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Crystal Tower 704 - Beach view, amenities & great rates!

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 696.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Crystal Tower 704 - Beach view, amenities & great rates!

7th floor at Crystal Tower. The balcony, living area and master bedroom all have views of the Gulf of Mexico. Crystal Tower features an air-conditioned sky walk to the Crystal Tower pool and lazy river. The unit sleeps: 4-6; Beds: 1 Queen in Master bedroom, Two Twin beds in the Guest room, plus a Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa in the Living room.

Interior Appointments: Fully equipped kitchen, 3 TVs, 2 DVD players, washer and dryer, WiFi, high-end cotton linens.

Complex Amenities: Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub, Lazy River, Indoor/Outdoor Heated Pool, Sauna, Indoor Pool, Kiddie/Wading Pool, and Fitness Room.

Property manager

Alabama Beach Vacation Rentals (ALBVR)
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pool
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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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 Crystal Tower 704 - Beach view, amenities & great rates! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Crystal Tower 704 - Beach view, amenities & great rates! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Tower 704 - Beach view, amenities & great rates!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Tower 704 - Beach view, amenities & great rates!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Tower 704 - Beach view, amenities & great rates! located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Gulf State Park. Wade Ward Nature Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lineta p.

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

Awesome Rental

We were down for a volleyball weekend competition and wanted something inexpensive but also on the beach. This certainly fit our expectations-although it is across from the beach it has an air conditioned walkway to the beach and another pool on the beach side. We were very pleased and hope this is available during our next stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter 2025

Location and amenties are excellent. The property needs some updating, but that's our personal preference. It did not detract from our stay at all.We have been to Gulf Shores the past three winters and stayed in three different places. This is easily our favorite and we will schedule this spot again.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo G.

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

Weekend Getaway

Awesome location! Nice pools and beach access!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Alena B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs updating

Condo needs updated
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Vacation 2022

This was our second stay at Crystal Towers. We absolutely love Gulf Shores and cannot wait to be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

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

First Time Guests

We are repeat offenders ( HA) Visiting the gulf coast every summer. This was our first visit to Crystal Towers. I read the other reviews prior to booking and felt a little apprehensive. I had no reason. Arrived at 4pm. The condo was spotless. No sticky floors as previously mentioned. The beds were comfortable enough. The twin beds have sheets of plywood as support. I guess. But the mattress was comfortable enough. The couch/loveseat was a bit rough. But, I don't vacation to sit on the couch so we made due. If your looking for plush/ comfort here it's a miss. But, again, my time is spent out at the beach or doing other activities. The bathrooms were clean and smelled fresh. No rogue hairs or toenails. The master bedroom was welcoming and comfortable. Plenty of plates/ pots/pans. They had forgotten to leave linens in the master bathroom, however left enough in the hall bath we just washed them. The walkway to the beach was wonderful. The pools got crowded, but were clean and well maintained. Security was pleasant and comforting knowing that they definitely made rounds. We will return next summer, and we will definitely look at rebooking this condo if it's available for our week.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Shawn G., Lafayette, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice view and room was okay!

The condo was nice! Furniture inside and on the balcony needs to be updated and kitchen dishes need to be replaced and replenished! The coffee cups are the size of cups for a tea party and there were no baking pans!! The bedding in both rooms needs to be replaced as well! As far as the elevators go, horrible! This place has 20 floors and only 3 elevators to move all of its guest up and down & the elevators are broken most of the time!! On Saturday we were not there all day but all 3 elevators were not working most of the day and there was a fire truck there to help get people out of the elevator. It took us two hours to bring all of our stuff down to load up and leave on check out day! Thankfully I was able to check out on time. There were two occasions during our week long stay that people were stuck in the elevator.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy W.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day Weekend Trip

We have stayed in this unit several times. We like the location and accessibility to and from the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Kristie M.

Liked: Check-in

Needs a thorough cleaning

The condo itself really needed to be updated. The furniture was out of date, and the place needed a thorough cleaning from top to bottom. Otherwise, it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Trevor M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

It will do

I have stayed at the Crystal Tower a few times., and this is the first time I have stayed in this unit. The location is fantastic. The pools and the beach access are great! The condo needs some love. The furniture needs to all be replaced. The couch is falling apart and the beds are rough. The kitchen appliances are well past their prime. For a little more money you can get a better property at the Crystal Tower, but this one will do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

sherry s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

Very enjoyable

6/10 Okay

CARRIE B., Versailles, IN

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

We would not recommend

We would not recommend this condo. It is by far the most outdated condo we have ever stayed in and it is not very clean. Our bed sheets were torn, a comforter had stains on it. There was sand in the beds. Our feet stuck to the tile floor. The patio had left ovwe Sunflower seeds on it with a nasty rug in one corner with broken, dirty patio furniture. The couch pillows were ripped. Dirty dishes put away in cabinets. Stains on the curtains and towels. The beds were terrible, like sleeping on springs. We would stay at Crystal Towers again, but not in 704. The owners should be ashamed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun birthday trip

It was a fun trip for my 10 year Olds birthday. They need more and larger coffee cups in the condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Brittany S., Gatlinburg, TN

