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January 2025

February 2025

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach
7 min walk
Hangout Music Fest
2 min drive
Gulf State Park
3 min drive
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
7 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

BEACH FRONT | Zero Entry Pool, Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Wifi, BBQ

Welcome to Crystal Shores West 306. Crystal Shores West is centrally located within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and groceries.

Crystal Shores West 306 is a two (2) Bedroom, two (2) Bathroom, 1103 sq. ft. Condo located DIRECTLY on the beach in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama .

Two (2) parking passes (max) included in reservation cost.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Primary Bedroom: King Bed

Bedroom 2: Two (2) Twin Beds

Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

Crystal Shores West is centrally located within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and groceries. This two (2) bedroom, two (2) bathroom property comfortable sleeps 6.

This property has an open floor plan living, dining, and kitchen area that the whole family can enjoy. The living area has a Queen sleeper sofa, a cozy chair, 60" smart TV with guest mode for streaming your favorite shows, and access to the HUGE balcony that has a child safety lock. The fully stocked kitchen has all that you'll need to prep and cook a wonderful meal for your guests and the dining area has seating for all.

Just off the living area is the primary bedroom features a King size bed, 43" smart TV, private bathroom, and private balcony access through the sliding glass door. The second bedroom on the opposite side of the condo offers Two (2) Twin beds, HDTV, and shares access to the second full hall bath.

The complex offers heated indoor/outdoor swim through pool with zero entry, fountains, hot tub, sauna, barbecue grills, a spacious game room (pool and foosball), fitness center that overlooks the sugary sandy beach and a spectacular million-dollar view!

THE AMENITIES

Beach Access
Outdoor Pool
Spa
Indoor Pool
Game Room
Barbecue area

THE LOCATION

This property is located at 931 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542.

THE BEACHBALL DIFFERENCE:

From the Flora-Bama to Fort Morgan, BEACHBALL PROPERTIES is here to help you enjoy your next beach vacation at one of our premier condos, duplexes, or private homes in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan, Alabama. Family-owned and operated, our team works diligently to ensure that your entire Alabama Gulf Coast getaway is hassle-free and fun from reservation to check-out.

Every property in our portfolio has been vetted and verified so you can book with confidence. If you have questions prior to your trip, we are happy to assist you. During your stay, a BEACHBALL PROPERTIES representative will be available 24/7 to help with any issues that may arise.

Book with us today and get ready to have a BALL at the Beach!

BEACHBALL PROPERTIES VACATION RENTAL POLICIES:

RENTAL AGREEMENT: Tenant Vacation Rental Agreement must be electronically signed to secure your reservation. Please read carefully. This is a legally binding document.

NO SMOKING: All properties are non-smoking.

AGE RESTRICTION: Must be at least 25 years older to book a BEACHBALL PROPERTIES vacation rental. A person 25 years or older must be staying at the property for the entire duration of the booking. There will be no refunds issued for anyone booking under false pretenses.

CHECK-IN: Check-in is at 4PM. Early check-in is not possible, sorry but no exceptions.

CHECK-OUT: Check-out is at 10AM. Check out after 10AM will be charged an additional day.

MONTHLY/SNOWBIRD RENTALS: Available from November through February. Call to ask about monthly rates.

PARKING PASSES: Two (2) parking passes. The cost of parking passes is set by each Homeowner's Association and is subject to change at any time without notice. U-hauls, trailers, boats, jet skis, buses, etc. are not allowed on property.

CANCELLATION POLICY RELAXED: Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in shall receive a 100% refund of the amount they have paid. For cancellations between 14 and 30 days before check-in, 50% of the total reservation costs shall be refunded. For cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the beginning date of the reservation, NO REFUNDS will be issued. Refunds shall not be issued for late arrivals, early departures, or inclement weather conditions including hurricanes and named storms. We do offer optional travel insurance which we highly encourage all guests to purchase.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Guests receive a “starter pack” of laundry detergent, dish washing detergent, one trash bag per trash can, and travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, and soap per bathroom. Starter supplies are not intended to last for the duration of your stay. Linens are furnished but please bring your own beach towels.

RATES: Rates subject to change up until time of booking. Additional fees and taxes may apply.

PROFESSIONALLY HOSTED BY: BEACHBALL PROPERTIES, located at 22989 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 36561. Come Have a Ball at the Beach!

During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Gulf Shores Beach. Enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and a water park. The condo includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Splash around at the water park or swim in the indoor pool
Amenities include an elevator
Onsite recreation includes a gym
Steps from Gulf Shores Beach and a 3-minute drive from Gulf State Park

This condo offers its guests a water park, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. This condo also features barbecue grills and an elevator.

