When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Fort Morgan Beach and 8 minutes from Fort Morgan. .This beach vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Kiva Dunes Golf Course.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Fort Morgan - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
Dauphin Island Beaches - 49 min drive - 12.4 km
Getting around
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 84 min drive
Restaurants
Sassy Bass - 9 min drive
The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 8 min drive
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 4 min drive
Gulfside Bar and Grill @ The Beach Club - 10 min drive
Beach Club Village Market and Grill - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Amazing 5 Bedroom Gulf Front home with private pool just steps from the Gulf
Crystal Paradise is an amazing, plush private home located directly Gulf Front with its own private 10' x 14', 4 ft. deep pool. It offers 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. This 2 level home offers multiple decks, amazing gulf views, plush furnishings and a great open floor plan. This is the perfect home for the family who enjoys a finer, yet comfortable beach experience. Both floors having living area space, top floor also had a fridge and microwave,perfect for the kids! Minimum Age Requirement of 25. Rents Saturday to Saturday during Main Seasons unless calendar is already broken up or requested time is approved by homeowner.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Larger Dog OK. W/refundable pet deposit and fee.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
46584
Amazing 5 Bedroom Gulf Front home with private pool just steps from the Gulf Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Debbie P.
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Need a little more general living space but all in all had a great time.
See above
Debbie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Sandie C.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach trip
Location was great!we had a few small issues but management addressed quickly a few of the recliners would not recline need up grade on pull out mattress downstairs but overall was a nice place
Sandie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren J.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family/friend trip
Overall the house was amazing! We had 3 days of a single red flag and 3 days of double red flags, so that was a bummer but having a pool at the house was the best thing ever! My kiddos swam so much and it was refreshing for us adults.
Lauren J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan W.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal Paradise does not disappoint!
We loved every minute of vacation. The house was perfect for a large family. Plenty of space. The pool was amazing, for the little ones especially. The beach was clean and quiet. Loved that it was just a few steps from the house. I would recommend this property to everyone.
Susan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy G.
19 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Three generations enjoy the beach.
Was a perfect location for our family, ages 1 to 70, to enjoy the beach and some family time together.
Nancy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lori S.
28 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at Crystal Paradise
Great place right on the beach. We loved that we could take a walk on the beach with our dog. We saw dolphins almost every morning.
Lori S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lori S.
12 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property
Best time with girlfriends. How is right on the beach with a gorgeous view of the Gulf. Would absolutely stay at this house again.
Lori S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
2/10 Terrible
Lydia h.
10 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Reed Rentals gone wrong.
I never stayed here. Please read my review.
I searched for the perfect beach house”pet friendly” and found it. Paid more than I wanted but had to have it. I spoke with Cindy from Reeds rental on Tuesday, she confirmed the house was ready, (after Sally) so I booked it! We left illinois that Friday of the same week to travel 6 hours (1/2 way into our trip) when Cindy called to let me know the House was unavailable and she was so sorry, and will refund my money, or put me in another home called “After Dunes Delight”. (Which meant just that. It was not beach front and past the sand Dunes). Unfortunately I had no other choice since I was traveling with pets. We arrived at 6 pm pitch black outside. No lights on to help find the house, nor clear direction on how to get to it. We spent 45 minutes driving around walking from house to house until we found it. The house we rented had 5 bedroom and 5 bathrooms, our Dune had 4 bedrooms 2 baths that 9 people had to share. I know it seems petty, however if Cindy would have called me Thursday evening, I would have cancelled the trip. Staying near Fort Morgan road and hiking to the beach was not my idea of a beach house. No compensation was offered, just an apology. I guess I should be thankful she found me a place to stay. 🤷🏻♀️
Lydia h.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
Sheryl L.
13 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location & House - Poor property management response
The kitchen and living areas are small; however, the house worked since half of our group did not come this year due to COVID-19. I fear if we all (12) had been there it would have been too crowded to all be in one space (although this house does have two living areas, but we prefer to all be together). I reported on two occasions that the upper railing on the stairs to the beach were broken and never received any response - safety issue with small children. Just glad it wasn't something that could be worked around. The downstairs shower was completely useless as the shower head pointed outside the stall (no way to adjust lower) and would flood the floor if the kids were using it. In addition, the windows would not open. All that being said, the beach location is fantastic and having the pool on the porch worked well with the kids. Most of our time was spent outside on the beach/porch. We weren't disappointed as our family beach trips are always a treasure!
Sheryl L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
6/10 Okay
Ann B.
22 Apr 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness
Crystal Paradise Not!!
Property was not clean. Property is looking quite used, furniture coming to pieces, bathrooms molded and rusted needs a good facelift. Very disappointed.
Ann B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mike P.
12 Apr 2019
Beautiful
Very nice property with beautiful ocean views. It’s also off the beaten path but still close to all the activities.