1 Block to Beach + Heated Private Pool • Family‑Friendly • Walk to Dining

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Aerial view of backyard featuring pool with sunbathing ledge & built-in benches
Fully stocked kitchen overlooks dining room
Bedroom 1, King ensuite. Features patio slider, blackout curtains & smart TV
Fully private, salt water pool
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9.6Outstanding
(16 Ratings)
"The property was very clean. Easy check in process and owner is quick to message back."
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(16 Ratings)

House in West Beach, AL

14 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

Looking for a relaxing beach vacation? Step inside the Crystal Cottage and melt your cares away! Located in serene West Beach, this charming home gives you the privacy you want, yet the close proximity to all Gulf Shores has to offer!

** PRIVATE single-family home - no shared pool or walls!
** Full-size heated pool and privacy fence
** One block to the white sandy beaches of the Gulf
** 4 bedrooms (2 primary suites), sleeps 14
** 3 full bathrooms, luxury toiletries provided
** Designed for families and groups
** Walk to local favorites -- The Beach House restaurant, S&S Seafood Market, Waves Grocery, and Island Ice Cream

You’ll love the easy living at Crystal Cottage, a spacious home situated in the West Beach area of Gulf Shores, just ONE BLOCK from beach access, and 2-miles from the popular Hang Out music and entertainment venue. You will instantly slip into vacation mode as you drive past the high rise buildings and enter the tranquility of Lagoon Drive and the West Beach area.

Redesigned from top to bottom, this family-friendly home sleeps 14 and offers an array of indoor/outdoor amenities.

Featured OUTDOOR Amenities
- Full-sized private pool with sunbathing ledge and built-in benches
- Stocked guest closet - beach wagon, chairs, umbrella, pool floats, beach towels
- Beautiful views of both the Gulf and Lagoon from top observation deck
- Multiple outdoor seating areas - 2 dining tables, covered patio lounge seating, pool loungers
- Outdoor shower
- Yard activities - bags, bocce ball, golf chipping game
- Large U-Shaped driveway, parking for up to 6 cars

***NOTE: There is an additional cost of $50 per day to heat the pool. If you would like the pool heated please let us know prior to your arrival.

Featured INDOOR Amenities
- All new furnishings 2025
- Fully stocked kitchen including coffee bar and kids dishware
- Large dining table seats 12
- Family friendly! Child gates, pack n play with sheets, kids books and activities
- Bar and card game/puzzle room
- Separate den providing additional living space, as well as a workstation
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the house and smart TVs in almost every room

The PERFECT Location
We are conveniently located in West Beach - known for its laid back atmosphere and low density beaches. Grab the provided beach wagon, chairs, and umbrella and take a 4 min walk to the crystal-clear waters and sugar-white sands. Head 10 min the other way to Little Lagoon Pass Park, complete with a wide walking path, fishing piers, and shallow sand bars.

Need some food or drinks? We are a 10-minute walk from some local favorites!
** THE BEACH HOUSE ** features a variety of Gulf seafood, quality American cuisine and carefully crafted cocktails. Great happy hour specials!
** S&S SEAFOOD MARKET ** offers fresh, local seafood. Take it home raw, cooked your way to go, or try one of their specialties - smoked tuna dip is a fan favorite!
** ISLAND ICE CREAM ** showcases mason jar sundaes, milkshakes, shaved ice, and over 40 flavor options of ice cream. The best place for ice cream on the island!
** WAVES ** offers a one-stop shop for any last minute items you may need - beach gear, fishing bait, ice, adult beverages, snacks and grocery essentials. Waves has got you covered!

Full grocery store options include Rouses Market (3.5 miles) and Walmart Supercenter (3.6 miles). We are also a short drive from the Gulf Shores Sports Complex if that's what brings you to town.

Ask us about our guest book for some more of our local favorites!

Looking for a detailed home walkthrough? Ask us! This home was redesigned from top to bottom in 2025 with thoughtful indoor and outdoor amenities. We are happy to provide additional details prior to your booking and/or visit!

Amenities at 1 Block to Beach + Heated Private Pool • Family‑Friendly • Walk to Dining

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of West Beach, AL


Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(16 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
The property was very clean. Easy check in process and owner is quick to message back.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
This was a fun and relaxing vacation for our group! The house is great! It is very nice and has everything you need for the beach so no need to bring much from home! The pool was also very nice for the adults and kids to relax after a long day at the beach. Chris and Katie were quick to respond and kind with any questions we had! Highly recommend staying here!
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Overall our stay was great. Loved the location and we spent a ton of time in the pool. It was very nice having beach toys and pool toys available as well! The only thing we noticed upon arrival was cleanliness. Some of our bed sheets were stained / appeared dirty. There were also some crumbs left by the couch and under the couch along with a binky. Night stand tables had trash from the previous people. It made us wonder if the cleaning crew did a top notch job. Besides those few things we had a great time! We are the type of people that hate to complain in anyway shape or form. Hoping this helps you for the future!Thank you!
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2025
We stayed 6 nights with a family of 5. Plenty of room for us. 1.5 blocks walk to public beach access. Beds were comfortable. Pool is small but well maintained, with good seating options. Back sliding doors were a little tricky. Nothing at all that took away from our stay, just not as updated as other places we’ve stayed at in Gulf Shores.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at 1 Block to Beach + Heated Private Pool • Family‑Friendly • Walk to Dining. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is 1 Block to Beach + Heated Private Pool • Family‑Friendly • Walk to Dining pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at 1 Block to Beach + Heated Private Pool • Family‑Friendly • Walk to Dining?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.