This Gulf Shores condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Beachball Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Ski

Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

Indoor Pool
Shared/communal pool

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Lift
Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On the waterfront
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near a zoo
Near the bay

Things to do

Water park
Fitness centre
Fitness facilities nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Water tubing nearby
Cycling nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Theme parks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

464903

BEACH FRONT | Zero Entry Pool, Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Wifi, BBQ Reviews

8.6

Excellent

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Chelie C.

13 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Although older, the location was wonderful. The condo itself needs a bit of refurbishment, but nothing that would be off-putting - it is a rental after all. The only real issues were with the elevators. With everyone checking in at the same time, it was crazy trying to get up to the room. Also, this is the first beachfront condo that I have been in that did not even have salt and pepper. Thankfully, I usually travel with my own herbs and spices.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Melody D.

26 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dusty and crusty

I will preface this by saying that we stayed at another condo in this same complex last April and it was lovely. That being said, this condo had carpet in the bedrooms, which was an oversight on my part. But, the carpet was filthy and it actually felt crusty and matted to walk on. On top of that, outside of the normal services a cleaning service would clean upon leaving (bathrooms & kitchen) it was super dusty. One of the beds in the spare room barely had the headboard attached and when I went to attempt to open the “blinds” in the room it about fell off because it was being held up by a single hook and therefore not able to be raised. We won’t being staying at Crystal shores west peak season, again. The elevator only worked 1/2 the time. Some ppl waited 20-30 minutes to get down with their stuff. They attempted a repair while we were there, but it was still extremely slow. For what it cost the rent this two bedroom condo, I expected the same level of condo from the previous year, which was not the case.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront condo

My family loved staying at this beachfront condo! The view was amazing, easy access to stores and restaurants, and a kitchen in the condo for when we wanted to cook instead of going out. There was plenty of room for all of us. The best part -- as soon as you step outside, you're on the beach! We watched sunsets and sunrises, saw dolphins, and swam every day.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

30 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

All good

Everything was great, the room was awesome. In the master bath it kind of looks like some mold growing above the shower wall (the only thing i noticed)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Alaina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner

28 Jul 2023

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

The main bathroom had mold, both showers were smaller. Great water pressure though. Found dirty dishes in the cabinets when i was looking for pans to cook with. Mattresses were very springy. Sheets felt cheap. But the fact that its on the beach made up for all of that, the beach itself was very clean and fun. It was good for the price.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Frank G.

27 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, great views, unit needs a couple improvements

As a family, we enjoyed our stay on this property. The views were great, the entire place was very clean. Beach access was quick and easy. If possible to choose a room, pick a lower floor. There are only two elevators and we waited up to 15 minutes or so a couple times. We opted to take the stairs when we could. It looked just as advertised on the website. The two improvements needed to the unit itself are: 1. Better mattresses. They felt like plastic mattresses that you would find in a small cabin at a summer camp. They were uncomfortable. 2. The water pressure was so high that is would sting when taking a shower. Perhaps this could have been adjusted, but we didn't check. The only other issue was we got a unit close to another unit with a chain smoker (hoping just bad luck). At least once an hour we would have a very strong cigar smell out on our balcony. This may not bother some people, but my wife, with mild asthma couldn't enjoy the great balcony view as much as she wanted.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vivian S.

9 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

My favorite part about this condo was the short distance to the beach and water . It was nice to be that close to ocean .

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

jon r.

26 May 2023

never again

it was the worse stay that we have had down there! Not enough Towles, toilet paper, no pans to cook with, there was sand all over the floor, vacum did not work, drove 12 hours to get there and would not let us in an hour early, had to smell cigar smoke and weed from the room next to us, the teenage boys played music so loud that we could not hear the tv. This is our tenth time coming down there and this is the WORSE time we have ever had. I have your condos put on a list to never rent again. You would think that what you charged, you would have better equipped the room!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

26 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We enjoyed our stay very much. Everything was very clean.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Amber B.

29 Oct 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs cleaning and updating. UNIT IS DIRTY!!

My family and I have stayed at several units in this building and this has to be the worst. The carpet is gross with stains. The couch has stains and feels like 200 people have sat on it. The recliner is on its last leg and sticks when you try and put the leg down. The master bedroom bed is flat and has no cushion whatsoever, my back hurt the whole time. The washer and dryer are "rigged" to work. The chairs for the beach that are provided were rusty. Some of the dishes that were in the cabinets were dirty. This is the first time using this particular company (beachball properties) for the condo and I have to say if this is any indication of their business practices, USE A DIFFERENT COMPANY!! Use a private individual or Suncoast properties, they have better units.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mildred J.

21 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time.

