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Charming coastal home-PRIVATE pool, 1-block to beach-Perfect for groups&families

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Pool
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Pool

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 5 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from The Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬5 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.

Charming coastal home-PRIVATE pool, 1-block to beach-Perfect for groups&families

Looking for a relaxing beach vacation? Step inside the Crystal Cottage and melt your cares away! Located in serene West Beach, this charming home gives you the privacy you want, yet the close proximity to all Gulf Shores has to offer!

** PRIVATE single-family home - no shared pool or walls!
** Full-size pool and privacy fence
** One block to the white sandy beaches of the Gulf
** 4 bedrooms (2 primary suites), sleeps 14
** 3 full bathrooms, luxury toiletries provided
** Designed for families and groups
** Walk to local favorites -- The Beach House, S&S Seafood Market, Waves Grocery, and Island Ice Cream

You’ll love the easy living at Crystal Cottage, a spacious home situated in the West Beach area of Gulf Shores, just ONE BLOCK from beach access, and 2-miles from the popular HangOut music and entertainment venue. You will instantly slip into vacation mode as you drive past the high rise buildings and enter the tranquility of Lagoon Drive and the West Beach area.

Redesigned from top to bottom, this family-friendly home sleeps 14 and offers an array of indoor/outdoor amenities.

Featured OUTDOOR Amenities
- Full-sized private pool with sunbathing ledge and built-in benches
- Stocked guest closet - beach wagon, chairs, umbrella, pool floats, beach towels
- Beautiful views of both the Gulf and Lagoon from top observation deck
- Multiple outdoor seating areas - 2 dining tables, covered patio lounge seating, pool loungers
- Outdoor shower
- Yard activities - bags, bocce ball, golf chipping game
- Large U-Shaped driveway, parking for up to 6 cars

Featured INDOOR Amenities
- All new furnishings 2025
- Fully stocked kitchen including coffee bar and kids dishware
- Large dining table seats 12
- Family friendly! Child gates, pack n play with sheets, kids books and activities
- Bar and card game/puzzle room
- Separate den providing additional living space, as well as a workstation
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the house and smart TVs in almost every room

The PERFECT Location
We are conveniently located in West Beach - known for its laid back atmosphere and low density beaches. Grab the provided beach wagon, chairs, and umbrella and take a 4 min walk to the crystal-clear waters and sugar-white sands. Head 10 min the other way to Little Lagoon Pass Park, complete with a wide walking path, fishing piers, and shallow sand bars.

Need some food or drinks? We are a 10-minute walk from some local favorites!
** THE BEACH HOUSE ** features a variety of Gulf seafood, quality American cuisine and carefully crafted cocktails. Great happy hour specials!
** S&S SEAFOOD MARKET ** offers fresh, local seafood. Take it home raw, cooked your way to go, or try one of their specialties - smoked tuna dip is a fan favorite!
** ISLAND ICE CREAM ** showcases mason jar sundaes, milkshakes, shaved ice, and over 40 flavor options of ice cream. The best place for ice cream on the island!
** WAVES ** offers a one-stop shop for any last minute items you may need - beach gear, fishing bait, ice, adult beverages, snacks and grocery essentials. Waves has got you covered!

Full grocery store options include Rouses Market (3.5 miles) and Walmart Supercenter (3.6 miles). We are also a short drive from the Gulf Shores Sports Complex if that's what brings you to town.

Ask us about our guest book for some more of our local favorites!

Looking for a detailed home walkthrough? Ask us! This home was redesigned from top to bottom in 2025 with thoughtful indoor and outdoor amenities. We are happy to provide additional details prior to your booking and/or visit!
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. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Charming coastal home-PRIVATE pool, 1-block to beach-Perfect for groups&families Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelby H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very clean. Easy check in process and owner is quick to message back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unforgettable Vacation

This was a fun and relaxing vacation for our group! The house is great! It is very nice and has everything you need for the beach so no need to bring much from home! The pool was also very nice for the adults and kids to relax after a long day at the beach. Chris and Katie were quick to respond and kind with any questions we had! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clayton D.

Cleanliness

Overall our stay was great. Loved the location and we spent a ton of time in the pool. It was very nice having beach toys and pool toys available as well! The only thing we noticed upon arrival was cleanliness. Some of our bed sheets were stained / appeared dirty. There were also some crumbs left by the couch and under the couch along with a binky. Night stand tables had trash from the previous people. It made us wonder if the cleaning crew did a top notch job. Besides those few things we had a great time! We are the type of people that hate to complain in anyway shape or form. Hoping this helps you for the future!Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zak G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

We stayed 6 nights with a family of 5. Plenty of room for us. 1.5 blocks walk to public beach access. Beds were comfortable. Pool is small but well maintained, with good seating options. Back sliding doors were a little tricky. Nothing at all that took away from our stay, just not as updated as other places we’ve stayed at in Gulf Shores.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

meredith h.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great property. Everything was clean and well designed. The host was great at getting in touch with us. They had all the towels ans toys and wagon for the beach which was very nice to have already there. The pool was excellent. It was the highlight for the kids. It was fully stocked with anything and everything you could have needed. I definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Vacation

Amazing house – everything we needed and more!I booked this home as a new listing with no reviews, and I’m so glad I did. The house was exactly as described—super clean, spacious, and stocked with everything we could possibly need. The pool and outdoor seating area were perfect for relaxing, and we grilled out two nights using the nice grill provided.They even had everything for a stress-free beach day—chairs, an umbrella, and a wagon to haul it all. The walk to the beach was very manageable—my 65-year-old dad had no trouble at all. Our group of 7 had a fantastic time with plenty of space for everyone. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Matches the pictures

We had a great time at this home. Our group of 10 was very comfortable for the week. Decor and furniture is really nice and comfortable, in great condition. It’s obvious the hosts put a lot of thought into the comfort of their guests. There are lots of extra spaces to hang out, like the covered patio and various decks. They supply plenty of beach toys/chairs and wagon was very helpful. Pool was warm and clean. Walk to the beach was 5-7 minutes. The beach access point was a great spot, not too crowded because there are no high rises around! Great communication with host. We would stay here again for sure. We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dexter Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great week! Chris and Katie were great host
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores

Great property! Pool was nice! Had floaties and everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025