 Excellent

Vickie D.

Easy check in, easy check out, condo was very clean

Easy check in, easy check out, condo was very clean

8/10 Good

James B.

Condo was very nice .

We had a awesome time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Karla S.

Needs upgrades to the bathroom showers.

We like Crystal Tower.
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8/10 Good

Danyietta Vantrease B.

The only issue we had was the fact that the door kept sticking at crystal towers to our condo. Ot...

The only issue we had was the fact that the door kept sticking at crystal towers to our condo. Other than that everything was fine
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10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Crystal Towers meet all our needs. Clean lovely unit. They even brought a new mattress!

Crystal Towers meet all our needs. Clean lovely unit. They even brought a new mattress!
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10/10 Excellent

Constance K.

1st visit to Gulf Shores

1st visit to Gulf Shores
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

The location is beautiful. Gulf Shores has a friendly culture.

The location is beautiful. Gulf Shores has a friendly culture.
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8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

The weather wasn’t perfect.

The weather wasn’t perfect.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

AMBER H.

Service from start to finish was great

Service from start to finish was great
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10/10 Excellent

CINDY G.

Our condo was clean and beautiful! We en ...

Our condo was clean and beautiful! We en Our condo was clean and beautiful and had everything we needed. We loved the view from the balcony and the ease of getting to the beach and pools. I am recommending Crystal Towers to everyone!
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10/10 Excellent

DEBRORAH E.

Great place my only comment it would be nice if the clocks where set to local time, and had batte...

Great place my only comment it would be nice if the clocks where set to local time, and had batteries in them. Door lock needs to be check, it doesn't always work.

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