Vacation Rentals by Owner

A Perfect Week- August 2011

Guest: Perfect Week (Lebanon, TN)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

We were very excited to arrive at our condo after the long drive. How nice it was to find everything as advertised. Jeanne was great. She called us on our arrival day to be sure we found everything perfect. Such a sweet lady. The condo was clean, well stocked, and had a view to die for. We spent a lot of our time watching the ocean life from the balcany. Dolphins, dolphins and more dolphins! So exciting. : ) Also saw huge blue crabs, "skates", hermit crabs, needle fish, massive schools of fish, ect. The beautiful new pier is close by so we enjoyed watching what the fishermen brought up on their lines. Lots of flounder. And one of the best things was after a long day at play was to lay down at night to the sound of the waves coming in. One of our best trips ever. Thanks for sharing your condo with us. Danny and MJ ~Lebanon, TN

Owner response:Thanks so much Daniel for your kind words. You were so great to work with on this reservation. I am so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the ocean view and our private dolphin show. I had a call from a renter today and she said she stopped counting at 30 dolphins. We were there before you came in and could not believe all the blue crabs and other fish were catching with our small nets! I am glad my condo accommodated all your needs and I sure hope you will bring your family back to stay with us again! My goal is reviews like this and people wanting to come back and trust me with another time of relaxation at the beach. Thanks for letting me earn your business this August. Hope to hear from you again soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Vacation

Guest: Donna (Loganville, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 09/23/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

Thank you for sharing your condo with my family. We had such a great stay! The condo is so nicely furnished and the kitchen equipped with all you need. The view from the balcony is just incredible.

Owner response:Thanks Donna for the nice words. It was nice talking to you on the phone and I am so glad you are planning on coming back again next year. That is my goal. I was so glad to hear that your boys were enjoying the game room and the pool with your husband and that you enjoyed being in the water and the view off the balcony. The balcony at night looking at the stars listening to the waves crash is so enjoyable. I know you said you were going to cook so I am so glad you found the kitchen well stocked for your cooking needs. I hope to hear from you really soon concerning your next beach trip! Jeanne

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great condo -- BEST owner!

Guest: papagreg (North Alabama)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

I've been spending 1 - 3 weeks in Gulf Shores for the past 20 or so years. The way it has built up since my first year has been wild. West beach is my favored location now because the beach is less crowded and closer access to the stores, restaurants, churches, etc. of Gulf Shores proper. You can actually walk to Bahama Bobs and DeSotos (1/2mile). This condo offers all the amenities you can think of and is roomy and well appointed. Security is always present at night and the elevator is the fastest I've ever rode in. Great for folks with limited mobility. Hot tub and heated pool to soak sore muscles and joints after an active day is a plus. The view from the balcony is fantastic (dolphin show almost every day), especially at night with clear skies. Master bedroom opening on the balcony is a nice extra. It has become my home when I'm in LA. There are thousands of choices for places to stay on the beach, but there is only one Jeanne. That's what makes this place "home away from home".

Owner response:Thank you so much Greg! There is only one GREG! I cannot express how much I appreciate 6 years of loyalty renting with us at our condos in Gulf Shores. One day a complete stranger calls me about my condo, 6 years later I feel like he and his family are part of our family. Greg has always treated me with kindness and respect and I have easily done the same to him. If there is a bulb to fix, he'll do it. If I need a remote programmed, he'll do it. People like Greg are such a help to me to make sure the condo stays in top shape for him and the guests coming behind him. Greg, his wife and family love the beach and have supported me by coming in on the heels of 2 hurricanes, etc. and did not even mention the word "oil" when he made his reservation this year. Greg, every owner needs a renter like you. I am so glad you have chosen our condo for your beach get aways each September. Greg, thanks so much for all you have done for our condo and me over the years. You are by far my most welcomed and loyal guest and a good friend. I'll be looking for your next email for your trip next fall! It's always such a nice thing to see your address, PAPAGREG, in my NEW MAIL!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

WOW !!!!!!! What a wonderful place to go to. It felt like a paradise dream.

