From the 7th floor of Crystal Tower, take in the Gulf of Mexico views from your balcony, living area and master bedroom. Unwind with a swim at one of several pools or relax in the lazy river. Your stay also includes access to a sauna and fitness room.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire condo
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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About this property
Crystal Tower 704
Summary:
Crystal Tower 704 - Beach view, amenities & great rates!
The Space:
7th floor at Crystal Tower. The balcony, living area and master bedroom all have views of the Gulf of Mexico. Crystal Tower features an air-conditioned sky walk to the Crystal Tower pool and lazy river. The unit sleeps: 5-6; Beds: 1 Queen in Master bedroom, Two Twin beds in the Guest room, plus 2 Twin Sleeper Sofas in the Living room.
Interior Appointments: Fully equipped kitchen, 3 TVs, 2 DVD players, washer and dryer, WiFi, high-end cotton linens.
Complex Amenities: Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub, Lazy River, Indoor/Outdoor Heated Pool, Sauna, Indoor Pool, Kiddie/Wading Pool, and Fitness Room.
Please note the price includes the required wristbands at Crystal Tower.
Guest Access:
Elevator or stairs
Interaction with Guests:
Phone, text, email or guest app
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the condo: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a zoo
Near the sea
Things to do
Gym
Optional golf privileges
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Theme park 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
General
Unit size: 1,042 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
o No smoking
o No pets
o No house parties
o Minimum age to rent = 25
o Check-In Time: anytime after 4:00 PM CST
o Check-Out Time: no la...
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Orange Beach Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Gulf Shores Beach, Gulf State Park, and Orange Beach Beaches. Wade Ward Nature Park and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Crystal Tower 704 Reviews
Reviews
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
We were down for a volleyball weekend competition and wanted something inexpensive but also on the beach. This certainly fit our expectations-although it is across from the beach it has an air conditioned walkway to the beach and another pool on the beach side. We were very pleased and hope this is available during our next stay .
Location and amenties are excellent. The property needs some updating, but that's our personal preference. It did not detract from our stay at all.We have been to Gulf Shores the past three winters and stayed in three different places. This is easily our favorite and we will schedule this spot again.
We have stayed in this unit several times. We like the location and accessibility to and from the beach.
Cindy W.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Alena B.
Jul 7, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Needs updating
Condo needs updated
Alena B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival
8/10 Good
Kristen K.
Feb 28, 2017
Gulf Coast Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The condo was clean overall. The children's sheets on both beds had sand in them. The toilet was running and the dryer was not working well. The fire alarm began beeping but was fixed, along with the toilet by maintenance.
Kristen K.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Hilin T.
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
My experience
Well i love crystal towers but this room was the worst one ive stayed in. all the plastic chairs on the patio are dry rotted i almost fell through one. the showers are pitiful like they were built for a child. the room stunk when we first got there and the master bed was not comfortable. and the tvs in bedrooms are the cheapest tvs you could buy. The one in the living room was ok but the remote needed to access streaming features was nowhere to be found. Will not recommend this room to anybody. Not worth what i paid.
To start, there was no key in the lock box and we had to go to the front desk and they had a spare. On the surface it looked good. It needs some updating.
Rather dated. Had to call for new cookware, the set that was provided was so old and gross we didn't want to use it. Called and asked for replacement and that was taken care of the next day. Needs a deep cleaning, master toilet was gross under the rim, shower took a long time to drain, ceramic tile needs to be steam cleaned or something. Furniture is in terrible shape. We made due. Overall we enjoyed our stay with our friends, and would book again at Crystal Towers.
Chris W.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2020
Archival
4/10 Poor
Allison H.
Jul 8, 2016
Overall bad experience
The floors were nasty in some areas of the condo, broken patio furniture, broken shower curtain, clogged drain in the shower. The microwave sounds like it is going to take off when it starts. The kitchen was not equipped to cook in so we had to borrow utensils from our parents who were in a beautiful unit a few floors above us. We were made fully aware there was to be no early checkin but 20 min before our checkout time housekeeping was banging on the door wanting us out and she stood outside our door until we left. The majority of the time that we were laying out by the small pool there were pesky kids throwing food and water bottles off the balconies. Overall I would not recommend this unit and would not stay there again
Allison H.
