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Crystal Tower 1705-2 BR | Gulf Shores

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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Indoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

With a stay at this condo in Gulf Shores, you'll be near the beach, steps from Gulf Shores Beach and a 3-minute drive from Gulf State Park. .This condo is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 7 mi (11.3 km) from The Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gulf State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Crystal Tower 1705-2 BR | Gulf Shores

Welcome to your perfect beach retreat at Crystal Tower 1705—a beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo located in the heart of Gulf Shores! Perched on the 17th floor, this coastal getaway offers stunning views of both Little Lagoon and the Gulf of Mexico. With easy access to top local spots, just minutes from The Hangout, Bahama Bob’s, Gulf State Park, and more—you’ll be right in the center of it all while still enjoying the peace and relaxation of beachfront living. Whether you're lounging by the pool, enjoying morning coffee with a sunrise view, or cooking up fresh seafood in the fully equipped kitchen, this condo has everything you need for a memorable Gulf Shores vacation. Sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably and includes top-notch resort-style amenities just steps from the sand.

LOCATION
5 min drive to The Hangout 1.5 miles
1 min walk to Janino’s Pizza right next door
5 min drive to Shrimpy’s Grill and Golf 1.5 miles
6 min drive to Gulf State Park 2.3 miles
13 min drive to LuLu's Gulf Shores 4.2 miles
2 min drive to The Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails 0.4 miles
2 min drive to Bahama Bob’s 0.7 miles
2 min drive to Lauria’s by the Beach 0.9 miles
1 min walk to Pier 33 0.5 miles

LIVING ROOM & KITCHEN
This 17th floor 2-bedroom 2-bathroom condo with views of Little Lagoon and the sparkling Gulf of Mexico in the heart of Gulf Shores is the place you need to spend your beach getaway. The soft coastal colors in the living room will allow you to feel what the beach life is all about. The floor to ceiling windows which lead to the private Gulf facing balcony provide breathtaking sights of all of Gulf Shores. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to make a tasty southern seafood dish. There is room for 6 at the dining table and 3 at the kitchen bar.


BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
After a fun-filled day, unwind in the comfort of the primary bedroom’s king-size bed—perfect for a restful night’s sleep. For a touch of coastal relaxation, slide open the glass door and draw back the curtains to let in the soothing sounds of the waves. The en-suite bathroom features dual vanities with plenty of counter space, along with a convenient tub/shower combo. Down the hallway, the second bedroom offers a cozy queen bed and access to another full bathroom, also with a tub and shower combination. In the living room, the queen-size sleeper sofa provides additional sleeping space, allowing this vacation rental to comfortably accommodate up to six guests.

PARKING
Parking passes and amenity wristbands are purchased on-site. Total cost will vary depending on length of stay. Parking passes are charged at $20 per day, per vehicle, for the first 3 days with a maximum charge of $60 for a weekly 7-night stay. After the first week, parking is charged at $5 per day, per vehicle. Stays November through March are charged $60 max.

PETS
No pets are permitted on this property.

AMENITIES
The skywalk will lead you right to the gulf front beach club that includes one of the largest outdoor swimming pools on the island, complete with a mini lazy river, a gulf side hot tub and a large sunning deck. From here, you’ll have access to the beach boardwalk, leading directly to the sugar white sands and emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. On a cool or rainy day, you have an indoor swimming pool to ensure the vacation fun never stops.

Stay in shape while using the fitness center. Then finish your work out with a trip to the sauna. Grill up some steaks or wild caught Gulf shrimp and enjoy a cook-out under the covered BBQ grill and picnic area.

NEIGHBORHOOD
At Crystal Tower, you’re just one mile west of The Hangout, one of Gulf Shores’ most popular family-friendly restaurants and home to the annual Hangout Music Festival, now known as Sand in My Boots Festival, held each year in early summer. In the fall, you’re only 1 mile away from the same festival grounds that host the Annual National Shrimp Festival. Not only is Crystal Tower a great lodging choice for all the amenities, but it’s a great choice to be within walking distance of these festivals, it’s also within walking distance or a 1-minute car ride of local restaurant favorites like Bahama Bobs and DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen! Enjoy the nearby convenience of grabbing groceries at Pier 33 or souvenirs at Alvin’s Island.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
This is a non-smoking condo. No pets are permitted and you must be 25 years of age or older to reserve this rental. Monthly rentals available November through March 1st.

During the spring break season, between the dates of March 1 through April 30 of each year, the person booking the reservation must be 25 years of age or older and must be present to physically check in at our office with your government issued ID present.

Please note that a Restoration and Waterproofing Project will be taking place at Crystal Tower within the estimated time frame of August through November 2025. Guests may experience noise and dust from construction-related activities during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time of improvement.

Bedding:
Primary- King
Bedroom 2- Queen
Living Room- Sofa Sleeper Queen

1010 West Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores Alabama 36542
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,042 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

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Crystal Tower 1705-2 BR | Gulf Shores Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property. Great Service. Definitely Recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo!

Had everything we could have wanted and an excellent pool complex. A great place to get away for a beach vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cristie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Great amenities at the location- staff was great and we will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard T., Crystal Lake

Liked: Cleanliness

An average stay

The property itself is located in a good area and close to the beach with a nice walkway to get across the main road and have access to the beach. The entire week that we were there the large, hot tub was on operational, and everybody was forced into a tiny little hot tub. The hot tub was extremely necessary considering the temperatures were quite that warm over spring break. That’s absolutely no fault of anybody’s, however, having the larger hot tub repaired would’ve been nice. The condo itself had absolutely nothing in it for the beach. No chairs no towels , no frisbees footballs nothing thankfully we drove and were able to bring some of these items but this is the first time that I’ve stayed in a beach condo that didn’t have anything for the beach. Some of our family stayed in another unit that was very well stocked for things for the beach. This condo could be improved if it was Updated and had beach items for the renters to use. The check in process was ridiculous. You had to go to the property managers office to prove that you were old enough to rent the property. The property manager tried telling us that this was the condo association rules, however, the rest of our family that stayed there didn’t have to follow the same procedure and the condos that they rented were with a different property management company. When I questioned them about this, they changed their tune and said that this was their policy and not the condo association policy. Huge waste of time.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed it anyway

Facility was pretty nice but the elevators were lacking and on the last day they were completely shut down. Try packing days worth of supplies down 17 flights of stairs multiple times. The room was decent with all the amenities but it could have been furnished a little nicer with clean carpet especially for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kelly p.

Liked: Cleanliness

awesome view and magnificent room cant wait till next time!

Magnificent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael A., Olathe

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than expected!

From the initial contact to the minute we left, this was by far our easiest and most enjoyable VRBO experience. This group is on top of their game. Everything advertised, and more. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View/ Lovely Time

Despite the trouble with the elevators (which was eventually resolved), we had a super time! The accommodations were exactly what was shown...very comfy and clean with a beautiful view. The walkover to the beach was so helpful, especially having children with us. The pools were refreshing. It was easy to find and had plenty of eating/shopping options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tucker W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Here for bachelors trip

The room was awesome! Views were great! Super clean! 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Zack C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo

The condo was very nice and even though it is across the road from the beach, you still have a great view of the ocean from the 17th floor. The only complaint I have is that the elevators were super slow and hard to get. The elevator at the pool on the beach side wasn’t working at all so we had to carry all of our beach things up and down stairs every single day to get to the beach. It was very aggravating when you have so much stuff to carry. Other than that, it is a great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F., Metairie, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Last Minute Trip

Wonderful place to stay! Condo sleeps 6 comfortably. Very clean and check-in/out process was very convenient. Great place to enjoy family on this long Labor Day weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020