Everything went exceptionally smoothly. Will definitely go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Furniture

The furniture was not good. The beds were lumpy and the living room furniture looked dirty and old. Other than that the room was nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

Only issue was that the outdoor pool was closed for the only full day we were there.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay here again

I booked this for a girls trip with my best friends and it was exactly what we needed and expected. We had a mishap with our door not opening, but the maintenance man came to our rescue very quickly. The only other thing was that we needed rags and towels for the kitchen. Other than that, it was perfect. We even discussed booking the same unit next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation with parents

It was my parents 50th anniversary this year. We drove down to Gulf Shores from Missouri. The condo was great. Elevators were a plus and the view was amazing. Great location, near shops and places to eat. Will definitely be back for a visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

The views are stunning from the large balcony and the property is well kept up and clean. The pool was great for little kids!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Sherry P.

14 Aug 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great view. The Unit was very used.

The view was fantastic. The beach access was great. The unit was functional. The kitchen was fine. The beds were not comfortable. The furniture was dirty and stained. The pillows were so bad we bought our own at Walmart. I don’t think the carpets had ever been cleaned. I could feel the tack strip on my bare feet at the bedroom entrance. Very disappointing. But we didn’t let a well-worn condo ruin our vacation. That being said, in 2019 we stayed in Crystal Shores and that Condo was fantastic. Just depends on the owner.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey P.

30 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Condo

The condo was nice and exactly what we needed. I was disappointed to see that it was in need of some updates and repairs. The carpet is worn and looks dirty. Master bath shower curtain is terrible. Did not serve its purpose. Main complaint is the water pressure in the showers. It was so strong that it literally hurt to take a shower.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah N.

24 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

We Loved this Place, But the Bed needs Trashed!

The Condo was Great, the view was awesome with plenty of seating on the Balcony, the Couch need Deep Cleaned or Replaced. The Shower Pressure...you better get ready for a beating..lol..it makes you hurry and get done. The Master Bed...Needs to be in the Trash!! On both sides, you fall to China ! I Emailed the Manager and let them know how terrible it was....other than that, we had a Great Stay and would like to visit again if the Bed gets replaced.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

11 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The view was incredible

The place was clean the view was perfect we saw dolphins jumping out of the water from our balcony would definitely go back

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Katherine "Kass" B., Nashville

13 Jun 2022

Great location, limited value

The location of this condo was terrific. It overlooked the beach and was close to many stores and restaurants. However, the condo needs some TLC badly. The furniture is old, worn out, and stained. A towel rack was left unrepaired and fell off the wall. The closet doors in the master bedroom fell off the rack. There were no more than 3 matching cups, plates, etc. and really should match the number of occupants who could potentially stay there, which in this case was 6. There were items left in the kitchen drawers from the previous renters. If the property was truly only the amount charged per night, I could see past some of these issues; however, with the additional fees added through the site and for the property manager, it almost doubled the cost per night making this not worth what I paid.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole L.

23 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable

Location was nice, beach access easy. Master bed is awful. There is no mattress pad on it and the mattress has little “mattress pills” all over it so you can feel it through the sheets. The mattress itself is old and lopsided and full of springs. The carpet is old and hard in the bedrooms. Now, let’s get to the master bath shower… the water pressure is something like a pressure washer or imagine water coming out of a jet propeller in your face. The shower head has no adjustment, so it is what it is. The pressure and tiny holes for the water to come out of in this shower head is so powerful it creates a wind tunnel of some sort in the shower causing the shower curtain to blow all over and stick to you. You can hang up trying to put shampoo or soap on the ledge provided for it… the shower/wind will shoot it out the tub! When you get yourself together from the painful, windy, pressure washing there’s the issue of the towels. There are only 6 bath towels provided. They are thin, old and only slightly larger than the hand towels. But they get the job done, but with so few towels in a condo that sleeps 6, towel rations are necessary. If you like a hair towel and a body towel it’s not going to happen. Then there’s the toilet, slow flushing. We figured out if you hold the handle down for 20 seconds you can get a decent flush for #1….. we won’t even talk About the other. Overall the property was decent, but the condo could use some updating for comfort…. And for the love of God get adjustable shower heads!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

20 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and adequate

Property was clean and adequate. Met all our needs for our vacation. The furniture could use replacing/updating. Overall we had a pleasant stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

suzanne s.

19 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s was nice overlooking the water. Quiet. Very pleasant

I will definitely rent again soon

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jacquie K.

17 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

True to photos - Overall Great for our family

Great property and amenities, excellent location, our unit (306) in need of updating...told by former guests 'one of the units least updated'. Bedrooms and Bathrooms could really use some attention; new mattress and new couch would bring up to par. Overall fit our needs and we had a wonderful time at the property, just not the best unit.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022