Verified
4/10 Poor
AnnaLea M.
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
2 star review
This property was a complete let down and here’s why. 1. When arriving you are greeted with parking fees! Parking is not included in the price! 20 per car per day. I was not the only individual upset with this either, we had several families arguing about this as well. 2. The place was not clean!! We walked around with our shoes off and our feet were completely black, so we wore shoes for the remaining of the time. Our “freshly cleaned tub” had sand still in it from the guest before us. 3. The complex was not kept up. The first day we got there someone had pooped in the pool and it stayed in the pool for hours. (Picture included) 4. The code we were given for the beach access was incorrect. I went out early the first morning to walk to beach and watch the sunrise and had to wait to finally flag down a worker to let me in. I waited for 30 mins for a worker. 5. The outdoor furniture was either broken, cracked, rotten, filthy, or flimsy!! Sitting on the balcony is something everyone wants to do, at least provide fitting furniture. 6. Someone broke part of a charger into the outlet and nothing was ever done to fix it. Thankfully we say this before my 2 year old daughter was electrocuted by a live outlet. (Picture included) 7. You also hidden fees as well- cleaning fee, host fee, armband fee, and even a laundering fee. If I’m going to pay for a cleaning fee, I expect it to be clean! 8. Unfortunately the “lazy river” was extremely small. Not big enough for 10 people.
We are repeat offenders ( HA) Visiting the gulf coast every summer. This was our first visit to Crystal Towers.
I read the other reviews prior to booking and felt a little apprehensive.
I had no reason. Arrived at 4pm. The condo was spotless. No sticky floors as previously mentioned. The beds were comfortable enough. The twin beds have sheets of plywood as support. I guess. But the mattress was comfortable enough.
The couch/loveseat was a bit rough. But, I don't vacation to sit on the couch so we made due. If your looking for plush/ comfort here it's a miss. But, again, my time is spent out at the beach or doing other activities.
The bathrooms were clean and smelled fresh. No rogue hairs or toenails. The master bedroom was welcoming and comfortable.
Plenty of plates/ pots/pans.
They had forgotten to leave linens in the master bathroom, however left enough in the hall bath we just washed them.
The walkway to the beach was wonderful.
The pools got crowded, but were clean and well maintained.
Security was pleasant and comforting knowing that they definitely made rounds.
We will return next summer, and we will definitely look at rebooking this condo if it's available for our week.
amanda b.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Shawn G.
Jun 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Nice view and room was okay!
The condo was nice! Furniture inside and on the balcony needs to be updated and kitchen dishes need to be replaced and replenished! The coffee cups are the size of cups for a tea party and there were no baking pans!! The bedding in both rooms needs to be replaced as well! As far as the elevators go, horrible! This place has 20 floors and only 3 elevators to move all of its guest up and down & the elevators are broken most of the time!! On Saturday we were not there all day but all 3 elevators were not working most of the day and there was a fire truck there to help get people out of the elevator. It took us two hours to bring all of our stuff down to load up and leave on check out day! Thankfully I was able to check out on time. There were two occasions during our week long stay that people were stuck in the elevator.
Shawn G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kristie M.
Oct 11, 2021
Liked: Check-in
Needs a thorough cleaning
The condo itself really needed to be updated. The furniture was out of date, and the place needed a thorough cleaning from top to bottom. Otherwise, it was a nice place to stay.
Kristie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Trevor M.
Aug 5, 2021
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
It will do
I have stayed at the Crystal Tower a few times., and this is the first time I have stayed in this unit. The location is fantastic. The pools and the beach access are great! The condo needs some love. The furniture needs to all be replaced. The couch is falling apart and the beds are rough. The kitchen appliances are well past their prime. For a little more money you can get a better property at the Crystal Tower, but this one will do.
We would not recommend this condo. It is by far the most outdated condo we have ever stayed in and it is not very clean. Our bed sheets were torn, a comforter had stains on it. There was sand in the beds. Our feet stuck to the tile floor. The patio had left ovwe Sunflower seeds on it with a nasty rug in one corner with broken, dirty patio furniture. The couch pillows were ripped. Dirty dishes put away in cabinets. Stains on the curtains and towels. The beds were terrible, like sleeping on springs. We would stay at Crystal Towers again, but not in 704. The owners should be ashamed.