Guest: Bevie (Newton, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 09/06/10 Review Submitted: 02/03/11

We were so excited when we opened the door of this beautiful condo. My family loved this place. Very clean, very warm and inviting, very sweet owner we dealt with, and we had a blast. It wasn't crowded. I didn't see any wild-craziness going on, and there were wonderful places to visit as well. The pier and restaurants were very nice. I liked the restaurant that threw rolls to you from across the room, if you would stuck your hands up. He would throw it right in your hands. It was really fun for the kids. We saw dolphins, schools of fish, found BEAUTIFUL shells, and even caught a fish by hand. If you get up early you can catch big blue-looking crabs. It was a blast. We are going again next year, maybe twice. Hot tub and swimming pool was great. The rates are really reasonable. It was a very nice family atmosphere. LOVED IT.

Owner response:Hey Bevie, Thanks so much for you kind words about our condo, me, and Gulf Shores! I told you you would just love it. Thanks so much for you loyalty to me and my family last summer. I am so glad it was a nice get away for your sweet family. Gulf Shores is a family oriented place without all the wildness of more popular teen resorts. I am pleased that you saw what we see when we enjoy our Crystal Shores West balcony-- LOTS AND LOTS OF WILDLIFE! One day we thought we had our own private dolphin show! I just love the rays, dolphins, birds, and fish! and someone caught one with your hand! Someone is quick! I am so glad you were able to enjoy our beach! You did it all! Fishing, observing nature, relaxing in our hot tub! and even got to catch some yummy hot rolls! So happy to see that you want to come back and stay with us! THAT IS OUR GOAL! Just remember my VRBO number of 50470! I so hope to hear from you soon to help you plan your next beach trip to Gulf Shores! Next time you'll need to see some birds that can really fly-THE BLUE ANGELS! THANKS AGAIN!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Stacie (Louisiana)

Guest: Stacie (Farmerville, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

My daughters and I had a wonderful trip to Gulf Shores from Thursday thru Labor Day. The weather was fantastic and the this Condo was great and so comfortable. We really enjoyed being on the 13th floor (we think it's lucky). The view was awesome, and the beach was too. No oil problems at all. We especially want to thank the Condo owner, Jeanne, for being so nice and easy to work with. We highly recommend this Condo for a family or just a couple. We will definitely stay here again!

Owner response:Hi Stacie, It was so nice of you to write these kind words. I am so glad you spent your Labor Day with us at vrbo 50470. I am so glad you enjoyed the beach and the condo and it was so neat to meet you as we were leaving. I hope you enjoyed the ice cream we left you! Do come and again and thanks for telling your friends. We aim to please and our goal is repeat business!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

BEST Family Vacation Yet!

Guest: Amy (Cumming GA)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 09/20/10

We booked our Gulf Shores vacation back in the Spring, prior to the oil spill. We were very apprehensive about keeping our reservation because of the stories we'd heard in the news about how bad the situation was in the gulf. Boy were we glad we didn't let the news reports deter us from our destination. If you've ever planned a week-long family vacation you know how difficult and frustrating it can be. Jeanne made our vacation easy from the very beginning. What a beautiful condo! So clean and well-equipped. The pictures were very accurate--no surprises. It was just a wonderful as we thought when we viewed the listing. The only thing we needed to get was our food. Everything else was there for our use. The beach was simply wonderful. And the view from the huge balconey was simply breathtaking--we could see forever. No oil in sight. It was easy to get from the condo to the beach or the pool. I suggest renting the lounge chair/umbrella sets on the beach. For just $20 a day you can set yourself up on the beach in the morning and spend the whole day relaxing while the kids play in the surf and sand. We will definitely book with Jeanne again if we go back to Gulf Shores for family vacation in the future. Thanks for all you did to help make our vacation a great time!

Owner response:Thanks so much Amy for your sweet reply. I know it must have been tough will all the false information about the oil spill coming from the media that were in Gulf Shores. Thanks so much for trusting me and asking those tough questions about the oil conditions. I am so glad you stayed the course and came as planned and didn't let the media hype steal your family vacation. I am so glad you and family had a great time and that you found our accommodations to comfortably meet your family's needs. Thank you so much for renting with us and I sure hope you will make VRBO 50470 your first choice for a relaxing stay at the beach! Make sure you tell your friends! Hope to talk to you again soon- Jeanne Carpenter

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful Condo

Guest: Kristen (Somerville TN)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 06/27/10

