10/10 Excellent
Tara V.
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tara V.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Condo
Gulf Front: Beautiful Luxury Corner Unit: Wrap-Around Balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gulf Shores, AL
- Gulf Shores Beach7 min walk
- Hangout Music Fest2 min drive
- Waterville USA3 min drive
- Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Convertible bed(s)
1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Gulf Front: Beautiful Luxury Corner Unit: Wrap-Around Balcony
Crystal Shores opened in May of 2004 and is located directly on the West Beach of Gulf Shores. It has a stunning view of the ocean and the white powder beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Crystal Shores is a luxury condominium complex that has all the amenities that one could ask for.
This complex has a heated, Indoor-Outdoor Pool and Outdoor Jacuzzi. It also has a Fitness Room, Game Room, Sauna, Lobby, and Conference Room. It offers Wireless DSL Internet Service. Crystal Shores is 1 mile west of Gulf Shores Pkwy on West Beach Blvd and is centrally located near restaurants, shopping malls, water parks, amusement parks, golfing, and the State Park.
This large, Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom, condominium has been professionally decorated and painted. It is located on the 4th floor of Crystal Shores Condominiums. This unit has 9 ft. ceilings, crown molding, tile flooring, and granite counter tops.
The living room and master bedroom have sliding glass doors to the balcony and a panoramic view of the Gulf. The living room has a 37' Flat Screen Television. The master bedroom has a King-Size, Pillow-Top Bed and a Flat Screen Television. The guest bedroom has new furniture and decorations with a Queen-Size, Pillow-Top Bed and a Flat Screen Television. Each bedroom has a large adjoining bathroom. Also, our condo has a In-Suite Laundry Room with a Full-Size Washer and Dryer.
This is a West-End Corner Unit and it has large windows on the west side and south side of the condo. This makes for a sunny and cheery atmosphere inside the condo. Each evening as our guest, you will enjoy fantastic sunsets from the Large Balcony which wraps around the corner of the building. This also gives our guests an excellent view of the beach and the pool. This unit offers Private-Covered Parking, located near the elevators, for our guests.
This condominium is warm, inviting, and very comfortable. We know that you will feel the same way that we do when we stay here. It is our Home-Away-From-Home!
Keywords: Ocean Beach Condominium
This complex has a heated, Indoor-Outdoor Pool and Outdoor Jacuzzi. It also has a Fitness Room, Game Room, Sauna, Lobby, and Conference Room. It offers Wireless DSL Internet Service. Crystal Shores is 1 mile west of Gulf Shores Pkwy on West Beach Blvd and is centrally located near restaurants, shopping malls, water parks, amusement parks, golfing, and the State Park.
This large, Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom, condominium has been professionally decorated and painted. It is located on the 4th floor of Crystal Shores Condominiums. This unit has 9 ft. ceilings, crown molding, tile flooring, and granite counter tops.
The living room and master bedroom have sliding glass doors to the balcony and a panoramic view of the Gulf. The living room has a 37' Flat Screen Television. The master bedroom has a King-Size, Pillow-Top Bed and a Flat Screen Television. The guest bedroom has new furniture and decorations with a Queen-Size, Pillow-Top Bed and a Flat Screen Television. Each bedroom has a large adjoining bathroom. Also, our condo has a In-Suite Laundry Room with a Full-Size Washer and Dryer.
This is a West-End Corner Unit and it has large windows on the west side and south side of the condo. This makes for a sunny and cheery atmosphere inside the condo. Each evening as our guest, you will enjoy fantastic sunsets from the Large Balcony which wraps around the corner of the building. This also gives our guests an excellent view of the beach and the pool. This unit offers Private-Covered Parking, located near the elevators, for our guests.
This condominium is warm, inviting, and very comfortable. We know that you will feel the same way that we do when we stay here. It is our Home-Away-From-Home!
Keywords: Ocean Beach Condominium
Property manager
Mark & Erica Thimsen
Premier Host
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No more than 3 children under the age of 10
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks 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, or check out an event or a game at Foley Sportsplex. Jet skiing, scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Gulf Shores, AL
What's nearby
- Gulf Shores Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Gulf State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
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
- Burro Azul - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karen V.
29 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Karen V.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Georgina L.
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So clean and organized. We love this condo. So many extras. Looking forward to coming back next year
Georgina L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME!!
Karen B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danny B.
23 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and refreshing
Danny B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joy J.
5 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Joy J.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonerful
Karen B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was excellent, relaxing!!!
Amy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sara K.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sara K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jena S.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular view!
Jena S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill L.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
A most excellent spot in a great famiky location
Bill L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris P.
26 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Condo/Unit
Chris P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joelene
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Joelene
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Danny Y.
20 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Just ok..
Danny Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
David H.
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
David H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy R.
11 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time to Gulf Shores
Kathy R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
6 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Julie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janet B.
15 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
Janet B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
31 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!!
Amy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandra P.
1 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the balcony!
Sandra P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Troy S.
29 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Beach trip
Troy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W.
24 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we wanted and more!
Rebecca W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brandy G.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Condo
Brandy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nelson S.
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October 2023 Vacation
Nelson S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angie N.
20 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing condo!
Angie N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Mark & Erica Thimsen
Mark & I are the proud new owners of this beautiful condo. We live in Huntsville, Alabama. We bought this property from our good friends, the Howards. We have decorated it with beauty and comfort in mind. This is our beach home. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our condo as much as we do!
Why they chose this property
Crystal Shores is a beautiful, modern building with luxury amenities. It is close to everything in Gulf Shores.
What makes this property unique
This condo has ocean, beach, and pool views from the wrap-around balcony. You get to enjoy fantastic sunsets from the western corner.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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