Location: Crystal Tower, Gulf Shores Central, Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Here is an example of a typical family's stay in our Condo:
You arrive in the afternoon and are too tired to go to the beach. After you unpack, you drive to one of the many seafood restaurants in the area (perhaps the Original Oyster House). When you get back to your vacation home, Mom sees a romance novel she thinks she may like (it is vacation) and Dad sees a movie that he would like to watch. The kids pull out the laptop to check their e-mail then go down to the lobby to play in the arcade.
The next morning, Dad goes for a jog on the beautiful Beach Boulevard while Mom goes to the nearby Wal-Mart or Winn Dixie to get groceries. Of course, the kids are still asleep (the light blocking shades in the guest bedroom make it impossible to tell the sun has come up). The kids wake up to the smell of Dad--just kidding... bacon and the family has a nice breakfast on the balcony which overlooks the gentle Gulf of Mexico. Then it is off to the beach. You walk down the air conditioned walkway to the beachside pool. You notice the huge hot tub by the pool and the lazy river. You proceed down the boardwalk and end up right in the sand. But wait, one of the kids has to go to the bathroom. Not to worry, you turn around, walk back, enter your security code to get back in and there is a bathroom right by the beach side pool. Now everyone is hungry for lunch. You go back through the security gate, wash the sand off with the multiple shower heads and head back home.
That night you check out the indoor and outdoor pools (with hot tub) right in the lobby. You also take a break in the sauna.
The next day Dad and Jr. are off to enjoy one of the many beautiful Golf courses in the area while Mom and Sis check out the world famous Foley Outlet Mall. I have no facts to back this up but I believe this to be the first outlet mall in the US. Then at night, you go to the Hangout to enjoy a burger and a band from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana playing Cajun Zydeco music.. Aaayyyeeee this is fun.
I only get 6000 characters and I am running out of space.. I hope you get the point. You will have a great time if you stay in our Condo.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air and Heat
- Washer: Unit has its own laundry room
- Dryer: Unit has its own laundry room
- Linens Provided: All linens and towels needed for a terrific vacation.
- Off Street Parking: Parking lot patrolled by security. Hang tag necessary to park.
- Elevator: Three elevators for your convenience.
- Beds
- King Bed: Master bedroom has sliding glass door overlooking beach.
- Queen Bed: Guest bedroom has light blocking shades. You won't know it is daylight. Open the shades and you can see the bay.
- Convertible Bed: Sofa folds out into a queen sleeper.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: TV with Cable & DVD in each bedroom. Huge TV in living area with DVD & VCR.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Many VCR movies available.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub: Has two Hot Tubs adjacent to the two outdoor pools.
- Shared Pool: Three pools on premise. One outdoor pool has gated access to the beach. The other outdoor pool is by the lobby. The indoor pool in in the lobby.
- Sauna: Beautiful new wooden Sauna
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: It has everything you need to prepare a meal.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything you can imagine.
- Refrigerator: The refrigerator is new and has water and ice in the door.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (6) : The grilling area has 6 outdoor grills.
- Balcony: The Balcony/Lanai is very large and has comfortable outdoor furniture.
- Lanai: The Balcony/Lanai is very large and has comfortable outdoor furniture.
- View/Location
- Beach View: Although not on the beach, this complex has a covered, air-conditioned walkway going over the street directly to the beach.
- Ocean View: You can see the beach, the ocean as well as the beachside pool that you have access to.
- Communications
- Telephone: The condo has a phone.
- Broadband Internet: You can plug in or go wireless.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): You can plug in or go wireless.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Sorry, no pets allowed.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): With many elevators and ramps, wheelchairs can get anywhere on the property. However, the beach may be an issue.
- Kid Friendly: The complex is Family friendly. Gulf Shores has many activities for young and young at heart.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: This is not a party pad.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$125/night (3 night minimum).
Each 5th night free (if you stay 10 nights - 2 are free).
Contact me for Monthly rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
Hi we are Dave, Lauri, David Jr. (DJ) and Mark Mills. Dave is a Financial Advisor and Lauri is an Elementary Special Education Teacher. DJ is in Kindergarten and Mark will be in Pre-K next fall. We love to do things together as a family. We thought we would buy a vacation get-away not too far from our home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Having the condo on the beach is a great advantage for us because our kids are very active. They both love the water and swimming, as does mom. There are so many fun things in Gulf Shores for us to do as a family, that it makes a great weekend get-away for us.
We are searching for the "perfect" family picture to put here, but for now, this one will have to do. Mom and the boys are having fun at "Itz" pizza, while daddy took the picture. We are visiting my sister. We also took a great trip to the Bahamas where the kids had a blast, when we find a picture with all of us together, we'll put that one up here!
Why the Owner Chose Crystal Tower
Gulf Shores is a beautiful beach town. It is much smaller than the nearby Florida beach towns. The traffic is not bad and it is more of a family atmosphere. Alabama is rated as one of the best golf destinations. There is more golf in the area than we can list. For family fun you can visit the nearby Waterville USA, Adventure Island, or The Track. In addition to the lovely beach right past the condo pool, there is parasailing and charter fishing nearby.
The Unique Benefits of this Condo
While staying in our Condo you will find about 100 VHS movies. Most of them are PG or G rated (perhaps a few action movies may have slipped in). You will also find paperback novels for your beach reading. The decor is beach oriented and the furnishings are comfortable. Waves, is a brand new establishment only two blocks west of the Tower, opened recently. This convenient little plaza contains a Shake’s Custard Ice Cream Shoppe, a neighborhood grocery and package store, and Foxy’s Seafood Bar & Grill. There is even live music! All this within walking distance. About a mile away is the Hangout. It is a restaurant and bar that has live music outdoors. You can wear your shorts and flip flops and dance the night away with your spouse and your kids. It is a very family friendly bar and restaurant . They also have the "coolest" ceiling fan you have every seen.
Property Photos
- Living Room - My cousin painted the artwork - Gulf Shores Family Condo with Hot Tub and Lazy River - Beach View
- Outdoor Pool by the Lobby - Gulf Shores Family Condo with Hot Tub and Lazy River - Beach View
- Master Bedroom overlooking Beach and Gulf - Gulf Shores Family Condo with Hot Tub and Lazy River - Beach View
- Indoor Pool
- Pool by the beach
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