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Crystal Shores 1201 ~ In/Outdoor Pools, Hot tub + $400 in FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo/Parasailing +

Beachfront condo with a water park and a fitness center

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Gulf Shores beckons from the 12th floor of Crystal Shores 1201, a cozy condo offering stunning views and comfortable amenities. Access your private balcony from the living room or primary bedroom, enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen with dining for four, and unwind in front of the big-screen TV. Take advantage of wireless internet access, communal pools - including an indoor heated pool - fitness room with sauna and steam room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

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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.

Crystal Shores 1201 ~ In/Outdoor Pools, Hot tub + $400 in FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo/Parasailing +

iTrip Vacations Beaches of Alabama proudly offers WORRY FREE BOOKING!

Worry-Free Booking means GO AHEAD & BOOK TODAY - NO WORRIES if you need to cancel! At any time until a week before your stay, you can cancel your booking and WE WILL GIVE YOU 100% OF THE DEPOSIT BACK! Nope, we won't even keep the processing fee! Pinky promise!

$400 in FREE Activities per day ~ See details below!


Crystal Shores 1201 is a two-bedroom, two-bath condo with breathtaking Gulf-front views from the east corner of the 12th floor. Located just a mile west of Hwy. 59 in Gulf Shores.

• Access to the balcony is from the living room and the primary bedroom

• New flooring is throughout the unit

• The kitchen is fully equipped with everything that you need in your home away from home. The dining area seats four and there are two bar stools for additional seating.

• A full-size washer and dryer are inside the unit

• The living area has a queen-size sofa sleeper

• The primary bedroom has a king-size bed

• The second bedroom has a queen-size bed

• No waiting in long lines for check-in or check-out with keyless entry!

• A maximum of two cars is allowed.

• The on-site HOA enforces strict occupancy regulations. A maximum of six TOTAL guests per unit is permitted, and this policy will be strictly upheld.

**No RVs or trailers

Designated smoking areas on the ground. NO SMOKING ON BALCONY.
*NON SMOKING
*MINIMUM AGE TO RENT IS 25
*MUST CALL FOR MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

*THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY ITRIP VACATIONS ALABAMA BEACHES

$400 FREE Activities Daily-Guests will receive one complimentary admission to our select activities per day. You can go to every one of these activities every day, and one person will be free per day. Additional guests will pay full price. Admissions are non-cumulative and non-transferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

So yes, you may choose to go fishing in the morning (one person is free), then golf at lunch (one person is free), and then go to the zoo that afternoon (one person is free). Or you may choose to go to the zoo in the morning with the kids (one person is free), and your husband can play golf (one person is free) and then meet that afternoon to go on the dolphin cruise (one person is free.) You may do some or all of these select activities every day, and one of your parties is free every day.

These activities are yours to use if you choose to do so at no additional cost or obligation.

*Does not apply to monthly reservations, and some activities are seasonal
Due to recent incidents of credit card fraud, we have implemented additional security measures to protect our guests and ensure a smooth check-in process.

If you are booking a reservation to arrive within the next 48 hours, we kindly request that you provide us with a copy of your ID and credit card. The name on these documents must match the name on the reservation. We must receive these documents by the close of business on the day that you booked your reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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: 1,050 square feet

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
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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About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Shores 1201 ~ In/Outdoor Pools, Hot tub + $400 in FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo/Parasailing + have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Crystal Shores 1201 ~ In/Outdoor Pools, Hot tub + $400 in FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo/Parasailing + pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Shores 1201 ~ In/Outdoor Pools, Hot tub + $400 in FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo/Parasailing +?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Shores 1201 ~ In/Outdoor Pools, Hot tub + $400 in FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo/Parasailing +?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Shores 1201 ~ In/Outdoor Pools, Hot tub + $400 in FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo/Parasailing + located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Crystal Shores 1201 ~ In/Outdoor Pools, Hot tub + $400 in FREE Activities Daily ~ Zoo/Parasailing + Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful unit. Close to the ocean and everything you need. Very convenient to local eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view from balcony, close to beach.Nice sized bedrooms and baths.Covered parking available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jenn C.

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

Great place!

Would book this condo again! Very clean, great view and accommodations were wonderful. The pool could definitely use an update but is not the condo owners fault.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tambra H.