We decided to have a girls trip and take the kids this year to Gulf Shores. So I started looking for condos on the internet and came across this one and booked it in April for our trip in June. We booked the trip for June 20-24. During that time the oil spill happened and despite all of our reservations we decided to make the best of the situation and go anyway...boy am I glad we did! The experience was a great one. The condo was beautiful and the balcony was amazing we enjoyed the nights just sitting out there and enjoying the ocean. The kids enjoyed the pool it was beautiful and the condo employees were very nice and very helpful. We enjoyed two full days at the beach on the third day there was a storm that did bring up some oil, but all the workers were on top of it cleaning it as soon as it came on shore. My advice to everyone is to go and enjoy. The oil can be an inconvenience but they have a massive amount of crews there working around the clock to make sure everyone can enjoy the beach. There was absolutely no odor! I recommend this condo to anyone who is planning a trip. Jeanne is very sweet and extremely helpful. The condo is beautiful and is so reasonably priced. We will definitely be booking another trip next year and staying in this GREAT condo! Kristen Cannon

Owner response:Kristen thanks so much for your thoughtfulness. This has been such a difficult time for us owners at the beach. Your review just made my day! I am so glad that after all the calls and emails we exchanged regarding the oil, that you were determined to go down and enjoy your vacation that you had planned for your family. I am so glad you had a great time and so glad you trusted me to get factual information about what was REALLY happening in Gulf Shores and make a good decision to head to the beach! With all the cancellations I have had this year, this review is very, very special and I appreciate it very much! TAKE KRISTEN'S ADVICE and go the beach and don't let the oil or the media stress you or take your much anticipated beach time from you! I hope to hear back from you Kristen and next time I hope under much better circumstances!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: G Purser (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/04/08 Review Submitted: 06/04/08

I would still like to say Thanks Jeanne we had a great time. Jeanne is the most considerate and thoughtful person that I have ever dealt with. She truly tries to help in any way that she possibly can. We needed three car passes for our stay at her condo. She helped us with this unique request. I would recommend her to anyone. My family stayed 5 nights and loved every minute we stayed there. I can't wait until the time comes when we can once again stay at Gulf Shores. Thanks again for everything.

Owner response:Gary, you were great to work with from the start. So polite and easy to work with. I was glad that we were able to work out an extra pass for your family member's short visit to you at the condo that day. I was glad I was able to help you. It's what I like to do best! I take your vacation memories seriously and I try my best to make your lodging as stress free as possible. Please do call me on your next trip to Gulf Shores. Having repeat renters one of my goals. My cleaning lady just loved how nice you left the condo. It's been a pleasure working with you. thanks again and do come back-Jeanne

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Guest: Tammy Sharp,Lindsey,Sarah & Kat (Mandeville, LA; Sherwood, AR)
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/01/08

We had a great time. The weather was perfect, and we definitely enjoyed the amenities of the condo! It is very clean and nice. The view from the condo was great, and we saw 5 stingrays very clearly and near the shore from our condo view! We will definitely be back, and thank you for allowing us to stay in your wonderful condo!

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Guest: Alisha1 (Gulf Shores, AL)
Date of Stay: 04/18/08 Review Submitted: 04/18/08

Owner was fantastic to work with. I was unable to fulfill my reservation and had to cancel. There was no problem obtaining my refund, and the owner was completely cordial and understanding! Will definitely try to rebook at a later date! Thanks! Alisha

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Guest: Sherry Constant (Cave City, Kentucky)
Date of Stay: 09/15/07 Review Submitted: 09/15/07

Although my family and I have not yet had the opportunity to stay in any of Jeanne's condos, I would still like to comment on the service that she gives. She is the most kind, considerate and thoughtful person that I have ever dealt with. She truly tries to help in anyway that she possibly can. I can't wait until the time comes when we can have that opportunity. I would recommend her to anyone out there! Jeanne, thanks again for everything!

Owner response:Thank you so much Sherry for your kind comments. We sure did try so hard to work it out so you could come, I even offered to rent the condo we were planing on staying in but it just wasn't meant to be this time. I look forward to hearing from you again and booking your beach vacation! Jeanne

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Guest: Lisa Marshall-thomas (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 03/18/06 Review Submitted: 03/18/06

What a beautiful condo with a wonderful family atmosphere! My family and I had so much fun that we are going back in June! Thank you, Jeanne, for making the process smooth and so easy. You are such a pleasure to do business with that it felt as though I was renting from a friend. The boys are so excited about going back that they are counting the days (to tell the truth, so am I!)