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lots of issues

We were unhappy with our stay. I spent the first few days cleaning the unit enough for my family to feel comfortable. Getting our luggage to the room took over an hour with the elevator problems. After walking through the unit, the bottoms of everyone’s feet were turning black. The tile was so dirty and filmy, you could stand in place and do a split. It was quickly apparent that this place was getting a minimal amount of cleaning. The bed in the master makes the loudest noises when you shift at all. Mattresses were firm and uncomfortable. Lampshade was broken in many places. In the master bathroom, the vanity looked nice. The bathtub had two different holes in it. It looks like they unsuccessfully tried to repair it. Black mold spores above shower due to weak ventilation. Bathtub drain was backed up. (I later bought a screwdriver and removed a hair clog from the drain that was as big as my fist.) Cleaned the tub and the whole family just used that one since the other tub was gross and had no stopper, although this one didn’t hold water for long either. The second bedroom had two twin beds with drawers beneath the mattresses. They were broken and misaligned. Spilled drinks on wall, bed frames and baseboards. Dresser drawers caved in, random painters tape on the walls. Nightstand drawer was soiled with stains inside. The couches were rough looking and uncomfortable. The leather ottoman/coffee table had holes and gouges in the cover. Round glass top table with 4 placemats and 3 chairs, so I had to eat at the bar while my family sat at the table.The listing shows 4 chairs. The kitchen was stocked sparsely, mismatched lids to pots and pans. No coffee mugs, just tiny tea cups. The loudest dishwasher. It had 2 microwaves in the kitchen. A countertop one added instead of replacing the range one, which just takes up counter space. The balcony floor was soiled and stained. The patio furniture was cracked, mismatched and dirty. The listing showed a nice patio set with a clean deck.. It was saddening to walk through this unit and see all the problems while charging you rates that lead you to believe you’ll be entering into a nice, clean, safe place for your family. During Covid, this is especially concerning. I would never rent this unit again, and I wasn’t going to spend my vacation on the phone scheduling maintenance to fix things that are obvious prior to our check-in.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Brandy M.

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

Great location, not a great condo.

We really enjoyed the beach , the view, and all the amenities. Except the skywalk was closed and had been for awhile, which was not disclosed. We were not pleased with the condo at all, the furniture was very grungy , the bed was horribly uncomfortable and the blankets were awful. The patio furniture and our door light were broken and unkept. The cleanliness of the unit was seriously lacking. I would stay at this property again but never this condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Nice View

The room was clean and had a nice view. I knew I had to bring toiletries, but I didn’t think about things such as scissors and a pizza cutter. The beds were uncomfortable. But, it was a nice room with a nice view.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Gina F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not worth it AT ALL

Seemed like a trailer in the middle of a upper-scale neighborhood. Lobby area and pools were perfect, very pretty and landscaping was very nice. The condo its self was horrible. Not explained very well about how to get the key. Coffee maker broken, microwave sounded like a plane was landing in the kitchen. Dust was so thick, not sure it was really cleaned. Pillows missing pillow cases. Every light was missing 2-3 light bulbs. Drawers broken. Spin cycle on washer was horribly loud. Rugs were very dirty. Bathrooms had mold growing and not cleaned. Kitchen was ok, not stocked with lots, but it worked. View was nice and had a large balcony, but with broken table and chairs. Walking across the sky walk was not bad at all. I have pictures of everything, would not recommend this unit unless it was majorly updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Great place to stay.

I would rent this property again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

We really loved the condo and the Crystal Towers property. Great location and great amenities! The only issue was not getting parking passes and bracelets for 2 days, after calling a million times. ALBVR was the least favorite rental I’ve ever worked with. Also, 10 am is the earliest checkout I’ve ever had, and the cleaning ladies were knocking on my door before 9 :(

10/10 Excellent

Alan scot E.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view/Room

This place was beautiful. The view is perfect. The room was perfect and clean. Not a single complaint besides the checking in process. Make sure you know what a “lock box” is and how to “scramble the code” because that’s how you get your key to your room. We had to call someone (property manager) to tell us where the “lock box” was located, because we didn’t understand exactly. But overall, the stay was perfect. You don’t “check in” with a person. You follow the instructions. Make sure you comprehend and understand. You want a 5 star room and view? This place is it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Chris W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

To start, there was no key in the lock box and we had to go to the front desk and they had a spare. On the surface it looked good. It needs some updating. Rather dated. Had to call for new cookware, the set that was provided was so old and gross we didn't want to use it. Called and asked for replacement and that was taken care of the next day. Needs a deep cleaning, master toilet was gross under the rim, shower took a long time to drain, ceramic tile needs to be steam cleaned or something. Furniture is in terrible shape. We made due. Overall we enjoyed our stay with our friends, and would book again at Crystal Towers.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

We loved our stay

We will definitely be back
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sonja B.

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

Very nice!

Clean and spacious
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Jerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Pretty Nice

Nice location and nice unit with a nice view. The sofa sleeper was horrible. Kitchen was ill equipped for cooking. The beach and pools are fantastic, except there is no good place to stash beach stuff without bringing it all the way up to the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN M.

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

Best Place On The Beach!

Crystal Towers is close to all the restaurants, shopping, and the private skywalk to the beach is great! There are 2 resort-style pools on property too. Our condo was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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