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Gulf-view condo with outdoor & indoor pools, hot tub, lazy river & beach access

Condo with a water park, steps from Gulf Shores Beach

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Indoor pool
Interior
Property grounds
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
In the heart of Gulf Shores, Crystal Tower 1103 offers a relaxing retreat with high-rise views of the Gulf and Little Lagoon. You'll unwind in comfort on your private balcony or by the indoor and outdoor pools, lazy river, hot tub, and fitness center.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61042 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Gym

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About this property

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

Gulf-view condo with outdoor & indoor pools, hot tub, lazy river & beach access

Crystal Tower 1103

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This centrally located condo, offering high-rise views of the Gulf of Mexico and Little Lagoon, sits right across the street from the white-sand beach in Gulf Shores. You'll be treated to a comfortable private balcony with stunning beach views, as well as on-site access to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a lazy river, a hot tub, a fitness center, and an air-conditioned sky bridge that leads to the beach.

This condo is located in Crystal Tower, which offers such wonderful amenities as pools, a hot tub, a lazy river, fitness facilities, a sauna, a grilling area, and a beachfront boardwalk. You'll be half a mile west of the center of Gulf Shores and Highway 59, where you'll find an assortment of family-friendly attractions that include Waterville USA, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf, and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Spend a morning exploring Gulf State Park (two miles east), tee off at the Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club (eight miles west), time your visit to attend the Hangout Music Festival or the Annual Gulf Shores Shrimp Fest, and dine on excellent local seafood at nearby restaurants that include The Hangout and Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails.

THINGS TO KNOW
Crystal Tower will be under construction during Fall 2025, however weather delays may extend the construction project into the Winter. Construction equipment and workers will be present on site during this time. Construction noise is to be expected during working hours. North exterior views of the lagoon may be obstructed at any time. Parking and access may be limited or rerouted as needed. The elevated walkway will be closed and rerouted while the second floor is recoated. For inquiries regarding the construction timeline, please call our 24/7 guest experience line.
This condo allows monthly reservations between November 1 and March 15.
The property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 11.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,042 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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 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 and a first aid kit
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

29489
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Wade Ward Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Shrimpy's Mini Golf - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf-view condo with outdoor & indoor pools, hot tub, lazy river & beach access have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf-view condo with outdoor & indoor pools, hot tub, lazy river & beach access?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf-view condo with outdoor & indoor pools, hot tub, lazy river & beach access on Nov 30, 2025 start from $120.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gulf-view condo with outdoor & indoor pools, hot tub, lazy river & beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Gulf-view condo with outdoor & indoor pools, hot tub, lazy river & beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf-view condo with outdoor & indoor pools, hot tub, lazy river & beach access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-view condo with outdoor & indoor pools, hot tub, lazy river & beach access located?

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

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Gulf-view condo with outdoor & indoor pools, hot tub, lazy river & beach access Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and fully furnished. Nice view and access to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd year staying at crystal towers. We love the location and convenience, amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Family beach vacation

Condo was nice, convenient access to the beach and pool. This was definitely a family friendly location to stay for a relaxing beach vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Daniel G.

Great place

Clean and convenient location. The old lady “security guard” at the pool is overbearing and rude to children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Sanford

Loved the view, pools and the short walk to the beach!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Awesome condo for the price

Truly a great condo. Clean and very roomy. Right across from the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Perfect for our family!

We just got back from our stay here and had the best time. This condo was perfect for our family of 5. Easy walk to the beach, amazing balcony views with plenty of seating and kitchen stocked with all the essentials for cooking. Our littles especially loved the pool. We would definitely recommend this place to others.
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8/10 Good

Heather G.

Condo review

Easy check in and out without having to use front desk. Everything in condo was clean and in good condition.

10/10 Excellent

Steffani C.

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

Beautiful view

This was perfect for us to stay. The view of ocean was awesome. We will stay again if available. I would recommend this condo to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

lissa l.

One of my favorites

Crystal Towers My favorite place to stay clean. Convenient. rooms are great.pools are great I would stay here again great views of the ocean. Until next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie K.

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

Easter

Enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

Just right

One of the nicest condos, great amenities and easy parking
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Thanks

We loved the cleanliness, the availability of household items and the ease of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

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

Love Gulf Shores

We had a great stay at this unit. The only trouble we had was the dishwasher. We were on the 11th floor, and the balcony was my favorite spot. I short distance to everything and many things within walking distance! So much fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Will T.

Club Volleyball family in town for the weekend

We had a wonderful weekend in this condo! The cleanliness was perfection and the space perfect for our family of 5. The facility is very clean and well maintained. Two pools, one being absolutely beautiful with beach views. Condo is equipped with easy walkway access to the beach, fully stocked kitchen to prepare meals, great balcony furniture with multiple seating options, access to two large hot tubs and minutes from anywhere you want to go. Perfect place while we were in town for volleyball. Memories were made.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Perfect condo for Girls Trip

Myself and my 2 daughters spent a week and this condo was perfect. The location, the pools, the beach access, parking, etc were all great and easy for us infrequent travelers. Vacasa made this booking, the stay, and communication so easy. We were even texting check in day about missing curtains and a broken curtain/blind, and they immediately replied. Those items did not deter our stay. The condo was very clean and comfortable. The weather was not so great, double red flag days and waters were closed, so we visited local attractions and shops and spent a lot of time in the condo. We are already planning another trip back as we will definitely stay here again! We might even bring the husband and boys back with us :)

10/10 Excellent

Meredith L.

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

As expected

Unit was clean and as expected. The kitchen is minimally stocked- has most of what you need nothing more. There were no wristbands in the unit so we had to have them bring us some. (The employees do ask to see them.) Pool and hot tub are great. There is only a couple feet of sand at the beach which was a bummer- but I know they’re about to start fixing that over the next few months. Overall good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Sarah J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Crystal Tower is great, but NOT Vacasa!

We love Crystal Tower and have stayed in different units over the years, but none before managed by Vacasa. And we don't plan to again! To make a long story short, we had no working refrigerator from when we arrived on Tuesday afternoon until Saturday afternoon. After many texts and 2 different people coming to look at the fridge, it wasn't until we drove to the Vacasa office that we actually got something done. But when they finally brought a working fridge, instead of taking the non-working fridge out, they put the working fridge blocking half the hallway! Then on the last night of our vacation, the freezer part of the non-working fridge (the freezer had been working all along) began making loud banging noises, disrupting our sleep. Other things: one of the toilet seats was broken. One of the decorative bed pillows was very dirty. The bed skirt was tacked on with heavy-duty staples and tacks which fell off on the floor, and are a real hazard to be stepped on. I noticed in another review of Vacasa that someone stepped on a tack in the night, and obviously they have not rectified that situation. Vacasa offered us a partial refund for the refrigerator situation because a lot of our food spoiled, but over a week later I have yet to see the refund.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

All good

No interaction with property manager
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

No complaints!

The property was clean and as advertised. The view/experience from the balcony was better than expected as you can still hear the waves even though you are across the street. It was a short, easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corrie M.

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

Everything was good besides the dryer wouldn't dry the clothes had to dry them a couple times

Was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lexi F.

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

Perfect stay!

Super easy to book and perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

April D.

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

So convenient

Thankful that the bridge was open from our condo to the beach. Pools were immaculately clean and open so early. Kids loved them. Our condo was quiet and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mia S.

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

Very good location

Easy access to beach via skywalk. Clean facility and condo. Just enough space for my family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Great place

Love condo. Few minutes to walk to beach. Great indoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022