Owner response:Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to share you experiences with us at Crystal Shores. It is our goal to use our unit to help families make great memories for lifetime. I also enjoyed meeting you via email and feel that I have a new friend also. Thanks for coming back to stay with us AGAIN! That is our goal! WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! J. Carpenter

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Guest: Missy Griffith (-)
Date of Stay: 03/18/06 Review Submitted: 03/18/06

FANTASTIC! We stayed in the condo for the first time last year and have booked again for this summer. Very clean, wonderful unit! The owner is a genuinely kind person who works very hard to meet your needs. You will not be disappointed.

Owner response:Missy, it is a pleasure to have such a sweet young couple with beautiful boys having a great vacation in our condo. Thanks for the sweet picture of your boys at the beach. Looks like they were really having fun.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/17/06 Review Submitted: 03/17/06

Our family stayed at the condo last March 2005 and we are going back this year. Beautiful condo, up-to-date amenities, loved the two big bathrooms, beautiful balcony. Access to the beach is immediate. Wonderful place to stay, highly recommended. From Anonymous in Wisconsin

Owner response:Thank you so much and I am so glad you had a fun time with us in Gulf Shores. I am so glad that you will be staying with us again this year! Jeanne

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Guest: Vi Miller (St. Clair Shores, MI)
Date of Stay: 03/16/06 Review Submitted: 03/16/06

Our stay at the condo was very pleasant. It was very tastefully furnished and very comfortable. The kitchen is new and sparkling clean and a pleasure to cook in. The balcony furniture is especially nice. It not only looks great, but is sooo comfortable, we sat out there and had breakfast, snacks, et. whenever the weather permitted. We have been wintering in Gulf Shores for 14 years, and this condo far surpasses any we have stayed in. You will love it, we did. V.Miller Vi Miller Address: 22600 Garfield St. City,State: St. Clair Shores, MI 48082-1830 Phone #: 586-294-2553

Owner response:Thanks Vi for your nice comment. You are our first rentor that booked over a year in advance! I am glad the long wait for worth it. I have enjoyed getting to know you and I love receving your emails and keeping in touch. We will miss you next year as you seek theraphy for your leg. Please keep in touch- Jeanne Carpenter

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Guest: Pat Hall (St. Louis, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 10/31/05 Review Submitted: 10/30/05

This condo is outstanding. It has everything you need to have a Wonderful vacaction without any worries. The owner goes out of her way to help you with your trip plans. The beach is white and beautiful. I highly recommend this unit to anyone. My friends and I spent 4 great nights there.

Owner response:Thanks Pat for your sweet reply. It was so good getting to met you and helping you plan your beach get away with your friends. I am so glad you loved our condo. We try to make sure everyone is pleased! You guys were great to work with and I hope you come back this summer! Crystal Shores 903 owner

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Guest: Sean Gilliland (Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 10/28/05 Review Submitted: 10/28/05

Your condo really is one of the best at Gulf Shores. You often hear, "steps from the beach", but in this case, we were very, very close. Parking is convenient and the pool was great, even in late October. Thanks so much for the experience.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/05/05 Review Submitted: 08/05/05

What a wonderful unit!! Very comfortable and accomodating in every way. Convienient, clean & classy. We'll be back again and again as they take care of EVERY detail from start to finish. It's worth our 9 hour drive knowing such a beautiful unit awaits us!

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Guest: OWNER-JEANNE CARPENTER
Date of Stay: 12/20/04 Review Submitted: 12/19/04

HI, Thank you for your interest in the best West Beach condo in beautiful Gulf Shores. It will a pleasure to have you as our guests. I personally try to make sure each guest is totally satistied. I have furnished this unit for your vacation get-away. You will have all the comforts of home and never want for any thing. It's brand new with new everything. The beach is white and sandy and full of shells. And as you can see from the picture on VRBO, the view from the deck is breathtaking-especially the sunrise and sunset views. COME ON AND BE OUR GUEST!

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