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

Wonderful view

Very nice for couples or families. The condo was clean and in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cristen C.

Lovely!

My son and I enjoyed our stay here! Lovely view, very well furnished and super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lana H.

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

A little slice of heaven

My family and I enjoyed our stay at this property. Our stay was quiet and peaceful on the 12th floor. We will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vickie H.

Wonderful vacation spot

Our family loved this condo. Beautiful views from wrap around balcony. Our daughter enjoyed the workout area. Pool area was very nice. Parking area very easy getting in and out. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Eva R.

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

Great property - deco was soothing!

All good - except had trouble opening the sliding doors, guest tub drain was slow and needs a reserved parking.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Perfect

Just what we were looking for. Laid back right on the beach. Close to all the restaurant's. We even saw dolphines from our balcony. We would recommend the dolphin eco tour over the southern rose dolphin cruise. That was a bust
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Wonderful weekend stay

The property was experienced just as it was listed! It was a perfect weekend. The view was breathtaking and it was a relaxing and refreshing weekend. Thank you! Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger G.

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

Amazing view

The property is a corner unit with amazing views. The ocean was amazing and the property was clean. The only complaint we had was regarding the mattresses they need to be updated badly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

BARB F.

We were so happy!

We were so happy! The condo looked exactly like the pictures, which sometimes is not true.

10/10 Excellent

SOONTHONE P.

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

Beach Stay

The unit was as described. The balcony ran around the corner and was of a huge convenience for bike storage. Everything that was essential was in operable condition. Also, loved the balcony access from bedroom! I would most likely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John E., Olive Branch, MS

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

Fantastic Experience

Unit was clean and updated. Views are amazing. It was still fairly cool the week we stayed, and they were painting the indoor pool area most of the time we were here. This was somewhat of an inconvenience, due to our 3 daughters not being able to swim inside. Overall, we had a great time and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ty K., North Richland Hills, TX

Great view & location!

Really enjoyed the view and the oversized balcony. Walkable to center off gulf shores. Unit was very clean. Only suggestions would be to install black out curtains in both bedrooms. 2nd BR had no curtains at all and is right off the outdoor walkway. The lights are really bright outside for safety reasons.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Stacy E.

Recent stay

Beautiful view! Love the decor! Very bright and airy! The only issues we had were that the kitchen supplies were pretty used and not enough of them. I would say housekeeping was in and out within 10 min. I found dirty cups, a bracket and it clearly was not vacuumed. I had to do a really good cleaning before we settled in. The sliding glass doors were extremely hard to open. The pool is really small but worked just fine and was clean. Beach access was perfect! Which let’s face it is most important. Parking spots are pretty tight and this room didn’t have a designated spot. All in all we had a great time and made lots of memories!

6/10 Okay

Trent S.

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

Clean, good location

Good location, right on the water. Wish there were more rinse off stations coming off the beach. Would possibly stay there again, we just like to try out other places. We did have a little deal with a couple maintenance workers but got it worked out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and place was clean and comfortable. Beach is amazing. 1201 could use some updates as the TV is not HD and the master bed frame is creaky. Still a 4 star rating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley H.

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

A beautiful home and perfect location!

So impressive! We couldn’t ask for a better location. It’s a very well stocked unit, comfortable beds, and views galore! We had a first time beach goer and it will be hard to ever compare. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and clean unit. Super nice that the elevators are not busy and no long waits. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Wonderful!!

We absolutely loved this condo!!! Beautifully decorated and had all you needed to feel right at home. We will be back!!! Ohhhhh and the views....AWESOME!!!!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Summer Getaway

The condo and unit were great and haf no problems. We were quite surprised in the restaurants this trip (our 7th summer), the quality of the food was our worst experience at every restaurant but The Catch.

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Great Stay!

This was our 3rd time at Crystal Shores and we will return again. This unit is great! Nice and clean, quiet and comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbie B.

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

Wow!!

This was our first time in Alabama and the condo was amazing!! We felt comfortable from the moment we arrived to the time we left! The whims area is absolutely beautiful!!!!If I had any feedback- it would be that the condo needs new pillows for the beds. They were pretty bad. And it would be amazing if the condo came with a few beach chairs!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Beautiful view

Location of condo was convenient to everything. Condo was clean and as described with a beautiful view of the Gulf. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025