Apartment in West Beach, AL
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
Summary:
Crystal Tower 1304
The Space:
Admire sparkling high-rise views of the Gulf of Mexico and Little Lagoon when you retreat to this condo across the street from the white sand beach in Gulf Shores. Here in Crystal Tower, you'll find an open, light-filled living space, a private balcony overlooking the water, and a wealth of on-site amenities that include outdoor and indoor pools, a lazy river, a hot tub, a sundeck, a sauna, a grilling area, and a fitness center.
What's nearby:
This condo is located in Crystal Tower, just across an air-conditioned sky bridge from the beach. When you're not enjoying the beachfront boardwalk, you'll find the heart of Gulf Shores only half a mile east. Highway 59 is home to all sorts of family-friendly attractions, including Waterville USA, Tiki's Mini-Golf, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf, and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Explore the beautiful pathways that wind through Gulf State Park (two miles east), time your visit to attend the Hangout Music Festival or the Annual Gulf Shores Shrimp Fest, or tee off at the renowned Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club (eight miles west).
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.
Crystal Tower 1304
The Space:
Admire sparkling high-rise views of the Gulf of Mexico and Little Lagoon when you retreat to this condo across the street from the white sand beach in Gulf Shores. Here in Crystal Tower, you'll find an open, light-filled living space, a private balcony overlooking the water, and a wealth of on-site amenities that include outdoor and indoor pools, a lazy river, a hot tub, a sundeck, a sauna, a grilling area, and a fitness center.
What's nearby:
This condo is located in Crystal Tower, just across an air-conditioned sky bridge from the beach. When you're not enjoying the beachfront boardwalk, you'll find the heart of Gulf Shores only half a mile east. Highway 59 is home to all sorts of family-friendly attractions, including Waterville USA, Tiki's Mini-Golf, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf, and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Explore the beautiful pathways that wind through Gulf State Park (two miles east), time your visit to attend the Hangout Music Festival or the Annual Gulf Shores Shrimp Fest, or tee off at the renowned Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club (eight miles west).
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.
Amenities at Centrally located condo w/ picturesque views & shared pools/lazy river
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of West Beach, AL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2024
I am so glad we chose to stay here! We absolutely loved the direct beach access and the pool area! Also, we had the best view of the ocean from our balcony as well! I definitely recommend sitting on the balcony in the mornings with a cup of coffee while watching the waves roll in, that was the absolute best way to start the day! We definitely made a lot of memories there and can't wait to come back! 10/10!!! We would totally stay here again in the future!
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2024
This was our 4th or 5th stay at Crystal Tower. I love that the pool is between buildings & gets shade in the morning & afternoon. It’s a big pool. The “lazy river” leaves much to be desired & probably shouldn’t be called that but as long as you see the pictures & know it’s not actually a lazy river, you shouldn’t be disappointed.
We received an email the week before our stay about one of the smaller pools being closed for repairs. However, when we arrived at the big pool the first day with our wagon loaded down with all of our stuff & 2 kids, we discovered the elevator from the skywalk to the pool was closed. I really wish this had been communicated. It was far more of an inconvenience than one of the small pools being closed. Imagine loading your wagon with beach chairs, a cooler, towels, etc. only to discover you have to take the stairs. A mom with littles & a wagon would probably not be able to take the kids to the pool by herself because there’s no way to carry/drag a wagon & assist small children down a flight of stairs safely. We have a disabled child so that meant one person carrying a 50+ lb kid & one person carrying a full wagon. Not exactly relaxing or vacation-like. The only other option we were given was to call for someone to open the street level gate (which remains locked) to let us in/out & to cross the busy street with small children.
The only other problem we encountered was our AC broke. It took 6 calls, a couple threats and 24 hours for Vacasa to fix it.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2024
We viewed the pictures and decided to book the room although we usually stay at beach front properties but we’re on a tighter budget this year. This room provided the view and our usual experience with much less than we usually pay. The location is convenient to all of the typical visit spots and the additional pools are a huge plus. My only complaint were the floors were not swept prior to our arrival. This in no way reflected on the property, our stay or the owner!!!
6 / 10Average·Jul 2024
The view is gorgeous but this property is not on the water just a FYI. There’s “private beach access” but the chairs that are out there are not for you and when you do get set up in this “private” area it’s incredibly congested.
There are three pools which are all fairly nice but people tend to be poor parents and don’t stop their kids from playing in hot tubs and tossing around balls in the main pool that shouldn’t be in there.There was a security lady who was more interested in cracking jokes with some drunk guy in the pool. The smaller pool off the first floor is a lot more tame and cleaner. Indoor pool has a few benches but basically no seating. Now on to the condo… first it didn’t feel clean, my 7 year old said “it smells like dog.” The floors were greasy and it just didn’t feel clean at all-mind you there was a full day between the last guests and us. If you plan on cooking I would bring your own utensils. Knives dull and rusty, dirty plates, all the pans have scratched up teflon which is dangerous. Not a single clock, digital on microwave and stove was inaccurate, the one on the wall looks like it stopped ticking at 5pm for god only knows how long. The decor is very basic early 2000s which is whatever. Beds are subpar and the master bathroom looks like something you’d find in a motel 6. Rusty and scratched up toilet, some make shift toilet roll holder, ratchet baseboards. Overall I wouldn’t spend more than $150 a night for this place. Not worth the headache!
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Top rated by guests
8Excellent
(11 Ratings)
"I am so glad we chose to stay here! We absolutely loved the direct beach access and the pool area! Also, we had the best view of the ocean from our balcony as well! I definitely recommend sitting on t..."
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