Description

STUNNING, SOPHISTICATED, UPDATED CONDO Unit 307 is a premier 2 bedroom 2 bath condominium located in the gorgeous 14 story Crystal Shores complex within walking distance of shopping, dinner, drinks and more. Please read my listing & reviews then call me (251.923.9623) before booking to be sure this is a good fit for your vacation plans as CS307 is not your typical 2 bedroom sleeps 6 model! Please note the VRBO Service Fee is not my charge so please contact VRBO at 877.202.4291 to discuss what all that entails. Any other questions please contact me.The AVROA Certificate is a validation process that my property is indeed licensed and has been inspected by the City of Gulf Shores with regards to meeting all current safety requirements.My model is designed around creating an environment where guests look to return again and again. To that end my Beach Chair Upgrade beginning in 2017 will be offered FREE to returning guests (within 12 months) of CS307. If you are looking for a bargain price or a last minute special on a rental property, this is not the unit for you. This is not a rental property but a property that I rent. My detailed pricing is available via the yellow get instant quote button on the right of the screen. If you opt for the Beach Chair Upgrade Option, add $66.60 to the bottom line of the quote. My goal is to provide an exceptional vacation experience as to your accommodations while in Gulf Shores. There are more expensive as well as cheaper units available in Crystal Shores but few if any will match 307 as to the quality of the vacation experience delivered for the money you spend. That it is my only objective... the best value for the money. Read my most recent review or one of my first reviews as I strive for the same exceptional experience today as I did 4 years ago. Every guest, every time as this YOUR vacation time. It should be stress free!.LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - This breathtaking 3rd floor West corner unit directly overlooks the pool, the beach boardwalk, and you are only 30 seconds away from the work out and game room facilities! You can take the stairs directly outside this unit and be at the pool within 1 minute and literally be on the beach within 2 minutes and in Gulf in less than 3 minutes. This unit comes has 1 reserved covered (no sun/hail damage) parking space within 50 feet of the 2 elevators. A second additional parking space is available in the non-reserved portion of the parking area if needed for an additional $22.Crystal Shores is one of the newer (2004) 2 bedroom condominium complexes on the quieter West Beach sitting directly on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Complete with an indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub, dry sauna, work-out room with TV’s allowing you to easily overlook both the beach and the pool! The game room is equipped with both pool and foosball tables for your enjoyment off the beach. WIFI Internet is included as is NETFLIX for those occasional rainy days when you have to stay in so no need to run to the store for Redbox. Charcoal grills are available for our guests use as well but you must bring your own charcoal/starter/lighter. Rental chaise lounges/umbrella's are available March to November from a 3rd party for $140/week. This a corner unit with 9 ft ceilings so it has a light and airy feeling to it. I have updated, upgraded, and up-scaled from top to bottom! I have elected to appoint this unit very comfortably for 4 adults (1 King and 1 Queen bed). I only rent weekly and only Saturday to Saturday. There are plenty of other units in Crystal Shores allowing parties of 6 or shorter duration stays so if occupancy by more than 4 is needed I have a 3 bedroom unit for 6 (1601 Ocean House VRBO#652368). Completely remodeled in January 2015 it is for my guests who want what I provide for your stay but need accommodations for 6 as no one really enjoys a weeks vacation on a sleeper sofa! All my properties include chair height toilet bowls. Upscale bedding is in both bedrooms which have “Ecowood” tile floors and sisal carpet runners. Both bedrooms feature flat screen TV's.The main room has a 43” Samsung Plasma with Dish TV and a BluRay/NETFLIX/DVD/CD player. There are granite top tables and 2 recliners (one rocks & swivels) completing the furnishings in the main room. The dining room set has 4 leather chairs and an alligator glass topped table with 2 more matching bar chairs. Again my focus is a great vacation space for up to 4 persons.The kitchen is fully stocked, has both granite counters and granite/stone/glass tile back splash for those who savor cooking, an upscale cozy space to do so. The in unit laundry room features upgraded full size Maytag Bravos HE washer and dryer with a drying rack, an iron and ironing board with the laundry detergent provided. The sheets and towels are replaced annually with 600 count equivalent microfiber and plush towels. Both providing a difference you will feel! My unit has been furnished with a rich mixture of colors, textures, with original art work throughout. The well-appointed living and dining rooms boast style, function, and