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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Gulf Shores Beach and West Beach. Also, Lagoon Pass Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Wade Ward Nature Park is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lagoon Pass Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • West Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 33 min drive - 28.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Original Oyster House - ‬6 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.

Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach

Last chance to book a luxury summer getaway - at a reduced rate!

Crow’s Nest II

Welcome to Crow’s Nest II, an adorable beach cottage directly on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico! With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and sleeping accommodations for up to 8, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect beachfront rental in Gulf Shores, AL for your next family vacation. Take in the soothing sounds of the waves and the unobstructed view of the beach from the newly renovated, spacious covered deck. Enjoy your next Gulf Shores getaway at Crow’s Nest II!

About Crow’s Nest II

Located in the heart of Gulf Shores’ popular west beach area, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect place to land for a relaxing beach vacation. There is no better way to enjoy time at the beach, than with unobstructed views and a path from the expansive sun deck straight down to the water. A five-minute drive away from Gulf Shores’ world-class dining and attractions, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect spot for adults and kids alike. After enjoying a day in the sun, rinse off in the open-air outdoor shower or enjoy a picnic in the shaded area under the house. Then, wind down by enjoying a movie in the home’s spacious living area. 

Inside, the views from the living area are unbeatable! The living area is bright and sunny and boasts incredible views of the gulf from every window! With plenty of seating, guests can get comfortable and enjoy a movie in the evenings. The dining area offers plenty of seating and the same gorgeous view. The open kitchen allows for easy conversation while preparing a meal. Cooking equipment, small appliances, and dinnerware are provided for convenience.

Crow’s Nest II offers sleeping accommodations for up to 8 guests in 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed, a TV, and an attached bathroom with a walk-in shower. Bedroom 2 offers 2 twin beds and shares a hall bath with a tub/shower combo with bedroom 3. Bedroom 3 features 2 sets of twin-sized bunk beds to sleep 4 guests.

With its perfect Gulf Shores location, unbeatable views, and ample room for the family, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect spot for an unforgettable beach vacation!

About Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, its world-class fishing, and its exceptional dining and entertainment.  Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores has to offer!

Rental Age Policy
We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes.  However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25.  We have no exception to this policy.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.7 mi (70-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Beautiful beachfront property in West Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jimmy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Great view. The deck needs a little attention. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay! The house was excellent — clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family of six. We had plenty of space, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for cooking. I was a little nervous about being right next to a public beach entrance and worried it might get crowded, but it wasn’t an issue at all. The location turned out to be ideal! We’ll definitely add this to our list of favorite spots and plan to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zada F.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little beach house that was clean, in a fabulous location right on the beach. Had all necessary amenities like an outside shower and feet washing area. Highly recommended!.
View of the house from the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this house. Great view. Steps from the beach. Quiet and safe. Family friendly. Outdoor shower is a plus!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was great!! Maintenance had to fix some small issues but it was addressed promptly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach

Beachfront
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach House

This is the second year we have stayed at Crows Nest II and we absolutely love it. It has everything you need to have the best vacation. It is always super clean and feels like home as soon as you walk in. The location is great and you are literal steps from the beach. We can’t wait for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location location

Location, wonderful beachfront location, quiet. . Coffee filters would’ve been nice. Knees cutting board cutting board to protect countertops.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAILEY B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We had a blast. It was so nice. Right on the beach, and close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week long stay

This was our first time ever staying in a house rather than a hotel on the beach. The set up was perfect! There was a lifeguard right next out front which gave extra peace of mind since we had little ones. The A/C wasn’t working quite right upon our arrival and they had someone out there the same evening. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property / limited amenities / in need of repair

My family loved our time on the beach. The location is amazing and very family friendly. The house was light on amenities and the deck and Vinyl plank flooring is in need of repair. The floor has been repaired improperly nails that my son cut his foot on. We flew in from out of state and stayed for five nights. The house had three garbage bags, two rolls of toilet paper and one roll of paper towel. There were some sand toys for the kids but no beach chairs. If you fly in be prepared to spend extra for the things you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rena M., Saint Augustine, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother's Day Beach Weekend!

My 4 sisters and I took our 83 year old mother to the beach for a relaxing weekend! Despite the cloudy weather on the first day, it ended up being a beautiful beach weekend. We laughed and made memories. We loved the house except for the mattresses and didn't pay attention to the twin beds and bunk beds. This didn't work very well for us unfortunately. The house needs some TLC and updating. Its very spacious and great for entertaining. Plenty of linens, and towels but NOT enough toilet paper for 6 adults. The deck boards outside need to be replaced. Huge hazard, especially with elderly people. The sand walk from door to the beach is overgrown, and needs to dug out more or even a wood boardwalk would be helpful. Again, not the best for older folks. We loved the location and we look forward to spending our future Mothers Day in Gulfshores!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

So cute!!

The beach house is so cute with the sand at your door!! Covered porch is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy beach house

Crows Nest 2 was absolutely perfect. The house was super clean and everything was just as described. The front deck is amazing. We got up every morning and had breakfast watching the sunrise. The grandkids loved eating lunch on the deck while watching for dolphins. This was the perfect beach house for my family!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Property meet all of our needs for a quite 3 night family vacation with littles. The location is PERFECT!!!! It was clean and had all the basics (bring you own beach towels and hair dryer) including sand toys for the kids. It could use a little maintenance here and there but over all it was good. The only complaint is that the mattress are horrible!!! Other than that it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay

Our family stayed at this beach house for a week! We did not want to leave. The beach is literally right out the back door! One of our best vacations yet!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica W., Springfield, La

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s was ok

Pros: The house was clean and cute for being a older home. The front covered porch was so nice with a great view. The kitchen was stocked well. The area under the house was nice and very clean. They had beach toys and a few other things left over for kids. Cons: It was right next to a public beach access so it was a littler busier, not a huge deal though. The floors are in bad shape and definitely need some work. The laminate flooring was coming up is several places from the house settling so bad. When we got there the master tv wouldn’t come and it took them 3 days to come out and finally get it working for us. Overall we enjoyed our trip here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J., Baton Rouge, US

Liked: Cleanliness

A great spot on the beach

Right on the beach with a shower for washing off all the sand. Definitely worth the expense though it is pricey, but thats normal for a vacation destination. Everything in the house worked great, except for a minor hiccup with one of the stove burners, which I informed the property owner of.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

So close to the ocean and beautiful sunrises & sunsets!

Our family of 5 had a wonderful beach vacation at this house! The porch was a beautiful spot to hang out and enjoy the ocean. Such beautiful views. Steps to the beach. Perfect for families! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Beautiful beach home. Clean, comfy, and convenient to area shopping and restaurants. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Pam S.

Good location on beachfront-

Front door needs to be replaced as deteriorating with elements n issues closing. Window blinds over seeing gulf waters couldn’t be opened- master bedroom carpet needs cleaning. We did see dolphins from covered deck a few days.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mattea C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Perfect place to stay right on the beach simple and easy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice B., Southside, AL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect view

This house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Loved being close to everything without being surrounded by stores and restaurants. The beach is clean and beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Heather G., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This beach house is in a great location with wonderful views of the ocean. We found the property to be needing maintenance, however after reporting the same, there was quick response and commit to fix. We would come again to this wonderful spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022