GREAT PLACE!!

Guest: Swaneey (Minneapolis,MN)
Date of Stay: 12/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/22/11

The two of us stayed for 4 nights in December and were joined by family members for 3 days. The condo was spacious for the 5 of us and the pics are spot on. Very clean, updated, comfy,well eqipped with a HUGE direct Gulf veiw balcony with STUNNING sunrise and sunset veiws! We spent much of our time on the balcony and could easily watch the girls play on the beach. At night the living area offered plenty of room for all of us to veiw the days photos or a movie on the flat screen TV. Kitchen and dining area was great for our home cooked meals. Bedrooms large and comfy beds. Beach is soft with white sand (BP is still employing guys to pick up the miniscule tar balls, they had to show us the very few that they found, we couldn't see them). Location is a very short drive to The Hangout (or could be walked). On site security guard was very freindly and pool was warm and rec room fun. Paul is easy to work with and we have already recommended this GREAT PLACE to freinds and family. Checkout Florabama for good bar food(seafood) and music.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

BEAUTIFUL!!

Guest: Crystal (Orange, Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

We stayed here during Easter weekend this past April and we LOVED it! We are actually coming back to this condo for our 10th anniversary next year and renewing our vows on the beach! Perfect location, beautiful condo, and the beach is right outside your door. Parking was very convenient, and everything was very clean! The pictures just don't do this condo justice, the balcony is huge, its fully stocked with everything you need. If you are thinking of renting this condo for your next vacation, you wont be disappointed!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A Little Piece of Paradise!

Guest: Terry (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

My 2 grown daughters and I stayed here for a week in May and absolutely loved it. The condo is everything that they say it is, and more. Everything is totally accurate. The pictures do not do this place justice. The Beds and sleeper sofa are incredibly comfortable. Paul could not have been any easier to deal with. We are already trying to plan another trip for next year. The beach is right at your back door. We sat on the balcony drinking coffee in the morning watching the dolphins jump and play in the ocean. As I said in the title it was like a little piece of paradise. We had no problems while we were there. They have an onsite security guard who is so very friendly. The people in the office are very knowledgeable as well. Every day we were able to get up, do our little excursions, and then come spend the entire day laying on the beach. At dinner time we could go eat and then come back to have quality family time watching TV together in that beautiful condo. We even cooked in our condo a couple of nights and had everything thing that we could have thought about needing in the kitchen, as far as utensils and pots and pans. While were were there we went to the Zoo that is right there, and got to do animal encouters with Baby Kangaroos, Lemurs, and an african cat called a serval. We got to actually hold and play with all of them in their cages. They now have baby bengal tigers you can play with. My daughters did a parasailing trip and LOVED it. We did a dolphin watch also which was really fun. We also had some really good seafood at several of the wonderful restaurants in the area. I would definitely recommend Paul and his condo again. We could not have had a better experience.

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

Sping Break 2011 (4/2-4/9)

Guest: Spring Break Vacationers 2011 (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/14/11

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!! We arrived a little early on Saturday and the room was in perfect vacationing condition. The veiw couldn't be any better. The balcony was huge and the perfect place to spend time talking, eating, playing cards, reading books, and watching dolphins. The condo was well equipped with towels, utensils and all the luxuries of home. The sand was warm, soft and white..people were shelling, surfing, and enjoying long walks to nowhere. Thank you for sharing your condo with us, great memories were made here!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Jan & Feb 2011 Grand Time

Guest: Bro & Wife (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11 Review Submitted: 03/08/11

Wonderful time in a very clean & self contained apartment. Just spent 2 delightful months in this unit. Found the place to be spotless and everything we needed was supplied. The Grounds are extremely well maintained and watched over with comfortable security. Had good times with gatherings by the pool inspite of the "cooler" weather. No oil issues or scares, just good old fashioned relaxing & enjoyment. Neat to sit on your own deck in the warm sun in mid January and watch the waves!!!!! WOW. Looking fwd to next year.

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/08/08 Review Submitted: 07/08/08

We stayed in Condo706 on the week of July 4th. It was such a comfortable condo, decorated with simple elegance. The kitchen was equipped wonderfully. The fireworks display was unbelievable as we watched from the comfort of the balcony.

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Guest: Walter and Clara Blackwell (baldwyn, Ms.)
Date of Stay: 10/04/06 Review Submitted: 10/04/06

It was an absolutely beautiful condo and we wished we could have stayed longer. The king size bed was the most comfortable one we have ever slept on while on vacation!!! The decor exceeded all expectations and the view was stunning. Thanks again for the use of the condo and hope to do this again next year. Walter G. Blackwell

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Guest: Drew Butgereit (Madison, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 09/25/06 Review Submitted: 09/25/06

We were, I believe the first family to stay a full week in the Crystal Shores West 706 Condo. It was great! I think it was mid-July this summer(2006. So nice, in fact, thaat I called Paul as I left Gulf Shores and Left the deposit down to return for a week in the fall (our school age kids get a fall break at that time, and fall is an awesome time for the beach. As far as I could tell, everything in the condo was brand new. My wife and I took the master bdrm. with the king bed, my two younger children took the other bdrm. with the queen and our eldest slept on the pullout queen size sleeper sofa. The furnishings are all very tasteful and a cut above the usual 'beachy decor. The appliances, granite counter-tops etc. are beautiful. We cooked in several nights, and I mean we cooked. Had a bunch of friends over a couple of times for dinner. We never lacked anything for kitchen equipment or dining equipment. From the 32 in. widescreen TV in the living room to the tv's located in both bedrooms this condo was all I could have dreamed of. The woners, Paul and Melissa Irvin are very relaxed, and have been leasing condo's on the gulf for quite some time. They can be trusted absolutely to do what they say they are going to do. My name is Drew and my wife's name is Leigh. Feel free to contact anytime concerning this Condo. Thanks again for a great vacation and wonderful time Paul and Melissa. Will see you again in the fall. Drew and Leigh Butgereit.

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Guest: Patti Drake (baldwyn, Ms.)
Date of Stay: 07/18/06 Review Submitted: 07/18/06

Dear Paul and Melissa; We had a great time. There was a full moon while we were there and the view reflecting on the ocean from the balcony was awesome. Your condo was one of the nicest that I have stayed in and I have stayed in many owver the years. Thanks for letting us vacation there. Sincerely; Patti, Laura, and Sydney

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