comfort. One thing you must experience in person however is the sunsets from this corner unit as they do not readily translate into either pictures or words. Whether you have stayed at Crystal Shores before or not, please take a moment to read the comments from my guests as to their stay at Unit 307 as I work very hard to make your stay at my condo truly exceptional!The balcony directly overlooks the beach and the pool, and no unit is closer to both. On the balcony or inside with the doors open you will hear AND SEE the surf cascading onto the white sand beaches. It is furnished with a selection of 4 HDPE captains chairs, 2 with a connecting table so as to provide a view above the railings. During the hot summer months you remain cool in the shade. During the cooler winter months you will feel the warmth of the sun relaxing in those same chairs providing you with a great unobstructed view of the sunset on the beach as effective 1-1-2016 items left on the beach will be considered abandoned by the City of Gulf Shores and disposed of at your expense. www.cleanisland.orgIn order to accommodate some guest requests I now offer an upgrade option for $66.60/week. This upgrade provides: 4 folding wood rocking chairs with headrests as well as a cup/cellphone phone holder. 4 Beach Towels. 2 wireless speakers for IPOD (yours) or my MP3 player with over 800 'best of' 70's and 80's tunes included. 1 George Foreman electric outdoor grill for use on the balcony, a 3 gallon compressor so you can blow up your beach items daily as desired, and a cooler for the beach. This upgrade is included free of charge from the first full week in November until the end of the year. Please do not leave the chairs/towels/umbrellas/etc. on the beach unattended at any time..I live in Gulf Shores so you can expect it to be very clean, completely stocked (soap/paper products/cleaners), and in good condition upon your arrival, no excuses. If there is an issue or one that comes up, I live only 5 miles away. There are no pets allowed at Crystal Shores except for owners. This is a non-smoking unit as well including the balcony. There is community use smoking balcony available on the second level. While I appreciate your interest in my unit I do not entertain/accept/reply to discounted offers. If you have a limited budget to spend I would be happy to help you with some suggestions perhaps for other complexes to consider.ALL RENTALS ARE WEEKLY AND RUN SATURDAY TO SATURDAY. DEPOSIT - The Deposit would be in addition to the Rental Rate and a $300 deposit is required to hold a date for a weekly or daily rental. A $600 deposit is required for a rental lasting 4 or more weeks. Check in time is 2:30 PM and check out time is 8:30 AM. There are shower/changing facilities on the second floor should you choose to arrive earlier and/or stay later on that Saturday but the reserved parking space transfers to the next renter at 8;30 AM on day of departure. The condo association does not allow RV's or trailers on the property.CALENDAR - Please consult the calendar for available dates as it is ALWAYS current. If you wish to use ECheck instead of Credit Card I include a $25 Shrimp Basket Gift Card with the rental.Once paid in full you will be sent an email prior to your arrival with an access code to the key less lock. The parking pass(es) will be inside on the counter so nothing to forget and nothing to pick-up or return. VRBO refunds the deposit after 7 days provided there are no lost or damaged items. Vacations should be simple and relaxing so I've tried to make that true from the moment you view this listing to the moment you get an email notification your deposit has already been processed once you've left Gulf Shores.Again if you need accommodations for up to 6 please see my new property VRBO#652368 (1 King and 2 Queen beds in 3 bedrooms in a corner unit) at Ocean House unit 1601 overlooking the largest Gulf side pool. Ocean House is just 3 buildings west of Crystal Shores it is also a corner unit directly overlooking the a fabulous outdoor pool (heater year round) with 1300 sq ft of space..Best of luck with your vacation plans in Gulf Shores. More details

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1 - 1 king

Bedroom 2 - 1 queen

Convertible bed(s) - 0

Baths

Bathroom 2 - toilet, combination tub/shower

Bathroom 1 - toilet, combination tub/shower

Features

Balcony

Outdoor Grill

Communal Pool

Hot Tub

Indoor Pool

Sauna

Shared Hot Tub

Appliances

Coffee Maker

Cooking Utensils

Dishes & Utensils

Dishwasher

Ice Maker

Kitchen

Microwave

Pantry Items

Refrigerator

Stove

Toaster

Activities

Beachcombing

Bird Watching

Boating

Miniature Golf

Outlet Shopping

Shelling

Shopping

Sight Seeing

Wildlife Viewing

Cycling

Deepsea Fishing

Fishing

Golf

Jet Skiing

Kayaking

Paragliding

Parasailing

Pier Fishing

Sailing

Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling

Snorkeling/Diving

Sound/Bay Fishing

Surfing

Swimming

Tennis

Wind-Surfing

Calendar

Rental Rates

 

Nightly

Weekend

Weekly

Monthly

Other Fees and Taxes

Refundable Damage Deposit - $300

Cleaning - $125 + tax

Parking Per Visit - $20 + tax

Tax Rate - 11%