1 Block to Beach + Heated Private Pool • Family‑Friendly • Walk to Dining

Gulf Shores, Alabama
$675 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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 heated 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 restaurant, 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 Hang Out 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

***NOTE: There is an additional cost of $50 per day to heat the pool. If you would like the pool heated please let us know prior to your arrival.

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!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golfing On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • 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 Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Shelby H.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 27, 2025

    The property was very clean. Easy check in process and owner is quick to message back.

  • April C.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    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!

  • Clayton D.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    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!

  • Zak G.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    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.

  • meredith h.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    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.

  • Brittney S.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    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!

  • Sonia V.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    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!

  • Dexter Y.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Had a great week! Chris and Katie were great host

  • Ashley K.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Great property! Pool was nice! Had floaties and everything.

  • Olga G.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Amazing

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