It was a fun trip for my 10 year Olds birthday. They need more and larger coffee cups in the condo.
Christie A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Brittany S.
Jun 1, 2021
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lots of issues
We were unhappy with our stay. I spent the first few days cleaning the unit enough for my family to feel comfortable. Getting our luggage to the room took over an hour with the elevator problems. After walking through the unit, the bottoms of everyone’s feet were turning black. The tile was so dirty and filmy, you could stand in place and do a split. It was quickly apparent that this place was getting a minimal amount of cleaning.
The bed in the master makes the loudest noises when you shift at all. Mattresses were firm and uncomfortable. Lampshade was broken in many places. In the master bathroom, the vanity looked nice. The bathtub had two different holes in it. It looks like they unsuccessfully tried to repair it. Black mold spores above shower due to weak ventilation. Bathtub drain was backed up. (I later bought a screwdriver and removed a hair clog from the drain that was as big as my fist.) Cleaned the tub and the whole family just used that one since the other tub was gross and had no stopper, although this one didn’t hold water for long either. The second bedroom had two twin beds with drawers beneath the mattresses. They were broken and misaligned. Spilled drinks on wall, bed frames and baseboards. Dresser drawers caved in, random painters tape on the walls. Nightstand drawer was soiled with stains inside.
The couches were rough looking and uncomfortable. The leather ottoman/coffee table had holes and gouges in the cover. Round glass top table with 4 placemats and 3 chairs, so I had to eat at the bar while my family sat at the table.The listing shows 4 chairs. The kitchen was stocked sparsely, mismatched lids to pots and pans. No coffee mugs, just tiny tea cups. The loudest dishwasher. It had 2 microwaves in the kitchen. A countertop one added instead of replacing the range one, which just takes up counter space. The balcony floor was soiled and stained. The patio furniture was cracked, mismatched and dirty. The listing showed a nice patio set with a clean deck.. It was saddening to walk through this unit and see all the problems while charging you rates that lead you to believe you’ll be entering into a nice, clean, safe place for your family. During Covid, this is especially concerning. I would never rent this unit again, and I wasn’t going to spend my vacation on the phone scheduling maintenance to fix things that are obvious prior to our check-in.
Brittany S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Brandy M.
Mar 30, 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, not a great condo.
We really enjoyed the beach , the view, and all the amenities. Except the skywalk was closed and had been for awhile, which was not disclosed. We were not pleased with the condo at all, the furniture was very grungy , the bed was horribly uncomfortable and the blankets were awful. The patio furniture and our door light were broken and unkept. The cleanliness of the unit was seriously lacking. I would stay at this property again but never this condo.
The room was clean and had a nice view. I knew I had to bring toiletries, but I didn’t think about things such as scissors and a pizza cutter. The beds were uncomfortable. But, it was a nice room with a nice view.
Rebecca H.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Gina F.
Sep 20, 2020
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth it AT ALL
Seemed like a trailer in the middle of a upper-scale neighborhood. Lobby area and pools were perfect, very pretty and landscaping was very nice. The condo its self was horrible. Not explained very well about how to get the key. Coffee maker broken, microwave sounded like a plane was landing in the kitchen. Dust was so thick, not sure it was really cleaned. Pillows missing pillow cases. Every light was missing 2-3 light bulbs. Drawers broken. Spin cycle on washer was horribly loud. Rugs were very dirty. Bathrooms had mold growing and not cleaned. Kitchen was ok, not stocked with lots, but it worked. View was nice and had a large balcony, but with broken table and chairs. Walking across the sky walk was not bad at all. I have pictures of everything, would not recommend this unit unless it was majorly updated.
We really loved the condo and the Crystal Towers property. Great location and great amenities!
The only issue was not getting parking passes and bracelets for 2 days, after calling a million times. ALBVR was the least favorite rental I’ve ever worked with. Also, 10 am is the earliest checkout I’ve ever had, and the cleaning ladies were knocking on my door before 9 :(